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Title: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: scarps on July 26, 2014, 09:09:02 AM
Don't know about anyone else, but here down south, the football's hit that month where it's a bit ho hum. (btw, in case anyone hasn't hird, James is back in town)
The night's are long dark, the weather's cold, wet and windy, the sun tries it's best to shine through the permanent layer of that grey stuff overhead and I'm starting to see the gravel and weeds at the base of the fire wood stack.

So, I think it's time for a call out to the season and calendar gods to - bring on the Finals and Racing Carnival, coz then it's time to drag the Trackabout out from storage.

Anyone else feeling it?




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Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: bluejay on July 26, 2014, 09:12:28 AM
no scarps i want "winter"to start here in townsville!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: D4D on July 26, 2014, 09:14:59 AM
Maybe its time to have another MEL Swagger Sunday bbq?
(I'll leave that to somebody else to organise as I don't have enough facts to organise)

The big question is, are we expecting anymore frosts therefore do I prune my roses now?
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: oldmate on July 26, 2014, 09:16:40 AM
Is it winter?
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: scarps on July 26, 2014, 09:22:31 AM
Is it winter?
don't try that one on me:-)
I was in Brisvegas earlier this week and you northern folks were all complaining about the cold winter and I believe Coat sales in Myer was the biggest year ever.......

Don't try and trick a trickster:-)


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Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: oldmate on July 26, 2014, 09:29:22 AM
Lmao
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: GGV8Cruza on July 26, 2014, 09:29:53 AM
Maybe its time to have another MEL Swagger Sunday bbq?
(I'll leave that to somebody else to organise as I don't have enough facts to organise)

The big question is, are we expecting anymore frosts therefore do I prune my roses now?

Give me a couple of days and I will set something up. Lysterfield Lake for a Sunday BBQ catch up sounds good.

And yes, sick of this weather at the moment but most of the outside work is complete

GG
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: xcvator on July 26, 2014, 10:28:27 AM
What about a poll  ??? I'd vote for banning winter in Victoria, I've been over it for the last 4 months  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: V8CRSA on July 26, 2014, 06:32:54 PM
What about a poll  ??? I'd vote for banning winter in Victoria, I've been over it for the last 4 months  ;D ;D ;D

Best idea I've heard in ages Keith, winter should be banned........I'm well and truly over it and ready to get the camper out again.

Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: jayjay on July 26, 2014, 06:47:28 PM
)h yesssss!!!
We are so wanting to get away in the camper....... this weather is for ducks down here!!
Oh well, making the most of it atm,  ours is in dry-dock, getting a quicker travel annexe made up for our Trackie.
Even towing it to the canvas guys, made me regretful that we weren't going somewhere exciting with it.

And as for a Melb myswag catchup, as newbies we would be interested.......
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: scarps on July 26, 2014, 07:03:41 PM
37 sleeps til Spring


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Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: V8CRSA on July 26, 2014, 07:24:08 PM
37 sleeps til Spring


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But who's counting hey ?
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: lino6 on July 26, 2014, 07:54:12 PM
Yep over all of the cold stuff. Need some warmer stuff so the canvas doesn't get wet over night!
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: bluejay on July 26, 2014, 10:00:18 PM
u all need to move to nq no winter here  no on 2nd thoughts we are broke up here  better stay where u r
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: Mace on July 26, 2014, 10:11:59 PM
It's already here.

The prunus and almond trees in the back yard are flowering already, winter never  really kicked in.

Spent a nice afternoon Whale spotting, 4 right whales and a minke (first seen for many years) spotted in the Derwent.

It's said when the first settlers arrived here that boats had to keep to the edge of the river due to the 100s of whales occupying the centre feeding and breaching.

A great day, we still need to get a boat!

If you are interested, and on FB, search for Whale Spotting Tasmania,  some great pics take over the past few days. Second pic from that site.

Se also:

http://www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/its-mighty-mouth-whales-feeding-in-river-derwent/story-fnj4f7k1-1227002076373 (http://www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/its-mighty-mouth-whales-feeding-in-river-derwent/story-fnj4f7k1-1227002076373)
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: Marcus73 on July 26, 2014, 11:19:46 PM
It's only here for today Mace, but what a day it was. Looks like more of winter is on it's way though  :(


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Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: edz on July 27, 2014, 12:44:47 AM
So far its been shorts and T shirt weather around here, been a few cool days but no need for a flanno or jumper ..
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: speewa158 on July 27, 2014, 08:07:13 AM
scarps  All you have to do is move further North as l have done . The weather get s so much better , pretty country side to be in camp in & nicer people  . ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,On 2nd thoughts   stay where you are , we have standards you know      >:D                  :cheers:
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: MarkGU on July 27, 2014, 08:15:20 AM
scarps  All you have to do is move further North as have done . The weather get s so much better , pretty country side to be in camp in & nicer people  . ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,On 2nd thoughts   stay where you are , we have standards you know      >:D                  :cheers:
we dont wants you blokes up this way, we also have standards  8)
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: speewa158 on July 27, 2014, 08:24:36 AM
we dont wants you blokes up this way, we also have standards  8)
& we wouldn't want to raise them by turning up  , that might upset you    :cheers:
Title: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: scarps on July 27, 2014, 08:41:51 AM
OMG!!!!!!!!

What's that?


Up in the sky today?


It's Bright!

It's Golden Yellow!


It's giving off a warm comfy feel!


Could it be?

p.s. In terms of you guys north of us and your so called standards, well, not sure what to say, but thinking lots:-)
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: xcvator on July 27, 2014, 08:47:31 AM
OMG!!!!!!!!

What's that?


Up in the sky today?


It's Bright!

It's Golden Yellow!


It's giving off a warm comfy feel!


Could it be?

p.s. In terms of you guys north of us and your so called standards, well, not sure what to say, but thinking lots:-)
I see it, but I don't believe it  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: Rumpig on July 27, 2014, 08:55:20 AM
winter never  really kicked in.
maybe not what you lot call Winter, but i read a mates blog who lives in Tassie the other week where he went for a drive in the snow, which sure as heck looks like Winter to me. I mean Winter here is all about putting a jumper on for one week of the year and having to take it off by 9.00 a.m as it's now to hot to wear it...that didn't look like just jumper wearing weather to me  ;) ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: scarps on July 27, 2014, 08:55:26 AM
I see it, but I don't believe it  ;D ;D
need to be careful we don't scare it away again.


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Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: Bad Scott on July 27, 2014, 09:06:54 AM
Scarps, STOP ya sun dance, and dot paintings
Sent from .................
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: MarkGU on July 27, 2014, 09:16:34 AM
what winter??

we're off to the beach today with the kids for a swim & a fish  :cup:
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: Rumpig on July 27, 2014, 09:21:47 AM
what winter??

we're off to the beach today with the kids for a swim & a fish  :cup:
let me know if you spot Migaloo down there  ;) ;D
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: MarkGU on July 27, 2014, 09:26:03 AM
let me know if you spot Migaloo down there  ;) ;D
great way to spoil the day Mal...........way to go  :-\

 :laugh:
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: oldmate on July 27, 2014, 09:30:58 AM
lmao
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: Rumpig on July 27, 2014, 09:31:10 AM
great way to spoil the day Mal...........way to go  :-\

 :laugh:
i've heard he's moved North from there now anyhow...last seen frolicking off a Gold Coast beach he was  ;D
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: peter01 on July 27, 2014, 09:38:00 AM
Scarps,
im sure that yellow thing will come out after the fog lifts up here !!!!
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: scarps on July 27, 2014, 10:39:40 AM

Scarps,
im sure that yellow thing will come out after the fog lifts up here !!!!
hey Peter, that's usually us, but the fog never clears:-)
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: lino6 on July 27, 2014, 11:20:23 AM
OMG!!!!!!!!

What's that?


Up in the sky today?


It's Bright!

It's Golden Yellow!


It's giving off a warm comfy feel!


Could it be?

p.s. In terms of you guys north of us and your so called standards, well, not sure what to say, but thinking lots:-)

Maybe complain every day until the spring starts, seem to have good results so far.
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: MarkGU on July 27, 2014, 09:25:33 PM
our winter's day out at the beach ( just for all the southerners )  :cup:
http://truecamping.com.au/campsites/ad/sandon-river-campground-yuraygir-national-park-1 (http://truecamping.com.au/campsites/ad/sandon-river-campground-yuraygir-national-park-1)
Sandon River is the place. GeoffA has been here and can vouch for the serenity  :cheers:
 (http://i879.photobucket.com/albums/ab356/navara04/P7271489_zps8f6ed957.jpg) (http://s879.photobucket.com/user/navara04/media/P7271489_zps8f6ed957.jpg.html)

(http://i879.photobucket.com/albums/ab356/navara04/P7271497_zpsc57da423.jpg) (http://s879.photobucket.com/user/navara04/media/P7271497_zpsc57da423.jpg.html)

(http://i879.photobucket.com/albums/ab356/navara04/P7271504_zps5d072282.jpg) (http://s879.photobucket.com/user/navara04/media/P7271504_zps5d072282.jpg.html)

(http://i879.photobucket.com/albums/ab356/navara04/P7271503_zpsecc05d3f.jpg) (http://s879.photobucket.com/user/navara04/media/P7271503_zpsecc05d3f.jpg.html)

(http://i879.photobucket.com/albums/ab356/navara04/P7271505_zps6579a7b1.jpg) (http://s879.photobucket.com/user/navara04/media/P7271505_zps6579a7b1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: Swannie on July 27, 2014, 09:29:17 PM
MarkGu...get stuffed  :angel:

Swannie
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: scarps on July 27, 2014, 09:30:49 PM
Great pics Mark, looks great.

Just trying to decide what's worse.
Melbourne winter v NQ Summer:-)


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Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: MarkGU on July 27, 2014, 09:33:43 PM
MarkGu...get stuffed  :angel:

Swannie
(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-gen121.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: GeoffA on July 27, 2014, 09:39:49 PM
Sandon River is the place. GeoffA has been here and can vouch for the serenity  :cheers:

Yep, sure can.
One of the beautiful places we were treated to when we freeloaded visited on our way home from the Cape.
A truly magnificent part of the country. You're very lucky Mark..... :cup: :cup:
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: MarkGU on July 27, 2014, 09:45:42 PM
oh and Swannie.........also caught 3 of these for dinner to top the day off  ;D

(http://i879.photobucket.com/albums/ab356/navara04/Capture_zps8ebfed96.png) (http://s879.photobucket.com/user/navara04/media/Capture_zps8ebfed96.png.html)


GeoffA.......anytime you get back up this way there is a heap more places to show you guys as well  :cheers:
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: GeoffA on July 27, 2014, 09:50:04 PM
GeoffA.......anytime you get back up this way there is a heap more places to show you guys as well  :cheers:

Thanks Mark. We'd like that...... :cup: :cup:

Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: Snapman007 on July 27, 2014, 10:43:47 PM
MarkGu...get stuffed  :angel:

Swannie

Lol, classic comment. :cheers:


Would this joint be suitable for the national meet?
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: MarkGU on July 28, 2014, 08:10:55 AM
Lol, classic comment. :cheers:


Would this joint be suitable for the national meet?
no Paul, it has very limited sites.
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: Footy Shorts Shane on July 28, 2014, 08:27:54 AM
Gotta agree with you Scarps about bringing on Spring. Cause it's even better than our perfect Winter  :P

Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: xcvator on July 28, 2014, 08:36:50 AM
Shane, Have you been told today  :angel:
Title: Re: Bring on Spring 2014
Post by: scarps on July 29, 2014, 05:54:14 AM
Gotta agree with you Scarps about bringing on Spring. Cause it's even better than our perfect Winter  :P
yep, til the summer cyclones rock on in:-)


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