Crowdy Head Gathering 24-25 Oct 2009

[Snow]

I'll be bringing Lamb shanks, sweet potato, spud, a Taro if I can find one, carrot. 

Pre wrap it all before we leave and be sure to wrap in 2 or 3 layers of foil.

[BigJules]

If completely wraped in foil, how does the steam cooking process work?

It seems a sensible approach, but I imagine it adds to the cooking time, though this is not a constraint for us.

[Snow]

As you can see from the Fiji photos my mate wrapped everything in foil. The one thing he did do though was to place big green leaves over the tucker before he put the tarp over it all. I don't recall what tree the leaves came from though. If you spot a banana tree on the way up or down anyone, grab a few leaves of it.

[BigJules]

In the course of my research I saw cabbage leaves used where no banana fronds were available.

[darren]

Just on a side note
Ther will have to be a hole dug. I will have a crowbar with me ( for other reasons)  if the grounds a bit hard we may need it.
Darren

PS
Ive often been told im digging a hole for myself

[Brett]

I have just finished work. 7 days off! Woo hoo. Still got a few hours of packing to do then an early night for an early start in the morning.

See you guys Thursday. 

[BigJules]

Don't forget to pack some stickers

[Gunna Do]

Now as I start to read about people packing up and heading off to Crowdy Bay National Park for an early start to the weekend,  I am already getting very itchy feet and feeling a little depressed thinking that not only will I have to wait untill Friday night before I can even leave home, but I still have to do two more days at work before then.    I will be expecting a couple of people to sit up Friday Night to have a beer or two with me when I arrive.

Safe travels for all those attending, especially those travelling long distances.  If you get there and find you have forgotten anything or think that there is anything I may be able to bring from home to help out, please do not hessitate to ring me.  A few of those arriving early have my phone numbers.

Look forward to catching up again with some old friends as well as meeting and making some new ones.

[Duchess]

Hey guys,

If you're wanting to know about total fire bans, then the best place to check that out is here...

http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/dsp_more_info_latest.cfm?CON_ID=5828

Generally speaking, a total fire ban is only put into effect about 24 hours before the day of the ban. So, you won't really know about them until the day before. We usually get paged 12 hours ahead of a total fire ban (yes, I'm an RFS volunteer) for our area.

Hope this is of some help...

[Snow]

Thanks for the info Duchess. If they do bung a ban on I'm pretty sure the NPWS will be out letting people know. Especially after the recent fires in the area and up north.

[NewcastleKnight]

Now as I start to read about people packing up and heading off to Crowdy Bay National Park for an early start to the weekend,  I am already getting very itchy feet and feeling a little depressed thinking that not only will I have to wait untill Friday night before I can even leave home, but I still have to do two more days at work before then.    I will be expecting a couple of people to sit up Friday Night to have a beer or two with me when I arrive.

Safe travels for all those attending, especially those travelling long distances.  If you get there and find you have forgotten anything or think that there is anything I may be able to bring from home to help out, please do not hessitate to ring me.  A few of those arriving early have my phone numbers.

Look forward to catching up again with some old friends as well as meeting and making some new ones.

You will be right Gunna, now I would like to say I will be up waiting for you but I am more of a sprinter then a stayer so you will hear me before you see me.....

[NewcastleKnight]

Okay, I will give a final weather report tomorrow before I head off but from what I can see, Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be the pick of the days.  May be a little rain on Saturday evening.

Sunday is the dodgy day.  From what I can gleam I think that it will be fine in the morning and the day will be warm but there will be a change at some stage of the day and it will likely result in a thunderstorm.  We should be packed up before rain hits, I hope!

Tomorrow will give me more of an idea about Sunday.  So from what I am reading now bring your sunnies, swimmers, suncreen and be prepared for sweeeeeet few days.

For those of you that like a surf the winds will be off shore in the am so early rise and hit the beach!

EDIT:  Fresh off the press from my weather contact and sorry but Sunday does not look good....I hate a wet pack up

Sunday now looks like the day that will be a bit of a worry...with a pretty strong trough coming through the area there is probably going to be a fair bit of rain or storm action throughout the day, with Sat looking like maybe a shower or a storm (but otherwise most of the day will be fine for you to do whatever you want)

Saturday is also more likely to be around 30-32C, and Sun mid 20's.

[Brett]

    I will be expecting a couple of people to sit up Friday Night to have a beer or two with me when I arrive.

That will depend on how many Beer Fridge inspections I get done during the day, but I hope we will still be partying when you arrive.

[Silvo]

i'm kind of glad sunday will be pack -up day then.. might have to throw up the tarp to cover the lot on saturday so i'm not packing up in the rain on sunday..

2 more sleeps

dan

oh.. P.s - username change for me..

[Silvo]

holy crap, 38 adults and 23 kids.. a great gathering to rival that of the scouts.

dan

[Snow]

holy crap, 38 adults and 23 kids.. a great gathering to rival that of the scouts.

dan

Yep, we've set the bar with this one.

[BigJules]

I've just de-boned and seasoned two legs of lamb for my hangi - I'm looking forward to this 

Boy scout pate, followed by lamb and veges. Too much? 

[macca]

What a fantastic turn out, you guys have a great time and stay safe and dont drink too much  , funny thing I'm still trying to find out how much is too much
from the jealous one with the still half built camper

[Silvo]

What a fantastic turn out, you guys have a great time and stay safe and dont drink too much  , funny thing I'm still trying to find out how much is too much
from the jealous one with the still half built camper

if we find out how much is too much, i'll make sure to at least video tape it for youtube. 

dan

[Snow]

Unfortunately circumstances will prevent us from leaving home before Friday morning. So, a few things to be sorted.

Pikey: Please save us a sweet spot to camp.

Brett: Beer will still be cold.

Gunna Do:  We will still get there before you guys. 

The rest: See ya when we get there.  

[NewcastleKnight]

I am home from a work a little early today and I have been getting things ready.  All was going well till I went to fill the water tank up and low and behold the water was going in one hole and out the other...bugger.

Sure enough the bung was off and do you think I can remember what I have done with it....nope

So a mercy dash to Jayco and it is now sorted....

[singo-26]

Well I may be out for the weekend with a broken rig. Have been trying to isolate the problem for about 4 weeks now with no luck ( Overheating). If i can get it sorted (It's at radiator place now) I'll be up Sat lunchtime as I have a medical appt in Sydney for mum on Friday. Hope to catch up Sat.

Cheers

Steve

[BigJules]

That's no good Steve, hope you get it sorted and we see you and the boys up there.

Best of luck to your mum on Friday.

[NewcastleKnight]

All the prep work has been done.  car all but packed trailer all but packed.  Should leave around 7.30am and arrive at Crowdy well and truly by lunch time if all goes well.

As for the weather, well Sunday is definitely looking like rain. 

[BigJules]

Latest news/status:

1.     Bigjules (2 adults, 1 6yo girl + a nephew, whichever one is best behaved tonight ) Julian, Nicolette & Kate Arriving late Thursday night
2.     Gronk (2 adults) Greig & Helen
3.     Gunna Do (2 adults, 2 kids 14 & 12) Gary, Penny, Blake & Karly  Arriving very late Friday night
4.     Laith (2 adults, 2 kids 10 & 12) Laith, Jodie, Ryan & Hannah
5.     Bullfrog (2 adults, 3 kids 8, 10 & 13) Bevan, Judy, Caitlyn, Kirrily & Hayleigh Arriving about lunch Friday
6.     HEM19X (2 adults) Mark & KateArriving about lunch Friday
7.     TRUPM (2 adults, 2 kids 3 & 1) family commitments
8.     Snow (2 adults, 2 kids 2 & 4) Snow, Pam, Mikayla & Jayden Arriving Friday
9.     Barnray (2 adults) Russell & Kay Arriving midday Thursday
10.     Darren (2 adults, 2 kids 6 & 9) Darren, Jodie & the kids Arriving Thursday night
11.     Dorey76 (2 adults, 2 kids 2 & 3)Grant, Leisa, Jarren  & Ayla Arriving Friday mid morning  
12.     Singo-26 (1 adult, 2 kids 3 & 7) Stephen, Mitchell & Allen Arriving Saturday lunch time maybe
13.     Silvo  (2 adults, 1 kid <1) Dan, Michelle & Amelia Arriving late Thursday night
14.     Brett (1 adult) Brett Arriving Thursday Lunch
15.     NewcastleKnight (2 adults, 1 girl 12) Marc, Trish and Sabrina Arriving Thursday arvo
16.     Roger the Rogue (2 adults)
17.     Pikey (2 adults, 3 kids)
18.     Broadys GU (1 adult) Arriving late Thursday night

19.     Marcus (1 adult, 3 kids 5, 9 & 11) Working
20.     Barmy Army (4 adults, 2 kids 6 & 7) David, Tracey and Lenny, Mark, Karen and Ellie Arriving late Thursday night kids have chicken pox