Fraser Island - 2010 Gathering

[MnMs]

I just noticed I was on 299 posts so I thought I'd post again to hit 300 and see what happens.  

Congrats Berg.  Must be a good sign, 300 posts and a good trip ahead!    Geez I just noticed that you're beating me!

Hey Berg, what's with only 32 posts? I thought you said you had 300 posts.......have you got Ketsi's counting disease

[Karen]

I just noticed I was on 299 posts so I thought I'd post again to hit 300 and see what happens.  

Congrats Berg.  Must be a good sign, 300 posts and a good trip ahead!    Geez I just noticed that you're beating me!

Hey Berg, what's with only 32 posts? I thought you said you had 300 posts.......have you got Ketsi's counting disease

Someone's heard him boasting!!  Wonder who has the powers??

[Laith]

We would definitely like to come to this one.

[MnMs]

This is shaping up to be a massive one Karen!!! How far can we stretch a line up of camper trailers down Fraser Island

I think it could even be worthy of some stickers and coolers again.......

I have 2 hands, one for the "Cape Capers" cooler and one for the "Fraser Fanatics" cooler. 

What about a MySwag banner to place into the sand dune on the beach? Or a communal marquay?

157 Sleeps To Go!!!!![/color]

[Berg]

32 posts....when I find out who........

Coolers! Stickers! I can see to that again when we get a little closer and we have some numbers 

As for the Banner, I reckon I might be able to do something there as well 

[Karen]

This is shaping up to be a massive one Karen!!! How far can we stretch a line up of camper trailers down Fraser Island

I think it could even be worthy of some stickers and coolers again.......

I have 2 hands, one for the "Cape Capers" cooler and one for the "Fraser Fanatics" cooler. 

What about a MySwag banner to place into the sand dune on the beach? Or a communal marquay?

157 Sleeps To Go!!!!![/color]

Sounds like we should run a competition to find a trip name!

[Berg]

Sounds like a good idea MTQ  seems you have something in common with DVD now 

[Johnny Trackabout]

count me in...pending show dates, sounds like fun

Cheers
JT

[seqfisho]

Well if were not bankrupt by then and still have the camper (I hate work or actually the lack of it ATM) it will mean we should have some funds available for some sand action.

Sounds like a good enough excuse to finally get to Faser, put us down as a tentative for now and will confirm after the new year.

[yogi]

Sounds like a great week ........... as we love Fraser.  If it wasn't my busiest time at work and no one being allowed to have holidays from April to June inclusive I would be there with bells on, though on the other hand I can't speak for Yogi, he does comment that he would go without me!!!  We always beach camp and have never had an issue with the dingos, considering last year we had a dingo visit our camp site everyday - just made it more exciting.  However, we do make sure we follow all the rules when it comes to food etc.

Two years ago we had three days left to a three week stay on Fraser and Yogi ran out of all alcoholic beverages, OMG what were we to do  

We decided to buy a carton of Dark and Stormy cans at Cathedral Beach ....... paying a grand total of $120.00.

Amanda

[McGirr]

McWho 

Berg .........one word traitor.... I thought mitsubishi drivers were loyal.... mmmm

Well done Karen great trip you should get great numbers as I have never been there but will on the 2014 trip when the kids are gone.

Love to do certain Trips every couple of years.

Fraser Island Trip.......... What Name?........ Sounds like a new Topic to me    

[Snow]

McWho 

Berg Fraser Island Trip.......... What Name?........ Sounds like a new Topic to me    

The, 'Not quite to the Gulf Trip'

[DAZnBEC]

We are interested too!

How far up the beach are you planning on staying?

Dazza

[Karen]

We are interested too!

How far up the beach are you planning on staying?

Dazza

Hi Dazza,

Thinking of up past the Maheno a bit.  It will all depend on what is available space wise for the amount of people that come along.  Hope that helps.

Karen

[Snow]

We are interested too!

How far up the beach are you planning on staying?

Dazza

Hi Dazza,

Thinking of up past the Maheno a bit.  It will all depend on what is available space wise for the amount of people that come along.  Hope that helps.

Karen

And bearing in mind that Myswaggers won't be the only punters camping up the beach strip the Myswag Fraser Trippers could be spread out for quite a fair way. UHF will be essential for organising anything.

[MnMs]

We are interested too!

How far up the beach are you planning on staying?

Dazza

Hi Dazza,

Thinking of up past the Maheno a bit.  It will all depend on what is available space wise for the amount of people that come along.  Hope that helps.

Karen

And bearing in mind that Myswaggers won't be the only punters camping up the beach strip the Myswag Fraser Trippers could be spread out for quite a fair way. UHF will be essential for organising anything.

Nah, Karen said she is quite happy to organise everything with each camp individually when she goes for her morning walks...........at 5am!!! 

[Karen]

We are interested too!

How far up the beach are you planning on staying?

Dazza

Hi Dazza,

Thinking of up past the Maheno a bit.  It will all depend on what is available space wise for the amount of people that come along.  Hope that helps.

Karen

And bearing in mind that Myswaggers won't be the only punters camping up the beach strip the Myswag Fraser Trippers could be spread out for quite a fair way. UHF will be essential for organising anything.

Nah, Karen said she is quite happy to organise everything with each camp individually when she goes for her morning walks...........at 5am!!! 

I was waiting for the "Nah you can hear Karen for miles, no need for UHF's". 

[Berg]

At least we can hear you coming so it gives us plenty of time to hide 

I haven't modified anything on the camper since we got back, that's a record 

I have seen a picture of a camper with a big hole in the side of it since we got back though.....

[MnMs]

I haven't modified anything on the camper since we got back, that's a record 

I have seen a picture of a camper with a big hole in the side of it since we got back though.....

We were going to cut a hole in the side of ours too before Fraser, but someone smart ordered their camper in 2 pac paint.  Which means a pretty big job. I think I would have to leave a kidney as payment as well, which would leave a hole in my side too. 

So that saves some cash to put towards the important things like fuel and beer for the trip....

[LesNJules]

Gee i wonder who would be silly enough to cut a great hole in the side of their camper

[BigJules]

We are now likely starters for this trip as well, and in a discussion over beers before Xmas there were a few other Sydney based members expressing their interest.

Road Trip with you Snow?

[Snow]

Sounds good Jules. Pam is pretty keen as she has family in Hervey Bay she wants to catch up with. Will depend on the itinery as to when we do that before or after the 'Island Fling'

[Laith]

This will be a great trip. Cant wait.

[Karen]

Glad to hear that people are still thinking about this awesome trip and getting excited. 

Just to give you an idea of timings, our plan is to be on the first barge over from River Heads on Saturday morning the 1st May.  We would then have a meeting point, say at Happy Valley or Eurong Beach for example, giving everyone adequate time to travel from the barge and then set off together to choose our camping spot.  I understand that not everyone will arrive at this time but hopefully we can get the majority together and then there will be arrangements in place for the rest to locate us.  As to how long you stay is entirely up to you.  Our departure will be Saturday 8th May and more than likely on the afternoon barge.

I have spoken to Fraser Island Ferry's today and bookings can be made as soon as you like.  For those travelling from the North down to Fraser I would advise that this be done sooner rather than later as the barge only runs 3 times a day from River Heads.  We will be booking on the 8.30am departure.  The following websites should help:

http://www.fraserislandferry.com.au/

http://www.fraserislandbarge.com.au/

Anything else that anyone has questions about please don't hesitate to ask. 

Cheers
Karen

[BigJules]

Karen, I've only camped at Central Station previously, any tips for how we might manage the toilets and showers that many people are a bit keen on? I know this will be important to a few of the ladies I've spoken to.

Do beach camper just dig a pit?

Can one rent a sand spear, or are they cheap enough just to buy one?