Tannum Sands, Boyne Island get together.

[hodgefamily]

I'm thinking Nov 12-14 camping at the lillies beach camp ground. I've been here nearly 4 years and only camped there for 1 night in a tent. So i'm keen to give it a good go for the weekend.

With those who aren't camping meeting on Sat around 9.30 if that's not too early.

Some 'out of towners' are interested so camping would make it worth the trip for them and purely selfish reasons for me to camp.
Spread the word to any locals you may know.

Hodgy  

[Symon]

Works for me, my parents are still down there, so good excuse to drop in!

[ART by MICKEY]

Let us know when your thinking about and where and we will try and get there...
Mickey

[kiwipete]

I will be getting up there sometime next year in our new Explorer - Lawson as my Sister and Bro inlaw live in Tannum Sands  -  they also are expat NZ'ders Gary works at the Smelter when he moved from Tiwai about 3 years ago.... 

[hodgefamily]

Nice to see some responses. Maybe a weekend in Nov. I'll work out a date. I know dec can be hectic with christmas parties. We may even have to do it early next year. I'm heading to coffs in oct that's why i can't do it earlier. But you don't need me to get together earlier. This could be the start of something who knows.

[farmer6]

We would be keen if we are free. The more we can use the new camper the better and we also have friends down there so we will watch for dates with intrest. Nov sounds good.

farmer6

[hodgefamily]

I'm thinking Nov 13-14 camping at the lillies. I've been here nearly 4 years and only camped there for 1 night in a tent. So i'm keen to give it a good go for the weekend.
If you'd rather we can just meet up on the 13th.
Some 'out of towners' are interested so camping would make it worth the trip for them and purely selfish reasons for me to camp.
Spread the word to any locals you may know.

Hodgy

[ART by MICKEY]

sounds good....my husband starts night shift that night of the 13th, so we would just come meet everyone on the morning of the 13th I reckon if we can...anyway keep us updated to the final plans...
Mickey

[bert56]

Hi, post a date and time I'll do my best to come with the family.
BERT

[hodgefamily]

Bert
Nov 12-14 at lillies beach camp ground. With those who aren't camping meeting on Sat around 9.30 if that's not too early.
Hodgy

[Karen]

We may be able to make this one so I'll pencil it in and let you know if and when we are definites.  We will be coming from Bargara so not too far to travel.

I grew up in Gladstone and used to visit the Lillies quite regularly with my parents.

Cheers
Karen

[bert56]

Hi all, the only reason I wont be there is if I have to work.
BERT

[Berg]

I was going to come but then I saw Karen might go so........ Sounds like I will need to check with the planner to see if we are free. I only have one question, how much room is there up there for potentially quite a few camper trailers.

Keep up the good work Hodgy 

[bert56]

Hi Hodgey, Just wondering if a permit is still required, it was the last time I went. Although that was years ago.
Bert

[hodgefamily]

Bert,
I'll find out if there's any permits and bookings for camping and i'll let everyone know.
Mark

[Polar Bear]

I will consult the diary. It may be a possible at this stage. Even if I have to work that weekend it is not far to come and say hello. Keep us posted.

Polar

[hodgefamily]

An update on the get together. You'll need a permit to drive on the beach $5 for a week pass or $25 for the year. You can get them from the Boyne Island library. They're open Fri 9-5:30 and Sat 9-4. If you don't think you can get there in time let me know before hand and i'll get them for you, i just need rego details.
Council brochure http://www.gladstonerc.qld.gov.au/parks5Facilities/docs/LilleysBeach3FoldBrochure.pdf
Don't worry about tides Fri high is 13:35, Sat high 14:36, Sun high 15:42. This shouldn't be a problem.
They don't do bookings, but i'll be there on fri arvo and i'll save some spots.

Hodgy

PS don't forget ya rods.

[bert56]

Is the get together still on for this weekend. Where exactly are we to meet. Before the beach or at the camping area at the lillys.

Bert

[Karen]

Sorry guys, we're out for this weekend. Way tooo much going on around here.  Have a great time whoever ends up going and I hope the weather is kind!

[hodgefamily]

We'll meet just before the camp ground so anyone camping can sus it out before heading in.
Look for a Maroon GU Patrol that looks like it's seen better days.

[hodgefamily]

Leaving shortly, hope to see someone there.

Happy Camping.

[bert56]

Sorry but I had to go Bilo. Lets try to meet up, again sometime?


BERT

[Polar Bear]

Hodgy,

Sorry Mate,
Came home from work yesterday feeling like crap and completely forgot. I had intended coming down to say gidday. Hope you had a good time all the same. We will need to try again in the future.

Polar

[ART by MICKEY]

Sorry didn't make it down to say Hi... working...
Mickey

[hodgefamily]

That's cool never really expected anyone to turn up anyway. It was a bit windy and the occasional shower but never when setting up or packing up. A good downpoor came after we'd packed up and were having a swim.
The wind was good as it kept the nasties away.
Now i know i'll not be camping in the sand again too soon, it gets everywhere.
Bring on the bush.
I'll post some picks soon.
Mark