Vic meet up summer time

[AB]

We already have a pretty decent forum meet in winter for our annual snow trip but there's been some members interest via pm for the same meet up but in summer.

Just an expression of interest and possible location in vic for a big summer meet say late Jan early feb for a four day gathering on a river somewhere.

Just a chat for who would be keen and where we could go at this stage.

Has to have a spot to swim and family friendly of course, thoughts???


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[NissanGQ4.2]

I want a working 4wd :(:(:( that's my thoughts

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[Maxhead]

What about down the coast somewhere. I won’t be able to get there next year as I got relos visiting but....
Coast for the win[emoji3]







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[JackCollo]

I’m down for the river sounds perfect.


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[PeeBee]

I'm in for this. I would NOT go for a gazetted long weekend for all the known reasons - makes it more difficult for a 4 day alignment, but the quality of the weekend will be better.

[jack]

Hopefully we're in, prefer Feb if possible.
If the planets, moons, suns and stars align I'll have a lot more free unrestricted time from Feb. Fingers crossed.

[JackCollo]

Yeah the weekend idea sounds alright would like the extra day though


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[mudski]

I'm in!:smiley_thumbs_up:

[Hodge]

Hell yeah

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[rusty_nail]

I'm in! Set a date and I'll make sure I'm scheduled of

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[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah if be keen but January would be better for me. Zach starts highh school next year and I need to be conscious of his orientation into highschool.

Weekend before Australia day. Anyone want to stay longer can hang through to the following weekend. Got to be school holidays

[AB]

Is it still school holidays week before Aus day? That could be a good date.


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[Cuppa]

Gonna have to be in Tassie if I'm to get there this summer......... but it's a great idea & would love to get to it another year. Far nicer than playing in the cold wet white stuff!
How's AB going to carry the pizza oven in his Patrol though?

Prefer river or lake to coast personally.

[AB]

Mobile camp pizzas are Phills expertise so if he was joining us we could all chip in with ingredients and have a big pizza cook off with other members ovens!


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[lucus30]

I'd be in but heading to beachport and robe about then. If it fits in around those dates I'll make an appearance

[MudRunnerTD]

I'd be in but heading to beachport and robe about then. If it fits in around those dates I'll make an appearance

Im heading to Cape Jaffa new year '19 and have a huge booking. You should keep it in mind for next year too mate. I go to Cape Jaffa every other year. Going to be huge.

[lucus30]

Im heading to Cape Jaffa new year '19 and have a huge booking. You should keep it in mind for next year too mate. I go to Cape Jaffa every other year. Going to be huge.

Cool I'll keep that in mind for next time, this is a club trip so don't have much say in where we go this time.

[MudRunnerTD]

Is it still school holidays week before Aus day? That could be a good date.


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Yes mate school holidays ends Aus Day weekend I think. Thinking that mid Jan weekend is a winner as people are back from family trips and still on lay back time and shut down time.

[MudRunnerTD]

Cool I'll keep that in mind for next time, this is a club trip so don't have much say in where we go this time.

Yeah nah all good. Love the place mate. I have 10 sites booked for Christmas to new year 19.

[AB]

Yeah nah all good. Love the place mate. I have 10 sites booked for Christmas to new year 19.

I would like to do that too but as you know with my life sitch is a tentative interest!

[Avo]

I would like to do that too but as you know with my life sitch is a tentative interest!

we can all dream mate......believe me you won't be ther only one

[katwoman]

Talbottville.. heaps of room, good spot for kids. Can get busy tho.


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[Winnie]

Talbottville.. heaps of room, good spot for kids. Can get busy tho.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYeah its an awesome summer camp ground with the river right around it and a few good swimming holes

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[Bacho86]

Awesome idea!


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[mudski]

Yes mate school holidays ends Aus Day weekend I think. Thinking that mid Jan weekend is a winner as people are back from family trips and still on lay back time and shut down time.

Mid Jan is out for me. I go away on the 5th for two weeks. Talbotville would be a good place though. Plenty of space there.

[threedogs]

Murray is always a good spot not so good for the smaller one.
Make sure they all have a whistle or hand held if they wander off.
Might be up for this but need to see how things pan out first,
My first trip is to sit on the Bank of the Murray and go for the
guiness dook of records for cans drank in a sitting position lol

[Winnie]

This is another really good idea actually and could make it easier to get to for some interstaters.

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[AB]

This is another really good idea actually and could make it easier to get to for some interstaters.

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Yeah if everyone was happy to not 4wd much apart from a spot some of us know with a huge sand bank 100m long x 50m wide some of us could go up days earlier and lock off most of the area just for us.

[Winnie]

Yeah if everyone was happy to not 4wd much apart from a spot some of us know with a huge sand bank 100m long x 50m wide some of us could go up days earlier and lock off most of the area just for us.Could possibly be onto a winner! As long as people are happy with a relaxing camping trip rather than a 4wding trip.

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[AB]

It sure would be a cracker for summer time for kids too and us.




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[Hodge]

Never been to the Murray so would be great to make it a first with the forum.

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[AB]

And if you are in nsw or ACT it's so much closer.


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[Winnie]

Drop kids off with mums, drop chair and esky in river. Day set!

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[MudRunnerTD]

It sure would be a cracker for summer time for kids too and us.




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Strathmerton would work if we could fit

[GQtdauto]

Go the Murray , depending on where on the Murray depends on a bit of 4wheeling as well though not challenging still enjoyable .

[Winnie]

Feb is better for me as I cannot take time off work in Jan. It'd be nice to take a week or so off for this trip.

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[Maxhead]

Feb is better for me as I cannot take time off work in Jan. It'd be nice to take a week or so off for this trip.

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I'm kind off in the same boat plus heap of people go away Aust day so it might be pushing it







...........on the road

[rusty_nail]

Strathmerton would work if we could fit

strathmerton is beautiful! some of those "island" camp spots are spectacular

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah it really needs to be during school holidays for me and I'd happily take a week off.

Grampians is great or little desert and some of the S.A. guys might come across.

[mudski]

Grampians is great or little desert and some of the S.A. guys might come across.

Any swimming at the little desert?
The murray is a good spot actually. Ulupna Island theres plenty of big camp spots there.

[MudRunnerTD]

Any swimming at the little desert?
The murray is a good spot actually. Ulupna Island theres plenty of big camp spots there.

There is good swimming in the Grampian. If we just as t to kick back with no driving and just swim and drink like normal people then the Murray is t he go. If you want camping with some fun driving the the sand dunes in the little desert could be awesome.

[JackCollo]

There is good swimming in the Grampian. If we just as t to kick back with no driving and just swim and drink like normal people then the Murray is t he go. If you want camping with some fun driving the the sand dunes in the little desert could be awesome.

Yeah sounds mint guys give us the dates and I’m off work

I think would be nice to have a bit of a relax instead of an intense 4wd weekend


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[Bob]

Any swimming at the little desert?
The murray is a good spot actually. Ulupna Island theres plenty of big camp spots there.

By 2 on Ulupna Island.
Great Sandy Beaches

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[Hodge]

By 2 on Ulupna Island.
Great Sandy Beaches

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Oh wow. That looks amazing Bob.
Ulupna island added on to-camp-at list !

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[Maxhead]

By 2 on Ulupna Island.
Great Sandy Beaches

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Who needs a beach when you got this shit Bob. SOLD!







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[JackCollo]

Bloody hell that looks gorgeous count me in


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[mudski]

Yeah we spent a week up there two easters ago. Bloody fantastic it was. I even bumped into the grand poobar when I was there. Lol.

[Winnie]

By 2 on Ulupna Island.
Great Sandy Beaches

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/10/75.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/10/76.jpgSame spot here... http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/10/77.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/10/78.jpg

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[Hodge]

Seriously that spot looks mega !!!
My workmate owns a holiday house on the water at Tocumwal . Next time he heads there we're visiting that spot !

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[Sir Roofy]

The sandy beaches the bikinis fishing kids lots of relaxing times and BEER excellent choice BOB
we'll be there if it suits the bosses work

[AB]

If your wearing a bikini Roofy I'm definitely coming! lol

Nah we used to go to Ulupna Island for years and it's a cracker of a spot, not much 4wding at all but the long deep sandy banks could be fun.

Problem being though is that there is so much glass on the banks from idiots so if we did decided to go here as a meet with kids we would have to bring rakes and all chip in to do a full check and clean.

Almost every single time I went there the kids got cut feet.

It's a result of fires burnt in any spot along those banks and idiots throwing glass in the fires and simply throwing some sand over the fire at the end of their trip.

But...If we all do a full clean we should be good to go!

[AB]

Another bonus about this spot is a small town only 20 minutes away with pub, bakery and public showers for $2.

[BigJ]

I'm keen, would be my first trip, would love to meet everyone.

[Bob]

Another bonus about this spot is a small town only 20 minutes away with pub, bakery and public showers for $2.

The Pub was closed the last time we were there.
Roofy in a Bikini now that would be worth travelling to see.

[MudRunnerTD]

So we are talking Strathmurten? Great spot.

[Bob]

So we are talking Strathmurten? Great spot.

Yes mate . Great Little Town and the Public Toilets and Showers are always clean

[MudRunnerTD]

I propose Thursday 18th January through to Monday 29th January 2018. All or some. Bring it.

Strathmerton Victoria. 250kms North of Melbourne.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/10/93.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/10/94.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/10/95.jpg

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[Bob]

Works for me.

[Maxhead]

MudRunnerTD they are not too bad dates mate, individuals or families have the flexibility do work with other plans they might have. ....and AUSSIE DAY is in between..WIN WIN.
Unfortunately 2018 is out for us but, if its an annual, then FOR SURE!

[AB]

As much as I'm keen for those dates I think we'll have Buckley's chance getting that spot at that time for the area size we require mate.

Maybe do a poll of who would be keen to come during Jan to late Feb to gather numbers to see what camp size we would require maybe?


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[Maxhead]

As much as I'm keen for those dates I think we'll have Buckley's chance getting that spot at that time for the area size we require mate.

Maybe do a poll of who would be keen to come during Jan to late Feb to gather numbers to see what camp size we would require maybe?


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Andy, what would be the best dates to get a decent camp area in this spot? That is probably the first question. Secondly, I dont mind rolling the sleeves up to clean the place up from glass but is there an alternative which could accommodate us all

[MudRunnerTD]

As much as I'm keen for those dates I think we'll have Buckley's chance getting that spot at that time for the area size we require mate.

Maybe do a poll of who would be keen to come during Jan to late Feb to gather numbers to see what camp size we would require maybe?


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Thats why i chose the week before the week before Australia Day. I reckon we'd have half a chance mate. Its really Late in the holidays for Christmas break so most would be gone and early for Aust Day celebrations.

[AB]

Yeah Its really hard to say to be honest mate.

I went up one year on Australia Day weekend and it was busy.

In that area the far left spot under the shade was all gone with a big group of 5 cars.

The middle section was taken up with 5 cars and then very end was taken up with 2 cars.

It's a gamble really.

I really don't know Krisso but to take up the whole area would be a standard weekend in Feb and we all turn up on the Wednesday until Monday/Tuesday etc but that doesn't work for kiddy school holidays obviously.

[MB]

It really is a great relaxing spot with some of the best coloured sunsets in our country. Unfortunately as AB mentioned earlier we stopped visiting some years ago due to the unfortunate glass issue with our young families. Honestly reckon we spent 2 hours on our last visit after car loading cleaning up others crap. Maxhead & AB are onto a great idea with rakes to bring along. Could also make a fun afternoon of it all together with a prize for best removal contraption of the day and better for years to come :-) Google ideas below for blueprint starters :-) http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/10/98.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/10/99.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/10/100.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/10/101.jpg


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[garett]

that only seems to be 7 or so hours away... i might speak to the other half.

[MB]

garett mate. Travellers from the North can cut off 30 mins by turning right at the strawberry farm/bait store thingo not too far over the Tocumwal bridge into Vic. No need to travel into Strathmerton town and back up again.


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[AB]

Yeah that does cut off a lot of time but Google Maps won't tell you that. Probably because it's a dirt road but very flat and straight road for sure!


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[mudski]

Yeah Its really hard to say to be honest mate.

I went up one year on Australia Day weekend and it was busy.

In that area the far left spot under the shade was all gone with a big group of 5 cars.

The middle section was taken up with 5 cars and then very end was taken up with 2 cars.

It's a gamble really.

I really don't know Krisso but to take up the whole area would be a standard weekend in Feb and we all turn up on the Wednesday until Monday/Tuesday etc but that doesn't work for kiddy school holidays obviously.
The National Park side of Ulupna will be quieter. Theres a massive spot there, not on sand, but a nice hard packed surface with the beach right in front of you. So little chance of camping on broken glass. But. No dogs allowed in that area.

[Bob]

Roofy and I are going Camping up there in November.
I have never had trouble with Broken Glass.
Wide Beach where my Pics are of has plenty of room for Camping.
See attached Google Earth Image. Beach is shown in blue Circle
35degrees 48'38.97 S
145degrees 29'41.05 E

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[AB]

I guess there's a million other spots around there we can find if it's taken there too.

Whoever is first up there can take NP directional signs with them for the rest of us.


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[AB]

Here's my photos of that spot, good old days, check out the stock Gq lol
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[MudRunnerTD]

Here's my photos of that spot, good old days, check out the stock Gq lol
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/10/107.jpg
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what have you done to your car.......... That old bloke would be mortified!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Roofy and I are going Camping up there in November.
I have never had trouble with Broken Glass.
Wide Beach where my Pics are of has plenty of room for Camping.
See attached Google Earth Image. Beach is shown in blue Circle
35degrees 48'38.97 S
145degrees 29'41.05 E

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Yes we are talking about the same awesome spot for sure. I just referred to my spot on the computer and its the same location as your photo, the screen shot on the phone would not give me the Satellite view. I dont know how to post pics from my desktop ;-)

Suck a great spot.

[matfew]

Count us in should be able to sqeeze a few days off by then.

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[garett]

has this been confirmed? just gotta have some warning for the wife to get time off.

[AB]

Sorry mate just got back from a trip and playing catch up.

I think we need to do a confirmed poll and then lock it in.


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[garett]

i'm just being pushy cos i gotta book in the wife's holidays and looks like my mum wants to come down again... hopefully this time there wont be any quick dropping of the gearbox...

[Throbbinhood]

Just wondering how family friendly these trips are?

Will have a 21 month old and the missus if we come. I don't mind a bit of a party and music, but the yahoo's with chainsaws at 11pm, 1am, 430am,(not this group) were a bit much last time.

Downside of camping a long weekend, sad way to end what was a brilliant two week trip.

[Winnie]

Just wondering how family friendly these trips are?

Will have a 21 month old and the missus if we come. I don't mind a bit of a party and music, but the yahoo's with chainsaws at 11pm, 1am, 430am,(not this group) were a bit much last time.

Downside of camping a long weekend, sad way to end what was a brilliant two week trip.Totally family oriented mate. We will have our 1 year old and there will be heaps of kids around mate.

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[AB]

Just wondering how family friendly these trips are?

Will have a 21 month old and the missus if we come. I don't mind a bit of a party and music, but the yahoo's with chainsaws at 11pm, 1am, 430am,(not this group) were a bit much last time.

Downside of camping a long weekend, sad way to end what was a brilliant two week trip.

Nah that's not us mate, most people will have kids and we all pretty much go to be bed at 10 or 11 and anyone who stays up keeps quiet.

We've had dozens of these trips and never an issue with kids.

Very much a respectable group here!

I'll do a poll soon folks.


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[AB]

Ironically I don't think we ever have music playing at our camp sites.

Too many side splitting stories to be had!


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[Winnie]

Ironically I don't think we ever have music playing at our camp sites.

Too many side splitting stories to be had!


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkCan't remember a trip where we have ever had music playing at camp. Too busy laughing, talking and sharing stories

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[MB]

Ironically I don't think we ever have music playing at our camp sites.

Too many side splitting stories to be had!


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You must have forgotten many years back that Darren MudRunnerTD kindly held your iphone inside a tiny little stainless steel echoe cereal bowl there so we could hear your favourite ‘John Williamson’ track over & over :-)


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[Throbbinhood]

Perfect guys, thankyou! I'll keep my eyes peeled :)

[mudski]

Ironically I don't think we ever have music playing at our camp sites.

Too many side splitting stories to be had!


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Dargo, cup weekend two years back. We had Nic's mate down and he was playing his guitar in the evenings and all us piss heads were singing away. That was a fantastic weekend, regardless of the rain we copped.

[rusty_nail]

Dargo, cup weekend two years back. We had Nic's mate down and he was playing his guitar in the evenings and all us piss heads were singing away. That was a fantastic weekend, regardless of the rain we copped.Yep and that epic wood load pork bong brought after a quick fire wood scout.

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[mudski]

Yep and that epic wood load pork bong brought after a quick fire wood scout.

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Good old pork bong!

[mudnut]

MudRunnerTD What's the go with Cape Jaffa. Mrs mudsane has expressed interest in going.

[BigRAWesty]

MudRunnerTD What's the go with Cape Jaffa. Mrs mudsane has expressed interest in going.Bloody hell is this this year...
Wagolina wines are having their family day again..
We're heading across for the weekend

[AB]

You better make the effort and come over to our sandy beach river meet Westy and I mean that


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[MudRunnerTD]

MudRunnerTD What's the go with Cape Jaffa. Mrs mudsane has expressed interest in going.

Nah mate. Every other year. Locked in for next year mate. Going to be huge.

[mudnut]

No worries.

[BigRAWesty]

You better make the effort and come over to our sandy beach river meet Westy and I mean that


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[AB]

When and where mate I've been a bit quiet around here of late.

Here you go mate, put your name down on the poll...

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?41372-Vic-Australia-Day-trip-2018-Forum-meet!

[BigRAWesty]

Here you go mate, put your name down on the poll...

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?41372-Vic-Australia-Day-trip-2018-Forum-meet!Augh yea I remember seeing that one and yea can't make it. Nissa will be working, as will I probably.

[Avo]

When and where mate I've been a bit quiet around here of late.

ah it's been good ...the serenity

[BigRAWesty]

ah it's been good ...the serenityI bet..........

[pearcey]

G`Day AB.
just a question about the meet up camp site, would I get my caravan in. I don`t rough it these day`s LMAO.

[AB]

Hey mate would be great to see ya again!

For sure, absolutely. The road in has some pot holes and the local council in recent years have been throwing rock down but your camper will be a breeze.

I've seen 20 footers in there.


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[threedogs]

Sorry guys wont be able to attend this one but do have a wake organised for Bearii soon
as per uaual will let every onr knoe well in advance, as usual thinking of you all.
have a ripper eh

[pearcey]

Thanks AB, as you know I`m not afraid of a rough track and a few pinstrips adds character,. Big chance I`ll be there.

[AB]

Thanks AB, as you know I`m not afraid of a rough track and a few pinstrips adds character,. Big chance I`ll be there.

Look forward to it mate. It's easy to get into.

I'll have to make up some NP directional signs from the main drag for everyone as I gave clear instructions to Bob and he couldn't find it?


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[Bob]

Look forward to it mate. It's easy to get into.

I'll have to make up some NP directional signs from the main drag for everyone as I gave clear instructions to Bob and he couldn't find it?


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Of course I could not find it as he deliberately sent me on a wild goose chase LOL

BTW it is not where he usually camps