Easter 2019 to Strathmerton on the Murray River

[MudRunnerTD]

Ladies and Gents. Going to head up th o Strathmerton for Easter. All Welcome




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[matfew]

YUP YUP bring it. I'll be there for some time period yet to be decided ;)

[AB]

I’m there!

An old school favourite of mine with one of those few trips you actually relax and sink in the Murray river fun!

Close to bakery, fuel, bait, toilets and paid shower only 15 minutes away!

30 mins from major town.

Reply here if you’re keen to come, this is a huge kiddy family trip, zero 4wding just relax and enjoy the river!


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[AB]

New members don’t by shy either!

We are a very family orientation group so step out of your square and come along!


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[AB]

Photos of the spot we are going to on my phone from a many of trips!


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[GQtdauto]

'Tis a great spot just watch out for the wind gusts , I'm already booked in to go away with the bill but if he cancels I'm there for sure .

[rusty_nail]

Keen as, we will vote tonight

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[mudski]

Not sure whats happening with me this easter. I was thinking of heading into the VHC, but a bit further in. But the sister in law and her family will be camping at Ulupna too. Hmm not sure...

[Bob]

Not quite sure if we will be able to attend yet but hopeful.
I have camped at this spot before so I know the area reasonably well.
We have a new Van about 17' and will be towing with a Nissan Maxima 3.5 V6 so we might need some assistance getting down near the River.

[MudRunnerTD]

Not quite sure if we will be able to attend yet but hopeful.
I have camped at this spot before so I know the area reasonably well.
We have a new Van about 17' and will be towing with a Nissan Maxima 3.5 V6 so we might need some assistance getting down near the River.

No worries Bob. Generally we leave the vans parallel to the road and works great. AB will have his van there and Matthew might too.

[AB]

Not quite sure if we will be able to attend yet but hopeful.
I have camped at this spot before so I know the area reasonably well.
We have a new Van about 17' and will be towing with a Nissan Maxima 3.5 V6 so we might need some assistance getting down near the River.

Theyve built that lower section up and put rock in Bob, easy peezy now mate.

[lucus30]

Might pop in... I'll be at Berrigan so will try to swing past

[Plasnart]

Might pop in... I'll be at Berrigan so will try to swing past

Isnt that where A Country Practice was? :D

You might be too young to remember that show Lucas!

[AB]

Isnt that where A Country Practice was? :D

You might be too young to remember that show Lucas!

You joining us Plassy?

[Plasnart]

You joining us Plassy?

No mate have alternative plans.

[rusty_nail]

No mate have alternative plans.After seeing your 60's free love dance I've always thought of you as alternative

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[Plasnart]

After seeing your 60's free love dance I've always thought of you as alternative

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You have a drink, you have a dance. Who doesn't do that? :D

[AB]

Just thinking it will be busy, can anyone come up a day earlier?

I might be able to head up on Thursday but will need help in securing good spot.


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[lucus30]

I remember it but probably only from reruns ha ha. Not sure where it was filmed either

[MudRunnerTD]

Bump this for anyone interested

[MB]

Are you running the bar again this year ya mad barstard?
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[rusty_nail]

Are you running the bar again this year ya mad barstard?
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Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI thought you were the blender bar King??

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[MudRunnerTD]

Are you running the bar again this year ya mad barstard?
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Haha!!!! I had completely forgotten about that.

HELL YEAH!! They were Awesome

[MB]

Off their tits delicious in good Easter spirits.....still tasting sickly chocolatey mate, cracker of a night to be sure!
Littlens awake at 5:30am Sunday are wicked though [emoji107][emoji107]



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[Winnie]

Don't think we are gonna make it guys, spewing!!!

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[rusty_nail]

Don't think we are gonna make it guys, spewing!!!

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work commitments or something more mate? anything we can do to help?

[MudRunnerTD]

Don't think we are gonna make it guys, spewing!!!

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Bloody hell Winnie!! Whats going on mate. We are getting the band back together bud!!! Ya cant not be there!!!

[rusty_nail]

anyone know if jane is making it to this one?

[AB]

anyone know if jane is making it to this one?

No mate, she won't be coming to this trip.

I'm happy for a small group of awesome people though!

[mudski]

We wont be there as I will be close by with family also camping on the Mighty Murray. But family is leaving on the Sunday, if weather permits we will get there for a night. With any luck.

[AB]

MB , joining us????????????

[MB]

Will be a last minute call mate, full tilt at the moment and job site dependant next week.


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[AB]

To say I can't wait for this trip is an understatement!!!

Feel trapped at home sometimes so looking forward to getting out of this house, any new members feeling shy jump in and come along too, all is welcome, family friendly trip, we have girls 7, 8 and 9, boy, 5, young teen boy and toddler/baby.

[MudRunnerTD]

Heading to Sydney Wednesday for a Funeral. Fly home Thursday arvo which means at best on on the road Friday lunch i reckon mate. Will try and pack some of the camper this weekend.

[AB]

Shame mate, no probs I'll head on own and lock in spot.

Nick, Matt, what day time you blokes turning up?

I'll be there Thursday lunch ish.

[rusty_nail]

Shame mate, no probs I'll head on own and lock in spot.

Nick, Matt, what day time you blokes turning up?

I'll be there Thursday lunch ish.
ill find out from tegan and get that up here soon

[rusty_nail]

Looks like we'll be up mid morning Friday mate

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[pearcey]

Was hoping to make it in the tough Triton LMAO but a couple of unavoidable things have come up .
If you run out of things to do go have a peek a boo at Cactus Country in Strathmerton. Costs a few dollars entry has a bar and coffees plus I think they do lunches. Allow a good hour or more to wander around.
Sorry I can`t make it. Hope you all have a top time and Easter Bunny finds the camp site.

[rusty_nail]

Tegan and I had a chat. I will head up after work Thursday(straight from work) and Tegan will come in her car. Gives us breathing room for Lacey etc. I can help you secure that spot now mate

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[rusty_nail]

YUP YUP bring it. I'll be there for some time period yet to be decided ;)U still coming to this big fella?

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[rusty_nail]

'Tis a great spot just watch out for the wind gusts , I'm already booked in to go away with the bill but if he cancels I'm there for sure .How's your other commitments looking mate? U coming so I can pay back the favour for those hubs?

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[rusty_nail]

Not quite sure if we will be able to attend yet but hopeful.
I have camped at this spot before so I know the area reasonably well.
We have a new Van about 17' and will be towing with a Nissan Maxima 3.5 V6 so we might need some assistance getting down near the River.How's your appreance chances going Bob? Would be great to catch up again mate

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[matfew]

U still coming to this big fella?

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[matfew]

AB I'm not sure yet if I can head up thursday looking like I will be busy at work but thinking leave home Thursday and roll in late again. Depends what configuration we bring hehe

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[AB]

All good gents I’ll roll up at lunch and secure as best as I can!


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[AB]

Cracking undies swimming weather!!!

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[mudski]

Cracking undies swimming weather!!!

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Will there actually be any water flowing in the Murray?

[AB]

Will there actually be any water flowing in the Murray?

Bloody big river mate, absolutely!

It will be down on the banks but its bloody big and deep river mate.

[rusty_nail]

Will there actually be any water flowing in the Murray?You'll have to show up and find out mate, no excuse now

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[AB]

Hopefully the Easter bunny pays a visit for the kiddies too!

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[mudski]

You'll have to show up and find out mate, no excuse now

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I will be there Nic. But just not with you guys unfortunately.

[AB]

I will be there Nic. But just not with you guys unfortunately.

Where are you going?

[mudski]

Where are you going?

I'll be downstream a bit in the national park area on Ulupna Island with my sister inlaw and her posse. I know where I'd rather be...

[AB]

I'll be downstream a bit in the national park area on Ulupna Island with my sister inlaw and her posse. I know where I'd rather be...

Nah stuff that mate bring them upstream that’s crazy!!!

What day you turning up? How long there?

Crazy man, come up to long beach for sure!!


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[mudski]

Nah stuff that mate bring them upstream that’s crazy!!!

What day you turning up? How long there?

Crazy man, come up to long beach for sure!!


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They wont come mate. They are not the type of people to mingle with others they dont know. They are the shy type. But we camp with them every Easter... Its going to be hard camping, knowing you guys are not far away at all.
I'll be up there my 9am Friday and leaving Sunday or Monday.

[AB]

They wont come mate. They are not the type of people to mingle with others they dont know. They are the shy type. But we camp with them every Easter... Its going to be hard camping, knowing you guys are not far away at all.
I'll be up there my 9am Friday and leaving Sunday or Monday.

I’ll pop down and say hi with my mankini and Jack Russell on a lead holding a whistle with Fluro headband and jaeger bottle, that’ll smooth them over!


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[matfew]

In gunna make sure you do that AB should be a blast hehe

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[mudski]

I’ll pop down and say hi with my mankini and Jack Russell on a lead holding a whistle with Fluro headband and jaeger bottle, that’ll smooth them over!


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Oh please do! It will be the best thing that will have happened all weekend.

[rusty_nail]

They wont come mate. They are not the type of people to mingle with others they dont know. They are the shy type. But we camp with them every Easter... Its going to be hard camping, knowing you guys are not far away at all.
I'll be up there my 9am Friday and leaving Sunday or Monday.Maybe we should just setup next to you guys lol. It would be like that Hahn super dry from a while back lol. Lemme look I'll find it

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[rusty_nail]

My mistake, it was Carlton mid

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[rusty_nail]

Getting pumped for this to happen. First holiday/break since licola and will be among great company

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[AB]

All set, just need to buy fresh food tomorrow and head off first thing Thursday!

[matfew]

So we might be rolling in style again lol depends on sarah if she is coming or not. If not I'll be rocking the blue buzz box and camper

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[AB]

Bob ???


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[Bob]

Bob ???


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Unfortunately not this time. Tried to swing it but No.

Have a great time Guys and Gals

[Bob]

How's your appreance chances going Bob? Would be great to catch up again mate

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Sorry not this time but will see you at Marks

[threedogs]

Would love to come ,, but need to do some things on my camper and the mighty GU,
As well my BFF is crook at the moment and not sure he can travel,, not far from our spot at Bearii.
dont forget the Ingham crumbed chicken strips and tasty cheese, youll clean up on the cod.
will be thinking of you all cant beat the Murray in my opinion,,, tight lines eh

[Bob]

Chicken Chippies (Inghams) for Bait

Look at my Signature That Cod was caught on Chicken Chippes

[rusty_nail]

Car packed mostly. Just need to pack in food, the pram and the wife and bub. We will be leaving after 630pm tomorrow AB so should be up about 930.

Can't wait cya there

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[AB]

All packed ready to go, I’ll be there lunch folks!


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[Bacho86]

How long everyone staying up there for? I’m heading up on Monday morning to spend the week in Cobram with the family


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[AB]

How long everyone staying up there for? I’m heading up on Monday morning to spend the week in Cobram with the family


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Yep we’ll still be there mate so drop in!


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[Maxhead]

Enjoy the trip everyone, looks like a cracker:)


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[rusty_nail]

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[AB]

Excitement!!!

Kids are frothing!!

Seeyas up there!!

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[pearcey]

Have a good folks sorry I can`t be there.

[Rossco]

Have a good weekend guys. . Hitting the road tonight can't wait. .

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[rusty_nail]

We are on the road. Just passing toolangi. 9.30pm ETAhttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2019/04/174.jpg

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[TPC]

Have a good weekend guys. We are staying a long way downstream on Hindmarsh Island.

[MudRunnerTD]

Heading up tomorrow gents. See you then

[rusty_nail]

Heading up tomorrow gents. See you thenCan't wait bud any idea on eta? Keeping a spot warm for you

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[MudRunnerTD]

Can't wait bud any idea on eta? Keeping a spot warm for you

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Cheers mate, The Camper is packed. Need to load the bikes and a couple of things on the roof of the GU in the morning. Hope to be out early cause the traffic will be kaos i reckon. I will send a message when i leave mate.

[rusty_nail]

Cheers mate, The Camper is packed. Need to load the bikes and a couple of things on the roof of the GU in the morning. Hope to be out early cause the traffic will be kaos i reckon. I will send a message when i leave mate.

Cool mate everyone else is struggling with reception but keep us posted I have plenty.... From where you wish you were

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[rusty_nail]

Cheers mate, The Camper is packed. Need to load the bikes and a couple of things on the roof of the GU in the morning. Hope to be out early cause the traffic will be kaos i reckon. I will send a message when i leave mate.Were all taking bets on when U will get here. Odds are good for Saturday midday ATM.

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[MB]

Has the Easter Bunny arrived yet folks?


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[rusty_nail]

Sure did. Very happy kiddies

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[rusty_nail]

home and finished unpacking. great trip, awesome people, amazing location and fantastic weather. thanks for your company all who attended, you lot are an awesome bunch

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[MB]

Glad to hear home Safe & Well Nicko mate!
Might just be my iCrapple phone but piccies didn’t seem to upload/brokeny symbol [emoji107][emoji107]
Who’s still up on the river tonight mate?


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[rusty_nail]

Glad to hear home Safe & Well Nicko mate!
Might just be my iCrapple phone but piccies didn’t seem to upload/brokeny symbol [emoji107][emoji107]
Who’s still up on the river tonight mate?


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hopefully working now mate, had a tinker. i think all exceppt AB and Mudrunner have left.those two were heading off tomorrow to avoid the traffic. TBH, it really wasnt that bad hey. flowed nicely even past yarra glen etc.

[MB]

Piccie now of your Beaut Handmade Cot mate, might be an iCrapple/Tappa issue.
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[MB]

EDIT: Magically all better now, top pictures, thanks for sharing mate [emoji106][emoji106]


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[Bob]

home and finished unpacking. great trip, awesome people, amazing location and fantastic weather. thanks for your company all who attended, you lot are an awesome bunch

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God's own Country. Spewing we could not make it.

Glad you all enjoyed it

[mudski]

home and finished unpacking. great trip, awesome people, amazing location and fantastic weather. thanks for your company all who attended, you lot are an awesome bunch


Bloody spewin' I couldn't be there with you guys but, the things you have to do with family.... Plus the early exit I had to do for a doc's app I had to do today kinda stuffed things for me.

[matfew]

Just rolled in myself. Stunning weather except last night and today but still only shooting rain on n off. Thanks all for the great weekend love being away on these trips. Great company and times had by all. Even after the Convo goes very south after lots of "medicine" lmao. So funny as **** lol.

Forgot to take pics. Thanks again all had a great time

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[MudRunnerTD]

Im going home on the back of a Tow Truck daah daah dah dah daaah dah dah dah dah daaah.

Sh1t.

Glad i made it. Glad i hung around. Tribe. Had a great weekend.

[MudRunnerTD]

Fair dinkum gents. RACV Toral Care is a No Brainer. If you dont have it invest.

I blew my rear Diff. Its Easter. No hire cars available to get my family home. RACV paid their Branch $1000 to tow my camper and carry my family home. I will ride in the tow truck when it arrives.

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[mudski]

Going to hard on the sand Darren? Any signs of it going pre bang?
I punched a hole in the housing on my H260 when I blew the diff.

[MudRunnerTD]

Going to hard on the sand Darren? Any signs of it going pre bang?
I punched a hole in the housing on my H260 when I blew the diff.

Nah mate. I did not make it into camp. I noticed it was making a noised after strathmerton. Then went bang and it was over. Matty xame ans grabbed my camper. Nicko and i removed the tail shaft and we limped into Camp friday night. Set up and enjoyed the weekend. Dealing with it today.

Called around. Patrolapart wanted $450 change over for a 300,000km unit with a 90 day warranty.

360 Gearbox and Differentials in Bayswater are going to fully rebuild it with new bearings, crown wheel and pinion on Friday morning for $1100. I have to remove and refit.

[rusty_nail]

Option 2 sounds much better mate. I can collect it if you can't get there during trade hours, I work just around the corner.

My car is at HT's, used about 6 litres on the way home, I feel most of it is through the surge tank. Harry will investigate and let me know. He's still not convinced it's the head though. Possible hose under pressure or poor connection to hose at barb sucking air under heat. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

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[PeeBee]

Fair dinkum gents. RACV Toral Care is a No Brainer. If you dont have it invest.

I blew my rear Diff. Its Easter. No hire cars available to get my family home. RACV paid their Branch $1000 to tow my camper and carry my family home. I will ride in the tow truck when it arrives.

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Totally agreed darren, money in the bank. Everyone hates paying insurance until the time comes along when you need it. Sorry to hear about the misfortune, but at least its a pretty straight forward repair

[mudski]

Option 2 sounds much better mate. I can collect it if you can't get there during trade hours, I work just around the corner.

My car is at HT's, used about 6 litres on the way home, I feel most of it is through the surge tank. Harry will investigate and let me know. He's still not convinced it's the head though. Possible hose under pressure or poor connection to hose at barb sucking air under heat. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

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Thats what mine was doing at Cape Jaffa. Using heaps of coolant. Spewing it out the overflow bottle. Ended up being a dodgy hose fitting and when the engine was cooling down, instead of sucking the coolant back in from the overflow, it was sucking in air from the dodgy fitting.
MudRunnerTD. So whats gone in the diff? Pinion bearing?

[MudRunnerTD]

Thats what mine was doing at Cape Jaffa. Using heaps of coolant. Spewing it out the overflow bottle. Ended up being a dodgy hose fitting and when the engine was cooling down, instead of sucking the coolant back in from the overflow, it was sucking in air from the dodgy fitting.
MudRunnerTD. So whats gone in the diff? Pinion bearing?

Not sure mate. Id say ilI have done some more damage and expect it to be messy in there.