NATIONAL FORUM MEETUP: QUEENSLAND: Mon Oct 1 - Sat Oct 6: Neurum Creek Bush Retreat

[Bigrig]

Just went through the poll, and the posts of people who've stated they're coming and haven't yet polled, and PM's etc of people who've contacted me and are pretty much 'definite'' and the numbers look like the following:

Approximately 83-85 people thus far

Wowser!!!! Get on board peeps!!!!

[AB]

Need to crack the 100 mate, looking promising already!!!

[Bigrig]

Need to crack the 100 mate, looking promising already!!!

EDIT: missed 4 potentials that Silver posted up - that would take it closer to 90 people at this point!!!!!

We should crack it I reckon ... there's still around 4 or 5 other members who are 'definite maybes' as it were, so just those with their families would crack it ... not to mention people are starting to invite other friends and family etc and bumping up their already posted numbers ... on top of that, I have a possible 8 other people who may be coming also ...

120 is my personal target - it'll be great no matter what, and if you watch that original video there's a perfect (and I mean 'perfect') hill area across the road to park all the cars up and get a massive group shot!!!

Sooooo .... to everyone, your challenge if you choose to accept it (Mission Impossible style!! lol) is to invite other friends and family and turn this thing into a truly amazing, memorable and 'once in a lifetime' event.

My wife (bless her) has taken on the 'event management' aspect of this and is organising a week full of 'optional' activities for all ages, so right from little tikes through to golden oldies, everyone will be catered for to ensure they have an awesome time!!!

To summarise quickly so people don't have to go back through the posts, some of the events planned for the week include:

1. Jumping castle for the kids
2. Face painter and clown for the kids
3. Free nightly movies for the kids (and some adults no doubt!! I love the Lion King!!! lol)
4. Heaps of different free games for the kids
5. 4 hour wine tasting event (for the adults if I need to clarify!! lol)
6. Local band one afternoon
7. Two separate nights of 'communal dinners' cooked for us so everyone can sit back and relax - about $7 per adult each, and $4 per child
8. Trivia night
9. 'Fun' driving challenge for the ladies (partners to navigate!! Should be a giggle!!)
10. Bribe Island tour
11. Beerburrum Forest 4wd runs (easy to extreme)
12. Maleny region tour (wineries, cheese factory, boutique/craft shopping, etc - and beautiful scenery!!)
13. Sumo suits/gladiator games
14. 4WDTV covering the event
15. Sponsors prizes for different events/awards (to be worked out for what as yet)
16. Beach fishing for those wanting to
17. Sunshine coast day tour
18. Relaxation, enjoyment, and a week with great like minded people!!!!

Still open to suggestions for other events also as I'd like to ensure people can do as much or as little as they like without pressure - everything is optional to a degree ... sort of a 'pick your own adventure' week where at least everything is already mapped out and organised for you to make it as stress free as possible.

Over to you all ... I can't wait!!!!

[AB]

Love it mate, this will be a ripper trip indeed....Except for this bit below....

9. 'Fun' driving challenge for the ladies (partners to navigate!! Should be a giggle!!)

My Lady cannot drive manual and there is not chance in hell she's getting behind the wheel of Bluey....lol

[Bigrig]

Love it mate, this will be a ripper trip indeed....Except for this bit below....



My Lady cannot drive manual and there is not chance in hell she's getting behind the wheel of Bluey....lol

Best she learns then!!!!! LMFAO

Yep, shaping up nicely now ... a LOT of people, a great venue, and quite simply I'm busting out of the skin to get there (note to self ... don't wish your time away big boy!! lol).

[Ben-e-boy]

i am a straggler, but a definite :P

x2 I dont lift a single finger untill the last minute

[macca86]

I'm going to try my heart out to make it on the friday night with jenni and stay for the saturday them maybe head to rainbow/ doubleisland point for the rest of the weekend.
Just started a new job and with my wedding and mates wedding I can't take more time off work. worst case I make it on saturday to help pack up

[myzathreeby]

Count me in Big Rig
Had a chat with my Missus and she is keen, We miss the trips we used to do, and haven't had a decent holiday for years.
You have put a hell of a lot of time and effort into this, and would love to be part of it.
We live at Palmwoods, so only about an hour away.
We have actually been to Neurum before, for an overnight stay, just the 2 of us. and thought it was a great place, well looked after and run by a great family.
They love the kids and always keen to make sure they are catered for.
We have sold the camper trailer but should have a trailer tent by Oct.
I am assuming we will have a normal camp site each to set up.
Looking forward to getting the old girl a bit grubby (The Patrol that is...)
Cheers John

[myzathreeby]

Hey Big Rig, I am sure my Son and his family would love to come but he has a Jeep, would that be OK..

[growler2058]

Big rigs wife owns a Jeep mate so doubt itd not be a problem she's a Croatian kick boxer and would smash him if he said anything untoward jeeps hahahahahaha


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