EOI - Family Reunion in 2013

[DX grunt]

I thought I'd start a thread for a 'family reunion' in 2015.

You blokes are family. I haven't laughed this much in a long time.

To celebrate the success of this forum and gaining newly founded friendships, I'd like to propose that we meet 'somewhere in Australia' in 2015 - preferably somewhere warm and sit around the campfire at night and spin a yarn or two, or three. LOL

While you're thinking of a 'spot', we need to decide if it's going to be family orientated and pet friendly. Food for thought.

It's not that far away. I've chosen that year, because it will give most of us time to do mods and save up for a great reunion.

I have to 'request' my holidays 12 months in advance, so I need the extra time to plan.

Things change, I know. Some people may be doing other things in 2015, and I understand that too.

In 2014, I'll ask Andy to put up a Poll - 'What state do you live in?' and that should be a good gauge of where it'll be, but keep the ideas flowing. It's pointless doing a poll now, coz the dynamics will have changed that much, the statistics will be well and truly out of date.

Either way, I believe it'll be east of the WA/SA border, so I'll be taking at least 3 days to drive there, then at least 3 days to drive back - depending on what part of WA I'm transferred to. I have to think logistically. I might even fly and hire a patrol as well as thinking about the wear and tear on the old bod!

If you're keen, start saving now for our family reunion in 2015.
Remember, spend a bit, save a bit.

This thread is in 'draft', so any suggestions would be welcome.

Take care out there.

Ross
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Avid Dockers supporter and 'true blue', 'ridgie didge', West Aussie (and a John Williamson fan!)

[AB]

Atleast my misses cant say "you never told me about this"...lol

5 years warning should be enough for her!

Sounds good Rossco.

[Muzza]

Great idea Ross.

That would be one hell of a catch up mate.

[YNOT]

Sounds good to me too. Were spread all over Australia, so somewhere in the middle seems logical.

Tony

[patch697]

Rossco you can count on me being there old mate. I wouldn't miss a shin dig like that for quids.....

Cheers
Paul

[DX grunt]

Rossco you can count on me being there old mate. I wouldn't miss a shin dig like that for quids.....

Cheers
Paul

I think this thing's gunna be bigger than 'Ben Hur'. I'm just gauging interest at this stage, but planning needs to start sometime!

Most of us will probably need to book our leave pass early. Good to see Andy, our administrator, was the first cab off the rank!!!!

Damn this Aussie slang. I can't stop it now!! LOL

[DX grunt]

Sounds good to me too. Were spread all over Australia, so somewhere in the middle seems logical.

Tony

Adelaide, somewhere north of Adelaide or Ularoo ???

[DX grunt]

My initial thoughts are:

It's most likely going to be held in South Oz or NT somewhere near Ularoo.

Let's not 'reinvent the wheel'. If anybody knows of any 4wd club or a large group of people who has done something similar, can u please give them a call and find out the 'nuts and bolts' of how it worked.

Realistically, we need to find a place that will have plenty of food, showers and toilets. To do that, we'll need to talk to the 'locals' to find out what's available.

This campfire is starting to turn into a bonfire. hahahaha

Everyone of us must remember, not only are we 'on show', but every Nissan Patrol owner in Australia is on show, and every Nissan Patrol Club in Australia is on show - even though they won't be there. I don't expect any trouble, but we will need to self regulate and expect to be 'monitored' by the local constabulary - purely because of the numbers expected.

I don't expect to see, or hear of, one patrol doing 'circle work or hooning around', but if you get caught, expect to get your truck 'seized'. I'm so looking forward to this gathering. Remember we have to decide if it's a family and pet friendly gathering. We may need to think about charging an entry fee too. Another option is to pay somebody to do the lot, including a band, and just pay up. We've got 2 years to think about it and 2 years to organise it. We don't want to be running around in the last few weeks organising things?

Keep those thoughts coming, people

[AB]

Lets just keep this thread and throw ideas around.

Jeez Rossco, you got us excited now!

[YNOT]

I think that's a great suggestion Plas.

Tony