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« Reply #225 on Apr 17, 2012, 10:42pm »
well I'm looking forward to the nats, my van is not quite ready, but i just dont have the energy to finish polishing it all over again, only got half done this time. i had more energy a year ago. the van is up and running, and fully operating (but no water tank yet). I'm just coming with van as it is, and clean inside and out. I'll be there by myself, anyone else coming alone? or are all partnered?
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« Reply #226 on Apr 18, 2012, 11:01am »
Hi fireballv8,

Don't worry about your van having to look perfect. On the whole, that's not what we are about. Some people will manage to have their vans looking fantastic, but others either won't have the time, skills, energy or inclination to work on their vans prior to the nationals.

But it's the joining in that counts. :D :D Basically we are a very friendly bunch and have made some great friendships over the years. We just like to get out and about and enjoy ourselves.

I will also be there by myself and expect that there will be a few others in the same boat.

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« Reply #227 on Apr 18, 2012, 12:56pm »
I will be travelling up with a group and spending a week in Cowra with all the friends I've made but my wife is staying home so does this put me in the alone catagory? don't think so. ;D
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« Reply #228 on Apr 18, 2012, 8:09pm »

Apr 18, 2012, 11:01am, 1954homemade wrote:
Hi fireballv8,

Don't worry about your van having to look perfect. On the whole, that's not what we are about. Some people will manage to have their vans looking fantastic, but others either won't have the time, skills, energy or inclination to work on their vans prior to the nationals.

But it's the joining in that counts. :D :D Basically we are a very friendly bunch and have made some great friendships over the years. We just like to get out and about and enjoy ourselves.

I will also be there by myself and expect that there will be a few others in the same boat.

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Well said Di.....That sums up the vintage vanning scene / fraternity perfectly. 8-)

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« Reply #229 on Apr 20, 2012, 1:57pm »
Not long to go now ;) ;) ;)...............bit of a spring clean :D :D :D.............and Cowra here we come!!!!!!!!!!!! :P :P


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« Reply #230 on Apr 20, 2012, 4:16pm »
I had an MRI a few days ago and spoke to my Doctor a little while ago.

The upshot is that he strongly advised against driving to Cowra, so this means a site is up for grabs.

Arrive 28/4 and depart 4/5.

Have a great time everyone and take plenty of photos.

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« Reply #231 on Apr 20, 2012, 5:43pm »
G'day Max,

Bad luck mate.. but it is better to heed their advice even though they can be a pain in the butt sometimes.

I hope things improve for you and you are able to get about again real soon.

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« Reply #232 on Apr 20, 2012, 6:30pm »
Geeeeeeez Max, hope it's not serious? guess you'll just need to wait for posted pics to see how "STU" turned out now, all the best for your recovery.
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« Reply #233 on Apr 20, 2012, 7:23pm »
Hi Max,

Sorry to hear you arent going to Cowra, I was looking forward to catching up with you.

You have to do what the doctor says unfortunately.

Hopefully you wont have to go thru what I did last year, but if that happens you can rest assured the medical people will have it under control.

All the best for the future

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« Reply #234 on Apr 20, 2012, 8:23pm »
Hi Max,

Sorry to hear that you are not well enought to attend Cowra.

Take it easy and do as the doctors say and hopefully you will be on the road to recovery real soon.

All the best
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« Reply #235 on Apr 20, 2012, 8:25pm »
Clyde,

I notice those photos of Barb cleaning Fugly don't have a date on them. ??? ???

You don't fool us, I bet they were taken some time ago and Fugly is going to turn up at Cowra looking totally different ;D ;D

Have a safe trip

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« Reply #236 on Apr 21, 2012, 12:36am »

Apr 18, 2012, 11:01am, 1954homemade wrote:
Hi fireballv8,

Don't worry about your van having to look perfect. On the whole, that's not what we are about. Some people will manage to have their vans looking fantastic, but others either won't have the time, skills, energy or inclination to work on their vans prior to the nationals.

But it's the joining in that counts. :D :D Basically we are a very friendly bunch and have made some great friendships over the years. We just like to get out and about and enjoy ourselves.

I will also be there by myself and expect that there will be a few others in the same boat.

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Yep...........doesn't matter, as long as they don't leak in water then all's good 8-)
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« Reply #237 on Apr 21, 2012, 10:50am »
Some people are already on their way to Cowra. 8-) 8-)

I only have one more sleep before I leave in the morning - it's exciting. ;D ;D

I hope everyone has a safe trip.

See you at Cowra.

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« Reply #238 on Apr 21, 2012, 6:47pm »
Rodnet leave on Monday morn and join up with Dennis, Di and other SEQers at Armidale.. Really on a high. ;D

Best wishes and safe travels for all. Don't drive faster than your angels can fly. ;) ;)
Rod and Jeanette :-*
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« Reply #239 on Apr 21, 2012, 7:21pm »
And one more sleep for me as well :D picking up dave01 on the way through then drive on to catch up with f/f , I also believe we will be meeting up with a few more along the way, wont be long now ;D
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« Reply #240 on Apr 21, 2012, 7:35pm »
I'm still waiting for the towbar for my car :o :o, I have been given assurances it will arrive in time. ::) ::) ::)
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« Reply #241 on Apr 21, 2012, 9:22pm »
I read all these postings tonite of people who are on the road now, leaving tomorrow or in one or two days time and I am so jealous I want to run out and jump in the car and go right now :o :oCrikey it's going to be a long week :'( :'( :( :o.
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« Reply #242 on Apr 21, 2012, 10:23pm »
Hey Humpty
Which car are you bringing?....surely the Royal, Pete?
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« Reply #243 on Apr 21, 2012, 10:27pm »
Night all !!! off to have my last sleep :D see ya soon.
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« Reply #244 on Apr 22, 2012, 8:26am »


WHAT DAY IS THE CRUISE IN THE CLASSICS TO CANOWINDRA ON AGAIN ? ??? DER BRAIN HAS FORGOTTEN ???







HAPPY TRAILS TO EVERYONE TRAVELLING THIS WEEK . :D
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« Reply #245 on Apr 22, 2012, 11:07am »

Apr 18, 2012, 11:01am, 1954homemade wrote:
Hi fireballv8,

Don't worry about your van having to look perfect. On the whole, that's not what we are about. Some people will manage to have their vans looking fantastic, but others either won't have the time, skills, energy or inclination to work on their vans prior to the nationals.

But it's the joining in that counts. :D :D Basically we are a very friendly bunch and have made some great friendships over the years. We just like to get out and about and enjoy ourselves.

I will also be there by myself and expect that there will be a few others in the same boat.

Regards
Diane


thanks for thew encouragement, I was feeling a bit down when i wrote my post, feel a little better now, I think I need a holiday... say? isn't there some sort of get together of old vans at cowra?... I'll go to that, and have a break !!! ::) :)
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« Reply #246 on Apr 22, 2012, 11:35am »
All the best to all of you and your vans - have a great time and drive safe :)

Oh, and please take lots of pics to post here :)
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« Reply #247 on Apr 22, 2012, 1:39pm »
I now have one less sleep til I leave for Cowra, as my boss has given me an early minute, which means I don't have to work next Friday.
I should now be able to get to Cowra on Sat arvo instead of Sunday arvo.
I reckon that I will ring Cowra Van park on Sat morning to see if I can get in a day early. If that's not possible, then I will probably stay in West Wyalong or Grenfell on Sat night, which will give me an easy drive to Cowra Sun morning.
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« Reply #248 on Apr 22, 2012, 7:37pm »
Well now I am kinda ripped off. >:( >:( >:(

Fully a week ago Mum and Dad put my new axel in and doesn't my butt look great! ;D ;D ;D

Yesterday Dad finished taking out all the old zinc screws in my aluminium and replaced them with NEW brass slot head screws. I feel soooo special.

Today Mum and Dad put me on the back of the car and off we go!!!!














For a TEST RUN!?!?!?!?!?!?







What the hell is that all about. Here I am thinking I am off to the Nationals, but NOOOOOOOOO, we did maybe 15km, just to get a run on the freeway to make sure I was gunna behave with me new axel.

Now I have to wait until next Saturday to go - what will the lady vans do until I get there?? Hold on girls I'll be there soon!! (As soon as Dad takes me that is!!! >:( >:( >:()

Lots of love Curtis
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« Reply #249 on Apr 23, 2012, 7:27pm »

Apr 22, 2012, 8:26am, MRFJ55 wrote:


WHAT DAY IS THE CRUISE IN THE CLASSICS TO CANOWINDRA ON AGAIN ? ??? DER BRAIN HAS FORGOTTEN ???







HAPPY TRAILS TO EVERYONE TRAVELLING THIS WEEK . :D



Hiya Maurie..
The car run to Canowindra ( 33k ) is on Tuesday 1st of May.
Lots ta see and do....
Click on " Itenary for Cowra " Thread ...its all there mate.

I have to shoot up there.... ( Literally shoot up there in the car .. not like Ben Hall did .. and shoot up the town ) and collect an ebay win on the Monday.. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :-X :-X ;)

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