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Post by RollyDog on Dec 30, 2012 22:35:36 GMT 10
The annual Pine Rivers 'ROCK N RODZ' is on Saturday 25th May 2013. 2011 and 2012 were great events and we had a large turn out in 2012 for this great event here with a large car show, and caravans of course plus some fantastic Rock and Roll music from Saturday morning till Saturday night. As per 2012 I can organise overnight camping at the Lawnton Show grounds after the event as those who did this partied on and some made a trip to Old Petrie Town Country markets on the Sunday morning.
The main change this time (requested by many members) is we'll enter earlier, possibly 10am but i'd still like to meet up the road and enter as a group as we make a grand entrance to the delight of the crowds and organisers.
More details later but mark the callendar for this great event.
Rollydog
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Post by RollyDog on Jan 7, 2013 21:26:44 GMT 10
Confirmed on Saturday that the Lawnton show grounds will be happy to have the vans there again after the RockNRodz event. Now I just have to sort a towbar for the new tow car as I am going to sell the Hunter wagon.
Rollydog
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Post by cluelesssharon on Jan 13, 2013 13:02:04 GMT 10
Hi
We will try and get there, it's the only place we can drive the car without using RACQ.
Take care
Sharon & Steve
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Post by RollyDog on Feb 20, 2013 21:39:05 GMT 10
Entries are now being taken for this event. Entry is $10 which is a donation to the Rotary Club of Albany Creek Use the on line booking below and ensure you enter the following info as Car Club :- Vintage Caravans.comEntry Time ; 9.30am (this will help identify our group and the room i need to allocate on the day.) If everyone is agreeable we can again meet up the road at the car park of the Strathpine railway station by 9.15am and drive in convoy into the event. Last year we entered at 11am but most thought this too late so i have taken the 9.30am option. ** Overnight camping will again be at the Pine Rivers Showgrounds, Gympie road Strathpine - price yet to be confirmed but as per last year the managers will work out a good deal. Enter on line and pm me your details including car type and van type and whether you will be camping and i will create a list. Looking forward to another great Rock N Rodz event  Rollydog |
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Post by RollyDog on Feb 26, 2013 16:42:35 GMT 10
Here is the link to the Rock n Rodz web site with all details of the event. Halfway down the page is the link to on line registration for the 'Car show and shine'. ## The main stipulation here is you must have an older car as the tow car. Remember the $10 entry fee is a donation to the Rotary Club of Albany Creek and for that you get a great day of old cars and rock and roll music. Remember to pm me your details so that i can allocate an area for our group. Rollydog www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/rodz/ |
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Post by cluelesssharon on Apr 11, 2013 17:32:54 GMT 10
Hi Rollydog
We have booked, so everyone get a move on and get booked in. We are hoping to take Milly the plywood is professionally propped up against a brick wall with a plant pot on it creating a lovely curve. All we need is a few days of good weather, hey this is Queensland.
Take care
Sharon & Steve
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Post by RollyDog on Apr 11, 2013 22:35:39 GMT 10
Apart from the 400 or so classic cars and hot rods on display here is the entertainment line up.
MAIN STAGE with MC – Steve Allison
1.00 – 1.45pm Hi-Way 1
1.45 – 2.00pm Dance Display - MAD
2.00 – 2.45pm No Standing
2.45 – 3.00pm Rockin’ Dance Competition
3.00 – 3.45pm The Eagles (Tribute)
3.45 – 4.00pm Pin Up Competition
4.00 – 4.45pm Thunderstruck (Tribute)
4.45 – 5.00pm Rockin’ Dance Competition
5.00 – 6.00pm Classic Creedence (Tribute)
6.00 – 6.30pm Mayor’s Address and Car Show & Shine Winners Announcement
6.30 – 7.30pm ABBA Live (Tribute)
7.30 – 7.45pm Rockin’ Dance Competition - Final
7.45 – 8.55pm Cliff Richard – The Event (Tribute)
8.55 – 9.00pm Fireworks
A Big day and a great night. !
Rollydog
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Post by RollyDog on Apr 15, 2013 20:45:45 GMT 10
BOOKED IN SO FAR
Cluelesssharon
Stan62
Rollydog
KingWoody
If last year's event was any indication then this will again be a great mis of hot rods and classic cars along with some fantastic rock and roll music. Remember to book on line and the $10 entry fee goes to charity.
Rollydog
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Post by King Woody on Apr 17, 2013 21:22:44 GMT 10
we're booked in too!
Mark & Glenda
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Post by RollyDog on Apr 26, 2013 22:02:15 GMT 10
Spoke to the organisers this week and arranged to park the same way we did last year so plenty of room around us for more vans yet.
I am also bringin one of the Austin Princess Limousines to take some of the artists up to the stage. Should be a great event again!
Rollydog
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Post by RollyDog on Apr 26, 2013 22:20:42 GMT 10
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Post by RollyDog on May 12, 2013 20:19:33 GMT 10
UPDATE FROM THE ORGANISERS
They will allow Vintage Caravans towed by modern cars if I keep them together or if we unhook the cars and put them in an area just over from the vans. You can book in on the day but phone or text me or put a comment here.
Remember it is this Saturday with entry from 9am.
Classic cars with great Rock N Roll music equals a fantastic day out !
Rollydog
0417 620877
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Post by Vintage Caravan Magazine on May 21, 2013 9:24:46 GMT 10
VCM is booked in!
I'll be there and would love to camp over too and convoy in with you guys!
It's our 2nd birthday celebrations so there will be cake and pink champers again!
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Post by RollyDog on May 21, 2013 18:27:07 GMT 10
Thanks Lisa. It will be good to see you down there.
RE CONVOY:- I think it may be easier this year for everyone to just arrive at their own convenience rather than meet at the train station.
BUT as you drive in the park and and turn left through the gate beep your horn a few times so that I notice you coming in and will guide you to the parking for VV members.
Remember as you come in to mention to the parking attendants you are with the VV group .
Remember you can book on the day if you decide at the last minute.
At this stage weather prediction is good for Saturday.
Rod G aka Rollydog
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Post by margra on May 24, 2013 17:21:32 GMT 10
G'day Rod, will be there tomorrow so leave me a spot please
Graham
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Post by RollyDog on May 24, 2013 22:38:45 GMT 10
Certainly Graham. Look forward to catching up.
Rember everyone. Enter the park and just as you turn left to go to the parking toot your horn so i know to watch out for you.
The Munro Pixie is hooked up behind the Hunter and ready to go !
Rollydog.
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Post by cluelesssharon on May 26, 2013 16:37:07 GMT 10
Congrats to Debbie and Stan for wining best caravan at the show, well done.
Sharon & Steve
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Post by stan62 on May 26, 2013 16:47:24 GMT 10
Thanks sharon, it was the awning that made the difference.
cheers deb.
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Post by Jellybean on May 26, 2013 17:36:10 GMT 10
Congratulations Stan & Deb - well deserved Dianne & John |
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Post by stan62 on May 26, 2013 17:58:32 GMT 10
Thanks, its nice to have a van appreciated at a car show.
cheers stan & deb.
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Post by RollyDog on May 26, 2013 18:00:59 GMT 10
Thanks to those that attended. We only had a small number but the quality of the vans was A+. Good to see a new vehicle, the red FE ute with the Kennedy and Graham and Marg travelled from the sunshine coast. The Arrow Royal of Sharon and Steve looks great matched to the Zephr and Stan and Deb's Holden & van got plenty of attention. There were a few other vans including Ray with the blue Ford Torino as tow car. It was great to see some other members who couldn't bring their vans drop in for a chat. My appologies to those who wanted to put up their awning but I was pushed by the parking guys to close up the area a bit more and so space between vans was then limited . This was due to Rotary changing the way they stacked the cars this year so our side filled more quickly BUT I have an idea for next year that i will cover in a review to the council as the parking guys from Rotary suggested they may send us to the far corner then and we don't want that. Please give me your thoughts on this. Firstly we arrive by 9am to ensure we get into the area when more space is available for parking and turning. Because members like to sit outside their vans and talk to people that are looking through them I thought we run the vans one facing forward and the other facing back in the row so that the doors of two vans face each other and one of those vans for the first four rows can put up their awning so that two couples can share the shade near their vans and there is enough room for the public to mingle about and inspect the vans. This is a great event for us and one at which we should also support Vintage Caravan Magazine as their annual birthday event and i beleive I can get this idea across to the organisers so that we stay in the prime area. I was that busy with the Limo stand and other things that I didn't even know there was a trophy for best Vintage Caravan but I can inform the judges next year not to take into account awnings/ annexes etc. To me the event is much more than judging and trophies. It is a once a year social meeting where our members get a chance to be amongst 350 great classic cars and enjoy the rock n roll music while sharing the company of our fellow Vintage caravan members. Rollydog |
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Post by RollyDog on May 28, 2013 21:06:01 GMT 10
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Post by King Woody on May 29, 2013 7:40:05 GMT 10
Hi Rollydog
My humblest apologies for not being able to attend this year. We were booked in, but "life" got in the way of us having a good time with great people. It looks like a terrific lineup of vans on display.
If I can add my 2 cents worth to the space debate - I would push earnestly for the space to display our vans properly with ALL of our annexes up. It is the way we use them in any camp situation and our annexes are an essential part of staying in a caravan - modern or vintage!
The organisers should be understanding of this as the vans will be displayed in a much more realistic situation and so adding to the enjoyment for the public.
Just my thoughts anyway...
Kind regards
Mark & Glenda
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Post by sutcac on May 29, 2013 9:04:43 GMT 10
Hi King Woodies. Couldn't agree more. Our vans are becoming increasingly more popular with the general public,and at some shows are considered the 'highlight' by many.  For organisers to allow space for v vans to only be displayed 'cheek and jowl' does themselves, the vans and Joe public a great disservice.    I'm sure the future will see more consideration being given to the display space allocated to our vans,by the more astute show organisers.  Having said that.....not all V Vanners are up for displaying or 'showing' their vans at all......and that's cool too!  Sutcac aka Cactus  |
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Post by RollyDog on May 29, 2013 12:49:39 GMT 10
I totally agree but the issues here are
. Other non VV members bring their vans and wanted to put up annexes as well.
. Rotary members were running the parking and were pushing me for room as they had , according to the local paper today a record 450+ cars this year.
It is something to think of for next year as it is a great event to attend but I want to keep the vans in the same area rather than go out to the far side because:-
. Keeps the vans amongst the cars and the wandering public.
. More convenient for our members.
. Better security for the little accessories we put out as there are more people milling around.
It all came together on Saturday and everyone had a great time so now we relax until next year's event and go from there.
Rollydog
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