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Post by atouchofglass on Jun 9, 2013 17:42:33 GMT 10
So I was drowning my sorrows the other day not being able to get to any of the recent events in Qld. Then thought - "What the heck..... how about an event in early August." So how's about this "Lucinda on the beach" 2nd - 4th of August.Have been there before and it is a nice clean park. Right beside the longest sugar wharf in the southern hemisphere. 5.8kms long  The local shop sells the best fish and chips ever and Ingham has some of the best and freshest seafood available. Convinced yet? ;D ;D ;D Just got to get onto the park owners to see what they have on - events wise - that weekend. Just running it up the flag pole to see if anyone salutes it.  Watch this space Will have updates this week Cheers Atog |
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Post by ralphndi on Jun 11, 2013 18:35:50 GMT 10
Hi!.Okay if I and another mexitorian Roadhaven/Chev nutter attend.
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Post by atouchofglass on Jun 11, 2013 20:43:31 GMT 10
Hi ralphndi Of course Everyone is welcome Just have to chase the owners up and check what events they may have on. Can't see it being a problem as the park is quite a decent size. Did I mention that there's a really nice pub within staggering distance? Cheers Atog |
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Post by atouchofglass on Jun 12, 2013 15:46:33 GMT 10
Rang through today
Can get two sites with slabs together and two without slabs together.
So need to book asap
Seems it is the busiest season for them with all the snow birds coming north. ;D ;D
PM me and I'll arrange for your sites.
But need to be quick on this one
We'll be there will you?
Cheers
Atog
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Post by sportsman 1 on Jun 20, 2013 12:55:55 GMT 10
It seems there may be another Mexitorian in the area then.
If the Vagabond and Sportsman make it that far we may call in.
Leigh.
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Post by ralphndi on Jun 21, 2013 19:33:57 GMT 10
Hi! Atog.
We will be there ,with ff geoff.
Regards ralphndi.
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Post by bigkel on Jun 21, 2013 20:57:55 GMT 10
Hi Atog ,
i may be able to make it along , but it will have to be one of those almost last minute decisions .
The Cairns Swap Meet and Car Show is on Sun 11th August (camp over on the 10th ,small fee.) every one is welcome to come along ,Swap starts at 6 am on the Sunday .
cheers Kel.
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Post by atouchofglass on Jun 22, 2013 9:00:08 GMT 10
Hey Everyone Great to hear there will be a few coming. Now we have good news and bad news  Good news is that there are spaces available. Considering this is peak season for Lucinda..... see I told you it was a great place ;D Bad news is There is only four available at the moment. And It is two lots of two. IE two sites together and further away another two sites together. Here is their website www.wanderers-lucinda.com.au/Phone number is: 4777 8213 Geneviève is the lady you want to talk to, she is lovely and will help as best she can. To get in you will need to make a call ASAP. We have stayed there twice and it is a lovely park. Having never done this before I am not sure how to organise it. So have left it up to members to make their bookings If there is any problems please PM me and I will see what I can do. ;D Cheers Atog |
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Post by atouchofglass on Jun 22, 2013 9:12:30 GMT 10
AND Just to whet your appetite  This was in 2011 Just after a cyclone so on the way to Paluma where this bridge is, was thrashed. Hopefully it is all good now.  At the same time we went to Mt Fox a dormant volcano.... yes dormant not extinct. But it was disappointing, so here's a photo but don't recommend it as a trip.  Do recommend highly a trip to Wallaman falls Highest single drop waterfall in Australia. Lovely drive through the rainforest to get there and accessible for all types of cars... some dirt road but not much. www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/girringun-wallaman/about.html  The resident park curlews are very tame but cautious about people  The sugar terminal jetty is huge - from memory 5.8kms long The mountain in the background is Hinchinbrook Island. There is a memorial in the park at Lucinda for those that died in a plane crash in the 1940's. a B24 struck the top of the mountain while flying to New Guinea. www.ozatwar.com/ozcrashes/qld124.htm    Looking forward to it Cheers Atog |
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Post by atouchofglass on Jul 14, 2013 6:54:17 GMT 10
Not long to go now everyone.
Hope those holidaying in the North are enjoying our sunny warm days.....
Well.... our overcast, windy days is more like it at the moment.
It will be fine on the 2nd ..... promise.... I've ordered fine weather with a touch of sunshine. ;D
Atog
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Post by atouchofglass on Jul 27, 2013 13:12:49 GMT 10
Friday next week..... Lucinda here we come. ;D ;D
Looking forward to seeing those that can make it.
Atog
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Post by ralphndi on Aug 1, 2013 19:28:33 GMT 10
Hi ! Atog.
AT Paronella park and the weather isfine.
ralphndi
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Post by atouchofglass on Aug 2, 2013 7:38:36 GMT 10
Mate I'll be down there mid afternoon.
You'll know it's me cause the grin will be from ear to ear.
;D ;D ;D
Atog
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Post by firefighter on Aug 2, 2013 7:52:13 GMT 10
 Hi All Looks like atog has orgainised a great event for our members in FNQ at Lucinda......looking forward to it........ suns out another beautiful day in Cairns .....Roadhaven will be there but not the chev Vintage caravans . com flag will be out flying .....like it was a couple weeks ago at the tip of Australia ( Cape York) Run in to forum member Gypsy Rose the other day in Cooktown ...... 1950s bondwood caravan and i think John & Vicky will be also attending at Lucinda in there bondwood van cheers Geoff ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by atouchofglass on Aug 4, 2013 17:42:11 GMT 10
Yep Good time was had by all and the VV flag was flying  Even the local wildlife came over to see what the fuss was all about. ;D  The Roadhaven was there as well  As was Gypsy Rose. Flying the flag when we left this morning.   Happy hour was a big hit with all that attended. It was from 5 to 11pm Damn those blokes can talk ;D ;D Cheers to all and thanks to those that could make it. Atog |
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Post by ralphndi on Aug 6, 2013 19:56:38 GMT 10
Hi! Atog.
Thanks for a great weekend at Lucinda .
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Post by firefighter on Aug 6, 2013 20:28:30 GMT 10
G'day ATOC Thanks for organising the F N Q weekend away at Lucinda after you went home Sunday we went up the hills (what a drive) to view Wallaman falls....... Highest single drop waterfall in Australia.....268 metres It was good to catch up with forum member Gypsy Rose with a 1950,s bondwood van.........John & Vicky are into the last month of a 12 months trip around Australia in Gypsy Rose We left forum members Ralfndi this morning they are heading over to the Birdsville races  Hey atog .....yesterday we found a vintage Olympic van ( on a farm) about 8 kms from Lucinda......(heading over to Forest Beach to the pub for lunch) Hey Ralf ....we done a tyre at Townsville on the roadhaven after we left you this morning......guess it goes with the tyre that blew out and front and back windows I broke on the Toyota on the trip up Cape York a few weeks ago Cheers f/f ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by bigkel on Aug 6, 2013 20:52:05 GMT 10
Atog ( and any one else that may be around ) , REMINDER , the Cairns Swap meet and car show is on this Sunday , 11th AUGUST . Overnite camping is available on the saturday nite ,Scott st entrance . Swap opens at 6 am sunday
cheers Kel.
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Post by atouchofglass on Aug 7, 2013 6:39:19 GMT 10
Hey FF
Mate PM me with any details about the Olympic you found and it's condition, please.
Kel
Thanks for the reminder I thought it may have been last weekend with the amount of hot rods I saw being trucked around.
Won't be showing my van this year.
But just may drop in on Sat night.
Cheers
Atog
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