Feb 20 & 21 - NSW - Blacksmiths Beachside Holiday Park

[aquamum]

suzieq & I invite you to:

Blacksmiths Beachside Holiday Park –( Just under 2 hours north of Sydney)
Friday Feb 20th & Sat Feb 21st 2015
30 Gommera Street, Blacksmiths NSW
T: 02 4971 2858 Alison & Paul
E: [e-mail]
W: lakemacholidayparks.com.au/park/blacksmiths/

Website includes Pet Policy (see Accomodation), Facilities, Getting There & the Park Map

Powered sites are $35.00 per night

I have reserved 9 x sites for our Group
41,42,43,
44, 45 (aquamum) 46, 48, 49 & 50
(No #47 as 46 looks to be a double sized site)

Photos via suzieq

[suzieq2012]

I have booked site #49. Be aware that site 46 is NOT huge, there is a large pine tree at the end of it - thus NO site #47. You can see most of the sites in the pictures Aquamum posted.
See you there! Sue

[humpty2]

Take a LOT of lotion for sand fly bites.......you will need it!!

[humpty2]

Looking at the site map it appears that dog owners and leppers are in the same category......might drop in for a visit.

[leeron]

Sites 140 to 157 are the only spots where pets are allowed. At the opposite end of the park. I think the leppers get full use humpty!

[Geoff & Jude]

hi sandra

i thought i'd give this event a bit of a bump and also mention that unfortunately, we won't be able to attend it.

we've already contracted ourselves with a weekend of babysitting duties while the "kids" go off on a quiet weekend.

we could try taking three under 5's with us to blacksmiths but i don't think it would be very relaxing for us or the rest of the campers.

geoff 'n jude

[aquamum]

Thanks Geoff & Jude

Have fun with the little ones

See you at the next one !!

[suzieq2012]

RE: BLACKSMITHS BEACH - 20-22 February 2015. What has happened to the Newcastle / Hunter Valley / Central Coast VCers! Too much happening on all the time I guess.

[suzieq2012]

We have an action packed weekend planned, based at Blacksmiths Beach van park!
Holden club car run to Maitland on Saturday, BBQ & tour of Grossman House;
Lost in the 50s viewing on Sunday – the greatest collection of Americana on display outside the USA. There is at least one vintage caravan on display – we will check its origin.
To date we have only catered for those who have booked.

[aquamum]

Sue & I arrived safely this afternoon at Blacksmiths Beach Van park So far the weather is great.

[Gypsy 10]

I wanted so badly to be there Aquamum.

Two things stopped me 1. My Gypsy is in at G & L having rear windows replaced.
2. Our car club is having a breakfast run on Sun starting with a BBQ breakfast
at my place.

[Geoff & Jude]

hi sandra and sue

good to see you settled in alright.

if you're looking for a good healthy breakfast, the pie shop at the end of the shopping centre in gommera st makes the best pie with mushy peas and mashed potato in australia.

one or two of them for breakfast, washed down with a carton of chocolate milk, will give you the energy you'll need to get through the activities you've planned for the days ahead. (they're low gi you know).

we wish we were there (i can taste the pies as i write), but sadly we're not.

geoff 'n jude

[aquamum]

Feb 20, 2015 7:35:59 GMT 10 Geoff & Jude said:

hi sandra and sue

good to see you settled in alright.

if you're looking for a good healthy breakfast, the pie shop at the end of the shopping centre in gommera st makes the best pie with mushy peas and mashed potato in australia.

one or two of them for breakfast, washed down with a carton of chocolate milk, will give you the energy you'll need to get through the activities you've planned for the days ahead. (they're low gi you know).

we wish we were there (i can taste the pies as i write), but sadly we're not.

geoff 'n jude

Hey Geoff

I have had numerous PMs suggesting you are inclined to exaggerate the virtues of that pie shop and I have been told that the best maker of mushy pea pies IN THE WORLD is located at Camden NSW however, I will sample the ones HE recommends and judge for myself....LOL

The ball is now in your court Geoff in regard to this ongoing pie battle with HE who will remain nameless.

I want you both to behave like gentlemen !!

[aquamum]

Trish & Reddo dropped in for a visit today

unfortunately Suzieq & Dave had broken down near Hexham due to stuck/closed points in the HQ wagons distributor.

[Geoff & Jude]

Feb 21, 2015 18:10:10 GMT 10 aquamum said:

Feb 20, 2015 7:35:59 GMT 10 Geoff & Jude said:

hi sandra and sue

good to see you settled in alright.

if you're looking for a good healthy breakfast, the pie shop at the end of the shopping centre in gommera st makes the best pie with mushy peas and mashed potato in australia.

one or two of them for breakfast, washed down with a carton of chocolate milk, will give you the energy you'll need to get through the activities you've planned for the days ahead. (they're low gi you know).

we wish we were there (i can taste the pies as i write), but sadly we're not.

geoff 'n jude

Hey Geoff

I have had numerous PMs suggesting you are inclined to exaggerate the virtues of that pie shop and I have been told that the best maker of mushy pea pies IN THE WORLD is located at Camden NSW however, I will sample the ones HE recommends and judge for myself....LOL

The ball is now in your court Geoff in regard to this ongoing pie battle with HE who will remain nameless.

I want you both to behave like gentlemen !!

hi sandra

i can't believe that those camden pies are even considered edible enough to be entered in competition with the blacksmiths pie.

the person of whom you speak is thought to be slightly obsessive at times (not by me understand), so his opinions could sometimes be considered unreliable - as this case seems to indicate.

he did offer me the taste of his "famous" camden pie, but i don't recall it being memorable.

i suppose that a cultured taste will always find those subtle differences that others may not be able to achieve.

geoff 'n jude

[cobber]

Feb 21, 2015 19:01:11 GMT 10 Geoff & Jude said:

Feb 21, 2015 18:10:10 GMT 10 aquamum said:

Hey Geoff

I have had numerous PMs suggesting you are inclined to exaggerate the virtues of that pie shop and I have been told that the best maker of mushy pea pies IN THE WORLD is located at Camden NSW however, I will sample the ones HE recommends and judge for myself....LOL

The ball is now in your court Geoff in regard to this ongoing pie battle with HE who will remain nameless.

I want you both to behave like gentlemen !!o

hi sandra

i can't believe that those camden pies are even considered edible enough to be entered in competition with the blacksmiths pie.

the person of whom you speak is thought to be slightly obsessive at times (not by me understand), so his opinions could sometimes be considered unreliable - as this case seems to indicate.

he did offer me the taste of his "famous" camden pie, but i don't recall it being memorable.

i suppose that a cultured taste will always find those subtle differences that others may not be able to achieve.

geoff 'n jude

Sandra,

Interesting to hear that you have been inundated with PMs extolling the virtues of the pies at Camden.

Coincidently I live near Camden, and having tasted the pies from both these pie shops... well, one is a pie shop.  the other is a 'Patisserie'  with expertise in much more than just pies, I can confirm that the Camden 'Cafe Creme Della Creme Continental Patisserie ' indeed makes pies that are exquisite.

Any unbiased person who has tasted one of these pies cries out for more.

Just in case anybody might think I exaggerate I submit unsolicited opinions expressed by people on these respected review sites.

WOMO Word of Mouth Online

And the HIGHLY respected Trip Adviser site

You should try both for yourself... blow the diet   

Cobber.

[Geoff & Jude]

Feb 21, 2015 20:09:56 GMT 10 cobber said:

Feb 21, 2015 19:01:11 GMT 10 Geoff & Jude said:

hi sandra

i can't believe that those camden pies are even considered edible enough to be entered in competition with the blacksmiths pie.

the person of whom you speak is thought to be slightly obsessive at times (not by me understand), so his opinions could sometimes be considered unreliable - as this case seems to indicate.

he did offer me the taste of his "famous" camden pie, but i don't recall it being memorable.

i suppose that a cultured taste will always find those subtle differences that others may not be able to achieve.

geoff 'n jude

Sandra,

Interesting to hear that you have been inundated with PMs extolling the virtues of the pies at Camden.

Coincidently I live near Camden, and having tasted the pies from both these pie shops... well, one is a pie shop.  the other is a 'Patisserie'  with expertise in much more than just pies, I can confirm that the Camden 'Cafe Creme Della Creme Continental Patisserie ' indeed makes pies that are exquisite.

Any unbiased person who has tasted one of these pies cries out for more.

Just in case anybody might think I exaggerate I submit unsolicited opinions expressed by people on these respected review sites.

WOMO Word of Mouth Online

And the HIGHLY respected Trip Adviser site

You should try both for yourself... blow the diet   

Cobber.

found this in trip advisor

“Poor customer service staff rude”
2 of 5 starsReviewed 17 February 2014 via mobile
Staff to busy talking to serve customers we had to walk up to the counter to place our order..could go with a renovation old furnishings.. Coffee tasted burnt. We thought we would try somewhere different in town, bad mistake.

i'm going to bed now - i've got a headache.

geoff 'n jude

[cobber]

Not fair     ...... posting a reply when you knew I'd be in bed   

Cobber.

[aquamum]

To finish off our weekend away to Blacksmiths Beach, Susieq organised a visit to the Lost in the 50's Museum near Newcastle.


Group shot




Vintage USA caravan called a Shasta – usually they have “wings” attached to the back of each side




Shasta Dinette






The Mystery trailer – is a pop top of some kind – I think it has Customline tail lights ?





I have about 100 other photos the cars etc if anyone wants them PM me.

[JBJ]

Hi Sandra,

Sorry we couldn't stop on our way home, but bad weather controls a lot of things.

Good to see Reddo & Trish out on their bikes together.

that museum collection is unbelievable to lovers of USA vehicles like me. I didn't know it existed.

The mystery poptop lights are australian 1954 Ford Customline I believe, so you were right.

Thanks for the pix

JBJ

[aquamum]

Thanks JBJ

Sue and I had a memorable weekend including the visit to Lost in the 50's - you could spend hours there !!