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Post by smiles on Mar 22, 2015 15:27:26 GMT 10
Last year 2 vans bravely went where no van has gone before (at least not a van without bright coloured flowers & incense wafting through the hatches. Yes Nimbin Show!
Boblor & Rob & I had a great weekend there. It’s a terrific little Agricultural Show in miniature with a Show Arena with cattle judging, horse events (draught & miniature horses), proper dog show with clipped poodles etc & chook show on Saturday.
There is a small pavilion with jams, needlework, artwork etc, & stalls with plenty of really friendly locals selling stuff from solar panels to crafty rugs to homemade breads etc etc. On the Saturday night they had a band playing in a covered building just along from us.
We camped next to the Amenities Block which is beside the Show Arena so we were right in the thick of it! We had a lovely grassy area to camp in with large shady camphor laurel trees and views of the blue hills surrounding Nimbin.
There’s plenty to do in Nimbin of course, either sightseeing in the area or exploring the unique shops in the town.
I’ve contacted the Show Society Secretary and we’re booked in for this weekend. I’ve asked for the same spot as last year. I mentioned to him that I will confirm numbers closer to the event. Last year was free as we sort of provided our own Sideshow by talking to anyone passing by about our vans & showed them inside. I don’t know if it will be free again, but it will certainly be low cost. So at the moment cost of powered site is $0-cheep!
Let me know either by posting in this thread/sending a PM or emailing me…
smiles
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Post by boblor on Mar 24, 2015 11:19:35 GMT 10
Hi smiles
All be well I will put my hand up again for this event, very enjoyable last year. Come on you other VVers and join us.
cheers boblor
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Post by penny61 on Mar 26, 2015 14:52:30 GMT 10
I wouldn't mind going to this... my sister is the full blown hippie and lives just outside Nimbin... I haven't been to see her new place yet..
Provided Penny is painted by then we'll be there...!
Vanessa and Penny.
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Post by smiles on Mar 26, 2015 20:11:56 GMT 10
Hi Vanessa
That'll be great to see you there! Especially with little Penny! We might take our Tardis & the 2 of them could have a little play together on the oval when were all asleep!
smiles
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Post by penny61 on Mar 27, 2015 19:48:32 GMT 10
Hi Vanessa That'll be great to see you there! Especially with little Penny! We might take our Tardis & the 2 of them could have a little play together on the oval when were all asleep! smiles cool... that would be great...you know I've never even seen a recent picture of two together (unless they are owned together that is). Too far away yet for me to plan... I don't know what I'm doing next week usually! |
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Post by terryknight on Apr 11, 2015 17:29:50 GMT 10
Hi Cathie,
please put Vicki and I on the list and Paul and Allie as well
Thanks
Terry Knight
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Post by smiles on Apr 18, 2015 7:48:29 GMT 10
6 vans are booked in for this event.
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Post by smiles on May 10, 2015 20:09:05 GMT 10
I think the numbers are up to 11-12 vans for this event so far. Feeling a bit sedated lately (after surgery for broken hand) so not real sure who told me they are going. Could be dozens!
smiles
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Post by boblor on May 11, 2015 10:31:44 GMT 10
Hi Cathie
You will be repaired by the time this show is on, -we hope.Teach Rob on how to use the computer.Hope you mend soon.
Cheers boblor
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Post by flowergirlz on May 12, 2015 9:58:04 GMT 10
:)Lock us in for this event...should be lots of fun...hope you are feeling better soon Cathie  Love Flowergirlz xo |
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Post by kimbo on May 12, 2015 18:08:57 GMT 10
Hi cathie
Put us on the list please I think it's our turn to provide dinner ha ha and bob n rob might take us all to the inner sanctum then we can come back and judge the poodles
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Post by smiles on Aug 6, 2015 8:51:11 GMT 10
Hi all
Just BUMPING this thread along.
Recently we had up to 12 starters for this event but Rod, Nettie & grandkids have cancelled.
So we're currently at 13 vans:
smiles, boblor, terryknight, paul/allie, caddyshack, annieandjohnny, flowergirlz, kimbo, JBJ/boots, penny, sunny62, rick/deanna, bob/sandi.
Im pretty sure other people told me at Canungra that they were interested in this event but I mightn't have written you down on the list.
So please excuse my vintage brain if I haven't got you down on this list! Can you PM me or post in this thread if I've left you off the list or if youve decided to come along.
I can't recall if I've done a duplicate thread in SEQ so I'll look there too.
Anyway , no dramas if we only get 8-10 vans for this event, small is often better for these sort of events. With medical marijuana getting legalized in NSW, Nimbin's heyday could be sooner rather than later. It's a fascinating place to watch people watching people!
So let me know if you're coming!
smiles
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Post by JBJ on Aug 7, 2015 8:23:42 GMT 10
Hi Cathie,
Provided we can get a powered site, we will give it a go. Its a REAL big trip for us, about 50 Km, so I guess we can manage it.
looking forward to getting out again
JBJ & Boots
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Post by boblor on Aug 27, 2015 12:53:57 GMT 10
Hi smiles
I have found a couple extra starters, and they have asked me to inform you. Bob and Sandi, Deanna and Rick. I am looking forward to another good w/e.
Cheers boblor
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Post by smiles on Aug 29, 2015 12:10:03 GMT 10
Hi Bob
Thanks, they're added to the list.
So we're currently at 17 vans:
smiles, boblor, terryknight, paul/allie, caddyshack, annieandjohnny, flowergirlz, kimbo, JBJ/boots, penny, sunny62, rick/deanna, bob/sandi, Michael, Margaret/Ken, Julie/Chriso, Franny
I'll post more in next couple of weeks.
smiles
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Post by bobandjacqui on Sept 6, 2015 19:58:12 GMT 10
Hi smiles
Another name to add to the list for this event. Michael Salvestro with his 'toaster'.
Cheers boblor
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Post by boblor on Sept 7, 2015 16:08:39 GMT 10
Hi smiles
I was speaking to Ken and Margaret and they indicated they were attending.
Cheers boblor
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Post by smiles on Sept 8, 2015 12:21:37 GMT 10
Hi Bob
Thanks, they're added to the list.
So we're currently at 15 vans:
smiles, boblor, terryknight, paul/allie, caddyshack, annieandjohnny, flowergirlz, kimbo, JBJ/boots, penny, sunny62, rick/deanna, bob/sandi, Michael, Margaret/Ken.
It's all sorted with Nimbin Show management so please don't contact the Camping guy Philip, just put your name up here in this thread or send me a PM. They are doing us a special deal for the Group: we put on a "display" & we have a free weekend. That sounds fair hey?
It's fine to come on Friday. Take Cecil St beside Nimbin Hospital in Main St, straight down & Showground is on right. enter the Main Gate, say you're with the Vintage Caravan mob & drive around the Ring to the Amenities Block on far side. Bring some long leads if you have them as we will piggy back with power. Pets are fine. They can visit the Dog Show n see how the other half lives! Woof woof!
I'll print up the Show Events schedule so you can see if the gumboot throwing clashes with the Duck n Dog Event!
Any one has ideas re food, put it up here but there's no fires of course so I think it's "do your own thing" with food.
Should be good!!!
smiles
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Post by smiles on Sept 8, 2015 12:28:25 GMT 10
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Post by smiles on Sept 10, 2015 7:33:44 GMT 10
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Post by paramount49 on Sept 11, 2015 20:48:11 GMT 10
Hi Boblor,
Thanks for adding me to the list. Will be great to catch up with you all again.
As Rick will be busy with work I will have my daughter and granddaughter along for the weekend.
Looking forward to it.
Thanks also to Smiles for adding me to the list.
Cheers
Deanna
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Post by julie56 on Sept 13, 2015 17:50:20 GMT 10
Hello there, please add Julie and Chriso and our airstream to the nimbin event! Looking forward to seeing you all xx
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Post by smiles on Sept 13, 2015 19:08:22 GMT 10
Hi Julie
It'll be great to see you both with my favourite Airstream!
smiles
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Post by smiles on Sept 14, 2015 7:35:09 GMT 10
Bobs been to Nimbin to check it out. He's got cafe menus in case anyone wants to order wood fired pizzas or free range organic chickens. There's a fire ring available at camp ground so Bob n a few others are keen to do jaffles on Frid nite. But this really is up to you to decide what u want to eat or buy for this weekend. There are no rules BUT please bring your long leads so we can all have power. Bob is doing a camping layout so we will all fit in comfortably. Let me know if u want to cancel or still want to come so Bob can amend his plan.
we're currently at 15 vans:
smiles, boblor, terryknight, paul/allie, flowergirlz, kimbo, JBJ/boots, penny, sunny62, rick/deanna, bob/sandi, Michael, Margaret/Ken, Julie/Chriso, Franny
smiles
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Post by boblor on Sept 14, 2015 9:04:46 GMT 10
Just adding to smiles note above, the real estate is much sort after by others using the area. So if you plan to attend the only way of a site is putting your name on the list, otherwise you may not find a spot for your van. So do not blame the organisers if you do not have a site. The plan I am preparing, will allocate a site for all those names shown above having regard for the size of their van. I will say it again, if you plan to come put your name in NOW, or you find yourself a site if you can.
Cheers boblor
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Love Flowergirlz xo
