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Post by sportsman 1 on May 5, 2009 10:29:36 GMT 10
Hi all,
Recently stayed at the Glen Cromie Caravan Park at 850 Main Neerim rd, Drouin South and have booked for the Vintage Tragics to have a weekend camp.
They have a few weekends a year when they have some special events on so we took advantage of that and have booked for the weekend of the 14th and 15th of August. (Friday and Saturday)
They have a Kids Circus on where your kids can join in and be part of the Circus fun. Also there will be a bonfire and fireworks.
The Park was ringed by the recent fires with some minor damage sustained but it is in a terrific spot on the river and should be a good spot for a weekend of fun. Owners Charlie and Karen are keen for us to attend and to see our vans. We have booked 10 sites but can organise more if needed, please ring and book direct on 03 5626 8212
As it is a special weekend a 2 night minimum stay applies but this can be either Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday.
We will book for a meal on the Friday night at the Pub in Drouin, it was good tucker and reasonably priced.
Look forward to seeing you all there.
Cheers, Leigh & Karon.
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Post by skyline59 on May 14, 2009 20:25:43 GMT 10
G'dday Leigh, (columbo) & Karen, sounds good to us we will see you there if not before hand, Kind Regards, Brett  |
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Post by tinnie on May 25, 2009 0:16:55 GMT 10
Hi, This sounds good, nice spot and very close to home for me. I better check the work rostering....  Cheers, Gristy  |
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Post by sportsman 1 on Jul 1, 2009 19:08:45 GMT 10
I hope all you Vic Vanners (and interstate visitors of course) have noted our next weekend camp and have rung and booked your spot at Glen Cromie.
For anyone coming on the Friday who wants to join in on the Pub meal please let us know here (or by PM) numbers so we can book you in.
See you all soon, Leigh & Karon.
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Post by whippy on Jul 6, 2009 10:15:26 GMT 10
JUst rang for a booking, there are caretaker people there at the m oment who know thothing about the VVaners arrangement, the owners will be back Monday.
We hope to be going at this stage.
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Post by Highway on Jul 6, 2009 21:46:41 GMT 10
Leigh & Karon.
I also rang what must have been shortly after Whippy, and she told me the owners would be back on Monday and she will get them to ring me to arrange a powered site,for the 14th.and 15th. of August.
My wife Budgie and I are looking forward to meeting all that will be there.
Peter
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Post by Highway on Jul 13, 2009 10:50:28 GMT 10
Well we are booked in for the 14th. and 15th of August and I am looking forward to meeting every one.
Karen from the Caravan Park said she is giving us a shed, to all have a get together in.
Budgie and I should be arriving shortly after lunch on Friday.
Peter and Budgie
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Post by sportsman 1 on Jul 13, 2009 13:07:53 GMT 10
Terrific Peter,
we will look forward to seeing you and Budgie there.
The owners of the park are happy to help us in any way they can, it should be a good relaxing weekend.
cheers, Leigh.
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Post by astronauty on Jul 24, 2009 20:25:51 GMT 10
Unfortunately will be in Sydney with work for the Weekend, will have to keep an eye open for the next gathering
M@
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Post by Impala on Jul 27, 2009 16:35:57 GMT 10
Hi Leigh & Karon, Sorry for taking so long to let you know what we were doing, and, unfortunately, we wont be able to come to your weekend away  . We will try to come over for the day on Saturday, and catch up with you all then. Loretta & Colin |
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Post by John on Jul 27, 2009 19:47:25 GMT 10
Hi Leigh & Karon,
Unfortunatley I won't be able to make it to this weekend away. Sorry.
Post lots of photo's!
Cheers,
John
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Post by dave01 on Jul 27, 2009 20:43:51 GMT 10
hi leigh, we drove up to glen cromie yesterday, looks beautiful even with blackened trees ringing the park, how lucky were they? lil and i met karen and listened in amazement to her story of survival fighting those fires....lovely lady,booked in for 14th and 15th, looking forward to catching with fellow v vanners...arrive early evening ...dave
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Post by skyline59 on Jul 29, 2009 16:11:22 GMT 10
G'dday Leigh (columbo), & Karen, rang caravan park & booked in, look forward to seeing you all on the 14th & 15th, Karen from the caravan park said that there was no check out time for us on the sunday, that is very good of them to do that for us,looking forward to another great weekend, Kind Regards, Brett |
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Post by sportsman 1 on Jul 30, 2009 14:04:02 GMT 10
Hi all,
I have just spoken to Karen at Glen Chromie and all looks good for a terrific weekend at Drouin South.
The bonfire is on for Saturday night but unfortunately they have not been able to get a permit for the fireworks.
We have 9 vans booked at present but they have room for more so dont be shy. We are booked into one area together but due to the large amount of rain they have experienced lately we may need to be shuffled around a little to avoid the wettest areas. As they have fire bins available in the park I suggest bring along some firewood to share so we can keep warm over the weekend.
I have only got 2 people so far that have let us know about going to the pub on Friday night. I was going to make a booking for 7.00 or 7.30 depending on who is going. (We probably wont be there till around this time) Please let us know if you want to join us for a meal.
If you cant make it for the whole weekend please feel free to drop in and say hello and share a drink with us if you can.
By the way, in case you did not know Glen Chromie is the oldest caravan park in Victoria!
Cheers for now, Leigh & Karon.
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Post by dave01 on Jul 30, 2009 20:11:00 GMT 10
hi leigh and karon, lil and i would like to join you at the pub for dinner, we can talk about old wooden caravans. see you soon, dave
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Post by skyline59 on Jul 30, 2009 21:02:54 GMT 10
G'dday Leigh & Karon, you can add 3 to the dinner table for friday night for us please, see you there, Kind Regards, Brett |
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Post by Don Ricardo on Jul 30, 2009 22:14:23 GMT 10
Hi Sportsman1 and other travellers to Glen Cromie,
Good to see another V V outing happening. Unfortunately I will be an apology (again). At this point I expect to be in Dubbo that weekend for work.
As it happens I have some strong memories of the Glen Cromie caravan park. I actually lived in our caravan at Glen Cromie for 10 weeks in mid-1975 when I was undertaking a research project in the area. Those were the days when it actually rained in Gippsland (and other parts of Victoria) and gumboots were mandatory for the intrepid caravanner wanting to trek across to the facilities.
Ah, happy days...
I trust you all have a great time. One of these days I won't have a clash with the V V weekends and will actually be able to come. Yeah, yeah, I know - I need to take the bull by the horns and organise a weekend when I am free! ;D ;D ;D
By the way, Leigh, tell us more about Glen Cromie being the oldest caravan park. When was it established?
Don Ricardo
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Post by Highway on Jul 30, 2009 22:15:10 GMT 10
Leigh & Karon I am pretty sure I asked you to book me and my wife Budgie for dinner Friday night, but if not count us in being there.
Peter (Highway)
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Post by yellowuki on Aug 4, 2009 8:08:44 GMT 10
hmm...can't make it for the night, but might see if Nanna wants tocome for a day trip! It would be pretty rude of me not to welcome all fellow VVer's when they are in my neck of the woods  Yellowuki ;D |
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Post by sportsman 1 on Aug 6, 2009 17:25:19 GMT 10
Quick update on the Friday night meal,
we will be booking a table at the Drouin Family hotel over the weekend for 7 pm, so far we have:
Skyline59 3
Dave01 2
Highway 2
Sportsman1 2
If anyone else cares to come along let me know asap.
Cheers, Leigh.
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Post by alien on Aug 8, 2009 16:22:43 GMT 10
Well Brettie-boy good call !!! at first I was bermused,but then realising what Columbo drove and the tag fits, ;)Leigh might just have to wear it.. So Columbo (Leigh) you can put us down .... two aliens for tea..thanks ...Tony & Dawn Gees I better book a site Hey!! |
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Post by humpyboy on Aug 11, 2009 21:27:44 GMT 10
To all those who may visit for the day on Saturday, can we maybe get some idea of a time so that we may all arrive/be there around the same time as I would like to visit but for me it would be early afternoon, it would be good to meet some of my neighbors so to speak, I'm only about 20-30 minutes away so it would be rude of me not to show my face  |
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Post by sportsman 1 on Aug 12, 2009 10:19:41 GMT 10
Good idea humpyboy,
I will probably head out for a bit of a scrounge around the antique/junk shops on Sat morning but will plan to be back to meet the day trippers.
I will leave it to others to advise a time that will suit them, but I plan to be back by around 2.00pm at the latest.
see you there or be square!
Leigh.
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Post by Nascohunter on Aug 12, 2009 19:22:26 GMT 10
Hi all,
Hope you all have a great weekend. Would have loved to be there but my daughter has her birthday party Saturday night.
Next time,
Tony.
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Post by Highway on Aug 13, 2009 20:23:23 GMT 10
Well the Caravan (Budgies Nest) is all packed and ready to go in the morning, and also the fishing rod to drown a few worms in the river,looking forward to meeting every one,and a pleasant night for dinner at the hotel.
Budgie has her Bottles of Red and my liquid amber,some wood and kindling to burn.
The weather is looking good,we shall see you all there tomorrow.
Regards Budgie and Highway (Peter)
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