Munmorah Weekend 2008

[Koala]

Just to confirm that Koala will be at Munmorah - without the better half as she is working that weekend. If work is quiet I plan to leave Canberra early friday arvo to arrive at Munmorah just when the camp fire has died down to a nice glow.
Looking forward to seeing you all again.

Koala

[Deleted]

Onya ken

We can have a quiet yarn about 30s chevs. ;D. Every year we have a run up around Lake Macquarie on the saturday. leave camp around 10 ish and do a 60 mile loop the lake. back by around 3 ish.
This tour usually involves a shed visit. Last year we ended up at "The shed of Invention" and then on down to a blokes shed at Wyee.. some very nice cars stashed away in his shed.. see munmorah 2007 for pixs of a massive big black caddy.

Would be good if ya can do a lap with us and pass judgement on the 1939 Chev sloper i have just purchased.

Will be good to catch up with you again. Bring a bag of firewood if ya can fit it in somewhere. Hasnt got to be a lot .. but every little bit helps .

See ya there
Reddo

Reddo

[Geoff & Jude]

so who is going to let munmorah go this year and head off to the steam rally at campbelltown instead.

not i said the duck ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

geoff 'n jude

[cobber]

Geoff & Jude & all you Munmorahites,

I really truly wish the Steam rally and Munmorah dates didn't clash..... I went to Munmorah last year, and I'll probably go to Munmorah next year, if I don't get expelled from the club for doing something different this year .

I don't think Munmorah is in danger of fizzling...... but, while you're there....... having fun..... just think of me, sitting at Menangle, all by me self, mumbling to me self, trying to introduce some new people to the joys of vintage caravaning... all by me self .

I'll take some pictures of me self and show 'em to you after the event

cobber.

[trodler]

Hi Cobber me old forgetful mate.
If you let me know the time and date for the steam fest I may be able to keep you company.

Cheers.
Trodler.

[cobber]

Trodler my young friend,

There is a thread devoted to the steam rally @ vintagecaravans.proboards30.com/index.cgi?board=runevent1&action=display&thread=561&page=1

I will get there around 8.30 am Saturday and camp there that night, as will many other folk.

Vintage cars (FE /FC & Jag. Clubs & a couple of others I think) will turn up on Sunday, you can choose either one or both days, the organisers are very flexible and accommodating.

Your company will be appreciated, you bet .

Cobber.

[MRFJ55]

" I'M IN THE BIKKIE TIN "

I WILL BE PULLING OUT OF HORNSBY ON FRIDAY ARVO AROUND 4pm .
IF ANYONE WANTS TO HOOK UP FOR THE TRIP NORTH LET ME KNOW , ESPECIALLY ANYONE WHO DOES'NT KNOW THE WAY , YOU CAN FOLLOW ME . A GOOD MEETING POINT IS THE OLD TOLL GATE AREA JUST NORTH OF BEROWRA ON THE OLD PACIFIC HWY .
CANT WAIT , WILL BE ANOTHER GREAT WEEKEND AWAY ,

SHOULD "CRACK IT " FOR TWENTY PLUS V V'S .
REGARDS , MAURIE 0425 226 703 .

[humpty2]

Did you mention the "C" word back there Cobber?

[Deleted]

Your right Humpty .... he did mention the "C" word.
I reckon he should do a weekend at the steam show as penance

I will post him a cake of sunlight soap with mouth washing instructions.
The dirty old man.... shame , shame, shame

Reddo

[Geoff & Jude]

Hi All,

Had a call from Colin & Sue earlier wondering if we were all going to get together for dinner again on the Saturday night , before the serious drinking starts by the campfire. ;D ;D ;D

We've decided to take stuff we can cook up at the camp kitchen, it is a good way of getting everyone together.

We should arrive lunch time Friday - if our navigator doesn't get us lost again

See ya all real soon

Jude & Geoff

[Deleted]

Hi Jude and Geoff.. or Geoff and Jude ..

20 metres.... yup.. 20 metres.
Thats all the difference is between cooking and eating in your van or eating at the camp kitchen BBQ area.

Still eat the same cuisine.. snags , eggs etc
Still prepared in the same manner.. tongs and egg flip

Only thing i can add is that we cook about 5.oo ish so we can get things over and done , cleaned up and back around the fire before the sun completely dissapears and the night air makes its presence felt.

Count me n Trish in the kitchen nosh pit..

Reddo and SWMBO

[wildmanaus]

Hello All
I am very sorry to say that my Munmorah gost has hit again I am going for operation on the friday before so wont be able to make it as wont be able to move much
Thanks Wildman

[Geoff & Jude]

hi wildman

sorry to hear you can't make it to munmorah, guess we'll see you at coledale.

geoff 'n jude

[wildmanaus]

For sure I will have my Merc as it is the new tow car a 74 w116 280s and it tows great it has towed the van to Forbes 4 times now
Wildman

[mustangpall]

Hi All, count us in & maybe one other. Will be there friday arvo.
Will be in the new van.
See you all there.
Cliff & Ingrid

[mustangpall]

Hi All, count us in & maybe one other. Will be there friday arvo.
Will be in the new van.
See you all there.
Cliff & Ingrid

[Deleted]

Reminder to all.

Bring firewood
Bring a little
or bring a lot
its doesnt matter
as long as we're hot ;D

We cant survive
on rum alone
Although i have
be it known

Beer is good
to cure a thirst
But wood is good
It always comes first

Not suggesting
we burn the bondys
just ensuring
theres heat for our bodys ;D ;D ;D ;D

So see yas soon
I just cant wait
to renew the feud
and rekindle the hate
and match wits
with my fobbergross mates.

Reddo

[1954homemade]

Hi all,

We are taking Friday and Monday off, so we will hopefully be there about lunchtime on Friday. ;D ;D

Our friends Chris and Bill will also be travelling up around the same time.

Count us in for the get together dinner on Saturday.

We'll attack the wood pile at home tonight and see what we can come up with.

Life's been somewhat tuff since Mount Gambier, I can't wait to have a break !!!

Regards
Di & Al

[Geoff & Jude]

Hi Di & Al,

We are heading up Friday as well, aiming to arrive about lunch time.

If you want to meet up send us a PM with your phone number & we can see what happens.

Jude & Geoff

[Daggsey]

Hi all,

Looks like "Lady Madonna" will be Meandering to Munmorah ;D ;D. Weren't sure where we'd be by then, but it's looking pretty good for a trip south of Newcastle to represent the west coast at this event.

Looking forward to catching up with you all.

Daggsey & Carrots

[Tickos]

Hi V Vs

I won't be at Munmorah till sunday morning due to a wedding "not mine"
but they need my car.
I will be there with the "TIC" van on its first registed outing without him he,s not happy .
Now all you V Vs behave and don't get socially confused while I'm not involved.

Ticko's

[1954homemade]

Dear Jude and Geoff,

Have sent you a PM. ;D

Di

[Daggsey]

G'day all,

A rough head count this morning (Sat 17th May) of vintage vans (not rough heads because of last night's campfire activities ;D ;D ;D ) was that there are 24 vans here so far.....and a pretty awesome sight it is. ;D ;D

"Madonna's Meander to Munmorah" with Reddo included a light refreshment at morning tea time at the Catho Hotel....(it was an extremely hot day with the temperature skyrocketing to 24 degrees ;D.....what else would you expect 2 young 54 year old lads to do ;D ;D ;D


The Bauxite Beauty, "Lady Madonna" slotted in easily amongst the "Eastern Staters"


Slowly the vans drifted in during the afternoon......


Serious conversations involving nothing but the absolute truth were held around the bushman's TV which continued into the wee hours.....




This morning revealed a fantastic sight, (drying towels and all)....












The question which appears to be on everyone's lips, is, where is Cobber

More to follow after we go through all this frivolity again tonight ;D ;D ;D ;D

Daggsey

[Trish_M]

Oh what I'd do to have a sing and hubby play guitar around that campfire....one day sooner rather that later I hope ! Is that a dunny seat on the card table in front of Reddo's Matilda???

Dave and I play all the classics, Eagle Rock, Sweet Home Alabama, Creedence etc etc. Usually there is a song in there that someone likes. I think when we have fixed the Globe and Hawthorn up we will signwrite "Leather and Lace" ...our duo name, onto the vans!

Hope everyone has a ball....GREAT PICS!!!!!!!!!

[Don Ricardo]

Hey Daggsey,

Thanks for the photos. How good is that - 'real time pics' (well almost) from our reporter on the spot! Fantastic - even if it does evoke strong "wish I was there" feelings!

Good to see some well known faces, vans and vehicles in the pics - and that Geoff 'n Jude decided to place their faith in the 'old Ford' rather than the 'new Ford' this time. ;D ;D ;D

Some new vans and faces as well. I love the colour scheme on the little red, white and blue (red, grey and blue?) van behind the EH panel van - looks terrific. I don't think I recall seeing that one before on the forum. Can you tell us any more about it?

Nice to see a P76 on an outing as well.

Have fun you lot.

Don Ricardo