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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2010 10:51:30 GMT 10
Hi All Have just spoken with John the caretaker at Munmorah van park ( Koala Park). I rang to clarify that we are allowed back to the park this year.?? He stated that things have been sorted with the two authorities that had issues with the park. One being the Power station itself and the other being the local council. Council have placed a limit of 10 vans at a time on the site.    Powerstation have a condition of use that states that each site occupant has to have worked in the electricity industry I am sure each and everyone of us has replaced a light bulb at somne stage in our life... ;D ;D ;D So that covers that side of the deal...  The issue of 10 vans is a bit of a concern .. especially when there is plenty of power outlets. I suggested that some of us would set up and not need electricity but John seems to think the conditions have been imposed for some other reason besides electricity demand?? So.. do we want to head there bearing mind the fact that council arent real likely to bung on a park check on the weekend..... maybe stretch the 10 site rule for just one weekend a year.?? Other factor that is a bit of a concern is that we normally hold this event the weekend after mothers day in May. The 2010 Nats are on around this time so some of the regular Vintage vanners will be away. So.. Do we hold the event on its usual weekend and cater for us destitutes that cant make the Nats?? ( that'll solve the problem for this year at least . Probably have less than 10 show up so no probs. ) . or do we hold off and go there a bit later in the year?? I have pencilled in August 13/14/15 as a tentative date . Reason for the big shift is that we in NSW have Christmas in July 2010 on early in the month ( see seperate post) and June has a longweekend in it that most people get away on anyway. I told John i will get back to him in a few weeks. Your thoughts / expressions of interest please Reddo |
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Post by Geoff & Jude on Feb 24, 2010 12:21:35 GMT 10
hi reddo
geez, only 10 vans - that makes it a bit tough.
we're not going to the nats so we'd be looking forward to meeting up with the group up there.
either time is ok but the week after mothers day is our choice.
maybe with a bit of negotiating with the council/elec mob we could get a "special dispensation" regarding numbers - especially since we are a "special interest group".
worth a shot anyway.
geoff
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Post by chippydave01 on Feb 25, 2010 7:09:10 GMT 10
Count me in for the 13th August .
Cheers Dave
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Post by Geoff & Jude on Feb 25, 2010 7:16:20 GMT 10
hi reddo
better count col and sue in as well.
geoff
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2010 9:02:28 GMT 10
Yo... Been thinking about this. I am gunna ring John and book us in for BOTH weekends. Even if there is only 2 or 3 vans at the May getogether its gotta be better than not having a getaway at all.   Cant have those going to the Mildura Nats enjoying the good times and us peasants missing out .  Roaring campfire... a good bottle of brain numbing juice .. and good company. What more could a bloke ask for??? We can revisit the August date after the Nats and at Katoomba and see if there is any takers ( besides Reddos, Chippydave) then .  Reddo |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2010 21:38:19 GMT 10
Ok... perhaps ya nodded off in the toilet readin' the form guide.. Perhaps ya really are goin ta mildura fa the nationals. Perhaps ya did miss this post a while back .. Just maybe you DO have something more important than smilin'. ...gigglillin , and haven a bloody good time with like minded vintage caravan fruitcake types.... Perhaps your dog is having its 14th litter of pups and you are ... "unavoidably detainded" There is no excuse for you NSW guys to sit at home on your fat bums while the rest of us are at Munmorah doin exactly that... Us of the NSW persuasion are pretty bloody vocal when it comes to waving the vintage van flag at the rest of the world... BUT,,, have a look at the SEQ guys .. out there stickin it in the faces of Joe average every chance they get... Bloody great aye.. .. how often do we get off our butts and get out there and use our vans ( Nats attendees can kindly tune out now.. Have a great trip guys). Here is an oppurtunity for us to dust off the plywood,,,,... oh alright ..the glass and bauxite and get out there , catch up wth whats been doin ..in and around your vans ... and ' Socialise.. be there .. or be square.  Reddo |
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Post by bindilou on Mar 21, 2010 17:31:34 GMT 10
Count us in too. I promise to be a good girl. And I do hereby swear I shall eat no DUCK!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2010 14:40:58 GMT 10
Hi All I called in at Munmorah the other weekend spoke with the caretakers missus and the weekend after Mothers Day ( 14 / 15 /16 May) is booked for us vintage vanners. I counted 10 power outlet posts in the park each with 2 .. or some may have 4 outlets. Cant see what the problem would be with having 20 vans there at the same time......unless the wiring isnt capable of handling 2 vans per post.. We have had up to 25 vans there with jugs and toasters on the go and we havent burnt the joint down... Anyway.. 10 is the rules so........get in while ya can. Geoff and Jude Col and Sue Julie Reddo ChippyDave Vantoura John and Pam Daniels MrFJ55 - Maurie , Kate and the kids cheers all Reddo
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Post by kaybee on Apr 4, 2010 15:48:04 GMT 10
I could lend you a nice 40's toaster that does good power supply check's ;D ;D
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Post by vantoura on Apr 4, 2010 17:40:06 GMT 10
Are you awake Reddo !!!!!
Count us in Linda and I will be there for the weekend.
Cheers.
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Post by chippydave01 on Apr 4, 2010 17:49:53 GMT 10
count me in
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2010 13:39:39 GMT 10
;D ;D ;D Vantoura and Chippydave added to the list a few posts back. This get together is starting to look like the "Mildura non attendees destitute run".... Thank You for your VERY GENEROUS offer of a 1940s toaster Kaybees. I love the smell of molten copper and scorched bakerlite in the morning..... That lingering smell of charcoaled jug element at Moruya never did quite clear itself from my nostrils... But alas... I am going ta decline your offer... Please dont be offended..... Its just that i have the health and wellbeing of half a dozen other vans and thier occupants to consider...... as well as the need to ensure power is maintained to the residents of Munmorah and 20 kilometres in all directions. Yes.... i know we are camped under the shadows of a gazzillion megawatt power station... but even it is no match for a Kris kaybee ebay queen defective toaster. ;D ;D ;D ;D yours sincerely Munmorah Camp Captain |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2010 18:03:58 GMT 10
Just got off the phone to John and Pam Daniels. Although they are not members of the forum they watch the "goings on"quite regularly and love getting away with one of thier immaculate towcars with the van on behind at every opportunity. . ( Eh Van and Auto One pokka dot van ) They are in for the munmorah weekend. Reddo
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Post by MRFJ55 on Apr 19, 2010 17:51:46 GMT 10
MAURIE & KATE AND .........THE KIDDLETS . ONE NICE COZZIE SITE PLEASE . NEXT TO AN OPEN FIRE PLEASE . BOURBON & COKE PLEASE . CUDDLE ............PLEASE . GOOD PREPARATION FOR THE KATOOMBA WEEKEND IN JULY . REGARDS , 8-)MAURIE
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2010 10:48:52 GMT 10
Hi Maurie You guys are added to the list. Only about 4 weeks off now. Can supply all of your requests..... .....except for "Cuddles"... I know we are good mates.... but i draw the line at cuddles. People will talk  You need to speak to Kate about packing a crate of them for you. Catch ya's there. Oh Yeah... can ya pack those lowering blocks and u bolts ya had for sale at AHD Swapmeet. ( if ya still have them ) Reddo |
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2010 12:10:58 GMT 10
Hi All Just a reminder to all the NSW destitutes that cant afford /arent going to the Nats this year.  We have the Munmorah Getogether on the 13/14/15th May.. Thats the weekends after mothers day weekend... ( 9 more sleeps) So.. if your keen .. get your name up here now. I wouldnt worry about the 10 van limit too much. I know the authoritys have bunged this on but i reckon i could talk logic to anyone that turns up and counts vans. 10 posts with at least 2 outlets protected by 15 amp breaker for each outlet = 20 sites .. not 10. All they have done is count posts... I am taking the van down Friday morning and setting up.. Will work arvo shift that night and sneek off about 8.45pm....catch yas there around 10.15.. ish around the fire. Did i mention entry is via a bag of firewood donation ;D Reddo |
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Post by bindilou on May 5, 2010 12:56:44 GMT 10
:PCan I get the directions and address ploise! We should be there around 2ish Friday so save a nice spot for us, Not too far away from the actionas I like to keep a watchful eye on our van whilst the kiddletts sleep but just far enough away so our kiddie s can get to sleep amongst the racket you lot make Look forward to seeing you all again. |
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2010 23:31:07 GMT 10
éres owe ya git there... Straight up the F3 past the wyong twin servos. look for the big brown touristy sign that says.... Tourist drive . East Lake Macquarie. Shoot up the exit ramp and follow that road to the traffic lights at Doyalson...'bout 5 to 10 mins drive.... there is a servo on the right side corner. Hang a right about 1k down on the left there is a white brick fence / entry to Munmorah power station turn in there. About 100 metres down on the right you will see an entrance into "Koala Park" swing in there .... we are around behind the BBQ buildings and ammenties block.... Sites arent booked under any names .. just take your pick. I will leave some firewood and the steel fire frame where we have the fire.... that is where the noise will be later on.... Oh ... and it could also get noisey near a van with a picture of a Rosella on the side and 2 stoned crows on the back ;D ;D ;D ;D Reddo |
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Post by MRFJ55 on May 10, 2010 16:07:30 GMT 10
YO , LOOKING FORWARD TO THE WEEKEND . SHOULD BE THERE MID ARVO FRIDAY IF I CAN GET OUT OF WORK HALF DAY OR OTHERWISE AROUND 4 OR 5 pm . KIDS HAVE PARTY'S /SOCCER /SPORT ON SO WILL COME UP SATURDAY LUNCH TIME WITH BLONDIE ! SO I HAVE ONE NIGHT TO BE NAUGHTY ONE NIGHT TO BE NICE ! SEE YOU AROUND THE CAMP-FIRE , BRING YA WOOD WITH YA! MAURIE . p.s I HEAR WE ARE COOKING DUCK CASSEROLE FOR JULES ON SATURDAY NIGHT ! SOMEONE TOLD ME ITS HER FAVORITE ! HEE HEE .
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2010 23:21:42 GMT 10
Hi Maurie Bring the lowering blocks with ya..... I have cash that will help pay your fuel bill for the weekend Pray for good weather.... Reddo |
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Post by Geoff & Jude on May 11, 2010 10:31:56 GMT 10
hi reddo
we have to go to a funeral friday afternoon, so we won't get there till early friday night.
geoff 'n jude
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Post by 1954homemade on May 11, 2010 14:39:52 GMT 10
Hi All, Reading this post is bringing back nice memories of sitting around the campfire at munmorah I seem to remember that Wayne was very drunk and we kept thinking he was going to fall in the fire  Shame I can't be there this year, but hope you all have a great time. Luv Di x |
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Post by bindilou on May 11, 2010 19:41:13 GMT 10
Dont forget your musical talents, I want to hear some singing, spoons, harmonica ect, it all goes with the camp fire. Ive got the Marshmellows packed and my thermals. See youssss all Fliday. Jules
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Post by bindilou on May 13, 2010 11:34:07 GMT 10
Just a late note!! By request from Julie. Julie, Rhiannon and Jarrod are coming with their tent , she will snuggle up with us for Saturday night only. See ya then Jules.
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