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Post by sutcac on Mar 9, 2013 23:56:45 GMT 10
Hi Doug. Friday night 3rd May is completely optional for tour participants.  If you opt for Quirindi ,you're up and running early for the markets/swap? and festival proceedings on the Saturday.....can even put your rig in the festival procession if you like!!  As I understand it, old mate at Fossickers Way C P at Nundle can't / won't guarantee a powered site for just the one night, but will accommodate visitors for 2 nights or more. We've elected to stay at Nundle and drive the 50/60 km back over to Quirindi on the Saturday morning. Don't know what camping conditions are like at Quirindi but Rob and Cathy stayed there on the way home from the Nats and from memory they said it was pretty good.  Completely up to the individual , which ever way you want to go. I don't see splitting the group for one night as a problem. Just goes to show how easy/relaxed/ flexible these tours are. No rules. No pressure to conform . Just do whatever tickles ya fancy , so to speak. Cheers Sutcac ;D |
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Post by sutcac on Mar 10, 2013 0:10:51 GMT 10
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Post by sutcac on Mar 10, 2013 0:20:36 GMT 10
We are considering departing the Sunshine Coast on Anzac Day .....towing south to one of our favourite Parks at Fishing Haven on the Clarence River at Yamba  .....having a few nights there.....then cruising up to Tenterfield on the Sunday to commence the tour on Monday ............anyone is more than welcome to join us if it suits their time frame  ............as I've said above .....no hard and fast rules ............just do what suits you best Sutcac ;D |
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Post by the2supremes on Mar 10, 2013 7:29:02 GMT 10
Hi Sutcac and everybody,
Cathy mentioned that we have three sites booked, we do at each place. So could you please add to the list of traveler's my dad Graham and Shirl & Dicky.
Really looking forward to this adventure.
Cheers.....Brendo & Stace
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Post by smiles on Mar 10, 2013 7:52:39 GMT 10
Hi Stacey
Glad to hear that. Sounds like its gunna b fun!
Doug, the camp ground at Quirindi is beside the showground, under big old trees with enough space for about 12 vans. Slabs for vans, great amenities very clean, close to vans. The caretaker mentioned that JBJ & Stacey's lot have booked in.
But as Sutcac said...if you're coming, better book in. The great thing about these outback places is that no money has been asked for as yet so it's still possible to change plans.
smiles
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Post by sutcac on Mar 10, 2013 8:56:14 GMT 10
Hi Stace and Brendo. Well, it looks like we've got the camp oven cooking taken care of on tour !! Richard (Dicky) sure knows how to organize the camp oven gear . And Graham cooked up one of the best ever casseroles at Imbil,if my taste buds remember correctly!!!  ? Things are shaping up for a top tour. Only 46 sleeps to go! |
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Post by boots on Mar 10, 2013 9:19:58 GMT 10
SOOOOO looking forward to this one. Catching up with friends, making new ones. No hard and fast rules  Maybe one you gotta enjoy yourself ;D ;D This to me is what VV is all about,, Counting down the sleeps, wooowooo Cheers Sue , Dennis  |
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Post by philouise on Mar 19, 2013 8:29:56 GMT 10
Phil and Louise are booked in for the toad/roach weekend at Tenterfield. (Friday-Monday). Looking forward to meeting up again. Not going "off the beaten track" - going home  - never mind. Cheers. Phil. |
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Post by cruisindoug on Mar 19, 2013 9:10:45 GMT 10
Well went to do the bookings, all booked in up to Nundle (booked at Quirindi figured I would take the punt on no power at Nundle), and then Nundle says they won't book a single night at all for that weekend ..... Did offer to take two nights payment for one night though - don't think I'll be taking that offer up! Has everyone else other than Reddo, and Clyde and Barb, booked for one night at Nundle? (If so, can you PM me the names I can't remember everyone's surname!) If I can't stay one night at Nundle, then I might ring back Quirindi and book for two nights there and drive over for the day at Nundle. I hate the greed factor! Also, has anyone thought about an overnight stop on the way back to Brisbane??? Cheers Doug |
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Post by sutcac on Mar 19, 2013 12:41:05 GMT 10
Here's a quick update...............
So far the definites are:
Reddo....booked
Sutcacs....booked
JBJ & Boots......booked
Neil and Cheryl............booked
Brendan and Stacey......booked
John and Pam................booked
Smiles(Rob and Cathy)........booked
Stacey's Dad, Graham.........booked
Richard and Shirley..............booked
David and Lyn( Nundle only).........booked
Phil and Louise.......Tenterfield Weekend only.....booked
CruisingDoug................booked
Di and Paul..................Tenterfield Weekend.....booked
Johnny and Annie........Tenterfield Weekend...Booked
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2013 15:44:19 GMT 10
Yo... Sorry about my silence. My computer copped a bug about 2 weeks back and i have been out of the loop with all the goings on. That issue with Nundle is a real downer. Just because the place has a stack of things going on he can bung terms and conditions on and have us by the short and curlys....  I booked in last year for friday and saturday night this year as i was driving out of the bike rally weekend..always do so i know i have a powered site for the bike rally weekend. Use to have a 6 berth cabin but let it slide for one year... now i have no jhope of getting it back. At that the time Sootys Toads and roaches tour hadnt even been hatched. As Clyde and others have mentioned these tours are never hard and fast rules. Just pick the eyes out of whats on offer and book in when and whereever ya like... i am sure you will have a good time no matter how many days you have away from home/work...  Not long now... Pam and John... if you are reading this can ya send me an email or phone me and let me know what you guys are doing?? .. and what parks you have booked into.. I will head back here and mention it.. or send Sutcac a pm so he can modify the attendees list....too easy.. I will probably stay at Walcha on anzac day evening and rock into Tenterfield on Friday . Have a few days sight seeing around the back blocks before we set sail on the monday.. Its allllllll good. Regards Reddo I had a few well chosen words with Heath the manager thinking i might have swayed his decision by garaunteeing at least 6 vans in for 2 nights....he was agreeable to that... |
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Post by cruisindoug on Mar 20, 2013 9:11:17 GMT 10
Booked in at Nundle for the Sat and Sun nights, will take a couple extra days off work and meander back home too ...
Cheers
Doug
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Post by sutcac on Mar 20, 2013 15:31:46 GMT 10
G'day Doug . From what I can work out,most of the crew have booked into Quirindi for the Friday night and Nundle for Sat / Sun...............then trundle home Monday. Should all be good.
Cheers Clyde.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2013 10:18:09 GMT 10
;D Got a confirmation text last night from John and Pam ... They are booked in for the tour...... Dont know what car or van they are bringing... They are full of surprises... Regards Reddo |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2013 19:47:20 GMT 10
Yeeeeehaaa.. Here we are in April..... Not long before the toads and roaches tour kick off.... Looks like 10 starters....Any advance on 10? Just think..... Only keyboard will be the one ya hang ya car keys on in the van Only Tablets will be the ones ya take for the hangover each morning Only screen ya will see is the one ya lookin through while drivin No mouses.... just kangaroos Only mouse pad will be the place where " tom and Jerry" use to live. No App... Just New England Apples No Norton Anti Virus... Just real Nortons at Nundle No Hard drives.. Just a leisurely pace around the countryside Nothing to back up..... besides your caravan Only Logins will be the ones ya chuck in the fire Only shutdown will be when ya missus drags ya orf ta bed when ya have had too much of a good time Only P.bucket is the one under ya bed. Only posts ya will read will be sign posts Only threads will be the ones ya use to sew ya buttons back on. Only internet will be the ones the fish swim into. I am sure the is some i have missed...... So.. where the bloody hell are yas?? Still time to get your act together.....and book in for another whacky adventure.. ..Ya snooze ya lose... . Ummmm has Piliga springs got a Casino yet ;D ;D ;D Reddo |
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Post by Cruz on Apr 2, 2013 6:07:55 GMT 10
Sounds like you will have a great trip. Have a happy hour for me. I will be joining the Mexicans down in the deep south.
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Post by 1954homemade on Apr 3, 2013 10:46:53 GMT 10
Hi All, Ok well it's like this. We can't do the whole "Toads and Roaches" trip as we are already taking leave to go away on a Cruise. But as we would hate to completely miss out - please count us in on the Tenterfield weekend portion of this run - thanks. I have already phoned Julie & Jim and booked in. We will be arriving in Tenterfield on either the Wednesday or Thursday - is anyone else going to be there that early??? Regards Di & Paul |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2013 3:51:15 GMT 10
Hi Di
At the mo i still have a "floating" start date.
Plan A ...Was thinking of leaving Anzac day arvo and heading north ., either via Tamworth or up through Gloucester. Walcha etc.and stay around that area .. rock up friday to Tenter.
Plan B ...Might hook up with John and Pam and travel with them , although i have a feeling they will be working the friday ??
So,, probably be looking at yopu guys Friday around lunchtime of a bit after.
Regards
Reddo
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Post by sutcac on Apr 7, 2013 13:55:25 GMT 10
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Post by smiles on Apr 7, 2013 15:19:34 GMT 10
Sounds like I'll have to twist Rob's arm & get him to bring the mini Brute 12volt chainsaw.
Hook her up to a cars battery & she quietly goes about the job of getting firewood without making a big ruckus!
Can someone bring a shovel for camp ovens tho as we can't fit it in! Well bring our medium size 12" camp oven.
Only 18 sleeps hey?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2013 17:40:39 GMT 10
Can we go via Texas?? I have a freshly sharpened Stihl 024 chainsaw just itchin for a massacre.  Also noticed a stack of harwood pallets with a " free firewood" sign on em just up the road a bit.... So... Will slice and dice a few pallets ta get us through the first cookathon/ sub zero night. Bloke i had lined up to take my Norton to Nundle for the rally has pulled the pin :-/on the rally .. sooooo... looks a bit like i will have to ring the Nundle van park manager and see if its OK to leave the bike there ....and drop it off on the way to Tenterfield. Dont wanna cart it all over the state on the T&R tour. That might mean i wont be haulin a whole stack of wood with me... ( tailgate dont shut with the bike in the back of a Ford Ranger 4x4 spacecab) .. i'll bring what i can. Happy to scamper about each arvo on the tour and chase up wood. Been doin a bit of prep work on the van .. Cant wait.. cant wait...will bring egg flip to scrape up fresh roadkill for the camp oven................Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmooooo !!! Reddingostew ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by cruisindoug on Apr 7, 2013 17:46:30 GMT 10
I should have a bit of spare room in the yoot ... I'll see what wood I can rustle up |
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Post by sutcac on Apr 9, 2013 15:26:26 GMT 10
OK. Looks like we've got the firewood/chainsaw/axes/long handled shovels all sorted!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now all we need you to bring is your favourite Damper Recipe!!!!!...Plain ...Spotted Dawg....Fruit......Beer !!! ?  |
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Post by Johnny & Annie on Apr 14, 2013 20:04:47 GMT 10
Johnny & Annie booked for Tenterfield weekend only.
Travelling Friday and leaving Monday. See you all there.
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