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Post by kingy on Mar 25, 2010 20:29:01 GMT 10
Never ceases to amaze me how small this world is  ......Rolled into Dunedoo today and thought we'd stay at the van park we all stayed at on the first V V east coast tour, prior to Coledale,4 years ago  ......Just for old times sake ;D ;D ;D Park has changed little except for a brand spank'in new camp kitchen  We'd no sooner set up and a ute pulled up with none other than ANOTHER of Mez's 1st cousins ...from Cowra, who just happened to recognise our setup from the highway as they passed......Blew Mez away ....They have always been close 1/2 hour later, Mez says there's a bloke check'in you out and he's climbing the fence and heading our way  .......'' I know that van'' he say's , i turn around and think ......never seen him before in me life ...intro's himself as Dave, ''Olfarts'' and again we're amazed where these people are coming from ;D We had a brief yap and off they went, heading to Newcastle via. Reddo's This has happened more than once since we've been away and it just goes to show .......You can RUN, but ya can't HIDE ;D ;D ;D  |
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Post by kingy on Mar 27, 2010 15:39:21 GMT 10
Hi All, Moved on to Peak Hill yesterday.......slowly making our way to Mildura ;D ;D ;D. and while there come across a stash of old cars that Daggsey bought to our attention two years ago.........page 3 ''Madonna's travels''. I was informed by the van park owner that the owner of these cars,and his son are ''different'' as far as to say ''they would prefer to crush the cars rather than sell them   ....I'll say no more on that matter . The thing that surprised me the most is the cars in the old dealership buiding have been there since the EARLY SEVENTIES .......according to my source. Apparantly for some reason they shut up shop, and it's been that way since, there is still old stock laying about everywhere throughout the two buildings Here's some refresher photo's This EH still looks new under all the dust   Three in a row  Two gems........An early 60's Chev, and a windowless EJ/EH van  A puzzled Kingy |
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Post by kingy on Apr 3, 2010 15:49:28 GMT 10
G'day Gang, Well we've moved on once again, leaving Cowra after a short stay with another of Mez's cousins ......i think i've met em' all now ;D. Had an overnight stay at Greenethorpe - staying behind the pub, and what a night we had.......can't beat old country pubs  for a good laugh and great hospitality. Some of you may remember this van that Daggsey showed us around two years ago when they passed through here  Well this is his latest project         Goes good too  Gas hot water system, wood fire, generator, etc.etc. - little work needed to finish project. Not everyone's cuppa, but different none the less Among his other interests.........he has a gallery.... is painting and sculpture of which he has throughout the gallery The caravan seen in photo is awaiting the go ahead for a fit-out from it's Tasmanian owner. One of his future plans .........an old mack pulling a trailer - set up as a fully operational BAR ;D ;D ;D...........I like the Guy ;D Cheers Kingy |
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Post by DC3Td on Apr 3, 2010 17:45:47 GMT 10
Hi Kingy. Lot of great pieces of vin tin out there. Good ol` Shamrock Inn. Stayed there a few times when i was having a double garage done on my block end of Fitzroy St. Used to let neighbour run some sheep on it to keep it tidy. Pretty small bar area back then with that big log fire going.Probably hasn`t changed although they were doing up the dining area. Enjoy your travels as always. cheers gordon
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Post by Jennison on Apr 6, 2010 21:41:03 GMT 10
Where are you staying in Canberra kingy?
Thanks for taking those pics of Gordon and Micheles Pathfinder.
I too reckon it would be a great buy - quite unique with the hand pump shower
jennison
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Post by kingy on Apr 7, 2010 9:44:55 GMT 10
We're staying in Queanbeyan Jennison till tomorrow, thought it was a good time to catch up with the grandkids over Easter, with everyone being home. There's been a slight change in our plans as to which way we're heading.....The plan (i hate plans ) now is to head south via Cooma, Cann River and along the Princess Hwy towards Melb.....stay for a week or so, then head north and join up with the gang on the meander along the mighty murray ;D ;D As for the pathfinder, yeah it's a shame the timing's all wrong for us, it's a unique van - would look magic with a full polish of entire van .......There has been some interest, so good chance it'll find a new home. Cheers Kingy |
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Post by kingy on Apr 18, 2010 18:09:50 GMT 10
Hi Guy's, been a while since i've up dated, so here we go After leaving Greenethorpe we've stayed at Queanbeyan, Cooma, Nimmitabel, Cann River, newmerella, Bruthen, Rosedale, Pt. Albert, Inverloch and at present we're staying at Phillip Island and all's been good ;D The next week see's us in Melbourne, then it's off to Mildura for the nationals ;D ;D......Looking forward to it Here's a peek These shots were taken at Nimmitabel NSW where it is around 1000 mts above sea level......... and bloody cold   This great old pub closed it's doors the week before we arrived...........A sign of the times    ZZZZZZZZZZZ  HHHmm, BloodyGPS's, note where the car is on screen   A good night was had at this rest area at Rosedale.....thanks to our fire ;D ;D   A Bondy ;D  HHmmmm.....The Joys  A wind farm at Toora.... those things are HUGE  Port Albert, a great spot.........and being able to camp right on the water was a real bonus    Gotta love a wooden boat.........for sale too   Then it was onto Phillip Island This is the connecting bridge    Till next time The Kings |
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Post by 1954homemade on Apr 22, 2010 9:46:09 GMT 10
Hi Steve and Mez,
Looks like you are having a great time.
The photos of Phillip Island, bought back some memories for me. I drove the Barracuda around the Phillip Island track a few years ago, when we were down there for a Hot Rod and Rockabilly weekend.
Hope you have a great time at the Nationals.
Luv Di
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Post by Daggsey on Apr 22, 2010 10:04:47 GMT 10
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Post by humpyboy on Apr 22, 2010 18:37:48 GMT 10
Hey there Kingy, hanging around my neck of the woods I see, where you at now? if ya close I might catch up.
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Post by kingy on May 23, 2010 17:17:12 GMT 10
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Post by Don Ricardo on May 23, 2010 18:29:28 GMT 10
G'day Kingys, Good to see the dream is continuing.  Don't suppose you picked up a few souvenirs for us at Terowie did you? I reckon that there would be at least one for each V V'er - a whole vehicle I mean, not just a door handle or whatever. Do you have any further info about the blue and white van at Barmera? How old is it do you think? Does the fold down canopy (I presume that's what it is) at the back serve any other purpose? Don Ricardo |
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Post by kingy on May 23, 2010 21:23:00 GMT 10
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Post by kingy on May 23, 2010 22:59:21 GMT 10
Hi Don Ricardo, the blue and white van was a home made jobby so i'm told. There was whole group of guys from a car club around Adelaide that made the trip for a get together.........did'nt really get much info. on the van. BUT a couple watch this site, one even thought i was Daggsey ;D |
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Post by cobber on May 24, 2010 9:28:08 GMT 10
G'day Kingys, Thanks for the photos, I'm enjoying the trip. You're getting into warmer weather now... far away from Lake Goldsmith aye?........... jeez that was cold I can think of only one little reason why you wouldn't turn left at that sign post...... offer's still open, just put him in a box...express post. Cobber. |
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Post by Daggsey on May 24, 2010 10:03:14 GMT 10
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Post by kaybee on May 24, 2010 10:56:33 GMT 10
....bit o' bad news Daggsey......the tail lights on our teardrop came from the '48 Olds in that yard....so it hasn't been a secret for a while...... ;D ;D |
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Post by Daggsey on May 24, 2010 12:14:59 GMT 10
OK Kaybee........just three of us know about that site ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Daggsey what world wibe web ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by kaybee on May 24, 2010 14:11:57 GMT 10
Hi Kingys  , sorry to hijack your thread, but I have a funny story about Terowrie. The father of one of son's friends had aquired a residence in Terowrie when the owners had not paid the Council Rates, and for quite a few years Dale listened to all their stories of what a great time they had there when they used it a couple of times a year as a getaway. Time marched on, and on one of our trips we were going to be passing Terowrie and had been given permission by the son to use the place (actually an old Church )for the night. Armed with a map and a photo, we arrived in town and started to look for the old church, and as we were aware that no one had visited for a while we were expecting to find an abandoned, overgrown mess. Not so, the Chuch was immaculate, freshly painted door, all the grass was mowed, perhaps this is not the right one ? Dale got on the phone to his mate,no, we were at the right place, hold on, he will ask his Dad if he knew what was going on. UMMMM,  It is not ours anymore coz Dad didn't pay the rates ;D ;D ;D KB The original |
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Post by kingy on May 24, 2010 15:47:18 GMT 10
Warmers right Cobber........32 deg. in the van at present ;D, and loving it Unfortunatley we missed out on going to the rock, for a number of reasons, and yes having a dog with us was one. As some of you would know it's a 500 Klm return trip back onto the Stuart Hwy. and thats not counting if you go to Kings Canyon and the Olgas which are all extra Klms. If you have any problems out there, it'll cost ya heaps........just to the turn off to the rock on the Stuart Hwy. is hundreds of $$ for a call out fee i'm told We rolled into the Alice around lunchtime today, will try and get some pics up tonight Kingy |
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Post by kingy on May 24, 2010 15:55:45 GMT 10
Good story Col ;D ;D the same Church now looks new, a lot of $$ spent. They are now working on gardens etc..........shoulda taken a photo Kingy |
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Post by MRFJ55 on May 24, 2010 17:24:13 GMT 10
HI YA KINGY PEOPLE , GREAT PHOTIES , THAT SECOND SHOT AT TEROWIE OF THE OLD WRECKS ALL LINED UP IS A CLASSIC . IT WAS USED ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO FOR A PRINT THAT WAS FOR SALE AT MARKETS ETC...... TAKEN FROM A DIFFERENT ANGLE AND SHOWED ALL THE FX/FJ LINED UP AND HAD THE CAPTION UNDERNEATH .........................................."THE SECRET HOLDEN GRAVEYARD" TAKEN BY PHOTOGRAPHER PHIL GREY 1997 . IT WAS DONE IN A "BUG-EYE " LENSE STYLE . A BIG SELLER OVER THE YEARS , I GOT ONE ON MY LOUNGE ROOM WALL . I WAS LOOKING AT IT ONE DAY AND COULDN'T BELIEVE MY EYES WHEN I SAW A REALLY RARE HARD TO GET CHROME FENDER DART OR EYE LASH ON ONE OF THE OLD HUMPY'S FRONT GUARD. IT WAS SO SMALL ON THE CAR IN THE BACK GROUND THAT I PREVIOUSLY MISSED IT . I TRIED CHASING UP ON IT AND RANG THE PHOTOGRAPHER STUDIOS AN ALL THAT THEY WOULD TELL ME WAS IT WAS IN S.A SOMEWHERE AND THE OWNER DIDN'T WANT IT MADE PUBLIC , SO THE LEAD WENT COLD . SO THANKS KINGY FOR PUTTING ME OUT OF MY MISERY  A BIT PISSED-OFF AS I WAS IN WAKERIE IN 2004 ON HOLIDAYS AND DIDNT REALISE HOW CLOSE I WAS . REGARDS 8-)MAURIE p.s I BET KAYBEE BLOODY GOT EM
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Post by kaybee on May 24, 2010 17:32:41 GMT 10
p.s I BET KAYBEE BLOODY GOT EM ....well willya look at that!....his CAPS LOCK does work! ;D ;D ;D ;D .......and no,I didn't.....but I left a pair on the Effjay when I launched it ,new owner took them off when he painted it, you've reminded me I should chase him up and see if I can get 'em back...... ;D |
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Post by kingy on May 24, 2010 20:54:08 GMT 10
Hi All, arrived in the Alice today and have booked into a van park for a couple of days, have'nt had much of a look around as yet, but we'll fix that, as of tomorrow. Places like Coober Pedy and the Alice certainly attract a lot of caravaners ..........Never seen so many vans coming and going, it's a continual stream day in day out, would hate to think how much $ $ it brings into these towns Heres a few from the last 24 hrs.  As if ;D     GGGrrrrrrr.......   Hope to get to the transport museum tomorrow, plus a few other attractions............We'll keep ya posted Kingy |
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Post by kingy on May 25, 2010 19:42:21 GMT 10
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......Rolled into Dunedoo today and thought we'd stay at the van park we all stayed at on the first V V east coast tour, prior to Coledale,4 years ago 
......Just for old times sake ;D ;D ;D
.......'' I know that van'' he say's 
....I'll say no more on that matter 
for a good laugh and great hospitality.
, sorry to hijack your thread, but I have a funny story about Terowrie.
