Beautiful Shellharbour.

[strugglebrook]

Just to get the ball rolling, on the annual Shellharbour get together, Our great organiser Judge Judy has not yet put up the Dates for this year, and with good reason.
A few of us eternal opptimists have booked our usual sites from Thursday the 15th and departing on Monday the 19th of October, as allways up to you how long or short you stay. As this is a busy Park it is better to book earlier than later.
Lets just hope things settle down so we can use our bookings and have a great weekend like we always do.

Strugglebrook aka JD aka PSK.

[Lothar]

We have paid our deposit and are going from Thursday to Monday. They said that they still have everyone's booking from last year, it's hard to call them so I sent an email and they called back 1/2 hour later. it should be a nice little get a way even thou it's only a 45min drive from our place. 🤠👩‍🦰

[Don Ricardo]

Added to the Vintage Caravan Events Calendar.

It’s great to have some new events to add to the Calendar again. . Hope all you non-Victorians have a great time...

[Geoff & Jude]

Hi All,

I have been holding off posting about this year's Shellharbour get together due to the dreaded Covdid 19 restrictions.

Please be assured all sites are re-booked and held for us every year, this is the last thing I do before I leave each year. I also put a few spare sites on hold in case we have extra starters.

There was some talk last year of moving the weekend back one week to coincide with the Jamberoo Car Show. After talking to most people it was left the same. Some people wanted to be able to put their cars in the show, some wanted to go to Kurri Kurri etc, too many variables to work with.

At this stage the caravan park is not answering the phones but will call you back if you leave a message or send an email. They are happy to take deposits and will hold them over until next year if the weekend doesn't go ahead.

They are waiting to hear if caravan park restrictions will be eased. As the restrictions currently stand they can only accommodate self contained vans and that certainly excludes the majority of us. They have had to block off every second shower, toilet and basin which cuts down the number available. There are quite a few permanent vans in the park and they are given priority to use the amenities as they pay fees all year.

I do hope this explains why I have been holding off posting and unfortunately I can't give you a definite answer if we can go ahead yet. I speak to Julie frequently and will update everyone the moment I hear any relevant info.

Sadly Mark and Julie are moving on to go and live on their beautiful property on the North Coast of NSW. They finish up 30/9/2020 and will be a very hard act to follow as far as managers go.

Any questions please ask away.

Jude & Geoff

[tooleyau]

Booked, saving up pocket money for ice creams

[gazzasmk1]

Thanks Judy and Geoff for all your hard work involved with this event. Hope it can go ahead.

[Geoff & Jude]

I have been keeping in touch with Julie at Shellharbour and at this stage they are still under Covid19 restrictions which means it isn't looking good for our annual get together.
All the park managers can do is check the NSW Health Guidelines each day and hope for a change .

It has been mentioned that some parks are open and some not . It all depends on the council that covers each area and some parks are still privately run and choose to risk opening up. The penalty for breaching these rules is $55,000 and I can understand Mark and Julie sticking to the rules. These shutdowns have cost them a lot of money and they are very disappointed they can't be open for us.

We have booked all the sites for 2021 and anyone who has paid can either transfer their money to next year or ask for a refund if we don't get to go this year . I can understand this is difficult for people who have to take time off work etc and I am sorry I can't give you a more positive answer.

There is a statement on the parks website explaining all the current restrictions, we can only live in hope that things will change in the next few weeks .

Jude & Geoff

[tooleyau]

I have contacted Shellharbor today to confirm our attendance for the weekend in October. Thier website states that all caravans must me self contained and I said that ours was and we were looking forward to the weekend.

Their response was

"Our amenities are operational although running at half capacity. In the event of any pandemic outbreak the amenities will be immediately shut down, hence the requirement for self-containment if this does happen"

So, what does this mean.

I understand that this means that we can still use the facilities in the caravan park (but every second stall is closed).

To make your van self contained all you would need is a portable toilet that could be used if a "pandemic outbreak" occurs as well as a bucket for showers.

I don't think we can have our cooking competitions (and I have a great recipe for a dip for this year) , or our well attended happy hours.

Anyway, Anne and I will be using this as an excuse to get away from home and look forward to socially distancing from those who can make it.

Michael

[tooleyau]

I have had a clarification from Shellharbour.

We can only accept bookings with caravans or motorhomes that have a kitchen and a fully self-contained en-suite bathroom with shower and toilet (plumbed in, i.e. flushing toilet), we cannot accept port-a-loos or non plumbed in showers.

So I guess they do not agree that a shovel is acceptable as a portable toilet.

LOL

MT

[Geoff & Jude]

Howdy all

For your info;

SHELLHARBOUR IS BACK ON

We still have all the reserved sights booked from the 14th to 21st October.

If judy hasn't rung you yet, please let us know if you are still going by answering here instead of ringing the park.

We'll find out soon if deposits are required or not.

Jude 'n Geoff

[Lothar]

Great news, we have booked from the 15th to the 19th and placed a deposit earlier this year. Great work guys.👍🤠👩‍🦰🖐

[tooleyau]

We will be arriving Friday. See you there.

[Geoff & Jude]

I have been in contact with the caravan park by email , phones are still really busy . All sites and dates are confirmed and for this year only they are happy to accept payment in full on arrival , quite a few of us haven't paid a deposit due to the uncertainty of the event going ahead.

It will be a much smaller group this year and I haven't as yet found out what social distancing rules might still be in place . I will post any more info I gather .

See you all soon ,

Jude & Geoff

[indiana]

Hi Judy do you have a site for my Propert onFriday 16th untill check out tuesday 20th thanks Indi

[Geoff & Jude]

Hi Indiana,

Should be fine , I will message the park and confirm with you later

Judy

[indiana]

1965 falcon/1966 Propert Hi Geoff and Jude have sent you a message today.Cheers Geoff

[kerri]

Hello strangers.
The ghost of caravans past is still around. I'm coming to Shell Harbour to see you guys.It will probably just be a day trip but wondering what events you will have on during the day or night.
I am also finally picking up a door for my caravan. It's only been about 5 years...haha.
I am still persistent in finishing the caravan, but I am soooooooo over it.
Maybe the change in weather will get me out there more. Daylight savings helps.
Hope all are well and keeping safe from covid.
Kerri

[Geoff & Jude]

hi kerri

there isn't any special events happening this year, mainly because of covid, but i'm sure there'll be a few heading to the pub or club for dinner, maybe saturday night.

it'll be good to see you again, see you soon.

geoff 'n jude