National gathering locations.

[sportsman 1]

Regarding the direction of the British Photos thread in Memorabilia, thought this might be a more appropriate place for a discussion.

Am I a nutter to have been doing what I have?

The Vauxhall C#b has a national rally every January in a different state on a rotational basis. Last year was Albany W.A. Next year is Jindabine N.S.W. 2009 is Maryborough Qld. I have been to every rally over the past 33 years as well as extra runs such as our recent Darwin trip. I've seen lots of this great country and met fantastic people doing it.

Surely the whole basis of Caravanning is getting out there and travelling around and seeing this great land. What better excuse do you need.

I realise not everyone can go to everything but by sharing it around at least we get to see something different every year and meet new people each time. There is a core of guys who go every time and new folks at every one dependent on location.

I suggest the same for the V V nationals, If someone in Queensland is willing to organise a get together one year thats great, if it happens to go to W.A. next time terrific.

Doing it on a rotational basis means it becomes as fair as possible for all. I dont understand Reddos comment re it wouldnt be fair to Qld or W.A. members to change states every time. If I live in Qld I would think it unfair if it NEVER came to my state! A number of folks may not be able to travel to a National gathering for lots of reasons but may be able to get to one if only for a couple of days/weekend if it was close enough. By moving it around it may enable these people to attend as well.

Because of prior committments I am unable to attend Mt Gambier but I am travelling with the East Coast group for a few days on the way. I wish all participants a terrific time and encourage all to support those who organise get togethers where ever possible, wherever they be.

Sorry if I have been raving again, just sharing what my c@#b has successfully done for 33 years!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy V Ving to all,

Leigh.

[Deleted]

Hi Leigh

Yep. You are right in what you say.
I think my comments and reasoning behind the S.A scenario was based mainly on the distance that the W.A mob have to travel and the fact that the whole www.vintagevan scene started in W.A.
As a matter of logistics just about every year they would be travelling far greater distances than us east coasters to get to the nationals. So instead of the WAers saving up and making the journey across the Nullabour and us getting to meet and greet them every 2 years in SA we would see most of our WA friends every 8 years ( 6 states and 2 territorys)

I agree that shifting it from state to state would be a good thing and eventually what goes around comes around. Sooner or later the event would be in your home state and you would get away with a short trip. it works well in other motoring circles ( geez i avoided the word club well there didnt i)

No matter what happens there will always be minimal attendance from the state that is the furtherest away ( again i may be wrong
for instance
how many locals would front if we had a national in Darwin .
Not bagging NT but i cant think of any members on this forum from that territory.)

As for sharing the nats around the states
I will let others make that decision.

Reddo

[sportsman 1]

I agree with your scenario regards places with fewer members.

Over 33 years (gee I must be getting old) we have had 1 rally in Tasmania and now 1 to Darwin.

Our rally runs for 5 states, Vic, N.S.W., Qld, S.A. and W.A.

I realise what works for some wont for others but on the other hand I reckon the only time I will get to see some/most of the W.A. vans is if I travel to W.A.

My group has a core of 10 or so that travel across the nullabor every year for 4 years and then have a home rally. Other than that core group and the couple of others that travel occasionally I would not get to see their cars and people unless I travel there, as I did last year to Albany where there were nearly 100 Vauxies and 85% of them were "locals".

See ya,

Leigh.

[veedubnut]

Hello Sportsman1,

Just wondering which dates will the Vauxhall "get together" be happening in Jindabyne?

I travel regularly to Jindabyne love the place

Cheers

Greg

P.S. Everyone my bug is now ready for the road again ;D

[sportsman 1]

Howdy Greg,

The National get together next year is from 3rd to the 10th January and is based at the Jindabine Sports and Recreation complex (I think thats what it's called!)

As we are booked into the accommodation there (units and dorms) I for one probably won't take the teardrop but then again I am likely to take a couple of days to get there and back and will need to stay somewhere in something. Perhaps I will take the TD after all, any excuse to give it an outing.

If you want details PM me or Ph 03 9735 4606 after 8 pm.

cheers, Leigh.

PS great to hear the Bug is back! How did you go with the badge.