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Post by Don Ricardo on Apr 12, 2016 21:01:42 GMT 10
Hi Melanco, Nice score with the jigsaw, eh?  But Cobber can't claim that one for Driftwood. The caravan in the picture is based on one of Reddo's vans (or maybe a mixture of several), as seen in this post. Jenny Sanders' designs based on Reddo's vans (and his vehicles) have been used for a variety of products. These items are in our collection:  The design on the mugs is the same as your jigsaw and resembles Reddo's 'Rosie', while the biscuit tin is based on his 'Matilda'. Don Ricardo |
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Post by melanco on Apr 13, 2016 16:07:29 GMT 10
you truly are "The Don" !!!!!! Thanks Richard, will credit Reddo properly when I see him next. Mel xx
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Post by Don Ricardo on Apr 16, 2016 23:01:33 GMT 10
Poor Cobber - can't go anywhere without Driftwood stealing the limelight! From the Nundle Woollen Mill Facebook page on 30 March - must have been on the way to South West Rocks: Don Ricardo |
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Post by cobber on Apr 17, 2016 9:32:36 GMT 10
SPOT ON DON R.!  Nobody notices me, this was mentioned back on page 3 of this thread in THIS POST On the way to SWR we joined Ken Koala's tour at Nundle and dropped in to say G'day to Nick Bradford, owner of the Mill. He asked me to let tour members know that he would give a tour of the Mill & it's operation next morning for those who may be interested (this was done via Sandra,  spreader of the word  ) and apparently some took up the offer. Nick showed us a 72 ply wool they started producing after receiving inquiries subsequent to the 'wool wrapped Driftwood extravaganza' in 2013It is called 'Caravan'  I did suggest it might sell better if he called it 'Driftwood'   Knits up quite nicely  But if you like that sort of stuff...... how about this ?   Cobber. |
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Post by Don Ricardo on Apr 30, 2016 12:29:50 GMT 10
G'day Cobber, The shape's not right I admit, but gee, the colours and the flash look familiar. What do your reckon?  The photo is of a doll's house currently on offer on Ebuy UK. At least you wouldn't have trouble getting a fridge in and out of this one.  Thanks to Dorothy Darby on the Retro Caravan Club (UK) Including Vintage & Classic Facebook page for highlighting this one (credit where credit's due). Don Ricardo |
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Post by cobber on May 1, 2016 8:52:42 GMT 10
Aw gee Don R. I think we may be pushing the envelope a bit with this one, I won't be adding it to my collection, apart from the fact that I don't have a need for a dolls house these days By the way ..... I've been keeping an eye on that 'Retro Caravan Club' in the UK too, brand new kids on the block catering for vans up to 1982 and off to a running start, even have members in Oz. Cobber. |
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Post by cobber on Jun 27, 2016 19:44:02 GMT 10
Sorry,  but I thought I should let you know about this FREE art print of Driftwood that you can download if you visit this site here.  Cobber. |
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Post by cobber on Nov 9, 2016 8:39:35 GMT 10
JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS ! Don R first drew our attention to this image, and this artist, back in February in this post. The artist, Sharon Poulton, has now joined Redbubble so the image is now available on a whole range of items including these mugs and stickers.  Just what I needed, more Driftwood 'stuff' How about you ? Cobber. |
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Post by firefighter on Nov 9, 2016 21:22:42 GMT 10
Cobber wrote
Just what I needed, more Driftwood 'stuff' How about you ?
Thanks Cobber for the offer to have some Driftwood 'stuff' BUT I will give it a miss 
Cheers Geoff
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Post by cobber on Nov 30, 2016 18:41:54 GMT 10
Sorry folks, I know it happens every year but Driftwood Christmas cards are available again this year from a different supplier this time. Same cards but cheaper, and you have a choice of Australian made cards all with Aussie scenes from an Australian company (Gone Troppo Cards) located in Qld.  To order a card CLICK HERE [/URl] If you want a corporate or personal message in your card better hurry, orders close 7th Dec. My only connection with this company is, they like Driftwood ..... same as I do. Cobber. |
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Post by Don Ricardo on Dec 1, 2016 21:17:32 GMT 10
G'day Cobber, Good to see the Driftwood 'merch' out and about still. Just the other day we saw the 'Driftwood at the beach' Christmas cards in our local newsagent, being sold to support the McGrath Foundation, so we bought a few packs. An iconic picture for two good causes - the McGrath Foundation and.the vintage caravan movement! Winner! We haven't been able to find anywhere that sold them in previous years, but you know what all our friends and rels will be receiving this year!  Don Ricardo |
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Post by cobber on Oct 12, 2019 13:22:02 GMT 10
I apologise to those of you who hoped you had seen the last of this thread but ....... a familiar image of Driftwood is available right now on ZAZZLESad to say many of the previous links have become redundant but here is your opportunity to get an image of Driftwood on a whole host of items. This image can be transferred to over 1000 products including wall clock, key rings, ceramic tiles, coasters, reusable grocery bags, back packs, T shirts, note books, mouse pads, iPad covers, etc by ZAZZLE, just click on the hyperlink above to see what you can buy.  Cobber |
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Post by shesgotthelook on Oct 12, 2019 21:44:22 GMT 10
I can’t believe it’s been nearly 3 years since the last post. Surely not?🤨😐
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Post by Mustang on Oct 14, 2019 7:48:32 GMT 10
A while back we won this jig saw with "Vincent the Viscount" ,now being promoted by Time to Roam.  We were able to complete the van & car over a few nights but now the "sky" has our senior eye sights under stress.  Our neighbor has been called in to finish!! |
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Post by Roehm3108 on Oct 14, 2019 17:58:48 GMT 10
Was that van in the jigsaw puzzle former member Reddo's rig. Cobber, you're the elder, you would remember.
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Post by cobber on Oct 14, 2019 19:16:32 GMT 10
You are right Ray the van is one of reddo's early restorations, but you don't have to be a fossil to know that, you only have to read the post at the top of this page by Don R where he makes that clear in reference to the same jigsaw posted by Mel at the bottom of page 7. Cobber. |
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Post by Roehm3108 on Oct 15, 2019 6:55:15 GMT 10
I knew you would remember that far back, cobber. When you're only using a mobile phone, you don't feel like scrolling back too far.
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Post by Roehm3108 on Nov 12, 2019 7:00:02 GMT 10
 Hi All I received the following missive from our lurking member Wal and Anna Robinson "G'day Mustang
Your post October 14 2019 got my attention. At the vintage vanner's Anglesea weekend 2017, Anna and I also won this jigsaw, with the same featured picture of Reddo's old rig. We won it in the wonky lemon indoor bowls competition. It's obvious in our photo that you are further advanced than we are. So before our brains become even more stressed, but only upon completion of your puzzle, could you kindly despatch your neighbour chop chop to our place to finish ours. Wal Robinson."There must be something about that blue sky! |
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Post by cobber on Dec 18, 2019 10:09:55 GMT 10
Sorry for the short notice 😥 but just to let you know that the "Driftwood by the sea side" Henderson charity cards are available for Christmas 2019. You find it in their "Merry Christmas McGrath foundation Charity Display Stand" at newsagents that stock Henderson Greeting cards.  The "Driftwood in the outback" card is still available from "Gone Troppo"  They also have a square,but less elaborate, and more expensive version of the "by the sea side" card.. Cobber. |
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Post by Don Ricardo on Jun 21, 2020 20:14:54 GMT 10
Hi all, It’s a while - well six months - since Cobber’s celebrity caravan Driftwood made a public appearance. Covid-19 and all that, I guess. However, looks like she’s out of isolation... This evening I watched an item on the ABC 7.00 pm news on the Winter Solstice celebration amongst Australian expeditioners in Antarctica. One of the rituals during the celebration is to carve a hole in the ice, and then for those who are game to take a dip in the freezing water. That was shown in the video clip accompanying the news item. But hang on, who’s that behind the ice hole... Yep, there’s Driftwood attending the celebration. Great to see that she was invited to the party:  And here’s Driftwood at home with her attendants, Cobber and Yvonne, when she’s not out partying:  And if you’re new to the forum and don’t know about Driftwood’s celebrity status, just have a look through this thread and you’ll soon see what I mean. Don Ricardo |
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Post by cobber on Jun 22, 2020 8:54:50 GMT 10
G'day DCI Don Ricardo,
Yes poor old Driftwood has been in self imposed isolation down at the Davis Station in Antarctica for months but still can't resist the temptation to pose for the camera at any opportunity.
She is incorrigible 😡
Cobber.
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jun 22, 2020 14:24:30 GMT 10
"She is incorrigible 😡"
Probably learnt that from her owner!!!
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Post by cobber on Jun 22, 2020 15:21:45 GMT 10
Thank you Ray and Chris 😜
We take that as a compliment, which we like to think is how you meant it to be taken 😜😝
Cobber & Driftwood.
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Post by cobber on Jun 1, 2022 18:52:53 GMT 10
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spreader of the word 
) and apparently some took up the offer.
but I thought I should let you know about this FREE art print of Driftwood that you can download if you visit 
