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Re: FNQ members Christmas get together
« Reply #25 on: September 25, 2011, 06:16:49 PM »
Hi,
 Those dates for the trip will work with my roster at the moment. So i will keep an eye on this post and see what happens. Would be good to get out and meet other FNQ members. Haven't heard of this spot either so another new camp is always good. Will confirm closer to the time.
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Re: FNQ members Christmas get together
« Reply #26 on: September 25, 2011, 06:38:50 PM »
Jeez Bill - you're gettin a bit game old son.. ;D

Name is Morag ......

Grrr!!! >:D
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Re: FNQ members Christmas get together
« Reply #27 on: September 25, 2011, 08:37:51 PM »
Quote from: Crazy Dog on September 25, 2011, 06:38:50 PM
Jeez Bill - you're gettin a bit game old son.. ;D

Name is Morag ......

Grrr!!! >:D
I was just testing her to see how long it takes her to notice. So far she hasnt.
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Re: FNQ members Christmas get together
« Reply #28 on: September 28, 2011, 07:01:04 AM »
Depending on dates and of course work, and SWMBO and location we might come up.

I have been keeping an eye on this since its 1st post, I thought I had better show interest before you all thought that those from NQ were not interested.

Cheers Rod.... 8) :cheers:
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Re: FNQ members Christmas get together
« Reply #29 on: September 30, 2011, 03:23:41 PM »
Rod doesn’t hurt to keep an eye on things, I have been told duggie done a reccy the other day while I have been away.
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Re: FNQ members Christmas get together
« Reply #30 on: October 01, 2011, 07:18:41 AM »
Quote from: Rod Camping on September 28, 2011, 07:01:04 AM
Depending on dates and of course work, and SWMBO and location we might come up.

I have been keeping an eye on this since its 1st post, I thought I had better show interest before you all thought that those from NQ were not interested.

Cheers Rod.... 8) :cheers:
Quote from: Paul and Bern on September 20, 2011, 10:12:28 PM
;D Hi All, keepin' an eye on this.  Want to but have to wait and see if I'm allowed  :-[  :'(

Paul

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Re: FNQ members Christmas get together
« Reply #31 on: October 03, 2011, 08:22:03 PM »
Just bought a new (2008) TRKABT Safari  ;D - done two short shake out trips Cowly Beach and Tinaroo - Like to put our names in, hoping it's over Christmas Day so we can tell the rellies (not rellebelle) that we won't be home.  ;)

X 6 with 5 kayaks and a blowup boat filled with some keen fishermen. :P

Just had some work done to hinge the bedframe on the Coolabah Camper and now about to put some electrics in and hopefully sell it.

6 bods in a 7 foot tent seems like a lifetime ago after the two trips in the Trackabout. :laugh:
It'll be good to catch up with the crowd from Reedy Brook Trip and meet some other faces. :cheers:
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Re: FNQ members Christmas get together
« Reply #32 on: October 03, 2011, 08:52:14 PM »
Quote from: Alesco on October 03, 2011, 08:22:03 PM
Just bought a new (2008) TRKABT Safari  ;D - done two short shake out trips Cowly Beach and Tinaroo - Like to put our names in, hoping it's over Christmas Day so we can tell the rellies (not rellebelle) that we won't be home.  ;)

X 6 with 5 kayaks and a blowup boat filled with some keen fishermen. :P

Just had some work done to hinge the bedframe on the Coolabah Camper and now about to put some electrics in and hopefully sell it.

6 bods in a 7 foot tent seems like a lifetime ago after the two trips in the Trackabout. :laugh:
It'll be good to catch up with the crowd from Reedy Brook Trip and meet some other faces. :cheers:

Noice choice - go the Trackabout
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Re: FNQ members Christmas get together
« Reply #33 on: October 04, 2011, 07:30:01 PM »
Hey Rell, which govy do you work for?
I'm in at Peters Street just near the BP. DERM
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Re: FNQ members Christmas get together
« Reply #34 on: October 04, 2011, 08:22:40 PM »
Quote from: Alesco on October 04, 2011, 07:30:01 PM
Hey Rell, which govy do you work for?
I'm in at Peters Street just near the BP. DERM

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Re: FNQ members Christmas get together
« Reply #35 on: October 04, 2011, 09:16:06 PM »
Hi guys and girls,
I am looking forward to going back to work tomorrow so that I can have a rest. Boy have I done some miles on my days off trying to put something together.

Firstly:  Stannery Hills dam, bloody great area for a myswag get together, plenty of camping room, heaps of water full of Bream and red claw. Lunch one day at the Irvinbank pub with those who want a visit to the Irvinbank Histrocial museum. Sounds bloody great, big problem, the country is so dry and fires are everywhere the land holders will not allow anyone to camp there unless it rains.

Next idea : Off to Collins Weir, Great spot, again bream , redclaw, boating, swimming and beer. Problem, since I was last there, over 20 years ago, the land holders have fenced the best camping spot off. No bloody room for a myswag do.

Brain into gear : Koombaloomba Dam, 37 clicks from Ravenshoe, the last 16 clicks well formed dirt road. On arrival the water level is low but as yet no restrictions on boats or engine size. Massive flat area for setting up the camp trailer, fair amount of room under shady trees and a huge open area for those others.
Free camping with a long drop toilet, probley good idea to bring your own Shitter. Very short walk/drive to the waters edge, with the option of bringing boats/kyaks and enjoying the lake for what it is. Barra, Bream and red claw all all there. Waters edge is a little far to be able to pump up water for the camping area but again only short walk/drive.

There is still the option of the group going into Ravenshoe for a Christmas meal at one of the fine PUBS in the town, or a camp cook up with every one throwing in a meal. Not my choice as this can be sorted out later.
Fire wood is not availaible on site, but I am more than preparied to drag me camp trailer out there with me old 73 G60 tray back nissan loaded to the brim with fire wood.

There is an old steam train in Ravenshoe that does a weekly trip down the rail line and return on Sunday afternoon, Not sure what cost or what is supplied but I will check this out if anyone shows interest.

As this will be a Christmas do, fairy lights around the camp and trailers would be a nice touch, dont be shy as I wont be.

So OK what do you all reckon. A Christmas get together at Koombalooma Dam, Friday the 25 th Nov through to Monday the 28th Nov.
 
Bring Grog, bait ,food, vabbie pots, more grog and oh yea your faimly.
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Re: FNQ members Christmas get together
« Reply #36 on: October 05, 2011, 07:31:08 PM »
I am trying to keep this alive and not bugger off into the back pages, c'mon guys some feed back please
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Re: FNQ members Christmas get together
« Reply #37 on: October 05, 2011, 10:34:45 PM »
Koombaloomba is probably very nice, right now while its so dry. Given thats its situated behind tully, in the rainforest, i,d advise those who would go to be prepared for a possible wet xmas. That shouldn,t stop any well set up swagger from going there, tho'. I,m merely mentioning it as a possibility to be prepared for. It still sounds like the best place to get to.

Thanks, Duggie, for doing the spotter trips.
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Re: FNQ members Christmas get together
« Reply #38 on: October 06, 2011, 02:19:10 PM »
Sorry have been off line last night, went to meeting in Cairns and made it home this time.

Sounds good duggie, even though we are comitted to another trip that weekend.  We had anticipated going to Stannery Hills Next Fortnight but are well aware of the Fires/Landowners concerns also. Koombooloomba sounds great.

Savanahkelpy you bring up a good point it is always best to be prepared for the murphys invasion. cheers rellbell
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Re: FNQ members Christmas get together
« Reply #39 on: October 06, 2011, 07:48:42 PM »
bugger I can't make that weekend we've got a dinner party at our joint on that weekend, and can't change the dates :'(

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Re: FNQ members Christmas get together
« Reply #40 on: October 09, 2011, 09:32:29 PM »
Woodleigh Station is also another very good camping spot that could fit a good many campers cheers rellbell
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Re: FNQ members Christmas get together
« Reply #41 on: October 11, 2011, 10:02:01 PM »
I like the idea of Woodleigh Station it has less chance of rain than Koombaloomba. Hate rain, hate it, hate it.
Sorry, Atherton has it's downside. :-[
Koombaloomba is a long way to get down to the water at the moment - which means dad will have to carry kayaks down to the water and back every day. Like water hate work.... "thinking" need to build trolley so kids can do work. 8)
Got to find some more creek/river/station camping spots. ???
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Re: FNQ members Christmas get together
« Reply #42 on: October 13, 2011, 08:05:08 PM »
Hi peoples,
I have moved this to the trips, tracks section.

http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=16999.0
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Re: FNQ members Christmas get together
« Reply #43 on: December 10, 2011, 08:20:52 PM »
Hi guys,
Only just found this post, looks like I'll be heading to Rollingstone in the new year. Booked in today 1 - 4 for some relax time on the beach and to test out the new camper that we are looking at getting.
Would love to know if anyone else is going to be there and catch up for a  :cheers: :D
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Re: FNQ members Christmas get together
« Reply #44 on: December 11, 2011, 09:46:46 PM »
Hey Ranger,
The better half and I will be just up the road at Taylor's Beach from the 27/12-2/01, so never know may cross paths.

Had planned Rollingstone again this year but have had a slight mix up with management and told them to nice and politely find the place the sun don't shine.

Anyhow hope all goes well with the camper and will give you a yell when we venture past.
Merry Xmas and  :cheers:
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Re: FNQ members Christmas get together
« Reply #45 on: December 12, 2011, 02:54:59 PM »
Quote from: BigDougie on December 11, 2011, 09:46:46 PM
Hey Ranger,
The better half and I will be just up the road at Taylor's Beach from the 27/12-2/01, so never know may cross paths.

Had planned Rollingstone again this year but have had a slight mix up with management and told them to nice and politely find the place the sun don't shine.

Anyhow hope all goes well with the camper and will give you a yell when we venture past.
Merry Xmas and  :cheers:
Do you know if they are all filled up for those dates?
Maybe I will just ring them....
Bill and Morag
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Re: FNQ members Christmas get together
« Reply #46 on: December 12, 2011, 09:45:56 PM »
Hi Bill,
if you mean Taylor's, I think he still has room and you can take the four legged family members here too.

That was the argument with the other spot, after taking our booking and deposit for a pet friendly site way back in August they decided to change their minds in October. >:( Was not happy, and found the crew at Taylor's so good to deal with ;D.

Not as close to the waters edge but sounds great. Let us know how you go.
 :cheers: Big D & T
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Re: FNQ members Christmas get together
« Reply #47 on: December 13, 2011, 06:35:06 AM »
Just checked my "revised" roster.
I' am now not off those dates so we will not be joining you unfortunatly...
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