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Bendigo Camping & Leisurefest
« on: November 13, 2011, 10:51:52 AM »
Hey all just wondering who is going to the Bendigo camping and leisurefest this year on 18th - 20th
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Re: Bendigo Camping & Leisurefest
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2011, 11:21:52 AM »
I think Rich posted the same question the other day, I think he will be up there, keep an eye out for him

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Re: Bendigo Camping & Leisurefest
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2011, 03:03:06 PM »
Cheers GG I'll shoot him a pm see if he is going to be about as I'm thinking I'll take an RDO Friday as I'm planning on heading to the goulburn river just out of Elmore for Sat an Sunday
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Re: Bendigo Camping & Leisurefest
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2011, 07:20:42 AM »
Yep, we're going up for a day - got a few bits and pieces we want to look at and ...might visit the parents as well...
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Re: Bendigo Camping & Leisurefest
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2011, 07:36:55 PM »
Hi desert lover what day are you guys going I was thinking I'd go on Friday as ive got an RDO and I was planning a trip out to Elmore on the river for sat/sunday but that may change as the weather report is not looking to flash for the weekend
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Re: Bendigo Camping & Leisurefest
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2011, 07:45:13 PM »
http://www.weatherzone.com.au/vic/northern-country/bendigo

I just had a look , saturday looks damp! 20mm-40mm!!!
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Re: Bendigo Camping & Leisurefest
« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2011, 08:08:11 PM »
Yeah it does not look the best Rich not that it bothers me to much camping out in the weather but the kids will be sad as it was a camping trip with a few other families

it may well put a dampener on the numbers attending the leisurefest
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Re: Bendigo Camping & Leisurefest
« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2011, 08:28:25 PM »
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it may well put a dampener on the numbers attending the leisurefest

that could mean less show specials...
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Re: Bendigo Camping & Leisurefest
« Reply #8 on: November 14, 2011, 09:54:50 PM »
Darn I need a few things for the GQ but it could also mean more of a chance to win one of the prizes  :D
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Re: Bendigo Camping & Leisurefest
« Reply #9 on: November 16, 2011, 07:27:55 AM »
Going Friday... hopefully not too wet but then again gives us a chance to try out the wet weather gear if it does rain.....
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Re: Bendigo Camping & Leisurefest
« Reply #10 on: November 20, 2011, 08:44:58 PM »
So did anyone actually make it, was it any good and did you buy anything ?
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Re: Bendigo Camping & Leisurefest
« Reply #11 on: November 20, 2011, 10:27:14 PM »
Went over to get out of the house for a few hours. LOTS of caravans, not a lot else though.
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Re: Bendigo Camping & Leisurefest
« Reply #12 on: November 21, 2011, 06:58:00 AM »
Hey dno went on Friday and spent a few hours there picked up some new floor mats for the GQ and a tjm air compressor and a new leather belt :)
Hand pump for the ct and anderson plug housing for the GQ fit out ;) My uncle got a great deal on a new tent package for his ct he was very happy.. It was the first time I'd been over here went to one years back in Ballarat and this was diff to that some nice setups but I'm happy with my relics ;)
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Re: Bendigo Camping & Leisurefest
« Reply #13 on: November 22, 2011, 08:19:51 PM »
Great to hear you got some goodies pac's, looking forward to following your install.
I stopped of at a 4wd shop yesterday and picked up a winch extention strap,  the owner of the shop went to Bendigo and said numbers were down a little on last year.
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Re: Bendigo Camping & Leisurefest
« Reply #14 on: November 23, 2011, 06:26:21 PM »
We combined a weekend away with leisurefest.

We headed there on Saturday morning. Seems as though the weather kept people away early but certainly by the time we left at midday the carpark was a lot busier.

I must say compared to Sandown it was a lot more leisurely (pardon the pun).

Picked up a bunk bed (spinifex) from anaconda for the kids for half price ($80) and a shovel/spade from 4x4 equip.

Overall enjoyed the morning....would love to go to one of these without kids where i could spend hours and hours.

Only negative...got back to the car/trailer to find some Knob had decided he wanted my anderson plug connection and took a knife to it.

Honestly, what is it with people???

Low Lifes!!!!!
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Re: Bendigo Camping & Leisurefest
« Reply #15 on: November 23, 2011, 06:38:30 PM »
Thats not good Mark. And to think a plug doesnt even cost to much.

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Re: Bendigo Camping & Leisurefest
« Reply #16 on: November 23, 2011, 06:57:58 PM »
agreed, thats what makes it even more low life.....these people do it out of spite/jealousy i think.
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Re: Bendigo Camping & Leisurefest
« Reply #17 on: November 23, 2011, 07:59:19 PM »
What the he'll is wrong with some people ??? That's low.

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Re: Bendigo Camping & Leisurefest
« Reply #18 on: November 23, 2011, 08:13:43 PM »
Quote from: Black Diamond on November 23, 2011, 07:59:19 PM
What the he'll is wrong with some people ??? That's low.

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Re: Bendigo Camping & Leisurefest
« Reply #19 on: November 23, 2011, 08:19:37 PM »
Thats one more reason to never take a 4wd/anythingdecent to these shows...

Bloke few yrs back at Jeffs shed in a GQ came back to find that his back windows had been stolen - Rubber frames and all! Another had his fridge go from inside his 80 from Wandin...

Add to the 100 odd ariels/spottys gone over years.
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Re: Bendigo Camping & Leisurefest
« Reply #20 on: November 23, 2011, 08:28:52 PM »
Quote from: Lost on November 23, 2011, 08:19:37 PM
Thats one more reason to never take a 4wd/anythingdecent to these shows...

Bloke few yrs back at Jeffs shed in a GQ came back to find that his back windows had been stolen - Rubber frames and all! Another had his fridge go from inside his 80 from Wandin...

Add to the 100 odd ariels/spottys gone over years.
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Re: Bendigo Camping & Leisurefest
« Reply #21 on: November 23, 2011, 08:31:39 PM »
Quote from: Black Diamond on November 23, 2011, 08:28:52 PM
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Re: Bendigo Camping & Leisurefest
« Reply #22 on: November 23, 2011, 08:34:11 PM »
You make a very strong case Lost.

I would've left the trailer at the caravan park BUT check out is at 10am (because they have to clean the grass before the 2pm trailer arrives!!!!) ;D

I'll keep your advice close at hand.

I guess nothing should surprise anymore.
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Re: Bendigo Camping & Leisurefest
« Reply #23 on: November 23, 2011, 08:43:39 PM »
Quote from: Markbell on November 23, 2011, 08:34:11 PM
You make a very strong case Lost.

I would've left the trailer at the caravan park BUT check out is at 10am (because they have to clean the grass before the 2pm trailer arrives!!!!) ;D

I'll keep your advice close at hand.

I guess nothing should surprise anymore.
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Wasnt having a go just one of those things that Shit me to tears about people these days.. How much is an anderson plug to buy? $10 a pr? why cut them? if the bloke hung around and said he was going to cut them off, you'd be happy to buy him a fawkin pair of plugs to save you the hassles (you sorta know what I mean, in reality you'd flatten him)

Its one thing that keeps me away from these shows... Nobody respects anybody else anymore.
Add to that nothing is cheap anymore at shows, takes hours to get to the carpark at the Caufield show, and they charge you up the arse to get in, it should be free - they want your money. No point taking bits off me before i get in,  wont have enough to buy anything in the end!
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Re: Bendigo Camping & Leisurefest
« Reply #24 on: November 23, 2011, 08:52:58 PM »
Lost,

No offence taken. If anything you raise a valid point, obviously based on prior knowledge  of the sort of s**t that goes on outside these events while we are inside enjoying them.

I never thought about it previously but I guess if I was into pinching things then why not wait and go to a show where you've got a smorgasbord to choose from.

Agreed re pricing etc but I did find the bendigo show more relaxed and enjoyable than others.

Lady at caravan park gave us a 2 for 1 ticket so cost my wife and I and 3 little ones $10 to get in and did save a truckload on the stretcher. On the other hand when I bought my 4x4equip shovel the guy said show special $95 and when I asked what they sell for normally he said $94.95. They probably need to make more attractive deals to get the people through.
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