2022 (WAS 2021) Myswag.org National Meet 30/9-03/10/2022 Discussion Thread

[Rusty]

Yep. But I'll have stock

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Mate the rum factory here has been closed since late March so they are saying there will be a shortage next year

Rusty

[Bad Scott]

Mate the rum factory here has been closed since late March so they are saying there will be a shortage next year

Rusty

Brother. That's why your in Bundaberg. The shortage will slowly dwindle down to here, but will be opened by then, so you can load up Brett n Jillsy for me . That'll be the emergency stash

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[Gandalf the White]

Brother. That's why your in Bundaberg. The shortage will slowly dwindle down to here, but will be opened by then, so you can load up Brett n Jillsy for me . That'll be the emergency stash

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’When in Rome’ - Drink Tas Whisky😁

[Bad Scott]

’When in Rome’ - Drink Tas Whisky

I can see some woods point port being recommended for the Qlders

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[Bird]

I can see some woods point port being recommended for the Qlders

few bottles in the shed actually LOL

[tonyo]

We should be there, can’t wait

[Clevohead]

Hi Swaggers,

So if you don't know I'm based in Tassie, while I was out camping with the boss last weekend I was telling her about the National Meet being in Tas next year and how we should attend. I explained it was at Myrtle park where we have camped many a time.

She informed me that the lady running it had some posts up on Facebook several weeks ago saying she had been given a date to be "out" by the Launceston council, and as far as we are aware it has been closed by the council with several posts in various camping Tas pages showing the gates locked up with closed signs. 

Didn't want to dampen your spirits but who ever is organising this may want to make some phone calls to confirm the park is closed, and weather the meet can still be held there. I will see if I can find some info on my FB in the meantime.

[Clevohead]

Hi Swaggers,

So if you don't know I'm based in Tassie, while I was out camping with the boss last weekend I was telling her about the National Meet being in Tas next year and how we should attend. I explained it was at Myrtle park where we have camped many a time.

She informed me that the lady running it had some posts up on Facebook several weeks ago saying she had been given a date to be "out" by the Launceston council, and as far as we are aware it has been closed by the council with several posts in various camping Tas pages showing the gates locked up with closed signs. 

Didn't want to dampen your spirits but who ever is organising this may want to make some phone calls to confirm the park is closed, and weather the meet can still be held there. I will see if I can find some info on my FB in the meantime.

Found this post from Launceston City Council, some interesting comments on there, and one of them is regarding all the Facebook pages disappearing etc... and I can confirm I can no longer find the Myrtle Park Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/CityOfLauncestonOfficial/posts/2796093090489847

[austastar]

Hi,
     Seems only temporary, possibly Covid related, so it could be till the quarantine is lifted.

https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Recreation/Parks-and-Gardens/Myrtle-Park-Recreation-Ground

Cheers

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[GeoffA]

Found this post from Launceston City Council, some interesting comments on there, and one of them is regarding all the Facebook pages disappearing etc... and I can confirm I can no longer find the Myrtle Park Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/CityOfLauncestonOfficial/posts/2796093090489847

Hi,
     Seems only temporary, possibly Covid related, so it could be till the quarantine is lifted.

https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Recreation/Parks-and-Gardens/Myrtle-Park-Recreation-Ground

Cheers

Yep, it says temporarily....

[Clevohead]

Yep, it says temporarily....

Yep understand that, but a few phone calls couldn't hurt by the organiser of the event, was any booking made?

[Mace]

Cheers Clevo,

We (the organising committee) will be reviewing all aspects of the 2021 National Meet at the 12 month out stage, which is coming up in September. 

This is/was the earliest time at which bookings for the venue and group booking arrangements  for the Spirit could be made.

We will keep all informed.   

[Fizzie]

Do we have any updates yet

[Bad Scott]

Do we have any updates yet

I wouldn’t think so with borders closed.


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[DannyG]

I hate making comments on behalf of the committee but we are meeting again next week and should have a clearer picture after that meeting. But the general consensus is that we want it to go ahead if possible.

Our head organiser is working behind the scenes to try and make it happen.

[Fizzie]

I wouldn’t think so with borders closed.

That's sort of what I was wondering about, thinking that it may have to be postponed for 12 months

Or maybe, rather than a National Meet, we hold simultaneous Meets in each State

[Hairs]

That's sort of what I was wondering about, thinking that it may have to be postponed for 12 months

Or maybe, rather than a National Meet, we hold simultaneous Meets in each State

That would be awesome, And a great idea.
And if yacan't get to one,  what about, a regional area get together, just for Sh1ts & Giggles.
We have members all over the country, nothing can be taken for granted atm(regarding travel).
Hey, I'm not trying to take anything away from the crew in Tas, they would be bustin their backsides to make it happen.
And hope it can happen, cheers



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[Mace]

I hate making comments on behalf of the committee but we are meeting again next week and should have a clearer picture after that meeting. But the general consensus is that we want it to go ahead if possible.

Still the case.  We have had several Zooms this evening.  An update tomorrow as all my time is currently limited to  ensuring the Richmond Tigers supporter in the family gets safely thru the replay..... 

[Bird]

as all my time is currently limited to  ensuring the Richmond Tigers supporter in the family gets safely thru the replay..... 

I've watched it twice still laugh at Scotts face LOL!

[Mace]

Hello Folks...

The general consensus of the Organising Committee is that we will continue to plan for the September 2021 National meet. 

This will be subject to one final review in early 2021 (January).

All being well....

Open borders should  be routine by then.  Tasmania opened its borders to WA,SA, NT & Qld today.  Visitors can fly in, or travel via the Spirit of Tasmania. Visitors can transit to the Spirit of Tasmania terminal by transiting thru NSW & Victoria, but can only stop for fuel along the way. Covid safe rules will apply on boarding & disembarkation and in public areas of the ship.

On December 1 Tasmania will open its borders to NSW and possibly Victoria.  So the transit requirements (only stopping for fuel) will only apply from the Vic/NSW border if Victorian border remains closed for general travel to Tasmania.

Tas e-Travel registration will be required.. https://arrivals.dpipwe.tas.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx

The event will be run under COVID safe procedures as/if required.  A COVID safe plan for the event can be put in place.

 Vaughan is liaising regularly with local government re the proposed site.  As noted previously, it is currently temporarily closed due to COVID restrictions. There has been no feedback regarding the site being permanently closed so we have taken that at face value.  However,  other options for a venue around Scottsdale exist if required.

Pushing out the date is the last option. It will be more likely to be a 12 month push out rather than 6 months.  This is because there are usually more options when booking return travel on the Spirit in the Sept -Nov timeslot than in the March-April timeslot.  Post Easter the boat is usually heavily booked with return travelers, many who have big rigs over 2.1m in height.  This leads to capacity pressure for other vehicle/camper/caravan combinations.

An email came in from TT line to my inbox just now:

Tasmania is now open and ready for you to explore.

Rekindle your spirit of discovery, or reunite with friends and family, and set sail from $99* per person each way. Bring your car from $99* extra each way.

If you are travelling from South Australia, Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland or the ACT you can sail to Tasmania from today. Access through Victoria is permitted for Spirit of Tasmania passengers that transit through Victoria by vehicle without breaking their journey (only stopping for fuel) to board the ship.

Passengers from Victoria and New South Wales, can look forward to travelling to Tasmania from 1 December* – book now so you don’t miss out!

For your peace of mind, you can amend your booking online without incurring any amendment fees, and in the event that border restrictions prevent you from travelling, cancellation fees will also be waived, giving you the confidence to book now.

Book today and sail away into your Tassie holiday.


So, we are keeping a positive outlook that all borders will be open by 2021 and that a COVID safe event can be held.  As noted, we will have one final review early in the new year to confirm all borders are open.  The TT line COVID cancellation fee waiver is a bonus, so if you are thinking about getting away within Australia in 2021 the Island is a great option and has managed COVID pretty well so far. 

Cheers  from myself, Vaughn & Danny.

 

[Bad Scott]

Awesome work there Mace and team. Thanks for the update

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[Clevohead]

 Vaughan is liaising regularly with local government re the proposed site.  As noted previously, it is currently temporarily closed due to COVID restrictions. There has been no feedback regarding the site being permanently closed so we have taken that at face value.  However,  other options for a venue around Scottsdale exist if required.

Drove through Targa last week, gates all chained up with large CLOSED signs up everywhere. Launnie council are being very tight lipped on the fate of the park form what I can tell.

Just recently camped at Rivers Edge at Lonnavale down south, wonderful park, and has a real Myrtle Park vibe, great facilities and nice big camp sites, could be an option to consider as a plan B or C.

[Bird]

Awesome work there Mace and team. Thanks for the update

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[Mace]

Just recently camped at Rivers Edge at Lonnavale down south, wonderful park, and has a real Myrtle Park vibe, great facilities and nice big camp sites, could be an option to consider as a plan B or C.

Yeah Rivers Edge is good.  Was considered as an option early on. We would like to keep the meet in the North however due to the proximity of close by  beach & bush 4WD tracks for those that like exploring.

 

[MsTree]

Any update on dates .. or location ?