Someone is going to have to take a stand here I feel. Sorry if I've offended anyone.
I organised a get together a couple of years ago and we didn't have all this trouble. If you want to know anything about the one I organised PM me.
Don't want to tread on any toes here and sorry if I have, I only mean to help.
jules47 said
08:29 AM Dec 7, 2011
Lets just back to Greens Lake - too many options - frustrating - shouldn't be this hard. Pick a place - go if you want, don't go if you don't want - course that is the trouble with places where you have to book. And, yes, I know I didn't end up at Greens, but I will be at the next one - come hell or high water!!!!!!
ChiChi1 said
09:01 AM Dec 7, 2011
Yep Thats the problem. Too many choices. June seems a long way off too which is not helping.
Rip and Rosie said
09:10 AM Dec 7, 2011
What's your problem?
People are having a good time checking out the web and camps6, planning reconnaissance trips and generally chatting along.
I'm retired, and I don't do snap decisions and high pressure anymore, and I'm enjoying a more laissez faire process.
There is no urgency. We've got 6 months to go till June.
We already know generally which area of Queensland it will be in, and that it will be basic camping.
Rosie
Ma said
09:33 AM Dec 7, 2011
Sorry Rosie, I will keep my mouth shut in future, just trying to help.
Beth54 said
09:45 AM Dec 7, 2011
Thanks Rosie. Always my problem, I'm afraid..trying to please everyone.As long as we have some dates set, for the workers, a venue doesn't have to be decided just yet.
No worries Ma, no offence taken here. I'll PM you.
Jack Mac said
11:10 AM Dec 7, 2011
I'm hoping to get to Bradley Wolf in the new year for a few days. Will check it out and take some pics (assuming I remember the camera).
Beth54 said
12:28 PM Dec 7, 2011
Jack Mac wrote:
I'm hoping to get to Bradley Wolf in the new year for a few days. Will check it out and take some pics (assuming I remember the camera).
Thanks Jack, that'd be a great help.
Rip and Rosie said
02:26 PM Dec 7, 2011
Ma wrote:
Sorry Rosie, I will keep my mouth shut in future, just trying to help.
No reason to be sorry Ma, and please don't stop throwing your bit into the mix.
Rosie
goinsoon said
02:41 PM Dec 7, 2011
I am sure it will all work out in the end and a successful and happy meet will be had by all
Boroma577 said
03:05 PM Dec 7, 2011
Sheba wrote:
Don't know how you'd feel about the Gin Gin Showgrounds.
Gin Gin has had a huge facelift in recent times.....lovely little town.
Jack Mac said
04:12 PM Dec 7, 2011
Gin Gin lovely town, but I wouldn't even have to hook up the camper, could just walk there.
Showground certainly close to all facilities but I would prefer to go somewhere not quite that close to town.
Beth54 said
04:32 PM Dec 7, 2011
I've never been to Gin Gin, as far as I recall, but for this meet, I think all are agreed that water would be nice...dam/lake/river.
BarbandDaz said
05:35 PM Dec 7, 2011
Unfortunately Darryl and I will be in NSW with my brother in April and then heading to SA and up to Darwin with other friends. zzSorry we will not be able to join you on your Qld meet.
Barb and Darryl
Beth54 said
05:38 PM Dec 7, 2011
I was just thinking of you before BarbandDaz. That's a shame for us, but it sounds like a great trip!
Sheba said
08:10 PM Dec 7, 2011
Beth54 wrote:
I think all are agreed that water would be nice...dam/lake/river.
Would be nice Beth, but the only places I have found so far in this area with one of those three, are either too expensive, or you need 4x4 to get there. Not every-one has the latter.
Also a lot of them do not allow dogs, and some allow only 48 hour or less stopovers.
Ma said
08:45 PM Dec 7, 2011
Unfortunately Blue and I won't be able to make it either. We will be heading to Darwin in April with friends.
justcruisin01 said
09:27 PM Dec 7, 2011
For what it's worth, if you's are looking at southern QLD due to distance etc why not change the time frame to avoid the cold weather.
By June I wish to be in far nth Qld. duue to having the last two winters in the south.
Just a suggestion.
goinsoon said
10:50 PM Dec 7, 2011
I just hope Doreen and I are back in Qld. when the meet venue and date is decided
Rip and Rosie said
11:35 PM Dec 7, 2011
justcruisin01 wrote:
For what it's worth, if you's are looking at southern QLD due to distance etc why not change the time frame to avoid the cold weather.
By June I wish to be in far nth Qld. duue to having the last two winters in the south.
Just a suggestion.
if this one turns out to be like Greens Lake, it will start in May and the last vans will leave in July.
goinsoon said
12:00 AM Dec 8, 2011
Rip and Rosie wrote:
justcruisin01 wrote:
For what it's worth, if you's are looking at southern QLD due to distance etc why not change the time frame to avoid the cold weather.
By June I wish to be in far nth Qld. duue to having the last two winters in the south.
Just a suggestion.
if this one turns out to be like Greens Lake, it will start in May and the last vans will leave in July.
Starting to look good
Beth54 said
05:45 PM Dec 8, 2011
After talking to a few people who've done this sort of thing before, I've realized it's impossible to please everyone, which is what I've been trying to do. So I'm not going to be posting again until Pam and I have done our recce, and Jack Mac has checked up his way.
I'll start a new thread when we've decided. You can join us...or you can't...simple as that!We'll be there in the first week of June.
Happywanderer said
06:34 PM Dec 8, 2011
Good on ya beth. You've learnt very early what I learnt. Stay cool and do it your way then closer to the time you will come up with the right place.
Was talking to my son just before, he said there is no fish in Paradise dam except Catfish at the moment. But they are restocking it and should be ok by next winter.
Yep, I'd say as long as anyone wants to stay.
We..Marj and I...reckon just make it the first week of June. People can come and go anytime they like, as they did at Greens Lake.
Qld school hols don't start until 22/6. Plenty of time for fun and games before the little darlings are loose.
Don't know how you'd feel about the Gin Gin Showgrounds. This is the only hands-on info. I can find so far.
Someone is going to have to take a stand here I feel. Sorry if I've offended anyone.
I organised a get together a couple of years ago and we didn't have all this trouble. If you want to know anything about the one I organised PM me.
Don't want to tread on any toes here and sorry if I have, I only mean to help.
And, yes, I know I didn't end up at Greens, but I will be at the next one - come hell or high water!!!!!!
People are having a good time checking out the web and camps6, planning reconnaissance trips and generally chatting along.
I'm retired, and I don't do snap decisions and high pressure anymore, and I'm enjoying a more laissez faire process.
There is no urgency. We've got 6 months to go till June.
We already know generally which area of Queensland it will be in, and that it will be basic camping.
Rosie
Sorry Rosie, I will keep my mouth shut in future, just trying to help.
Thanks Rosie. Always my problem, I'm afraid..trying to please everyone. As long as we have some dates set, for the workers, a venue doesn't have to be decided just yet.
No worries Ma, no offence taken here. I'll PM you.
I'm hoping to get to Bradley Wolf in the new year for a few days. Will check it out and take some pics (assuming I remember the camera).
Thanks Jack, that'd be a great help.
No reason to be sorry Ma, and please don't stop throwing your bit into the mix.
Rosie
I am sure it will all work out in the end and a successful and happy meet will be had by all
Gin Gin has had a huge facelift in recent times.....lovely little town.
Gin Gin lovely town, but I wouldn't even have to hook up the camper, could just walk there.
Showground certainly close to all facilities but I would prefer to go somewhere not quite that close to town.
I've never been to Gin Gin, as far as I recall, but for this meet, I think all are agreed that water would be nice...dam/lake/river.
Unfortunately Darryl and I will be in NSW with my brother in April and then heading to SA and up to Darwin with other friends. zzSorry we will not be able to join you on your Qld meet.
Barb and Darryl
I was just thinking of you before BarbandDaz. That's a shame for us, but it sounds like a great trip!
Would be nice Beth, but the only places I have found so far in this area with one of those three, are either too expensive, or you need 4x4 to get there. Not every-one has the latter.
Also a lot of them do not allow dogs, and some allow only 48 hour or less stopovers.
Unfortunately Blue and I won't be able to make it either. We will be heading to Darwin in April with friends.
For what it's worth, if you's are looking at southern QLD due to distance etc why not change the time frame to avoid the cold weather.
By June I wish to be in far nth Qld. duue to having the last two winters in the south.
Just a suggestion.
I just hope Doreen and I are back in Qld. when the meet venue and date is decided
if this one turns out to be like Greens Lake, it will start in May and the last vans will leave in July.
Starting to look good
After talking to a few people who've done this sort of thing before, I've realized it's impossible to please everyone, which is what I've been trying to do. So I'm not going to be posting again until Pam and I have done our recce, and Jack Mac has checked up his way.
I'll start a new thread when we've decided. You can join us...or you can't...simple as that! We'll be there in the first week of June.
Stay cool and do it your way then closer to the time you will come up with the right place.
Was talking to my son just before, he said there is no fish in Paradise dam except Catfish at the moment. But they are restocking it and should be ok by next winter.