I'd planned to go to the show today, but as time got away from me, I drove instead of taking the train. Big mistake!
Firstly, I've lived here all my life, and know how to get to the RNA showgrounds, or at least I thought I knew. Somewhere after turning into Turbot Street, I got lost! Me? Getting lost going to the Ekka grounds? I've done it a hundred times!
Obviously I took a wrong turn and had no idea where I was. Turned on the navigator. How shameful! Finally found my way back to the Ekka grounds and there's no bl**dy parking, other than way up in Victoria Park!
So I gave up in disgust and I'll try again on Monday...taking the train!
I feel better now I've got that off my chest.
-- Edited by Beth54 on Thursday 7th of June 2012 04:51:11 PM
Boroma577 said
11:54 PM Jun 7, 2012
Oh dear Beth....that is not good. Hope Monday brings you greater success.
miroku12g said
01:33 AM Jun 8, 2012
They have been advertising limited parking all week Beth, still dosn't make that any better for your experience does it, good shopping at the show when you get there.
Miroku12g
Beth54 said
02:53 AM Jun 8, 2012
miroku12g wrote:
They have been advertising limited parking all week Beth, still dosn't make that any better for your experience does it, good shopping at the show when you get there.
Miroku12g
Someone else told me that...after the fact. I haven't had the TV on much so hadn't seen any ads.
At least I could see the funny side of it!
pauline said
03:31 AM Jun 8, 2012
You are a trooper Beth, last year when we went we were very lucky that hubby was working for the mob who owned the pub just up the road so we parked there. We would love to see it this year but are in Mackay working, which was the plan..............can't be everywhere but happy we are here for now.
Beth54 said
03:35 AM Jun 8, 2012
I missed it last year because I was away. I like to go and have a little dream & drool.
pauline said
03:36 AM Jun 8, 2012
I know that is why we went........
milo said
06:56 AM Jun 8, 2012
yeah, if i ever go to the rosehill one in sydney i catch the train, even tho its a 3- 4 hr trip each way pain in the butttttt but yeah its a good place to dream..
Boroma577 said
05:11 PM Jun 8, 2012
I haven't been for a few years now....have been traveling at that time of year so PLEASE have a look and a drool for me too Beth.
Happywanderer said
05:15 PM Jun 8, 2012
Do a drool for me too Beth. If I was down that way I would come with you.
PS They said on the news a few days ago. It is advised for everyone to take public transport as there will be very limited parking. Sorry. Must watch too much TV.
Kaid said
07:10 PM Jun 8, 2012
Just got back from the Brisbane Caravan and Camping show. What a great day. Was prepared to throw a tantrum if the other half would not let me buy anything. No need HE bought more than me. The seminars were really helpful. Especially the one run by tow-ed. I want to go again. Place was packed . Got $5.00 all day parking in Water St. Now all I have to do is win lotto to buy the van I fell in love with. (or) bump off the old man for his insurance .
-- Edited by Kaid on Friday 8th of June 2012 07:12:07 PM
Travel Bug said
10:10 PM Jun 8, 2012
I'm another dreamer...but hey...
There's always a chance that I could win Lotto...
Someone has to do it
Beth54 said
11:05 PM Jun 8, 2012
I mustn't watch enough TV then Marj! Actually, I've had the TV on at night but have been missing the news.
So I now have several people to drool for, as well as myself. Okay, I'm up for the job!
Boroma577 said
11:31 PM Jun 8, 2012
Beth54 wrote:
So I now have several people to drool for, as well as myself. Okay, I'm up for the job!
Geez, I was a bit worried there for a minute Beth.
Beth54 said
11:52 PM Jun 8, 2012
Boroma577 wrote:
Beth54 wrote:
So I now have several people to drool for, as well as myself. Okay, I'm up for the job!
Geez, I was a bit worried there for a minute Beth.
I did say drool for, not over. But now that you mention it....hmmm....
Boroma577 said
12:09 AM Jun 9, 2012
Beth54 wrote:
I did say drool for, not over. But now that you mention it....hmmm....
I reckon seeing as you are drooling for so many of us....you choose what you want to do.
Travel Bug said
05:07 AM Jun 9, 2012
Hey Beth... Congratulations on being the official caravan show drooler
It's a very demanding job...but I know you're up to it
Beth54 said
05:54 AM Jun 9, 2012
Thanks for the show of confidence Pam.
Kaid, that's probably the only street I didn't go down!
Keith19837 said
06:10 AM Jun 9, 2012
I went to the Melbourne showing and similar problems. The company diverting and directing traffic to the 'parking' areas must have just graduated (even us coppers could do better). The guys inside the show grounds directing cars to the final 'rows' couldn't speak English and created minor traffic jams at the start of each 'row'. I cracked up laughing because there was little else to do except cry or get really angry. Wonder if the same company does all the parking for all the c&c Shows?
Beth54 said
06:17 AM Jun 9, 2012
Keith19837 wrote:
I went to the Melbourne showing and similar problems. The company diverting and directing traffic to the 'parking' areas must have just graduated (even us coppers could do better). The guys inside the show grounds directing cars to the final 'rows' couldn't speak English and created minor traffic jams at the start of each 'row'. I cracked up laughing because there was little else to do except cry or get really angry. Wonder if the same company does all the parking for all the c&c Shows?
I couldn't even find a parking lot Keith! There's some major renovations going on at the RNA grounds, so maybe there wasn't anywhere to park!
Kaid said
02:04 PM Jun 9, 2012
there was no parking in the actual showgrounds. I think it was sooo packed because it was condenesed into a smaller area because of all the construction going on. No way known I be going to the Ekka this year
bronnie said
03:00 PM Jun 9, 2012
Going to the Brisbane Caravan Show tomorrow, will be doing a lot of dreaming and drooling. Haven't been for 2 years, so looking forward to it.......
Cheers...Bronnie
rickkry said
05:18 PM Jun 9, 2012
Hey Beth,
We went to the show on Thursday, My thought was it is a week day and it wont be that busy and there is a car park on O'Connell TCE, I thought I would get a park there if i was early, WRONG, ended up parking in a car park off St Pauls Tce, $37.00 for the day, but, the train for Sandra and I was $9 each, each way for a total of $36.00 so for $1.00 extra I wasn't too disappointed.
We had a great day but a tip from me, dont go into the big 5th wheelers untill the end of the day, everything else just looks small after that. LOL.
I do have a grip about the day, one manufacturer we were keen to look at was the Sunland make, why oh why would you take a stand at the show, display your vans and put chains across the door ways, the sales team were busy and in the end I got cranky and moved on.
Anyway we have found a manufacturer we like called Spinifex so we are doing our reserch on them.
I hope you have a great day on Monday
Rick
Beth54 said
05:56 PM Jun 9, 2012
Hi Rick,
I have a concession for public transport, so it works out to $2.65 each way on a go card.
Yes, that's annoying when you can't get in to view the inside of a van...the inside is of more interest to me than the outside.
I'm not looking to buy anything anyway, just dreaming. If I won lotto...then again, one has to buy a ticket to win!
Boroma577 said
02:25 AM Jun 10, 2012
rickkry wrote:Anyway we have found a manufacturer we like called Spinifex so we are doing our reserch on them.
Rick
Rick, Spinifex is a break away from Kedron and a very nice van the last time I looked at them. Certainly one I would consider too.
BBQ Barb said
11:23 PM Jun 10, 2012
Beth
My partner and I went on Friday, what a great show, you really need two days to see everything...my feet are still sore. We drove from the border - Tweed Heads leaving at 5:30 am - arriving around 7:15 am. Thermos of coffee and snooze in the car with the sleeping bag for a 10:00 opening. We never left the show till 5:30 pm too much to see....
Beth54 said
11:27 PM Jun 10, 2012
BBQ Barb wrote:
Beth
My partner and I went on Friday, what a great show, you really need two days to see everything...my feet are still sore. We drove from the border - Tweed Heads leaving at 5:30 am - arriving around 7:15 am. Thermos of coffee and snooze in the car with the sleeping bag for a 10:00 opening. We never left the show till 5:30 pm too much to see....
Gee that's keen BBQ Barb! I've never spent that amount of time there. We've changed our visit to Tuesday now as bil wants to come and he's out west til tomorrow. It finishes at 4pm on Tuesday, and if we arrive at opening time, that'll be enough walking for me!
Boroma577 said
03:30 PM Jun 11, 2012
Did anyone check out these......SIL bought a couple.
just a heads up if you travel by train and used a go card the free train ride becomes a paid ride as the go cards dont credit your card with the free ride but charge your card not a happy camper jan as i have been charged for the fare.
excited-newbies
Beth54 said
06:08 PM Jun 11, 2012
excited-newbies wrote:
Hi All gns
just a heads up if you travel by train and used a go card the free train ride becomes a paid ride as the go cards dont credit your card with the free ride but charge your card not a happy camper jan as i have been charged for the fare.
excited-newbies
Hmm! None of us actually has a gocard anyway, so maybe bil will decide to drive at least part of the way. Thanks for the heads up excited-newbies.
I'd planned to go to the show today, but as time got away from me, I drove instead of taking the train. Big mistake!
Firstly, I've lived here all my life, and know how to get to the RNA showgrounds, or at least I thought I knew. Somewhere after turning into Turbot Street, I got lost! Me?
Getting lost going to the Ekka grounds? I've done it a hundred times!
Obviously I took a wrong turn and had no idea where I was. Turned on the navigator. How shameful! Finally found my way back to the Ekka grounds and there's no bl**dy parking, other than way up in Victoria Park!
So I gave up in disgust and I'll try again on Monday...taking the train!
I feel better now I've got that off my chest.
-- Edited by Beth54 on Thursday 7th of June 2012 04:51:11 PM
Oh dear Beth....that is not good. Hope Monday brings you greater success.
still dosn't make that any better for your experience does it, good shopping at the show when you get there.
Miroku12g
Someone else told me that...after the fact.
I haven't had the TV on much so hadn't seen any ads. 
At least I could see the funny side of it!
I missed it last year because I was away. I like to go and have a little dream & drool.
but yeah its a good place to dream..
I haven't been for a few years now....have been traveling at that time of year so PLEASE have a look and a drool for me too Beth.
PS They said on the news a few days ago. It is advised for everyone to take public transport as there will be very limited parking. Sorry. Must watch too much TV.
Just got back from the Brisbane Caravan and Camping show. What a great day. Was prepared to throw a tantrum if the other half would not let me buy anything. No need HE bought more than me. The seminars were really helpful. Especially the one run by tow-ed. I want to go again. Place was packed . Got $5.00 all day parking in Water St. Now all I have to do is win lotto to buy the van I fell in love with. (or) bump off the old man for his insurance .
-- Edited by Kaid on Friday 8th of June 2012 07:12:07 PM
I'm another dreamer...but hey...
There's always a chance that I could win Lotto...
Someone has to do it
I mustn't watch enough TV then Marj!
Actually, I've had the TV on at night but have been missing the news.
So I now have several people to drool for, as well as myself. Okay, I'm up for the job!
Geez, I was a bit worried there for a minute Beth.
I reckon seeing as you are drooling for so many of us....you choose what you want to do.
Hey Beth...
Congratulations on being the official caravan show drooler
It's a very demanding job...but I know you're up to it
Thanks for the show of confidence Pam.
Kaid, that's probably the only street I didn't go down!
I went to the Melbourne showing and similar problems. The company diverting and directing traffic to the 'parking' areas must have just graduated (even us coppers could do better). The guys inside the show grounds directing cars to the final 'rows' couldn't speak English and created minor traffic jams at the start of each 'row'. I cracked up laughing because there was little else to do except cry or get really angry. Wonder if the same company does all the parking for all the c&c Shows?
I couldn't even find a parking lot Keith! There's some major renovations going on at the RNA grounds, so maybe there wasn't anywhere to park!
Cheers...Bronnie
Hey Beth,
We went to the show on Thursday, My thought was it is a week day and it wont be that busy and there is a car park on O'Connell TCE, I thought I would get a park there if i was early, WRONG, ended up parking in a car park off St Pauls Tce, $37.00 for the day, but, the train for Sandra and I was $9 each, each way for a total of $36.00 so for $1.00 extra I wasn't too disappointed.
We had a great day but a tip from me, dont go into the big 5th wheelers untill the end of the day, everything else just looks small after that. LOL.
I do have a grip about the day, one manufacturer we were keen to look at was the Sunland make, why oh why would you take a stand at the show, display your vans and put chains across the door ways, the sales team were busy and in the end I got cranky and moved on.
Anyway we have found a manufacturer we like called Spinifex so we are doing our reserch on them.
I hope you have a great day on Monday
Rick
Hi Rick,
I have a concession for public transport, so it works out to $2.65 each way on a go card.
Yes, that's annoying when you can't get in to view the inside of a van...the inside is of more interest to me than the outside.
I'm not looking to buy anything anyway, just dreaming. If I won lotto...then again, one has to buy a ticket to win!
Rick, Spinifex is a break away from Kedron and a very nice van the last time I looked at them. Certainly one I would consider too.
Beth
My partner and I went on Friday, what a great show, you really need two days to see everything...my feet are still sore. We drove from the border - Tweed Heads leaving at 5:30 am - arriving around 7:15 am. Thermos of coffee and snooze in the car with the sleeping bag for a 10:00 opening. We never left the show till 5:30 pm too much to see....
Gee that's keen BBQ Barb! I've never spent that amount of time there. We've changed our visit to Tuesday now as bil wants to come and he's out west til tomorrow. It finishes at 4pm on Tuesday, and if we arrive at opening time, that'll be enough walking for me!
Did anyone check out these......SIL bought a couple.
www.cordpro.com.au
Hi All gns
just a heads up if you travel by train and used a go card the free train ride becomes a paid ride as the go cards dont credit your card with the free ride but charge your card not a happy camper jan as i have been charged for the fare.
excited-newbies
Hmm!
None of us actually has a gocard anyway, so maybe bil will decide to drive at least part of the way. Thanks for the heads up excited-newbies.