WE will be calling in to this camp site when we head South in the Autumn,
but that won't be until April when the trees should look their best with their change of colour.
We hope to catch up with a lot of G.N's, especially those who we met on our "Around the block" trip a couple of years ago.
This photo may bring back memories of meeting us somewhere on the road........
kiwijims
-- Edited by kiwijims on Tuesday 31st of December 2013 07:14:37 AM
Hendo said
08:02 AM Dec 31, 2013
Morning kiwijims
what year is your patrol and how many k's. I have a 1997 2.8 with 280,000k's and was thinking it's about time to update but it's such a good truck I really don't want to part with it.
Vic41 said
12:19 PM Dec 31, 2013
Hi Kiwijims,
When you do call in to Yornaning Dam later in the year, let others know when you will be there as there may be other GN's in the area who can pop in too.
Like your rig, pretty hard to miss, can't sat I've seen you but there's always tomorrow!
kiwijims said
12:22 PM Dec 31, 2013
Howdy Hendo,
My old Nissan is an 89 model, 4.2 Diesel, and she has long gone past the 400,000 km mark, It has a few squeaks and rattles, but it can still pull our van (now a 17.6 / 96 Jayco) at a respectable max speed.
We live on a rather busy main road and over the years, I've had a number of Gents coming in with offers to buy the old girl, I ask them,... what could I buy with what they offer today ??? nothing as reliable as the old Nissan !!
like a good glue, I'm sticking to it. kiwijims
-- Edited by kiwijims on Tuesday 31st of December 2013 12:42:43 PM
kiwijims said
12:38 PM Dec 31, 2013
G'day there, Vic41,
"Yep" we will sure let people know when we are heading down to the lake.
You'll have a hard job spotting us if you are looking for the old caravan,
we sold that after our return from dragging it right around the Mainland & Tassie around 4 years ago.
We now have a common 96 Jayco , but secretly miss the old van,
it was a crowd stopper and the only one of it's kind in Aussie.
A 1970 Thomson T Line Gleneagle , built in Scotland and bought to Aussie around the early 80's (I think)
cheers kiwijims.
Vic41 said
01:10 PM Dec 31, 2013
Do you still have the sign on the roof rack of the Nissan?
kiwijims said
02:16 PM Dec 31, 2013
"Yep" the Sign is still sitting on the roof of the back shed,
I should have put it under cover really, as it cost well in excess of $150.00 to have it made.
kiwijims
Vic41 said
05:58 PM Dec 31, 2013
So we may not recognise the new caravan, but the sign will be back on the Nissan when you travel ????
kiwijims said
06:47 PM Dec 31, 2013
No I don't think I'll be using it again,
it made a perfect wind shield when I had the roof rack on the Nissan, but that has already been sold.
Vic41 said
06:57 PM Dec 31, 2013
kiwijims wrote:
No I don't think I'll be using it again, it made a perfect wind shield when I had the roof rack on the Nissan, but that has already been sold.
No worries, I'm sure we will find you when the time comes.
Vic41 said
02:13 AM Jan 1, 2014
Vic41 wrote:
For any GN's interested in attending this GTG in WA during February 2014, you are welcome to attend, see GTG's;
This GTG starts at the beginning of February 2014 but some may arrive a few days earlier.
Length of the GTG depends on how long those attending wish to stay, some will arrive a bit later in Feb so a good chance someone will still be there during the month.
Correction to directions, it should read approx. 184 kms South/East of Perth (not South/West of Perth)....good spot Gypsy Bob, I was having one of my frequent Seniors moments....
I'm pretty sure Cathy (Jayco Gypsy), and Dunmowins will be there early, not sure who else. Are you arriving early too?
Delta18 said
11:45 PM Jan 6, 2014
Any Long Range weather forcasters out there?
I have a lot of trouble functioning in temps over 36°C, it can get very hot in the WA wheatbelt.
Vic41 said
07:06 AM Jan 7, 2014
The area is big enough for anyone with a generator for their aircon to use it without annoying others.
The lake should produce some cooling effect depending on which way the breeze is blowing.
Not sure of the long term weather pattern though.
Bryan said
10:14 AM Jan 7, 2014
I may be able to get there on Friday.
My 1 kva generator won't run the house aircon but if its very hot, I'll start the van and run the car's zircon
Vic41 said
10:30 AM Jan 7, 2014
Sounds good to me, or even running a decent fan off the generator (if it's worth doing) or a 12V fan.
I think it's going to be hot wherever we are, but we may be lucky and cop some moderate weather.
Vic41 said
03:35 PM Jan 7, 2014
Bump!
Vic41 said
07:43 AM Jan 8, 2014
Vic41 wrote:
Vic41 wrote:
This GTG starts at the beginning of February 2014 but some may arrive a few days earlier.
Length of the GTG depends on how long those attending wish to stay, some will arrive a bit later in Feb so a good chance someone will still be there during the month.
Correction to directions, it should read approx. 184 kms South/East of Perth (not South/West of Perth)....good spot Gypsy Bob, I was having one of my frequent Seniors moments....
Only a few weeks to go if anyone is interested in going to this, best to start planning now if you are going....
_wombat_ said
10:05 PM Jan 8, 2014
there is a story on TodayTonight tomorrow night (9/01/2014) about Barna Mia Sanctuary 1830 if anybody wants to have a look at the program.
Vic41 said
12:04 AM Jan 9, 2014
Thanks Wombat, will keep an eye out for it!
Vic41 said
02:51 AM Jan 10, 2014
Vic41 wrote:
Vic41 wrote:
This GTG starts at the beginning of February 2014 but some may arrive a few days earlier.
Length of the GTG depends on how long those attending wish to stay, some will arrive a bit later in Feb so a good chance someone will still be there during the month.
Correction to directions, it should read approx. 184 kms South/East of Perth (not South/West of Perth)....good spot Gypsy Bob, I was having one of my frequent Seniors moments....
This GTG starts at the beginning of February 2014 but some may arrive a few days earlier.
Length of the GTG depends on how long those attending wish to stay, some will arrive a bit later in Feb so a good chance someone will still be there during the month.
Correction to directions, it should read approx. 184 kms South/East of Perth (not South/West of Perth)....good spot Gypsy Bob, I was having one of my frequent Seniors moments....
Bump again....sorry about the bumps, but only two weeks to go and some GN's currently in WA are on the move and may not access the forum everyday (or be in an access area), it would be great if as many as possible can make it.
_wombat_ said
01:47 PM Jan 11, 2014
IF we can get there what would my apperence fee be, I usually get $300 for a two hour visit, that does not include taking photographs, that's extra @ $20 a shot.
Vic41 said
02:44 PM Jan 11, 2014
_wombat_ wrote:
IF we can get there what would my apperence fee be, I usually get $300 for a two hour visit, that does not include taking photographs, that's extra @ $20 a shot.
Doug said to lure you there and we could have Wombat on a spit for nothing, would go great at a Happy Hour.
I'm checking out Cuballing Hotel for a possible lunch or dinner meal one day if anyone is interested, waiting for an email reply from them.
For any GN's interested in attending this GTG in WA during February 2014, you are welcome to attend, see GTG's;
http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t56084870/wa-getogether-february-2014-free-camp-at-yornaning-dam-picni/
WE will be calling in to this camp site when we head South in the Autumn,
but that won't be until April when the trees should look their best with their change of colour.
We hope to catch up with a lot of G.N's, especially those who we met on our "Around the block" trip a couple of years ago.
This photo may bring back memories of meeting us somewhere on the road........
kiwijims
-- Edited by kiwijims on Tuesday 31st of December 2013 07:14:37 AM
what year is your patrol and how many k's. I have a 1997 2.8 with 280,000k's and was thinking it's about time to update but it's such a good truck I really don't want to part with it.
Hi Kiwijims,
When you do call in to Yornaning Dam later in the year, let others know when you will be there as there may be other GN's in the area who can pop in too.
Like your rig, pretty hard to miss, can't sat I've seen you but there's always tomorrow!
Howdy Hendo,
My old Nissan is an 89 model, 4.2 Diesel, and she has long gone past the 400,000 km mark,
It has a few squeaks and rattles, but it can still pull our van (now a 17.6 / 96 Jayco) at a respectable max speed.
We live on a rather busy main road and over the years, I've had a number of Gents coming in with offers to buy the old girl,
I ask them,... what could I buy with what they offer today ??? nothing as reliable as the old Nissan !!
like a good glue, I'm sticking to it. kiwijims
-- Edited by kiwijims on Tuesday 31st of December 2013 12:42:43 PM
G'day there, Vic41,
"Yep" we will sure let people know when we are heading down to the lake.
You'll have a hard job spotting us if you are looking for the old caravan,
we sold that after our return from dragging it right around the Mainland & Tassie around 4 years ago.
We now have a common 96 Jayco , but secretly miss the old van,
it was a crowd stopper and the only one of it's kind in Aussie.
A 1970 Thomson T Line Gleneagle , built in Scotland and bought to Aussie around the early 80's (I think)
cheers kiwijims.
Do you still have the sign on the roof rack of the Nissan?
"Yep" the Sign is still sitting on the roof of the back shed,
I should have put it under cover really, as it cost well in excess of $150.00 to have it made.
kiwijims
So we may not recognise the new caravan, but the sign will be back on the Nissan when you travel ????
it made a perfect wind shield when I had the roof rack on the Nissan, but that has already been sold.
No worries, I'm sure we will find you when the time comes.
Bump........
This GTG starts at the beginning of February 2014 but some may arrive a few days earlier.
Length of the GTG depends on how long those attending wish to stay, some will arrive a bit later in Feb so a good chance someone will still be there during the month.
Correction to directions, it should read approx. 184 kms South/East of Perth (not South/West of Perth)....good spot Gypsy Bob, I was having one of my frequent Seniors moments....
See link to GTG Section for more details etc.
http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t56084870/wa-getogether-february-2014-free-camp-at-yornaning-dam-picni/
I'm pretty sure Cathy (Jayco Gypsy), and Dunmowins will be there early, not sure who else. Are you arriving early too?
Any Long Range weather forcasters out there?
I have a lot of trouble functioning in temps over 36°C, it can get very hot in the WA wheatbelt.
The area is big enough for anyone with a generator for their aircon to use it without annoying others.
The lake should produce some cooling effect depending on which way the breeze is blowing.
Not sure of the long term weather pattern though.
My 1 kva generator won't run the house aircon but if its very hot, I'll start the van and run the car's zircon
Sounds good to me, or even running a decent fan off the generator (if it's worth doing) or a 12V fan.
I think it's going to be hot wherever we are, but we may be lucky and cop some moderate weather.
Bump!
Only a few weeks to go if anyone is interested in going to this, best to start planning now if you are going....
there is a story on TodayTonight tomorrow night (9/01/2014) about Barna Mia Sanctuary 1830 if anybody wants to have a look at the program.
Thanks Wombat, will keep an eye out for it!
Bump !
Bump again....sorry about the bumps, but only two weeks to go and some GN's currently in WA are on the move and may not access the forum everyday (or be in an access area), it would be great if as many as possible can make it.
IF we can get there what would my apperence fee be, I usually get $300 for a two hour visit, that does not include taking photographs, that's extra @ $20 a shot.
Doug said to lure you there and we could have Wombat on a spit for nothing, would go great at a Happy Hour.
I'm checking out Cuballing Hotel for a possible lunch or dinner meal one day if anyone is interested, waiting for an email reply from them.