Qld Winter? meet Cobb & Co Nine Mile Campground.

Beth54 · Guru

RE: Qld Winter? meet Cobb & Co Nine Mile Campground.

Mergatroy · Veteran Member

Kiwi-as wrote:
Happywanderer wrote:

Happywanderer wrote:
Maybe if I start a list like this. Whoever is coming and not on the list click quote and add your name.

Happywanderer

Beth54...Mon, 14th

Travelbug

Jonathan

Jules

Billeeee

Nu-one

Shadyandme

gunnago

rowdyrabbit

kiwi-as 14th

Pejay (day trip only - Tues 15th)

Jack Mac
Fried Rice (arr Sun 13th)
Just Cruisin
The Glassies
Mergatroy

Beth54 · Guru

I popped in to Cobb & Co today on my way back from my sisters at Tin Can Bay.

The 1.3kms of dirt/gravel road is good, just a couple of potholes to watch for. The area down towards the lagoon and camp kitchen is pretty soft at the moment. I drove down in my i30 and the road was pretty slushy, but I had no trouble driving on the grass. There was quite a lot of people there as it's a long weekend in Qld, so there'd been quite a few vehicles over it.

But...they have also opened up an area on the higher ground nearer the house and shed, with a brand spanking new amenities block too. Shaun said we may prefer to camp up there.

Shaun said it dries out pretty quickly, so if there's no more rain this week, it should be okay down the back.

jonathan · Senior Member

.. thanks for the report Beth .. I'll check it out when I get there .. but if it is soft underfoot, I wont stay there. Will camp elsewhere and pop in on a certain day. It is part of a catchment area and its certainly has taken a soaking of late ..

talk soon

Jon

Beth54 · Guru

Understandable Jon, we'll just have to keep our fingers crossed that there'll be no more rain this week. So much rain at this time of the year is weird. We can't go by the weather in past years anymore.

I keep watching Weatherzone, but you can't take that as gospel.

http://www.weatherzone.com.au/long-range-forecast/28-day-rain/qld/wide-bay-and-burnett

jonathan · Senior Member

Hi folks ..

Norma, Michael and I arrived today at the Cobb & Co Camp Ground ..

Just beautiful ! .. and its drying out nicely ! We found a nice spot on some slightly elevated ground near the new showers and toilet block. Welcomed in by the hosts and settled in now ..

Quite a few family campers here because of the long weekend, but the majority will move out in the next 48 hrs ..

We will be here for 2 weeks thereby meeting most GN's and those that are just dropping in briefly over that period ..

If anyone coming here wishes to empty their cassettes first, then you can do that at the 6 Mile Rest area on the Bruce Highway .. before heading down here.

Jon

-- Edited by jonathan on Sunday 6th of May 2012 04:52:26 PM

Kiwi-as · Guru

Hope you had a shovel with you while doing the' Road Inspection'Beth, filling in all the little pot holes. biggrin biggrin biggrin

Happywanderer · The Master

Looks like I better pop down earlier than planned then. Can't wait to catch up again.

Beth54 · Guru

I didn't realise you were THAT close when we talked last night Jon!

I'm glad you approve. I forgot about the cassettes, but I did note that there's a laudromat at the Matilda centre on the highway.

Unfortunately I can't get there until tomorrow week, with my procedure being done on Friday.

Don't have too much fun before I arrive! Save some for me! wink

Kiwi-as, I didn't have a shovel with me, not that I would've done it anyway. wink

jonathan · Senior Member

.. will be good to see you folk again .. just another point though .. for anyone coming, I would suggest you bring all your drinking water with you. There is water here but not real good for drinking ..

Jon

Happywanderer · The Master

Gotchya!!

billeeeeeee · Guru

Howdyeeee all , might come up earlier seeing ppl r already there, looking forward to the meeting, been doing a lot of Bike riding Julie and I did 20,klm today,not, bad for Her 3rd ride,, well ppl stay excited , we only get one shot at it ,,,soooooo Enjoy!!!!!! opps forgot ,,,a special Hi to Bronnieeee ,a true dreamer,,,....Billeeeeeee

jonathan · Senior Member

.. Dont come up early on our behalf Billy ! .. there's no-one else here yet !

Beth54 · Guru

15 degrees there at the moment, and dropping to 9 overnight. But the days will be lovely...provided it doesn't rain!

All together now...It's not going to rain!!! evileye

billeeeeeee · Guru

Howdyeeee All , missed U at Boonah, c U soon, save a spot,,, am sooooo excited about this meeting,, hope it will b as good as Greens.. And a big Hi to all U excited B Boomers!!!!!! c U all out there...........Billeeeeeeeee

Kiwi-as · Guru

biggrin Jonathan, seeing you are first there, you can mow the lawns and roll out the red carpet for us all,,mabe even fill in
Beths pot holes. biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin

Happywanderer · The Master

I carry a small shovel, do you want me to fill them in on my way through Kiwi-as.

Payday tomorrow, can get organised and on my way in the next few days. Gotta fill up with fairydust.

After seeing Jonathans photos I'm excited as Billeeeeeee.

jonathan · Senior Member

Sorry to hear you wont be making it this time Pam .. will catch up again soon

Jon

-- Edited by jonathan on Tuesday 8th of May 2012 11:43:13 PM

jonathan · Senior Member

.. Hey Brandt .. all mowed .. lotsa room .. all others now gone .. so lovely and peaceful ..

Jon

Beth54 · Guru

Although there were lot's of people there on the weekend, there was still plenty of room wasn't there Jon.

Have you been for a walk down the back Jon? Been yabbying? wink

So looking forward to getting there.

jonathan · Senior Member

.. will be good to see you again Beth .. all others have now left, so just us (3) here at the moment.

Probably a little too dirty in the water at the moment for yabbies .. the recent big wets here still are obvious with really muddy lagoons .. had a look at the little shacks dotted around the area .. really nice too .. Pam should be quite comfortable there too ..

Jon

billeeeeeee · Guru

Well Howdyeeeee Nomads B Boomers, exciting times ahead,,heard a whisper some one has been hacking into Abb and getting into ppls private Messages, hope!!!!! it doesent happen here, am soooooooooo excited about Gympie Nomads meet up ,, better than the Gympie Muster,,,,,,, catch U out there all U excited ppl ,,,,,,,, 10-4.........Billeeeeeeee

bronnie · Senior Member

It sounds fantastic there, jealous as, have a wonderful time everyone!!!! smile biggrin smile biggrin ....Bronnieeeee

jonathan · Senior Member

Thanks Bronnie ..there will be other times .. !

Jon

Jack Mac · Senior Member

jonathan wrote:
.. will be good to see you again Beth .. all others have now left, so just us (3) here at the moment.
Probably a little too dirty in the water at the moment for yabbies .. the recent big wets here still are obvious with really muddy lagoons .. had a look at the little shacks dotted around the area .. really nice too .. Pam should be quite comfortable there too ..
Jon

Possibly starting to get too cold for the yabbies but there might be a few fish in the creek with a bit of luck.

Just started making out my list of what to take. Might need a bigger car.

Happywanderer · The Master

Don't make lists Jack Mac, just throw it all in.
Seriously, I'm doing the same at the moment. Will be pleased when I get back to one for the van, one for the house, so I don't have to drag it all out to the van again.

Beth54 · Guru

I packed food etc in while I was at my sisters last week. I'll just turn on the fridge when I get back to their place on Sunday, and fill it up Monday morning before heading over.

Jack Mac · Senior Member

Happywanderer wrote:
Don't make lists Jack Mac, just throw it all in.
Seriously, I'm doing the same at the moment. Will be pleased when I get back to one for the van, one for the house, so I don't have to drag it all out to the van again.

Have to make a list. forget too much otherwise. Will still forget something. Last thing on list; me and dog.

Beth54 · Guru

Jack Mac wrote:
Happywanderer wrote:
Don't make lists Jack Mac, just throw it all in.
Seriously, I'm doing the same at the moment. Will be pleased when I get back to one for the van, one for the house, so I don't have to drag it all out to the van again.
Have to make a list. forget too much otherwise. Will still forget something. Last thing on list; me and dog.

I'd be lost without my lists. I even use the 'to do' in my mobile phone now too.

Carrie · Member

The lists are great if you remember to look at them