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Beth54


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I came within a kilometre of you all this arvo.

Now get out your maps boys and girls. I'm going to tell you a story.

I like to avoid the 2 lane bit of the highway, heading north towards Gympie, because it's a high accident area and not many drivers stick to the speed limit. So I turn off at Pomona and come through the back roads to TCB. But today, I also wanted to check the Gympie end of Noosa Road to see if it was caravan friendly. So after Pomona, I went through Cooran and Traviston, then turned onto Traveston/Tandur Road. Reaching the T junction, I turned right to go to Noosa Road. So I was that close to popping in, but I thought no, I'd better keep going.

Anyway, the northern end of Noosa Road into Gympie is mostly bitumen, just of couple of kms of acceptable gravel the same as Cobb & Co end. I like all the back roads, as long as their mostly bitumen. It's a much more scenic route.

So folks, that's the way I'll be coming from TCB. Avoiding the highway.

And thanks for the Mothers Day wishes Jon.



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I'm packed and ready to go, just have to put fridge food and toiletries in the van tomorrow and I can get going. Could have gone today but need some stuff at Gympie which is not open on Sundays.
Son warned me today to be careful on the backroad I am taking from Biggenden to Gympie as it goes through a farming area with no fences and cattle roam the road. Goodie I said, will have my camera ready.
See you all some time tomorrow. I know its only 100 ks but I do have to stop in Gympie remember and there is a shopping centre there, haven't been in one in over 2 months.

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Excellent .. see you gals tomorrow !

drive safely !

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Happywanderer wrote:

I'm packed and ready to go, just have to put fridge food and toiletries in the van tomorrow and I can get going. Could have gone today but need some stuff at Gympie which is not open on Sundays.
Son warned me today to be careful on the backroad I am taking from Biggenden to Gympie as it goes through a farming area with no fences and cattle roam the road. Goodie I said, will have my camera ready.
See you all some time tomorrow. I know its only 100 ks but I do have to stop in Gympie remember and there is a shopping centre there, haven't been in one in over 2 months.

 The 'new' shopping centre is quite good too Marj. See ya!



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Hi all we are back over, but cant pick the van up till late morning, so will probably be middle to late afternoon before we arrive.

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Kiwi-as wrote:

Hi all we are back over, but cant pick the van up till late morning, so will probably be middle to late afternoon before we arrive.

 Okay, we'll keep the home fires burning. wink



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MONDAY 14TH MAY ..

As you would expect, the numbers here are still growing .. with the addition of Jack Mac and Fried Rice .. (9 vehicles and 12 people ..)

A few more expected today are Kiwi-as, Happy Wanderer and Beth .. tomorrow Pejay on a "day" trip  ..

safe travels !

Jon



-- Edited by jonathan on Monday 14th of May 2012 06:28:58 AM

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Jonathon, can we expect a roast dinner with red wine for us all this afternoon!!!!!

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Finally got here today. What a mob there is! Lovely meeting so many new faces.

Our rigs and tugs are spread out all over the place, plenty of room.

Very cold, 12 degrees right now, and heading for 9 overnight. Jon said it was 3 this morning so I think 9 is a bit optimistic by the weather man.

Thank goodness I now have a caravan instead of the little camper trailer.

See you tomorrow kiwi-as.



-- Edited by Beth54 on Monday 14th of May 2012 07:25:03 PM

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Have run out of time , will be up in the morning. Bugger, missed out on the roast dinner

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Kiwi-as wrote:

Have run out of time , will be up in the morning. Bugger, missed out on the roast dinner

 It was really yummy.



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Fantastic meeting everyone, what a great place. Even kangaroos sitting in the shade of trees just over a bit from us. Just hope it doesn't get too cold, even the roaring fire couldn't keep me warm out there. The days are just beautiful, looking forward to a long walk tomorrow after the sun has warmed the place back up.

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.. It does look like another beautiful day after another chilly night ..

While a few more will hopefully arrive today, a few others may be leaving .. Many new faces have now been associated with their GN ID's .. and the presence of friends & rellies has only enhanced this happy group and will be remembered as friends after they depart from here ..

A big "Thank-you" to all who have attended .. and our thoughts are with our friends who were not able to be here, but I'm sure there will be other such occasions ..

Also .. thanks must go to Beth for her constant efforts to see this through to a most successfull gathering .. and also to those members that put in their own time helping to select an appropriate location.

This is a truly great venue .. the hosts are second to none .. and we've been blessed with the best weather available (and we hope it continues) ..

.. life is good !

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.. It does look like another beautiful day after another chilly night ..

While a few more will hopefully arrive today, a few others may be leaving .. Many new faces have now been associated with their GN ID's .. and the presence of friends & rellies has only enhanced this happy group and will be remembered as friends after they depart from here ..

A big "Thank-you" to all who have attended .. and our thoughts are with our friends who were not able to be here, but I'm sure there will be other such occasions ..

Also .. thanks must go to Beth for her constant efforts to see this through to a most successfull gathering .. and also to those members that put in their own time helping to select an appropriate location.

This is a truly great venue .. the hosts are second to none .. and we've been blessed with the best weather available (and we hope it continues) ..

.. life is good !

Jon

 And a great time was had by all!!!   Fried Rice

(These pics are resized for the forum; if anyone would like copies in larger resolution, pm meyour email address and I'll follow up   Richard)



-- Edited by Fried Rice on Tuesday 15th of May 2012 03:37:50 PM

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It all sounds wonderful up there. I look forward to hearing of the next get together and I sincerely hope I can make it.
Enjoy
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Great photos thanks Richard. smile

And thanks for the thanks girls & boys. biggrin

What a top mob! I had a problem with my anderson plug and there was no shortage of blokes who offered to fix it. Thanks to ROWDY RABBIT (Rod) ...sorry for the capitals, it's an in joke.

I also spent some time with the delightful Michael (nu-one)this morning. We went into the 'big smoke' of Gympie for a couple of things and had a great yarn. Top bloke, as is everyone here. smile



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Great photos...thanks Richard smile

Sounds...and looks...like you are all having a great time. biggrin biggrin

Glad you got the Anderson plug problem fixed Beth.
Gn's are a great bunch aren't they

Cheers. smile

 

 



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A big thank you to all - we had a fabulous time visiting today, it was just great meeting everyone, and putting a face to names/user names.

Pete & June

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Was great meeting you too Pete and June, hope to catch up later in the year.

Kiwi-as arrived this afternoon, better late than never, they've filled in the spot left by Rod, Richard and Felicity this morning so the circle is complet once again.

Going to be another cold night but the days make up for it.

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.. thanks for dropping by Pejay .. great to have caught up with you .. !

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.. many thanks for spending the time with us Fried Rice ..

The pics are great !! .. stay safe !!

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The nights are cold, the companies gold. Thats Cobb & Co!!

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Happywanderer wrote:

The nights are cold, the companies gold. Thats Cobb & Co!!

 



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hmmmm .. yeahhh !!

its so good .. sooo good !

I've slowed down so much that I nearly forgot what I'm doing here .. an' thats not much at all .. spo's I'd better go for another walk .. no .. might just take the day off in case I stress too much ..

decisions .. decisions .. better lie down an' think about it eh !

Jon

.. just noticed Robyn & Ted (Pricey) wanted us to think of them .. so I had to stay awake longer ..



-- Edited by jonathan on Thursday 17th of May 2012 06:53:37 AM

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I left Cobb n Co yesterday, about 2 hrs later than I planned (but who plans these things anyway). Thanks guys and gals for a teriffic time. Many thanks fo Rod (and Heather) and Jonathan for playing the great music.

Got as far as Childers, where the overnight temperatures are much more warmer than C n Co. Have to ready myself for todays trip.

Doug

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Great photos thank you for sharing. Jonathan and Michael you look like you are really pushing yourselves there, don't overdo it. There are a few faces I recognize in the group and that beautiful photo of Shady is just beautiful. Give the baby a big hug from me. My kids are still trying to give me a dog. I keep telling them I would never be lucky enough to get one like Shady so the answer is no.
Keep enjoying people.
Cheers
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Hi there Doug ..

Its good to see you safe and back doing what you enjoy .. great to have met you .. travel safe !

Tess ..

Michael says he wants to come back in his next life as dog .. could you just imagine a poodle with a deep voice .. ha ha !

Jon



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Nice to meet you Doug. See you again somewhere in the great outdoors!



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Pleasure to meet you Doug, enjoy your trip north, catch you out there somewhere sometime.

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What a great looking bunch of nomads, i must be blind as I cant see many glasses, it was happy hour??
bigger bunch than greens lake and no doubt other gettogethers will be bigger. May need to have a nomads rally
Ken

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