Easter Camping trip 2011

[Jacs14]

DEFINITE & BOOKED

Julie-Anne & Ivan - VAN
Jacs, Paul & Caren - TENT
Larry & family
Allan & Kathryn
Phil & Alayne
David and Raeann
Greg & Debbie - VAN

INTERESTED STILL TO BOOK

Ian
Micheal
Bruce

ADD HOW YOU ARE CAMPING SO WE CAN TRY AND SAVE ENOUGH PLACES....TOGETHER, IF WE CAN.

We may yet change our dates and go up on Thursday too{still plenty of places for the thurs}, otherwise we will be there early Friday too, and help save spaces. For those who are still a maybe or thinking I wouldn't leave too long to confirm, down to 128 now and I imagine if there are any spaces left after Xmas they'll go pretty much straight away.

Really looking forward to this, thanks for organising it Jules.

[41jas]

wow down to 128 already. It is going fast hey Jac. I'm glad I arranged this so early. Gives others time to work out if they can come or not.
Not a worry Jac.

[larrywen]

No Phil. It's where ever you can get. GregoryH is going there on Thursday and will save a few spots....Maybe-we can ask people if they need a van site or a tent site. Greg will save where he can, but we plan on gettig there at sunrise Friday.

That will be fantistic.

[Jacs14]

Our numbers may change yet again, not sure if the rest of gang may join us for the day or stay overnight yet; Paul has just found out there is a dirtbike park 30-40min drive from where we are camping ... so the kids may drive down and meet up with us and we'll go off for one of the days with the bikes. So if anyone wants to join or meet us out there for some sport photography aswell you're more than welcomed.
This really is shaping up to be an awesome weekend

[41jas]

Ivan was wondering about bike riding for Paul. You can't do it in the national park but I'm glad you found somewhere to enjoy himself as well. PLUS, I'd love to give photography a bash at dirt bike riding.

[41jas]

They are down to 118 people left to go. Going fast so if you are coming please come and join in with some AP camping fun.

[41jas]

They are down to 118 people left to go. Going fast so if you are coming please come and join in with some AP camping fun.

Down to 110

[Ian]

i'm still interested but not sure if i am going to make it. if i miss out, i miss out ian

[41jas]

down to 98 places left

[OzzieTraveller]

G'day Jules

ya know ... this bit of 140 > 110 > 98 left worries me
as a bloke (with his shiela) who likes peace & quiet and usually goes bush to not see anyone ... this upcoming weekend is gunna be a bit of a s-t-r-e-t-c-h

btw - as we'll be with you while on the road with workshops, we'll have all the workshop gear with us, incl projector & screen ... so it's quite poss that we can put up our AP efforts as slide-shows at night. [depends on the mozzies too]

Regards, Phil

[41jas]

G'day Jules

ya know ... this bit of 140 > 110 > 98 left worries me
as a bloke (with his shiela) who likes peace & quiet and usually goes bush to not see anyone ... this upcoming weekend is gunna be a bit of a s-t-r-e-t-c-h

btw - as we'll be with you while on the road with workshops, we'll have all the workshop gear with us, incl projector & screen ... so it's quite poss that we can put up our AP efforts as slide-shows at night. [depends on the mozzies too]

Regards, Phil

I'm the same with the peace and quiet but our last camping trip with AP was so much fun, that's why I invited you all again.
There's still bush around us to escape but it seems at night we'll be a community to have a few laughs.
The projector idea sounds an awesome idea. Mmmm and with no editing...LOL

[Allann]

ya know ... this bit of 140 > 110 > 98 left worries me, as a bloke (with his shiela) who likes peace & quiet

Me too, I'll be bringing ear plugs this year

we'll have all the workshop gear with us, incl projector & screen ... so it's quite poss that we can put up our AP efforts as slide-shows at night. [depends on the mozzies too]

That sounds like a great idea, great way to share images and critique them on a big screen before processing. Terrific way to learn.

[Jacs14]

G'day Jules

ya know ... this bit of 140 > 110 > 98 left worries me

btw - as we'll be with you while on the road with workshops, we'll have all the workshop gear with us, incl projector & screen ... so it's quite poss that we can put up our AP efforts as slide-shows at night. [depends on the mozzies too]


Regards, Phil

Does sound like large numbers, but the numbers are spread out over 2 different camp sites, plus it looks more of a family site rather than young party crowds { not sure how AP fits in } so I think we will still be able to enjoy a bit of peace and quiet.
Large screen to view and critique, great {but scary for some of us }

[larrywen]

So the camp does have power supply to power the projector?

[41jas]

So the camp does have power supply to power the projector?

No power but I'm sure Phil has a good set up to even suggest it.

[OzzieTraveller]

G'day Larry

Good Q mate ... several things here
the motorhome has solar panels & 2 large house batteries that can run lots of stuff [tho there are limits to everything]
the inverter should be able to run the projector for an hour or two each night ~ providing there's enough sunlight thru the day to replenish the batteries from the night before

I am making the presumption that as a group we'll be close enough to set up together [ie: without too many others getting in the way] AND that the projetor & screen will be attached to the motorhome when in use

Hope this helps a bit
Regards, Phil

[41jas]

Yeah we will save some places and try and be together as much as we can.
Down to 86 places left

[41jas]

Update to places left are 72.

[bigjobs]

The Bald Rock campsite has a large grassy section down the end, which is ideal for large groups (tents only), so if you can get there early you might be able to save a few spots.

I was out there last Easter with family and friends, and we set up about 7 large tents and a couple of gazebos for meals etc. and this area was perfect.

You may need to organise a few of you to arrive super early though, just to make sure you get the spot.
We got there on the Thursday, along with some friends, and saved spots with no worries.

If the weather is nice you'll love it, so much to do and see.
Hopefully it dries up a bit between now and then though, I had a close call in my Father-in-law's Hilux last time

[41jas]

I'm heading that way tomorrow but calling in on the way home on Wednesday. I'm going to take a look at the ground and take some photos and post them here when I get back.
Some of us are taking vans and need an area that will take both. I'll just have a look around and see what it's like. If not we'll have to have a meeting point for night talks or something. I have a huge tarp we will try and set up so we can all have shelter. I'll find a place thats good for that but Greg is going down a day before so he can save some places before we all get there.
Yeah this weather is a bit crazy. It's a few months away so hopfully the rains has well and truely gone by then. Fingers crossed. We've had enough. Looks like we are going to have a wet Christmas.