Monday, September 26, 2011

Ellenborough Rally September 2011

Eight Vans attended the Ellenborough Rally, although one had only one occupant. Some time Ros we will get you out there. The first arrived on Tuesday 13th and the last left on Monday 19th. Why didn't you go home like everyone else on Sunday, John ?
A new addition to the camp facilities was the erection of the Clubs recently acquired 8m x 8m shelter which provided protection from the sun and the cool night air. The open fires also added warmth once night fell and happy hour continued prior to dinner. Nice to see Jeff and John come out after dinner to keep the fire going, and help to solve the problems of the world.
The weather was beautiful and the company great (as usual ).
We were also blessed with friendly neighbours . Four club members who weren't able to attend the whole camp managed to drop in for a visit, two on Saturday and two on Sunday, which was great.
On Sunday morning the Club sponsored breakfast saw everyone enjoy a hot cooked breakfast under the new shelter.
All in all it was a great camp with everyone giving a helping hand.
It was agreed by all those attending , that future Rallies at Ellenborough be held in September.

Doug Magennis. Rally Leader.












Yeah. That's the new Van but this is the new barby.




This is the roof






Knit one Pearl one










It is a dogs life




So where did you swipe the keg from ?




Yes they are Ricardos !!!




what do you mean you want a boiled egg






Belmont August 2011

First of all a big welcome to our new members Howard and Louise Edmonds who joined us at the BBQ at Henry Kendall Reserve and then came to the Rally at Belmont as new Caravanners. They said that they enjoyed themselves immensely.
We had good days and a couple of damp and cool nights which did not affect the mood of the members.
We did something different this time by not having a set meal but a combined effort by the ladies , started by Barbara's offer to make a pot of pumpkin soup. There was also a lovely vegetable soup and Louise brought a cooked chicken, Lyn brought a piece of roast lamb and fresh bread rolls and there were various other delights added to the mix. In all it was a great meal and a great evening as we sat in the new enclosed camp kitchen with lovely music and views of the Sunset on the lake.
Everyone did their own thing and seemed to enjoy themselves.
On Sunday morning (not too early) we had a Club Breakfast of eggs and bacon on bread rolls, Coffee and tea etc. It was a lot of fun and i would like to congratulate everyone for jumping in to help, not just with breakfast but the whole weekend, to make it the success it was.
One thing that I was dissapointed with was the number of members who failed to notify me that they were not going to attend. You need to understand that these sites are booked ahead by the Rally Leader and it is embarrassing to find that only seven vans were booked in when we had reserved all the waterfront sites for the Club.
Now with only a month to go there are only 6 vans booked in for Woolgoolga.
For those of you who don't know this place I would like to point out that it is at end of a road with a big Reserve Area with native bush adjacent to it, which is a great place for walking and a huge area to exercise the dogs. It is right on the Beach with a lovely wide sandy river on the other side. It is only a small van park but a real little hideaway and we have been looking forward to taking our group there. It is very popular in the Summer and often booked out .

Hoping to see you ALL there.

Ron Castle. Rally Leader.