Moonee Rally August 2016

Rally Report Moonee Beach12th to 16th August 2016

Ten vans, eighteen people attended this rally. We were blessed with super Spring weather and the caravan park was at its best, with splendid views to the ocean over Moonee Creek.

Although some of us arrived a day or so earlier, the rally officially started with Happy Hour in the camp kitchen. So we were strategically placed when Kelly and her team laid on a sausage sizzle ay 6pm. The sausages and accompanying salads were delicious and hit the spot after all our hard work during Happy Hour.

Members did their own thing on Saturday. Some went into Coffs and visited the Bunker Cartoon Gallery, while others went fishing.  Some went to Green Bluff lookout and watched the whales playing offshore. We convened Happy Hour and then proceeded to consume BBQ meats with some excellent homemade salads and a potato bake. This was followed by homemade desserts. Certainly no-one starved that night.

Intrepid Ivan went out around midnight and struggled back in that dark, fighting off kangaroos with a good size jewfish. Jeff also managed a number of worthy bream.

On the Sunday, we all went to the Moonee Tavern for lunch. It was a beautiful sunny day and the dogs came with us. We stuffed ourselves on ample servings of sumptuous food, while the dogs entertained lots of little kids. Happy Hour that evening was a somewhat subdued affair after all the food and sunshine.

Most of us packed up and went home on Monday, although two vans stayed for an extra night.

Rally Leader Raf Stary.

Ivans "BIG' Jewie.

Presidents Pics.

When I was at Brigadoon I came across this Replica ship moored at the wharf behind the Soldiers Club at Laurieton. The owner built it over a period of 11 years and is sailed by just himself and his wife. It was a favourite with Pirates for its speed and manoverability  They sail it between Hobart and Rockhampton for around 11 months of the year calling in at various towns and cities along the way.I have seen it in Port Macquarie before but had not been on board before. To get into the harbour they have a huge Detroit diesel motor buried somewhere in the bowels of the ship.  Worth a look if you ever see it around, Cheers John.

Presidents Pics.

When I was at Brigadoon I came across this Replica ship moored at the wharf behind the Soldiers Club at Laurieton. The owner built it over a period of 11 years and is sailed by just himself and his wife. They sail it between Hobart and Rockhampton for around 11 months of the year calling in at various towns and cities along the way.I have seen it in Port Macquarie before but had not been on board before. To get into the harbor they have a huge Detroit diesel motor somewhere in the bowels of the ship.  Worth a look if you ever see it around, Cheers John.

Brigadoon Rally July 2016

A much better turn out from members to the Brigadoon Rally and good weather also for the weekend considering it is winter. We had new members Warren and Pat Robertson attend with their new van and they only had to travel 1.5 klms. Warren also during the weekend brought along his beautifully restored EH Holden Premier for us all to drool over.

We had 7 vans turn up and on the Saturday night we were visited by members Ivan and Patsy Crabbe from, Dunbogan and Allan (van less)  Beake  and Anne King from Laurieton.

Geoff had no luck fishing so Noelene had to starve this time. It was also good to see another of our new members Maree Farlow.

The sunset on Sunday evening was quite spectacular and many excellent photos were taken by those who had phones, cameras or ipads.

John and Dave supplied wood to keep the fires burning during the cold evenings during the long "happy (several) hours".

It was an enjoyable rally with good company and good weather so thanks to all who participated.

Bob and Maureen Jolly

Rally Leaders Bob and Maureen Jolly.