November Get Together

Hi all,

After our very successful gathering in June at Laanecoorie it was mooted that we again catch up in November?

Well Finals footy is starting and the Wattle is in full bloom in the bush, all pointing to me that November is not to far away so we all need to be thinking about what we want to do?

We are looking at the Melbourne Cup weekend in November, Saturday the 29th of October until Tuesday the 1st of November ( cup day and yes we will be running a sweep on the Monday night )

In the weeks following the last catch up there were 2 trains of thought as to the location of the next one. The first location was to return to Laanecoorie and all it's facilities or to have a camp out in the bush. If the latter is your preferred option can you please give us a general location of your preferred area?

I would like to run a quick poll starting today and finishing up next Saturday to find out what we all would
prefer before making any final decisions. Once we have sorted this out we will then start and get things organized.
I'm also looking for someone to help out with this one as I will be away for a period of time leading up to the
event and will find it hard to keep in touch during this time. I will be back a couple of weeks before, but I'm
mindful of the amount of forum info I was putting out in the weeks leading up to the weekend, so if you can help out it would be appreciated.

Also we will be looking for some sponsors for the weekend as this worked really well last time with us raising a huge amount of money for a great charity. I would like to nominate the Royal Children's Hospital as the charity that will benefit from money raised this time, so get on the phones and email and start to get the donations organized.

Looking forward to your reply's

Mariner3800
Peter

I was not at the last one but I would say Laanecoorie again as this will give the Ladies a little bit of personal comforts and it will also help the caravan park out as well. I hope to get to this one.
wombat

i am interested but , i have heard of a lot of people detecting in the area but what about using a highbanker etc , is there any decent areas good enough to use one like in creeks etc ?

I will not be able to give a definate answer on this one as I am buying a house from another forum member and not sure when I will be moving...also (I have no idea when the Melbourne cup is??) we are expecting the birth of another child in mid November so that may prevent my attendance.

I am not sure how many people are set up for bush camping, the convenience of the shower block at the park is a plus for members. It wouldn't bother me as to which was done, but I think if there are even only a few that are not comfortable or set up for a bush camp then that only leaves one choice. A bush camp may involve some extra planning, ie. letting parks aware of a large group camping out bush, for fires/toilet use. most prospecting clubs make the authorities aware.

Another suggestion for a bush camp with toilets but no showers, would be places like Waanyarra.

Cheers

Hi All,
Definitely interested and personally i think the last place - Laanecoorie Park
was perfect with all the facilities and also all other (no detecting) activities for kids.
As a newbie in this hobby and this forum i was embraced and helped enormously by more experienced members.I would like to give something back in same way and will donate couple of the prices for a raffles and Royal Children hospital gets my tick of approval.I will also engage some of my clients to come to the party. (with donations).
Can discuss with you what type of prices donations you are after.
Also i can give you hand - just delegate what type of help you are looking for.
Looking forward to another great weekend.
Happy digging

Hi All,

Some good suggestions, but keep them coming.

Golden, that sounds great, will be in touch

Pete

We didnt get to the last camp ,but heard it was a great weekend away ,and a good time had by all who went.It sounds like the park catered for everyones needs, maybe a good place to return to.My wife and I hope to join you this time.

hi all,
i missed the last gettogether due to my partner being very sick, so i want to make this one.
I hope my days off fall on the long w'end as i dont play golf with certain ppl from work, so have bucklies of getting time off lol. Even if i can make just 1 or 2 days, i'll be there.

Im up 4 campin in the bush or caravan parking it, whatever way the voting goes.
Cheers & dig well !
doug

Wombat wrote:I was not at the last one but I would say Laanecoorie again as this will give the Ladies a little bit of personal comforts and it will also help the caravan park out as well. I hope to get to this one.
wombat

I fully agree Wombat.

Btw, Melbourne Cup day is always the first Tuesday in November.

Robert.

I've just read every reply in the June thread https://golddetecting.forumotion.net/t4801-laanecoorie-weekend-june-10-13-final-post-info-update-8-6-2011 (previous outing), and would also very much enjoy trying some bush detecting again.

I don't know anything yet if I'm working the Melb cup P/hol (monday night shift), but would try to hand my shift to someone who might like to work it.

Does anyone still watch / collect video's? As in old tv series/movies from the 80's & 90's? As I've got many that I still ain't "dumped" yet. and would be willing to allow others to pick and choose, giving some charity donations (no minimum price) to the chosen charity.

Also, would anyone know if there are bike tracks that are safe to ride on? As I would try to ask a friend who isn't @ all into detecting to also attend.

Coles525,

There are several good, long bike tracks around the area.

Contact this crowd for details.

Dunolly Visitor Information Centre
Tourist Attractions, Information & Services - Dunolly, VIC
109 Broadway St, Dunolly VIC 3472, Australia
(03) 5468 1205

Robert

Just wondering if there has been any updates to the Nov outing?

Gday Mariner, too close to xmas for me, busy busy,but pm me your details and ther'l be something for the raffle, phill

Afternoon everyone who's involved, is it too late to be part of the weekend, or even book a spot at the park (booked out yet?).

If the park is booked out,and let's hope it is not, we could go to Warrenyarra to the Recreation Reserve, there are toilets but you will have to provide everything else, Good camping spot and the road leading in is OK for caravans. We have less than 3 weeks away, so a decision will have to be made very, very, soon.
Wombat

hi all .... just rang lannecoorie caravan park only to get some info that 1 cabin left ... some powered sites ...... and plenty of unpowered sites left..... thats for cup weekend ... cheers .. hope this helps

have got a site - not many powered sites left - looking forward to a great weekend
cheers - bowy

Hey all...what about catching up in PNG? I've heard there's plenty of gold still there.....

[quote="CostasDee"]Hey all...what about catching up in PNG? I've heard there's plenty of gold still there.....[/quote)

and Cannibals

Wombat

I've booked myself a powered site for the Cup weekend, arriving there on the friday to setup camp & maby sleep (work ends @ 3.30am fri morning).

I wonder how many of us will be part of the action?

I have booked and will arrive there on Friday evening for stay until Tuesday.
Looking forward to catch up with others.
Cheers

Just wondering, other then walking around with detectors &/or pans, what other ways wil there be to identify eachother? Might there be a meeting place/roll call on the Saturday as well as info as to how the weekend might unfold? (ie: chook raffle @ .....pm, token hunt @ 10am, suggested hunting areas [gold / creeks / coins in the parks].

Sorry if sounding stupid, just wann make sure I'm prepared when I arrive and not forget things.

Hi, everyone. If a raffle is held i will donate a couple of things towards it. Cheers Grumpy (Doug).

Hi all,

Due to some unexpected work commitments that I must attend to I will not be able to attend in full the weekend. At this stage I think I will only get up for a day /day and a half?? Will no more closer to the date.

I know Golden and a few others are attending so if you all can organize a catch up during the weekend it would be great? Just needs someone to step up and do it.

Good luck and see you

Mariner3800

Hi Guy's & Gal's I may turn up on Friday night, just after tea to say "hello" and see what may be planned for Saturday. I won't be stay at the park as it is only 45min drive from Maryborough each way.

Wombat

I will arrive friday night probably around 7-7.30pm.Will be there until Tuesday as i have booked a family cabin.
At this stage i don't think anything is organized as last time but it will be a chance to get together, meet few new members, say hello to some familiar faces and detect for a few days.
I am willing to help in any way and was offering my help to Mariner3800.From last trip i think lot of things was left (if not everything) to mariner3800.In a future maybe we can have little group/committee who can plan these little trips together.
Anyway if anyone needs any help i am in.
Cheers

BUMP

Not long now, what detectors are eveyone taking with them?

I'm gonna try GPX5000, Whites & Excal II. Any panning location(s) located nearby?

Hi All,

I know it's a bit late but, if it is believed suitable to set up camp at Waanyarra with its very limited facilities why not think outside the square for once.

How about for later events approaching Ian Ford at Tarnagulla, thanks to the imposts of the Lodden Shire he has been obliged to close his Park as a registered caravan park.....however he still lives on a property that has full toilet facilities and powered sites all presently unused.....as the landowner, there should be no legal reason why he should not provide camping area for common interest groups for this type of event.
He could be recompensed for any out of pocket expenses for power / toilet facilities etc by a gift from the group organisers based on a donation from participants when logging in with the organisers (Mariner 3800?)
Much the same as if a "Cocky" opened a patch on his property for the same reason.

Great little Pub across the road and I'm sure that he would allow a "Campfire Party" to keep things swinging.
A lot of forum members would have stayed there in the past and recognise the possibilities of going back there.

Just my thoughts on the matter, would like to become involved myself if the opportunity presented.

Cheers Cranky

Does anyone else have any maps of the area(s) where we are located? I've got a copy of the Gold Atlas of Victoria....

How many of us are still interested?

mariner3800
TC (me)
Golden
Rustydog
derek
DiggerJack
Goldnomad
Wombat
bowy
grumpy57
cranky?

Sorry if I left out other names.

Did we wish to work out more about the raffle / prizes on offer (if still a raffle), as well as a location & time for a meet & greet session on Saturday before we go out hunting?

Only 48 hr's before most arrive @ the caravan park now.

I'm able to supply cans soft drinks....

i'll be heading over at the moment to catch up with a few members
cheers
stoppsy