LAANECOORIE 2012 Very Important Notice Under The Program Updated 10/05/2012

Hi GDG

Just spotted ur post here - I think there is another thread about this weekend which has popped up somewhere else on this forum.

Rosie Bugs (my goldy) and I will be there on the Fri & Sat - taking our swag just in case we do stay over (a pitch space is booked) but we only live up the road so can pop home to care for other pets etc. Can't wait to meet everyone - it should be a great long weekend for all.

Hi All,

It's just getting better, with more Forum members coming and some outstanding commitment from sponsors arriving.

If you have a look at the first post and scroll down you will see that the Program is up and promises to be a fun and enjoyable weekend.

If you have any questions please feel free to ask

Till May

Mariner3800
Peter

Hi all
Just booked a cabin so I'm in
There is only me and its a 2 bedroom cabin so if anyone else wants to share send me a message -$60 a night with the works. Thats only a gram so I'm sure Ill be flooded with offers

Greg

Hi,
I have made a booking at the park and am looking forward to attending the weekend so I may learn how to enjoy this hobby even more. Whilst I do not know anyone personally, I am hoping to meet some of the people who feature so prominently on the forum and learn from them.
Regards

Hi Warragul,

Great to hear you are coming and welcome aboard.

The weekend is exactly key around what you are looking for, an informal event where you can meet like minded prospectors and form lasting friendships while learning more about prospecting

Look forward to catching up soon


Peter
Mariner3800

G'Day All
Hope to be there, was good last June can only get better, Might even bring a few mates along, looking forward catch you then
Tom

Hi All,

I will be coming along with my parents who are travelling down from NSW.

I have booked a cabin and the lady said there is only one left.

Hopefully I will be a bit more familiar with my 5000 by then.

I am looking forward to it!

Shaun

Im thinking about comming if i can get off work, be good to meet you guys,
anyone know if they have many powerd sites left??

Cheers
Golden Slumbers

HI Golden Slumber,

It would be great to catch up, heaps of power and non powered sites left, just give them a call at the park

Mariner3800

I'm a undecided about what to do on the Saturday. Being fairly new to detecting the trainning sounds good, but I would also like to head out with the other experienced operators. Oh what to do.......

Hi Cams 4500,

Good question and one that I think allot of people might be asking.

The whole weekend is about YOU and what you wish to get out of it and what you want to make of it, so please don't feel like you have to do something that really you don't want to. The weekend is about getting to know other forum members and maybe pick up some extra knowledge on the way that will improve your chances out there. The weekend is very much like the forum, you must give to receive as I have been told many times in the past.

The Saturday morning test pit last year was a very valuable couple of hours for me, it was a great time to meet other forum members and discuss the finer points of detector set ups, choice of Coils and even some valuable bush craft was learnt. I have just had word that there was some gold found just near the test pit this week and I can vouch for over 3g of gold that I pulled out of there over Easter last year, so there is still some gold in that area.

Suggestion..

If you are still torn between what to do and you are eager to get out early Saturday morning, how about this.

Hit the area around the test pit early Saturday morning, meet up with the forum at the pit for a couple of Hrs and morning tea and then you will have 5-6 Hrs left in the afternoon & Sunday to hit that special spot??

Only a suggestion, but I think it will work a treat.

Mariner3800
Peter

What? Get up early? Surely you jest

One thing our caravan is good for and that is insullation, we have a habit of sleeping in when staying in it.

I think the trainning for the morning is the sensible thing to do, but I do want to get out in the arvo and Sunday with the experienced guys. I'm pretty sure that will happen.

Ever thought of posting a list of who is going?

Hi Cams 4500,

We have just purchased a van and I can relate to what you are saying, over Easter it was hard to venture out in the mornings??

As for a list, I have most of the names from people that have responded on the forum, but I do know of a few that have booked in at the park but not informed us yet. I don't want to invade anyone's privacy by posting a list, but if there is anyone that does not want their name to be posted maybe they can PM me and the rest I will post??

Kindest Regards

Mariner3800

Sounds like a good idea to hide on request. I have always liked lists ongoing has to who is attending, helps build anticipation and may encourage others if they see names they know or those they want to meet. Could work in reverse I guess as well, but then if someone dislikes someone, at least they know upfront (of course that wouldn't be the case here)

Bear in mind, the only previous lists like this I have seen have been on golf forums for meet up days for a game.

As for getting up, it will only get worse as we have just ordered an annexe, if it's cold outside, it might be a slow breakfast.

Hi Cams 4500,

Yes agree about the posting of names so we will see who doesn't want their name up and respect their decision.

I LOL at the annex, my wife came home just today with an Electric blanket and said if she has to spend a cold autumn / winters weekend in the triangle then she is going to do it in style and comfort.

Talk soon

Mariner3800
Pete

Hey Peter,
My wife was even better.After the second day in Laanecoorie i had to drop her to Maryborough Train station (at 6am) as she wanted to go home.(mind you we had a 2 bedroom deluxe cabin). Her short lived career in goldfields is well and truly over.

Stayed another day and had a ball.
GoldEN

At Easter in MB, it was quite cold at night, as the kids were sleeping inside we either have to be quiet or sit outside. My parents were with us, so we sat outside mostly. Now we can sit outside and be warm with a heater, sorry Jim. Of course if their is a raging fire nearby we will probably be there.

Actually got a good deal on an annexe. However I had to sort out the ride height first as it's a bit low, bye bye more cash.

Thanks for the info Mariner3800,
I have applied for leave so hopefully I will get the go ahead from the boss and then I will book a powerd site,
sounds like it will be a good weekend.

Goldenslumbers

not long to go know less then 22 days and we will be down there, start packing the man bikini and the trusty thongs and a can of bushmans to keep the nasty off you, but on the bright side its going to be a ripper of a weekend with all the members turning up, about 60 plus so far see u all down there

For those of you camping, the dawn temperature near Tarnagulla on Monday was 1.4º ; be prepared !

Phil

Just booked in for Laancoorie weekend ... woohoo! ... can't wait

Golden Slumbers wrote:Im thinking about comming if i can get off work, be good to meet you guys,
anyone know if they have many powerd sites left??

Cheers
Golden Slumbers

2nd May ... just booked my powered site, and yes there are a few powered sites left even at this stage! Must be a good sized caravan park!

Hi all
I've been a member of this forum since September last year but have never posted before.
I would like attend the laancoorie weekend but as I have accommodation in Talbot will not be staying at the caravan park - is this a problem?
Thanks
S

Hi msplank,

No problem at all, there are a few people staying at Talbot and other locations including the bush.

You are more than welcome at our camp fire.

If you read the first post, you will see the agenda and see what's on and where it is.

Look forward to catching up

Peter
Mariner3800

If anyone is in need of tent accommodation, I will be bringing both my big, and my small tents ... small tent sleeps 2, and I am happy to make that available to anyone who needs it. I also have solar available and a heap of other gear that will be coming with me in my 'camp ready truck'.

Feel free to contact me via PM ...

Cheers
Kate

5th May. Just booked a powered site for the Laanecoorie weekend.
See you all there
Goldenhorse 2008

Hi All,

Just posted an update that can be found under the Program at the start of this post so please take the time to read it.

There will be a Roast on offer for Saturday night for a small cost, this is being put on by Jim and Robyn from the Park.
This will take all that rushing around cooking a meal when you get back from prospecting on Saturday.

See the post fro more info.

Kindest Regards

Mariner3800
Peter

What a great idea.

Great idea

Still got a 2 bedroom cabin and just me if anyone needs a warm spot that weekend

Greg

Fantastic offer from Jim and Robyn for the roast on Saturday night.....Count me in

H.D....