Bretti Reserve Sept 2013

[glend (Glen)]

Arthur I have seen a report from some caravaners that warn about cows wandering across the causeway from the homestead on the far side in the early morning. Have you had that experience, and if so do scopes need to be secured each night? I just need to know whether I need to bring my hand truck to move the dob of can leave it setup in its popup cubicle.

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

given that we will probably be "circling the wagons" - i think the Port Drinkers might be more of a risk than the cows Glen

are we doing the Twin Servo's on Wed morning?

geoff

[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

We have had a few trips there and have never had a problem with the cows, horses or donkeys. They tend to be a little shy so have in the past kept their distance,

I will be setting up my 16" Dob and its not easy to move so hopefully everything will be good.

We think we had a problem with a bushranger one night early last year but he is in gaol now, so all is good there also

Geoff and I are leaving between 0500 and 0600 so I think the first stop will be Gloucester for coffee not the twin servos this time

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by glend

Arthur I have seen a report from some caravaners that warn about cows wandering across the causeway from the homestead on the far side in the early morning. Have you had that experience, and if so do scopes need to be secured each night? I just need to know whether I need to bring my hand truck to move the dob of can leave it setup in its popup cubicle.

The cows are curious critters.
One tripped over a tent rope (ripped the peg right out of the ground) one night. Rocked the van. But I was there alone that time.
But they are not always let out into the camping area.
But when they are, I usually don't leave the scope in a vulnerable position.
And I actively try to discourage them approaching where I can.

But actually, most of the guys leave their scopes set up overnight, and I do not recall any problems.

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

are we doing the Twin Servo's on Wed morning?
geoff

I look forward to "The Convoy".
I hope we can.

i think the Port Drinkers might be more of a risk than the cows Glen

too true

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

I wont be at the twin servos Wednesday morning.
I have decided to get away early ( sunrise or so ) and get to Gloucester by around 9-ish for some food shopping and a cuppa.

Arthur is doing the same, so don't wait for us at the "twins".

Look forward to catching up with everyone.

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by Inmykombi

I wont be at the twin servos Wednesday morning.
I have decided to get away early ( sunrise or so ) and get to Gloucester by around 9-ish for some food shopping and a cuppa.
Arthur is doing the same, so don't wait for us at the "twins".

Well, I am very disappointed.
I could have been at the twins by then!
But wasn't even invited.
(There may be a reckoning, when the Apple Charlotte is divied out)

OK, so does anyone else want to meet at the twin servos on F3 on Wednesday morning. So we can travel together.
May be a good idea for first timers.

If we meet there, say 9:30, avoid the rush hour traffic, it is no more than 3 hours to Bretti from there. We are there in time for lunch.
Or stop for lunch at Gloucester and pick up any extra supplies.

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

i'm with you Al

9 / 9-30 twin servo's

weather isn't looking too bad at the moment - just make sure your dew heater batteries are charged

geoff

[glend (Glen)]

They are south of me, and I was going to try and get away by 9am or as soon as the rubbish collectors come round - which varies. I hadn't planned on stopping at Gloucester as I will be fully stocked for the trip. Are you going to be on a UHF channel?

[jakob]

Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

i'm with you Al

9 / 9-30 twin servo's

weather isn't looking too bad at the moment - just make sure your dew heater batteries are charged

geoff

My planning is a bit random, so don't count on me for a convoy

[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

We usually travel on channel 8 so it's is good place to start.

Will have the radio on all day

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by jakob

My planning is a bit random, so don't count on me for a convoy

As I recall, Jakob,...
last convoy, you turned your squelch control way up, and filtered us out?

Hi Glen,
Yeah, Arthur usually uses channel 8 (on Simplex, even though it is a Duplex channel). There is often other traffic, like road crews.

However, the official channel for travellers convoys is 18.
I suggest we use this from now on.

Allan

[glend (Glen)]

Aha, the Grey Nomad channel.

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

didn't know they had one!

i generally use the truckies channel 29 while on the highway
(you almost always know where you know who is hiding)

i will have to learn how to monitor two channels

geoff

[absolut (Rob)]

Hi,

I'm looking to get away from here (Manly) rather early - guessing anywhere between 5:30 and 6:30am... if I leave any later I'll be in the morning traffic for an hour before I even get to the pacific highway...

I'll keep an eye out for the "convoy", just try not to squish my poor little suzuki alto
Best guess it will take me around 4.5 to 5hrs and will get me to Bretti around midday with a stop for a meal and a break somewhere.

Everyone drive safely!

Rob

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

so you have an "Itsy" too Rob

geoff

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Originally Posted by Allan_L

Well, I am very disappointed.
I could have been at the twins by then!
But wasn't even invited.
(There may be a reckoning, when the Apple Charlotte is divied out)

OK, so does anyone else want to meet at the twin servos on F3 on Wednesday morning. So we can travel together.
May be a good idea for first timers.

If we meet there, say 9:30, avoid the rush hour traffic, it is no more than 3 hours to Bretti from there. We are there in time for lunch.
Or stop for lunch at Gloucester and pick up any extra supplies.

Sorry Allan, when I spoke to you a few days ago, you told me you were trying to get there a few days earlier than the Wednesday....

I just wanted to get up there early in the day and make the best of my much needed time off from work.

Looks like I bring my own Apple Charlotte if I can find one....

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

Geoffro

added a new bit to the Bretti forecast that might be a little easier to understand

geoff

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

Geoffro

added a new bit to the Bretti forecast that might be a little easier to understand

geoff

Where is the " new bit " ????
Do I look at your old post for the info ?

Geoffro.

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

yes Geoffro

http://weather.gtbastrowise.com.au/i.../7timer-bretti


but maybe you shouldn't look


geoff