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Title: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
Post by: Williamson on March 07, 2022, 10:28:26 AM
RTE Overnighter
Tinambra, VIC
9 April 2022

Dinner at Tinamba Hotel

4-6 Tinamba - Seaton Rd, Tinamba

5145 1484

(https://i.ibb.co/vV4Tkgj/Screenshot-2022-03-07-105052.png)

Gourmet food
(https://i.ibb.co/0f96x49/Screenshot-2022-03-07-104611.png)

Fine dining
(https://i.ibb.co/RBkWFtL/Screenshot-2022-03-07-104643.png)

Accomodation at Happy Days (next door and to the rear of hotel).

6A Tinamba - Seaton Road, Tinamba

0428 451 484

https://happydaysaccommodation.com/

(https://i.ibb.co/PFWdDhV/Screenshot-2022-03-07-105212.png)

They like bike groups.
(https://i.ibb.co/Qp7QW0w/Screenshot-2022-03-07-104347.png)

And have after dinner entertainment.
(https://i.ibb.co/mJgSX3M/Screenshot-2022-03-07-104144.png)

Hope I remember my swimmers, but wouldn't matter after a few schooners and a bottle of red.

Or accomodation at another venue of your choice - many options available,
some nearby, others in Maffra, or further a field.

Nice ride there.
(https://i.ibb.co/hsDXf2m/Screenshot-2022-03-07-110829.png)

https://goo.gl/maps/PBkYheqdGVQWq8GDA


No itinerary, but I see things as follows:

Interested?  Add your name to the list ....




Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
Post by: Jdbiker on March 07, 2022, 07:34:26 PM
Please add JD and Chippy to the list  :hatwav.
Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
Post by: Williamson on March 07, 2022, 07:49:06 PM
Quote from: Jdbiker on March 07, 2022, 07:34:26 PM
Please add JD and Chippy to the list  :hatwav.

 :thumbs

Interested?  Add your name to the list.  In the meantime, we have ....

Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on March 09, 2022, 09:29:05 PM
We're interested...so, we now have...
  :runyay
Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
Post by: Williamson on March 10, 2022, 12:49:18 PM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on March 09, 2022, 09:29:05 PM
  • JD & Chippy
  • Russell & Sue

At Happy Days?
Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on March 10, 2022, 02:47:25 PM
For me & Sue...Yes!  :thumbs
Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
Post by: Williamson on March 10, 2022, 03:07:23 PM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on March 10, 2022, 02:47:25 PM
For me & Sue...Yes!  :thumbs

Don't forget your swimmers.
Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
Post by: Jdbiker on March 10, 2022, 04:12:33 PM
Quote from: Williamson on March 10, 2022, 12:49:18 PM
    Quote from: ruSTynutz on March 09, 2022, 09:29:05 PM
    • JD & Chippy
    • Russell & Sue

    At Happy Days?


    Yes👍[/list]
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: ruSTynutz on March 10, 2022, 05:23:25 PM
    Quote from: Williamson on March 10, 2022, 03:07:23 PM
    Quote from: ruSTynutz on March 10, 2022, 02:47:25 PM
    For me & Sue...Yes!  :thumbs

    Don't forget your swimmers.

    Only if you want to be traumatised, Michael!  :rofl

    We've both stacked on even more weight while we were away on our holiday up north...  :-[ :||||
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: Jdbiker on March 10, 2022, 07:19:50 PM
    Quote from: ruSTynutz on March 10, 2022, 05:23:25 PM
    Quote from: Williamson on March 10, 2022, 03:07:23 PM
    Quote from: ruSTynutz on March 10, 2022, 02:47:25 PM
    For me & Sue...Yes!  :thumbs

    Don't forget your swimmers.

    Only if you want to be traumatised, Michael!  :rofl



    All the better, you will  be a lot more buoyant :grin.
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: ruSTynutz on March 10, 2022, 08:11:27 PM
    Quote from: Jdbiker on March 10, 2022, 07:19:50 PM
    All the better, you will  be a lot more buoyant :grin.

    You're not wrong, JD... :thumbs
    I was bobbing around like a cork when I was cooling off in the pool in Cairns!  :grin
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: NandV on March 23, 2022, 09:21:10 PM
    Hi Team,
    Count Neil & Valerie in for this one. Will book a room at Happy Daze tomorrow
    Swimmers noted
    Cheers
    Neil & Valerie
    Nandv
     :Like: :slvr13 o:)
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: ruSTynutz on March 23, 2022, 10:42:48 PM
    Goodo!  :thumbs

    So, we now have...
       :rockon
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: Williamson on March 24, 2022, 06:13:49 PM
    Quote from: NandV on March 23, 2022, 09:21:10 PM
    Swimmers noted ....

    No, swimmers optional.

     ;-*
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: aussiexs on April 02, 2022, 07:54:08 PM
    Debbie and Rex will see you there.
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: Williamson on April 02, 2022, 08:34:51 PM
    Quote from: aussiexs on April 02, 2022, 07:54:08 PM
    Debbie and Rex will see you there.

    So, we now have...

    Overnight, or just dinner?

    Either way, I better book a table for 10 (more, if there's more attending) for dinner.

    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: aussiexs on April 03, 2022, 08:28:20 AM
    Rex and Debbie are just for dinner.
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: ruSTynutz on April 03, 2022, 07:18:22 PM
    Just took a look at the Tinamba Hotel's menu!

    I think Sue & I will be eating in the bar...  :whistle

    https://tinambahotel.com.au/menu/
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: Williamson on April 03, 2022, 07:47:54 PM
    Quote from: ruSTynutz on April 03, 2022, 07:18:22 PM
    Just took a look at the Tinamba Hotel's menu!

    I think Sue & I will be eating in the bar...  :whistle

    https://tinambahotel.com.au/menu/

    Go top top of page for poll.
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: ruSTynutz on April 03, 2022, 08:08:59 PM
    I'm thinkin' I'll have to wear a suit if we end up in the dining room...  :whistle

    Trouble is I only have my birthday suit, and that is in need of ironing...  :grin
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: Williamson on April 03, 2022, 08:14:19 PM
    McDonalds added to the poll.

    Quote from: ruSTynutz on April 03, 2022, 08:08:59 PM

    Trouble is I only have my birthday suit, and that is in need of ironing...  :grin

    Straight from the pool to dining, problem solved.

    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: ruSTynutz on April 03, 2022, 08:15:30 PM
    Do you reckon I'll drip dry without wrinkles???  :popcorn
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: ruSTynutz on April 03, 2022, 08:17:17 PM
    It would probably make it a cheap night for everyone else as no-one will be feeling like eating after being "exposed" to that!  :rofl
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: NandV on April 03, 2022, 10:42:57 PM
    Hi Team,
    Valerie and I are going to have to miss this one, the long range forecast is indicating no rain next Friday/ Saturday which is ideal for letting me finish our major roof painting project. It’s been a long haul but autumn weather has meant the windows suitable for brush & spray painting are getting shorter by the day as we progress towards winter.
    Plus it gets the job finished before our daughter and grand daughter arrive from Sydney on Sunday for the first week of the school holidays. With Covid etc etc we haven’t seen our grand daughter for nr 12 months!!
    Trust you all enjoy your weekend away, see you in May. o:) :like
    Kindest regards
    Neil & Valerie.
    NandV
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: Williamson on April 04, 2022, 08:28:55 AM
    Quote from: NandV on April 03, 2022, 10:42:57 PM
    .... Valerie and I are going to have to miss this one ....

    Perhaps we'll see you at Gellibrand?

    So, we now have...
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: aussiexs on April 04, 2022, 09:18:08 AM
    How about the Maffra hotel as another choice?
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: Williamson on April 04, 2022, 09:22:38 AM
    Quote from: aussiexs on April 04, 2022, 09:18:08 AM
    How about the Maffra hotel as another choice?

    Added to poll.
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: ppopeye on April 04, 2022, 09:38:56 AM
    I want to come but cant do overnight. So. I will wait and see what is decided. May drive for dinner


    Is anyone going to be there for lunch?
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: Williamson on April 04, 2022, 10:09:50 AM
    Quote from: ppopeye on April 04, 2022, 09:38:56 AM
    I want to come but cant do overnight. So. I will wait and see what is decided. May drive for dinner

    Is anyone going to be there for lunch?

    Not us, as I'm planning (subject to good weather) for Helen & I to lunch at the Little Red Duck Cafe at Noojee between 1:00pm and 2:00pm.  Would be pleased to have some company.

    Re. good weather, I hope Neil hasn't jinxed us with his forecast of good weather for painting.
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: ruSTynutz on April 04, 2022, 11:39:59 AM
    With the Macalister Hotel in Maffra now added to the options in Michael's Poll I'm more inclined to vote for that rather than the bar at the Tinamba Hotel mainly because Sue & I would rather eat pub meals that are at a reasonable cost rather than "fine dining" and paying basically double.
    Are we on our "Pat Malone" in preferring that???

    Maybe that's something we should all have a conversation about before organising future RTE's?

    At the end of the day it's just a shame Sue & I didn't realise that the Tinamba Pub was more a yuppy pub before we put our hand up to attend this RTE...
    Oh well, that will teach us for not checking things out properly before committing...  :whistle




    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: ruSTynutz on April 04, 2022, 11:54:17 AM
    Tinamba Hotel featured on Channel Nine's "Post Cards" yesterday evening so the place may be extra busy this weekend...  :popcorn
    We happened to see that part of the show which is how we found out their meals were "fine dining" and not just your normal pub meals...
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: Williamson on April 05, 2022, 06:45:55 PM
    Some middle ground ....

    I called the Tinamba Hotel, Simon there was very helpful, the Amba Bar menu (https://tinambahotel.com.au/amba-bar-menu/) is available Saturday evening.  If there is a general consensus on that being suitable, I'll make a booking for 8 at 6:00 to 6:30pm.
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: ruSTynutz on April 05, 2022, 07:22:39 PM
    Half an hour isn't long to order and then eat, Michael!  :o
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: ruSTynutz on April 05, 2022, 07:47:12 PM
    Is there any chance of an edit to my poll selection now that there have been more options added?  :think1
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: Jdbiker on April 05, 2022, 07:48:16 PM
    I would prefer dinner at Tinamba, not too keen on riding to Maffra with all the gear, boots etc, but happy to go with whatever is convenient for all.
    6-6:30 means that’s when we are seated Rusty   :grin
    Cheers.
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: ruSTynutz on April 05, 2022, 07:59:26 PM
    Hopefully that's what it means, JD... :wink1
    But then again, after perusing the Bar Menu, 30 minutes is probably enough time, there's not a lot to choose from if you want any sort of meal...lol :grin

    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: Williamson on April 05, 2022, 08:24:54 PM
    Quote from: ruSTynutz on April 05, 2022, 07:47:12 PM
    Is there any chance of an edit to my poll selection now that there have been more options added?  :think1

    Done.
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: ppopeye on April 06, 2022, 04:56:52 PM
    Michael I think my plan will be to meet you for lunch at Noojeeand not go to Tinana as we have stuff on Sunday.  So we will be there at 1pm in the cage. Let me know if you change times or other arrangements.
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: Williamson on April 06, 2022, 06:03:21 PM
    Quote from: ppopeye on April 06, 2022, 04:56:52 PM
    Michael I think my plan will be to meet you for lunch at Noojeeand not go to Tinana as we have stuff on Sunday.  So we will be there at 1pm in the cage. Let me know if you change times or other arrangements.

    I'll confirm arrangements late Friday / early Saturday, on here or in an SMS.
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: aussiexs on April 08, 2022, 07:36:50 AM
    Hi Guys, change of circumstances, Debbie and I cannot make it this weekend.
    Sorry Rex and Debbie
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: ruSTynutz on April 08, 2022, 09:16:47 AM
    That's a bummer!

    So, we now only have...
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: Williamson on April 08, 2022, 08:36:32 PM
    Quote from: aussiexs on April 08, 2022, 07:36:50 AM
    Hi Guys, change of circumstances, Debbie and I cannot make it this weekend.
    Sorry Rex and Debbie

     :'(

    Quote from: ruSTynutz on April 08, 2022, 09:16:47 AM
    That's a bummer!

    So, we now only have...
    • Michael & Helen
    • JD & Chippy
    • Russell & Sue

    Oh well, a table for 6 at Tinamba or Maffra, we can decide over a glass of squash, or sumfink, as we sit around the pool.

    I expect we'll be there around 4:00pm.
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: Williamson on April 08, 2022, 08:45:33 PM
    Quote from: Williamson on April 06, 2022, 06:03:21 PM
    I'll confirm arrangements late Friday / early Saturday, on here or in an SMS.

    Planning to be at Little Red Duck Cafe, 1 Bennett Street, Noojee at around 1:00pm.
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: ppopeye on April 08, 2022, 09:56:37 PM
    Michael we will see you at 1pm
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: ruSTynutz on April 10, 2022, 09:41:51 PM
    Saturday morning arrived and we couldn't have asked for better weather, just perfect for the ride to Tinamba...
    Sue and I headed across To Morwell then made our way via Tyers to Glengarry.
    With plenty of time up our sleeve before our 2pm check in time at "Happy Days" accommodation in Tinamba we decided to call in to Cowwarr Weir.
    Sue had mentioned to Chippy that morning that it was a nice place to visit but it was still a pleasant surprise when, upon arrival, JD & Vera were there.
    They very generously shared their yummy food and drink...Thanks guys!  :runyay

    Shortly after we headed to Tinamba,which was less than half an hour away.
    After checking in we relaxed and awaited our El Presidente & his better half to arrive...

    Okay, decision time...where were we going to eat?
    In the end we decided to just eat in the Bar at the Tinamba Pub which was within staggering distance which I think suited Michael...  :p

    While not the cheapest place to eat, the food ended up quite good and I think everyone was happy with the meals they chose.

    All too soon it was bed time for us old folk...

    Awake early, Sue & I headed for the kitchen.
    We had cooked and nearly finished our bacon & eggs before Vera & JD arrived, followed some time later by Michael & Helen...I guess they needed their beauty sleep!  :thumb
    With dishes washed and put away, it was time to pack bags in preparation for departure but not before a photo with the bikes & flag.

    With that done we all headed for Briagolong for a coffee.
    This ended badly with nothing open so the decision was made to head to Maffra...

    After coffee/hot chocolate we then went our separate ways...For us it was to Rosedale,where we then turned off the highway and headed for home the long way via Yarram, Welshpool, Foster and Leongatha.

    Oh, we ended up detouring to Port Welshpool after I foolishly suggested stopping off there for a late lunch of fish & chips...I'm not sure it did wonders for our diets, but the flake and sweet potato chips were delicious!!!

    All in all, yet another great RTE!  :runyay

    (https://i.ibb.co/31FPGCw/Tinamba-RTE-1.jpg)
                                                      Vera & JD at Cowwarr Weir

    (https://i.ibb.co/ckPyTXH/Tinamba-RTE-2.jpg)
                                                      Waiting on El Presidente & Helen...

    (https://i.ibb.co/KwfTnvd/Tinamba-RTE-3.jpg)
                                                              Still waiting...

    (https://i.ibb.co/4m8fWJx/Tinamba-RTE-8.jpg)
                       While the pool looked amazing, it wasn't heated so we declined on a swim...

    (https://i.ibb.co/kynDZPB/Tinamba-RTE-4.jpg)
                                        A couple of the locals stopped in for a visit...

    (https://i.ibb.co/x6jZmBZ/Tinamba-RTE-5.jpg)  (https://i.ibb.co/VjH47tq/Tinamba-RTE-6.jpg)

    (https://i.ibb.co/T0zSHZh/Tinamba-RTE-7.jpg)
          For this RTE we may have been small in number but we had the cream of the crop!  :p :grin  :rofl



    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: Wild Rose on April 10, 2022, 10:13:36 PM
    Great write up and photos RuSTy  :hatwave
    Thanks for sharing
     :beer
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: Jdbiker on April 10, 2022, 10:31:46 PM
    Thanks for the pics and RR Rusty :like, it was great to catch up. Thanks to Michael for organising. I will post some photos once I have downsized them.
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: NandV on April 10, 2022, 10:40:11 PM
    Hi Team,
    Sorry we missed the Tinamba RTE, my weather forecasting skills triumphed again and the roof painting project was completed as planned. Now have a ‘painting free’ Easter long weekend to look forward to. Attached herewith. a couple of photos of the finished project - good to be done as despite the full safety harness us 75 plus year olds should not be pushing the safety envelope with ladders and heights, we definitely don’t bounce anymore.!!!! If the photo attachments don’t happen here advise and I will PM them thru for you.
    Looking forward to the Gellibrand RTE in May, take care everyone
    Cheers
    Neil & Valerie
    NandV
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: ruSTynutz on April 10, 2022, 11:03:15 PM
    Quote from: Wild Rose on April 10, 2022, 10:13:36 PM
    Great write up and photos RuSTy  :hatwave
    Thanks for sharing
     :beer

    Quote from: Jdbiker on April 10, 2022, 10:31:46 PM
    Thanks for the pics and RR Rusty :like, it was great to catch up. Thanks to Michael for organising. I will post some photos once I have downsized them.

    Thanks guys!
    Yes, it was great to catch up with you & Vera, JD...it had been way too long!

    Oh, and I'd forgotten to thank Michael for organising things, so thanks for reminding me, JD!...  :-[ :||||

    Thanks Michael!  :beer  :-++
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: Williamson on April 11, 2022, 10:21:24 AM
    All in all, a great weekend, great company, great weather, great venue, great ride, great food.

    Re. venue - Happy Days - there was talking of hiring the place out for 15 to 20 OzSTOCers for some time in 2023.  Yes, the pub food is on the higher side of average (and the restaurant is even higher), but the Happy Days set-up (kitchen and BBQ area) is suitable for self-catering, and with seven family, queen and triple rooms, it would be suitable for 15 to 20.

    Re. the ride - 12km from home the Mighty ST hit a roo.  Was travelling at around 60 - 70km/h, Skippy jumps outta the scrub, braked to around 40km/h, braced for impact.  Superb skills of rider kept ST and pillion upright.  I think Skippy may have a bruise or two.

    (https://i.ibb.co/0GV9NGk/Screenshot-2022-04-11-101214.png)

    If you zoom-in you'll notice the location - Dawson Road, Kangaroo Ground.
    Title: Re: RTE Overnighter - Tinamba 9 April 2022
    Post by: ruSTynutz on April 11, 2022, 11:10:11 AM
    Glad to hear you, Helen & the mighty ST are still in one piece, Michael!  :thumbs