Author Topic: RTE Overnighter Jamieson (Read 3060 times)

Williamson · « **on:** January 30, 2022, 04:35:25 PM »

Currently planned for Saturday 19 February 2022, but nothing booked so not set in concrete. There is a suggestion that an alternative date be selected, so here's a chance for your input. Votes are anonymous (but you can elaborate in a response) and limited to one per member.

So knock yourselves out.

This is a dinner overnighter, but some may only want to meet for lunch, whereas some (like me) will want to attend both.

Accommodation options for those staying overnight are very limited, eg. the Courthouse Hotel, Jamieson Caravan Park (cabins, camping) and a few BnB's. Checking a few websites, vacancies are currently NOT plentiful.

If there are accommodation problems, this RTE may need to change to just a Saturday lunch.

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #1 on:** January 30, 2022, 09:26:21 PM »

Sue just looked up accommodation at the caravan park and she said it's completely booked out for the 19th...

Williamson · « **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2022, 06:07:53 AM »

Quote from: ruSTynutz on January 30, 2022, 09:26:21 PM

Sue just looked up accommodation at the caravan park and she said it's completely booked out for the 19th...

Mmmm ... a change of destination may be required too.

Williamson · « **Reply #3 on:** February 01, 2022, 08:11:52 PM »

Quote from: Williamson on January 30, 2022, 04:35:25 PM

Currently planned for Saturday 19 February 2022, but nothing booked so not set in concrete. There is a suggestion that an alternative date be selected, so here's a chance for your input. Votes are anonymous (but you can elaborate in a response) and limited to one per member.

So knock yourselves out.

This is a dinner overnighter, but some may only want to meet for lunch, whereas some (like me) will want to attend both.

Accommodation options for those staying overnight are very limited, eg. the Courthouse Hotel, Jamieson Caravan Park (cabins, camping) and a few BnB's. Checking a few websites, vacancies are currently NOT plentiful.

If there are accommodation problems, this RTE may need to change to just a Saturday lunch.

Vote at the top!

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #4 on:** February 04, 2022, 11:44:55 AM »

I voted for the 19th, just so I could see what others had selected...

None of the other dates actually suit as we already have other plans on the 12th and the 26th...

If it ends up staying on the 19th we may just come for the day...and in the car...

Williamson · « **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2022, 12:13:16 PM »

Mmmmm ..... I'd set the poll options to show the poll's results to anyone, so you shouldn't need to ....

Quote from: ruSTynutz on February 04, 2022, 11:44:55 AM

I voted for the 19th, just so I could see what others had selected...

Quote from: ruSTynutz on February 04, 2022, 11:44:55 AM

None of the other dates actually suit as we already have other plans on the 12th and the 26th...

If it ends up staying on the 19th we may just come for the day...and in the car...

I had breakfast with Moto Guzzi Martin this AM, 26/02 suits him. So that looks like it'll be the 26th, but the poll has few days to go.

Re. breakfast, Martin, Steve, Maurice, Mick (guys I went to primary school with, so friends of 65 years) and I meet for a First Friday Breakfast a tradition which started 20 years back. We lost one, Kevin (who succumbed to a cancer, back in 2017). There'll be another at some stage, but currently we all too stubborn.

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #6 on:** February 04, 2022, 12:42:34 PM »

Quote from: Williamson on February 04, 2022, 12:13:16 PM

Mmmmm ..... I'd set the poll options to show the poll's results to anyone, so you shouldn't need to ....

That's the trouble when you're blind in one eye and can't see out of the other...and I had my glasses on too!

Anyways, it looks like we'll be a definite no show then...oh well, hopefully we'll catch up with everyone in March at Jindivick!

Bodø · « **Reply #7 on:** February 04, 2022, 01:10:07 PM »

You're welcome to join us on the Fleurieu on the 20th.

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #8 on:** February 04, 2022, 01:24:51 PM »

Thanks Bodø! Unfortunately it's probably just a whisker too far for a day trip...

Williamson · « **Reply #9 on:** February 05, 2022, 07:18:26 PM »

Go up to 1st post to vote.

Nigel · « **Reply #10 on:** February 06, 2022, 09:46:10 AM »

Sorry, work commitments make me a scratching for this one. Take care.

Williamson · « **Reply #11 on:** February 06, 2022, 01:26:14 PM »

Quote from: Nigel on February 06, 2022, 09:46:10 AM

Sorry, work commitments make me a scratching for this one. Take care.

If circumstances change, you'll know how to find us.

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #12 on:** February 09, 2022, 01:00:06 PM »

I just checked availability at the caravan park for the 26th and they still have some...

2 vans which are $110 each a night, an ensuite riverfront van for $180 and some powered sites for $39.
Just be aware there's no bedding or towels supplied with the 2 basic vans...

I'd suggest if you're wanting accommodation, you'd better get in quick!!!

https://www.jamiesoncaravanpark.com.au/

A quick look on booking.com shows no other accommodation is available for the night of the 26th...

Williamson · « **Reply #13 on:** February 09, 2022, 06:55:43 PM »

I've called the caravan park a couple of times, get a different person and answer each time. My level of confidence in their organising ability is not very high.

Perhaps just a day trip to somewhere closer will be a better option.

I had an invite to a rally at Meeniyan that weekend, an option is to have a Saturday RTE lunch at Meeniyan and for those interested an overnighter at the rally site.

If anyone is interested / not interested in this viable alternative, post your response.

Russ can walk there in his new riding gear.

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #14 on:** February 09, 2022, 08:52:22 PM »

Quote from: Williamson on February 09, 2022, 06:55:43 PM

Russ can walk there in his new riding gear.

I could've...if it was only on the 18th or 19th...

Unfortunately Sue & I have other plans on the 25th/26th so can't attend the RTE or the Rally...

Speaking of Rallies, where's the challenge attending one in the middle of town???
I remember back in the good ol' days when half the fun of a rally was the challenge of actually getting into the rally site without falling off!

Williamson · « **Reply #15 on:** February 09, 2022, 08:59:49 PM »

Quote from: ruSTynutz on February 09, 2022, 08:52:22 PM

... Speaking of Rallies, where's the challenge attending one in the middle of town???

I remember back in the good ol' days when half the fun of a rally was the challenge of actually getting into the rally site without falling off!

The challenge these days is sleeping on the ground or, if your lucky, on a stretcher 300 mm or 400 mm above it, and being able to through a leg over the motorcycle saddle in the morning. But with plenty of room in the trailer for all of the mod cons available these days for motorcycle camping, it's luxury.

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #16 on:** February 09, 2022, 09:02:25 PM »

The challenge for me would be just getting back up off the ground, Michael!

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2022, 09:05:26 PM »

Speaking of rallies...back in the 90's we used to hold one just down the road from Meeniyan at the Grassy Spur Swimming pool...

Williamson · « **Reply #18 on:** February 09, 2022, 09:12:32 PM »

Quote from: ruSTynutz on February 09, 2022, 09:02:25 PM

The challenge for me would be just getting back up off the ground, Michael!

Yes, getting up after sleeping on the mattress on the ground for two nights at Native Dog Creek last March was difficult. I've since got one of these stretcher tents, hoping this will make a difference.