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    Quote Originally Posted by Machtool View Post
    Well I guess a man cant go though life, just being happy. Welcome back to the club.

    How much notice do you blokes need? I’m O.K with that, I’ve just dropped Greg a note, to see what his movements are like. Are we talking about this Saturday, the 26th Nov?

    P.S I think I have every one that has expressed an interest email / phone contacts. Do you want me to stir them up? Especially if we push for this weekend.
    Hi Phil
    I reckon the Saturday or second option the Sunday
    If you could stir them up that would be great

    Phil

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steamwhisperer View Post
    Hi all
    I managed to tie the director down today and put forward my proposal with regards to a visit from a very interested group of gentlemen. It was his suggestion for free entry and he backed it up with heavily discounted rates at the lodge if an overnight stay was required and maybe even a discount on a meal. He then expanded on visiting some city highlights. It was here I thought I should slow him down a bit.
    I told him I was thinking of Sovereign Hill as a destination for our Scraping Class Reunion and he reiterated all of the above offers plus a trip down into the mine on the incline tramway and also the Blood on the Souther Cross show with a meal. He then suggested the reunion be held on our 'Steam-Up Weekend' which will be on one of the preliminary final weekends in September of next year. He was adamant that this go ahead and I did everything but lock it in. Lots of Steam machinery and displays visiting as well as our own engines.
    It didn't seem to matter how many people were in the group and wasn't shocked when I suggested it could be up to twenty people.
    How many can we get between now and Saturday or Sunday. I am available both days as a tour guide.

    Phil
    Works for me. I dropped by Sovereign Hill last year on the way back from Sydney, will be going up to Sydney for the winter next year as well, I expect. I didn't see everything I wanted to last time so, given a decent lead time for planning travelling, I'd love to spend a weekend there.

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    Phil(s),
    I would be available this Saturday am only or Sunday pm only. Pam and I are going to see a show Satruday night in Melbourne and staying overnight to go to the Camberwell market.....
    Before and after that is OK.

    Joe

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    Sunday the 11th is also a good day for me if this weekend is no good

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    three engines that require some work
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    Hi Phil,

    Well thats some heavy looking iron you have to work on there.

    I had a weekend stay in the lodge with meals, blood on the southern cross, two day passes etc. Had a great time..... not so sure about the boss.

    Not sure I can make any of those dates but thanks for the offer and a great time to those that can make it.

    Stuart

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    O.K lots to digest there

    First and foremost, let’s keep Sep 2012 up our sleeve for a “Steam Up” / Scrap Up reunion. And those offers are more than, over the top generous.

    I’ve heard back from Greg. He is head down / #### up with his studies on the new aircraft. Something I concur with. I’m often sitting up the back, and hoping those guys can land it. He doesn’t have a lot of spare time in the next few months.

    So – A Short sharp visit this Saturday is possible. Joe’s heading to town, so if he was to take a round trip. 40 miles extra. I’ll talk to Ken J. I’ve just sent a brief email to Ray. Maybe Stu can be convinced to slip out of town for 10 hours. (Tell her, you have taken up golf)

    So it would only be a handful of us. I’m happy to drive up. I have something for Phil. And its almost quicker to drive it there, then go to the post office.

    Phil

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    Quote Originally Posted by Machtool View Post
    O.K lots to digest there

    First and foremost, let’s keep Sep 2012 up our sleeve for a “Steam Up” / Scrap Up reunion. And those offers are more than, over the top generous.

    I’ve heard back from Greg. He is head down / #### up with his studies on the new aircraft. Something I concur with. I’m often sitting up the back, and hoping those guys can land it. He doesn’t have a lot of spare time in the next few months.

    So – A Short sharp visit this Saturday is possible. Joe’s heading to town, so if he was to take a round trip. 40 miles extra. I’ll talk to Ken J. I’ve just sent a brief email to Ray. Maybe Stu can be convinced to slip out of town for 10 hours. (Tell her, you have taken up golf)

    So it would only be a handful of us. I’m happy to drive up. I have something for Phil. And its almost quicker to drive it there, then go to the post office.

    Phil
    HI Phil
    the reunion is a' must do' now I think.
    If there is one, two, three, five ,ten coming its not a problem. I am still happy to take you guys around.
    Shame about greg but I think I would prefer he study as well as I am occasionally up the back too. lol
    Stuart, I need some consultation on machine restoration. (you could try that one maybe)

    Phil

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    Hi Phil,

    Can't make it for this weekend, due to extended family re-enactment of "Blood on the Southern Cross" ... sorry Christmas party, hard to tell the difference some years..

    The September steam/scrape party sounds like a winner... there must be some heavy duty scraping around there that a group of loud drunks can help with...

    Regards
    Ray

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    Is Sun 11th Dec or Mon 12th Dec better for anyone else? Greg is pretty much out of anything this side of Christmas.

    I’m still thinking about making a flying visit this Saturday. But I think that would only be 3 of us, Joe, Ken J and myself, at this stage.

    I don’t want to spoil that for any one that could make it on the 11th or 12th. So I’d be happy to postpone it until then.

    I’ve just knocked up the boys from Horsham, waiting to hear back from them.

    Regards Phil.

    {Adding on Edit}
    Is this Sunday afternoon better for anyone, Lunchtime on, when Joe gets back from the big smoke. I’ve just heard back from Ken, he’s out for Saturday.

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    I think I can do Sunday afternoon.
    As it stands ATM I have to be in Bacchus March for dinner, so as seems to be my pattern I might have to run off early.

    Stuart

    p.s. I could likely do Mon the 12th also
    Last edited by Stustoys; 23rd Nov 2011 at 01:42 PM. Reason: p.s.

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    If there is a choice, I would prefer any time over the 11/12 weekend, as Pam is not really happy about changing her plans over thid weekemd - nor going separately in two cars....

    Joe

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    Whatever suits gentlemen. I am easy.

    Phil

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    I’m starting to think that the 11th or 12th is going to be a better option, for more people to attend. Remembering the 12th is a Monday / work day. I’d imagine the Sunday 11th is high season for Christmas functions. So which day suits more people? I’m totally flexible for either day.

    Phil.

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    Sunday is busier than Monday and that won't bother us at all. In fact I have no idea why I threw that in there. But then I am 53 years old

    Phil

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