Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Needs Pictures Needs Pictures:  0
Picture(s) thanks Picture(s) thanks:  0
Page 1 of 4 1234 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 59
  1. #1
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    rural s.a.
    Posts
    120

    Default Forum get together

    How about for those that want to, we arrange a barbeque or picnic get together. Basically for those members in South Aussie, but members from anywhere in the world would be most welcome. I have in mind a social gathering perhaps on a Sunday afternoon, to eat, drink, be merry and talk metal work. Probably in 2 or 3 months when it's a bit warmer. I live down South in Yankalilla & while I have the room & BBQ, I think it's too far to travel particularly for those that live North of the city. If the moderators think this is not an appropriate item to post, we could all bring something metal to discuss.
    Looking forward to any ideas, thoughts or suggestions,
    tinkera.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    Adelaide
    Age
    68
    Posts
    1,373

    Default

    I'd be a starter for that, I'm at Aberfoyle Park so Yankalilla is no problem for me.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    rural s.a.
    Posts
    120

    Default

    Hi Gavin, Thanks for getting the ball rolling. As I said in the opening post I'm happy to have it at my place, I've got a large patio, hold 50 or 60 people, BBQ, & a couple of tables, I can easily borrow a couple of trestles. To be fair I guess everyone would have to bring meat, & a salad OR desert to share, drinks & a chair. I will wait & see how the thread develops.
    tinkera (ian)

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Near Bendigo, Victoria, AUS
    Age
    72
    Posts
    3,102

    Default

    Hi Ian.
    Nice to meet you today in Bendigo - albeit briefly.
    Over the warmer months, I'd be amenable to do a motorcycle trip to Yankalilla and meet fellow forumites!
    I'd need somewhere to sleep - probably two nights to make it a full day there. If that has potential, I'd be interested.
    Cheers, Joe
    retired - less energy, more time to contemplate projects and more shed time....

  5. #5
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    rural s.a.
    Posts
    120

    Default

    Hi Joe,
    Yes good to meet you today, accommodation wouldn't be a problem I have a spare bedroom with en-suite, & there's always bacon & eggs in the fridge. Even if we meet closer to town for the rest of the group, you are welcome to stay & we can go to the BBQ together. Either in my car or 2 bikes.
    ian.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Lower Lakes SA
    Age
    58
    Posts
    2,607

    Default

    Ian, I would be a 'maybe'. Logistically it would help if I could bring a 4 year old.
    Aside from that I'm a bit of a social retard, and don't drink which makes it worse.
    But I'm game.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    Adelaide
    Age
    68
    Posts
    1,373

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Bryan View Post
    Aside from that I'm a bit of a social retard, and don't drink which makes it worse.
    But I'm game.
    Ditto...

  8. #8
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    rural s.a.
    Posts
    120

    Default

    Hi Bryan & Gavin,
    I can't see that bringing a 4 year old would be a problem. Just bring soft drinks. The drinking is not the important bit, it's meeting others in the group to talk about like minded stuff, besides I'm interested in meeting you both, Gavin, aren't you a Go Kart man?
    ian

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    Adelaide
    Age
    68
    Posts
    1,373

    Default

    Yep, I build and race Superkarts, essentially a go-kart on steroids that runs on the full-size race tracks. In some classes, lapping faster than the V8 Supercars.

    Scorpion_Mallala.jpg

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Feb 2012
    Location
    Willunga
    Posts
    114

    Default

    Hi Tinkera
    Good suggestion.
    If I am around I am very interested. I am at Willunga so Yankalilla is very convenient.
    Regards
    Ian

  11. #11
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Far West Wimmera
    Age
    63
    Posts
    4,049

    Default

    No promises but I would try to make it.

    Dean

  12. #12
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    Athelstone, SA 5076
    Posts
    4,255

    Default

    I am interested
    I will bring "iced tea" in a very dark bottle...............so the others dont see how much of a drunk I am

  13. #13
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Far West Wimmera
    Age
    63
    Posts
    4,049

    Default

    Just thought I would bump this thread to see what happens. Need to get the idea out there to see if more people are interested.

    Dean

    ps It was SWMBO who reminded me and asked what was happening.

  14. #14
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Horsham Victoria
    Posts
    113

    Default

    If I happen to be heading over that way Id be interested

    Im organising one too fot Australia Day weekend next year

    http://www.woodworkforums.com/f25/ww...2014-a-170839/

    Originally was gonna be feb but have bout it forward a bit. If your interested you ar more than welcome

  15. #15
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    rural s.a.
    Posts
    120

    Default

    Hi Dean, Thanks for the interest, with lots of things happening around that time for me, the best 2 possibilities are the 20th. or the 27th. of October, how does this fit with other members? I would like to see more people coming, & to that end I can use a venue closer to town. It is at O'Halloran Hill & has a large BBQ, lots of tables & chairs, toilets, under cover eating area & in a bushland setting. If more people would be interested at that location I don't think it would be inconvenient for those that live nearer to me. If the numbers are the same we can still hold it at my place. If it is held at O'Halloran Hill, those that want to come for a drive to my place at Yankalilla, would still be welcome on another day. I'll leave it up to the members to decide. Perhaps respond with a preference for the date & location. If either location is O.K. & also either date is O.K. please say so. To J. Hovel, if those dates suit you & you are still interested, I have room for you to stay for a couple of nights or more. To Bryan bringing your future 4 year old machinist is no problem at all. Just recapping, please bring your own meat for the BBQ & a salad or desert to share, plus your own drinks. If it is at my place you will need to bring chairs of some description, if it is at O'Halloran Hill you won't need chairs.
    Ian

Page 1 of 4 1234 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. same forum in NZ
    By Spida in forum FORUMS INFO, HELP, DISCUSSION & FEEDBACK
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 8th Nov 2007, 04:27 AM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •