NSW/QLD members-SAWTELL WINTER BREAK

[gpk_gti]

hey vdubbers,
Just flicking through the Club VeeDUB magazine and noticed they are holding a Winter Break GTG at SAWTELL,which is 7hrs away from sydney and 5hrs away from Brisbane.
Maybe a good oportunity for us to meet and catch up??? whatya think boyz???? COMON!!!!!!!!!!maybe the start of our annual national meet???

17th-19th august 07
Sawtell beach caravan park ,lyons rd ,Sawtell.

cabins and caravan places available.

I would come up if there is enough interest from other ppl!!!

will post more info if anyone wants.....


:D

[gpk_gti]

this is half way guys!! so really there is no excuse,,was a few asking for a national meet,,heres our chance!!!

golfer- shane - golf loon -mk3vr6 COMON!!!!!!!!!;)

[KI11Z]

id be keen :D though might be in the jetta? Just as good! j: So far away, cant wait!

[DaveMack]

I'd need to make the decision closer to the time (could be working in Mid-East (UAE) for the BIG BUX!!!). :D

Dave

[shaneth]

i could be very interested.

[gpk_gti]

ok,,,so because of the time distance,lets just have a show of hands then?? the closer we get then obviously more solid show of hands?

its a good oportunity to have a big east coast show of watercoolers,lets try to get this off the ground@!

[Golfer]

Hmmmmm... Sounds like a good distraction :rolleyes:

My hand is up (for the moment)

Cheers!!!
J:oHN

[revnit]

sounds sweet :D id deffently be up for it 5hours is a easy run.

[peedman]

Oh god, 7hrs! I am registering interest but ill need to know the uni strain at the time, i dont want to fail with only 6 months to go! :D

Got anymore details on accomodation etc? Things to do? Fishing??????

[deemoE36]

Oh god, 7hrs! I am registering interest but ill need to know the uni strain at the time, i dont want to fail with only 6 months to go! :D

Got anymore details on accomodation etc? Things to do? Fishing??????

similar thing with me, got heaps of exams coming up, and as i have just started working, i am required to finish my course this semester if i want to keep the contract, so...no pressure there at all!!!

well see how we go when the dat gets closer

[gpk_gti]

thats all we need guys,,show of hands!!!

details of sawtell caravan park.
ph- 1800 729835
www.sawtellbeachcaravanpark.com.au

obviously its close to shops and beach,so fishing or having a few beers is close at hand!!
activities off their website,
- Make the most of the Whale watching season from May through to November
- Sawtell Bowling Club is just next door, enjoy a game of bowls or dine
in the Chinese Restaurant.
- Sample the local café’s and many restaurants.
- The 25m Pool is heated (seasonal) is perfect for a splash or early morning laps.
- The shaded toddlers pool is designed for young children with adult
supervision.
- Enjoy the surf beach (seasonally patrolled) or fishing in the unspoilt
waterways of Bonville creek
- Hire a canoe or push bike
- Take a snorkelling or diving trip in the Solitary Islands Marine Park
- For those who like a bit of adventure choose from the many local activities
such as Rafting, Skydiving, Sailing and Go-Karting plus lots more.

facilities-
Sawtell Beach Caravan Park has a full range of facilities to make your stay an enjoyable one.

- Ocean View Villas
- Fully Equipped Camp Kitchen
- Games Room, Children’s Playground and TV Room
- Tennis Court
- Free BBQ’s
- Function Hall
- Modern Amenity Blocks
- Disability Access Cabin
- 25 metre Heated Pool (closed June & July) with shaded Toddlers Pool
- Sullage Dump. Public Phones, Baby Bath, Air Conditioned Villas, Linen Hire,
Laundry facilities & Ice

Other Facilities
- Spectacular Views
- Village Green and Abundant Birdlife
- Beautiful Beaches
- Shaded Picnic Areas
- Nature Walks & Bike Tracks

[aliasmk2]

Well it is only 2.5 hours for me, so I am very keen on it
There are some interesting watercooled cars around that part of the world, I know of 2 mk2 passat's in Coff's Harbour & 1 very nice mustard mk1 in Sawtel, that I have seen when I've been working down there

[fuzion]

i dont know if ill be in sydney, australia alone for that matter when its on! otherwise a good maybe for now :P

[syncro]

How about we make Valla the watercooled instead?
From what I have heard, sawtell only gets about 20 cars.

[gpk_gti]

valla??? which one is that syncro

and maybe its better that the aircooled are so limited?? 20 of them ,40-50 of us?? makes the place packed... and availability of cabins would be better

[Golf Loon]

Cant see me getting the Mrs in a car for a 7 hour drive to a VW show :(

[gpk_gti]

lol,, very good loon! haha,,run away with me!!j:

[DOHCDAVE]

Will be keen for sure.

Though i'd love to to a spot of fishing a have a few beers.
But all the rest, not to sure as i'd be driving there for a weekend of vwwatercooled madness. That is if there will be a few staying the weekend. Mabe if a few share a large van it'll keep the cost of the weekend a down. Because 5 hrs drive is 10+hrs fuel, don't mind at all just that might be good to say, get some more solid numbers soon. As booking a van ect. will need a little time to sort out.
Obviously this would only suit say someone like me, (leaving the wife and boy at home) A van to myself how boring and wasteful.
say Alex, Andrew, myself....That's one van full

Cheaper to.

OR : Leave really early in the morning, around 4-4:30am- that gets us there by 9-9:30.
And leave by 4-5 in the arvo get us home around 10pm.
gives us 8hrs to talk vw.w have lunch and half a dozen beers, enjoy a great day then group cruise home.
trust my car, though longer drives tend to spook me a little. Would be easier on the mind i'm sure, for us that come down in the older cars.
Prob jumping the gun a little, but time seems to be going faster and faster of late.

Or mabe it's just late.....

Goodnight!

Cheers Dave

PS. By the way great Idea!

______________
MK1 16v GOLF
VL BT1 commodore
Jeep fuel guzzling cherokee.

[rayray086]

Ahh I thought this was throughout July. Second semester would've started!

Most likely a no from me, but I'll see how things go...

[syncro]

valla???


Australia's best VW show.

http://www.volkswagenspectacular.com/

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/05/mainstreet-3.jpg

[gpk_gti]

ummm,,,this is a crazy event!! WOW!!! what you guys think?? which one????

[syncro]

Valla is also good for anyone with wives, children etc, as there is plenty for them to do. It's a social event as well as show and swap meet. There is usually a few watercooleds come down from Queensland as well.

[DubSteve]

And its also in 2008!

[gpk_gti]

hahahaha,,,

is that a misprint SYNCRO?? or is it every 2nd year?

[DubSteve]

Keep it to the one leave it at SAWTELL and start getting a show of hands I will try to take off some extra days of work ie the Friday and Monday but I'm in limbo at the moment.

[syncro]

Sawtell on the odd years and Valla on the evens.
Valla also has a lap dash.

[gpk_gti]

ok,,so sawtell this year,valla next..

[syncro]

ok,,so sawtell this year,valla next..

That's correct. I'm just worried about people being disapointed with Sawtell and then not going to Valla expecting it to be the same. Valla is very professional.

[peedman]

Im inclined to do what dohcdave said, drive up really early in the morning, fish, drive back at night. If there are enough peeps, i might even stay a night.

We'll see, but im definately interested pending uni work.

[aliasmk2]

I'll be doing a 1 dayer as it is a fairly short drive for me & I usually travel with the ridgebackx, so accomadation can be a bit tricky.
If there are only 20 odd cars at Valla, we could turn up in good numbers & have more watercooled cars there than air.
That would be something different & maybe the start of something new in the way of regular watercooled events in Australia

Ian

[chari]

5hrs away, sounds good for a first meeting :):D

[Golfer]

Well, if I go, I'll be bringing my 12 man, 3 room tent, my fishing rods, a carton of rum and my Dub...

I reckon tents and camping is the way to go. My tent's already been booked out!!! :D

I'm so up for a weekend out with the Dubs!!!

J:cool:HN

[static1800]

Take Syncro's word for it, Valla is a really good event. My parents always go up to it and have a ball.

Will have to see a little closer to the date if i can make it. But it does sound good! All grab a camp site and have some beers.

[DubSteve]

I will make the trek aswell should be good and will be able to meet fellow VWWA members from the state of the Cane Toad ;)

[DubSteve]

How many people are coming from Sydney?

[rayray086]

Still too long way away to decide for me!

[Antdragonist]

jep, myself and hilda will be down for that one. see yas there.

[vw54]

How about we make Valla the watercooled instead?
From what I have heard, sawtell only gets about 20 cars. Valla is very professional
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Phill

Phil your very negative

come on guys its a few months away and you need to book as the place fills up fast we going to the go cart track fora few laps as well

[static1800]

From your experience what is the event like?

Maybe a few people are scared off of planning a big trip away without knowing what it's like.


Phil your very negative

come on guys its a few months away and you need to book as the place fills up fast we going to the go cart track fora few laps as well

[vw54]

From your experience what is the event like?

har har Its really BAD you wouldnt like it

theres Lots of VWs ... people sitting around socialising and enjoying them selfs and other like minded people

theres a run out to Belligien and theres a go cart event at the local race track and on the Sunday theres more socialising

then its back to Sawtell for Prawns n Pizza and what ever you drink did i mention theres lots of VWs ???

No you wouldnt like it LOL

[static1800]

whats a vw? ;)

[vw54]

so have you booked yet ???

[Antdragonist]

bump.
everyone gettin ready?
shes not far off! :D

[gpk_gti]

I cant make it sorry guys,,,as I didnt know when my court case was going to be finalised.now that has passed ,my wife informs me she is rostered on work..

sorry guys!

[DaveMack]

Me either ... inlaws coming to stay (for TWO WEEKS!!!!:mad::mad:)

Dave

[Antdragonist]

lol, yeh this aint looking promising for some of the members!
old golfers cars headin in the paint n panel so thats a no-show,
and ill be lucky to get mine back from the booked out workshop before the event too...
oh well. maybe next year haha

[KI11Z]

I'll be a no-shower also, cuz of ma lack of license! and im going to see Akmal live on sat! :( sorry

[KI11Z]

So whos going to this thing???? just realised that my akmahl show is sunday night! if there's a decent number, i might come down?!

[peedman]

I cant make it, im chocka block full of uni stuff to do :(

[golfmeup]

Ive got to shot a wedding same weekend!

Man I hate spring...
na kiddin.

hope it all goes well.

[KI11Z]

doesnt sound like many are attending?! i mightn't bother? :?

[Antdragonist]

ha, old hilda just finished gettin her carbies tuned at the workshop
ill be pickin her up tomorrow, but still dont think ill come down,
made other plans because i didnt think i was getting my car back so soon

which sucks, coz i wanted to head down n stuff.:(
let me know how it goes everyone!

[Antdragonist]

bump.
dont keep us (me) in suspense! howd it go? where the photos?
did anyone even turn up? lol. need to know these things lads!:?

[star_man_61]

Guys,
You all missed a great weekend - 68 cars on the cruise to bellingen markets on the Saturday, great company and good food. Free prawns each afternoon and the accomodation was very good. Plenty of time do talk BS and catch up with people that you meet only once a year. Attendance was a 50% increase from 2005, I'm sure that 2009 will be bigger still.

It unfortunately rained on the Sunday but the go karts were on in the morning and some brave souls competed but lack of braking in the wet slowed lap times.

Here is a link for some photos. Hope you can all come along in 2009.

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=64488&page=1#pid607702

Bill

[rayray086]

Great to hear you guys had an awesome time! Bummed that I missed a good weekend due to other commitments :( Thanks for the re-cap!