CANCELLED - National Gathering 2021 - Mt Ive Station, Sth Australia

Hi Stephen, we have a large number of community outbreaks here yesterday, and we have to allow 2 weeks of quarantine possibly and also our trip time. I for one was going to leave early and do a bit of touring in SA prior to the event due to commitment straight after the event.
As stated to me, the number coming in from NSW will be non existant due to their large on going numbers.
Qld may be slightly different as their numbers are not as large but, have also increased.
Some people need certainty as to plan what they need to do, or change to suit work commitments.

As I stated, those that can travel to the venue are more than welcome to continue, as there were a number from SA and a couple from WA. At the moment, these people are not restricted to travel as far as I am aware.

We are really only 4 -5 weeks away from the event should you be travelling some distance.

As stated in the Vic media, the Govt is expecting to pull rolling lockdowns at short notice till they feel that they have this under control. This would also be unfair to the Station owners knowing that ex number of people were expected and not attend. It would also be unfair should a member bring covid into your state unknowingly.
I would also not like to see egg on the members faces should that happen. It would not be a good look to the members, let alone the goodwill of Michelle and David's brand, as this event is organised by members and not sanctioned by Michelle or David, or their company. I do hope you understand the predicament I also face in having to do this.
It is not a nice thing to be in lockdown number 6, and having lost nearly a whole year out of your life being stuck at home, with travel no more than 5k's, I for one are bitterly dissappointed.
On a brighter note, your work and following on the SA Past and Present is a credit to you. I follow it everyday, and enjoy the articles that are placed - especially the Horseshoe Top End posts, and the photograpy that is entered is amazing.

Hi Mandrake, Judy and I shall still attempt to travel but will be leaving earlier due to commitments after the event. The 2 week quarantine and border closure will be the determining factor going into SA.. Some interstaters may still try and do the same, but the option has been left open unofficially

Hi Micheal, yes I am bitterly disappointed in having to do this a second time. We here in Vic have just had a large community outbreak yesterday, and lockdown extension is inevitable. Even though I live in a regional area and have been lucky to date, recorded cases are now only 40 odd k's from us, and the 5k limit really hurts in a regional area. I am still personally trying to get there should restriction and isolation be lifted.
The other concern would be the attitude of the SA traders knowing you have just crossed the border from a recent Red Zone.

Our South Australian Government, like most states has taken the latest Delta variant very serious and yesterday canceled the Royal Adelaide Show for the second year in a row.

Most of the exhibitors have to come from interstate and the way New South Wales Government has lost control of stopping the spread COVID, there is no way Our Government was going to give these people an exemption to cross our borders.

We can only hope things improve in the other states that are doing the right thing and travel restrictions change by October.

Hi Gary W3, I was in the same boat. We were leaving early for a 4 week trip, all planned within reason time frame. Places to see and go, and now bingo. I feel for a lot of people who have looked at planning, only to fall foul of this damn virus. As soon as restrictions are lifted, and Quarantine is no longer, Judy and I are gone. I need a break away, as overlooking my sil's new house build is taking it's toll - 6 days a week. To his benefit, we have found and averted what could have been costly mistakes.