Went to the Drive In last night
Submitted: Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 20:03
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MartyB
Hi all, last night we went to the Wonga Drive in near Gympie in Queensland. We all had a good time, the first time any of the kids had been to a drive in. Even one of the adults in the group had never been to a drive in.
All the kids had a ball and enjoyed the experience so I say we will go again next school holidays.
So how many of you go to drive ins, are there many more drive ins left in Australia.
Here is the web site.
http://www.wongadrivein.com.au/
Reply By: Harry - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 20:43
Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 20:43
Dromana twin,Vic
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Reply By: Footloose - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 21:02
Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 21:02
None that I know of down here. Used to go all the time when my wife and I were engaged, I watched and she slept. She always woke up at half time to send me out for the goodies at the
shop. Then she'd go back to sleep until it was all over.
That was in the 70's, and things havent changed all that much. She still slips off to bed without saying goodnight :))
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael J (SA) - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 21:09
Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 21:09
"She slips off to bed without saying goodnight " -can relate to that...
-and we still buy her goodies..'cos we luv her..........
Cheers
Michael
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Reply By: Dave from P7OFFROAD Accredited Driver Training - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 21:05
Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 21:05
I think that I know you Marty!
How many went along in the end??
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Follow Up By: MartyB - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 21:12
Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 21:12
Hi Dave,
Two cars from the club, plus one other family.
Kids really enjoyed it so we will be doing it again.
It would be good to plan a club trip camping at Glastonberry Ck, bit of a tiring drive
home afterwoods, see what happens next holidays.
Marty.
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Follow Up By: Dave from P7OFFROAD Accredited Driver Training - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 21:59
Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 21:59
Yeah, that's a nice little
campsite (although I haven't camped there since EPA took over).
Some excellent
rock climbing just above it too!
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Reply By: Member - Vince B (NSW) - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 21:06
Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 21:06
Marty.
I thought there was still a drive-in at Yatala, south of Brissy.
Vince
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Follow Up By: rumpig - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 21:16
Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 21:16
pretty sure that one is still running, saw something on telly about it not all that long ago.
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Follow Up By: B1(Qld)er. - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 21:40
Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 21:40
Yep Vince, the one here at Yatala is still up & running.You could also visit Dick Johnson who has his workshop almost next door.:)
Cheers Bob.
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Follow Up By: Gramps (NSW) - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 21:54
Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 21:54
B1,
Who have you upset? Who are you hiding from? I won't tell a soul, promise :)))))
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Follow Up By: B1(Qld)er. - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 22:07
Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 22:07
G'day there Al, none of the above.Just had a hair cut (no smart arse comments) thank you,so i thought i may as
well trim my screen name as
well, Lol.
Cheers Bob.
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Reply By: Member - Kenneth Trevor B (QLD - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 21:42
Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 21:42
one still in
mareeba n/ qeensland onll shows on w/ ends
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Reply By: Member - Littleborgy (SA) - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 22:21
Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 22:21
Hi Marty,
I used to go to the drive in here in
Adelaide quite often... They still have the speakers you hang on your window, or you can tune your radio into an FM station to get better sound.
Cheers, Brad
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Follow Up By: Member - Littleborgy (SA) - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 22:23
Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 22:23
Forgot to add, the drive in is on Main North Rd., Gepps Cross & acts as a market on Sundays.
Cheers, Brad
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Reply By: Member - Matt & Julie (VIC) - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 22:51
Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 22:51
Hi MartyB
The Dromana Twin is now Dromana Triple, we have been
locals now for years and still haven't gone!!! keep saying we will go one day but one day never comes!!!!
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Reply By: Member - Ian W (NSW) - Monday, Jan 21, 2008 at 16:13
Monday, Jan 21, 2008 at 16:13
Only one left in
Sydney now, at Blacktown and I think its only because they use it as a Sunday Car Boot Market thats kept it open.
Sydney had a heap in the 60/70s . There was Caringbah, Bass
Hill, Blacktown, Park Lea, North Ryde,
Dundas, one over the Mona Vale area. I'm sure there was at least another one which I can't remember, and all of in the
Sydney Metro Area.
Ah yes! The good old drive in. Frantic scrabbling, frosted up windows and lot's of heavy panting.
You know it was only last week that my wife turned to me and said. "Why don't you ever make love to me the way you used to when we were
young?"
"Oh alright!" says I. "Go out to the garage and get in the back of the car".
The doctor says the cast has to stay on for six weeks.
Ian
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Follow Up By: Member - Vince B (NSW) - Monday, Jan 21, 2008 at 16:27
Monday, Jan 21, 2008 at 16:27
Ian.
The other drivein was at Chullora, just off the Hume highway. I think it was a twin screen set up Your reply brings back great memories LOL.
Regards.
Vince
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Reply By: daisygirl - Monday, Jan 21, 2008 at 19:33
Monday, Jan 21, 2008 at 19:33
The one at Yatala south of
Brisbane does a special night twice a year which is all classic and hot rod cars and really good fun. The website shows the dates but usually in March and September.
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Reply By: Trevor R (QLD) - Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008 at 09:15
Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008 at 09:15
I often crack up laughing when I hear an add on the radio for one drive in. It says "......and if you don't like the movie, you can slash the seats". Gets me every time. Haven't been to one in years but used to go nearly every Sat night, not always for the great movies hehehehe.
Trevor.
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