EO Gathering site Feb 2010
Submitted: Friday, Jan 08, 2010 at 18:25
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Member - Pesty (SA)
Well guy's, it was with much pain that we were FORCED to
camp on the river site of the next EO gathering at
Berri between xmas and new year, our hosts EO Blaze (Glenn) and Sadie were so nice we just had to stay.
I must report to you all that besides peacful camping, swimming, kayaking, fishing, 4wding, eating, drinking, resting, and the biggest and best 3hr lighhtning show many of us have ever seen on new years eve, there isnt much to do !!!
So load up your families, your campers, water toys and 4wd's, wack your names on the coming list and see you there.
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It must also be noted that several regulars on this site are involved with the 4wd challenge each year.
One of these is Glenn who was involved in the photography for a magazine viewed by many on this site.
So while being so stressed out about having to
camp here, he obtained a copy and was rivetted to the spot about how it all looked in print.
I think the camera captured the moment well, no guess work needed.
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Cheers Pesty
Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Friday, Jan 08, 2010 at 20:02
Friday, Jan 08, 2010 at 20:02
Hi Steve
Great pictures. Are you sure about Glenn????. Take a look behind him, I think he had passed out from all that Pepsi Max - nice one Glenn.
Cheers
Stephen
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Follow Up By: Member - Pesty (SA) - Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 at 16:34
Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 at 16:34
Yes I think "max"ed out would be a good excuse.
Pesty
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Follow Up By: Blaze (Berri) - Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 at 17:40
Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 at 17:40
Heard a whisper about this Pic being taken, May well have been "maxed-out" but it could have also been the scotch additive to it. Some would say i did well to sleep with Pesty within 2 klm's....LOLOLOL
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Follow Up By: Member - Pesty (SA) - Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 at 17:42
Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 at 17:42
Yes some could say that, pity it isnt true!!! haha
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Follow Up By: Blaze (Berri) - Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 at 22:12
Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 at 22:12
Pesty, it probably wasn't that mag LOL, it was probably that other magazine, not the one with Outback Challenge in it and it has the writeup and pictures I did on Loveday Adventure Park LOL,
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Reply By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Friday, Jan 08, 2010 at 20:07
Friday, Jan 08, 2010 at 20:07
Good one Pesty...... funny thing is that that is how Glenn always seems to be ; semi comatose...hahahaha
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Follow Up By: Blaze (Berri) - Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 at 18:00
Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 at 18:00
Fully Comatosed and I would prob drive a Nissan Mr. Roachie... ;-)
I hear you want to borrow the lowered springs off my 380 to suit that TRUCK LOL
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Reply By: Member - Toyocrusa (NSW) - Friday, Jan 08, 2010 at 20:13
Friday, Jan 08, 2010 at 20:13
Have just bought a couple of those chairs. Wondered how comfortable they would be. That answers it beautifully, Thanks, Bob.
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Friday, Jan 08, 2010 at 21:02
Friday, Jan 08, 2010 at 21:02
Hi ya Pesty,
Would loved to have come along but we have a prior arrangement.
Bev and I will be just arriving at Fiordland, New Zealand on the 5th, aboard our chartered "dingy" the Pacific Jewel.
Sometimes you got to rough it and sometimes you don't:-)
Have a good time anyway.
Bill.
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Reply By: Blaze (Berri) - Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 at 17:50
Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 at 17:50
Even after the Phantom Flasher posting the above nasty picture. I do agree with him about getting your name down for a great time camped near the water. Plenty of tracks and steep small ledges to try, good swimming and canoeing area. Photography is also good in this area with various parrots, Kites, Hawks, Wrens and even 4 Wege Tails over the Xmas period. Lets hope you put your name down..
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Blaze (Berri) - Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 at 17:53
Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 at 17:53
Krakka's 100 series on the tracks.
Give them a try...
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 at 19:17
Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 at 19:17
Hi Glenn
We do have it pencilled in,but still can't say 100% yes just yet.
Cheers
Stephen
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Follow Up By: Blaze (Berri) - Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 at 21:55
Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 at 21:55
Good one mate, Pesty said he wanted to go for a couple of Paddles with you. He has a new Canoe..
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 at 22:29
Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 at 22:29
When he was up at your block, we were down the Coorong paddling.
Will keep you posted.
Regards
Stephen
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Follow Up By: Member - Pesty (SA) - Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 at 23:08
Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 at 23:08
heh careful what you dob me in for mate, while i was doing 5 - 6 k's stephen and fiona were doing 20, while you didnt do any !!! hahaha
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 at 23:15
Saturday, Jan 09, 2010 at 23:15
Hi Steve
Perhaps we can make it an EO water challenge. Glenn's excuse for Easter is he will be away, so he will have no excuses then. At one stage he was bragging about his electric outboard for his kayak. There will be no power points there for him to cheat.
The challenge is on.
Cheers
Stephen
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Follow Up By: Blaze (Berri) - Sunday, Jan 10, 2010 at 00:28
Sunday, Jan 10, 2010 at 00:28
Long lasting 12 volt
battery does the Job Stephen..LOL I actually did more work trying to start the dam outboard on the tinny...Grrrrr Hopefully have that sorted out by then.. Des Lexic will be ready for a 20k paddle though.. LOL
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Sunday, Jan 10, 2010 at 11:20
Sunday, Jan 10, 2010 at 11:20
Glenn
How many are coming with canoes or kayaks? Have you ever done Amazon Creek. The launching
spot would only be about 20 minutes from your place and it would be great to take a few there, it is fantastic, what do you say? We can all do four wheel driving any time, but your part of the world is heaven for water activities. If you have not been there, here are a few pictures to tempt you. The day we did it it was 45 C, but because of all the tree cover, it was a very pleasant paddle. I have just checked my Track file and it is just over a 10 kilometre return paddle, so even Steve and Glenda could do it.
Cheers
Stephen
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Follow Up By: Blaze (Berri) - Monday, Jan 11, 2010 at 15:38
Monday, Jan 11, 2010 at 15:38
Yep mate, Amazon is a great area to see, I have done it years ago by Canoe and in the last couple of years by Tinny.
Guess we can see when they all arrive and if a group want to do that you could lead them :-)
Not sure how many of those on the list have canoe's but as I said maybe just play it by ear on the day.
Cheers
PS TX for offering to lead a group through that area....
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