Silverton National Gathering
Submitted: Tuesday, Sep 20, 2011 at 22:14
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Member - Toyocrusa (NSW)
Currently at
Silverton where the weather today has been almost perfect. Around 25deg with a light southerly wind. Yesterday we had 35deg with about an 80k westerly. It brought in the dust from the Mundi Mundi plains which covered everyone and thing and tested a few setups as
well. I have to say a huge thank you to Dave B and any helpers for the amount of work they have put in to keep everybody accommodated, occupied and entertained. The poor guy has been run off his feet so far and I'm sure by Friday he will be looking forward to a
well earned rest. I think there are around 60 people attending and we have been chauffeured or lead to a local attraction each day. We have had some interesting history talks, some information sessions and have met some wonderful and knowledgeble people. Once again Dave,THANK YOU. Your hard work is really appreciated. Bob and Marie
Reply By: Fiona & Paul - Wednesday, Sep 21, 2011 at 08:14
Wednesday, Sep 21, 2011 at 08:14
Fully endorse your positive words regarding the work Dave B has put in Bob and I wish everyone the best for the rest of the gathering. We had to leave early on Monday unfortunately as I had to get the boss (Fiona) out as she got a bit crook. She is fine now as we sneak back
home away from all that dust.
We met up with some old and made some new people, this was our first gathering (didn't last to the start), but we will be trying again next year.
Don't drink too much - all my training with XXXX has been wasted, but, we did get to meet Mark G, he was my drinking target.
Regards
Paul H
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Follow Up By: Member - Toyocrusa (NSW) - Wednesday, Sep 21, 2011 at 12:19
Wednesday, Sep 21, 2011 at 12:19
You have missed an entertaining week so far Paul. A trip out to Umberumberka
Dam with a guided tour from the staff. The highlight was walking the
Dam wall with wind being funnelled up the face at possibly 100k and trying to take photos.Dave has lead tag tours through
Broken Hill,Mundi Mundi,and a no. of other
places. Today we have had an informative talk from the local director of NPWS, at present their is a local
Silverton artist giving a talk on painting and the surrounding colors. This afternoon we are going out to
the Desert sculptures with more personall info and access from their staff. My internet connection is pretty sporadic but I will try to upload some photos. Cheers,Bob
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Reply By: On Patrol & TONI - Wednesday, Sep 21, 2011 at 14:44
Wednesday, Sep 21, 2011 at 14:44
Dave B is a fabulous host,
Penrose Pk & its managers are also great,
Silverton is an iconic location, so how could this gathering fail??
well exept for Mark Goldie!!!! LOL
Add to that the condition of B
Hill & surrounds being as they are following the fantastic rains they had early this year & you have a recipe for a brilliant gathering, wishing I could have been there.
Enjoy guys.
Cheers, Colin.
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Reply By: Member - cuffs (SA) - Friday, Sep 23, 2011 at 19:49
Friday, Sep 23, 2011 at 19:49
Just got back after a great trip
Adelaide-
Birdsville-
Longreach-Innaminka-
Corner Country-
Silverton-
Adelaide.
The down side a broken rear window in the Prado 100km north of Mungerannie replaced in
Longreach, the rats at
Birdsville & 24mm of rain.
The 40km winds at the Gathering on the first day, not great Tent weather.
The up side got to revisit favourite spots in the outback the Ferry crossing the Cooper, swimming in the Diamantina & fishing in the Cooper.
Putting faces to the names at the
Silverton Gathering.
It was a great Fathers Day present to spend this time with my son & I did not have to drive.
Thanks Dave for a
well planned Gathering.
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Reply By: Member - MUZBRY(Vic) - Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 at 09:46
Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 at 09:46
Gday
Kathy and I with Lil Wes arrived
home at about 10 30 last night after a great week in
Silverton.
I must thank Dave and Nora for a most enjoyable time . Dave even put on a dust storm for us last Monday and tried to blow our camper across
the desert but to no avail.
To all the others that made our trip enjoyable , thanks.
There were a few minor problems with Lil Wes 's Rocky , but Murray R did a wonderful job with repairs . I must thank
John and Suzette for there help in diagnosing the problem on the Rocky. So if you fellas need a good mechanic , ask Suzette , I heard she can crochet a 4 speed gear box in 45 minutes.
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