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Posted:
ok well its confirmed.
IVe booked the date in, and so now we have a lovely big Hall with a Kitchen and toilet block, along with a big ass campign area and flat area to use for the weekend! sept 30, Oct 1, 2 and 3. Its in a beautiful location only 5 minutes from the closest Public Transport and Supermarket, or 25 minutes by car from the Adelaide GPO. We can arrange transport to and from the site from the Bus stop given a bit of notice.
We've also bought a big ass markee to use as a 2nd learning area if the workshops get too big to fit in the hall.
I was thinking we could also have a bit of a party on the saturday night if people were able to chip in for a PA...
so yeah - if you are interested in something or doing something else - say so!
and yes - there will be a large campfire, and a big fire spin.
EDITED_BY: Pyrolific (1117711328)
ok well its confirmed.
IVe booked the date in, and so now we have a lovely big Hall with a Kitchen and toilet block, along with a big ass campign area and flat area to use for the weekend! sept 30, Oct 1, 2 and 3. Its in a beautiful location only 5 minutes from the closest Public Transport and Supermarket, or 25 minutes by car from the Adelaide GPO. We can arrange transport to and from the site from the Bus stop given a bit of notice.
We've also bought a big ass markee to use as a 2nd learning area if the workshops get too big to fit in the hall.
I was thinking we could also have a bit of a party on the saturday night if people were able to chip in for a PA...
so yeah - if you are interested in something or doing something else - say so!
and yes - there will be a large campfire, and a big fire spin.
EDITED_BY: Pyrolific (1117711328)
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Posted:
Two Rys of fuel lol! Nut.
Sakura- bad!!
Two Rys of fuel lol! Nut.
Sakura- bad!!
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Posted:
sakura's not coming! poo!
not to rub it in sakura
i really wish you could come!!
but...
sssquuuuuuuueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!! not long now!!!
only 5 (yes, FIVE!) sleeps to go!!
sakura's not coming! poo!not to rub it in sakura
i really wish you could come!!but...
sssquuuuuuuueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!! not long now!!!
only 5 (yes, FIVE!) sleeps to go!! do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good to eat!
if at first you do succeed, try not to look too astonished!
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Pooh-Bah
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Posted:
yyaaaayyyy! only 5 sleeps!
...man i gotta get myself organised.
yyaaaayyyy! only 5 sleeps!...man i gotta get myself organised.
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Posted:
same here!!
any tips on food to take?? i haven't been camping in a looooong time!!!
same here!!
any tips on food to take?? i haven't been camping in a looooong time!!!
do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good to eat!
if at first you do succeed, try not to look too astonished!
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Location: Adelaide - South Australia
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Posted:
Well I just looked at the Wheather, it looks like it might be a few showers on Friday, but clearing up for Saturday!
YAY!! JUMP FOR JOY
Well I just looked at the Wheather, it looks like it might be a few showers on Friday, but clearing up for Saturday!
YAY!! JUMP FOR JOY
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Posted:
it's NOT going to rain!!
looks like that 7.15am flight from brisvegas to ademalaide is gonna be FULL of hoppers!!!
it's NOT going to rain!!
looks like that 7.15am flight from brisvegas to ademalaide is gonna be FULL of hoppers!!! do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good to eat!
if at first you do succeed, try not to look too astonished!
smile! :grin: it confuses people!
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wandering dingo
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wandering dingo
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Posted:
Whether the weather be fine,
Or whether the weather be not,
Whether the weather be cold,
Or whether the weather be hot,
We'll whether the weather
Whatever the weather
Whether we like it or not!
It aint gonna rain on our party, and even if it does, I'll still be partying
Whether the weather be fine,
Or whether the weather be not,
Whether the weather be cold,
Or whether the weather be hot,
We'll whether the weather
Whatever the weather
Whether we like it or not!
It aint gonna rain on our party, and even if it does, I'll still be partying Only three things are certain: Death, Taxes, and that England will not win back the Ashes in this lifetime.
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Pooh-Bah
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Pooh-Bah
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Posted:
i'm not sure whether it already specifies in this thread or not (i'm not even going to attempt to scour through the whole thing), but who do we talk to about the communal meal?
i'm not sure whether it already specifies in this thread or not (i'm not even going to attempt to scour through the whole thing
), but who do we talk to about the communal meal? GOLD Member
still can't believe it's not butter
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
still can't believe it's not butter
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted:
if u bring non perishables, tinned food, dried stuff, then you won't need refrigeration. for slighty more fresh food, bring fruit, cus likely they won't go off for an overnight camping experience. better to buy it fresh n local, as S.A. is a fruit fly free zone.
there was a post about water boiling facilities.
failing that, beer has carbohydrates. sorry for the atkins followers out there....
if u bring non perishables, tinned food, dried stuff, then you won't need refrigeration. for slighty more fresh food, bring fruit, cus likely they won't go off for an overnight camping experience. better to buy it fresh n local, as S.A. is a fruit fly free zone.
there was a post about water boiling facilities.
failing that, beer has carbohydrates. sorry for the atkins followers out there....
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Someone kidnap Hanz and take her to this! Quick now!
Someone kidnap Hanz and take her to this! Quick now!
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Pooh-Bah
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Pooh-Bah
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Location: melbourne, victoria, australia
Posted:
thanks bender, i'm thinking of bringing a few cans of chick peas, cos i love them and can eat copious amounts of them as they are without getting sick of them, breakfast bars, cereal, longlife soy milk, dried fruit and nuts, and packet pancake mix.
that in addition to a couple of dinners there should just about tide me over
The less food and cooking implements i have to take the better.
the idea that i'm going to adelaide is starting to sink in and i'm feeling really excited...and disorganised.
thanks bender, i'm thinking of bringing a few cans of chick peas, cos i love them and can eat copious amounts of them as they are without getting sick of them, breakfast bars, cereal, longlife soy milk, dried fruit and nuts, and packet pancake mix.
that in addition to a couple of dinners there should just about tide me over
The less food and cooking implements i have to take the better.the idea that i'm going to adelaide is starting to sink in and i'm feeling really excited...and disorganised.
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Posted:
make sure that unless you have specified that you want the communal meal - you must bring the ability to cook your own food if it needs cooking. Dont assume that we will be providing cooking facilities because we cant guarantee it. Im trying to convince my dad to bring his BBQ, but he hasnt 100% committed to the idea as yet.
ok
very excited - going to cut up wood for the campfire right now!
Josh
make sure that unless you have specified that you want the communal meal - you must bring the ability to cook your own food if it needs cooking. Dont assume that we will be providing cooking facilities because we cant guarantee it. Im trying to convince my dad to bring his BBQ, but he hasnt 100% committed to the idea as yet.
ok
very excited - going to cut up wood for the campfire right now!
Josh
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Carpal \'Tunnel
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Posted:
Is there a super market in walkable distance from the CG sight?
what's involved in this communal then?
sorry if I've missed all the info along the line some place
...I couldn't really work out the common ground yahoo sight... just not what I'm familar with... i might go have another look there though
Is there a super market in walkable distance from the CG sight?
what's involved in this communal then?
sorry if I've missed all the info along the line some place
...I couldn't really work out the common ground yahoo sight... just not what I'm familar with... i might go have another look there though *:...one day all the fairy fridges will be aligned and my pixie world will be complete...:*
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wandering dingo
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Location: Aussie in London, Australia
wandering dingo
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Posted:
OK, I have (perhaps foolishly) volunteered to be the communal "chef" Its what I was in a former part of this life.
All meals will be prepared with love, excellent hygiene and good taste, catering to most dietary requirements. I'll be doing stuff predominantly vegetarian, of which will be mostly vegan. At the moment, the plan is for one night of 3 or 4 indian style dishes, some spicy some not, and a pasta theme or similar on the other night, depending on how many people RSVP for food - see first page fo this thread rsvp so we know how many to plan for and how much stuff to buy.
Costs should come in around $4 per person for the evening meal each day (sat and sun) perhaps less, but certainly no more.
I had been a chef for a few years, have a fair bit of experience catering for large groups, and am vege as well (but I do love cooking meat, isn't that strange) although I gave up working in the food industry because of many reasons, one of which was I didn't like what horrid things got done to the food, and chefs can be a miserable depressing lot to work with. But I love cooking with a passion, and will do my best to please.
The barbecue would be very very good if you can swing it !
Oh yeah, and its BYO eating implements, to save on washing up, and to avoid creating a huge amount of garbage by buying disposable stuff, which also keeps costs down.
EDITED_BY: Mojojo (1127707601)
OK, I have (perhaps foolishly) volunteered to be the communal "chef" Its what I was in a former part of this life.
All meals will be prepared with love, excellent hygiene and good taste, catering to most dietary requirements. I'll be doing stuff predominantly vegetarian, of which will be mostly vegan. At the moment, the plan is for one night of 3 or 4 indian style dishes, some spicy some not, and a pasta theme or similar on the other night, depending on how many people RSVP for food - see first page fo this thread rsvp so we know how many to plan for and how much stuff to buy.
Costs should come in around $4 per person for the evening meal each day (sat and sun) perhaps less, but certainly no more.
I had been a chef for a few years, have a fair bit of experience catering for large groups, and am vege as well (but I do love cooking meat, isn't that strange) although I gave up working in the food industry because of many reasons, one of which was I didn't like what horrid things got done to the food, and chefs can be a miserable depressing lot to work with. But I love cooking with a passion, and will do my best to please.
The barbecue would be very very good if you can swing it !
Oh yeah, and its BYO eating implements, to save on washing up, and to avoid creating a huge amount of garbage by buying disposable stuff, which also keeps costs down.
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Pooh-Bah
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Pooh-Bah
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Location: melbourne, victoria, australia
Posted:
you rock mojojo!
do you want a hand with chopping/stirring stuff?
you rock mojojo!
do you want a hand with chopping/stirring stuff?
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still can't believe it's not butter
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
still can't believe it's not butter
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted:
please eat substantial meals, as since this won't be an overnighter affair you will need sustained energy with which to practice the gentle art of hobo-ism.
you'll have to snackcrifice the treats and serve yoself big meals,
because everyone knows tired people are crap in bed.
think weekend at bernies.
please eat substantial meals, as since this won't be an overnighter affair you will need sustained energy with which to practice the gentle art of hobo-ism.
you'll have to snackcrifice the treats and serve yoself big meals,
because everyone knows tired people are crap in bed.
think weekend at bernies.
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wandering dingo
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wandering dingo
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Posted:
Yep we will probably need a hand with chopping and stirring stuff, a couple of people each evening for an hour or so should do it.
Thanks for offering!
yes, eating well will be the key to sustained enjoyment... if you can find the time with eveything that is going on!!
Yep we will probably need a hand with chopping and stirring stuff, a couple of people each evening for an hour or so should do it.
Thanks for offering!
yes, eating well will be the key to sustained enjoyment... if you can find the time with eveything that is going on!!
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Posted:
Oh Wow!!! that sounds absolutely awesome!
Vegie Dinner sounds Luscious! You totally rock! and $4 is too cheap i'll pay at least $5 for that and give ya a hand in the kitchen if ya need
was thinking of bringing my gass cooker... but how would I fly with gass canisters???
(they are only small gass cans but the pressure in the plain would make them explode yeah?) perhaps I can buy some in adelaide?... if so I'd be up for making us some pancakes for breckie...hmmmm not sure though about space in my luggage....
Oh Wow!!! that sounds absolutely awesome!
Vegie Dinner sounds Luscious! You totally rock! and $4 is too cheap i'll pay at least $5 for that
and give ya a hand in the kitchen if ya need was thinking of bringing my gass cooker... but how would I fly with gass canisters???
(they are only small gass cans but the pressure in the plain would make them explode yeah?) perhaps I can buy some in adelaide?... if so I'd be up for making us some pancakes for breckie...hmmmm not sure though about space in my luggage.... *:...one day all the fairy fridges will be aligned and my pixie world will be complete...:*
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still can't believe it's not butter
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
still can't believe it's not butter
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Posted:
i can bring ye thou cannisteres of gas +1 armor to the lands of Adelaide yonder!
i can bring ye thou cannisteres of gas +1 armor to the lands of Adelaide yonder!
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wandering dingo
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wandering dingo
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Posted:
hooray for bender. Thats what the BBQ would be good for too. Pancakes are a must. With bananas and maple syrup!
I'll see if I can slip a pancake cooking pan into my luggage too.
hooray for bender. Thats what the BBQ would be good for too. Pancakes are a must. With bananas and maple syrup!
I'll see if I can slip a pancake cooking pan into my luggage too.
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still can't believe it's not butter
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still can't believe it's not butter
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted:
um i'm not sure what size cannisters you're talking aboot, mine look like aerosol cans and are good for a few meals...
um i'm not sure what size cannisters you're talking aboot, mine look like aerosol cans and are good for a few meals...
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Posted:
yeah I think mine are the same... well I'll see how I go... but hopefully I'll have enough room in my luggage for some cooking goodies then
yeah I think mine are the same...
well I'll see how I go... but hopefully I'll have enough room in my luggage for some cooking goodies then *:...one day all the fairy fridges will be aligned and my pixie world will be complete...:*
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still can't believe it's not butter
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
still can't believe it's not butter
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Posted:
um will the communal kitchen require many people to bring the same thing or do we only have to bring up a shared pool of knives (not for juggling), cutting boards, stoves etc.
cus i don't want to clash my apron with anyone else's :crosses legs in a disturbingly cosmopolitan manner:
um will the communal kitchen require many people to bring the same thing or do we only have to bring up a shared pool of knives (not for juggling), cutting boards, stoves etc.
cus i don't want to clash my apron with anyone else's :crosses legs in a disturbingly cosmopolitan manner:
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Posted:
right,
Just noting that I'm bringing along two civilians with me/us on the trip. One Daniel and One Tim.
Hope thats ok.
xoxoxo
right,
Just noting that I'm bringing along two civilians with me/us on the trip. One Daniel and One Tim.
Hope thats ok.
xoxoxo Currently on the right side up of the world.
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Posted:
I'm bringing my little gas cooker, which has the butane aerosol can type cartriges. I think they cost about $2-$4 each, though if i can borrow a couple from mum, i'll bring them with me. If not, i'll buy a 4pack and lend/give/sell them to people.
In other news, i have now 100% confirmed got two tents. I can say this, cos they're both sitting in my car right now
At this stage, two places are taken, these places being roarfire and gita. If anyone else needs a roof, let me know asap, and i'll do what i can.
I'm bringing my little gas cooker, which has the butane aerosol can type cartriges. I think they cost about $2-$4 each, though if i can borrow a couple from mum, i'll bring them with me. If not, i'll buy a 4pack and lend/give/sell them to people.
In other news, i have now 100% confirmed got two tents. I can say this, cos they're both sitting in my car right now
At this stage, two places are taken, these places being roarfire and gita. If anyone else needs a roof, let me know asap, and i'll do what i can.
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Posted:
Yay! Gita and I are tent buddies!
Yay! Gita and I are tent buddies!
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Carpal \'Tunnel
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Posted:
Mojojojo does the best pancakes!!
Yay for volunterring Jo.
Ive dibs on helping in kitchen too!! My family has a long history of hiding in the kitchen!!
Im bring henna too!!! Flynt Jo(not sure if she knows this yet) and I are setting up to henna the masses!! Jo is the most awesome hennaer ......if she wants to!! Talent plus that girl
Mojojojo does the best pancakes!!
Yay for volunterring Jo.
Ive dibs on helping in kitchen too!! My family has a long history of hiding in the kitchen!!
Im bring henna too!!! Flynt Jo(not sure if she knows this yet) and I are setting up to henna the masses!! Jo is the most awesome hennaer ......if she wants to!! Talent plus that girl
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wandering dingo
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Posted:
I think I am going to have to go back to work for a rest after the weekend is over.
Can't get all my henna drawings either as they are M.I.A, so I am up late re-drawing them!!
I'll be bringing an assortment of knives and other cooking utensils as needed for me to cook for the masses, so should be covered, but everyone who wants to help out feel free to bring whatever you like, of course!
I think I am going to have to go back to work for a rest after the weekend is over.
Can't get all my henna drawings either as they are M.I.A, so I am up late re-drawing them!!
I'll be bringing an assortment of knives and other cooking utensils as needed for me to cook for the masses, so should be covered, but everyone who wants to help out feel free to bring whatever you like, of course!
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Pooh-Bah
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Location: melbourne, victoria, australia
Pooh-Bah
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Posted:
can we park cars next to our campsite or in a car park seperate?
can we park cars next to our campsite or in a car park seperate?
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Posted:
*woot* i was wondering if anyone was going to do some henna!!!! *stands patiently in the "henna me please" line*
yay for the communal meal!!
i'll be up for that! i have vague recollections about pm-ing someone about that...
YAY for tent buddies!!
so...umm...not sure if anyone has asked...but there's a few of us all on the one flight from brisvegas!!! we get in around 9.30am friday...& kinda need a lift? we probably could split a cab...but none of us know where we're going & it's kinda expensive isn't it?
is there a supermarket handy or on the way? i'm thinking it might be easier to food shop in ademalaide...
i should really go back & read some old stuff in this thread instead of rambling off question after question after...
*woot* i was wondering if anyone was going to do some henna!!!!
*stands patiently in the "henna me please" line*yay for the communal meal!!
i'll be up for that! i have vague recollections about pm-ing someone about that...YAY for tent buddies!!
so...umm...not sure if anyone has asked...but there's a few of us all on the one flight from brisvegas!!!
we get in around 9.30am friday...& kinda need a lift? we probably could split a cab...but none of us know where we're going & it's kinda expensive isn't it? is there a supermarket handy or on the way? i'm thinking it might be easier to food shop in ademalaide...
i should really go back & read some old stuff in this thread instead of rambling off question after question after...
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if at first you do succeed, try not to look too astonished!
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