TonyH Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 2019 Kedron Owners Group Inc Christmas Gathering & AGM Wednesday 6th – Sunday 10th November 2019. This years theme Travel Safely Kilkivan Bush Camping & Caravan Park, Rossmore Rd, Kilkivan. Qld. (07) 54841340 (w) bushcamping.com.au (e) admin@bushcamping.com.au PLEASE take note of these dates and venue! This year's AGM & Christmas gathering is going to be a great experience.... A lot of work has/is going into making this a wonderful & memorable occasion and we are hoping that you will be attending! ******** Tuesday 5th Nov is Melbourne Cup Day.....if you wanted to, maybe arriving Monday or before Tuesday lunch we could have a bit of extra fun.....ladies don't forget your fascinators ******** Proposed timetable for this gathering (subject to change), Wednesday 6th November. Arrival & set up. Happy hour @ camp kitchen. Thursday 7th. Morning free.....maybe explore the beautiful South Burnett area. Returning just after lunch for the first of our confirmed informative presentations Telstra, will be our first presenter..... remote communications (satellite phones & mobile repeater systems) Queensland Ambulance.....emergency response & first aid in the bush. (TBC) Happy hour @ camp kitchen sponsored by Kedron Caravans, come & hear Glen Gall talk the about the future direction of caravan building & design. Friday 8th. Morning free..... Returning just after lunch for our second session of presentations..... Queensland Transport Main Roads (TMR)..... getting a real grip on weights. Roadcraft.....Driver education. Hypodrive.....Healthy driving. Happy hour @ camp kitchen. Saturday 9th. Starting the day with Ralphies famous complimentary pancake breakfast....not to be missed! Morning tea....followed by the AGM. Returning after lunch for the Secret Santa ($15 gift value per van) Returning again..... Three course sit down dinner, $30ph 'licensed' function area (sensible alcohol pricing) Entertainment TBA? Sunday 10th. Morning free....clear the cobwebs.....maybe a 'locker tour'.....a swim in the pool...explore the local area.....sit back & relax talking with new & old friends. Pack up....... say our farewells, then wishing you a safe journey to your next Kedron destination! OK, ..............have we whet your appetite for a great gathering!! Now is the time to register and confirm your attendance. Step 1. Please reply to this post and indicate your arrival & departure date & Sat night dinner. Step 2. VERY IMPORTANT. For KOG & KCO Facebook members...... Please contact Ralph or Antonia @ Kilkivan Bush Camp 07 54841340 to pay your deposit of $50.00. If your call goes to a message machine please just leave your contact details and you will receive a return phone call in due course. Tell them you're with the Kedron group, and indicate if you wish to have a powered or non powered site. If attending Saturday night please advise of any dietary requirements to Ralph or Antonia! Step 3. Check back here every 7 to 10 days for updates & info and check on who else is attending. The organisers of this gathering have been working hard to make this the best gathering in recent history. We are hoping you will support us.... as we are supporting you! Step 4. Don't forget your Secret Santa $15 value per van/couple! ***Pricing guide for Kedron Owners Group (KOG) members..... Accommodation package (4 nights) for 2 (including morning tea Saturday) $100.00 Saturday night function $33 (approx) per head x 2 66.00 $166.00 (Accom package is for 1 or 2 people) ***Pricing guide for Kedron Caravan Owners Facebook Group..... Accommodation package (4 nights) for 2 (including morning tea Saturday) $130.00 Saturday night function $33 (approx) per head x 2 66.00 $196.00 (Accom package is for 1 or 2 people) Pets are welcome.....usual conditions .....on leads and clean up after. NOTE.....No mobile coverage (at the camp) Name Sat Dinner Arrival Depart Heat Tony & Annie Y 5th 11th Lee Rod & Sue Y 5th 10th Saunders Clive & Sandra Y 5th 11th Broadbent/Berry Madden & Trish N 6th 8th Bonson Ian & Jacqui Y 6th 10th Sommerlad Barry & Carolyn Y 6th 10th May John & Maureen Y 6th 10th Clayton Steve & Kerry Y 8th 10th Hines Greg & Heather Y 6th 10th Flynn Peter & Margaret Y 6th 11th Smith Lionel & Margaret Y 6th 11th Marshall Nev & Penny Y 6th 11th Fisher Nick & Gail Y 7th 11th Pullen Allen & Kerry Y 7th 10th Hyde Phillip & Gaye Y 6th 11th Miller Doug & Jean Y 6th 11th McConachie Ron & Judie Y 5th 11th Palmer Ian & Sue Y 6th 11th Ashe Laurie & Helen Y 6th 11th Kinnane Greg & Henri (Henriette) Y 6th 10th Archibald Robert & Beryl Y 6th 11th Fawkes Bill & Vicki Y 7th 10th McBride Shannon Y 7th 10th Lister John & Noela Y 6th 10th Burgess Bob & Grace Y 6th 10th Jones Robert & Jane Y 6th 10th Everingham Noel & Bev Y 6th 10th Burgess Geoff & Joy Y 5th 11th Boyce Dan & Susie Y 6th 10th Kyd Rod & Mavis Y 5th 10th Wedlock Jim & Anne Y 6th 10th Scott Trevor & Linda Y 7th 10th Rowlands Mark & June Y 6th 10th Bennett Richard & Liz Y 6th 10th Kitchen Bob & Florence Y 8th 10th Van Draanen/Hickey Paul & Denise Y 6th 11th Mann Rod & Di Y 6th 10th Van Geelan Rob & Jewel Y 8th 10th Lovelock Maureen Y 6th 10th Stewart David & Karen Y 6th 11th Hoile/Lynch Sue & Ann Y 6th 11th Groves? Craig & Jodie Y 7th 10th Parker Ken & Sheryll Y 5th 10th Halls Brian & Raelene Y 6th 10th McKinna Geoff & Lorraine Y 6th 11th Whiting Ken & Maree Y 7th 10th Jenje Simon & Pauline Y 9th 10th McCallum David & Kerry Y 6th 10th Barns Darryl & Gayle Y 6th 10th Wilkins Clive & Shirley Y 8th 10th Rowlands Mark & June Y 6th 10th Edwards Steve & Linda Y 6th 10th Nott Peter & Jenny Y 7th 10th Freeman Mike & Robyn Y 7th 10th 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodnSue Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 Rod and Sue will be attending , and a yes for the dinner. Will be expecting Nev to be the new secret Santa with his full white beard unless Clive still has his. Will contact Kilkivan to book. Regards Rod and Sue. p.s. Hope all our repairs will be completed 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Hines Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 Good Evening We would like to join you for the Kedron Owners Xmas Party event. We will be attending the Saturday night dinner for 2. We will be arriving on Wednesday 06/11/19 departing on Sunday 10/11/19 Thanks Greg & Heather Hines 0416 009 048 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmaster Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Can't believe we are going to miss this again. Have fun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian and Sue Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 We will be making the trek across the Nullarbor for this event. I for one cannot stand the thought of missing out on all of the fun and excitement and after all it is only 4619 kilometres and according to Google Maps we can do it in just two days. Hmmm.... I am thinking more likely two weeks via Broken Hill, Cobar. 😊. Please pencil us in - Ian and I arriving the 6th and departing the 11th. Of course we will be having Saturday night dinner with everyone, can’t miss that either👍😊 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyH Posted August 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 Hi Sue & Ian, WOW that's fantastic......good chance you'll win the travel award. Travel safe & looking forward to seeing you. Tony. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu and Jean Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 Will try and make it. Currently preparing for the Tanami and Buchanan Hwy. Might not get back south in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill and Vicki Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 Bill & Vicki Fawkes will be attending. Arriving on 7th and leaving on 10th and will be joining everyone for the AGM and the dinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonel Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 John & Noela Lister will be attending - arrive on 6th - depart Sunday 10th and yes will attend Sat dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon McBride Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 Shannon McBride will be arriving (solo) on Thursday 7th Depart on Sunday 10th. Yes to dinner on Saturday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert and Jane Jones Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Robert & Jane Jones will arrive Wed 6th & depart Sunday 10th, will be at AGM & the dinner. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu and Jean Posted September 14, 2019 Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 Can you put Stuart and Jean Roberts down as arriving the 6th leaving the 11th, Yes for dinner for 2 but one is gluten free (celiac). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauchos Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 Matthew & Jodie Fauchon will be arriving on 6th November & leaving on 10th November. 2 for dinner Saturday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtubatuba Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Berry/ Broadbent - Thanks for the update - correction on our departure date. We will depart on the 8 Nov, not the 7 Nov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan and Susie Posted September 24, 2019 Report Share Posted September 24, 2019 Hi - Dan & Susie Boyce will be attending - arriving 6th November and departing 10th November - 2 for dinner …. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian and Sue Posted October 11, 2019 Report Share Posted October 11, 2019 Finally............. The plan has been hatched. All is now booked and paid and we will arrive together on November 6th. Phew. After looking forward to coming across and telling everyone I had a message a couple of weeks ago from my friend in the USA whom I have never actually met. She reminded me of a conversation we had over a year ago where I stated I am always home in November when told she was coming through Geraldton for a day on a cruise ship. Ekkkk.... November 4! How to get from here to there (4675klms) in just a couple of days towing the caravan, nope, can't be done. I have pondered and procrastined over logistics for weeks, I thought I was going to have to call the trip off. THEN.... Ian suggested he bring the Kedron and I hop onto a flight as soon as she has visited. Living in Geraldton flights are normally mega expensive to get to Perth but I thought I would look up the cost anyway which I did. Turns out I could get a "reasonable" priced flight so it is now booked and Ian will set off from here around the 25th October, we will meet up at Lawnton. Now after reading all of this I am hoping some of you guys might know a bit about trains from the airport to Lawnton station. We have looked and it seems I might have to walk a kilometre or so from the domestic terminal to the international terminal as I arrive around 6.30pm on a Tuesday and trains don't run at that time from the domestic. I don't have much experience with public transport as we don't have it here so hoping one of you is knowledgable. looking forward to catching up. Sue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATV42 Posted October 11, 2019 Report Share Posted October 11, 2019 Hi Sue Although we live in Brisbane, we are going up to the KOG gathering on the Monday, so we may not be able help directly. What day do you actually arrive in Brisbane. When does Ian arrive at Lawnton. The Lawnton Showgrounds lock their gates about 5.30pm. If Ian is there, he can get a key that will open the gate. The train service from the airport will take you into Central Station via Bowen Hills Station. From either of these stations, you can get a train to Lawnton Station, it’s on the northern line to Petrie/ Caboolture/ Redcliffe. It’s only about a ten minute walk from the Lawnton Station to the Showgrounds. By train, this trip could easily take a couple of hours, depending on the connections. I don’t think walking from the domestic to the international airport terminals to catch the train is a safe option. Even though it is only a kilometre or so, there is no footpath. You would have to walk along a very busy road, at night!!!!!!! Personally, why not ask Ian to pick you up at the airport, it’s about a 40 minute trip from the Lawnton Showgrounds to the airport. That would be much more convenient and less expensive than trying to get train connections at that time of night. On the other hand, a taxi/ubur from the airport would cost about about $70-$100. Alternatively, there are several hotels at the airport that offer overnight accommodation, Ian could pick come and get you the next day. Anyway Sue, these are only a few suggestions. We’re looking forward to meeting you both. Cheers from Pete. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyH Posted October 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2019 Good on you Peter, I knew a Brisbane ‘local’ would come to Sue’s rescue. Travel safe.....there are idiots out there. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian and Sue Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 Thanks Pete for your valuable information We are regular users of Lawnton showgrounds so no problems there. Ian will arrive a day or two before I do so will be able to go shopping etc. hmmm.... Note to me - give him a list. Ian was trying to avoid having to tackle the traffic and park at the airport and though since we had managed to get from Lawnton to the caravan show on the train then I shouldn't have an issue. Here in WA the Perth terminal is notoriously hard when it comes to picking up people and we thought Brisbane might be the same. I honestly think that when the day arrives he will probably opt for picking me up. Thanks again. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATV42 Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 No problems Sue. I’ll pop over to the Lawnton Showgrounds when I think Ian is there, and see if he needs anything. The Showgrounds are only about 15 minutes from where we live. Cheers from Pete. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodie Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 Hi everyone! We will be first time attenders this year and we can't wait! There will be myself (Jodie), hubby (Craig), son (Campbell) and our boy Duke (Golden Retriever). We will be coming all the way from Gympie, haha probably the shortest distanced travelled! We will arrive on Thursday 7/11 and leave on Sunday 10/11 and we will all be attending the Saturday night dinner. Thanks for organising this, we are really looking forward it and being able to put faces to names that we've seen on FB. Cheers Jodie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Raelene Halls Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) Hi we would like to attend from 6th to 10th if acceptance is still open also 2 people for dinner please note 1 is Gluten free celiac . Cheers Brian & Raelene Halls 0429678055 Edited October 15, 2019 by Brian Raelene Halls Added ph number 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyH Posted October 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Hi and welcome Brian & Raelene, The more the merrier. I will add your names to the attendees list shortly, all I ask is that you contact Kilkivan Bush Camp & advise of your dietary requirements. Looking forward to meeting you both. Cheers & travel safe Tony 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauchos Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 Hi Tony, I registered a month or two ago with yourself & booked our site, however, due to the ongoing drought, feeding stock & lack of staff to cover us, unfortunately we will have to pull out of the Christmas party. I have notified Kilkivan. Hopefully we will see you all either on the road or at next year’s Christmas gathering! Regards, Jodie & Matthew Fauchon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyH Posted October 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 Hi Jodie & Matthew, Very reluctantly withdrawing your names from the list of attendees @ Kilkivan. We can fully understand the plight you are in, and the stresses you must be going through, if only it was as simple as doing a rain dance. Stay strong, stay safe & may rain fall soon & steadily! Wishing you and your family all the best for Christmas 🎄 Tony H 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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