topic been closed? 

I'm thinking maybe it was a hoax or maybe Cindy closed it because it could be considered advertising, I wanted to know if they had a web site so we could register for updates etc

The thread was closed because the posts were getting too heated

Would it not be a better idea for the offending poster's comment's to be deleted rather than the whole topic?

G&S PM sent

They have reposted their information somewhere on here, I will go and have a look and get back to you

Couldn't find where it was reposted so I have taken the liberty to copy and past the original post here.  If I have done wrong then let me know and I will ask Cindy to delete it.

Hi everyone, My wife Sheryl and I are buying a 3,500 acre property near Wilpena Pound in the Flinders Ranges in South Australia. The land is mainly natural bushland with 2 wiers that are ideal for canoeing etc. We want to establish a caravan park with a difference. The sites will be set out throughout the 3,500 acres not living side by side as in normal parks, and set up with full unsuite facilities. There are 4X4 tracks throughout the property that will allow you to spend many happy days just checking out the ruggared beauty of this awsome property. The fee's will be $50 per week or $10 per night per couple.

The sites are very private and have open fire places as well as full roof cover. This would be camping to the max. Two night a week there will be a pig or lamb on the spit at the main came kitchen sitting around the open fire under the stars and chat and relax.

The theme will be set in the sixties so you can relive the good old days. We even have a few old 3 speed on the column holdens and valiants etc to just cruise around the property like the old days. Horse riding, Quad Bikes and off road two seater buggies will also be available. The best thing is what you would spend in a normal Caravan Park in 2 nights you get nearly a week at ours.

We would like feedback from Grey Nomads to assist in setting this place up as the best enjoyable place to stay designed by you the traveller. Hope to hear from you all with ideas and what you would like to have on this magnificent property.

Kind regards

Gary & Sheryl

Hi Ma, I have just PM'd Cindy and S&G to try and get some info on this, just hope it was not a hoax as in my first post, this will be good for all GN's and other's

It will be Womby.  Lets hope the suggestions on the closed thread are of benefit to them and they don't take notice of superfluous other info.

Even with 3.500 acres I can see them being booked out years in advance, I want to get next years booking in early

rosco, that would be good all in one place at one time.

that dawg of yours title 'who said you could take my picture'

please do not use four letter words here, work is a four letter word

Hi Everyone,
I just wanted you all to know that we closed the first thread on this as we felt that some of the posts became negative and a bad feeling was developing.  I believe the original topic was an appeal for suggestions and feedback for a project that was still in the planning stage.  I’ve written to Gary and Sheryl to explain why we closed the thread and to invite them to let us know exactly where they are located and when they will be open for business when they’re ready. 
Also, just a reminder to try to keep threads roughly on topic so both members and guests can find relevant information when they visit. It's fun to meander a bit but sometimes the original idea is lost.  Hope you all understand.

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Would it not be a better idea for the offending poster's comment's to be deleted rather than the whole topic?

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 I too would have thought this was a better outcome.  Is there any possibility we could have an explanation as to why this course of action was not taken??  Cheers B

Rosco that would be fantastic............if only

I agree Boroma577.

Cindy, when you say 'the first thread' does that indicate there is a second thread?

if yes please advise where?

Just had a re-read of the thread and I can only see where people are expresing an opinion in regards to dogs and kids, and in the process are giving advice to G&S, so I therefore cannot see why this thread was deleted, however that is only my opinion.

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I agree Boroma577.

Cindy, when you say 'the first thread' does that indicate there is a second thread?

if yes please advise where?

 

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 Here is the 'second' thread Womby. http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t45328305/a-grey-nomads-paradise/

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I'd go there. I'd like to go when wombat, Boroma, vic, gubby, ma, madge, CG, FF, Sheba, Beth, Gerty, milo are all there. Too many more to list.

Ross

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 Me too Ross and what a great idea.

Hi all,
Just to clarify our position – we closed the thread because we felt people were getting upset by some of the posts and we didn’t want things to deteriorate further. We chose to close the thread because if we deleted some of the posts, the others may not make sense and we didn’t want to delete the entire topic.

Despite this, I think that Gary and Sheryl had lots of positive feedback and encouragement for their project.  I hope that they will keep us informed of their progress and let us know when they are up and running.

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Hi all,
Just to clarify our position we closed the thread because we felt people were getting upset by some of the posts and we didnt want things to deteriorate further. We chose to close the thread because if we deleted some of the posts, the others may not make sense and we didnt want to delete the entire topic.

Despite this, I think that Gary and Sheryl had lots of positive feedback and encouragement for their project.  I hope that they will keep us informed of their progress and let us know when they are up and running.

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 By closeing the whole thread Cindy, you have stopped all of the feedback, not very fair in my opinion to the rest of us posters when only a couple of members were involved, I would have thought it would have been better to remove the individual posts that were offending regardless of the flow of the topic.

BUT as I said this is only my opinion, others may disagree but that would then be their opinion.

I don't know how, but I missed this thread the first time around. Sounds interesting. And Rosco, thanks for the inclusion.

I.m sure they would not mind me relaying their message too meyesterday 5/9/2011 So it's  still going

 Hi Jimmy. Hopefully the gates will be open January 2012. Our place is situated 40 klms from Melrose set in the flinders ranges. Absolutely natures paradise. 355m rainfall every year. Let you know every detail closer to opening. Not giving away to much as yet but it will be a great boost to tourism is SA.

Kind regards

Gary & Sheryl

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We chose to close the thread because if we deleted some of the posts, the others may not make sense and we didnt want to delete the entire topic.

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you have stopped all of the feedback, not very fair in my opinion to the rest of us posters when only a couple of members were involved, I would have thought it would have been better to remove the individual posts that were offending regardless of the flow of the topic.

BUT as I said this is only my opinion, others may disagree but that would then be their opinion.

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 Thank you for the explanation Webmaster but I am afraid I also agree with Womby. 

Could the offending posters not have been issued a Warning or is that not a rule here??

I'll not express my opinion any further; I don't want to be responsible for causing any more anguish.  Thank you again Cindy.

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I.m sure they would not mind me relaying their message too meyesterday 5/9/2011

 40 klms from Melrose set in the flinders ranges.

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 Thanks jimbo.....Just got to head to Google maps now to see the general location of Melrose.

EDIT: Melrose is no where near Wilpena Pound....it is SE of Wilmington....confused now as to why Wilpena Pound was mentioned in the OP as a point of reference!!

The thread has not been deleted, the only thread from Gary and Sheryl is still there, just closed. They only ever did the one thread. Click on their name and you will see that.

Thanks Brian, is Willow Springs pet friendly??