Hi Spida, we are still here. We are in the North Eastern corner. Got the Aussie flag flying and there will be two sola panels about as well. We leave on on Wed morning. Give me an idea of where you are and we will try and find you. It's a bit like the needle and haystack thing.
Brian
-- Edited by briche on Saturday 14th of July 2012 10:41:25 PM
spida said
11:37 PM Jul 14, 2012
Well - now I dont know what to do. Was absolutely amazed at the number of nomads at the rodeo grounds and at Rocky Creek.
HOW ON Earth do I get to find another nomad?????? I walked around the rodeo grounds for a while and decided that finding Briche's Roadstar would be a fluke for a start
Will some of you still be there on Tuesday and if so how do I find you. Maybe I need to drag out my NZ flag and hoist it. Will any nomads be at Rocky Creek on Monday? Am at Tinaroo until then but wont come back to the rodeo tomorrow.
Beth54 said
12:58 AM Jul 15, 2012
You can't miss Normas (Shady & me) big yellow bus. I think she's still there, as are Jonathan, who has no internet at the moment, and Michael (Nu-one). I expect they'd be towards the back of the mob. That's where Jon was last year anyway.
Not sure about anyone else. Good luck!
bill12 said
12:58 AM Jul 15, 2012
I reckon we need a flag or a big Sign we can put on our vehicle. I am sur we have enough expertise to cojure something up. Any ideas? Bill
Beth54 said
01:10 AM Jul 15, 2012
bill12 wrote:
I reckon we need a flag or a big Sign we can put on our vehicle. I am sur we have enough expertise to cojure something up. Any ideas? Bill
I think Wombat said that Cindy is working on something along those lines Bill.
Happywanderer said
01:19 AM Jul 15, 2012
Tie a grey ribbon to your aerial spida, some one is sure to see it. As beth has said, keep a look out for Normas big yellow bus, and black dog.
Beth54 said
01:22 AM Jul 15, 2012
Happywanderer wrote:
Tie a grey ribbon to your aerial spida, some one is sure to see it. As beth has said, keep a look out for Normas big yellow bus, and black dog.
Oh, I forgot about the grey ribbon Marj. Must remember that when we get underway.
spida said
02:18 AM Jul 15, 2012
I have a grey ribbon on the handle on the back of the van. I reckon the ribbon has got to be the easiest way to go. Will put one on the Navara as well
brickies said
02:46 AM Jul 15, 2012
IF you could see the site trying to find a yellow bus or a Grey Ribbon would be like trying to find a needle in a hay stack, It has to be seen to be believed the whole thing scary hope they don't have a fire , It's not for me
Happywanderer said
02:50 AM Jul 15, 2012
Would be hard to find a grey ribbon unless you are walking along the rows or what ever they have organised. But the bus should stick out like the sun in amongst white clouds. The whole bus is bright yellow. Thank goodness I am not there, I couldn't stand to be packed in like sardines.
Beth54 said
02:53 AM Jul 15, 2012
Happywanderer wrote:
Would be hard to find a grey ribbon unless you are walking along the rows or what ever they have organised. But the bus should stick out like the sun in amongst white clouds. The whole bus is bright yellow. Thank goodness I am not there, I couldn't stand to be packed in like sardines.
I saw it last year. Definitely packed like sardines. I'm sure you'd spot the big bright yellow bus though.
justcruisin01 said
02:57 AM Jul 15, 2012
spida wrote:
Well - now I dont know what to do. Was absolutely amazed at the number of nomads at the rodeo grounds and at Rocky Creek.
HOW ON Earth do I get to find another nomad?????? I walked around the rodeo grounds for a while and decided that finding Briche's Roadstar would be a fluke for a start
Will some of you still be there on Tuesday and if so how do I find you. Maybe I need to drag out my NZ flag and hoist it. Will any nomads be at Rocky Creek on Monday? Am at Tinaroo until then but wont come back to the rodeo tomorrow.
We are heading towards that area but not for a few more days.
Cant miss us as our user name is accross the front of the tug.
JC.
Happywanderer said
03:07 AM Jul 15, 2012
Now that everyone is packed in like sardines what exactly is happening there. is it a rally?
jules47 said
03:09 AM Jul 15, 2012
A rodeo Marje - followed a bit later on by Christmas in July in Mareeba - so I am told - too crowded for this little black duck!!!!
Happywanderer said
03:11 AM Jul 15, 2012
I thought they were talking about a rodeo a long way back. Thought it must have happened. Also heard about the Xmas in July. Whose cooking?? Haha Didn't realise they were in the same place. Hope they have left room for the rodeo to take place.
jules47 said
03:17 AM Jul 15, 2012
Not on at the same time Marje - think rodeo is this weekend -
HeadnHome said
03:31 AM Jul 15, 2012
Rodeo is this weekend so place is bursting at the seams, if you ask at the little shop or booking office for the rodeo grounds where Jonathon is parked they'll tell you where he is and then he'll be happy to introduce you to anyone that is still there.. hope your all having a great time, weather has fined up so they should be having a great weekend at Mareeba.
brickies said
04:35 AM Jul 15, 2012
Brian what does it feel like being in there , what about things like water , toilets and showers and if in a motor home could you leave to go shopping without losing your spot , doesn't look good looking from the outside ,what feeling like from inside and would you do it again
briche said
05:53 AM Jul 15, 2012
Hi Guru, a bit on he crowed side but as we are right down in a corner we don't have that sardine feeling. Also we are right next to a water tap so that helps a bit but there are plenty of tap stations about but no permanent connections so you would need to be able to carry water to your van. Most people cope with that ok. Showers and toilets are ok but in some cases a bit of a walk. Your space would be ok as long as you leave something in there, like a couple of chairs so your spot would be there when you got back. We came as we had never been to a rodeo before so we came for the experience. Not sure if we would again but many do. Hope that helps
Regards
Brian
brickies said
02:24 PM Jul 15, 2012
Thanks for that Brian so be like crowded free camping , I am pleased to have seen it first hand I don't think anybody could imaging the site it is , much to big to take a photo of , Mareeba must be the caravan and motor home capital of Australia
briche said
03:25 PM Jul 15, 2012
That would have to be a true statement. So many vans, campers, camper trailers, motor homes of all shapes and sizes. It's a bit mind blowing. Then this morning was a bit of a waiting game at the showers /toilets and I got there at 6:45 because as well all the travelers there is now all the sshow people. We will put this down to experience. We are using this as a base while we explore surrounding countryside. So there you have it, will we be back? Who knows. Trust you are enjoying yourself wherever you call home. Regards Brian
traveling bob said
05:27 PM Jul 15, 2012
If anybody in the Mareeba cares to drop into the Mareeba Turf Club for a cuppa you will be welcome. We are the only green n white bus. We have been surrounded by dog people this weekend. Come tomorrow we will be back to ourselves.
-- Edited by briche on Saturday 14th of July 2012 10:41:25 PM
Well - now I dont know what to do. Was absolutely amazed at the number of nomads at the rodeo grounds and at Rocky Creek.
HOW ON Earth do I get to find another nomad?????? I walked around the rodeo grounds for a while and decided that finding Briche's Roadstar would be a fluke for a start
Will some of you still be there on Tuesday and if so how do I find you. Maybe I need to drag out my NZ flag and hoist it. Will any nomads be at Rocky Creek on Monday? Am at Tinaroo until then but wont come back to the rodeo tomorrow.
You can't miss Normas (Shady & me) big yellow bus. I think she's still there, as are Jonathan, who has no internet at the moment, and Michael (Nu-one). I expect they'd be towards the back of the mob. That's where Jon was last year anyway.
Not sure about anyone else. Good luck!
I think Wombat said that Cindy is working on something along those lines Bill.
Oh, I forgot about the grey ribbon Marj. Must remember that when we get underway.
Thank goodness I am not there, I couldn't stand to be packed in like sardines.
I saw it last year.
Definitely packed like sardines. I'm sure you'd spot the big bright yellow bus though.
We are heading towards that area but not for a few more days.
Cant miss us as our user name is accross the front of the tug.
JC.
Didn't realise they were in the same place. Hope they have left room for the rodeo to take place.
Bob n Aida