Safe travelling

[Sarge]

I hope that every one has a safe trip down, up or across and a even greater weekend. I look forward to the pic's and the tale's as I am sure Bug Jum will update us unlucky one's upon his return. Also have a safe return trip. See you all at phillip island 2006.


Cheers
Sarge

P.S Ret you may wish to have this framed as I think it's the first time the three of us have hit the same post and been nice.

[NO NAME]

does anyone know if there are any vacancies left at the resort, I am thinking of heading down in the crappadore after midnight and staying tomorrow night.
other than that I hope it's a crappy nationals since I have missed most of it and didn't have my car ready.

[zulu]

You may as well use it mate, as they won't let you transfer it it to anyone else.
Cheers, Gary

[gp]

Ouch!!!  That hurt!!!!  Gee, thanks for your support Guys.

As you're well aware, Entries for the Nationals closed at the end of January (as per the constitution). The 10th Nats committee has busted their backsides for the last 5 years,  to ensure the entrants had an enjoyable Nats. I don't think you realise how difficult it can be for organisers to make changes at the last minute! I think the proof's in the pudding when the delegates from YOUR club told us at the delegates meeting yesterday that we just held "BY FAR, THE BEST NATIONALS EVER". These sentiments were also echoed by every other entrant throughout the weekend. Just because you can't get your act together, doesn't mean the hardworking Nat's committee needs to give you preferential treatment.

Graham  

[-KIWI-]

if EMU KIWI or SARGE said something wrong were sorry but we WILL see you in 2006 just work commitments were against all 3 of us this year




cheers kiwi (bad mad 3some spokesbird )

[zulu]

Didn't set out to bruise any egos, though it might be an idea to look at  entry transfer for future Nats.

Not every one has a well ordered life & rather than a place not being filled due to whatever reason it's surely better if the place can be used.  

Congrats to all who organised & attended to make it a such a sucessful Nats.

Gary

[craiga]

I think the difficulties that entry transfers or guys turning up on the day can create can be better understood by those who attended.

To explain - the printed program contained pictures of each and every entrant, the goodies bag was embroidered with your name, and the name badges included a picture of your car - not to mention the difficulties in determining what trophies are required without reasonable knowledge of who and what is coming. Add to that the fact that the resort was only open and catered for a specific number of people and you can hopefully more easily understand the frustrations that Graham's email obviously displayed.

I'll tell you something for sure - I'll be making sure my Easters are clear in 2006 (Phillip Island) 2008 (SA), 2010 (NSW or WA) and beyond..........

Wouldn't miss it for anything.

Great job guys.

Cheers,

A recovering Craig

[TorqueFC]

hay everyone
i know ho unfortunae it was as many people couldnt go to the nats this easter, but does anyone know the total number of people who turned up to the nats, and where all the pics are? i think every1 who dint go is anxious to see what went on

[Kathy]

Kiwi, Emu & Sarge  -  This was not at all directed at you.  The issue is with Zulu who phoned us the day before the event expecting to be able to transfer someone else's entry to himself.  As Craig A explained it is not that simple.

Zulu - I don't understand what people's egos have to do with you not being able to come to the Nationals.  

Additionally, why are you criticising the ACT Club because you didn't enter in time?  If you don't have a well organised life (as you put it), how is that the ACT Club's fault?

I think next time you are going to make comments about an issue, you should ensure you know what you are talking about.

Thanks
Kathy

[craiga]

Darcy,

As people return home over the next few days more and more photos will start to appear.

Prior to the event there was full details and images of all the entrants at http://www.fefcholden.org.au/nats/onlionconvoy.html

Kathy, I have known Gary (ZULU) for a long time and he doesn't have a bad bone in his body, all he needed to know was why entry transfer was such an issue. Now its been explained to him I think he will easily understand.

Thanks again for your efforts.

Cheers,

Craig.

[zulu]

Hey Kiwi, Stop trying to take credit for my outbursts.
Don't listen to Craig, I am bad to the bone Kathy but I'll take that on the chin.

Cheers, Gary

PS
See you all at Phillip Island (if I can make my mind up in time)

[Kathy]

Maybe this is one of those instances where the absence of facial expression can cause misinterpretation.  :-/

[surferboy]

I know we can't make Vic. in 2006 .
We've already started polishing the wagon (and the caravan )ready for S.A. in 2008.

                & Cathy

polishing the wagon......... believe that and you'll believe anything

[old-blu]

Hi Surferboy & Cathy. We had our fingers crossed for you both as we turned off to the North Coast on Ringroad 7, & you headed on towards "the big smoke".
Good to see you found your way.Hope you enjoyed that promised spa Cathy!!  [if you survived the Nullabor, then I guess Sydney was a "breeze".]
Cheers Old-Blu.

[surferboy]

Gday Old-Blu
Cathy enjoyed the spa so much , I now have to take her to Margaret River for her birthday this week to spend more time relaxing before we go back to work on Monday.
The drive into Sydney was easy.(but I wouldnt want to do it to often) I,m just really happy that the wagon made the whole trip without missing a beat.
(it may not be the prettiest but it gets me from A to B.....or Z)
How do I convince Cathy that we should drive to ByronBay (with the longboard of course).