Corowa 2010 - Year of the Jeep

[Jan Thompson]

The official tally of vehicles now stands at 232 vehicles with 161 of these being Jeeps.

The pre-registration period closes on Sunday 28th February however I will still accept forms up until Friday 5th March. Make sure you get your form and the money to me this week.

We are still waiting on the reply from Sir Tom Jones and David Campbell. The previous manager of Ball Park Caravan park is now assisting us with this request.

[Jan Thompson]

Today I received anther 12 pre-registered entry forms bringing the total at the moment to 285.

The Corowa RSL has double booked for Lang's talk on Thursday 11th March so we will be having the talk at the Jump Shak which is at Corowa Airport. Plan to be there around 6pm and if possible bring a chair. If you are interested in a meal at the Jump Shak they will be doing a Gourmet BBQ. It will cost $15 for adults and $7.50 for children under the age of 10 years. You will need to put your names down on the list so they can correctly cater for the evening. There will be a list at the Site Office and one at the Airport. Make sure you put your name down on one of the lists or contact Tabitha prior to this night.

Everything else is going as planned. With the large numbers of people the site office will be open longer hours. on Monday and Tuesday the hours will be 8.30-11am followed by 3-6pm. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday it will be open from 8.30-6pm. Make sure you come down and sign in as soon as you arrive in Corowa. There will be a number of things for sale including stickers, badges, calendars, caps, and Keith Webb's DVD's. Your participant packs contain some very valuable information and momentoes.

If anyone is planning to arrive on Sunday 7th March and would like to be included in the Carvery dinner at the Corowa RSL please let me know by Wednesday 3rd March.

[Howard]

Bad News: Six weeks ago I was made redundant at work
Good News: For the last few weeks I have been working on farms & at the local chaff mill
Bad News: It is good work, but the pay rates are a bit ordinary
Good News: I start a new full time job next Monday (8th)
Bad News: Working all Corowa week
Good News: Will be there Saturday Morning for the parade!
Bad News: Will be returning home Saturday Night following Sir Tom & David's show
Good News: Looks like big Tony's truck will be there
Bad News: Mine definitely won't
See you all on Saturday 14th at Corowa!

PS I am now in the spare parts game, including "Rare Spares" agency! Good News!

[Tony Smith]

An integral part of the Corowa experience is the Pilgrimage to Toole's Disposals in Wodonga, which has in recent years been expanded by Bill Toole to an "Open Door" visit to his warhouse crammed full of stock. Until a few years ago, it was also the done thing to pick through Bill's brother's shop, North Eastern Truck Wreckers for ex-Mil vehicle parts, until that business closed due to retirement.
I have been speaking with Bill, and he has told me that the shop in Wodonga is likely to be sold. It has been on the market for some time, and he has recently received a good offer. Bill will be remaining in business through wholesale activities and online through e-bay, but the "retail" side of his business will finish on 30 June this year, or sooner if the shop sells. As he will be keeping his warehouse, there is not likely to be a closing-down auction, but to reduce his moving costs, he would like to talk to you about anything you're interested in in the shop!

This will be your last Corowa event to be able to visit Aladdin's, er, I mean Toole's Disposals, so bring your money and spend up while you can.

[sth65pac]

That's good news you're working. See you there! I will be taking more photos this year with my camera.

Leaving for Corowa in 58mins... see everyone there

PS DONT FORGET 1230 PHOTOS FOR MLU'ers on SATURDAY!

Ian

Originally Posted by Howard

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See you all on Saturday 14th at Corowa!

PS I am now in the spare parts game, including "Rare Spares" agency! Good News!

[Keith Webb]

I'll be heading off later today laden with 2009 DVDs and camera gear for the 2010 YOTJ, so prepare to be interviewed!

Looking forward to this one, there should be lots of nice muddy bogs around for some action shots. I'll have Richard with me for Saturday with a second camera. Looking forward to it

[Scrivo18]

Hi Guys

I see that there is evidence of Tony's arrival at corowa:-)

The Dukw is on its way, should be there by Midnight, I should ge there about 9.00 tomorrow night.

About 145 vehicles have booked in by tonight.

I just need to write a list and pack, the Jeep is ready to go and the traile ris loaded.

Tim

[Keith Webb]

Last night interviewed Ganmain Tony, went for a drive with him and had a go myself. Tony has done a really nice job with the cab 12 and it drives nicely. He has discovered however how useful rubber sealing around the windscreen would be - the splash from the rather large puddle he drove through was nicely sluiced through all over him! Now he has to find somewhere to wash it

[dougsarmour]

Getting on the bike today (apologies no truck this year)
See you all tomorrow early
Helping on the registrations desk from 8.30am Friday / tomorrow / all day
Have your registration / identification papers ready if you are staying at the caravan park for checking by military police unit
Douglas