Corowa 2009 -'Year of the Amphibian & Year of the Blitz 2'

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Vets Dottir 2nd

BTW ... I keep visiting the Corowa Swim-in site for this years event and the Corowa30 site and see nothing new in either I know I won't be attending this year and very unlikey to for 2009, but am still really interested in keeping up with the events and sites Any news on if and when the sites, especially the Swin0In one will be updated? Just wondering ...

You know I've been busy with other things in the last month, MLU amongst them... I'll get both sites updated as time allows.

[Ian Pullen]

Geoff, that's great news. I have had numerous people asking me about the sites and I keep saying to hold on and just keep checking occasionally.

I thank you for your work and efforts Geoff, & I know you appreciate that time is fast running out.

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

"How to Avoid Salesman Bob" or "Evading the Infamous South Australian Border Raiders"

Here I am sitting quietly browsing MLU and finding myself in both Keefy's and Ball-Spinnington-Jif- Geoff's cross hairs. WHAT DID I DO WRONG? Anyway I have learned to cope with mere mortals.

However the idea of a Cannuk invasion is marvelous and Camp Moseley will be available for anyone wanting to stay in our fair state. Also if you need a hand with any logistical problems, just ask and I know that the other Oz MLUers will offer the same.

SALESMAN BOB

Originally Posted by Bob Moseley

However the idea of a Cannuk invasion is marvelous and Camp Moseley will be available for anyone wanting to stay in our fair state. Also if you need a hand with any logistical problems, just ask and I know that the other Oz MLUers will offer the same.

SALESMAN BOB

You'll all be talking Canuckislingo after that invasion!!!

[Scrivo18]

Good to hear that a group could be visiting for 2009. I was playing with the 2 Pounder today, it is mounted on my Ford Blitz so trying to get ready for 2009 even though 2008 is still not 100% finished at the moment.
The Stuart has not been washed but has been run.
It is quite positive the amount of people that have commented on the event poster at work and for more details closer to the event are going to check the web. I have just checked for the convoy orders, but I gather that the sites are a little behind schedule.

Tim

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Scrivo18

It is quite positive the amount of people that have commented on the event poster at work and for more details closer to the event are going to check the web. I have just checked for the convoy orders, but I gather that the sites are a little behind schedule.

Tim

Actually, the sites are fine, it's their handler who's a bit behind schedule... Pressing prior commitments and all that, including as I mentioned above a great deal to do with upgrading MLU (that work isn't finished). There are only so many hours in the day...

[Lang]

Geoff,

I can see no reason why the overseas people can not be farmed out among MLU members and start from various points to drive military vehicles to Corowa.

I know some people are precious about others driving their vehicles (they only had 15,000 drivers before the current owner got it!) but the majority of people would not mind, and even enjoy, a Canuk, Yank or even, if pushed, a Pom sharing the travel trip. It would be a great opportunity for everyone to see the country at a leisurely pace.

I should imagine a reciprocal visit by Australians at some later date might find them given the opportunity to drive a military vehicle in North America or Europe.

I volunteer my Dodge Carryall plus another vehicle coming on line for 2009 as mounts for any international MLU members to get the ball rolling - includes a bed and another cup of water in the soup at my place in Brisbane before departure.

Who else will take the wanderers on?

Lang

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by Lang

Who else will take the wanderers on?

Lang

Great idea and it worked well for Jif last year. We are a very hospitable international group - I've stayed at Jiff's and Brian Gough's in Canada and I was even met at the airport... so even though the accommodation might be a little basic here we'd love to foster the Canucks. I'm sure I speak for many others here who have been equally hospitable to me around Australia too, having stayed with the likes of Max, Tony, the Thompsons and others. The nights are always late - there are so many things to show and talk about. The time really flies!

Originally Posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball

You know I've been busy with other things in the last month, MLU amongst them... I'll get both sites updated as time allows.

Yes, I know you've been verra busy Master Sunray all over the place these days

(Thanks for some update comments re the sites )