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https://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Camp Oven & Outdoor Cooking >> Camp Oven Gatherings, Festival Announcements & Reports >> National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare https://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1360147363 Message started by Derek on Feb 6^th, 2013 at 8:42pm

Title: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Derek on Feb 6^th, 2013 at 8:42pm

First off I have locked the other thread so we keep everything together here. Will also post another Poll for those who will now definitely be there.

From this post the COG is only just over 5 weeks away and is set for the Saturday and Sunday and for days either side that people are able to be there.

This occasion is not a formally sanctioned function of COCIA but a chance for everyone to gather, share camp oven cooking ideas, recipes and food over a couple of days. There is no set program and you can arrive and depart as you want.

Everyone is welcome to cook and share the food however if you are a learner then you are welcome to watch and learn. Of course the sharing of a drink or two is optional :)

In the previous thread there were offers to assist with firewood. Can you please reaffirm if this is the case. Bearing in mind that there could be around 25 different groups attending this could be a significant task. People are welcome to use Heat Beads and gas (Camp Oven Mate) if they wish.

Also thread is also an opportunity to share what you are likely to cook so that we do not do the same things although sometimes it is great to compare the same recipe.

All in all it looks like it could be a great weekend and I look forward to your input here.

Maggie and I are expecting to get to Broke around the Thursday. When are others looking at arriving??

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Derek on Feb 6^th, 2013 at 8:44pm

Time to prepare for Broke.

Poll added

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Saltbush Bill on Feb 7^th, 2013 at 12:30am

Im not about to vote in the poll one way or the other, but Im getting itchy feet watching this thread :D ;D
Regarding the wood supply, I think Poddy or Muzz organized a couple of loads of wood from the local fire wood supplier last time we where there.
We all put money toward the cost and that seemed to work well.
Maybe something similar could be arranged this time.
SBB

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Derek on Feb 7^th, 2013 at 2:56pm

Would be great to catch up again Rory. Hope you can make it.

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Derek on Feb 7^th, 2013 at 8:17pm

DEFINITELY COMING - will update as we go

1. Derek & Maggie
2. BillyBushCook
3. Teemac
~~4. Michaelb~~ - Now unable to attend
5. poddy dodger
6. Sundryed
7. Topknot
8. Astroboy
9. Wander
10. Squiz

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by teemac on Feb 7^th, 2013 at 8:39pm

Hi Derek,
The bride and I are definitely coming to Broke, I made a promise to bring some wood, I have a ute (only a well bodied Hilux) which will be full of 3x3 hardwood gluts about 1 meter long, should have about 70 of the little buggers, very well seasoned so should burn a treat

For me I live in Newcastle so will be there Friday arvo around 6 o'clock, driving a Hilux dual cab with a Kimberley Kamper in tow.

I have not been to a COG before, bit of a backyarder when it comes to cooking in the old CO, I have a few ovens that I will bring along, main reasons for coming is to meet the crew, learn a few tricks, drool over CO's and generally enjoy a great weekend camping with a bunch of like minded people

I have a few other couples that will probably come along to either laugh at me or laugh with me

As for recipes I need to get my act together shortly, may consist of a chicken Byrani ,might have a chop at a pizza or two in my large oven ( you will have to wait and see what that oven is) maybe some tandoori cutlets , damper of course and no idea for deserts as I don't really cook that sort of thing, found it doesn't go that well with beer
By the way, you think I can type a message, wait till I start talking ;D
Cheers
Tone

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by grump on Feb 13^th, 2013 at 3:23pm

From all corners the cry goes out..
"Goddam it, we're gunna do it this year, we're going for Broke!"

Where the hell is Broke in that huge landscape that is Australia?

I would love to attend but for one, the airfare is the crippler. I am looking forward to the reports and images of you all enjoying yourselves though.

Grump

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Derek on Feb 13^th, 2013 at 6:21pm

The best way to explain it Grump is it is up the Hunter Valley from Newcastle.

Click on the link mate http://goo.gl/maps/oJxuu

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Chally on Feb 13^th, 2013 at 7:42pm

My wife and I are not going to be able to make it now. :( We decided to sell our two vehicles and update to a newer single vehicle. Our 4WD sold and we have not yet sold our Corolla so that leaves us in the lurch for a bit.

I was looking forward to meeting folks from the forum. Another time now I guess.

Jeff

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Topknot on Feb 14^th, 2013 at 10:58am

Hi Derek,

Topknot and Snowy definitely going to Broke.

Jilli

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by devocop on Feb 15^th, 2013 at 8:40pm

Being new to this site and the trip being so soon we won't be able to make it. :)

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Derek on Feb 15^th, 2013 at 8:48pm

devocop wrote on Feb 15^th, 2013 at 8:40pm:

Being new to this site and the trip being so soon we won't be able to make it. :)

No problem mate and welcome to the forum.

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by LG on Feb 16^th, 2013 at 6:38pm

I look forward to seeing all the photos and reading the trip and COG reports when you all arrive back home safely Somebody have a couple of cold ones on my behalf [smiley=cheers2.gif]

(sobs quietly in the corner in disappointment at not being able to attend)

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by astroboy on Feb 17^th, 2013 at 8:04pm

Well it would appear from the latest response that the initial number attending has shrunk considerably :(
Thats a shame as I was looking forward to seeing some new faces attending, but none the less it will be good to see the old ones (No offence Rob & Muzz ;D)
Astro.

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Derek on Feb 17^th, 2013 at 8:41pm

astroboy wrote on Feb 17^th, 2013 at 8:04pm:

it will be good to see the old ones

We are all getting old ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Rufzgutz on Feb 17^th, 2013 at 10:07pm

Derek wrote on Feb 17^th, 2013 at 8:41pm:

We are all getting old Grin Grin Grin Grin

only the body. the mind is still young :D :D :D

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Derek on Feb 20^th, 2013 at 12:29pm

Any one out there any good at long range weather forecasts.

Only floods will keep me away. :-?

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Rufzgutz on Feb 20^th, 2013 at 9:43pm

keep your eye on Elders

http://www.eldersweather.com.au/raindates.jsp?lc=n03&dc=disableCookies

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by teemac on Feb 21^st, 2013 at 3:57pm

I think this weekend will be the Big One ;D for the wet stuff

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Derek on Feb 22^nd, 2013 at 8:36pm

We have ten definites plus a few day trippers confirmed :)

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Michaelb on Feb 25^th, 2013 at 11:50am

Sorry to say we are out, Jay cannot afford the time away from UNI.

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Derek on Feb 25^th, 2013 at 9:22pm

Michaelb wrote on Feb 25^th, 2013 at 11:50am:

Sorry to say we are out, Jay cannot afford the time away from UNI.

Thanks for letting us know Michael.

This ongoing wet weather is starting to concern me. I am looking at around 1600 klm round trip and not looking at doing it in the wet.

Now planning to head off next Thursday and arriving Broke Friday pm.

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Derek on Feb 27^th, 2013 at 8:57pm

Anyone else planning to turn up??

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Wander on Feb 28^th, 2013 at 10:18pm

Any particular meeting and or camping spot in Mind? 8-) 8-)

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Derek on Mar 1^st, 2013 at 10:09am

Wander wrote on Feb 28^th, 2013 at 10:18pm:

Any particular meeting and or camping spot in Mind? 8-) 8-)

Have a read through here. All the details are there. http://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1342436625

Cheers

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by PeteS on Mar 2^nd, 2013 at 2:21pm

Apologies, we have a last minute change in family plans and now cannot come at all. We were looking forward to coming.
Another day .......
Hope it is a great event.

Cheers
PeteS

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by squiz on Mar 3^rd, 2013 at 12:30pm

As of today (Sunday 3rd) there is major flooding at Bulga which is not far away and it is forcast for scattered showers all this week, including Saturday, so it will definately be wet underfoot at Broke.

Make sure you have plenty of cover with you

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Derek on Mar 3^rd, 2013 at 12:42pm

Unfortunately Maggie and I have just made the decision not to go.

We have been unable to drive from home to the highway for a week as the Brisbane River is flooded up here. There is flooding all around us, the wet weather is expected to continue and there is a tropical low in the north that they expect to turn into a cyclone this coming Friday.

When I look at the reports across NSW it isn't all that much better and as Squizz just mentioned before there is flooding down there as well.

Towing two and a half ton of caravan on wet potholed roads for fifteen hundred kilometres would be no fun and then if the cyclone breaks loose the chance of being able to get back home following the COG would not be good.

If I had no current commitments and able to move along at a nice pace and stay as long as I wanted it would not be an issue.

I expect some of you living down that way may still attend. If you do I hope you have a great time and certainly will miss not being able to be with you.

Cheers

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by teemac on Mar 7^th, 2013 at 8:30pm

Well All,

The weather is looking mighty fine in Newcastle with the outlook just as good, got me gear packed and keen as mustard
Will take a few pics for those that can't make it

Cheers
Tone

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Derek on Mar 8^th, 2013 at 9:35am

Looking forward to seeing the photos :)

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by squiz on Mar 9^th, 2013 at 1:15pm

Has turned out as lovely weather, unfortunately I could only visit the COG because of family dramas. Nice to meet Astroboy, Teemac and Stan the Man though.. Hopefully next time !!

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Derek on Mar 11^th, 2013 at 8:27pm

Any photos from the COG??? Who ended up making it???

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by teemac on Mar 11^th, 2013 at 8:42pm

Good on ya Squiz,

Was real nice to meet you mate, unfortunately you had stuff to attend to, but family before friends and it was a great effort for you to find the time to visit

The weather was some of the best you could have asked for as was the company, it was great to meet PD and the bride , Astro and the family, his llovely wife and 3 fantastic kids as well as PD's mate Stan the man and his wife Helen.
We had a lot of fun, cooked a couple of great meals, maybe told a few stories and ensured our thirst was quenched
Hopefully the next meeting will draw a bigger crowd

At the end of the day the company was great and we all had "fun in the sun"
Cheers to the Broke NCOG Crew
Teemac.

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by astroboy on Apr 9^th, 2013 at 1:50pm

Here's a few shots from the COG at Broke. Small group but we had a great time none the less. It was great to meet Tone and Stan & Helen, plus it was nice to meet Squiz that took the time to come out and say g'day.
Astro

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Chally on Apr 9^th, 2013 at 2:46pm

Excellent photos. You sure didn't go hungry. That tucker certainly looks the goods. We were sorry to miss it but we were in the middle of changing vehicles and we really didn't get the new truck set up properly before our Easter trip even. Hopefully we can attend such a gathering in the near future though. Anymore photos? :)

Jeff

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by teemac on Apr 9^th, 2013 at 8:07pm

Dave,

Well done on the photos mate.
The bread you made in your bakers tins was spectacular to say the least
As stated, small gathering but great company

What about the mug in the home made NCOG teeshirt, different character that bloke!!!!!!!

Cheers mate well done
Tone (bloke in the teeshirt)

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Rufzgutz on Apr 9^th, 2013 at 10:41pm

some happy chappy's in those pics. Thanks for posting them.

Chally, you sound like Oliver Twist. 'Please, sir, I want some more.' ;D ;D ;D

The small bread loaves stand out [smiley=chef.gif] [smiley=chef.gif]

The bottom pic, is that tiger bread or a fruit loaf? either way, looks scrumptious.

The young bloke is enjoying himself ;D

Small gatherings are sometimes the best

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Chally on Apr 9^th, 2013 at 10:48pm

Rufzgutz wrote on Apr 9^th, 2013 at 10:41pm:

Chally, you sound like Oliver Twist. 'Please, sir, I want some more.' ;D ;D ;D

Yeah mate the photos just about had me drooling. ;D

Jeff

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by Derek on Apr 10^th, 2013 at 9:44am

teemac wrote on Apr 9^th, 2013 at 8:07pm:

The bread you made in your bakers tins was spectacular to say the least

I am still looking for some of those little tins :)

Title: Re: National COG at Broke - 9/10 March 2013 - Time To Prepare
Post by BillyBushCook on Jun 29^th, 2013 at 5:55pm

Sorry guys, Completely forgot about this one.
Was too focused on a shooting trip to Coolah the fortnight after Easter.

Mick.