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Sep 7^th, 2009 at 9:48am

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What a trip. The COG was great even though it was just Derek & Myself from the forum. Derek brought his good mate Merve and I had another couple come with us. Brozy pulled out last minute with crook kids.

We arrived a day early (had had enough of the clowns at the muster) and left Derek & his Suzi to battle the soft sand at Inskip point on his own (Sorry mate). (Photos please Derek)

Here's a few snaps, I'm sure Derek has the best of the photos he can add.

The Barge over

Roast Lamb & Veggies

Day Trip, North - Indian Head, Waddy Point, Champagne Pools, Orchid Beach

Derek's Steak & Kidney with dumplings and mash

Day Trip South

Maheno Ship Wreck

Eli Creek

Lake McKenzie

Lake Birrabeen

Bruce cooked some roast pork and gravy rolls followed by Derek's Choc Self Saucing Pud.

Turtles @ Lake Allom

Derek's Smoked Tailor

Pizza's for lunch

The Camp Ground

Dingo

Barge trip home

That's about it from my photo collection. Over to you Derek.

Cheers
Jono

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Reply #1 - Sep 7^th, 2009 at 10:03am

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Very good Jonno. I was in the process of planning to get away again down to the Tweed Heads area but cannot get a replacement tyre until later in the week so a bit buggerred at the moment.

Will post up my photos later today or tonight.

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Reply #2 - Sep 7^th, 2009 at 12:06pm

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FOODIE PHOTOS

Maybe some repeats from Jono's pics but it's all good. Grin

Monday Night - Roast marinated lamb roast, vegies and gravy

Tuesday Night - Steak and kidney with dumplings and mashed potato

Wednesday Night - Roast pork with apple sauce and gravy on rolls followed by chocolate pudding, custard and cream.

Thursday Afternoon - Pumpkin fruit muffins (one batch with sultanas soaked in Jono's port) and ginger and date loaf

Thursday Night - Vegetable bake with lamb chops in a spicy sauce followed by golden syrup dumplings and icecream

Friday Lunch - Hickory smoked tailor and pizzas (No pizza pics from me)

Friday Night - Chicken and vegetables in coconut cream and pasta spirals

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Reply #3 - Sep 7^th, 2009 at 12:12pm

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GETTING THERE

Why it is perhaps not a smart idea to take a small 4X4 with low clearance to Fraser Island. This was less than 100 metres from the end of the bitumen. All four wheels are spinning in the air and she's sitting flat on her belly.

At this stage I was wondering if we shouldn't turn around and go home however thanks to a young fella in a 4X4 who was determined that we should get on the barge we made it. He actually towed me right onto the barge.

She towed well all the way up the beach however when we tried to drive off the beach to the camp ground, down she went again and Jono came to the rescue with another tow.

Many thanks to Jono for carting Merve and myself around Fraser and to Bruce who towed the camper trailer back to Inskip Point on the way home.

We went across and back on the Manta Ray

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Reply #4 - Sep 7^th, 2009 at 12:15pm

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CAMP PHOTOS

I would recommend Dundaburra to anyone heading up to the Island

My setup

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Reply #5 - Sep 7^th, 2009 at 12:19pm

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THE CREW

Here we all are. A small group only but a great time had by all.

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Reply #6 - Sep 7^th, 2009 at 4:56pm

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Thanks Jono and Derek
Fraser Island is a wonderful place.

The Food photos look wonderful.
No doubt it tasted every bit as good as it looks.

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Reply #7 - Sep 7^th, 2009 at 6:56pm

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Looks like a great week away.....Not much chance of starving in that camp. I just wish I could have been there Sad

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Reply #8 - Sep 7^th, 2009 at 8:19pm

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Looks like a great time was had by all.

Derek, if you unhooked the Palace the Zook would have #### it in Cry

Jonno, what NO VB Singlet Grin

Kev

I started out with nothing and still have most of it

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Reply #9 - Sep 7^th, 2009 at 9:17pm

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Great Report sand pics guys

Lookslike a great week end

Cheers

Steven

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