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Reply #10 - Mar 6^th, 2012 at 1:59pm

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Greg, you may need seek somelegal advice on that. Litigation is such a big issue these days.

As far as a COG all you would need to do is have an area where people can camp or tow a caravan to. A firepit is not really a necessity although a place for a fire will be needed. Toilets and showers would be nice although a lot of people are self sufficient.

How a COG generally operates is everyone cooks a dish or two and we all share. Some people will cook nearly all day and provided snacks and samples.

Generally a wine or port or two during the evening and a great time had by all.

Numbers and menus are organised through the site here.

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Reply #11 - Mar 6^th, 2012 at 7:55pm

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good point there derek,

for the upcoming mini cog at avoca, everyone should be mindful that i will not be responsible for any injuries that occur, in my opinion i am asking a number of "mates'" to come up for a couple of days camping, cooking, relaxation, and days tours (if they choose)

perhaps i will be held responsible if they wake up with a hangover Smiley

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Reply #12 - Mar 7^th, 2012 at 3:39pm

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outback jack wrote on Mar 6^th, 2012 at 7:55pm:

i will not be responsible for any injuries that occur

Will I be signing an indemnity

Don't waste a day, not while your breathing.

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Reply #13 - Mar 7^th, 2012 at 3:58pm

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Greg. If you are inviting guests to a gathering at your property and there is no fee charged then public liability is not required. The "guests" are normally covered under your household insurance, but I would do a check on that.
If your "guests" where of a mind to leave a donation of beer, wine, spirits or similar then there is no perceived "fee for service" which immediately brings on public liability, council permits and other facets of public safety that comes with a public gathering on private land.
Do Not Charge A Fee! Just hint there is a letterbox at the end of the driveway which will take envelopes......

Hope this helps....

Ross

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Reply #14 - Mar 7^th, 2012 at 7:35pm

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Michaelb wrote on Mar 7^th, 2012 at 3:39pm:

outback jack wrote on Mar 6^th, 2012 at 7:55pm:

i will not be responsible for any injuries that occur

Will I be signing an indemnity

no way michael, I've got a spot for you and the boys just outside my boundary Smiley

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Reply #15 - Mar 8^th, 2012 at 4:46pm

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Any chance of visiting for a look and perhaps a Saturday overnighter?

David - Kingsthorpe (Oakey)

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Reply #16 - Mar 9^th, 2012 at 3:11pm

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outback jack wrote on Mar 7^th, 2012 at 7:35pm:

no way michael, I've got a spot for you and the boys just outside my boundary

Ha Ha

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Reply #17 - Mar 10^th, 2012 at 9:30pm

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Derek wrote on Mar 6^th, 2012 at 1:59pm:

How a COG generally operates is everyone cooks a dish or two and we all share.

And they're good fun too.

Aart

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Reply #18 - Mar 26^th, 2012 at 8:11am

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Dear Peoples .... sorry about the tardiness of replies. I have been busy building a fence, with Crowbar, Shovel and a bucket to mix concrete.

I'm back in the 19th century ... lol

Derek wrote on Mar 6^th, 2012 at 1:59pm:

Greg, you may need seek somelegal advice on that. Litigation is such a big issue these days.

As far as a COG all you would need to do is have an area where people can camp or tow a caravan to. A firepit is not really a necessity although a place for a fire will be needed. Toilets and showers would be nice although a lot of people are self sufficient.

How a COG generally operates is everyone cooks a dish or two and we all share. Some people will cook nearly all day and provided snacks and samples.

Generally a wine or port or two during the evening and a great time had by all.

Numbers and menus are organised through the site here.

Cheers

Derek

Thanks for that Derek.

OzJeeper wrote on Mar 7^th, 2012 at 3:58pm:

Greg. If you are inviting guests to a gathering at your property and there is no fee charged then public liability is not required. The "guests" are normally covered under your household insurance, but I would do a check on that.
If your "guests" where of a mind to leave a donation of beer, wine, spirits or similar then there is no perceived "fee for service" which immediately brings on public liability, council permits and other facets of public safety that comes with a public gathering on private land.
Do Not Charge A Fee! Just hint there is a letterbox at the end of the driveway which will take envelopes......

Hope this helps....

Ross

Thanks Ross .... I have had quite a few inquiries ... and to be honest I wasn't expecting any. I am definitely doing what you say ... there is no charge.

Kingsthorpe David wrote on Mar 8^th, 2012 at 4:46pm:

Any chance of visiting for a look and perhaps a Saturday overnighter?

David - Kingsthorpe (Oakey)

Yes ... no problem ..... I will be there next Fri, Sat, Sun ..... and most other following weekends ... so just drop me an email or PM and we can work it out.

I have been taken a bit off guard at the response ....

Heres what I have ....

A mown area about the size of two houseyards.
Power to this area.
No fire pit yet built.
I have firewood.
I can offer toilet and Hot showers ... but I am on tank water so they need to be kwik showers.

I am 2klm from the Tourist resort at Dandebah by crow flight ... but 8klm by road.
I am 800metres above sea level. Dandebah is about 1000-1100 metres above sea level.

If any one wants to check this out, and the surrounding area then please feel welcome and drop an email and I will return the address.

The hill (bitumen) up to my place is about 200-300 metres long and is quite steep. People tow caravans up here but you may wish to check it out first by a scouting trip.

Ta peoples for the interest ...... sorry about this short reply. my email tex@photo.net

greg

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