Prawns to Melbourne

[Ean Austral]

Gday All,

Sorry for the delay,
We have tried to keep our prices low, but the export market for tiger prawns and the real bad catches have forced the price of the Large tigers up abit.

I am offering the tigers at cost price, but have a very limited amount, so I may have to stop offering them once I sell what I have.
The only increase from last year is the large tigers in the 3kg box all other prices are the same.

The product will go to Gilberts depot Melbourne, subzero cold stores in Brooklyn

I need a minimum order of 8x9kg cartons and sent as 1 consignment for this to work..

Tiger Prawns...
Under 8 (8 or less per pound)..1.5kg box =$43 our premium prawn & our largest by far..

10/15...(10/15 per pound).....3kg box =$63. A noticable size difference to the u/8 but still a good prawn size

Endeavour Prawns..These are direct competition to king & Banana prawns
Under 15...(15 or less per pound)...3kg box =$53

15/25...(15/25 prawns per pound)....3kg box =$43 This is a good medium size prawn..

Please compare my prices to your local supplier, and when you compare prawn prices make sure you compare the size grade's (count per pound) as this is standard across all prawn industry's..

Would look at getting these out of darwin around 6th December to arrive around 13th.

Cheers Ean

[Mick_Marsh]

To put in terms I can understand, what are the dimensions of the box?
regards
Mick

[Hymie]

To Kick things off I'll put my hand up for 3 X 15/25 Endeavours and 1 X 10/15 of Tigers thanks.
I'll add to it later as orders come in if that's OK Ean.

[Ean Austral]

Gday All,

We are tossing up the idea of offering some of our by-catch, mainly Morton bay bugs..

This is going to require alot of help at your end as we have to keep these whole due to a size limit that is measured across the head.We pack them in 1kg bags, and because of this a master carton only holds about 6-7kgs.

I would need to send all the bugs together and you would need to seperate the order at your end.If I tried to seperate the bugs into orders like the prawns, the freight cost would kill the idea due to the amount of boxes I would need to send.

If this could work I would look at charging $21 kilo.

Think about it, so check what you pay locally and let me have some idea if you think it could work.

Cheers Ean

[Ean Austral]

To put in terms I can understand, what are the dimensions of the box?
regards
Mick

Gday Mick,

3kg box is
L = 190
W = 290
H = 90

1.5 kg box is
L = 190
w = 290
H = 45

9kg outer is
L = 600
W = 300
H = 100


Cheers Ean

[Mick_Marsh]

Could I have a
10/15...(10/15 per pound).....3kg box =$63
Please.

regards
Mick

[dirtdawg]

mmmmmmmmm bugs

[steveG]

Count me in for:
3x 3kg boxes of Endeavours
1x 3kg box of 10/15's
($222 total ??)

Steve

[brenno]

I'm definitely in again this year.

Will confirm an order next week, just gauging some interest off people at work.

I've had a question asked of me though, approx. how many bugs per kg please Ean??

[isuzurover]

I'm definitely in again this year.

Will confirm an order next week, just gauging some interest off people at work.

I've had a question asked of me though, approx. how many bugs per kg please Ean??

Check the other prawn threads - Ean has answered this - IRC ~8/9

[loanrangie]

Ean, what is the cutoff date for orders ?

[Ean Austral]

I'm definitely in again this year.

Will confirm an order next week, just gauging some interest off people at work.

I've had a question asked of me though, approx. how many bugs per kg please Ean??


We have a size limit of 60mm across the head so a 1kg bag will give you between 9 - 13 bugs.

Cheers Ean

[Ean Austral]

Ean, what is the cutoff date for orders ?

Would need to have the Melbourne orders finalised by Sun 27th to leave Darwin early Dec, as its about 9 days from Darwin to Melb, and it give me time if there is a transport glitch, so people dont have to cancel order as happened a few years ago.


Cheers Ean

[nicho]

Can i please get a price list when they are available so I can speak to friends and family.
Cheers
Nicho

[brenno]

Can i please get a price list when they are available so I can speak to friends and family.
Cheers
Nicho

Open your eyes Nicho!!! Prices are in the first post. :p

[nicho]

Open your eyes Nicho!!! Prices are in the first post. :p
Duh thanks Brenno, Ive had a few so cant see that far into the past. :eek:


OK
I'll take 1X10/15 Tiger and 1X15/25 Endeavour And if anyone wants to go 1/2's in a box of bugs let me know.
Order could grow over the next couple of days
When and how do we pay??

[Ean Austral]

Duh thanks Brenno, Ive had a few so cant see that far into the past. :eek:


OK
I'll take 1X10/15 Tiger and 1X15/25 Endeavour And if anyone wants to go 1/2's in a box of bugs let me know.
Order could grow over the next couple of days
When and how do we pay??

Once the orders are closed I will do an invoice and supply payment details.

Cheers Ean

[Sleepy]

This sounds great Ean, I am in! Give me a day or so for the order.

(Missus still making up her mind:angel:!)

Hey Nicho, keen on the bugs - maybe a kilo or so - not sure if I could devour half a box - anyone else keen on bugs?

[Ean Austral]

Gday All,

Maybe I didn't explain myself properly with the bugs,

The way I pack the orders is to keep everyones seperate and write on the back of the outer carton who's it is and whats inside.If I have room to keep the bugs with your prawns I will,

BUT I may have to send a box of say 6x1kg bags of bugs and it may need to have 3 taken out to top up an order from 2 people.

THIS IS WHEN IT WILL HAVE TO BE DONE AT YOUR END, SAME AS I DID WITH SOME OF THE SINGLE ORDERS LAST YEAR.

I do plan on keeping every order seperate as I have in the past, I just cant send boxes down with just 1 or 2kg in them..

So feel free to order 1kg or 20kg of bugs, and I will let you know once I have packed it if there is any that need to be combined.

Any questions just ask.

Cheers Ean

[nicho]

Thanks Ean, I'm still keen on about 3kgs of bugs so if we can find a buyer or 2 to cover the rest of the box we can split it when the delivery comes in
Cheers
Nicho

[Toppa]

Hi Ean,

Count me in for 1 x box of U/8 (1.5kg) of Tigers.

cheers
Chris

[Hymie]

To Kick things off I'll put my hand up for 3 X 15/25 Endeavours and 1 X 10/15 of Tigers thanks.
I'll add to it later as orders come in if that's OK Ean.

Add another 2 X 15/25 Endeavours and 1 Kilo of Bugs

So that's 5 X 15/25 Endeavours,
1 X 10/15 of Tigers
1 Kilo of Bugs

Hymie

[Sleepy]

Ean,

May I please have:



3kg of 10/15 Prawns
2kg of Bugs


Thanks

Paul

[Ean Austral]

Gday All,

All tigers are now sold..

We still have plenty of Endeavours and Bugs left.

Cheers Ean
__________________

[brenno]

All tigers are now sold..

Really?? :(

I didn't know there was a limit on their availability.

[steveG]

Really?? :(

I didn't know there was a limit on their availability.

Yup - its in the original post ;)

Steve

[brenno]

Yup - its in the original post ;)

Steve

So it is, my bad.

[Hymie]

Add another 2 X 15/25 Endeavours and 1 Kilo of Bugs

So that's 5 X 15/25 Endeavours,
1 X 10/15 of Tigers
1 Kilo of Bugs

Hymie

Add another 4 X 15/25 Endeavours
So that's 9 X 15/25 Endeavours,
1 X 10/15 of Tigers
1 Kilo of Bugs

[brenno]

Ean,

Could I please order:

10 x 3kg Under 15 Endeavours
3 x 3kg 15/25 Endeavours
12 x 1kg Moreton Bay Bugs

Thanks,
Matt

[Ean Austral]

Ean,

Could I please order:

10 x 3kg Under 15 Endeavours
3 x 3kg 15/25 Endeavours
12 x 1kg Moreton Bay Bugs

Thanks,
Matt

Yes...Only because you said please Matt :p:p:p

[brenno]

Yes...Only because you said please Matt :p:p:p

:D:D:D

Reading the quote from my desk calendar for today: 'Manners are not idle, but the fruit of loyal nature and of noble mind.'

Sorry Ean, I've now revised my order. Could you PLEASE add another 3kg box of the Under 15 Endeavours, making it 11 boxes in total for those. The other prawns and bug quantities remain the same.

If for some reason you happen to find some, or have an order cancelled for, the Under 8 Tigers, please let me know. ;)

[Ean Austral]

:D:D:D

Reading the quote from my desk calendar for today: 'Manners are not idle, but the fruit of loyal nature and of noble mind.'

Sorry Ean, I've now revised my order. Could you PLEASE add another 3kg box of the Under 15 Endeavours, making it 11 boxes in total for those. The other prawns and bug quantities remain the same.

If for some reason you happen to find some, or have an order cancelled for, the Under 8 Tigers, please let me know. ;)

Gday Brenno,

How many u/8's are you chasing ?

You can have as Many Endeavours as you like over the next week, especially if you keep say PLEASE.:p


Cheers Ean

[brenno]

Gday Brenno,

How many u/8's are you chasing ?

You can have as Many Endeavours as you like over the next week, especially if you keep say PLEASE.:p


Cheers Ean

:D

I'll take two 1.5kg boxes of the Under 8's if you can get them mate.

EDIT: PLEASE :angel:

[Ean Austral]

:D

I'll take two 1.5kg boxes of the Under 8's if you can get them mate.

EDIT: PLEASE :angel:


Gday Brenno,

You can add them to your order... can do 2 from my personal stash.

BUT ONLY BECAUSE YOU SAID PLEASE.:p:p:p

Cheers Ean

[brenno]

Gday Brenno,

You can add them to your order... can do 2 from my personal stash.

BUT ONLY BECAUSE YOU SAID PLEASE.:p:p:p

Cheers Ean

Thanks so much for the offer Ean, but I couldn't do that mate. I would feel guilty taking them.

Thank you again, but please keep them for yourself and your family.

[Ean Austral]

Thanks so much for the offer Ean, but I couldn't do that mate. I would feel guilty taking them.

Thank you again, but please keep them for yourself and your family.

Its no hassle Brenno, I will just keep 1 of our 12kg boxes and get them out as I need them, so we wont be missing out.

Cheers Ean

[brenno]

Its no hassle Brenno, I will just keep 1 of our 12kg boxes and get them out as I need them, so we wont be missing out.

Cheers Ean

If you're sure you won't miss them, then thank you, I'll accept your offer and take the two boxes then.

Thanks so much Ean. You're a gentleman, and a bloody champion!!!

[Ean Austral]

Orders so far,
Hymie; 9 x 15/25 Endeavs
1 x 10/15 Tiger
1 x Bugs

Mick Marsh; 1 x 10/15 Tiger

Steve G; 3 x u/15 Endeavs
1 x 10/15 Tiger

Nicho;1 x 10/15 Tiger
1 x 15/25 Endeavs
3 x Bugs
Sleepy; 1 x 10/15 Tiger
2 x Bugs

Flamin
Strides; 1 x u/8 Tiger

Brenno; 2 x u/8 Tiger
11 x u/15 Endeavs
3 x 15/25 Endeavs
12 x Bugs



Cheers Ean

[nicho]

Dont forget my 3kgs of Bugs please.. I love bugs more than prawns.

[Ean Austral]

Dont forget my 3kgs of Bugs please.. I love bugs more than prawns.

Sorry, did remember, forgot to type.



Cheers Ean

[Mick_Marsh]

Orders so far,
Hymie; 9 x 15/25 Endeavs
1 x 10/15 Tiger
1 x Bugs

Mick Marsh; 1 x 10/15 Tiger

Steve G; 3 x u/15 Endeavs
1 x 10/15 Tiger

Nicho;1 x 10/15 Tiger
1 x 15/25 Endeavs
3 x Bugs
Sleepy; 1 x 10/15 Tiger
2 x Bugs

Flamin
Strides; 1 x u/8 Tiger

Brenno; 2 x u/8 Tiger
11 x u/15 Endeavs
3 x 15/25 Endeavs
12 x Bugs



Cheers Ean
Do we have enough for shipping?
I could order more to bring the numbers up if need be.

[nicho]

Same goes here if we need more I can up my order I just didn't want to be over zealous first time around

[Ean Austral]

We still have another week so lets see where we are come friday 25th.



Cheers Ean

[Homestar]

Hi Ean, can I please order:-

1 x 3Kg box of under 15 Endeavours
2 Kg of Bugs.

Cheers - Gav.

[Ean Austral]

Hi Ean, can I please order:-

1 x 3Kg box of under 15 Endeavours
2 Kg of Bugs.

Cheers - Gav.

No Worries, I will do an updated list on wed-thurs.


Cheers Ean

[fender95vnt]

Hi Ean,

could I order 2x3kg Endeavour Prawns under 15 @$53 ea = Total $116

Thanks

fender95vnt

[discostu]

Hi Ean,

Can I please order
9Kg U15 Endeavour
6Kg Bugs

Thanks very much
Stu

[Ean Austral]

No worries guys (discostu & fender95vnt ) have added you to my list.


Cheers Ean

[Landover]

Hi Ean,

Could I please have 1 x 3kg Endeavour U15 prawns and 1Kg of bugs.

Thanks.

[DD Disco]

Sorry to get on this so late again.

Was the limited amount of Tigers just the large ones or all of them?

I would like to order the following if possible please;

3 x 3kg Under 15 Endeavour Prawns - $53
1 x 3kg 10/15 - $63 if these are not available please add the extra box to the Under 15 Endeavours.

3kg Bugs $21 per kg.


Thank you again for this Ean.

Daniel.

[Ean Austral]

Sorry to get on this so late again.

Was the limited amount of Tigers just the large ones or all of them?

I would like to order the following if possible please;

3 x 3kg Under 15 Endeavour Prawns - $53
1 x 3kg 10/15 - $63 if these are not available please add the extra box to the Under 15 Endeavours.

3kg Bugs $21 per kg.


Thank you again for this Ean.


Daniel.

Sorry but All tigers are sold so will have to be 4 x 3kg Endeavours.

Cheers Ean

[Ean Austral]

Gday All,

This order has to leave Darwin the Week starting 5th Dec so.

I need who is going to be the person I consign it to ?

Can anyone who has their order completed send me an e-mail address where I can send you an Invoice please.I will try and get them all done this weekend.

Any questions ask away.

Cheers Ean

[steveG]

I work about 10 mins away from the pickup point, but have been back and forth to NZ a bit for work lately so not 100% sure I'll be here (especially if the date flexes a bit).
Happy to be the consignee if no-one else puts up their hand, but would probably be better if someone more stable could take it on.

Steve

[brenno]

I'm happy to be consignee if needs be.

As I understand it, we all meet at a set time (lunchtime or thereabouts), and divvy up the boxes.



Steve,

I can grab yours if you're away. Repay of the favour of you collecting mine last year. ;)



Ean,

Looks like I may need to adjust my order, sorry.

A guy at work has advised that he's got a few money issues leading into Christmas, and may have to cancel his order (couple of boxes). Will have a definite answer for you Monday, and I will confirm my complete order with you then, if that's ok??

[Ean Austral]

I'm happy to be consignee if needs be.

As I understand it, we all meet at a set time (lunchtime or thereabouts), and divvy up the boxes.



Steve,

I can grab yours if you're away. Repay of the favour of you collecting mine last year. ;)



Ean,

Looks like I may need to adjust my order, sorry.

A guy at work has advised that he's got a few money issues leading into Christmas, and may have to cancel his order (couple of boxes). Will have a definite answer for you Monday, and I will confirm my complete order with you then, if that's ok??

No Worries Brenno,

The consignee is just a name that we can use as a contact and who will be the person who goes into the coldstore, with the others waiting outside, or thats how they do it up here.

Let me know monday with the final tally no problems.

Cheers Ean

[steveG]

No Worries Brenno,

The consignee is just a name that we can use as a contact and who will be the person who goes into the coldstore, with the others waiting outside, or thats how they do it up here.

Let me know monday with the final tally no problems.

Cheers Ean

Its the same deal down here Ean. Everyone eagerly waits in the carpark for the consignee to emerge with a forklift and pallet of prawns.
Hopefully this year the storeman doesn't have another brain freeze and leave the pallet in the truck for the return trip to Adelaide like last year :eek:

Steve

[Ean Austral]

Its the same deal down here Ean. Everyone eagerly waits in the carpark for the consignee to emerge with a forklift and pallet of prawns.
Hopefully this year the storeman doesn't have another brain freeze and leave the pallet in the truck for the return trip to Adelaide like last year :eek:

Steve

Tell me about it, I lost a good costomer over that because all her staff abused her for not getting their orders, so this year she told them all where to go..good for her and I dont blame her..but not good for me :(

Cheers Ean

[Ean Austral]

This is my list so far, let me know if I have left you out.

Hymie
Mick Marsh
Steve G
Nicho
Sleepy
Flaming strides
Brenno
DD disco
Landover
discostu
fender95vnt
bacicat2000.
Slug Burner

Have I missed anyone ?
If you haven't already can I have e-mail address for Invoice please.

Cheers Ean

[loanrangie]

This is my list so far, let me know if I have left you out.

Hymie
Mick Marsh
Steve G
Nicho
Sleepy
Flaming strides
Brenno
DD disco
Landover
discostu
fender95vnt
bacicat2000.
Slug Burner

Have I missed anyone ?
If you haven't already can I have e-mail address for Invoice please.

Cheers Ean

Hi Ean, sorry for late order , can i please have -

1 x box Under 15
2 x 15/25

regards,
Nick.

loanrangie@iinet.net.au

[Siska]

Hi Ean, if it's not too late can I please order 3 X Under 15 Endevours. And if u have any left 1 box of Tigers. Thanks mate

[brenno]

Hi Ean,

I'd like to finalise my order please:

2 x Under 8 Tigers
9 x Under 15 Endeavours
3 x 15/25 Endeavours
12 x Bugs

Thank you.

Still happy to be consignee too if no-one else volunteers.

[fraser130]

Hello Ean, I know i'm late, and I understand if it's too late, but if possible i'd like:

1 box of 15/25
2kg of Bugs.

Cheers,
Fraser

[Ean Austral]

Hello Ean, I know i'm late, and I understand if it's too late, but if possible i'd like:

1 box of 15/25
2kg of Bugs.

Cheers,
Fraser

Gday Fraser,

No problems, can do, just send me an email address as im doing Invoices now,

Cheers Ean

[Ean Austral]

Gday All,

Chasing email contacts for,
Hymie
Sleepy
fender95vnt.
Fraser130

Had no internet for last 24hrs so Invoices are being sent tonight.

Cheers Ean

[Ean Austral]

Gday All,

Still chasing email addresses for Sleepy and fender95vnt.

Sent Pm's as well.

Cheers Ean

[Sleepy]

PM Sent:angel:

[Ean Austral]

Gday All,

All Invoices have been sent..Has anyone not recieved them?

These prawns/bugs need to go on next weeks truck.

Cheers Ean

[discostu]

Gday All,

All Invoices have been sent..Has anyone not recieved them?

These prawns/bugs need to go on next weeks truck.

Cheers Ean

Hi Ean,

Just checked and nothing in my inbox??

Stu

[Ean Austral]

Have resent invoices to those that have said they didnt recieve them.


Cheers Ean

[Landover]

Have resent invoices to those that have said they didnt recieve them.


Cheers Ean

All good, thanks.

[brenno]

Haven't seen mine yet Ean.

Could you please re-send it.

[fraser130]

Gday Fraser,

No problems, can do, just send me an email address as im doing Invoices now,

Cheers Ean

Transfer done yesterday Ean, thanks!

Fraser

[DD Disco]

Hi Ean,

I also have not recieved mine, would you be able to resend please.


Cheers,

Daniel.

[brenno]

Got mine this morning, thanks Ean.

I've just paid, reference is 'brenno AULRO Inv77'.

Thanks again.

[Sleepy]

Ean,
Please check PM.
Paul

[Ean Austral]

Gday All packed orders today so can you please check I have yours and it is correct.
Hymie
9 x 15/25 endeavs
1 x 10/15 tig
1 x bugs
packed into 4 boxes

Steve G
3 x u/15 endeavs
1 x 10/15 tigs
packed in 2 boxes

Sleepy.
1 x 10/15 tig
2 x bugs
packed in 1 box

Brenno
2 x u/8 tigs
9 x u/15 endeavs
3 x 15/25 endeavs
12 x bugs
packed into 6 boxes

DD Disco
4 x u/15 endeavs
3 x bugs
packed into 2 boxes

Landover
1 x u/15 endeavs
1 x bug
packed into 1 box

discostu
3 x u/15 endeavs
6 x bugs
packed into 2 boxes

fender95vnt
2 x u/15 endeavs
packed into 1 box

Bacicat2000
1 x u/15 endeavs
2 x bugs
packed into 1 box

siska
1 x 10/15 tig
3 x u/15 endeavs
packed into 2 boxes

Loanrangie
1 x u/15 endeavs
2 x 15/25 endeavs
packed into 1 box

Fraser 130
1 x 15/25 endeavs
2 x bugs

Nicho
1 x 10/15 tig
1 x 15/25 endeavs
2 x bugs (plus 1kg bugs is in a shared box to make 3kg total)
packed into 1 box (plus the bug in the shared box

Mick Marsh, Flaming strides, Nicho,
Shared Box
Mick= 1 x 10/15 tig
Flaming= 1 x u/8 tigs
Nicho = 1 x bugs

Mr whippy ( late inclusion )
1 x u/15 endeavs
1 x 15/25 endeavs
1 x bugs
packed into 1 box

Please let me know ASAP if I have missed you or got your order wrong

Cheers Ean

[nicho]

Mine is perfect thanks mate.

[Ean Austral]

Gday All,

Do any of you guys have contact with fender95vnt.

just realised he hasn't sent me an email for his Invoice.



Cheers Ean

[Ean Austral]

Gday All,

Do any of you guys have contact with fender95vnt.

just realised he hasn't sent me an email for his Invoice.



Cheers Ean

All sorted...

Cheers Ean

[d2dave]

My order is right. Thanks Ean

Dave.

[Ean Austral]

Gday All,

Order is being dropped at Gilbert tommorrow will be at subzero cold stores in brooklyn on thursday 15th.

Brenno is the Consignee and they have his ph number.

So I will send brenno the con note # and you guys can work out a time and place to meet up.

Have been assured there will be no repeat of last years cockup.

I will post a list of people tommorrow who have orders.

Cheers Ean

[Sleepy]

Thanks again Ean,

Looks easy enough to find. I note Simsmetal is across the road, if anyone has some scrap lying around:angel:

Do we have a time of day on the 15th or do they ring brenno when they arrive?

I fluked a rostered day off so not too fussy, although would prefer not to be later in peak hour;):eek::mad:

[fclandy]

Just found this thread, obviously too late :( (unless anyone accidentally ordered too much and wants to offload a few kgs).

I get the idea this happens each year? If so, I'll have to watch the forum more carefully so I don't miss out.

[Ean Austral]

Gday All,

Order left Darwin today should be subzero next thursday.

Sent Brenno the Con-note details and my ph # for any drama's


Cheers Ean

[d2dave]

Just found this thread, obviously too late :( (unless anyone accidentally ordered too much and wants to offload a few kgs).

I get the idea this happens each year? If so, I'll have to watch the forum more carefully so I don't miss out.

I did not know about it either. I might be wrong but I thought last year it was in general chat. I was lucky and I sent Ean a PM to see if it was happening. Had I done this 24 hours later I would have missed it.

Dave.

[loanrangie]

Brenno, let us know what time of day you are planning getting to subzero so i can arrange to meet you there, around midday-2pm would be ideal.

[fender95vnt]

is there any one who is around the Berwick, Mulgrave or Mitcham area that is going to pick up their order who could assit in picking up my one box? I will be tied up in meetings that day.

Hopefully
fender95vnt

[d2dave]

As this is my first time I need to be enlightened on the process. I am guessing that we all have to meet at the same time at the cool store, yes?

Fender95vnt I can pick yours up if you have somewhere for me to deliver them as I have to travel 200 km to Melb. This providing I can fit it in my 40l engle with mine.

Dave.

[brenno]

All,

I'll be contacting the coolstore on Monday or Tuesday to check our orders progress and confirm it's impending arrival.

At this very early stage, we will be meeting at the coolstore at 11.30am on Thursday to divide the order.

I will confirm the exact time and day to meet next week, so don't take the above as gospel just yet.

If anyone can't make it at the confirmed time and day, please arrange for someone to collect on your behalf, as I won't be able to hang around long due to having to get back to work. If for some reason there are uncollected orders on the day, I will bring them back, and you can arrange with me to collect it from Lara.

If anyone wants my contact number, please let me know, and I'll PM it to you.

[loanrangie]

Sounds good to me, i can collect for anyone over the NE/E side that cant collect themselves.

[Ean Austral]

As this is my first time I need to be enlightened on the process. I am guessing that we all have to meet at the same time at the cool store, yes?

Fender95vnt I can pick yours up if you have somewhere for me to deliver them as I have to travel 200 km to Melb. This providing I can fit it in my 40l engle with mine.

Dave.

If you have to travel that far and cant fit them all into your car fridge, dont make the mistake of putting them into an esky with ice, as the ice will defrost the prawns.

Just wrap them up to keep the direct sun off them and leave them in the boxes.We have people drive up from Katherine 300kms away and drive back and they are still frozen.. These will be at about -25 so they are far colder than ice which is about -2.

Cheers Ean

[d2dave]

Ean, My order would fit in a 40 litre Engle wouldn't it? I would reckon 6 kg of prawns and 1 of bugs would be a shoe in.

Dave.

[Ean Austral]

Ean, My order would fit in a 40 litre Engle wouldn't it? I would reckon 6 kg of prawns and 1 of bugs would be a shoe in.

Dave.

Yep, a 3kg box is about shoebox size. So should be safe.

Cheers Ean

[nicho]

is there any one who is around the Berwick, Mulgrave or Mitcham area that is going to pick up their order who could assit in picking up my one box? I will be tied up in meetings that day.

Hopefully
fender95vnt

I'm in Pakenham and can pick up ur order if you like

[nicho]

Anyone else down my way I can pick up for you all I have an 80ltr fridge and a 170ltr cooler so plenty of room for a heap of prawns. Just let me know and I'll help out who I can

[Sleepy]

If you have to travel that far and cant fit them all into your car fridge, dont make the mistake of putting them into an esky with ice, as the ice will defrost the prawns.

Just wrap them up to keep the direct sun off them and leave them in the boxes.We have people drive up from Katherine 300kms away and drive back and they are still frozen.. These will be at about -25 so they are far colder than ice which is about -2.

Cheers Ean

Glad you mentioned that Ean, That is exactly what I had planned to do. :eek:

[fender95vnt]

thanks for the offer Mr whippy but all the suburbs I can get to that day are in the East or SE so a fair distance from the pick up point. If Nicho could pick them up I can get someone to pick them up from him in Pakenham or maybe Mulgrave. I'll pm Nicho

[d2dave]

thanks for the offer Mr whippy but all the suburbs I can get to that day are in the East or SE so a fair distance from the pick up point. If Nicho could pick them up I can get someone to pick them up from him in Pakenham or maybe Mulgrave. I'll pm Nicho

It would not be a problem as I can then go home via Yarra Glen/Yea. Save on city link costs.

Dave.

[Ean Austral]

Gday All,
Rang Gilberts today and they said the seafood is leaving Adelaide tommorrow and be ready for collection thursday morning.

I will PM the ph # to brenno, but sub zero should ring when they arrive.

Cheers Ean

[fraser130]

Is there anyone near the city who could manage to pick mine up and keep it till Sat morning?
Cheers,

Fraser

[slug_burner]

Is there anyone near the city who could manage to pick mine up and keep it till Sat morning?
Cheers,

Fraser

how much stuff have you ordered? kgs should be enouh to work out rough volume

[steveG]

how much stuff have you ordered? kgs should be enouh to work out rough volume

From the order summary that Ean did:
Fraser 130
1 x 15/25 endeavs
2 x bugs

Steve

[Landover]

Is there anyone near the city who could manage to pick mine up and keep it till Sat morning?
Cheers,

Fraser

I can take them back to my home and bring them to the city on the weekend as I'm working anyway. I should have enough room in the deep freeze for them. I'm afternoon shift Thursday night If you want me to drop them off then. I'll put the freezer in the car the keep them frozen.

[fraser130]

I can take them back to my home and bring them to the city on the weekend as I'm working anyway. I should have enough room in the deep freeze for them. I'm afternoon shift Thursday night If you want me to drop them off then. I'll put the freezer in the car the keep them frozen.

David, That would be fantastic! The Saturday option would be great.
I'm more than happy to pick them up in the City if that helps?

Cheers,
Fraser

[loanrangie]

They are so close i can almost taste the beer battered tempura prawns i'm going to make ;)

[brenno]

Ok boys and girls,

I have called the coolstore to confirm the arrival of our Christmas goodies. All going to plan, the shipment SHOULD be available Thursday morning.

We will all meet at the coolstore at 11.30am on Thursday the 15th December to divide the separate orders. If you can't get there at this time for whatever reason, I will bring the remaining orders back with me to Lara. You will then need to arrange to collect them from me.

I cannot hang around too long as I will need to get back to work, so please be there on time.

Can all involved please PM me your contact numbers so that should a problem arise, I can let you all know.

Thanks again to Ean for all his work in making this happen.

[Sleepy]

Thanks Brenno. PM sent. See you Thursday.

[steveG]

In case anyone is running late, I should be OK to take an order or 2 back to work with me at Altona North. Only 5 mins away from the arranged pickup point as opposed to having to chase Brenno back down the freeway to Lara.

I'll throw in a spare 60L esky just in case..0405 190224 in case you need it.

If it really goes pear shaped for you on the day I can grab your order from Brenno's and bring to work with me on Friday if it helps.

Steve

[d2dave]

Can someone give me the address of the coolstore please?

Brenno PM sent.

Dave.

[brenno]

Sorry Dave, here you go:

41 McDonald Rd, Brooklyn, VIC

[Mick_Marsh]

I can take them back to my home and bring them to the city on the weekend as I'm working anyway. I should have enough room in the deep freeze for them. I'm afternoon shift Thursday night If you want me to drop them off then. I'll put the freezer in the car the keep them frozen.
Dave,
Could you pick mine up for me please?
I'll be in contact later to arrange a suitable time for pickup.
Thanks
Mick

[Landover]

Ok for those I'm picking up for I'll confirm your orders.

Fraser130:
1 x 3kg 15/25 Endv Prawns
2kg Bugs.

Bacicat2000:
1 x 3kg U15 Endv Prawns
2kg Bugs.

Mich_Marsh:
1 x 3kg 10/15 Tiger Prawns

[discostu]

Thanks Matt PM sent
Stu

[Hymie]

Eastern Suburbs and Gippslanders, I'll be heading down to do a pick up and I already have 1 drop off out at Sandringham if anybody needs a hand with freight.

[fraser130]

Ok for those I'm picking up for I'll confirm your orders.

Fraser130:
1 x 3kg 15/25 Endv Prawns
2kg Bugs.



That's spot on David, I can't thank you enough!
When would you prefer me to grab them from you?

Fraser

[Mick_Marsh]

Ok for those I'm picking up for I'll confirm your orders.

Mich_Marsh:
1 x 3kg 10/15 Tiger Prawns

Confirmed.
Thanks Dave

[loanrangie]

Quickest way to get there if you are coming from the ring rd is get off at Boundary Rd Laverton heading east, left into Fairbairn then right into Sommerville rd then right into Macdonald and its only 200m or so from there.

[Sleepy]

Nice to meet you all. Thanks for doing the organising this end, Brenno.
Sorry couldn't stay, had to get those prawns out of the sun.:D.

And, of course, thanks again Ean!

Gas bottle's full, beer's in the fridge, Prawns/Bugs for dinner.:twobeers::spudnikbackflip:

[Toppa]

Thanks to Ean,

And thanks to Matt for dishing out the goods and for looking after my sister (get your minds out of the gutter!!)

sorry i didnt get there in person to match up a few more faces with names....next time

cheers
Chris

[nicho]

Thanks to Ean and to Brenno. A quick trip to queen Vic market and I got oysters flat head and scollops to go with my prawns and bugs. Gonna be a seafood feast to remember tonite. Thanks guys and good to meet a few new faces. Merry Christmas and a safe and happy new years to all

[brenno]

A pleasure to meet you all, and to help where I could.

Unfortunately, I've ended up short 5 boxes, and a bag of bugs short too, so if anyone has extra from what they should have, could you please let me know.

I've spoken to Ean, and he is going to check with his skipper (the fella who picked up his order early), and see if he has extra's too.

Thanks in advance.

[d2dave]

I have just arrived home with mine. Firstly a big thanks to Ean for doing this.

Also Matt(brenno) Thanks for doing all the organising and helping me sort my problem. As it turned out I got a phone call from the bloke at Frankston and he told me that they had opened their box/es and that their order was correct. So I did not end up getting what I ordered but I am happy with what I got. I sure hope you find the rest of yours.

Also thanks to Hymie for the ice.

Merry Christmas every one, have a great new year and please drive safely, so we can all be back next year.

Now what shall I have for tea tonight?

Dave

[slug_burner]

Ean,

Thank you for the consignment of seafood. Look forward to munching on the variety. I can see a seafood platter in my future.


Brenno,

Thanks for taking the lead. Hope your boxes get sorted sorry to hear that you have had a hiccough.


slug_burner

[Hymie]

Thanks to everyone involved, it was great to put faces to names and catch up ith a few from last year as well. A bit of a bugger with the missing bits, but at least we got them on the day this year!

[Landover]

Thanks to Ean for his big effort in organising the Prawn and Brenno for distributing them our end. All my orders were correct with no extras so no luck here Brenno, hope it sorted soon.

Those Bugs should have a health warning, tried squashing them into the fridge and cut my hands up:(. There mean little buggers.

Now where is that Post on Prawn recipes.

[Homestar]

Just want to pass on a big thanks to Landover for picking my order up today:), and to also thank Ean for organising this, and Brenno for the distribution effort.

Have a great & tasty Christmas all.

Cheers guys, - Gav

[Ean Austral]

I have just arrived home with mine. Firstly a big thanks to Ean for doing this.

Also Matt(brenno) Thanks for doing all the organising and helping me sort my problem. As it turned out I got a phone call from the bloke at Frankston and he told me that they had opened their box/es and that their order was correct. So I did not end up getting what I ordered but I am happy with what I got. I sure hope you find the rest of yours.

Also thanks to Hymie for the ice.

Merry Christmas every one, have a great new year and please drive safely, so we can all be back next year.

Now what shall I have for tea tonight?

Dave

Sorry to say, but I dont understand this part, if you didnt get what you ordered then you have the wrong box.

Every box had the persons name on it and what was inside, so the only way you got the wrong order is to have someone else's.

If ou have a look on the box they came in it shoud tell you who's order you have.

Cheers Ean

[Mick_Marsh]

Thanks to Ean for his big effort in organising the Prawn and Brenno for distributing them our end. All my orders were correct with no extras so no luck here Brenno, hope it sorted soon.

Those Bugs should have a health warning, tried squashing them into the fridge and cut my hands up:(. There mean little buggers.

Now where is that Post on Prawn recipes.
Here ya go.

I take it you collected mine OK.

Would tomorrow evening be a suitabl time for collection?

regards
Mick

[Ean Austral]

Has anyone else got what they never ordered ?

I fail to undertand what happened today, as I spoke with the coldstore and they tell that people had access to the pallet before Brenno got there, but the pallet was consigned to Brenno,so how that happened is beyond my understanding.

I now find that someone has boxes missing and its impossible to follow up from my end..So the person that the order was consigned to (Brenno )has now had to go short, and the supplier ( Me ) now has to go out of pocket to replace his missing stock.

I can only hope that whoever has ended up with extra, and believe me if you have an extra 15kg of prawns you would know..come forward and says so.

Cheers Ean

[Sleepy]

Has anyone else got what they never ordered ?



My order was correct thanks Ean.

[Hymie]

I received my 4 boxes and 4 boxes only.

[d2dave]

Ean. There was no box with my name on it. When everone else had their boxes there was only one left and it had the name Muzza on it. Brenno made some phone calls and it was thought that some one who got to the pallet before us must have mine. So we arranged for me to go and swap.

As I was en route I got a phone call being told that they had checked their order and it was correct. So I kept the one that I now have, otherwise I would have got nothing.

Also at this stage I was a long way from Brooklyn end every one would be gone any way. What else could I have done?

As for anyone getting extra we were all present when the pallet came out and we all distributed what was on it.

Dave.

[Ean Austral]

Ean. There was no box with my name on it. When everone else had their boxes there was only one left and it had the name Muzza on it. Brenno made some phone calls and it was thought that some one who got to the pallet before us must have mine. So we arranged for me to go and swap.

As I was en route I got a phone call being told that they had checked their order and it was correct. So I kept the one that I now have, otherwise I would have got nothing.

Also at this stage I was a long way from Brooklyn end every one would be gone any way. What else could I have done?

As for anyone getting extra we were all present when the pallet came out and we all distributed what was on it.

Dave.

Well thats even more confusing Dave, as muzza had 2 boxes 1 he packed himself whilst he was on the boat and 1 I packed, and in both of those boxes there were no bugs, but somehow you seem to have gotten something you didnt order, so try and understand it from my end.

I pack every order myself and write up the boxes, so I cant blame anyone at my end other than me, plus I have a book and tally how many outer boxes are packed, then compare it to orders then put it on the pallet.

Anyway whats happened has happened but things dont seem like they should from my end, and im now trying to find how to replace the prawns and get them to Melbourne during christmas.

Cheers Ean

[nicho]

Reposted above

[nicho]

My order was perfect 1 box of tigers 1 box of endeavors and 3kg of bugs. 1 bag of bugs was in a mixed box as you posted they would be.
If someone outside of the forum was allowed to take their box(s) before we got there what was stopping someone from the cool store helping themselves and leaving the blame to placed on that person. Just saying, it was obvious they were big boxes of prawns and who wouldn't want them just before Christmas.

[Landover]

I packed, and in both of those boxes there were no bugs, but somehow you seem to have gotten something you didnt order, so try and understand it from my end.

Cheers Ean

Dave will correct me if I'm wrong but he did not get any Bugs in that box, just prawns.

[Ean Austral]

Dave will correct me if I'm wrong but he did not get any Bugs in that box, just prawns.

I can corrrect you, I mis read what he said so it my mistake.

Cheers Ean

[Ean Austral]

It seems as though some are feeling that i accusing them of stealing, which im not..Im trying to work out how this happened..

So I have PM'd Brenno and sorted something out, so if all are happy with what they have thats fine.

Ean

[d2dave]

Ean. All fine with me, and once again thanks.

Dave.

[brenno]

Ean. There was no box with my name on it. When everone else had their boxes there was only one left and it had the name Muzza on it. Brenno made some phone calls and it was thought that some one who got to the pallet before us must have mine. So we arranged for me to go and swap.

As I was en route I got a phone call being told that they had checked their order and it was correct. So I kept the one that I now have, otherwise I would have got nothing.

Also at this stage I was a long way from Brooklyn end every one would be gone any way. What else could I have done?

As for anyone getting extra we were all present when the pallet came out and we all distributed what was on it.

Dave.


Well thats even more confusing Dave, as muzza had 2 boxes 1 he packed himself whilst he was on the boat and 1 I packed, and in both of those boxes there were no bugs, but somehow you seem to have gotten something you didnt order, so try and understand it from my end.

I pack every order myself and write up the boxes, so I cant blame anyone at my end other than me, plus I have a book and tally how many outer boxes are packed, then compare it to orders then put it on the pallet.

Anyway whats happened has happened but things dont seem like they should from my end, and im now trying to find how to replace the prawns and get them to Melbourne during christmas.

Cheers Ean

What Dave says is true Ean. There was a box with Muzza marked on it, but no box with Mr. Whippy on it. At the time we discovered it, there was still 6 or so of us there who saw it, and those guys were also there when I was calling Scott.

I called Scott Coe (??) I think it was, there was a con-note at subzero with his name on it, who was relaying messages to Ian (who was driving back to Seaford), the skipper who had been in early to collect his order. Dave was passed my phone to arrange to meet with Ian and Scott, as we assumed that they had Dave's box, as Dave had Muzza's.

I don't know what Ian and Scott collected from the coldstore unfortunately, but there was definitely a box left behind with Muzza on it, with 3 boxes of prawns, no bugs, hence my efforts to contact Scott to try and sort it out.

In all the confusion of breaking up the pallet, and trying to sort out Dave's order, I just assumed I had all of my order at the end of everything. Compounding my confusion was the fact I had Siska's order to take with me too. Steve helped me pack my esky's, but I didn't count everything before I left. I just assumed it was all there.

To be clear, I've told Ean that I don't think anyone I met today would have kept anything that they shouldn't.

I can also see Ean's point, and I commend his customer service.

[slug_burner]

One carton (as would be used for 9 kg) with correct name, contents as expected.

[loanrangie]

I also received the correct order, 1 x box clearly labled "Loanrangie" with 3 boxes of prawns inside , 2x 15/25's and 1 x U15's.

Thankyou Ean, hope everything gets sorted out.

[steveG]

Mine was also correct. 2 outer boxes, 2 boxes of prawns in each (total of 3x endeavour and 1 tiger).

Edit:
Many thanks Ean for arranging this again this year. I know you do a heap of work to make this happen and its disappointing that its again been screwed up by people outside your control.

I'd love to have your prawns again next xmas - but will understand completely if you don't wish to do it again.

Steve

[DD Disco]

My order was exactly as was described - no extras unfortunately Brenno.

1 x box with 3 x 3kg endeavours
1 x box with 1 x 3kg endeavours and 3kg bugs.

Ean thank you for organising this again this year.

Sorry to hear that a couple of the orders have turned out to be incorrect / missing. It seems quite strange that the cold store would allow anyone access to the shipment before the consignee was there to collect.

Cheers,
Daniel.

[discostu]

First off, thanks to Ean and Brenno for all their help

It was good to see alot of faces again

As for the orders, mine was correct- 2 boxes labled 'discostu' 1 with 3x U15 endeav, 1 with 6kg bugs

Can't work out how Muzza has the right order considering there was a box with his name on it when we started sorting??

I hope all is worked out and everyone has an enjoyable, safe and happy Christmas

Thanks again
Cheers
Stu

[Siska]

Thanks to Ean for your product and for organizing everything. Also thanks to Brenno for picking up my order and storing it over night for me. I owe you a beer or two when we finaly meet up one day.

[fender95vnt]

Thanks to Ean for my order 1 outer with my name on it. Thanks to Brenno for his distribution. And thanks to Mr Whippy for delivery to my door (you legend).
Merry Christmas to all.

[d2dave]

Thanks to Ean for my order 1 outer with my name on it. Thanks to Brenno for his distribution. And thanks to Mr Whippy for delivery to my door (you legend).
Merry Christmas to all.

I had prawns for tea last Saturday night,:beer: and no I am not a legend. Ean is the legend!:TakeABow:

Dave.

[Ean Austral]

Brenno PM Sent.

Cheers Ean

[fraser130]

A great big thanks to Ean (again this year) and Brenno for taking the consignment. Also a big thanks to David for picking up my order (AND delivering them to my door!)
I definately only have 1 3kg box of prawns, and 1 bag of bugs.
Sorry to hear about the troubles:(

Cheers,
Fraser

[Ean Austral]

Well the orders should now be sorted, and brenno tells me Toll offered a better service and coldstore, so could be a better option next year.

Cheers Ean

[Ean Austral]

So, been waiting on some feedback on the bugs..

Something that would be worth doing again?

Cheers Ean

[Sleepy]

So, been waiting on some feedback on the bugs..


Terrific thanks Ean. Very worthwhile :ohyes:

[Hymie]

Definitely were, bugs were yummy!

[Mick_Marsh]

Got to say, Ean, everywhere I've taken your prawns, everybody has commented how plump they are. Just had a few more tonight.
Thankyou for your efforts.
I might try a box of bugs next year.
Again, thanks.
And thankyou Brenno and Dave for the Melbourne end.
Mick

[nicho]

Bugs are D E L I C I O U S very happy with my hole order. The prawns are the best I've had in years. Hope you do it again next year I'll be up for more of everything

[brenno]

A MASSIVE, MASSIVE, MASSIVE THANK YOU TO EAN FOR EVERYTHING!!!

The coldstore that I collected the replacement prawns from is so much better than the other one we originally went to. So much more professional.

Thanks again Ean for supplying replacements for the one's that went missing. Your customer service is top notch, and is very rarely found these days.

Oh, and everyone loves the freshness and taste of the prawns and bugs.

[discostu]

Ean,
FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
no other way to describe your quality seafood, and service:BigThumb:
Thanks again
Bring on Christmas 2012[biggrin]
Stu