Fraser Island, No bogging, Tent up, all good

[stevo68]

Hey All,

First time camping and first time for Fraser, what an experience https://www.aulro.com/afvb/. As many of you know I bogged the beasty on Bribie due to inexperience, so this was going to be my first time back on sand 8O . When we got to Rainbow beach then out to Inskip, the heart started to beat a little faster. Moreso when the airing down of the tyres began. As we approached the point where the barge was ( I was last one down) I hit the boggy sand and gunned it. No probs at all, amazing what happens when you do the right thing. https://www.aulro.com/afvb/. Then onto the barge:

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Over safely and onto the island. Rain was coming down and the thoughts of putting up the tent regularly kept popping into my mind. Now we have hit the inland road, boy is that good to loosen up the ol motions. Soon we hit the long stretches of beach, how amazing, to be driving along with the ocean crashing near by. At one stage we had to pull over, and perhaps Ill let Josh tell the story as to why. So whilst we were over, time for a photo opportunity :wink:

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After driving for sometime looking for a campsite, one was chosen. It had stopped raining so was keen to get the "palace" up. After struggling for a while 8O , Harry & Chris came and lent a hand ( Thanks again https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ ) and soon the main structure was up with the black clouds getting closer and closer. Then it ****ed down and the kids and I made a mad panic to toss stuff into the tent, and wait so we could put up the annexe and other bits and pieces. The fancy people in their camper trailers were already up and having cups of coffee :wink: , meanwhile I was ready to have a caniption. No sleep, nothing to eat since 5am ( we are now around 3.30/4) but finally after rain got the rest of the tent up.

Pic taken next day when it was sunny
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This is what we woke up too:

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I had a few hassles to start trying to work out how to use half the stuff I bought 8O , Harry and I tried to get my duel burner to work for half an hr till we finally had a trickle of a flame and after waiting 1/2 hr to try and boil water, Outlaw kindly lent me his gas burner so the kids and I could eat. After having not eaten in over 12hrs the pasta hardly hit the plate till it was gone :cry: . Thankfully the next day Capt Rightfoot showed me how it worked and we were cooking with gas, hmm well premium unleaded 8O .

Saturday was the main day to explore and off we went with Outlaw and Camo, interspersed with Xbox, Grimace, bumping into Drivesafe and catching up with everyone for a BBQ fire :wink: which was great.

The days outing-

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Night time

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All in all a great first time out, couldnt have gone with better people, new faces, old faces, wives, partners and children. I know my 2 younguns had a ball, plus we got to do some 4WDing over some of the tracks. So thanks to all my fellow club members for a memorable and wonderful 3 days. The D3 is a sandpit and will be getting scrubbed and Im looking forward to the next adventure,

Regards

Stevo

[NOZ]

Glad the rain disappeared for you all, good thing you sealed the tent Stevo.

Great pics, I hope I can attend the next trip to Frazer https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[LoadedDisco]

Great pics looks like all had a good trip.
I see from one photo HARRY got caught playing in the bushes. https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[Farnarkle]

Great Piccies keep em coming https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ All I can do at the moment is look through others eyes https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ 23 days till settlement then I can start shopping for my D3

[Grimace]

Great trip report Stevo https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ good to see you and the kids enjoyed yourselfs.

My highlight was relaxing for a good hour at lake mckenzie... luved it 8)

[NOZ]

Originally posted by Farnarkle
Great Piccies keep em coming https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ All I can do at the moment is look through others eyes https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ 23 days till settlement then I can start shopping for my D3

Got to sell the house to buy a D3, now thats passion :wink:

[PCH]

Great report Steve.

I haven't taken mine near any sand pits yet.

My 5 year old brings home enough sand from the school sand pit in his pants to make our own beach at home https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Chris

[charliebrisbane]

Excellent report Stevo, nic pics. Makes me want to got back. Oh hang on I am going back in 3 weeks over Anzac weekend yeeehah. I have been about 7 times before and love it every time. The last time I stayed over new years and camped near Yerong ( think thats how its spelt).

I have never stayed in a unit there before but will this time at Happy Valley for a bit of a luxurious weekend. Cant wait.

Charlie

[stevo68]

Thanks for the comments, make sure you check out Drivesafes and Incisors threads as they have some great pics as well. There was video footage as well taken by Drivesafe of the landies in procession along the beach and pics taken by other members. Am looking forward to seeing those ones myself. The leopard boardies didnt make an appearance unfortunately, too many backpackers around if ya get my drift :wink: ,

Regards

Stevo

P.S. Fingers crossed the missus doesnt read this thread https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[drivesafe]

Well Stevo, for all your worrying, your tent came down and packed away in no time at all.

On your next trip you will be a pro. 8)

So I take it you are hooked well and truly now.

Cheers

[stevo68]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>So I take it you are hooked well and truly now[/b][/quote] I certainly am, especially as I know what I am doing now and know how all the things work :wink: just have to work out which, or both of the next trips I can make https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ ,

Regards

Stevo

[Ace]

Some good pics. Now all i need to do is convince stacey that camping is fun. :roll: https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[stevo68]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Now all i need to do is convince stacey that camping is fun[/b][/quote] It was only me and my 2 oldest children, my partner and our youngest one stayed at home. She is now wishing she came, her main hesitation initially was lack of facilities ( even though I had a portaloo and shower) and well she couldnt have come if she wanted to as car was chockablock. So guess who is looking into either roofracks or a camper trailer, so that all the family can come, ideally to one of the next GCLRO/SE QLD gathering,

Regards

Stevo

[Grimace]

8O its not fair stevo... i want your budget when it comes to campin gear.... WE DIDNT EVEN HAVE A LIGHT :oops: https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

And i forgot my UHF (i only own three handhelds u think i would remmember atleast one :roll: )

[stevo68]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>i want your budget when it comes to campin gear[/b][/quote] Nah, I think your a top bloke mate, but I aint sharin my camping budget with anyone. I have to gvie payoffs so I can have my $$$ for what I want :wink:

Regards

Stevo

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Originally posted by stevo68
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>i want your budget when it comes to campin gear Nah, I think your a top bloke mate, but I aint sharin my camping budget with anyone. I have to gvie payoffs so I can have my $$$ for what I want :wink:

Regards

Stevo[/b][/quote]
Did the camping budget mean the leopard skin shorts had to stay in the draw for a few nights?? :wink: :wink: https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[stevo68]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Did the camping budget mean the leopard skin shorts had to stay in the draw for a few nights?? [/b][/quote] No I actually did bring them, but having seen the sights down at Eli Creek didnt want to scare off the attractions :wink: . However they will be coming out on the next trip https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ ,

Regards

Stevo

[NOZ]

Game man Stevo :wink:

[stevo68]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Game man Stevo [/b][/quote] Thats me mate, quite happy to take on the taunts https://www.aulro.com/afvb/. I know it really is a case of jealousy 8O ,

Regards

Stevo

[NOZ]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ You have a good chin there Stevo :wink:

[harry]

8) good to see you and the kids enjoyed your trip,
liked your pics too, I don't need to put up mine as you and inc have got it covered.

[incisor]

common harry, put ya pics in the trip folder mate....

[stevo68]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>common harry, put ya pics in the trip folder mate....
[/b][/quote] Yeah Harry, put up ya pics, and yes we all had a great time,

Regards

Stevo

[LoadedDisco]

Stevo you should market these shorts you will make a killing on this thread. https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Originally posted by LoadedDisco
Stevo you should market these shorts you will make a killing on this thread. https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
mmmm... leopard skin short envy 8O 8O 8O

[NOZ]

Hey Captain, after your comment of a cuppa on a boys weekend away you might be right at home in a pair :wink: https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[stevo68]

Im sure I can organise some leopard shorts for you fellas that want some :wink: , really nice feel to them, kind of velour, feels sexy against the skin 8O ,

Regards

Stevo

[NOZ]

I am right thanks Stevo :wink: https://www.aulro.com/afvb/