OKA Gathering 2018

Paul Scherek
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24 Jan 2018 05:53 #61 by Paul Scherek

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Well we nearly made it.....got as far as Sale when we ran out of electricity..... nearly new Bosch alternator not doing the job. Made it home on solar panels. Maybe next year...
Have fun all, photos please.
Cheers,
Paul

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24 Jan 2018 11:29 #62 by DarrenWebster303

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See you all there.

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Harry
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31 Jan 2018 14:09 #63 by Harry

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Well a big thank you to you all that made the 2018 gathering sorry for those that could not make it ... you can always pick a venue ( don’t be shy ) we are an easy bunch to please

The weather was hot .
The water cool .
The beer cold

And the company of others priceless
What else ( is there really )

Now for someone to find a new or another please to hold a gathering

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Harry
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19 Sep 2018 07:09 #64 by Harry

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Mmmm does not time fly and soon the Oka gathering is upon us again yahoo
Does anyone have a suggestion for the 2019 Australia Day gathering ?????
I know it may be a little early to ask but some Oka owners need a little time to organize themselves with work and time off so don’t be shy show us you favorite place ( water to swim in would be nice )

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19 Sep 2018 16:05 #65 by Peter_n_Margaret

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We are camped at Mexican Hat in the Fowlers Bay Conservation Park right now.
Distances are +/-200km????
Half way between Melbourne and Perth - about 1700km from each.
900k west of Adelaide.
2000km west of Sydney.
2200km SW of Brisbane.
One long drop toilet. No other facilities.
Not many people come here and there would be plenty of camping space about 200m from where we are now.
Fishing, 4WD tracks along the coast, swimming.

Cheers,
Peter

Cheers, Peter.
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19 Sep 2018 19:33 #66 by Joseph Baz

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Peter,love the scenery and the country side.......don't think that you are selective enough about the company you keep...LOL
Cheers,Joe

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20 Sep 2018 07:03 #67 by Peter_n_Margaret

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Nothing wrong with the company Joe - they appreciate these places too.
Cheers,
Peter

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Harry
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09 Dec 2018 10:09 #68 by Harry

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Are the east coast owners group having an Oka gathering (Australia Day ) long weekend???
Any one got any place in mind ?????
Let’s get the ball rolling so the Okas can roll

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Peter and Carla #396
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09 Dec 2018 14:51 #69 by Peter and Carla #396

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How about where Peter and Sandra suggested, the Nymboida River where we had it I think in 2016. It was a great place and it's about time we made it a bit closer for the Cane Toads.
Cheere Peter.

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Peter and Sandra OKA 374
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09 Dec 2018 16:22 #70 by Peter and Sandra OKA 374

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Sounds good, as Peter said it is about time to have another northern one so I'll join in for another vote for Nymboida.

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09 Dec 2018 20:44 #71 by Ralley

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Sounds good!

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10 Dec 2018 04:28 #72 by Chalkie

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I"m in.

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10 Dec 2018 05:03 #73 by Paul Scherek

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Me too for Nymboida. Hope I make it this time!!

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Peter and Sandra OKA 374
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10 Dec 2018 05:54 #74 by Peter and Sandra OKA 374

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So if we have a consensus and it is to be Nymboida I will volunteer to contact NPWS and let them know as they asked last time if we could advise them of any largish group attending. Mainly for safety reasons in case of bushfires etc, the rangers down at Geehi also asked us to advise them for the same reasons and I guess that is ok as ultimately it is their responsibility for the park. There is no cost for camping it is all free, access is definately 4wd, bring kayaks etc as the river is clear and clean, no need to bring water there is millions of gallons flowing past.
So will I go ahead and contact them?

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10 Dec 2018 06:01 #75 by fran philipson

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Fran and George are intending to be there.

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11 Dec 2018 10:03 #76 by Chalkie

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Members pics from 2016 Nymboida gathering

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14 Dec 2018 09:52 #77 by Lang

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Lang and Bev in #200 are in.

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Peter and Sandra OKA 374
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18 Dec 2018 09:17 #78 by Peter and Sandra OKA 374

Peter and Sandra OKA 374 replied the topic: OKA Gathering 2018

Ok all set, I've been onto National Parks who thanked me for contacting them, they mainly like to know so that in an emergency like bushfire or heavy rain where people are and if they are likely to need supplies etc if they can't get out.
I told them that someone would probably be there from early in the week through to after the long weekend. I'm not sure at this point when we will be there but likely before the weekend.
The river has been running a banker the last week and they expected it to be right up to the bottom of the hill from the loo for those that have been there before.
Peter

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18 Dec 2018 15:02 #79 by Robb

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We'll defenantly try to get there this year.
If that river is up near that toilet area that's one swollen river,didn't think we had that much rain?

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18 Dec 2018 15:11 #80 by Peter and Sandra OKA 374

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The bottom of the track up to the loo, so right over that big grassy flat before you climb up to the higher level of the camping area and the loo. The ranger reckoned they had had about 120+ mm up there.

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