AU SHOW N' SHINE & BBQ DAY...

[AUI99]

I was at last years BBQ and i was wondering when the next one will be???? It's been a year since the last one, well and truly a year!

[Soundwarp]

Hmmmm BBQ day sounds like a heap of fun..........

[Bucknaked]

Originally Posted by Soundwarp

Hmmmm BBQ day sounds like a heap of fun..........

Organised on for the 13th of October on the Gold Coast. I'll even come up for it. :

[Soundwarp]

Originally Posted by Bucknaked

Organised on for the 13th of October on the Gold Coast. I'll even come up for it. :

Well i hope i can make that one, i bet i'm *** out bush or just buist with work......
Hell i might try and put in leave for then...

[Bucknaked]

Originally Posted by Soundwarp

Well i hope i can make that one, i bet i'm *** out bush or just buist with work......
Hell i might try and put in leave for then...

I had a type. I mean't you should organise one for the 13th. Day before the AFD show.

[Casper]

Looking at organizing one later this year if possible.
At the moment I just dont have the time to get everything together but later this year I will try to get something going.

[Riksta]

Would be cool to have one here in SA too.

Just thinking, I wonder how difficult it would be to make it "national", ie one in each state on the same date.

[GK]

Originally Posted by Riksta

Would be cool to have one here in SA too.

Just thinking, I wonder how difficult it would be to make it "national", ie one in each state on the same date.

Good idea, but would need clued in, switched on and passionate Casper types (read AU crazy!) in each state. LOL!

BTW Casper, I have a few ideas for such a day, as leftover from reflections about the last excellent event. Contact me if you'd like such feedback.

Cheers,

GK

[V3RSAC3]

Originally Posted by Riksta

Would be cool to have one here in SA too.

Just thinking, I wonder how difficult it would be to make it "national", ie one in each state on the same date.

haha, yeah would be great, id love to organise one in SA aswell ... but i think for something like this i'd need more help, not being able to do it all on my own ... and i'd need deffinate numbers of people who will definatly turn up, not like on sunday ... 16 cars didnt show!!!!! disappointing!

[Riksta]

Originally Posted by nversace

haha, yeah would be great, id love to organise one in SA aswell ... but i think for something like this i'd need more help, not being able to do it all on my own ... and i'd need deffinate numbers of people who will definatly turn up, not like on sunday ... 16 cars didnt show!!!!! disappointing!

I'll be willing to help out with bits & pieces.

Either that, or I'm thinking - ROADTRIP TO MELBOURNE!!!

That is, if the Melbournites don't limit it to AU's with Vic registration only!

[Pinkbits]

Originally Posted by Riksta

I'll be willing to help out with bits & pieces.

Either that, or I'm thinking - ROADTRIP TO MELBOURNE!!!

That is, if the Melbournites don't limit it to AU's with Vic registration only!

Not at all, the more the merrier! We had a few down from ACT/NSW, mechan1k, Falkeen, Bucknaked, chief. Forgive me if i left anyone out

[GK]

Originally Posted by Pinkbits

Not at all, the more the merrier! We had a few down from ACT/NSW, mechan1k, Falkeen, Bucknaked, chief. Forgive me if i left anyone out

It was great to have a few Northerners join us down South. The more the merrier I say.

Nice name change by the way!

GK

[V3RSAC3]

Originally Posted by Riksta

... Either that, or I'm thinking - ROADTRIP TO MELBOURNE!!! ...

so who's going to drive your car all the way back when we drag ur but from a pub lolz ... nahh would be good, but would need to be planned at least 6months in advance to allow people to organise finance and to finalize bookings ... but a good idea to look into for 2008!!!!

[Riksta]

Originally Posted by nversace

so who's going to drive your car all the way back when we drag ur but from a pub lolz

You've met me once, and you know exactly what I'm like!!! Classic. :

Honestly though when I go on roadtrips like this, if they involve alcohol I don't drive back the day after, I wait til the next day.

In all seriousness I would LOVE to get my car on the open road and head to Melbourne for something like this dependent on funds available and stuff, but if its not going to go ahead I'm sure some of us here in SA could organise something.

[MAFIA]

Originally Posted by Riksta

Would be cool to have one here in SA too.

Just thinking, I wonder how difficult it would be to make it "national", ie one in each state on the same date.

That a great idea, as i'm happy to be event organiser here in WA.

[Casper]

Feedback is always wanted and appreciated. Just post it up here.

Anyone else with feedback from last year please post too. I know it was far from perfect but for a first go it showed us a lot of good (and bad).

[GK]

Originally Posted by Casper

Feedback is always wanted and appreciated. Just post it up here.

Anyone else with feedback from last year please post too. I know it was far from perfect but for a first go it showed us a lot of good (and bad).

It was a very good day. Lots of names to faces, a real encouragement for us AUvians! Thanks to everyone who made it possible.

Feedback / Ideas
I reckon the judging panel and catagories need to be agreed upon before the day. Just make proceedings smoother and give us an idea of what catagories we can enter. Such catagories could be posted up here beforehand.

Judging to take place earlier in the day, before food is being prepared. That way nobody that needs to leave early for whatever reason misses out, and the respective winners of each catagory get duly awarded.

A team responsible for the overseeing of the day (Casper and trusted associates) who delegate sub responsibilites for trophy selection, judging, food purchasing and cooking to others. In this way the overseeing team has a handle on everything, but is fairly free on the day to plug any gaps. Last time all the work was done by the dedicated few.

I reckon there'd be a good core group of people who could do each task, for example Daniel, Whoosha and the Cranny Crazies could purchase and cook the food. Heck, there's enough of them to have a roster for the cooking! Whilst we're talking about food, we need many more barbies, there will be lots more in attendance this year for sure.

The bbq's and drinks areas need more space between them, to allow for people traffic flow.

People's payments go through the same channels as the aufalcon.com stickers and such, to eradicate the need for money collection on the day.

Another group could organise trophies, another the booking of the venue and each could give short reports to the overseeing team every now and again as we approach the day.

I reckon a jumping castle for the kids would be great and surely one or two of the mums could sort out some face painting. I know of a good contact, $150 for the day last time I booked in April.

We could even have a few competitions for the lads, the S1 crummy rotor throw, the quickest change of the trailer tyre and so on.

That's about all I can think of for now.

Cheers all,

GK

[Hords]

Originally Posted by GK

We could even have a few competitions for the lads, the S1 crummy rotor throw...GK

BWAHAHAHA, the only rule to the comp being they must be Ford originals. Slotteds will be disqualified. Suppose we could also have the left overs from the S2/3 brake upgrade weight lifting comp also...

[Pinkbits]

Originally Posted by GK

I reckon a jumping castle for the kids would be great

I have a good mate who operates a jumping castle business, i'm sure i could twist his arm. Only thing is we will require a ute to transport it.

[GK]

Originally Posted by Pinkbits

I have a good mate who operates a jumping castle business, i'm sure i could twist his arm. Only thing is we will require a ute to transport it.

Great, that's the jumping castle sorted. Maybe we could get one of you guys out east to bring it in a trailer, that way we could use the trailer for the guys quick wheel change event!

Does Hanging rock have power? It may sound like a silly question, but I've not been there and we'd need power to run the jumping castle. I could actually get a loan of a gennie if need be.

GK

[b2tf]

Whereabouts is hanging rock, Im keen to come down for the next one dependant on date and location. You melbourne drivers are all insane.

[AU2PWR]

Originally Posted by Pinkbits

I have a good mate who operates a jumping castle business, i'm sure i could twist his arm. Only thing is we will require a ute to transport it.

we can knock you out and use your stomach as a Jumping Trampoline - Simialar Effect ..

[GK]

Originally Posted by AU2PWR

we can knock you out and use your stomach as a Jumping Trampoline - Simialar Effect ..

Now that's just plain nasty! LOL!

BTW, Daniel, why is your post count only 212?

GK

[AUI99]

Casper you don't have to organise it! We can...We'll organise it and what ever questions or ideas we have we can put them towards you unless you wouldn't care?

But im sure a group of us could organise it!

[Casper]

Originally Posted by AUI99

Casper you don't have to organise it! We can...We'll organise it and what ever questions or ideas we have we can put them towards you unless you wouldn't care?

But im sure a group of us could organise it!

I certainly dont mind others pitching in and organising it however please remember its called the AU SHOW N' SHINE & FAMILY BBQ DAY.
It must be family (read kid and partner friendly) and it must be accessible to all. That means no putting it way out East or way out West. It also must be child safe, have plenty of room for parking and preferably be easily accessible for people from interstate and country Vic.

My preferred place would be Hanging Rock.. it seems to be the best compromise and, as far as kids go, has a heap of room for things like jumping castles, football, cricket and other things without risking damaging the cars.

[AUI99]

Originally Posted by Casper

I certainly dont mind others pitching in and organising it however please remember its called the AU SHOW N' SHINE & FAMILY BBQ DAY.
It must be family (read kid and partner friendly) and it must be accessible to all. That means no putting it way out East or way out West. It also must be child safe, have plenty of room for parking and preferably be easily accessible for people from interstate and country Vic.

My preferred place would be Hanging Rock.. it seems to be the best compromise and, as far as kids go, has a heap of room for things like jumping castles, football, cricket and other things without risking damaging the cars.

No problem at all! Haning Rock sounds awesome!

Id be very intrested in helping out with this...Id just like to know who else would be intrested! Roughly what month would be better for all?

[AUI99]

Who would be intrested in helping out with the organising of an AU BBQ day here in Melborune?

1. AUI99

[V3RSAC3]

so are these all going to be held on the same day in different states? just if its in november that was mentioned before, then take into consideration schoolies ... huge parties and major road congestion towards late november ... maybe october or be a good time? .. just need to fix a date, and we can start writting letters and getting numbers from our own states

[AUI99]

Alright what date are we all looking at roughly?

[falzoony]

^^ok nversace, riksta...looks like we are goin to be organizing a Show N Shine Day for adelaide! we need a location. any ideas?