Feb 17

Robe – Mt Barker

by in People we've met, Places we've been, Things we've seen

We left Robe am Thursday 14 Feb with the intention of heading to Eden Valley for the start of the Winnebago Clubs Adelaide Hills rally on the 15th but with a stopover in Murray Bridge or thereabouts. Also expected to see some sights on the way which might slow us down but coming back up inland to the Dukes H’way we saw nothing to divert our attention and found ourselves back in Murray Bridge much earlier than expected. So, lets move straight on to Eden Valley and get in a night early and have a rest. Good. What a road it turned out to be. Hilly, winding, narrow – just what you need in a 16m truck. Any way we got to Eden Valley to find half the participants in the rally already there. Turned out a fun night but after a 400 odd km drive it certainly wasn’t late.IMGP1124 PICT0002

 

 

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(and, no, the Longreach at the front is not ours but just one of three on the rally). Had internet reception but too late to post on Thursday night. Tried to go online on Friday – no reception. Against my better judgement Jude convinced me to ring Telstra. I know I’m a fool but after 3 hours on the phone we did have reception again. Well events had started leading to happy hour so I didn’t get around too posting during the day.Finally got back to it Friday night only to find we had no reception again. After much cursing and stomping I reset all of the changes made by Telstra and by midnight had it all back again. Too tired to care I thought tomorrow was another good day. The rally moved on to Cudlee Creek and there there was no reception for anything. But we went to visit the sights the area has to offer which include the Birdwood National Motor Museum and the Wooden Toy Factory with the worlds biggest rocking horse. Its true – its very rare, so much so that all of the offerings must have already been taken. We’ve seen the museum before and there were still no Spridgets let alone round nose Minis, but it’s still a fascinating collection of automotive memorabilia and obviously a place of  consuming interest for some…….IMGP1156

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Winnebago Club has a mascot –  Kenny the Koala and members opt to take Kenny on various jaunts. Jude decided he should come with us but at last nights happy hour and daily debriefing she was fined for Kenny abuse for this event……DSCF0477 DSCF0481 IMGP1132

 

 

 

 

 

and then making him play one eyed bingo. I knew this late life adoption could only end in tears. Kenny went into care last night just to avoid any other unfortunate ‘mishaps’.

We’re now (17th) in Mt Barker where the group will stop for a couple of days while we explore the surroundings.IMGP1140 IMGP1174 IMGP1182 IMGP1196

 

 

 

 

 

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I had one, I want one, its cute but I don’t want one, the Fowlers or at least one might like both, it did what we’re doing 105 years ago and Dad had one.

Nearly time for drinks (most important) so…. moooooving on.

3 Responses to “Robe – Mt Barker”

  1. From Suzie:

    You silly old buggers! I am making the kiddies read this as a warning “Avoid Nanny and Pa around Swings, NOT SAFE!”
    Looks like the Winnie peeps are a fun bunch! <3

    Posted on 20 February 2013 at 5:27 am #
  2. From Justin:

    poor Kenny, how did we survive!

    Posted on 21 February 2013 at 10:22 am #
  3. From John & Jan Fowler:

    Love the trucks, AND the rest of Birdwood. Great stuff. I would love the old bus, but…….
    Sounds like a great trip all around.

    Posted on 22 February 2013 at 6:02 pm #

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