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Kermit Kronicle Issue 39 February, 2019
CONTENTS
Editorial. Pg.1.
KT Report. Pg.2.
SA Normanville Report.
Pg.3.
NSW Summer Rally
Report. Pg.4.
NSW Valla Beach
Report. Pg.5-6.
WA Winter Goldfields
Rally. Pg.7-8.
SA Calendar. Pg.9.
NSW Calendar.
Pg.10.
WA Calendar. Pg.11.
QLD Calendar. Pg.12.
Met our Member.
Pg.13.
Facebook Comments
Pg. 14.
Our Backyard. Pg.15.
Food on a Budget.
Pg.16.
Gear Shop. Pg. 17.
Editorial:
Hi all.
The last of the February & March Rally’s
have now been completed. By the sounds of
it, everyone had a great time, and are now
looking for an excuse to go on the next one.
The 2019 planners are included in the newsletters,
and are also posted on the ‘world
wide web’.
Queensland have their Ubobo Country Music
Campout & Tag-a-long on 6-15th April.
See the details on the Qld Rallies Page.
WA has 2 fantastic Tag-a-longs happening
during the year. The first being Shane &
Rob’s Winter Goldfields Rally from 4-12th
June. Spend the winter exploring WA’s outback
over 9 nights and don’t forget your
camp oven.
The second is Pete’s & my “Bringing up the
Rear” Rally across the Nullabor to the AGM
from 6-14th October.
Further information on both can be found in
the WA Rallies Section on the website.
Ulysses Club Inc—Warnbro Sounds is
hosting the WA North West Rally in Denham
CONTACT DETAILS
(Shark Bay) over the June long weekend (1-
3rd June) and I’ve invited us along. (Pete & I
are already there). So if your travelling up
North, why not join the Ulysses Club Inc Rally
and catch up with long lost friends, even
those you haven’t met yet. The flyer can be
found in the WA Rallies section. Although
it’s not an official RV Rally,
we are welcome as a
group. Registrations etc.,
are payable to the organizers.
For those travelling in
NSW, and just want something to do, there
is the ‘Bundanoon Highland Gathering Festival’
on the 6th April, or ‘the Grey Mardi
Gras’ on 12-15th April. Advertised as a
“Festival of happiness”. See https://
www.visitnsw.com/events-festivals-andcelebrations
Or if your travelling in outback Queensland,
‘The Birdsville Big Red Bash’ on from 16-
18th July, if you happen to be going past.
Details at http://www.bigredbash.com.au/
bigredbash/index
That’s all for now. Keep the
shiny side up.
Editor (aka Judi)
Rick and Sherol: —Ph. 0402453380- email: admin@ulyssesrv.org
Ken and Doreen: —Ph. 0417630750- email: ken@ulyssesrv.org
Qld.—Gordon & Judy, Blip and Di: - email: queensland@ulyssesrv.org
S.A.—Max & Jacqui, Colin & Di, Wayne: - email: southaustralia@ulyssesrv.org
Vic.—Ken, Marilyn & Richard: - email: victoria@ulyssesrv.org
W.A.—Judi & Pete, Shane & Rob: - email: westernaustralia@ulyssesrv.org
NSW. — Carolyn & Ian, Margaret and Stephen: - email: newsouthwales@ulyssesrv.org
Gear Shop—Gordon & Judy: - email: sales@ulyssesrv.org
Editor – Judi Raven: - email: editor@ulysses.org
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Kermit Kronicle Issue 39 February, 2019
Ken T Report -
National Coordinator
KT’s REPORT
by Ken Tacon
HI All,
Welcome to another great edition of our newsletter.
The last couple months have been hectic, with organising the clubs 11th birthday party/bash
at Valla Beach. What a great turnout we had, thanks to all that attended.
The next couple months also look like being a busy time with the Queensland groups
tag along to ABOBO country music festival.
Then a possible trip to Deniliquin, for the NSW/VIC get together. See the Rally page
on the website for more details.
Don't forget to keep your eyes open for the AGMs rego form, which should be available
soon on our Web.
If you are coming, don’t forget to ring the Caravan park and book your site:
Lake Albert Caravan Park on 08 85751411.
Tell them your with the Ulysses RV Group.
Hope to see you there.
Travel safe
KT
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SA Normanville
Report
NORMANVILLE 8 th to 10 th February 2019
Normanville has such an attractive coastline and is a lovely little town,
it was a bit surprising that this was our first time to the Normanville
Jetty Caravan Park. I suppose that having been to neighbouring places
(Rapid Bay & Wirrinya) a couple of times that Normanville has been
overlooked. However I’m sure that there will be a return visit in years
to come as it was very popular with the 20 or so attendees.
The group was allocated a section of the park at the southern end which was sheltered behind the
sand dunes if the wind came up. A timber boardwalk through the dunes connected the caravan park to
the beach. Hobbit and Vicky scored “prime real estate” in one of the unpowered areas of this section
as it abutted the sand dunes, was nicely grassed and was exclusively
theirs. The rest of us occupied good sized sites that even accommodated
Hoppy and Pats large motorhome.
By Friday night almost everyone had arrived and settled into their happy
hour(s). Although the day was warm the night became fairly cool
but that didn’t stop the socialising. It was great to see that couples
who started joining in last year are coming along again this year – they
might get to be called “regulars” if they keep attending for the next few years (only joking as they have
probably attained that status now).
Saturday was a pretty restful day with some visiting local coffee shops, second-hand/antique shops or
going for a tour to see the many sights in the district. There was also plenty of time to do long or short
walks along the beautiful beach. And before you knew it, it was happy hour time again and more tall
stories being told.
Again the group had a few day tripping visitors join us on each day, with the first being Rainman and
Pearl dropping in while doing a ‘reccy’ in preparation for the Fleurieu Branch ride on Sunday. On Saturday
it was Colin & Di (normally at these weekends but having work on their caravan prior to going
away the following weekend) and Warren & Sonya. Jim and Jules visited us on Sunday while giving the
big green trike a workout through the hills. But the biggest group was the
Fleurieu Branch riders who we joined with for lunch at the Normanville
Jetty Kiosk. This was a great idea as it enhanced what the club is all about –
Ulysses members socialising together – I hope there is more of it.
hour out of Adelaide.
Again there were a few stayers on Sunday night extending out their weekend.
All in all a great weekend at a very relaxing spot approximately an
The 2019 program is now complete with both dates and destinations finalised. The RV AGM is in Sth
Aust next year, registrations soon to be available but site bookings are being taken at the caravan park
so come along and support that on
14 th to 20 th OCTOBER 2019
At Lake Albert Caravan Park Meningie
“LIFE IS BETTER BY THE LAKE”
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NSW Summer
Rally Report
NSW Summer Rally Report
Our first rally for 2019 in Moruya along the Moruya River in the South Coast of NSW
was well attended. Eighteen vans occupied the camping areas and two cabins were
booked.
Having a cuppa in the local cafe, I could “spot the Ulyssean” heading South to the National
Rally on the Mornington Peninsula via the beautiful coastal highway. They were
easy to spot… some towing trailers, others laden with luggage, ah yes, I remember
those journeys well …..
Thirty four attended a dinner at the Moruya Golf Club on Thursday night. A great 3
course feed for a bargain!
Friday afternoon was spent participating or watching the Ulysses Rally Olympics.
We dined at the Bowling Club on Saturday, where great value pizzas were on offer as
well as a good menu to choose from. This time Thirty Seven (all rally attendees) went
to dinner!
We had a few departures on Sunday morning, but most stayed on for a few more
days.
(Maybe they heard about the karaoke planned for Sunday evening ……
share
tap-
And yes, Sunday evening most people gathered in the camp kitchen to
their meals with good company followed by a bit of group karaoke, toe
ping and dancing. Arvie joined us too !!
An enjoyable first NSW RV rally shared
with great company and we look forward
to meeting up at either Valla for the RV
birthday bash or our next rally in May at
Deniliquin, or with those heading to the
Ulysses National Rally, safe travels and
have fun.
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NSW Valla
Beach Rally
By Bob Lucas
11th BIRTHDAY RALLY AT VALLA BEACH
OK, I was conned into writing this report after President Ken got sick of listening to me whinge
about my own branch never submitting reports for me to publish … as if I haven’t already got
enough to do! Goodonyer Ken!
But this was a great rally, apart from a very wet start for the 10 people
gathered under our awning for Happy Hour on the first Sunday.
The Heavens opened, and then the lively westerly made sure there
was nowhere to hide … but despite all this the brollies came out and
everyone stuck it out (well, almost everyone).
On Monday more avid travellers rolled in, and the weather was kind enough to allow them to
set up, and for us all to enjoy a dry Happy Hour near the Conference Centre.
While missing some of the charm of Brooms Head, Valla Beach has it’s own special attractions
including a tidal estuary for swimming, kayaking and fishing, a
footbridge across the estuary to access the surf beach for more
of the same, a great swimming pool within the grounds, tennis
courts for the more adventurous, and plenty of waterside walks
right at hand. OK, it’s a bit of a hike up the hill to the café and
tavern for those who don’t like cooking – but young Barry found
the 2Kms no problem at all, sometimes twice a day (you really
should learn to cook, Barry!).
And it’s only a 15 minute drive to Nambucca for serious shopping, or 30 minutes up to Coffs.
The camp sites are very large, amenities are good, and despite some very scattered site allotments
at the start, Rose and the other staff were very welcoming and obliging to assist Ken to
re-site the ones positioned close to Syberia.
Tuesday was another wet afternoon, forcing us
to party under the Conference Centre veranda
and rendering our gathering somewhat fragmented.
But that didn’t prevent us from catching
up with people we hadn’t seen since Boonah,
or longer.
On Wednesday Ken invited us up to the tavern
for dinner, and most of us went along to enjoy
the great cuisine there. Meals start at a mere $7 (yep, seven dollars)! That’s providing you
have a drink as well, but that generally didn’t present a problem. I didn’t hear anything but
praise for the meals.
On Thursday Ken had organised for us to head up to the Pub with no Beer at Taylors Arm.
About 5 carloads of us went in convoy … but we were somewhat disappointed to discover that
the pub DID in fact have beer! It’s a really iconic old pub (as is the old Talarm church at the
rear), and once again the meals and prices were pretty darn good.
Friday night was the local Meat Tray raffle at the shed, run by
Ross. It was well attended by locals, other campers, and of
course a good-sized contingent of RV’ers, resplendent in their
lovely green shirts. The RV’ers obviously spent well, as they
cleaned up a high percentage of the prizes.
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NSW Valla
Beach Report
By Bob Lucas
Saturday morning the girls held their Stitch & Bitch session
under the Lucas awning (I know that term’s not politically correct,
but hey, who’s penning this report!). Without the girls us
fellas were at a bit of a loose end - but we did manage to find
things to keep us busy J.
On Saturday night we held Happy Hour at the shed, then incinerated
our preferred animals on the BBQ before heading inside
and loading our plates with healthy salads so generously prepared and served by Doreen,
Di, Sandy, Georgie (and maybe others – apologies if I’ve missed anyone).
Ken then ran our RV Group raffles with literally dozens of prizes.
Hans won the coveted free week of accommodation at the
park. It was a really beaut, sort of “final” get-together evening.
We look forward to meeting up again at the Lake Albert AGM in
October, or maybe at earlier state rallies.
Throughout the week I heard many fond references to Rick (and Sherol) and the fantastic legacy
he has set up for our continued enjoyment. It was so sad they could not join us on this significant
occasion, but we thank Rick for his tireless work as leader of the group, and we join in
wishing him the best possible comfort at this time of suffering.
Bob Lucas
# 32872
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WA MID YEAR WINTER GOLDFIELDS RALLY
4-12 JUNE 2019
Pot Luck Dinner on Saturday Night 8 th June at Kalgoorlie.
Supply a hot/cold dinner or dessert.
Below is the proposed itinerary please feel free to join us at any of the destinations along the
way.
4 th June 2019
1 st Meeting point - Kwolyin free campsite (FC)
Stay 1 Night
The campsite is on the left-hand side off Quairading-Bruce Rock road, clearly signposted about
40km before Bruce Rock.
Max stay 72hrs, fresh water available.
5 th June 2019 (328km)
2 nd Meeting point- Boorabbin (FC)
Stay 1 Night
The campsite is located 68km E of Southern Cross (L) or 117km W of Coolgardie (R) Well off
the highway under trees in the scrub.
6 TH June 2019 (162km)
3 rd Meeting point – Kalgoorlie - Prospector Holiday Park (Pet friendly)
Stay 3 Nights
Prospector Holiday Park in Kalgoorlie is conveniently located at the centre of the
action, on the corner of the Great Eastern Highway. Things to do, visit the Super
Pit, museums, galleries, historical tours. Rate for a power site is $35 per night.
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9 th June (178km)
Head out of Kalgoorlie for (65km) to Ora Banda possibly stay for a meal then travel Menzies
(120km) for those interested you may wish to visit Lake Ballard, Australia’s largest outdoor
gallery (55km) from Menzies. Leave Menzies, travel (59km) to Niagara Dam.
4 th Meeting point Niagra Dam, Kookynie (FC)
Stay 2 nights
An oasis in the outback, it embraces a large, shady area among the trees on the edge of the
dam. Visitors can explore the surrounding bush or swim and fish the waters of the dam, which
was built to water the steam trains that serviced the nearby historic town of Kookynie. Today,
Kookynie is a living ghost town, and not to be missed if you are visiting the northern Goldfields
region. Note: baits are laid in this area, so keep your dog on a lead. Bring your own firewood
and drinking water.
11 th June 2019 (80km)
5 th Meeting point Gwalia Museum, Leonora (FC)
Stay 1 Night
Parking ea 3.7km Side of Leonora, Sign posted Museum & Hoover House, follow road to the
end, and turn L up the hill. Please register at Museum. Fully self contained vehicles only.
Gwalia Museum Precinct is open. Hoover House, the old Mine Office and Assay building is
open for visitors to view and wander though.
END OF THE TRIP
From here if you wish to continue you could head onto WILUNA (CP) and then across to
MEEKATHARRA. Gravel road.
Alternatively you could head west from Leinster to SANDSTONE (CP) or PETER DENNEY
LOOKOUT (FC) just before Sandstone and then onto Mt MAGNET (CP)
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Please let us know if you are interested in joining us on the Goldfields trip
Cheers
Shane & Rob
Email: robertlong@optusnet.com.au for registration and further information.
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Kermit Kronicle Issue 39 February, 2019
SA 2019 Proposed
Calendar
SA ULYSSES RV WEEKENDS IN 2019
These weekends are open to all regardless of how you get there, even if you don’t have an RV, bring
a tent or book a cabin (where available)
May 3 rd to 5 th
Spear Creek (just on Adelaide side of Pt Augusta off Wilmington Rd)
For bookings call Louise 0428 822 644 and say you’re with Ulysses
August 2 nd to 4 th
Tanunda Caravan Park
For bookings call the caravan park 08 8218 5505 and say you’re with
Ulysses
October 14 th to 20 th
RV AGM Lake Albert Caravan Park Meningie Sth Aust
“life is better by the lake”
For bookings contact the Caravan Park on 08 8575 1411 and say you are with Ulysses
A great way to catch up with interstate Ulyssians, as well as those from SA, at a great location where
there is plenty to see and do and enjoy the night time social activities.
November 8 th to 10 th
Kingston on Murray
For bookings call the caravan park 08 8583 0209 and say you’re with
Ulysses
‘THIS IS ALSO ON’
These are add-ons to our official weekends, and maybe weekenders or even ‘through the week trips’
that some of us are doing that you may want to join in. As with the four annual official events it is
come any way you can, camp any way you like and enjoy socialising with your Ulysses mates. They
are
Beast Feast (Ray & Jo Hahns property, 142 Hancock Rd, Inman Valley)
April Sat 6 th, to Sun 7 th 2019
Entry after 4pm Saturday
All welcome and it is a MUST pre-PURCHASE your tickets from
email: fleurieubranch@gmail.com
mob: 0422 399 503 (Brett)
Saturday 3 course dinner $10 per person, Sunday breakfast $5 per person
October Long Weekend SA Odyssey
More details in future reports
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Kermit Kronicle Issue 39 February, 2019
NSW 2019 Proposed
Calendar
NSW 2019 Rally Calendar
Summer – NSW South Coast. – Well attended !
RV national group anniversary rally to Valla Beach during March –
contact Ken Tacon
Autumn – Deniliquin in the NSW Riverina region
Wed 15 th to Wed 22 nd May at the Deniliquin Riverside Caravan Park
Book for seven nights, pay for six, or for shorter duration receive 10%
off during our rally period plus a free BBQ Friday night
Call Andrew or Shelley Hall to make your booking on
03 5881 1284 and you must mention you are with the
Ulysses members’ RV group to get quoted deal.
Winter – Coonabarrabran in the North West of NSW.
Wed 7 th to Wed 14 th August at The John Oxley caravan park.
Dust off your camp ovens and bring your firewood.
Let’s have a campfire cook off / pot luck dinner whilst we’re stargazing.
Mention Ulysses RV group when booking on 02 6842 1635
The S.A. group will host our AGM rally this year during October.
Spring – Hawkes Nest on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Wed 20 th to Wed 27 th November
Let’s prepare for summer on the waterfront at Jimmy’s beach Reflections
Holiday Park
We’ve been offered 10% off when booking on 02 4997 0466
You must mention Ulysses members’ RV group to get the deal.
As each rally approaches we will continue to post notifications and
updates via email, Facebook and the Kermit Chronicle.
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Kermit Kronicle Issue 39 February, 2019
WA Proposed
2019 Rally Calendar
Western Australian
2019 Rally Calendar
Winter Goldfields Tag-a-long
Join Rob & Shane on their “Winter Goldfields Tag-a-long. Travelling
around our fantastic WA Goldfields from 4-12th June
2019. Why spend winter at home, all alone, come and enjoy
the open outdoors.
Further information and itinerary can be obtained from the
Rallies Page on the Webpage or contact Shane via email
“Bringing up the Rear” AGM Tag-a-long
Travel across the Nullabor to the AGM in Meningie SA with
our “Bringing up the Rear” Tag-a-long. To be held over 9
nights—6th —14th October 2019.
Contact Judi Raven via email for itinerary and further information.
7th Birthday Bash
It’s on again at Fonty’s Pool Manjimup on the weekend of 7-
9th February 2020. We had such a great time, we have to
keep going back.
See WA Rally page on the website for further information.
Safe travels all and keep the shiny side up
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QLD 2019 Proposed
Calendar
ULYSSES QUEENSLAND RV GROUP
PLANNER PROPOSALS 2019
*This is a guide ONLY to be utilised as a forward planner for 2019
APRIL
06/07 Kenilworth Showgrounds
08/10 Warrigal Ridge Bush Camp
11/15 Ubobo “Elders Country Music Festival”
JULY
19/22 Killarney Fire Drums Festival *Christmas in July
SEPTEMBER
03/05 Kilcoy Showgrounds
06/09 Peach Trees Jimna Forest
OCTOBER
14/20 Ulysses RV Group AGM @Meningie SA
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER
29/11-02/12 Somerset Caravan Park
*This is a guide ONLY to be utilised as a forward planner for 2019
Gordon and Judy (0423 864 492) gordonjudith@bigpond.com
Blip and Di
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“Meet Our Members”
MEMBERS NAME:
Ulysses Members RV Group - Met our Members
What Town/State are you from?
What type of RV do you have?
What is your fantasy RV & Tug?
Intro-
Introduce your Partner? –
Do you travel with Pets?
duce them also -
Are you retired? Or still working?
What job did you do?
Ritchard Haynes
Taree NSw
Swagman Signature 25ft
Don't know yet
Travell Partner Lorraine (boo)
Yes Tasha (or ugley)
Still working
What is the best trip you have had
in your RV? – Any time I am in it only purchased it in January 2019
What is your favourite destination?
Is it a Free Camp or CP? And why? Still working it out CP is easier but cost $$$
What is your favourite meal? –
Roast Pork
What is the last book you read? - Little golden book read to my grandaughter
What is the last movie you
watched? -
At the pictures Titanic
What are your interests & Hobbies? Travelling, riding my motor bike and waking up in the
-
morning is always a bonus
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Kermit Kronicle Issue 39 February, 2019
My Backyard
My Backyard
This section is for
you to show off
your Backyard and
tell a bit about it.
Ian & Carolyne Hoye collecting their New Baby.
Made a bit on Facebook and will make a hit wherever they travel.
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Bob & Marilyn Lucas with Peter & Deb Hill, camped up at Cooperenook Forest
Camping Area on the return trip from Valla Beach Birthday Bash
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Food on a BUDGET
Here is this
months Recipes
for you
all to have a
try.
Anyone want
to have a go
and let me
know what
you thought
of them.
Send your
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ULYSSES RV GEAR SHOP
CLUB SHIRT
Club shirt. Apple green with black
highlights, with club logo
embroidered on left chest.
Available in both men's sizes XS -
5XL, and ladies sizes 8 - 26.
Price $35.00 plus postage*. (Shirt
will be ordered after payment.)
*Shipping for shirts $12.00
CLUB SHIRT WITH
EMBROIDERED
NAME.
Club shirt. Apple green
with black highlights, with
club logo embroidered on
left chest, and your name
on the right chest.
Available in both men's
sizes XS - 5XL, and ladies
sizes 8 - 26.
Price $39.50 plus postage*.
(Shirt will be ordered after
payment.)
GEAR SHOP
NAME BADGES
Don't forget to put the
name you want on the
badge in the field
before clicking "Add to
Cart".
RV Wheel Cover Sticker.
High quality RV (or 4WD) spare
wheel cover sticker, featuring the
RV Group logo. Sticker can be
made to fit spare wheel cover from
13" up to 16". Of high quality vinyl
with an anti grafiti covering
applied. Cost of sticker only
supplied, plus postage $82.00 plus
$15 postage.
NEW STOCK.
If you wish to purchase
any items and don't wish
to use Paypal or your
credit card (secure
transactions), then send
Gordon an email at
sales@ulyssesrv.org with
details of the items you
wish to buy, and I will
send you bank details for
bank deposit/cheque
payment.
A distinctive name
badge with your name
and the RV Group logo,
on a silver background.
The badge has a
magnetic plate
background so you no
longer have to poke a
pin through your shirt,
jacket or cap.
$18.00 plus $2.40
postage
If you would like the manufacturer
to apply the sticker to your cover,
cost will be $87.00 plus return
postage of $15.00. You will need to
purchase a postage tube and send
the cover to the address supplied
in the checkout process.
200mm sticker - new
logo. $10.00 plus $1.30
postage. Order more
than one and combine
postage.
100 mm sticker - club
logo. $2.00 each plus
$1.00 postage. Order
more than one and
combine postage.
WARNING. Members
with a heart pacemaker
SHOULD NOT order the
badge with the magnetic
clasp, as it may interfere
with the pacemaker.
Please specify in the
comments part of the
order confirmation that
you require a pin clasp if
that is the case.
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