Cruise to Bendigo. Pics up! Car Show, VW Graveyard campout and bonfire.

Hertz · 2006-07-30T10:06:51+00:00

Ok everyone, if your up for an early start, we will be leaving the Ringwood Shell servo (at Mount Dandy Rd) at 5:30 am on Sunday 27 August. Then travelling via McDonalds Preston (crn St Georges Rd and Bell St) At aprrox 6.10.am we will head off via the Calder Hwy for an early arrival in Bendigo, to meet up with the Bendigo VW Club. We will then cruise out to Marong (20 minutes) to the RACV Federation Picnic car show. This will be a nice slow cruise, hence the early start. Rhett (PHAT BUG) is generously offering his back yard on the Sunday night for those wanting to participate in a Bendigo VW Club shindig, so if you dont wanna rush home, and you can get a day off work, pack a tent and fill the esky. We hope to get a nice crew of Melbourne cars, so put some thought to it. Cheers, Josh. [ Edited on 21-8-2006 by Hertz ] [ Edited on 21-8-2006 by Hertz ] [ Edited on 26-8-2006 by Hertz ] [ Edited on 28-8-2006 by Hertz ]

Hertz www.melburgluft.com

1,080 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 23 Aug 2006, 8:12 pm

#525941

Call over and say gday then.

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2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 23 Aug 2006, 10:54 pm

#526029

which chris??

...and Robert's ya father's brother...

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1,080 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 23 Aug 2006, 11:06 pm

#526036

Too many Chris' on this forum, eh Chris. hehe.

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2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 23 Aug 2006, 11:07 pm

#526037

true dat... well, i should be there anyways.. with a nice dirty girl... my bug I mean.. my gf is away at the moment.. hehe

...and Robert's ya father's brother...

PHAT BUG Dave says Bini's a fool

1,698 posts · joined May 2003 · 24 Aug 2006, 6:32 am

#526067

All is looking good for the weekend, hopefully the weather holds out for us!

Hey Jase, your welcome to come along for the camp out, should be a great night!

Hertz www.melburgluft.com

1,080 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 25 Aug 2006, 2:31 pm

#526589

bump

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jnr356 Wolfsburg Wizard

603 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 25 Aug 2006, 6:28 pm

#526670

akean1 wrote:sounds like a good one, i dont think pusstoolio is ready for highways yet, the wheels wont spin that fast

i don't think it's a case of spinning too fast .i think it's a matter of the wheels staying on !!! rotflmao
can't wait this is gonna be awesome!

Hertz www.melburgluft.com

1,080 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 25 Aug 2006, 6:55 pm

#526679

Will be awesome, just gotta push start the hertz out my driveway, and all should be cool.

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PHAT BUG Dave says Bini's a fool

1,698 posts · joined May 2003 · 25 Aug 2006, 11:27 pm

#526775

Thats some funny shit!

So just the three of us for Sunday night then?

CAFFINEPUSHERMAN bandito di culo

1,609 posts · joined May 2005 · 25 Aug 2006, 11:49 pm

#526783

hi my name is chris i am 33 i like walks on the beach ,vws and cornettos😀

A candy coloured clown they called the sandman tip toes through my room every night just to sprinkle stardust on my pillow go to sleep everything will be allright
1967 Type 3 square
1956 double door panel
1968 single cab kombi

PHAT BUG Dave says Bini's a fool

1,698 posts · joined May 2003 · 26 Aug 2006, 6:43 pm

#526963

Tomorrow Bitches!!!!!

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1,080 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 26 Aug 2006, 7:06 pm

#526970

Tommorow it is. Hey Rhett is there a hot plate to cook the bacon and eggs, out at the Old Volks Home?

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PHAT BUG Dave says Bini's a fool

1,698 posts · joined May 2003 · 26 Aug 2006, 7:13 pm

#526972

Yep, got the barbie organised today, for a cooked breaky!
oh and stacked a bit more a the bonnie, cant wait,
Got a 50th tonight so hopfully I wake up alright!

Rhettro.

PS are you bringing a bit of gear for your rack ie. suitcasses and stuff?

Hertz www.melburgluft.com

1,080 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 26 Aug 2006, 7:17 pm

#526974

yeah too much. you'll see.

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PHAT BUG Dave says Bini's a fool

1,698 posts · joined May 2003 · 26 Aug 2006, 7:21 pm

#526977

Awesome!!

I put a few more bits on the bug today too.
Well see you bright and early in the morning.

Rhettro.

oval TOFU Bitte, ein Bit!

2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 26 Aug 2006, 7:24 pm

#526978

how long do ya think it'll take to get to Bendy-go?

...and Robert's ya father's brother...

Hertz www.melburgluft.com

1,080 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 26 Aug 2006, 7:30 pm

#526980

I think we should be there between 8- 8.30. chris. depends what time you get to maccas. hope to leave by at 6.30 at the latest.

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jnr356 Wolfsburg Wizard

603 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 28 Aug 2006, 7:41 pm

#527621

big cheers to rhett for his hospitality on the weekend
and also the friendly bendigo club members.
photos of the graveyard should come up alright,
bigger and better bonfire next time though !!!

Desert Bug Wolfsburg Wizard

687 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Aug 2006, 9:10 pm

#527665

G'day,
Pleased you all had a good time, yeah they're a great bunch at Volksclub Bendigo.
Put some pics up so I can see if you mob pinched anything outa my Graveyard.
I'll be down there in 6 weeks and I think I'll park the Desert Splitty in the middle of the Graveyard and camp there for a while and do some deep breathing and soak up some VW smells etc.
Cheers, Ian.

Excentric (wife says) VW nut, having owned 250+ VWs in 40 years.

PHAT BUG Dave says Bini's a fool

1,698 posts · joined May 2003 · 28 Aug 2006, 10:34 pm

#527715

A big thanks to everyone that came along it was a great day!
With 1200 cars there the show was huge and the VWs drew a crowd all day long.
But the highlight for me was the camp out last night
(damn Magnesium's Bright when goes off!! haha)
Great weekend overall, enjoy the pics........

Rhettro.

[ Edited on 28-8-2006 by PHAT BUG ]

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2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 28 Aug 2006, 11:44 pm

#527746

maaaaan, that graveyard looks wild! I wish I wasn't so tired that morning.. I did actually wake up at 4:30 with the intention of going along, but then i turned the alarm off instead of hitting snooz.. then it was all over red rover.. I got out of bed at 11:30.. dam i musta been tired..

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fekkinell Wolfsburg Wizard

655 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 28 Aug 2006, 11:52 pm

#527747

man... i'm so jealous... i wish i'd been there 😉

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Hertz www.melburgluft.com

1,080 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 29 Aug 2006, 7:25 am

#527767

Big thanks to Rhett, one of the most generous blokes you could meet. The guys from the Bendigo Volksclub, who were friendly, down to earth, and knew how to have a laugh. Some truly inspirational stories, like the round Australia oval, the six week splitty ute, the awesome train carriage house ( I love alternative housing). Sunday nights campout was great, nothing like being in the middle of nowere, with such an awesome backdrop, burning engine cases for light, and then getting pizza delivered(20 km drive for $3, good one!).
Ian, there's not much left now mate, so dont rush back. hehe.

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Desert Bug Wolfsburg Wizard

687 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Aug 2006, 11:44 pm

#528083

Great pics Rhett and Hertz, love the pics of the good cars amongst the dead ones, especialy the one looking over JNRs p/s front gaurd, very artistic. I thought my Country Buggy body was missing but then saw it hiding behind Hertz, so all is well.
Cheers, Ian.

Excentric (wife says) VW nut, having owned 250+ VWs in 40 years.