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Toranafest 2010

Started by enderwigginau , Jan 09 2010 11:11 PM

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#401 enderwigginau

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Posted 19 August 2010 - 01:18 PM

All with unfinished/project Torana's!!

Remember that there is an ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD specially sponsored by this forum to encourage (

) everyone to continue or complete their build.

So pushing your car off a trailer or rolling up without your dream paintjob may just get you a trophy.

Put you plans/dream specs on your info board and share what you hope you will one day have, and just see how many people come to offer suggestions/support.

Grant..

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#402 _sstorana_

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Posted 19 August 2010 - 03:41 PM

Hey Guys,

as the Motel is fully booked out, they are referring people to another motel. If you call the motel on 1800131735, they will put you in touch with the other one.

I hope to add an update of what is happening, this weekend..

cheers
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#403 orangeLJ

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Posted 19 August 2010 - 04:16 PM

Seems I'm in a situation for accomodation on the Saturday night also

I'm not too keen on pitching a tent with Bomber

Any suggestions ?

Will you have transport or need transport on the day?

Depending on your budget there is a Crown plaza just down the road from the foreshore, and tonnes of other joints near by (google

)

We'll have a bunch of empty seats in cars for the drive up if you can find somewhere cheaper on the coast.

Or, you can sleep under the carport out the back if you dont want to pitch a tent

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#404 _Bomber Watson_

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Posted 19 August 2010 - 09:43 PM

Passing out in your front lawn is sounding good Chris, will have to discuss it with Cruiza.

Cheers.

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#405 _REDLJ_

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Posted 19 August 2010 - 10:59 PM

Hi all just letting you know entrant numbers are at 184 well up on last years at this stage. Remember that the goody bags cut off at 250 with the House Full sign going up after entry 285.
Also a reminder to Clubs and forum members that are coming to Toranafest that the cut off date to pre enter is the 1st of September as per entry form.
Any entries received later than that and you will not be guaranteed a park with your club. On the day entrants will not be parking with their clubs, unless substituting for a no show for that club.
This allows us to best configure the ground markings for Clubs, traders market stalls etc. With larger numbers we are focused on getting the cars parked as quickly as possible, we do not want people frustrated waiting in their cars watching the temperature gauge. We also want to get people off the main street to the safety of the registration area.

I hope all understand why we need to do this.

I will keep all updated on numbers.

Regards
Pete M

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#406 dattoman

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Posted 19 August 2010 - 11:08 PM

I'm travelling up with Tiny and Mrs Tiny
So should be good for that
Its just a bed for the night
I don't want to disturb the happy couple with my snoring

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#407 _billywest_

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Posted 20 August 2010 - 07:38 PM

I'm travelling up with Tiny and Mrs Tiny
So should be good for that
Its just a bed for the night
I don't want to disturb the happy couple with my snoring

hey datto you soughted for accomadtion on sat night

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#408 dattoman

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Posted 20 August 2010 - 10:06 PM

I believe so yes

Shame its with another bloke though

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#409 TerrA LX

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Posted 20 August 2010 - 10:12 PM

I believe so yes

Shame its with another bloke though

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#410 Pop's-SS

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Posted 20 August 2010 - 11:25 PM

G'day All

Just back from Wagga and the birth of our 5th grand-daughter :clappin:

That's 2 in 2 weeks :surrenderwave:

Been down there since Monday arvo as the son's partner was having a bit of trouble and also needed someone to look after Emma (19 months)

Datto I had phoned around for you so let me know if all is sorted

Missing out on the "meet & greet" BBQ Saturday night at the Toranafest Motel as well as mixing with all of the other entrants is something you don't want to do :cry:

Fanbloodytastic weekend coming up :spoton:

Regards .... Barry

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#411 _sstorana_

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Posted 21 August 2010 - 10:51 AM

Hi All!!

TORANAFEST UPDATE...

28 DAYS TO GO!!

I thought that it was appropriate to give you all an update and summary of what is happening over the weekend.

Saturday 18th

This is going to be a great lead up day to the 'fest! With the Official Motel FULL :welcome:

, those staying their will be surrounded by a sea of Toranas! It will be a car show in itself!!

Due to popular demand, the HVTC, with assistance from the VTC and the QTCC, will be running a cruise into Newcastle on the Saturday afternoon. :driving:

Rest assured, no one will get lost as our own members will be disperesed throughout the convoy!

This will commence from the motel at around 2.30pm and will see the cars make their way through to Newcastle and then onto Bar Beach Car Park, the original starting point for Toranafest back in 1994!!

We expect that some 50 - 60 cars will be involved and this will be a Torana Cruise not to be missed!! Who knows who might even jump in your car as well??

The sight of that many Toranas driving through Newcastle will scare off even the most hardened "Doof, Doof'er"!! Look out, Toranas about!!

After cruising to Bar Beach for a few happy snaps, the cruise will then head back to the Motel, just in time to put the cars away for the night and get ready for the evenings event that is the official "Meet & Greet BBQ"!!

At last count the numbers for this are well over 200 :clap:

and it promises to be a great night! Todd Martin will again be our MC and we have been able to put together a night filled with Interviews, Presentations, Auctions, as well as a couple of other surprises!! You might even get a chance to have a chat to someone famous!!

If you are not staying at the motel, and would like to attend, you need to emial me at [email protected]
Numbers are limited and this is the only way you can be assured of attending!!

A point to note, the VIP's that are attending will not be asked to do any signings on the night as we want them to have night off as well.

Sunday 19th

If you have forgotten, or have not seen what Toranafest is about, this might help...

Posted Image

As at yesterday we have 186 Entrants!! :rockon:

That's about 50 up from the same time last year!!
We can see that we are now looking at a record number of entrants and as Pete has said before, we will be hanging the "Car Park Full" sign at 285!! So if you haven't enetered already, don't put it off any longer because if you do, you may be parking your car on Wharf Rd!

We have a host of great Trade and food stands to satisfy most people and if you feel like taking a stroll around New'y, there are some great places to visit, like Fort Scratchley. A great place for that Toranafest Photo op!

We have a great range of Merchandise available and the theme "Living in the 70's" has been carried through to some of these items. Items available will include;
T'fest Caps,
Stubbie Coolers,
Lanyards,
Toranafest 2010 Collectable pin,
Toranafest Bottle opener,
Flags, and
much more!!

Here is a sample of what we have..
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Sunday will see a day packed full of interesting things to see and do! Be sure to pick up your copy of the Toranafest Itinerary when you pick up your goody bag!

Autograph hunters will have their chance to grab a signature or two at a couple of times during the day. A gold coin donation is all that it will cost!

"Gentlemen, start your engines!!" is back!! At 12.00pm we will do our one minute "Rev up" to pay tribute to those that have passed away.. This is a sound spectacular not to be missed!!

Fashions on the Field: For those wanting to get into the theem of Living in the 70's, we will have a competition to judge the best dressed male and female on the day!!

Toranafest Auction: This will see us hold the final auction of the weekend, with plenty of items to be brought!

At the end of the day, we will hold the Trohpy Presentation for the Sponsor's Choice Awards, capping off a great day.

Anyway, thats about all I can tell you at the moment. Just enough to get you out there and working on your cars!

I look forward to saying "Hi" to you all at Toranafest 2010!

Torana on!
Mick

Edited by sstorana, 21 August 2010 - 11:02 AM.

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#412 _cruiza_

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Posted 21 August 2010 - 01:51 PM

given the seventies was the time of nudest colonies wouldn't that be the award for the best undressed

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#413 _WhiteKnight_

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Posted 21 August 2010 - 05:18 PM

That is some SCARY thoughts you are placing in peoples minds CRUIZA

cheers Keith

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#414 _Bomber Watson_

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Posted 23 August 2010 - 05:48 PM

With a body like Cruizas, it should be illegal for him to wear clothes, covering that manly physique is a crime i say!!

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#415 _cruiza_

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Posted 23 August 2010 - 08:23 PM

Ok Bomber we may be travelling together but I dont care how much it cost we arent sleeping together

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#416 _REDLJ_

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Posted 23 August 2010 - 10:04 PM

[quote name='Pop's-SS' date='20 August 2010 - 11:25 PM' timestamp='1282310717' post='531361']
G'day All

Just back from Wagga and the birth of our 5th grand-daughter Posted Image

That's 2 in 2 weeks Posted Image

Been down there since Monday arvo as the son's partner was having a bit of trouble and also needed someone to look after Emma (19 months)

Datto I had phoned around for you so let me know if all is sorted

Missing out on the "meet & greet" BBQ Saturday night at the Toranafest Motel as well as mixing with all of the other entrants is something you don't want to do Posted Image

Fanbloodytastic weekend coming up Posted Image

Regards .... Barry

[quote name='Pop's-SS' date='20 August 2010 - 11:25 PM' timestamp='1282310717' post='531361']
G'day All

Just back from Wagga and the birth of our 5th grand-daughter Posted Image

That's 2 in 2 weeks Posted Image

Been down there since Monday arvo as the son's partner was having a bit of trouble and also needed someone to look after Emma (19 months)

Datto I had phoned around for you so let me know if all is sorted

Missing out on the "meet & greet" BBQ Saturday night at the Toranafest Motel as well as mixing with all of the other entrants is something you don't want to do Posted Image

Fanbloodytastic weekend coming up Posted Image

Regards .... Barry

Congratulations Barry is that 5 grandaughters or 5 Grand kids in total?

Regards Pete
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Edited by REDLJ, 23 August 2010 - 10:06 PM.

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#417 Pop's-SS

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Posted 23 August 2010 - 10:50 PM

Thanks Pete :spoton:

That's 5 grand-daughters (Sam, Sophie, Charli, Emma, Phoebe) and 1 grandson, Brock

Sure tough being a grandfather especially when they cuddle you and blow raspberries on your cheek

Regards ... Barry

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#418 _billywest_

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Posted 24 August 2010 - 05:23 PM

Thanks Pete

That's 5 grand-daughters (Sam, Sophie, Charli, Emma, Phoebe) and 1 grandson, Brock

Sure tough being a grandfather especially when they cuddle you and blow raspberries on your cheek

Regards ... Barry

congrats barry on the grand daughter number 5 , p.s. all i sent my entry today for toranafest woo hooo

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#419 _sstorana_

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Posted 24 August 2010 - 05:56 PM

Here you go guys..

Keith asked me about this on the weekend and I had a spare 5mins...

so we can see who the forum members are..

Just save it, print it and fill it in..

Posted Image

cheers
Mick

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#420 _WhiteKnight_

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Posted 24 August 2010 - 06:54 PM

Now the thoughts are flowing what about placing a blank section on the Toranafest sticker so the forum names maybe applied to it.
A thought for next year Mick

cheers Keith

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#421 tsn007

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Posted 24 August 2010 - 07:53 PM

hey Keith,
what a great idea lol....

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#422 Pop's-SS

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Posted 24 August 2010 - 09:10 PM

Something like this mate :spoton:

Regards .... Barry

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#423 _Yella SLuR_

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Posted 24 August 2010 - 09:14 PM

I'll have my GMH-Torana shirt with 'Yella' across the back!! and a red Bathurst hat!!!

Edited by Yella SLuR, 24 August 2010 - 09:15 PM.

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#424 _WhiteKnight_

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Posted 24 August 2010 - 09:35 PM

Pat i was told you were dressing down on Sunday. lmfao

cheers Keith

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#425 _Yella SLuR_

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Posted 24 August 2010 - 09:39 PM

What, budgey smugglers, my single cell power pack (awning over the tool box), white terry towelling hat, and zinc cream?

As a special request I could be talked into pulling on the fishnets and stilettos as well!!!

Ahhh, alas, you must of forgotten, I'm not going to be there on 'Fetish Friday' like some others that I know!!!!

ROFLMAO --- I raise you a ROF.

Edited by Yella SLuR, 24 August 2010 - 09:46 PM.