Smoke Sizzles n Snags at Gippsland Motorplex on Australia Day

Yet again the Gippsland Motorplex proved beyond doubt that is is a popular, well run sporting facility bringing countless thousands into the region and providing an outlet for locals to enjoy their love of cars and all things vehicular, while having a great family friendly day out. Despite Australia Day events and other Car Shows, Swap Meets, Tractor Pulls and the like being staged east of Melbourne,  "Drags N Skidz" drew a large patriotic and enthusiastic crowd although still awaiting final figures.

"Throttle Stomp" - Gippsland Motorplex does it again BUT ....

What is Throttle Stomp?  Well allow me to explain, on the weekend of 4th 5th and 6th January the Gippsland Motorplex brought the 2019 Throttle Stomp to their facility at the Bairnsdale Dragway site in Aerodrome Road Bairnsdale.  This was a coming together of all things car and bike on tarmac and on dirt and featuring  pre-1969 vehicles over three days. Throttle Stomp simply "stomp on the throttle" and see what goes....!

 

Model World Maffra at Gippsland Vehicle Collection

Many will know my distinct liking for all things vehicle and boat, many of which have and still do get me in all sorts of bother with...you know who! I can usually stave off most of the bother with a good lunch (another one of my weaknesses !) and last Sunday was no exception. Lured by a visit to the Gippsland Vehicle Collection at the Maffra Shed by the Jaguar Car Club, (the good old Pommie stuff), we took a trip to Maffra.

Coffee House 138 Maffra “ Clean Comfy Classic Café with Coffee, or Coffee with Cafe”

Coffee House 138  is at  138 Johnson Street,  Maffra  3860      Ph:   03 5147 2220

Open:     Mon- Fri 8am to 3-30pm.   Sat & Sun 8-30am to 2-30pm 

It is three years and a change of owner since my last review so about time for a new one. Towards the end of the main street in the country town of Maffra is Coffee House 138, street parking in the service road outside, close to the end of the shopping strip a bit easier to find, than in the middle of town.  Access is good, al fresco seating outside under a wide veranda so you can sit at your leisure.

People Power Paddle Boats...Well done and many thanks to all.

Never ever underestimated the power of the people and social media. 

Well done Lakes Entrance!

Paddle Boats are back too.........Great news !!

What a great week, with two of our towns iconic businesses being re-opened. Ferryman's Cafe on Thursday and I am advised that the Paddle Boats just over the Footbridge will be re-opening very soon having finalised the necessary paperwork today. All that has to be done is to return the boats and equipment to the site and check all the safety gear. Watch out for the big open signs, my best bet is by next weekend !

Ferryman's Cafe Re-opens - I am a happy man !!

I am indeed a happy man, my favourite haunt  Ferrymans' Seafood Cafe re-opened this morning at 11am., after a long absence, in fact since April last, and just in time for the pre-Christmas and busy summer trade. 

Ferryman's Floats once More

Lakes Entrance Paddle Boats - the truth

My last post on this issue was filled with uncertainty due to a lack of information. Since then I have done some research and investigations which I feel should be made public.                                 
Here I am simply stating THE FACTS from my extensive investigations and despite some very (in my opinion) misleading, doubtful and antagonistic press and "official" comment. After the facts will come some comment and some suggestions as to where we go from here.

Hope to see this again soon

So here are some facts:-

Does the owner/operator of Lakes Entrance Paddle Boats (LEPB) wish to continue in the business to provide this iconic attraction to the region?  - YES

Bitumen and Dirt ( B. A. D.) Drags - on again

The second weekend of December will see B.A.D drags visit the Gippsland Motorplex for the second annual event.  Now don't be alarmed they are not really bad,.... powerful, spectacular, awesome machinery certainly,  the  B. A. D.  simply stands for "Bitumen and Dirt Drags".

Ode to the Bunnings Onion

I found the following on Facebook and could not resist copying it - Just for fun or is it ? 

Are we becoming far too over the top with "OH & S" "PC" etc., ?

We are becoming so scared of litigation etc that our lives are being affected.

on top and round the sides !