ANZAC Day in Brisbane

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A great day was had in Brisbane by a few of Two Transport Platoon members. As seen in the photo, Taffy Watkins(holding Banner) Tony Mohr, Vince Robinson, Andrew Skvar (Tony's Grandson) Niel Collard and Adrian Schultz.

If you have photos from ANZAC Day you want posted on the blog please send them in.

Carlton Brewery out, Mt. Tambourine in

G'day all,

It has become evident from the returns that the ladies were not happy with the Carlton Brewery trip. With the few people who indicated they wished to make the trip, it was not cost effective to go ahead.

Not to worry. We have come up with a idea we hope will satisfy both the ladies and our members. We are planning a trip to the "Witches Chase" up at Mt. Tambourine. The " Witches Chase" complex comprises of :

Witches Chase Cheese Co.

Mt. Tambourine Brewery

Liquid Amber Bistro and Grill.

They have agreed to put on a special menu for us. The whole day will only cost $35.00 a head. That is a $15.00 saving from the carlton Brewery Trip. There will be plenty of time for the ladies to visit all the other shops in the Mt. Tambourine shopping area. For the people who were with us on the Adelaide reunion, it is much like Hahndorf with all the great shopping for the ladies and plenty of places for the boys to cool their heels. Please take the time to visit the web site and see for your self:

http://www.witcheschasecheese.com.au/index.php?page=31&ssid=27&mid=4

In the next week or so a letter will be going out to All members to officially inform you of the change in program and the admin details for refunds and how to pay for this trip.

Please do not send any money in answer to this email, wait for the official letter.

We hope this meets with your approval.

Reunion Committee.

Apology from Col Walters "Walrus"

Hi Tony,
I am sad to inform you all that circumstances will not allow me and my wife to attend the upcoming reunion. A large family reunion has clashed with that date.

Again I do appoligize and hopfully will be able to attend the next one and catch up to all of you. I will keep you all in my thoughts.

Kind regards
Col Walter

Sorry to hear you are unable to attend "Walrus" but I think we all agree that family always comes first.

We will keep you informed on the next reunion.

Another Motel for the reunion

Tony,

I noticed on the blog, the letter from the Blue Pelican Motel on the prices of their rooms.

I have been in touch with the owner of the South Tweed Motor In where I am staying and he will do a special deal for us.

It is $85 a night for a double room and if we fill his Motor In then he will drop the price.

Compared to the Blue Pelican that is $3 a night cheaper than their cheapest room and the Motor In is just across the road instead of 2 Klms away, this will allow you to drink and not have to drive home.

The address of the South Tweed Motor In is:
9 - 11 Minjungbal Drive
Tweed Heads South
NSW 2486

Phone No; 07 5524 3111

The owners name is Ross Edwards

If you are going to book then mention that you are going to the 2 Tpt Reunion

Regards

Vince Robinson

New mail out

A new mail out was posted on Monday, you will get them shortly. Please remember they will need to be returned by the 21 March 2011 with payment.

Remember the first Tuesday of the reunion is Melbourne Cup day, so please make sure you have you accommodation booked. There is still room in the Caravan Park but don't leave it for to much longer.

Belt Buckle

This is the Belt Buckle on sale at the reunion. They look even better in real life.

To see the spare wheel cover you will neen to scroll back to a post on the 15 June last year. Click on older posts.

Getting Close

Not long to go now and time goes so fast. Just a reminder that the Melbourne Cup will be on during our reunion and space may be tight at the Park, so book now.

We received a the following in regards to accommodation;

Hello Terry
hope you and your family had a great Christmas & New Year.
This year has just begun but has been very busy I thought that I would give you a quick email about the 2nd Transport Platoon reunion it will be here before we know it & we are getting many group bookings now for all over this year.
I have a discount cost if you have enough people to take our 20 rooms for arrival on Mon 31/10/11 to depart on Sat 5/11/11 these are :

4 Family 2 bedroom units sleeps up to 4 people (1Queen Bed & 2 single beds) = $725 for the whole 5 nights
there are 2 upstairs & 2 downstairs
5 Twin rooms sleeps 2-3 people (1Queen Bed & 1 single bed in the same room) = $525 for the whole 5 nights
there are 3 upstairs & 1 downstairs
11 Queen rooms sleeps 1-2 people (1 Queen bed) = $440 for the whole 5 nights
there 6 upstairs & 5 downstairs
if you have any questions please don't hesitate to give me a call or email me at the moment we have 1 of your platoon booked in & if you fill the rest of our rooms we will extend the same discount to them as well, looking forward to hearing from you soon stay safe
regards Deb


Blue Pelican Motel
115 Wharf St Tweed Heads
Ph 07 55361777
fax 07 55991987
email info@bluepelicanmotel.com.au

This may assist if you have not made any bookings as yet.

A further newsletter will be sent shortly. I will post it on the blog as soon as I have it.