BUKE Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Sunday morning the BDE &PDW departed the host hotel for downtown Lowell Mass. we visited national Park Museum and had a nice tour of the hand dug canals built to power the cotton mills along the Merrimac River . We also enjoyed a short walking tour&A trolley ride with a guide for the museum and later watch the movie about the whole cotton Mills. After a good lunch the BDE members departed for Sturbridge mass to continue tour on their separate route. The PDW group consisting of Mark and Rinda Shaw in modern iron,BEA and John Scheib in their 1932 Buick model 57s Bill MacLachlan in his 1929 McLaughlin Buick roadster& David Brennan and Bibi in his 1915 model C. 38 Buick, and you're truly Frank batty in my 1940 model 61 Century went on to Dracut MA. We soon arrived at Shaw's farm dairy owned and operated by Mark's cousin Warren Shaw who give us a very nice tour of the farm operation we saw the retail store, bottling plant, ice cream production area, crossed the road to meet the girls (cows) as well as Baily the donkey who is first member of the Shaw's petting zoo. Then Mark brought us all the freshest ice cream and we relaxed and talked with Warren and marks other relatives for about an hour before leaving for our hotel in Lowell. We regrouped and took a short walk to supper before turning in for the night.(I went to the Elks club in Lowell) on Monday we get up and running by 9 AM and drove 85.5 miles to Deerfield ma. Where we stopped the shopped at the candle store. Then, we literally drove across the street for lunch at "Wolfies" for some very good hamburgers. Unfortunately, John's wife Bea took sick immediately after lunch and had to be hospitalized overnight. So the rest of the crew went on to old Deerfield Village to tour the museum and historic buildings as originally planned. We then drove back to our hotel in Greenfield mass and again walk to dinner.John joined us with the update on Bea.(I want to Deerfield Elks club) John planned to return home with Bea in their modern car on Wednesday and John's friend trailered their 1932 Buick back home. It was also decided that since the rest of the tour would head south, Bill MacLaughlin needed to head back to Canada early on Wednesday morning Bill had another tour to attend any needed to get back home. Wednesday the rest of us headed south to Sturbridge and stopped on the way to browse the Brimfield fleamarket which happened to be held that day.(A very big fleamarket held twice a year and people from all over this country come to spend their money) which happened to be held that week. We spent a couple hours walk around in the hot sun and high humidity where Mark actually brought a 20's era trouble light. After lunch a local diner, we all split up to go our separate ways. I live so close to Sturbridge Village(only 7 miles) and I had seen it often enough for my grandchildren and children, so I chose to just go home. Mark and Rinda took some scenic roads back to Shaw's farm for a family reunion. Only Dave and Bibi stayed and went on tour Sturbridge Village and say they have a great time and will be going back again I had a great time driving my Buick with good people and I'm looking forward to doing it again. I only write this letter to my friends on the form so that if you get a chance to drive your Buick on any tour after the show even though you might live in that state you will see things that you never had the time to see. Plus you'll have a great time(like I did) meeting and spending time with some good Buick friends.Thanks Mark for help on this letter.Frankhave a great Buick day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 now I really enjoyed reading that Buke. Thanks for sharing. Sounds like lots of fun. (Well maybe not for John and Bea and I hope Bea is OK) Posts and stories like this can only promote more Driven Tours. Has there ever been a post war driven tour. Or maybe a 50's.... Thanks again for the post and also for all else you do for the BCA You da man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUKE Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 yes MrEarl the BDE offers the tours I had lunch with them in Lowell Mass. a very very nice group of Buick people I suggest that you and anyone would be more than welcome to join them I am sure someone will get in touch with you great Buick people. Frank have a great Buick day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 (edited) I thought I better respond, so you all know Bea's situation. It was one of those medical quirks the doctor's can not always explain. It seemed like a heart attack, but after an overnight and many test, they determined it was not, and no evidence of heart damage. Nevertheless, we were cleared to return home on Tuesday, with indications it was not a heart problem, but with a supply of nitroglycerine pills (in case they were wrong, I suppose). Everything seems fine now.I am sorry were were unable to complete the tour, as planned, but pleased that the expert travelers were able to work out a slight change. I am most greatful for all your support and inspired by the ability of the cars and drivers to carry through on these tours. I am looking forward to next years trip to Charlotte and we might elect then to use our newer Buick and join the BDE After-Tour. We might also try to organize a small tour in the NE around next years Upstate NY Show, mid-August, which will be a Regional Meet. Anyone with any ideas, please let me know. John Edited July 20, 2011 by jscheib Error (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 (edited) now I really enjoyed reading that Buke. Thanks for sharing. Sounds like lots of fun. (Well maybe not for John and Bea and I hope Bea is OK) Posts and stories like this can only promote more Driven Tours. Has there ever been a post war driven tour. Or maybe a 50's.... Thanks again for the post and also for all else you do for the BCA You da manMr Earl, Your always welcome to join us on this " driven tour "!!TASMANIAN 2012 Buick meetITINERARYBe at Spirit of Tasmania in Melbourne at 4.30 pm Thurday 3/5/2012 to board for Tasmania (bulk booking has been negotiated for Spirit) arriving 6.30 am in DEVONPORT Friday 4/5/2012. Breakfast, $16.50 pp, is available at the Edgewater hotel just near the ferry terminal - we will be there to direct you. Day 1 Friday 4thDrive to Hobart after breakfast, via Bass and Midlands highways, through old historic towns. 9.30 am leave Edgewater hotel, head to Ashmores Cheese factory, raspberry farm then onto Campbelltown via Longford for morning tea (if you need it, nothing planned) then on to the midlands highway, some 100 km arriving approx. 10.30 am at Campbelltown for a 30 minute stop.At approx. 11.30 pm head to the historic town of Ross, numerous convict built buildings and the famous sandstone Ross bridge. Ross is some 15 km south of Campbelltown, lunch at Ross, available eating places are 2 bakeries, Man ‘O’ Ross hotel and other colonial restaurants. Vendors will be advised of the Buick club’s intentions so that catering will suffice. Leave Ross 2.00 pm, head further south to Oatlands 38 km 2.30 pm and the working stone flour mill ($10-00 entry fee) and old stone convict built buildings. Stay about 1hr, meander through town and take in the bygone era. Depart Oatlands, south to Hobart (80 km), call into Kempton 32 km south, more old stone buildings etc at Kempton, then on to Hobart arriving at accommodation at 4.30 pm. Welcoming drinks, finger food, tea, coffee, drinks at bar prices at host hotel, Wrest Point, in the Derwent room at 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Dinner that night at the coffee shop at Wrest Point carvery or the waterfront restaurant, etc. You may wish to join their Federal Rewards Club (free) which will allow you reduced costs at various locations throughout Wrest Point.Day 2 Saturday 5thVirtually a day to get over the trip on the boat etc, but a car display, from 8.30am to 3 pm on the Parliament House lawns at Salamanca Place right next to the Salamanca market (Buicks on display will attract a lot of shoppers from the market), the cars will be judged by Shannon’s Insurance, and two trophies will be presented at the national dinner on the 7<SUP>th. </SUP>Cars can be left most of the day allowing you the opportunity to browse the market (great for the ladies) and the Hobart CBD shopping is just up the street. Other sites of interest are Constitution Dock, Maritime Museum and the Hobart Museum, Mount Wellington Harley bike ride to the top of Mount Wellington with a magnificent view over Hobart and surrounding terrain as far as the east coast if the day is clear, or just fill in the day individually wandering around the docksOther points of interest are a boat trip to the new, different, art gallery Mona at Berriedale with displays from all over the world, the Penitentiary Chapel in Campbell Street (on city fringe) built in 1830 ties in with the holding cell and court rooms, historic Battery Point (walking distance from the market) with its old stone houses and buildings, antique shops and a museum and narrow streets all converging to the waterfront. Dinner that night (the 5<SUP>th)</SUP> at Mures on the wharf at Victoria Dock - downstairs at Mures prices start from $12.00.Day 3 Sunday 6thA trip through the Huon valley down to Geeveston to the Tahune Airwalk, morning tea at Geevston bowls club (cost $8.00 pp). Tahune Airwalk group cost is $ 20.00 pp.Meander among the tops of the eucalyptus giants, lunch is available at the tree walk cafe, barbecue, or a packed lunch consisting of a selection of gourmet club sandwiches, savouries and pastries, tea and coffee from $9.50, $13.50, $17.50 per person. Refer www.adventureforests.com.Those folks who have been before and have already seen the Tahune Airwalk, an alternative drive to Southport, through Dover to Ida Bay Railway at Lune River is suggested Ride on 1940s Malcolm Moore locomotives, passenger carriages built in 1890’s, track finishes at Deep Hole and Elliotts beach where there is shelter and barbecue facilities. Train cost is $20.00 pp, lunch at Ida Bay Railway with a packed Hamper $15.00 pp. The trip on the train takes about 2 hours.Return trip home, back through Dover, Franklin, turn off at Huonville and go through Cygnet and up alongside the D’Entrecasteaux channel, back to Hobart. Booking response needed for tree walk and railway.Dinner that night on the Cartella (100 year old ferry) for a 3 hr. harbour cruise picked up from the casino jetty on site. See the city and surrounds from the picturesque river Derwent. Costs will be $71-00 pp inclusive with dinner (heard it’s really good) and cruise. We need to get 80 members to maintain this price.Day 4 Monday 7thDrive to National Park north of Hobart via new Norfolk and Cadbury Chocolate Factory for a tour, then some 20 km drive along the river to New Norfolk. The autumn colours on the river bank will be nice with lunch at the New Norfolk historic Bush Inn, the oldest hotel in Australia. Back to Hobart via Bothwell, Melton Mowbray arriving back by 4 pm. National Buick dinner that night at Wrest Point, the host hotel.Day 5 Tuesday 8thWe head for the Tasman Peninsular via old road through to Richmond, Sorell, Copping, Dunalley and down to Eaglehawk Neck with morning tea at Richmond, bakery or restaurants. Points of interest: stone bridge, old gaol, craft shops and antique wares, model Hobart Town set in 1820’s, then off to Port Arthur via scenic tour of Tasman Arch etc. then onto Taranna for barbecue lunch by the Rotary Club at a cost $15.00 pp.Leave Taranna and a short drive to Port Arthur ruins, Isle of dead we will still be in time to browse the ruins if desired, or back to Pirates Bay to Tasman Arch, blowhole etc, walk to waterfall bay, or drive out from port Arthur to Safety Cove and the remarkable cave or a scenic walk is available if you have already been to this area (a walk program will be supplied). Overnight Port Arthur. Dinner at the Port Arthur Comfort Inn overlooking the ruins and a ghost tour is available at $20-00 pp. Day 6 Wednesday 9thMorning: Still at peninsula, if desired the activities available are coastal trip Tasman Adventure cruises, 3 hour cruise includes morning or afternoon tea $50.00 pp.See the magnificent Tasmanian coastline of the southern ocean and Tasman Island in a high speed purpose built vessel, nothing between there and Antarctica. If you prefer walking there is along the coastal cliffs to Waterfall Bay or many other rain forest walks. Transport by coach (1940 Chevy Maple leaf side loading bus and a modern coach as well) will be arranged for members to be taken to the walking tracks and wharves for their nautical departure. Afternoon: We have also arranged a ladies scenic round coach tour of the peninsula with Peninsula coaches to Nubeena and out to the convict ruins at the coal mines on the edge of serene Norfolk Bay with a stop for afternoon tea, all this for a gold coin donation to cover fuel for the bus compliments of Roger Self (one time Buick owner).Alternative scenic coastal boat ride, ladies and gents, or tuna charter trip for blokes, it should be the height of the blue fin tuna season, and tuna are caught from 20 kg and over 100 kg on a rod, all gear supplied. The fish are caught reasonably close to shore sometimes right under the cliffs or around the Hippolyte rock and the ladies, if they like fishing, can sign up as well. We will need numbers to book charter vessels if anybody is interested. A reminder that we are in the open ocean but it is sheltered in under the shore.Another option is to just take in the peninsula through the walking tracks to Waterfall Bay and other areas if you have already seen Port Arthur. We will need early bookings for numbers to organise these activities (depends on booking response).Dinner: Barbecue that night at Fox & Hounds $25.00 pp. (again need response)Day 7 Thursday 10thLeave the peninsular and head for the east coast with morning tea at the Fruit Farm at Sorell. On to Orford via Buckland with the church which has a very valuable stain glass window sent by boat in the early days to Tasmania. Rumour has it the window was destined for somewhere in Europe but it came here by mistake.Lunch at Orford pub, then through Triabunna and on to Swansea for the night, approx. 84 kms.. Accommodation at the Swansea Motor Inn or, alternatively, the caravan park: see accommodation list. Dinner venue: Bark Mill Tavern, happy hour drinks prices and meals at bar prices, or RSL Bistro for dinner.Day 8 Friday 11thUp Early for those who wish to spend half the day in Coles Bay, go for a walk up the Hazards Mountain and look down on Wineglass Bay or walk the round trip along the pristine beach at Wineglass Bay and back along the Hazards beach to Coles Bay, or just relax and take in the beauty of Tasmania’s east coast around Coles Bay. There is a park fee to go into Freycinet Park. $24 per vehicle – 8 persons allowed.Morning tea and lunch will be available at the Iluka Tavern at Coles Bay, lunch is sandwiches etc from $10-00 to toast $18-00.Leave Coles Bay about 1.30 pm, drive to Bicheno – see the motor bike museum (70 bikes on display $9-00 pp entry), visit the gulch or just have a wander around and depart approx. 3 pm. A choice of driving the St. Mary’s pass or veteran vehicles can go to the coast road to St.Helens, a nice drive along the coast through Four Mile Creek and on to St. Helens.At St. Helens Graeme takes over to complete the tour for the next 9 daysAlternative to Burnie 19<SUP>th</SUP> & 20<SUP>th</SUP> Post Vintage Car Club “Picnic at Ross” car, trucks, motor bikes from all over the State.You are invited to the Ross PVCC picnic on the 20<SUP>th. </SUP>Stay at Country Club Casino south of Launceston on nights 19<SUP>th</SUP> & 20<SUP>th</SUP> Villas $ 129.00 or 2 bedroom $168.00 or Casino $164.00 deluxe standard room. The picnic last year attracted 600 cars all types not too many Buicks. A special area will be put aside for the Buicks. Ross is only $ 70 klm south of the casino, stay the night before and the night after then a leisurely trip back to Devonport to the ferry on the 21<SUP>st</SUP> plenty of attractions and small towns on the way. Email Dave @ tunachaf@bigpond.net.au if you are interested - Casino is on Federal booking sheet (see accommodation sheet for link).All accommodation costs and activities quotes have been negotiated on member’s behalf and choices pasted on the web site and in magazines as well as a more detailed accommodation itinerary: for the actual Nationals, it would be convenient if we were all at the one venue in Hobart .All destinations are firm but some of the activities may be subject to change hinging on responses from members.If you click on the videos on the Buick Nationals website you will get a feeling of what is in store for the 2012 Buick Nationals Tassie style.PART 2 Northern Tasmania ITINERARY – 2012 BUICK NATIONAL MEET<TABLE border=1 cellSpacing=0 borderColor=#000000 cellPadding=7 width=769><COLGROUP><COL width=93><COL width=58><COL width=454><COL width=106><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD width=93>Date</TD><TD width=58>Day No</TD><TD width=454>Route</TD><TD width=106>Nights</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=93>11<SUP>th</SUP> May Fri</TD><TD width=58>8</TD><TD width=454>Arrive in St Helens.Dinner own arrangements. Suggest you considerBayside Inn meal.</TD><TD width=106>1 </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=93></TD><TD width=58></TD><TD width=454></TD><TD width=106></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=93>12<SUP>th</SUP> May Sat</TD><TD width=58>9</TD><TD width=454>Depart St Helens for Launceston via St Columba Falls to Cheese Factory and have lunch at the Pub in the paddock. Short stop Scottsdale. Take in view from Sideling.</TD><TD width=106>3</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=93></TD><TD width=58></TD><TD width=454></TD><TD width=106></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=93>13<SUP>th</SUP> May Sun</TD><TD width=58>10</TD><TD width=454>Morning tea at Evandale then visit historic Clarendon House for lunch. After lunch proceed to town of Longford for afternoon tea. Dinner at Launceston Bowls Club.</TD><TD width=106></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=93></TD><TD width=58></TD><TD width=454></TD><TD width=106></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=93>14<SUP>th</SUP> May Mon </TD><TD width=58>11</TD><TD width=454>Free day in Launceston to visit Gorge, Motor museum and many other attractions. </TD><TD width=106></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=93></TD><TD width=58></TD><TD width=454></TD><TD width=106></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=93>15<SUP>th</SUP> May Tue</TD><TD width=58>12</TD><TD width=454>Depart Launceston for Ulverstone via West Tamar. Morning tea at Grindelwald Swiss Village (bring or buy). Lunch at Beaconsfield.Many will no doubt remember the dramatic rescue of two trapped miners in April 2006. Choice of visit to Grubb Shaft Museum, Platypus World at Beauty Point or Sea Horse World. Proceed to Ulverstone via Frankford Highway. For those preferring an option to the West Coast it is suggested that the next three nights be spent at Cradle Mountain to rejoin the group at Burnie on the 18<SUP>th</SUP> May. </TD><TD width=106>13</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=93></TD><TD width=58></TD><TD width=454></TD><TD width=106></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=93>16<SUP>th</SUP> May Wed </TD><TD width=58>13</TD><TD width=454>Depart Ulverstone for Strahan via link road through Hampshire and Finger Post. Visit Mining Heritage Museum and have lunch.</TD><TD width=106>2</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=93></TD><TD width=58></TD><TD width=454></TD><TD width=106></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=93>17<SUP>th</SUP> May Thu</TD><TD width=58>14</TD><TD width=454>Do West Coast Wilderness Railway and take in town.</TD><TD width=106></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=93></TD><TD width=58></TD><TD width=454></TD><TD width=106></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=93>18<SUP>th</SUP> May Fri</TD><TD width=58>15</TD><TD width=454>Gordon River cruise. Depart Strahan approx. 2 pm and travel via Hellyer Gorge for Burnie. Arrive Burnie. </TD><TD width=106>3</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=93></TD><TD width=58></TD><TD width=454></TD><TD width=106></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=93>19<SUP>th</SUP> May Sat</TD><TD width=58>16</TD><TD width=454>Visit Nut at Stanley, then Smithton. For those who are going to Ross, head to Launceston Casino for early start to Ross Post Vintage Car Club “Picnic at Ross” run. For those not going to Ross return to accommodation in Burnie. Dinner at Yacht Club </TD><TD width=106></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=93></TD><TD width=58></TD><TD width=454></TD><TD width=106></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=93>20<SUP>th</SUP> May Sun</TD><TD width=58>17</TD><TD width=454>Spend day in Burnie taking in Pioneer Museum, Paper Makers and Ransley Veteran Ford Collection at Wynyard.</TD><TD width=106>1 option Launceston if attending Ross Car Show</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=93></TD><TD width=58></TD><TD width=454></TD><TD width=106></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=93>21<SUP>st</SUP> May Mon</TD><TD width=58>18</TD><TD width=454>Make way to “Spirit of Tas”, Devonport via Gunns Plains Caves and Leven Canyon</TD><TD width=106></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Then there is the fun of getting there from the WestIndian Pacific rail Perth to Adelaide ( one of the great train journeys of the world.) Adelaide to Melbourne via the Great Ocean Road and then of course the drive home after the event from Melbourne to Perth.That will take care of May next year. Edited July 20, 2011 by 50jetback (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Stuart - once the kids are independent, I hope to be able to take the time off and head down to an Australian meet. It looks like a lot of fun, not to mention a chance to experience a new part of the world. We have neighbours that moved to Tasmania last year, so it would be a cool trip, but our children are still a bit too dependent on us.MrEarl - I believe the PWD after tour started as a tradition in Rochester in 2006. Of course, the BDE has been doing their tours a lot longer. I'm putting on a tour up here for the Labour Day weekend...if you flew up, I might be able to arrange a '54 for you to drive.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Stuart - once the kids are independent, I hope to be able to take the time off and head down to an Australian meet. It looks like a lot of fun, not to mention a chance to experience a new part of the world. We have neighbours that moved to Tasmania last year, so it would be a cool trip, but our children are still a bit too dependent on us.Derek,Don't leave it too long, don't know how much longer these tours can last.We only have our National Meet and Tour every second year and the next after Tasmania will be back here in the West. Our problem is the soaring cost of fuel. Today fuel in Perth at its cheapest is AUS$1.40 a litre. With currency conversion to US$ and US gallons that is around US$6.00 a gallon. Not sure what you are paying in North America at the moment but ours is set to go even higher. The Federal Government is hell bent on introducing a carbon tax and who knows what impact that will have on motoring costs.So I guess the test will be 2014 when we see how many members will attend the next National after Tasmania here in Western Australia. In the meantime we are making the most of the Tasmanian opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 (edited) Here are a couple photos of the PWD AfterTour... It was great to have the BDE join us for our tour of Lowell. Only four prewar cars continued on after we parted ways with The BDE.... In previous years we had over a dozen prewar cars.. We hope to have more prewar cars join the tour next year.... Edited July 21, 2011 by Mark Shaw (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Mr Earl,Your always welcome to join us on this " driven tour "!!Then there is the fun of getting there from the WestIndian Pacific rail Perth to Adelaide ( one of the great train journeys of the world.) Adelaide to Melbourne via the Great Ocean Road and then of course the drive home after the event from Melbourne to Perth.That will take care of May next year.Now that's what I call a Drivin Tour. 21 DAYS!!! It's on my "before I kick the Bucket List" Stuart. I'll chip in on the gas for a ride. I just hope they continue for a few years after I retire as I have a few projects to knock out first. Or maybe sell a project to one of you blokes and stow away in the container for a slow boat ride down. Would love to take that train ride too. Derek, are you serious about waiting until your clan becomes "independent". You may as well plan on going next year and taking them with ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Stuart,You better explain to these yanks how the Australian sabattical works. Looks like one is needed for the Aussi tours.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Lamar, a month off school would be a bit much, particularly near the end of the school year...by independent, I don't necessarily mean out of the house, just old enough they can get groceries and get themselves to and from school...not much else is there? I mean, how much trouble could three teens without an adult around get into in four weeks of unsupervised bliss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 (edited) Stuart,You better explain to these yanks how the Australian sabattical works. Looks like one is needed for the Aussi tours.JohnJohn,Don't know that I should talk about the 10 public holidays a year Australian workers have, or the 6 weeks annual leave and had definately not touch on the 3 month Long Service Leave you get every 7 years ( only if you stay in the same job!! ).Then there are a few occupations where you work 4 years on 4/5ths salary and then have the 5th year off on the same salary - mainly teachers but other government occupations have access to it.When Oprah was here earlier this year ( no I don't watch it but it was on the National News every night so you couldn't escape it ) I think someone decided the main difference between the average Australian and average American was that Australians work to live and Americans live to work. Australians refer to Australia as " The Lucky Country " and we just hope it stays that way.And here you go Lamar - read all about the train ride.http://www.gsr.com.au/site/indian_pacific.jsp Edited July 21, 2011 by 50jetback (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 John,Don't know that I should talk about the 10 public holidays a year Australian workers have, or the 6 weeks annual leave and had definately not touch on the 3 month Long Service Leave you get every 7 years ( only if you stay in the same job!! ).Then there are a few occupations where you work 4 years on 4/5ths salary and then have the 5th year off on the same salary - mainly teachers but other government occupations have access to it.When Oprah was here earlier this year ( no I don't watch it but it was on the National News every night so you couldn't escape it ) I think someone decided the main difference between the average Australian and average American was that Australians work to live and Americans live to work. Australians refer to Australia as " The Lucky Country " and we just hope it stays that way.And here you go Lamar - read all about the train ride.Great Southern Rail :: Indian PacificToo late for all the work benefits but let's see.....which projects do I want to sell for to make the train ride and Buick tour. It's definitely rising up in the the bucket. Not to get political here but the difference you speak of is slowly becoming "Americans live to work so those that don't choose to work can live" :mad:BTW something I've been meaning to ask... is emu a common menu item, a delicacy or considered road kill? getting back on subject, anybody interested in a "50's Buicks thru Backroads of the South" tour after the '12 Nationals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Say Frank, My Car is a C-36. Not a C-38. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Lamar, YES!!! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 (edited) BTW something I've been meaning to ask... is emu a common menu item, a delicacy or considered road kill? getting back on subject, anybody interested in a "50's Buicks thru Backroads of the South" tour after the '12 Nationals?No, Emu isn't generally on the menu here. It is available at Bushtucker type meals generally found in the boutique restaurants of the wine/tourist regions but to the locals it is more road kill than delicacy.On the other hand Kangaroo meat is available in many supermarkets and butchers and is consumed a fair bit.And now me getting back on subject - there was a thread indicating the 2013 BCA Nationals were to be held in South Bend Indiana. A few forum members indicated it would be a good location and I even said I may aim to attend. The thread got hijacked though and it now seems to have been pulled.I would like to attend another BCA National and a couple of footloose mates would also come along. So if there was a Buicks driven event before or after the National Meet I would be interested. The thoughts are we would buy a suitable Buick Stateside between 3 or 4 of us, use it and then ship it back home to Australia.So it would be nice if the 2013 thread ( suitably edited ) would re-appear and we could follow what was happening.Also back on the Aussie Nationals in Tasmania 2012 Mark Shaw in an earlier post made utterances about attending - what happened Mark? and a regular attendee ( to at least the last 2 Aussie Nationals - see photo attached ) was going to get a " drinking team " together.<TABLE id=post788744 class=tborder2 border=0 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=6 width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD width=175>Senior MemberJoin Date: Jun 2005Location: Vancouver, WAPosts: 2,900 </TD><TD id=td_post_788744 class=alt3><!-- google_ad_section_start -->Re: Driving a Pre-war across the Country?<!-- google_ad_section_end --> <HR SIZE=1><!-- google_ad_section_start -->Stuart,I have already sent an email to Dave Chaffe for the latest info. I will be getting with Jack soon to discuss joint plans to come down-under for my first time.<!-- google_ad_section_end --> __________________<!-- google_ad_section_start(weight=ignore) -->Mark ShawBCA PWD DirectorHCCA Member (Skagit & Portland)1912 Buick Model 34 roadster1913 Buick Model 31 Touring1915 Buick Model C-25 "Speedster"1924 Buick Model 45 "Roadster Truck"1929 Buick Model 29-27 Sedan (Now my son's car)1931 Buick Model 57 Sedan1938 Buick Model 48 Sedan<!-- google_ad_section_end --> Edited July 22, 2011 by 50jetback (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 The 13 thread got locked but is still there. http://forums.aaca.org/f115/bca-national-meet-2013-a-305545.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 (edited) Stuart, I have enjoyed conversing with you and others down under for several years on this forum and have met several Aussies and Kiwis at BCA Nationals in past years. I got to know the Chaffes on the caravan from Seattle WA to Rochester MN in 2006. They rode in the back seat of my "Trouble Truck" (for a few hundred miles) when their Buick ride broke down. So, since I already know many from down under and the "Head Tuna" for the tour, I would love to come down. However, I am still a working stiff and may not be able to be gone from work long enough to justify the long plane ride. Don't give up on me yet, I am still working on it.... Edited July 26, 2011 by Mark Shaw (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Stuart,I think it a bit early to determine what the BDE Tour and PWD Tour will look like for 2013 in South Bend, but unless gas rises to some unknown height (anything seems possible with the politics, these days), there will surely be tours of both groups. We will sure keep your plans in mind. In fact, perhaps you have some idea about what you and your Aussie travelers would like to see in the Chicago/South Bend area, so those ideas may be incorporated into the tour. Mark Shaw oversees the PWD Tour so let him know.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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