Easter 2007 Rally at Yatte Yatte NSW

by John Hendriks

First....a big THANK YOU to our hosts Ron & Lyn Quigley, who made us most welcome on their unique property. All the other OKA owners out there missed a great weekend with lots of laughter as well as serious OKA discussions.
The weather was not that kind to us with on and off rain periods, but this did not dampen our enthusiasm on having a great time.
In thanking our generous hosts we must also congratulate all those in attendance for making the 4 days a great success.

• Ruedi & Susanne Schoensleben
• Greg and Maree Boyle along with their 3 active boys and daughter.
• Rowena Paterson
• Michael & Virgina Hession along with approx 20 of their friends.
• Tony & Rasa Mauragis
• Owen & Sue Jones
• Jim & Julie Curtin and family.
• Spike Pike & Anna Coote along with 2 beautiful canine friends. (Molly & Lady)
• Ray & Robyn Quigley
• Adam & Rose Purdon
• Ron & Lyn Quigley
• John Hendriks
• Norm & Lynneve Burrell

A few days earlier, Ruedi & Susanne Schoensleben with OKA 001 called in to see Ron & Lyn and could only stay for one night, as they had to be in Brisbane by Easter. They left a fantastic presentation with Ron & Lyn, on the Mornington Rally, which they attended. Everyone enjoyed the short presentation. Ron & Lyn took some OKA shots of OKA 001, which became discussions over a hot cup of tea. It certainly would of been very interesting, if the OKA was still there when we all were there.

Easter day was a great day. The weather had improved with mostly sunshine and we were able to have little groups go on a 100 klm trip in the surrounding country site. Ron planned a visit to the Tianjara Falls as well as some other great locations with fantastic views to the coast. We left at around 10.30 in the morning and did not return until 5.30pm that afternoon. The fresh air and great exercise did us all good. The girls put together a great selection of sandwiches, which were most welcome at lunch together with the great location of the Potter Dam.
At night, weather permitting, we enjoyed campfires and a Jim Curtin cooking demonstration of a great damper. He certainly knows how to cook in the bush and anyone who hasn't tasted his damper, doesn't know what they have missed.
Rowena gave us a detailed explanation of the Didgereedoo along with some interesting tunes while John played along with the sticks. The mood around the campfire become serious as our thoughts travelled, well mine did.
Monday morning we were awakened by the bellowing of a calve being born and after Ron checked things out, it was great to hear that mother and calf are fine.

In closing the weekend was great, the company as always fantastic and I am sure we are looking forward to the next get together. Many suggestions were thrown around on the weekend and no doubt other get togethers like this will be posted on the website....so why not attend the next one!