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[GML-31]

shirts are great mate, attendance trophies are a good idea but being part of such a great event is more than enough for me.
Looking forward to 2010, again thanks to all from HVTC

[Litre8]

I loved the shirt and, imho, the entrants trophy is a great way to have a permanent momento of the event.

One thing I also really liked was getting to talk to the Nowacki brothers when they walked around viewing the cars. In a strange 'this guy is totally crazy' way I think they liked/appreciated L8...

[brocks72xu1]

We had 2 drunken fools that we had to move on from the event but all else were very well behaved

i was wondering what that was all about,druken bums,john gong the wife reckons your a crack up with your post about the toilets as she said the same thing about (not facing that many arses but)i would like to thank the hunter valley torana club again have been attending for three years but this was the first i had my car there and a big thanks to the gong ,frash the bucket and glacier 73 if it wasnt for these guys the car would not have been there
daryn i will see you next year and i will make the bbq this time and thank your club members from me for being so kind to me the wife and kids

cheers grant

[A9X]

Hi mate, looks like a great show,

This is neither the time nor the place, but when the dust settles and you have 5 minutes, i'd like to chat with you about bringing some cars over from perth.

We'd appreciate some local support with logistics and the run we would organise from this end.

Welby

[Collo]

We had 2 drunken fools that we had to move on from the event but all else were very well behaved

I'm glad that didn't go bad, as it took place right next to my car. When he threw his goon bag, it nearly hit it.
Could have been a very different outcome of the day for me had that happened...

But only 2 tossers among the how many thousand people that were there during the course of the day?
I know when to take yes for an answer.

[Pop's-SS]

G'day All

Well first off I have a major complaint about one of the members of the HVTC

I have to complain about how he twisted my arm up my back to make me come to Toranafest.

Can't mention any names but he is short, well rounded and has recently restored his yellow SS Hatch to schmick condition of which he keeps in an air bubble.
So now I have named him "Bubble Boy"

Well "Bubble Boy" had phoned me when I mentioned that I wasn't coming to Toranafest due to the extra expense of me and the missus going on the Tassie Torana Tour in October.

"Bubble Boy"

You've just gotta come to Toranafest as it is going to be extra special this year You can't miss out

My fantastic missus gave me the funds to attend so that "Bubble Boy" would stop harrassing me with threatening phone calls.

"Bubble Boy" if you are reading this then a phone call around the same time next year won't go astray



I was wondering how the HVTC could top off last years Fest with Harry's B'day Doo but somehow you have done just that

To President Mick and his band of hard workers, CONGRATULATIONS.

On my observation of the Fest.

More dunnies especially over at the eastern side.
More fast food outlets.
As for the PA system failure, shits happens.
As for the 2 drunken fools, hard to stop idiots being idiots.

AND there was one gate crasher but he didn't fool anyone and wasn't allowed in so he just sailed on by
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Parents with children I found were responsible and asked their kids not to touch
Shirts are great

Thanks to the HVTC for another top weekend

Regards ..... Barry

PS .... Someone did mention Monaros had asked to be added to the event for next year Torana event only and with 246 this year and more then likely MORE next year, where is extra area to be found to put them.

Lovely car but no thanks.

[Pop's-SS]

Ahhhhhhh Ha, so "Bubble Boy" shows his face

Not a pretty sight, but as the sunsets on yet another great Toranafest.



I say thanks mate and don't forget that phone call next year

Regards .... Barry

[Redslur]

No complaints here. The whole event right down to the accommodation was great. And Barry, Bubble Boy didn't only hassle you to come up......

Well done HVTC, thanks for a great show..

[Litre8]

Monaro's crashing our party? Outrageous!

[Pop's-SS]

threeblindmice

Barry , how long did it take you to see the boat in the picture ?

Actually Bruce, I heard the horn of the ship and was waiting till it got into the shot.

I took 5 photos and that was the pick of them.



Trees in the way for 3 of them, and this was one of the other 2 that had the ship's bridge in the right spot.

I usually don't miss too many photo opportunities as next to my love of all things TORANA is PHOTOGRAPHY

OK Redslur, looks like you and I have a score to settle with "Bubble Boy", so who is going to be first to shout him a drink next Toranafest

AND yes Keith, Maybe not on the bonnet of your car but maybe on your head

Regards ....... Barry

[Tiny]

.......Maybe have an Encouragement Award or 2 as this event is for all Toranas, of any condition. ......

For those who may not have been aware, or couldnt hear the PA announcements during the presentations,
The GMH-Torana.com.au forum did sponsor an encouragement award which included a car care pack along with the trophy that was presented.

I had the honour of choosing the car most worthy of it, And i tell you... judging is a NIGHTMARE of a job.
I Tried to choose a car that wasnt a show stopper but that the owner had obviously tried their best to get to the show and give it a red hot go. I Honestly think, and hope that I chose a worthy winner, and unfortuantely there were at LEAST 5 cars i could have chosen (Again.. what a bastard of a job judging is!!)

I'm sure that next year, we will be sponsoring the award again and hopefully i can con other moderators/admins into helping judge (Howard! Lookin at you!!)

And as for monaro's entering your show, I am very grateful for the HVTC and Mick's efforts to allow me to show my car as part of our trader's stand. Hopefully even though it isn't a Torana, you all know my heart is in the right place!
But i too agree that Toranafest is unique in that it draws such massive entrant lists, and spectators for a single-make show, and i wouldnt be changing that for anyone!
It's a proven winner and i'm sure it will continue to be so.

Once again, Congratulations to EVERYONE who worked their asses off to make this happen, Especially Mick, Todd and Gary ( Just the guys i personally know and remeber) but all the HVTC, VIPs, and other people who put their effort in to make the show so enjoyable for US ALL!

:cheers:

[GML-31]

you would need non-slip shoes Barry

[Pop's-SS]

GML-31

you would need non-slip shoes Barry

Nah, I'd just dig my toenails into the wrinkles on his forehead for some grip

AND Keith, dirty talk is my speciality

Regards .... Barry

[TerrA LX]

Photo of the GMH-T award winner please.