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| BJ |
Alfreds First WednesdayHi all, here's Perths answer to the Ace cafe:
From 7pm on the FIRST WEDNESDAY of every month meet for a burger or the famous Pea and Ham soup at "Alfred's" on the Corner of Meadow & James St in Guildford. First meet: 4th June Following: 2nd July Next: 6th August For more info about Alfred's: http://www.alfredskitchen.com.au/index.asp |
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| 66split |
what a great idea BJ. see you there. | ||||||
| VLKSWGN |
Im not driving all the way to Guildford for frikin soup! Only jokin BJ, top idea, count me in, im so there! 
Thanks for all your help and endless enthusiasm for VLKSWGN! 
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| Kinga |
Sounds good to me | ||||||
| Mustard Man |
See ya there hopefully! | ||||||
| Brookie |
For those who haven't heard of the Ace Cafe
http://thekombikonnection.myfreeforum.org/about563.html ------------------------------------------------------------ |
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| Scotia |
bit of a trek for me on a Wednesday night but I do like Pea and Ham soup....mmmmm | ||||||
| Kinga |
If you head all the way down Kalamunda road to the end you end up just round the corner from Alfred's 
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| kkombii |
Ruby Dear will be there, just down the road for me.
Guildford has real character |
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| VLKSWGN |
Can i drive the Passat or do i have to drive the kombi  ?
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| BJ |
The Roe Hwy is pretty smooth!!!
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| VLKSWGN |
mmm, i will get back to you on that one, the old girl is starting to get worn out from doin the put your hands in the air dance/boom boom shake your kombi etc..... 
It ain't got hidrolikz, but you try tellin the front beam that! 
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| 66bazbus |
Hoping to be there, will have to be in the Landy though.
Will try and convince Clare we need a break from packing No rego yet on the bus, and have just seen the lip and concrete entrance to the pits at the warwick examination centre
Not sure if the exhaust will make it 
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| Diddlie |
No rego yet on the bus, and have just seen the lip and concrete entrance to the pits at the warwick examination centre ]
Ok you have me worried, we are off to warwick for our inspection tomorrow - wot are you on about??????????????????? |
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| Brookie |
Your Kombi will clear it OK- just to upset slammed splits and ricers  
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| WAY2COOL |
You'll be right,Di!!! See ya out there soon..Kim | ||||||
| 66bazbus |
Stock bus/slightly lowered = No problems. Slammed bus and non standard exhaust 
I'm moving the bus nearer the test centre in a few weeks, may swing past and take a few measurements. You'll be right Diddlie, good luck with the test
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| choppa |
Looks like a winner J | ||||||
| BJ |
Cheers Choppa! Aad to all those that have responded...
I know this location wont suit everyone, but I don't think any will. It has been a great response and I am looking forward to the first of many meets at Alfreds..... Remember it is this Wednesday coming, see you there 
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| G Mac |
MMMM Alfreds do make good burgers
so i guess ill catch you all tomorro graham |
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| Mustard Man |
Fingers crossed im in.......kinda excited as my bus actually has breaks that....well, break! Be good to meet all. | ||||||
| Brookie |
This looks like it will be fun and very successful and the first evening one since Lobus's pre DOVW run from Kings Park to Fremantle.
Hope to see lots of pics. Will have to send link to Ace Cafe
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| humpty |
Twas a great night fellas.... Got a couple of nice pics from the carpark... But have we got anymore out there?.... I want to see some more damn it! | ||||||
| Brookie |
Pics here and you can post some more 
http://thekombikonnection.myfreeforum.org/sutra7518.php#7518 |
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| humpty |
Your link not working Brookie.... You lot ready for the next one? 
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| Brookie |
[quote="humpty"][quote="Brookie"]
Pics here and you can post some more
Works OK = that is why we have Kombi Event reports -------------------------------------------- |
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| Brookie |
1st Wednesday coming up again
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| kkombii |
I'll be there.
The soup is fantastic. Can I pick up a poster on the same night? |
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| BJ |
Someone will have some spare posters kkombii, I will be there again. | ||||||
| VLKSWGN |
I will bring all the Leftovers! 
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| 66split |
see you all there
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| humpty |
Will we crack the record? | ||||||
| Kinga |
Cya there too... | ||||||
| Keith D |
We should be there - Keith D | ||||||
| Brookie |
Don't forget the photos- have to send to Ace Cafe
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| BJ |
Has anyone got a big flood light and genie? It is dark - perhaps we'll find a bright place for a p shoot |
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| Phat bus |
I've got 3 x 12v cigy plug in hand spots. One has 750,000 candle power. But they are spots not flood lights. | ||||||
| Guest |
ive got a small genny and one of those 500W flood lights, i can bring em down, i'll run em up and see if they are any good!
i think a 3 bar elecy fire might be a good idea as well 
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| Diddlie |
Won't be there unless i get divorced but will be with you in spirit and the odd glass of wine. Have a great night.
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| Mustard Man |
See ya there i hope. Looking forward to it. | ||||||
| Scotia |
just home from an overnight stay in hospital but should be ok to go for a short visit. Got to see all these lights in action! | ||||||
| VLKSWGN |
Now that's dedication
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| 66split |
just a reminder. alfreds this wednesday
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| VLKSWGN |
I will bring some more KK flyers, for those who couldnt make it last time. | ||||||
| Westair |
Sounds like it will be flyers again this time.
The VW Club of WA will also be putting details of Alfreds in their next Via West Magazine so we hope to see some more VWs turn up. ----------------------------------------- |
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| humpty |
Hope to actually make this one! | ||||||
| Brookie |
More support for Alfred's First Wednesday
E-mail from VW Club of WA Hi Warren, Sounds like a good idea to me. We can add it to our events calendar as a permanent item if you like – 1st Wednesday of every month. Ray Willis Events Coordinator Editor ViaWest Magazine viawest@vwclub.asn.au ---------------------------------- |
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| Kinga |
I just want to clarify what time this starts.
Originally, it was 7.00pm but I noticed a lot of people saying 6.30pm now. Whilst I have no problem in getting there by 6.30pm, a lot of people would struggle. Remember that people have to travel from all corners of Perth to get to Guildford and most don't finish work until 5.00pm. So far attendees have come from Rockingham, Freo, Sorrento etc and I know of others that haven't been able to make it although they have expressed a desire to. We need to consider that some people have to get home first on public transport or sit in traffic jams before they drive across Perth again to Guildford in a car, they're VW, that is usually not the car they drive to work in. I think that 6.30pm could be quite a disincentive to a lot of people and 7.00pm is more reasonable and would mean that people that can't get there until 7.30pm still feel it would be worthwhile. Of course, not a problem to get there a little early if your keen, I am sure you won't be alone. |
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| Mustard Man |
Well said kingsley!!
Not like you can really rush anywhere in a kombi anyway!!! |
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| VLKSWGN |
The main reason why I get there 6:30-7:00 is because im starvin
See all you good folk whatever time you arrive no rush!
Steve |
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| BJ |
I originally posted a 7pm start but I was always one of the last to arrive, so thought that 6:30pm was the go.
A note to everyone. Even during the coldest time of the year people are not leaving Alfreds until around 9pm and I think that the reason for this is the cold. I predict that as it gets warmer and lighter people will stay later. It is not critical to arrive at any set time. But like VLKSWGN I go for dinner and my belly can't wait
So the official time is 7pm. But as Kinga said be early and you wont be alone. Come later and people will still be there too
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| BJ |
Due to the fire at the Guildford hotel there are some road closures in place. This will only affect travellers from the East and people coming down Roe/Kalamunda Rd/Great Eastern - Apparently you can still travel the usual direction into Guildford using Great Eastern but the road is closed at the end (opposite Alfreds) you are able to detor around the back of the Burned down pub using Helena and Ethel st. See the map below.
I hope this has helped and not confused! |
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| WAY2COOL |
Hi BJ...Can we still get in if coming down West Swan Road...Cheers Kim | ||||||
| BJ |
I understand that James St (part of Great Eastern Hwy) is closed East bound but if you look at the map I reckon that you can get around this by using the back streets (Helena st). The road "may" be open tomorrow if the building is deemed safe I am sure we'll all make it........ |
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| samblers |
We'll be more like 7.30pm i reckon... save some burgers you greedy lot! | ||||||
| BJ |
The next one is only around the corner so keep the evening free so you can attend. The last one was a bit quite due to other happenings, lets get the numbers back up.........
New arrivals from the UK attending too
Wednesday 5th November |
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| 66split |
we have a well busy week going on but will try to be there
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| Mustard Man |
I should be there if all goes well. See ya then | ||||||
| Maharg |
finally can say
See you all at Alfreds on Wednesday...
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| Keith D |
Hey Maharg,
Looking forward to meeting you (finally!!!) - Keith D |
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| Mustard Man |
Wow your here!! When did you arrive? |
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| Maharg |
Yesterday at 4pm but our luggage is still in Singapore... 
My Avatar location now is 'Perth Hills'...
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| Mustard Man |
Still in Singapore.....nightmare!!! Well, welcome, and see ya wednesday!!! you coming down to Bridgetown next weekend? |
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| Maharg |
Hopefully/Probably, just need to make sure our Bay is up for the journey (collecting it tonight ) and make a bed for it....
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| Mustard Man |
Ha,
Yeah, im in the same position. Suddenly thinking of all the things i need to do to it. Furthest i've been in it is about 40k without stopping so far. So 300k is gonna be a real test. Oil change, tappets and timing checks all happening this weekend. Oh and need to make a bed too!!! Hmmm, nothing like last minute preperations! See ya wednesday! |
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| kombi family |
If anyone needs a hand with decking out a bed
for the trip Pm me , Real handy with wood plenty of space and tools , will trade my engine needs looking at
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| WAY2COOL |
Welcome Downunder from Upover.Look forward to meeting you @ Alfreds...Cheers Kim | ||||||
| Mustard Man |
Hi, Cheers for the offer, bit of a trek down to you though. think i'll be able to create a make shift one for now but maybe in the future. Might be able to help with the engine too......wouldn't profess to too much, but im in the middle of building myself a new one at the mo. When i've finished i should know a thing or two that might help. |
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| kombi family |
Cheers Mustard man just putting it out there
I have a rockn roll back seat and foam im not using at the moment , If you get stuck it should only take 1 hour to transfer Just drop it off on your way back through |
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| 66bazbus |
Looks like work is good to me this month and i'm about.
Will see you there
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| BJ |
It's that time off the month again
This Wednesday (tomorrow) Hope to see you all there.......................
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| kkombii |
Sorry from Ruby Dear, I can't be there this week.
I have some guests over from Lubbock, USA, he told me he used to have a '58 barndoor van and a '54 beetle, way back yonder. Question: what entertainer was born in Lubbock, Texas? There is a statue in the town. Answer:...... |
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| Gabbo's Run |
Buddy Holly | ||||||
| Gabbo's Run |
Question: what entertainer was born in Lubbock, Texas?
There is a statue in the town. Answer:......[/quote] Buddy Holly |
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| BJ |
Is Buddy Holly round your place Rubydear?
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| BJ |
It's here again -First wednesday of the month again - It comes round soooooo quick
Hope to see plenty of Vee Dubbers there as usual.....
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| 66split |
see you all there
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| Mustard Man |
Damm, still not finished the engine, so close though, will be there at the next one for sure though! Have a good time. | ||||||
| WAY2COOL |
Can't make to-nite .We're off to see a band at the Fly by Night ,Freo.Catchya all next time...Kim | ||||||
| Scotia |
great to catch up with everyone again, a few kombis I hadn't seen before including the 'soon to be famous, starred in a movie' split screen. Love the paint job. | ||||||
| BJ |
Yes Amanda and her soon to be famous bus was there, good to see a great crowd again too
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| Midlifecrisis |
First Alfreds meetingI went to Alfreds last Wed the 6th May for the first time since joining KK. Good to meet some of the members and see some of the busses and other VWs that attended. Thanks and hope to meet more of you at future events.Regards |
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| kkombii |
Glad you came along, and we could meet, thats what it is all about.
Hope to see you again. Another good crowd and a beautifull night to be out. Also talked with the photo guys and saw what 15 second appeture opening could produce. Fantastic. Ruby Dear. |
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| 66split |
yeah not a bad turn out, and plenty of new faces. good to meet more vee dubbers. see ya on the next one.
dave. |
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| BEAN |
Some Photo's from last wednesday
If you want a copy of the original's PM me with your address, They are quite large files to big to email I'll send a CD snail mail, [/quote] |
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| BJ |
Hi - Nice shots. I had a play with my camera the other night after those tips you gave me... Thanks. Good to meet you, Jamie | ||||||
| 66split |
cool pics, amazing how bright they are concidering how dark it was, what was the exposure time. you guys with your cameras, maybe we should organise a best pic comp
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| samblers |
Great pics guys - we will be returning.... soon!
Looks like there's loads of new faces to say hello to for us
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| BJ |
Just a reminder - Alfreds is this Wenesday (1st July)... hope to see you all there, bring ya brollies.....
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| Brookie |
On again tonight
Be nice to see some updates with photos --------------- |
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| Gabbo's Run |
Ditto to that warren. | ||||||
| Brookie |
Matt Preston gives Alfreds Kitchen No1 for best hamburger in Australia- their well known Cramburger.
Owner of Alfreds Neil Lawrence says in this weeks Sunday Times that he sat down with group of Kombi enthusiasts- did anybody get to speak to him or any pics ________________________ |
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| BJ |
Didn't see the article or see him (not that I know what he looks like) Was it big article? Any links ot the Newspaper storey on line?
Reminder the next gathering there isn't until next week sadly..... |
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| BJ |
Reminder....It is on this Wednesday again. Expecting an over full car park this month.
Hope to see you there |
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| Keith D |
I'm afraid we won't be at Alfreds tonight, folks. We have a houseful of Pom Rellies!
Enjoy the burgers and soup!!! Keith |
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| kimba |
Bother!! I'm cooking a roast that needs to be cooked for my Mum... chained to the kitchen... boo hoo. I haven't been for 3 months either!! | ||||||