Western OKA gathering 7 th SEPT

Bloody Good Weekend, thanks to Brett for hosting the show and to all that attended.

Here's the not often seen obverse view. Plenty more photos to follow from Jo-Anne our official photographer.

thanks to ABE/Tony
when the rain put the open fire out, out of the scrap heap ,some renovations & the bomb is back in action .

Hi all,
Good weekend had by all, rain affected, but did not dampen the spirit of the occasion. Thank you to Brett for putting on an interesting OKA meeting as it had our own kind of passion but also the passion of Brett's, true country hospitality. Any little bit I did was just to return your hospitality and make it easier for you as it was an effort for some to come that far with broken down OKA's or none at all. I think we learned a lot about each other and had a good time sharing our little bits of knowledge and experiences. A good time was had By all I am sure. I even forgot the election was on, had voted on Tuesday but rang Sis in Melbourne Monday,and Sis said Libs won, amazing how it never really became a topic at meeting, Football got a mention though.
Regards
ABE Tony

Tony,you were a great influence in the way the barbie come about,you copped more rain than most of us,it was great to talk to you and get to know the different requirements for the different applications
Cheers,Joe

Sounds like an excellent weekend at Harrismith. Thanks Brett for hosting the Gathering! 13 Okas that must be a record! Sorry we weren't able to be there.Busy with the Election!

Richard and Beverly

Thanks heaps everyone for a great weekend, a weekend where there were more OKAs than you could poke a stick at
and a weekend where too many OKAs were barely enough
Was fantastic to check out everyone's rigs and share mechanical knowledge and internal set ups. Thank you.
21 mad keen OKA owners yapping like a pack of puppies, and have just scrubbed the dirt out of the knees of
his jeans as the guys tend to pay homage to the great under carriage of all things OKA.
Thanks for yabby treats and food sharing.
Thanks Brett for the farm tours and for so much interesting stuff and stories about the farm.
Al especially thanks Nuggett for taking a spa treatment in a sheep carcass and wanting to share the perfume.
Jo & Al

Thanks Brett without you and the facilities the w/end wouldn't have been the same.
It was great to meet everyone and put a face to the names on this site and to see the OKAs and how each one looks the same from the front but that is about where the similarity ends I certainly got some good ideas to incorporate into mine.
looking forward to the next one
martyn

A couple of more photos. And let me add our thanks to Brett & Co too, very welcoming and I know the 'facilities' were very much appreciated

are they all OKAs?
yep
front left right back profiles
great weekend away
Al & Jo

Thanks to Brett and Co. for a great gathering at Harrismith. The cameraderie around the fire is always a highlight of these types of events and the generosity of people to share their experiences and favourite Oka tips appreciated. Looking forward to more get- togethers in the future.
Cheers Peter and Sue

Now we are back home with a bit more computing power, here are a couple more items from the Harrismith Gathering.

Our campsites scattered around the farm:



Brett gently unloading his Lada from a trailer:

Harvest Gathering 1st w/end Dec

September, the crop was in flower, Oct / Nov it ripens & Dec is harvest time.

For everyone interested & those who couldn't make it last time,
All welcome to come & see the harvesting operation.
Spend a weekend, stay longer.

Let me know witch w/end is best.
With all the rain, it will have to be Dec sometime.

Brett

Hi Brett Hilda is upset she has been looking forward to the harvest but she is over seas till the 8th she asked if you can delay the ripening till the following w/end if not I will be there without her
Martyn

Hi Brett
maybe maybe not, might be up in Broome harvesting the mango tree.
here's another photo from the recent gathering.
Jo & Al

Harvest normally starts mid Nov & if all goes well finishes Xmas time.
It would be good if we were working here on this block when you gather.
Might have to drive to other end of farm to see it happening.

It's hard to predict nature but we can work it out when it happens.

Start with the second w/end 8th December & see if it fit's in

Brett

only joking with you Brett cant hold up harvest and its just down the road so if she isnt back for the gathering we can come down another w/end but I will be there
Martyn