THE DAZDUB DO 18 - 19 May

Great photo Roobarb - thanks for sharing the hi res option too
Rooby Roo

Cracking photo. Glad you had a good time.

Hey Guys
The Kombi Kaper continues . . . . . .
We were 12 miles from Daz it was 6.00pm on a Friday night, under grey skies in a foreign land with no mobile signal
What could we doo? Were we in someone's evil plan to capture Scooby?
But then Scooby pointed to what looked like a public house in the distance - well done Scooby
We hoped they had a land line and would be able to offer some assistance and shelter
We scrambled for what seemed like an age up the rocks before we got to their door (say 15,000 to 20,000mm away)
They had a phone and did not charge us to use it We were at a location known as Cross Foxes
We phoned Daz and 'relayed' our story - he said he could be there in under 30mins
He would bring his jack and a spare clutch cable and was confident he could repair it (if it was the cable)
While we waited we pondered the length of time it would take to get back home via the AA if Daz could not repair it
We thought it might be before lunch on Saturday
But again we kept calm and had some Scooby Snax
In no time Daz was here and he started straight away
It was the cable and he could fix it - the man who can - everyone should have one
Scooby would be safely out of the mountains before night fall - hurrah
As Daz continued to work - see below - OSG pulled up and we had a little chat - safety in numbers you know

OSG then left and before long who should turn up but the splitsombrero so we flagged him down
Again safety in numbers, keeping the spirits up, then the cable was fixed, thanks Daz
We then travelled in convoy all the way to the DazDub Do
When parked up we meet up with Roobarb and the Daz family including the two dogs
Much chat, laughter, food and drink then followed late in to the night, not always in that order
But what challenges would lay ahead of us tomorrow . . . . . .

(More pics to follow shortly)


To be continued

Interesting story but I sense a fabrication. The number plates in the pictures above don't match, so one must be an imposter...

Is it a mystery . . . who knows, but look out her comes some pics

Hey Guys
So, we know we have posted too many words and not enough pics
This we shall endeavour to rectify with the following entry . . . after these few words
Friday night we just parked to give each other some space
Early Saturday morning it was good to see the two resident dogs playing with Scooby


Note the Yellow beetle guys - it's Yellow
Our hosts even slept in their Kombi to make us feel at home - thanks guys
In this olympic year, the secret challenge was to have fun based around the olympic rings, kept on a need to know basis
After breakfast and some mid morning Brazi Bay chat we were off to walk the Barmouth Bridge into the town
We all drove the short distance to the station and parked in formation

Here are some pics from and of the bridge . . .







As we entered the town Scooby mentioned he was on the look out for a couple of white star fish
To be added to the two blue one's on the dashboard - this was the next challenge but not before . . .
A fish and chip lunch in the town looking out to sea
We ended up going round and round the town (think olympic rings) without success
Being a Saturday we thought there would a shell shop open on the sea shore and they would surely have sold them
It was shut, closed down sometime ago some one said
We Saw Shirleys Shell Shop on the Sea Shore was Shut, Shame
We had more luck in the ice cream parlour - Where We asked Whether the Whippy Was Working and it Was - wehheeee
Made our way towards the station for the short journey back
Here is a pick out of the window as we said fairwell to Barmouth until next year's Dazdub Do

So we drove back to base for some afternoon refreshment
Where would we then go . . .

Hi Guys
Here are some more pics of the weekend . . .
Saturday afternoon (after a G&T) we walked into Fairbourne in search of star fish - but no luck again
So we walked on to the beach to look on the sea shore

Saw plenty of jelly fish - some the size of dinner plates - but no star fish
So we headed back to base camp for the next challenge . . . Hula Hoops
Truly an olympic ring challenge that caused much laughter amongst the assembled gang
Belly, arms and legs - with the aid of crutch - were used in this one
You can put your own captions to the following batch of pics . . .








As requested Batman, embarassing pics of almost everyone, but the night was still young
By the way we were having the odd drink or two as the pics show
Next it was on to Quoits - rings again guys
Various options were experimented with, this first pic shows the simple straight throw
We progressed on to over chairs, under chairs and even through chairs with fun had by all as we prepeared the BBQ and salad


The drink was flowing now guys - but responsibly mind
Some one said various hats were available and before you knew it some more embarassing photo ops presented themselves - here are just a couple . . .


The last one was during a break in the FAB Quiz prepared by the lady of the house, after we had eaten our fill from the BBQ
Even the food had rings, think round burgers, rolls, cut cucumber and pineaapple rings - some with sausages - they made me demonstrate this . . .

The wind was blowing out to sea so one or two Chinese Lanterns were set off
It is amazing what fire can bring out in people - here are one or two pics


After the quiz, which was won by the wrong team, and after the lanterns much more banter took place late in to the evening - with a drink or two of course
There was much laughter, good food and fellowship that evening but we had to get some sleep sometime
So as we made our way back to the Kombis we still had to make our beds and put up the thermals - so much for forward planning

Hi Guys
Final pics of the weekend from us (typical, you wait for some pics then three lots come along all together)
Awoke to bright sunshine with a blue and white sky
Thought we had better put some sun tan cream on the nose of Scooby
You know how hot the sun can be in foreign lands

As the sun burnt off the clouds it turned in to a glorious day
This was probably why Scooby was so thirsty - even though he had one or two drinks last night

He was not right as he staggered about

He soon cleared his head and went to play with the other Kombis
Here are a few group pics . . .




Before you knew it was lunchtime and time to make tracks
Just before we left we saw a real Red Dragon Fly in the land of the Welsh Dragon

We said our good byes to everyone and followed the splitsombrero down through the middle of Wales as the alternate route home
Great views along the way - will need to come back again
Thanks to everyone who attended, but in particular a very big thank you to our hosts for the weekend and a special Scooby Thanks to Daz for his engineering expertise
Great Hospitality, Great Company, Great Times
Enjoyed it all guys - thanks - here's to Dazdub 2
Rooby Roo

i think you have good fun there. very good pivctures, looks funny

Great pics and write up.

I was up early and saw an opportunity to be "creative" with one of your pics.

Great photos Scooby.

And I'd forgotten about the results of the quiz. What were they again? Oh yes, team DAZROOB 22, Team WAT 19 - it definitely helps to have the question master and scorer in the family

Roobarb wrote:

Great photos Scooby.

And I'd forgotten about the results of the quiz. What were they again? Oh yes, team DAZROOB 22, Team WAT 19 - it definitely helps to have the question master and scorer in the family

thanks for all coming we had an ace time nice pics all see you at the dazdub do 2

Hey Guys
Good times - glad you liked the pics - like the editing LL
Scooby did spot Roobarb and the splitsombrero with cameras over the weekend
When you get the chance it would be good to see one or two posted on here
Here's to the next one
Rooby Roo

OK, more photos...

We stopped off at Powis Castle on the way - well worth a look.




Saturday walk to Barmouth.





Chips!



Scooby wanted the big ice cream on the pavement...



The closest we found to Scooby's star fish.



More to follow...

Barmouth beach and estuary.






The walk back - got to get rid of them chips somehow!







They're an enterprising bunch in Fairbourne.




Fairbourne beach - a nice quiet stroll.

Fairbourne beach continued...




Then it all got a bit silly.





Next morning - nice a sunny.

Sunday morning continued...





That hosepipe ban is taking a toll on Scooby's paintwork.



Stop in the mountains on the way home for a spot of lunch.




That's all folks till next time

Great pics Roobarb
There is always one peacock that has to show off
Doo like the one of you reflected in the headlight surround of Scooby while the splitsombereo sleeps off his zider drinking
Cool action shot too of the Quoits through the chair - AB FAB
Thanks for sharing - meant to ask what camera you have?
Rooby Roo

ace pic nice one

Thanks guys.

In answer to your question Scooby, it's a Canon Powershot G10 - at least three years old now, but was a milestone "pro-sumer" camera as it combines full manual override, RAW capture, multiple program options with a 14.7mpixel CCD - pretty much a top end spec (for the time) SLR in a compact body. Liz was looking for SLR functions that she is used to without the weight and bulk. Unfortunately Canon actually reduced the spec of the subsequent G11 but the current G12 would be a good substitute.

Thanks for the full reply Roobarb - will maybe investigate a little further now we have this info - cheers

Well how late is this? But the weekend was superb and I had to put our bits on here.

Shake that booty

We had a great run up to Wales ( I lie it was bad) however seeing Scoobs broken down made us feel a bit better . the Friday evening was brill, chips new friends and booze, marvelous. Saturday saw us on a walk after parking at the local station. the views were wonderful.

We had a quick chip lunch oh and Ice cream and saw a classic example of Welsh Decking,

Train ride home,

then a walk down to the beach, passing the local minature railway and a rather interesting sign.