2007/08 Rye Beach Carnival
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2007/08 Rye Beach Carnival
Great news as to Rye this year, it is once again going ahead, even after last years New Years Eve riots. Was down this weekend, and i'm back to bring you EXCLUSIVE photos of the first of the rides to arrive.
Pirate is back!!! Towards the end of January the ride had problems with the harnesses, but its been fixed, and two trailers have arrived already with the arms, and hub/decorations. Also there is the dodgems, and Wittingslow's infamous WILD MOUSE which was being offloaded today.
I also took a drive again down to their warehouse at Rosebud. Breakdance was there, and ready to be taken down to rye. Wonder if we will see Enterprise back... heres hoping!
Hope you guys enjoy the photos, will be back down on Sunday.
HUSS PIRATE:
DODGEMS:
WILD MOUSE:
CARNIVAL:
WITTINGSLOW's WAREHOUSE:
BREAKDANCE:
More pix COMING SOON!
CHRIS.
Pirate is back!!! Towards the end of January the ride had problems with the harnesses, but its been fixed, and two trailers have arrived already with the arms, and hub/decorations. Also there is the dodgems, and Wittingslow's infamous WILD MOUSE which was being offloaded today.
I also took a drive again down to their warehouse at Rosebud. Breakdance was there, and ready to be taken down to rye. Wonder if we will see Enterprise back... heres hoping!
Hope you guys enjoy the photos, will be back down on Sunday.
HUSS PIRATE:
DODGEMS:
WILD MOUSE:
CARNIVAL:
WITTINGSLOW's WAREHOUSE:
BREAKDANCE:
More pix COMING SOON!
CHRIS.
Good to see
Good to see their rides,
However a good showmen would ensure all their equipment was up to scratch, including trailers etc. Looks like it could all do with a bit of TLC
However a good showmen would ensure all their equipment was up to scratch, including trailers etc. Looks like it could all do with a bit of TLC
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Any more pics of the gear in the yard would be much appreciated. Always interested to see what treasures showmen have lying round.
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uh no Clay, its the annual Rye Beach Carnival.... I think it's a major deal to see a big German classic like PIRATE still in the country. It's awesome driving down main road towards rye, and you can see the skull flags towering over the trees.
Glad wittingslow got the contract again this year, Rye just wouldnt be the same without them. Im also pretty sure Zipper and Taipan will be there, last I heard at the Melbourne Show was that both rides had been booked again... so i'm sure they will arrive soon. Heading back down this weekend, will take more photos
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Glad wittingslow got the contract again this year, Rye just wouldnt be the same without them. Im also pretty sure Zipper and Taipan will be there, last I heard at the Melbourne Show was that both rides had been booked again... so i'm sure they will arrive soon. Heading back down this weekend, will take more photos
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If Rye is holding a festival for farm yard equipment then let me be the first to say I want to be a farmer.
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Do they still have any stake, or anything to do with Luna Park?
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As promised, here are photos from December 16. I must say i'm rather dissapointed in Rye and Wittingslow this year. No Zipper and Taipan. The big shock for the year is Golden Way's SCORPION has turned up. Not sure if Wittingslow bought it, or an independant showman has it booked on for the summer. Also Breakdance for the first time ever has been moved to where the Zipper usually goes. With a bit of luck Shorts will still bring Zipper down, and hopefully place it either next to Mad Mouse, or next to Breakdance where Ali Baba went. I'm just glad Pirate is there again.
MIDWAY:
PIRATE:
BREAKDANCE:
CHA CHA:
MAD MOUSE:
SCORPION:
MORE COMING SOON!
Chris.
MIDWAY:
PIRATE:
BREAKDANCE:
CHA CHA:
MAD MOUSE:
SCORPION:
MORE COMING SOON!
Chris.
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Great one guys! Rye is always a great carnival. I can't remember when the Mad Mouse did a Christmas carnival here in NSW!
If anyone's thinking of heading to Coffs, definitely do it! The carnival there is awesome, has a great atmosphere and is in an excellent location at the Jetty, close to Hog's Breath Cafe and the railway line and beach.
Will write more shortly; it's great to be back in Oz!
Merry Christmas everyone.
If anyone's thinking of heading to Coffs, definitely do it! The carnival there is awesome, has a great atmosphere and is in an excellent location at the Jetty, close to Hog's Breath Cafe and the railway line and beach.
Will write more shortly; it's great to be back in Oz!
Merry Christmas everyone.