Team Booger Mobile would like to welcome back their long time sponsor Special K from WA!!
Kaye (and her husband John) have been massive supporters of Booger Mobile since pretty much the beginning, including a couple of visits to Team Booger Mobile HQ all the way from Western Australia!!
Welcome back Kaye - great to have you aboard again!!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Trivia with a Twist Fundraising Success!!
The day for the Team Booger Mobile Trivia with a Twist fundraiser came around exceedingly quickly!! Damian had fuelled up Booger Mobile earlier in the day and left it parked at the front of his house (rather than in the shed).
Damian's beautiful wife Tricia and their boys (not shown) were coming along for the ride...
Always time for a smile in Booger Mobile, and even better when you don't have to take the photo yourself!!
Heading down the highway...
Better take this exit...
And after a snappy detour to pick up Damian's mother-in-law, the now fully loaded Booger Mobile headed over the Gateway Bridge...
Stretch limo - bet the people inside wished they were in Booger Mobile instead!!
Past the refineries...
And to sunny downtown Wynnum!!
The Wynnum RSL had marked out a parking spot just for Booger Mobile!!
The lights are alternating, but Damian managed to jag a shot where both green lights were lit as they changed over...
Inside, Damian set up some Camp Quality flags, while Booger Mobile watched from outside!!
And Damian, posing as always!!
Another banner, in case the people coming up the stairs forgot who the night was in support of...
And into the Pandanus Room - a lovely function room with dance floor and stage area...
Refreshments... and another banner!!
As darkness fell, and people began to arrive, Damian got another sneaky shot of Booger Mobile...
Jo was there for the fun, and managed to score an awesome table number after ordering some dinner!!
Tony and his table of guests with some pre-trivia feeding...
Damian's friend Rose was there too...
The night began, and the tables filled up!! Quite a good turnout, especially given the number of last minute cancellations and unexpected arrivals...
Mark entertained the crowd with some music, and later on, some dancing!!
The questions were all on the board... random selections from the tables dictated the order!!
Damian had his donation bucket, and boy would it get a workout before the night was over!! One of the twists for the night was that for every round of trivia, each table could purchase a bonus point for a $5 donation... The notes flew thick and fast!!
Nina demonstrated how one of the games was done... Sadly just after the photo was taken, the cups were all over the floor... Damian was seen in the area but denies purposely hitting the box as he walked past!!
The punters having a crack at one handed cup stacking - some with more success than others!!
Jake Sullivan, former Camp Quality camper and all round nice guy was there with his table of friends, both to support the evening and have fun, as well as to have a chat to people about his experiences with Camp Quality.
Speech time... and Jake's joke went down a treat!!
Later in the evening, Damian had a quick chat about the esCarpade...
But possibly the funniest moment of the night was as follows: Mark and Quintin (in green below) are both dance teachers, in different styles of dance.
Nina (also a dancer) suggested to Damian that there was money to be made by auctioning off Mark and Quintin dancing together - so Damian told the crowd that if $50 was raised, Mark and Quintin would dance... The total of $86.90 was raised for this purpose!!
One person donated $50, and nominated Quintin to play the female dance partner role... Which he did with enthusiasm!!
So Mark wasn't left out, Damian suggested they change roles (and of course, this meant changing dancing styles) halfway through... Much laughter ensued, and there's some video footage of it floating around, so if Damian finds a copy he will upload it and link it here!!
Big thanks to Mark and Quintin for being such good sports about it and raising an additional $86.90!!
The next game for the night was the mummy-wrap - wrapping up a victim... err... volunteer... with toilet paper!!
Winners!!
Quintin presented the Duty Manager from the Wynnum RSL with a certificate of appreciation for all their help (including the donation of the room and staff for the evening)!!
When it was all said and done, here was the wash-up... Brule's Rules took out the coveted wooden spoon, but said that it was the best trivia night they had ever been to!!
Hot Rod Mania took out third place, after having a massive couple of rounds (that may or may not have included a sizeable donation to buy some extra points)!!
The Know Ideas came in second... Well done to Tony and his crew!!
And in first place, Lock it in Eddie!! Rumour has it that these three Trivia Gurus attend somewhere in the vicinity of four trivia nights every single week, but that they also thought that this was the most fun that they had had at a trivia night that they could remember!!
After packing up, it was time to head back home...
Booger Mobile safe and sound in the shed, and again, Damian managed to jag a photo with both green lights lit, and the amber ones just changing also... scores!!
Some gratuitous shots... one of the front grill...
The passenger side...
Passenger side from the rear...
The super bright LED rear white safety light... (This time, both amber lights were out - go figure - they were actually flashing still!!)
And the driver's side from the rear.
Damian's beautiful wife Tricia and their boys (not shown) were coming along for the ride...
Always time for a smile in Booger Mobile, and even better when you don't have to take the photo yourself!!
Heading down the highway...
Better take this exit...
And after a snappy detour to pick up Damian's mother-in-law, the now fully loaded Booger Mobile headed over the Gateway Bridge...
Stretch limo - bet the people inside wished they were in Booger Mobile instead!!
Past the refineries...
And to sunny downtown Wynnum!!
The Wynnum RSL had marked out a parking spot just for Booger Mobile!!
The lights are alternating, but Damian managed to jag a shot where both green lights were lit as they changed over...
Inside, Damian set up some Camp Quality flags, while Booger Mobile watched from outside!!
And Damian, posing as always!!
Another banner, in case the people coming up the stairs forgot who the night was in support of...
And into the Pandanus Room - a lovely function room with dance floor and stage area...
Refreshments... and another banner!!
As darkness fell, and people began to arrive, Damian got another sneaky shot of Booger Mobile...
Jo was there for the fun, and managed to score an awesome table number after ordering some dinner!!
Tony and his table of guests with some pre-trivia feeding...
Damian's friend Rose was there too...
The night began, and the tables filled up!! Quite a good turnout, especially given the number of last minute cancellations and unexpected arrivals...
Mark entertained the crowd with some music, and later on, some dancing!!
The questions were all on the board... random selections from the tables dictated the order!!
Damian had his donation bucket, and boy would it get a workout before the night was over!! One of the twists for the night was that for every round of trivia, each table could purchase a bonus point for a $5 donation... The notes flew thick and fast!!
Nina demonstrated how one of the games was done... Sadly just after the photo was taken, the cups were all over the floor... Damian was seen in the area but denies purposely hitting the box as he walked past!!
The punters having a crack at one handed cup stacking - some with more success than others!!
Jake Sullivan, former Camp Quality camper and all round nice guy was there with his table of friends, both to support the evening and have fun, as well as to have a chat to people about his experiences with Camp Quality.
Speech time... and Jake's joke went down a treat!!
Later in the evening, Damian had a quick chat about the esCarpade...
But possibly the funniest moment of the night was as follows: Mark and Quintin (in green below) are both dance teachers, in different styles of dance.
Nina (also a dancer) suggested to Damian that there was money to be made by auctioning off Mark and Quintin dancing together - so Damian told the crowd that if $50 was raised, Mark and Quintin would dance... The total of $86.90 was raised for this purpose!!
One person donated $50, and nominated Quintin to play the female dance partner role... Which he did with enthusiasm!!
So Mark wasn't left out, Damian suggested they change roles (and of course, this meant changing dancing styles) halfway through... Much laughter ensued, and there's some video footage of it floating around, so if Damian finds a copy he will upload it and link it here!!
Big thanks to Mark and Quintin for being such good sports about it and raising an additional $86.90!!
The next game for the night was the mummy-wrap - wrapping up a victim... err... volunteer... with toilet paper!!
Winners!!
Quintin presented the Duty Manager from the Wynnum RSL with a certificate of appreciation for all their help (including the donation of the room and staff for the evening)!!
When it was all said and done, here was the wash-up... Brule's Rules took out the coveted wooden spoon, but said that it was the best trivia night they had ever been to!!
Hot Rod Mania took out third place, after having a massive couple of rounds (that may or may not have included a sizeable donation to buy some extra points)!!
The Know Ideas came in second... Well done to Tony and his crew!!
And in first place, Lock it in Eddie!! Rumour has it that these three Trivia Gurus attend somewhere in the vicinity of four trivia nights every single week, but that they also thought that this was the most fun that they had had at a trivia night that they could remember!!
After packing up, it was time to head back home...
Booger Mobile safe and sound in the shed, and again, Damian managed to jag a photo with both green lights lit, and the amber ones just changing also... scores!!
Some gratuitous shots... one of the front grill...
The passenger side...
Passenger side from the rear...
The super bright LED rear white safety light... (This time, both amber lights were out - go figure - they were actually flashing still!!)
And the driver's side from the rear.
Massive thanks go to Mark, Quintin and Nina for all their efforts in organising the Team Booger Mobile Trivia with a Twist night - what a rollicking success it was!! Of course, Leon's efforts as Quizmaster can't go without thanks, and also to the judge/scrutineers and all the other behind the scenes type people!!
So how much was raised you ask? Door takings raised $837. Damian reckons that there is at least $500 in the donation bucket, perhaps even six or seven hundred!! Once it's been counted (it's a sealed bucket), the final tally for the night will be revealed!!
Thanks to all those who attended the night, and also to those who couldn't attend but decided to make an online donation instead!!
----- STOP PRESS -----
Footage of Mark and Quintin dancing has surfaced on Youtube, and presented here for your viewing pleasure... Enjoy!!
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Caboolture Custom Vehicle Spectacular
The day had arrived for Damian to take Booger Mobile to the 2013 Caboolture Custom Vehicle Spectacular... Having had a successful test drive on Friday night, Booger Mobile was ready and rearing to go Saturday morning...
Damian in a facing-the-sun-serious-selfie...
Heading up the highway, Damian spotted a paraglider coming in to land at Caboolture Airport...
At the car show, Damian used the Camp Quality vertical banners to mark the entrance...
One of the tarp banners was hung on the back of the bleachers near the stage...
And the other, on a fence near where the monster truck was on the back of a truck.
Lined up with some nice VW Samba Kombi's...
And the sign is out...
A couple of arty-farty shots for the benefit of one of Damian's friends who is into photography...
Shiny!!
Window-reflection selfie with shot of entrant number... CHECK!!
This Variety Bash VW Kombi was there - apparently it's for sale, and has a WRX engine!!
A few more cars arrived...
Booger Mobile was still shiny!!
Trucks lined up at the show...
This one had spectacular paint work...
Hot rods arrived...
As did the crowds!!
Optimus Prime...
The monster truck came down off the back of the truck and parked up on the grass.
Subtlety wasn't the key for the police officer on the right - plain clothes, but accoutrements (including firearm) in plain sight... Task Force Hydra one would assume...
The day progressed... It seemed that numbers were down on last year... This may have been partly caused by the huge police presence on the road leading into the show - some reports had as many as 30 officers there...
The Fat Pigs played...
Some of the custom bikes on show...
How about this for a potential esCarpade car???
The donation bucket has a ride on the monster truck...
These blokes were carving wood into statues with chainsaws and angle grinders...
Very talented!! This was to become the trophy for best bike in show!!
Well, what's that custom bike doing on that scissor lift?
Feels comfy to sit on...
Uh oh... it's started!!
Ohhhh... burn out time!!
Up, up, UP!!
And back down again!!
The nice, custom Harley is now very, very dirty!!
Entrant number 1 in the proper burn out comp...
Damian and Jason posing for a selfie!!
Entrant number 2...
Entrant number 3...
Uh oh... Entrant number 3 appears to have dropped something other than rubber on the concrete!!
Who won the burn out comp? Who cares!! It was awesome nonetheless!!
People waiting for the announcement of winners from the car show...
Trophies handed out, the crowd and entrants exited... Quickly!!
Time for some late afternoon shots of Booger Mobile!!
Work it, work it baby!!
Oh look, a rainbow!!
Booger Mobile getting lonely...
Driving back home...
Hat-hair selfie!!
And back in Damian's driveway, with lights flashing...
Front lights looking awesome!!
Damian in a facing-the-sun-serious-selfie...
Heading up the highway, Damian spotted a paraglider coming in to land at Caboolture Airport...
At the car show, Damian used the Camp Quality vertical banners to mark the entrance...
One of the tarp banners was hung on the back of the bleachers near the stage...
And the other, on a fence near where the monster truck was on the back of a truck.
Lined up with some nice VW Samba Kombi's...
And the sign is out...
A couple of arty-farty shots for the benefit of one of Damian's friends who is into photography...
Shiny!!
Window-reflection selfie with shot of entrant number... CHECK!!
This Variety Bash VW Kombi was there - apparently it's for sale, and has a WRX engine!!
A few more cars arrived...
Booger Mobile was still shiny!!
Trucks lined up at the show...
This one had spectacular paint work...
Hot rods arrived...
As did the crowds!!
Optimus Prime...
The monster truck came down off the back of the truck and parked up on the grass.
Subtlety wasn't the key for the police officer on the right - plain clothes, but accoutrements (including firearm) in plain sight... Task Force Hydra one would assume...
The day progressed... It seemed that numbers were down on last year... This may have been partly caused by the huge police presence on the road leading into the show - some reports had as many as 30 officers there...
The Fat Pigs played...
Some of the custom bikes on show...
How about this for a potential esCarpade car???
The donation bucket has a ride on the monster truck...
These blokes were carving wood into statues with chainsaws and angle grinders...
Very talented!! This was to become the trophy for best bike in show!!
Well, what's that custom bike doing on that scissor lift?
Feels comfy to sit on...
Uh oh... it's started!!
Ohhhh... burn out time!!
Up, up, UP!!
And back down again!!
The nice, custom Harley is now very, very dirty!!
Entrant number 1 in the proper burn out comp...
Damian and Jason posing for a selfie!!
Entrant number 2...
Entrant number 3...
Uh oh... Entrant number 3 appears to have dropped something other than rubber on the concrete!!
Who won the burn out comp? Who cares!! It was awesome nonetheless!!
People waiting for the announcement of winners from the car show...
Trophies handed out, the crowd and entrants exited... Quickly!!
Time for some late afternoon shots of Booger Mobile!!
Work it, work it baby!!
Oh look, a rainbow!!
Booger Mobile getting lonely...
Driving back home...
Hat-hair selfie!!
And back in Damian's driveway, with lights flashing...
Front lights looking awesome!!
The 2013 Caboolture Custom Vehicle Spectacular came to a close... Damian got some donations in the bucket while he wandered around (and stood at the front gate for a few hours), and hopefully there will be an additional donation once the finances are worked out - although the crowd numbers were certainly lower than last year, so time will tell.
All in all, it was a great day, with some good vehicles and bikes on show, great music and a fun, family friendly atmosphere. Hopefully next year will be even bigger and better!!
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