drive - ins

[roboshark]

I'm here

 

[IanG]

Been getting some drizzle. Not pouring but enough to have to put the wipers on. Bloody annoying. Seems having the windows down a bit solved the problem of the windscreen fogging up. Enjoyed the first 2 movies so far.

 

[roboshark]

An absolute prik of a nite. Worst I've ever had there. Rained a lot, popcorn was sh*t, and to top it off got another flat battery. Couldn't get it started and thought was going to be stuck but on last go it started. The last movie was delayed cause of me. Only 1 guy there all nite operating the movie and the battery packs. I paid for 3 but left after 2 cause of car

Second movie was rubbish. Third started with no sound and lites on cause of me keeping guy working on my car

 

[IanG]

An absolute prik of a nite. Worst I've ever had there. Rained a lot, popcorn was sh*t, and to top it off got another flat battery. Couldn't get it started and thought was going to be stuck but on last go it started. The last movie was delayed cause of me. Only 1 guy there all nite operating the movie and the battery packs. I paid for 3 but left after 2 cause of car

Second movie was rubbish. Third started with no sound and lites on cause of me keeping guy working on my car

Was that you was it roboshark? I noticed there seemed to be quite a few flat batteries tonight. Shame about that.

I did wonder what the go was with that and why the intermission cartoon wasn't on after the second movie. Let's hope it's better next time round.

 

[roboshark]

Yes mate sorry bout that.....was parked right behind you

Was coming to say gday but every time I had the chance it was either raining or I ran into someone else I knew

 

[IanG]

Well the only reason I still went was cuz it was the only time this particular Triple Feature was going to be on. Had it been others I probably would've left it. Plus I took my brother who tells me he doesn't remember going to the old drive ins when we were kids so for all intents and purpose this was his first experience of the drive in.

 

[Johns Magic]

What's on the menu tonight Ian???

 

[roboshark]

Fantastic mr fox
Prince of persia
Date night

A good triple.....weather sh*thouse tho

 

[IanG]

Yeah hence why I'm not going this weekend

 

[nqcowboy87]

we used to have a good one in cairns but it closed down ten years ago, although theres been a push to re -open it

 

[IanG]

Only Movie confirmed for next weekend is Prince Of Persa
Movie 1 and 3 are still yet to be confirmed according to their web site.
Coming Soon
The A-Team - 11 June
Toy Story 3 - 25 June
Twilight: Eclipse - 2 July

 

[IanG]

They have Robin Hood on for the next 2 weeks there too

 

[IanG]

Hoping to go up next weekend when there's a good Triple.

- Prince Of Persa
- The A Team
- Robin Hood

Just hope this rain has pissed off by then.

Even though they say they screen regardless of the weather how you could watch movies at the drive in in the rain is beyond me. Especially how relentless it's been. But it rained last time I was up there. That's probably why they had so many flat batteries hey roboshark? People not only having their car radios on but the wipers as well.

 

[roboshark]

Yep definately. There is no way it would be worthwhile going this weekend but that triple above Is a beauty. Next weekend is the long weekend as well so might go sunday night

2 flat batteries out of the last 3 visist for me....despite starting the car between movies

 

[IanG]

Well your battery could be the problem. Also I'm not sure if they're screening on the Sunday Night. You might want to contact them to see if they're screening on the Sunday Night. Next weekend I'll be taking my brother with me again cause he wants to see The A Team

 

[IanG]

Went there last night. Only saw the 2nd and 3rd Movies. Couldn't get away from work soon enough to get there in time. Saw The A Team and Robin Hood.

Noticed that in between the 1st and 2nd movie they were showing this ad for a local skydiving club. Taking up advertising now? Reminds me of when the Drive In had ads like they do at the cinema where it was a slide. Also they kept only showing the last 5 minutes of THAT Cartoon. Are things slightly different on a Friday Night? Also there was only one line open at the snack bar so it's lucky I had dinner before I went up there.

Whist no panel vans up there, I did see a transit van up there that was parked back to the screen. At one point they had closed the back door of that.

 

[Coastbloke]

The skydiving ad has been around for a while, I saw it the last time I was there and that was almost 2 years ago..

 

[IanG]

The skydiving ad has been around for a while, I saw it the last time I was there and that was almost 2 years ago..

Ah ok well I'll have to take your word for that.

Also is their a council imposed curfew on when screening has to finish? a)Because I'm surprised they've never tried Movie Marathons there but also it was nearly 12:30am by the time the last movie finished last night.

 

[Coastbloke]

Well, I'm pleased you've taken my word for it..I remember saying at the time why would anyone want to jump out of a perfectly good plane...

Dunno about council reg, I suppose there are surrounding properties...

 

[IanG]

Well, I'm pleased you've taken my word for it..I remember saying at the time why would anyone want to jump out of a perfectly good plane...

I agree Mind you I can't get to the top of Queens Wharf tower either so go figure.

Dunno about council reg, I suppose there are surrounding properties...

Yeah I noticed a cow in a paddock right next door as I was driving out on Friday night. Wonder if those in adjoining properties try to sneak a free peak at the flicks that are on