Sunday 12/7/2009
Today is Adams birthday so we an incentive to make Adelaide. We rise earlier than normal, a quick top up at Maccas, hot chocolate and fruit loaf, diesel again and of we go. No sooner than we have left the Hill when a warning light shows up on the dash. This was major concern because we discovered that our handbook and service record were missing. I quickly realized that they had not been put back into the car when we had it serviced before we left. What to do. At the next rest stop there just happened to be a Nissan patrol about our vintage parked. A quick polite request and I had a handbook to inspect. Seems that the problem could be water in the fuel filter which had to be drained. I concluded that only a mechanic could perform this task so on we went. The warning light stayed off for awhile which made me feel better. Further down the track we asked a traveller who was free camping at a wayside stop who also had a Patrol if he had any experience with this problem. He proceeded to inspect the offending filter only to gash the back of his hand in doing so. An embarassed Greg and Sharyn decided to move on. At the small stop that is call Yunta I decided to tackle the problem myself. I managed to drain something from the filter and thought I had done a good job. On starting the car I now know why I wasnt meant to be a mechanic. The car wouldnt start and when it did the engine did not sound good at all. Seems that I let some air into the fuel line but when it had passed all was good. The little light came on again but who cares we are in sight of home. It was a long and tiring trip and as soon as we had put the van into its spot we went to wish Adam a happy birthday. Gee it was good to get to bed.
A great trip over with no regrets. We had a great time with friends at Barmera on the first part of the journey and that continued with Robyn and Bob Simunsen until we parted company at Moree. A highlight were the hot spas at Moree and I would urge anybody travelling that way to stop and enjoy the therapy of the water. It does really work. Sharyn and I have decided that next time which should be next year that we are doing the quick dash to the warmer parts and staying put for some time. Thanks to everybody who have monitored this blog with a special thanks to Cyril. I apologised for the lack of photos but I found that all up the text was all I could manage given the time available.
See you next time next BLOG.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Saturday 11/7/2009
A quick fill of diesel, $1.50 a litre and its off to Broken Hill. Nyngan was nice if you like quiet and boring. It is the middle nowhere after all. The road is littered with road kill mostly roos unfortunately. There were plenty of goats of the sides of the road but none dead. I guess this proves that goats are smarter than roos. Hang on there were no emus either. We are on the barrier Highway and streaking towards Cobar. You must admire the character of people who can live in these towns I guess you must have to be born to it. Next stop Wilcannia. On second thoughts no we wont stop because we were through it before we noticed it. By the time we made Broken Hill the sun was quickly disapearing. We went passed the first Park and made for the Big 4 park only to be told they were booked out. This the first time this has happened to us and we were ready to free camp if the other park was full. We secured a site at the other park such as it was. The weather was strangely warm considering what we had experienced on the previous few days.
A quick fill of diesel, $1.50 a litre and its off to Broken Hill. Nyngan was nice if you like quiet and boring. It is the middle nowhere after all. The road is littered with road kill mostly roos unfortunately. There were plenty of goats of the sides of the road but none dead. I guess this proves that goats are smarter than roos. Hang on there were no emus either. We are on the barrier Highway and streaking towards Cobar. You must admire the character of people who can live in these towns I guess you must have to be born to it. Next stop Wilcannia. On second thoughts no we wont stop because we were through it before we noticed it. By the time we made Broken Hill the sun was quickly disapearing. We went passed the first Park and made for the Big 4 park only to be told they were booked out. This the first time this has happened to us and we were ready to free camp if the other park was full. We secured a site at the other park such as it was. The weather was strangely warm considering what we had experienced on the previous few days.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Friday 10/7/2009
This morning saw us get an early start from Tamworth. Weather was cold but dry. We travelled west to Gunnehah and then to Coonabarabran. The roads were quiet so we made good time. Next stop was Gilgandra for morning tea and then to Warren for lunch. Gripping stuff this.
After Warren we took a right hand turn onto the Mitchell Highway and ended up at Nyngan where we found a passable caravan park for the night. The local IGA supplied us with some stores for the next couple of days and it was a barbie for tea. The weather here is strangely warmer than we have found over the last few days so the cook (Greg) had a beer whilst cooking the barbie. Stick around this gets more exciting. After tea we watch a Harrison Ford movie that also starred Brad Pitt and Sharyn got a call from Chris. After Chris finally got of the phone we watched the rest of the movie. Gee some people are just annoying arent they. Only joking Chris. We plan on getting to Broken Hill tomorrow so wish us luck. Cheers....
This morning saw us get an early start from Tamworth. Weather was cold but dry. We travelled west to Gunnehah and then to Coonabarabran. The roads were quiet so we made good time. Next stop was Gilgandra for morning tea and then to Warren for lunch. Gripping stuff this.
After Warren we took a right hand turn onto the Mitchell Highway and ended up at Nyngan where we found a passable caravan park for the night. The local IGA supplied us with some stores for the next couple of days and it was a barbie for tea. The weather here is strangely warmer than we have found over the last few days so the cook (Greg) had a beer whilst cooking the barbie. Stick around this gets more exciting. After tea we watch a Harrison Ford movie that also starred Brad Pitt and Sharyn got a call from Chris. After Chris finally got of the phone we watched the rest of the movie. Gee some people are just annoying arent they. Only joking Chris. We plan on getting to Broken Hill tomorrow so wish us luck. Cheers....
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Thursday 9/7/2009
No hurry getting out of bed today as we are staying two nights. We drove around town and ended up at the Golden Guitar. Photos taken we returned to the shops for a good look around and buy some surplies. Tamworth caters well if you are a fan of junk food with every brand represented. We dined at subway and drove to the local lookout. Tamworth has a beautiful sport centre and entertainment centre. If you are into Country and Western music this is the place for you. Dinner at the local services club. We are planning a long trip tomorrow and an early start is planned, maybe. We spoke to both Adam and Darren and we think everyone will be pleased when we get back home.
No hurry getting out of bed today as we are staying two nights. We drove around town and ended up at the Golden Guitar. Photos taken we returned to the shops for a good look around and buy some surplies. Tamworth caters well if you are a fan of junk food with every brand represented. We dined at subway and drove to the local lookout. Tamworth has a beautiful sport centre and entertainment centre. If you are into Country and Western music this is the place for you. Dinner at the local services club. We are planning a long trip tomorrow and an early start is planned, maybe. We spoke to both Adam and Darren and we think everyone will be pleased when we get back home.
Wednesday 8/7/2009
A cold and damp Lennox Head was left behind as we headed for Tamworth. We travelled through Ballina down to Coffs Harbour. The drive to Coffs Harbour was wet with the windscreen wipers working overtime. We decided to change direction to the west towards Dorrigo and Armidale. This stretch of highway is called the Waterfall Way. We saw two waterfalls along the way which were very close to the road and running. Unfortunately there was no place to stop and enjoy the site so the view was very quickly over. The Waterfall way is very narrow and there were a few semis on the road. Its is a pretty drive but in my opinion not worth the effort.
We finished our days travel at one of the well known Country and Western haunts, Tamworth.
A cold and damp Lennox Head was left behind as we headed for Tamworth. We travelled through Ballina down to Coffs Harbour. The drive to Coffs Harbour was wet with the windscreen wipers working overtime. We decided to change direction to the west towards Dorrigo and Armidale. This stretch of highway is called the Waterfall Way. We saw two waterfalls along the way which were very close to the road and running. Unfortunately there was no place to stop and enjoy the site so the view was very quickly over. The Waterfall way is very narrow and there were a few semis on the road. Its is a pretty drive but in my opinion not worth the effort.
We finished our days travel at one of the well known Country and Western haunts, Tamworth.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Thursday 2/7/2009
A quiet day.
Friday 3/7/2009
Sharyn, Greg and Anneli went for a cruise on the Noosa River on the Ferry that runs between Tewantin and the Sheraton Resort, Hastings St, Noosa Heads. All the locals were rugged up including Anneli who had a lambswool lined jacket on. For us Adelaidians a tee shirt was enough. After the cruise we had a sausage in bread barbie in Tewantin. After Tom had come home from work in Brisbane we all went to the warf area in Tewantin and had a seafood tea. Anneli again was cold so we had to sit by the gas 0utdoor heater.
Saturday 4/7/2009
We said our sad goodbyes to Anneli and Tom. Their cats were glad to see the end of us because Sharyn and I had given them a hard time by putting them outside. They are mainly inside cats and were outside their comfort zones outside. I joked that they would be standing on the verandah railings waving their paws at us. We had a good run through the M1 freeway until we got near to the Brisbane Airport where we suddenly enveloped in a massive traffic jam. We were bumper to bumper for about 2 hours travelling at less than walking pace. Being from good old Adelaide we have never experienced this before and we dont want to again. It was quite amazing to see men running from their cars to relieve themselves in the trees on the side of the road. When you think about it they just had no choice. We had heard that there was an accident on the M1 and when we finally reached the scene of the accident we realized why we were delayed. A driver of a semi trailer had failed to take a bend and had crashed through a concrete barrier. It was a fatal crash. We check into our caravan park a whole lot later than expected, had a quick clean up and drove to our friends ( Sue and Bob Beattie) place for a reunion and an enjoyable meal. Sue and Bob are old friends who some years ago lived in Adelaide.
A quiet day.
Friday 3/7/2009
Sharyn, Greg and Anneli went for a cruise on the Noosa River on the Ferry that runs between Tewantin and the Sheraton Resort, Hastings St, Noosa Heads. All the locals were rugged up including Anneli who had a lambswool lined jacket on. For us Adelaidians a tee shirt was enough. After the cruise we had a sausage in bread barbie in Tewantin. After Tom had come home from work in Brisbane we all went to the warf area in Tewantin and had a seafood tea. Anneli again was cold so we had to sit by the gas 0utdoor heater.
Saturday 4/7/2009
We said our sad goodbyes to Anneli and Tom. Their cats were glad to see the end of us because Sharyn and I had given them a hard time by putting them outside. They are mainly inside cats and were outside their comfort zones outside. I joked that they would be standing on the verandah railings waving their paws at us. We had a good run through the M1 freeway until we got near to the Brisbane Airport where we suddenly enveloped in a massive traffic jam. We were bumper to bumper for about 2 hours travelling at less than walking pace. Being from good old Adelaide we have never experienced this before and we dont want to again. It was quite amazing to see men running from their cars to relieve themselves in the trees on the side of the road. When you think about it they just had no choice. We had heard that there was an accident on the M1 and when we finally reached the scene of the accident we realized why we were delayed. A driver of a semi trailer had failed to take a bend and had crashed through a concrete barrier. It was a fatal crash. We check into our caravan park a whole lot later than expected, had a quick clean up and drove to our friends ( Sue and Bob Beattie) place for a reunion and an enjoyable meal. Sue and Bob are old friends who some years ago lived in Adelaide.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Tuesday 30th
Today was a quiet day. The weather was very friendly. The temp was a lot better than good old Adelaide. Tom and Greg went surf fishing at a local beach. Tom did the fishing and Greg stood guard over the beach. Unfortunately the fish were taking the day off, they must have heard of school holidays and just joined in. Sharyn went shopping and made sure that the plastic didnt feel neglected. Tom and Anneli had some visitors who were in town holidaying from SA.
Wednesday 1st July.
Tom who works in Brisbane left early for his long trip into the city. He rang later to say it only took him 1 hour 40 minutes which is quick and probably due to the school holidays. Anneli, Sharyn and Greg went to the Eumundi markets which is about a 20 minute trip from Weyba Downs. The markets are probably the best general markets in Australia which is a big statement but who is going to argue. A great evening meal of steak pie and vegetables. This startling news means that Greg is finding it hard to come up with something interesting. I could have told you about how Greg cleaned out the toilet in the caravan but that would just pi.. you off. Greg and Sharyn are staying put until Saturday when they are travelling to Brisbane to visit friends.
Today was a quiet day. The weather was very friendly. The temp was a lot better than good old Adelaide. Tom and Greg went surf fishing at a local beach. Tom did the fishing and Greg stood guard over the beach. Unfortunately the fish were taking the day off, they must have heard of school holidays and just joined in. Sharyn went shopping and made sure that the plastic didnt feel neglected. Tom and Anneli had some visitors who were in town holidaying from SA.
Wednesday 1st July.
Tom who works in Brisbane left early for his long trip into the city. He rang later to say it only took him 1 hour 40 minutes which is quick and probably due to the school holidays. Anneli, Sharyn and Greg went to the Eumundi markets which is about a 20 minute trip from Weyba Downs. The markets are probably the best general markets in Australia which is a big statement but who is going to argue. A great evening meal of steak pie and vegetables. This startling news means that Greg is finding it hard to come up with something interesting. I could have told you about how Greg cleaned out the toilet in the caravan but that would just pi.. you off. Greg and Sharyn are staying put until Saturday when they are travelling to Brisbane to visit friends.
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