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aussie_paul · Guru

RE: like a chat? what did you do today?

Tony Bev · Guru

Had a fantastic day out

smile smile The older I get, the simpler I become smile smile

Went up to Mandurah about ninety minutes away

Mandurah Christmas Variety Concert, 12.30 to 5.30, $30 per person, situated at the over 50's hall in Leslie Street
A small hall (about 150 plastic chairs set out) about 85% full
The interval for the customers was free cuppa and cake, but the performers did not stop

The performers were

Band of Mates, very good (I had seen them before), and each individual is more or less a star in their own right, I highly recommend seeing them
Justin Standley, sings just like Roy Orbison/John Denver, I highly recommend seeing him
Johanna Hemara, her yodelling and long drawn out notes, are very good, I highly recommend seeing her
Kate Hindle, a young up and coming artist (Country Western), I highly recommend seeing her
Philip Rego (Drummer), and Kingsley Day (Organ), were part and parcel of the backing group, with the Band of Mates
The drummer was as good as any other, and the articulations/expressions/posture of the organist was in my opinion, worth the entry fee, as he certainly brought a smile to my dial

If you see these artist appearing in your area, then (in my opinion), they are worth the entry fee

As I am not sure if this will be on again next year, then I can not put it in the recommendation section

Big Gorilla · Guru

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Happywanderer · The Master

Sitting by the water at Lake Bonney SA reading and watching the boats in the company of my eldest son Mike.
Been here a few days. Decided to stay a few more.
They don't even have to close the place down for NYE.

Sheba · Guru

Sounds lovely Marj. It's hot as hell up here at the moment. Enjoy. biggrin biggrin biggrin

Cheers,

Sheba.

chris kessels · Member

what I did yesterday I replaced the brakes on our a van a liner with new backing plates complete with linings and electric brakes
now I have new brakes happy with the job seeing I have never done anything like this before

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Well done to you Chris K - amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it - we purchased a fan to put up near our bed in the motorhome - picked it up in WA from friends place in September, carried it with ever since. Earlier this week the "handyman" mounted it on the wall - yesterday he tried to get power to it - blew a fuse, off to the shops coz we couldn't find our spares.

On way back - says - think I will ask Chris (my son) to give me a hand - we had power within five minutes - fantastic, just in time for a very warm night and couple of days.

Oh, and welcome to the forum - haven't seen you on here before - enjoy, join in, do the Who is This in I Digress, or the Pick this Place in the General forum - great seeing places you've been or haven't been, and testing your memory with the people one.

the rocket · Guru

Hi jules,

glad the fan is up n running.

we went for a housesit interview n got the job. 6 weeks In bundaberg. No pets just gardening. Strop will b in his element. Close to the beach. Woohoo. I got told kershaw gardens was shut. Just when we were heading there. Not happy jan.

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Hi Rocket - I know there was a stink about Kershaw Gardens from the caravan parks locally -but not sure if it is indeed shut as yet. Ring the council.

Enjoy your house sit - we are in Victoria, since before Chrissy - not sure when we are leaving, might stay till end February. Got to be round Bundy early May, so no hurry.

Post re Kershaw Gardens if you find out.

the rocket · Guru

jules47 wrote:
Hi Rocket - I know there was a stink about Kershaw Gardens from the caravan parks locally -but not sure if it is indeed shut as yet. Ring the council.

Enjoy your house sit - we are in Victoria, since before Chrissy - not sure when we are leaving, might stay till end February. Got to be round Bundy early May, so no hurry.

Post re Kershaw Gardens if you find out.

Hi jules, rang council n was told it is open. On wiki a post was put up by gypsy chick on 20/12. Guess we will have to wait n see. If they do shut in future i guess we can spend our money in another town.

C if we can catch up.

-- Edited by the rocket on Tuesday 23rd of January 2018 11:07:34 AM

the rocket · Guru

Today is a down day. Washing, clearing, wearing my hands to the bone. We have had a whirlwind couple of months. Grandson n i went for a plane ride. Went to a farm near gladstone n got mangoes 13 cents each. now to f8nd an avocado farm

the rocket · Guru

We had a gramping weekend at bargara near bundaberg. We went on a turtle tour At night. It rained, but that was part of the adventure. We saw the biggest turtle laying eggs. Having the time of my life Spending time with the grandies.

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Went for a drive yesterday to a lovely old town in Victoria - Clunes - old buildings - beautiful - though lots of the shops are closed down - a great shame. Then went shopping in Wendouree (Ballarat) - Lovely day for a drive. finish my curtains today - I hope!

the rocket · Guru

Hi jules, r the curtains for the motorhome?

spent the day with my eldest grandaughter. shopped till we dropped. She lives with her dad (our son) n We went bra shopping. Dad went n had a coffee With strop. They did not want to know about womens business. She also bought clothes for wearing at home n a good dress with shoes n hand bag. Can we find something to buy with dads money ? yes we can. Had a memorable great day. Lovely to have her all to myself.

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Rocket - yes the curtains are for the MH - teal blue - I think they look lovely - the others were bland beige. I actually bought ready made from Spotlight on sale, and altered them to fit our windows, still got to do something with the pelmets.

I used to take my granddaughter shopping when she was young - loved it. Got the three eldest grandkids coming for the weekend - Josh (23) has just moved to Melbourne to live, from Brissy Kiera (20) is studying at TAFE, Bri (20) is unemployed, but looking!

Should be a mad weekend - they are crazy guys - love them all dearly.

aussie_paul · Guru

Podiatry then lunch with Eril and MIL. biggrin

Now working on one of the grandies electric bikes. biggrin

Aussie Paul. smile

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Oh I love having stuff done to my feet - good pedicure etc., and I am in heaven! Didn't do much today, went to friends place and put yabby nets in her dams, had a chat with her, came home - still home

How did the Jeep go for the little fella?

aussie_paul · Guru

jules47 wrote:

How did the Jeep go for the little fella?

Great Jules. biggrin

Aussie Paul. smile

Kaid · Guru

Went and had a look around Echuca yesterday.
Had a great day and even our Jacky dog had fun

the rocket · Guru

Hi kaid, echuco is a wonderful place. R u going to call in to greens lake to c some forum characters

us, we r in brisbane , we were going to the northern rivers but we r now waiting to c what the cyclone does.

JA2340 · Senior Member

Spent today washing up the olive press and press room - after yesterday's first press of the new season!

Expecting to spend the next few weekends doing pretty much the same -
Saturday - markets and then harvesting
Sunday - harvesting
Monday - pressing
Tuesday - washup & cleaning up
W T F - back to paid employment for a bit of a rest!

Rinse, repeat! (until harvest is done!)

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Love olives JA - lot of work though - I just buy a jar!

We did a round trip from Avoca to Beaufort to Warrnambool and back again to Ballarat - Smythesdale Gardens free camp - great spot, lots in - showers (get code from ph number on brick building) rubbish bins (yay) nice little town. Donation envelopes (for those who wish) go to the local servo. No time limit. Today we carry on to Maryborough, Bendigo, and see where we end up for the night - I wonder?

Have a good day one and all!!!

the rocket · Guru

Hi jules, where did u end up?

we r heading to bundaberg

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Well we headed off to Canberra, to pick up a friend who is going to travel with us for a bit - from there to Yass, by the river, lovely free camp. OneK walk to shops, nice spot.

Friends MH has a power problem, so she headed back to Canberra to get that looked into, will catch up somewhere. Currently in Boonah showgrounds, for a week, MH service, fridge fix (fingers crossed) no gas coming through to it, but stove works ok. Breastscreen appointment = ouch!

Then heading to Boynedale Bush Camp for a meetup, then ...........................................somewhere!

the rocket · Guru

Hi, must b the week for fridges to play up. Our gas will not start either. Shudder at the thought of getting it fixed. Have a good caravan repairer but not gas fridge. Do not want to b ripped off. At a free camp n woken early by a metal grinder.

-- Edited by the rocket on Monday 23rd of April 2018 07:43:56 AM

Lanock · Member

Washing day here north of Mackay QLD. While farm sitting I have the pleasure of looking after some lovely animals.

Last night I had one jump on me when I was asleep. But it ran off before I could get to the light.

Moved into the farm house as the baby of the house is fretting for the owners.( Maltese Poodle). Glad the weather is lovely and enjoyed watching Jessica Mauboy singing this morning.

Than blankstare ks for the chat.

the rocket · Guru

Hi lanock, glad you r farm sitTing. Strop n i r housesitting in bundaberg. Yesterday we went to moore pk beach. Beautiful beach.

Sorr6 tried turning it around but does noeswork. Can someone tell me how to do itplease.

-- Edited by the rocket on Sunday 13th of May 2018 09:08:17 AM

-- Edited by the rocket on Sunday 13th of May 2018 09:09:31 AM

Dougwe · Chief one feather

Hey Rocket, carefull the blood doesn't rush to ya head. You might need to flip them upside down in your file then post. It happens sometimes but don't know why. Forum Gremlins maybe?

the rocket · Guru

Dougwe wrote:
Hey Rocket, carefull the blood doesn't rush to ya head. You might need to flip them upside down in your file then post. It happens sometimes but don't know why. Forum Gremlins maybe?

Hi dougwe, where is my file.

Dougwe · Chief one feather

Where you store your photos on ya poota Karen.