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Miss Greens Lake.
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Went to Greens to visit Julie & Billeeee, thinking John would be there already but no we had to wait for him to arrive, didnt have to wait long. Even though it rained it was good to sit & yakk looking over Green Lake, makes me miss Greens & the company.
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First couple of days at Greens.
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I it is now Friday morning and I arrived here last Tuesday afternoon and after the long trip I am by now relaxing and taking it very easily. Patty (halfpint) was here when I arrived and will be back camping here later, Billeee and Jules were here and soon Sally (Triple333) arrived. So we have had a goo...
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Green Bank near Yarrawonga
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Set off early and made it down to Victoria by mid day, joined the Hume before Albury and left it for the Yarrawonga turnoff after Wodonga. Quite an experience all that 2 lane highway, I must admit that it was an easy drive my speed was clocked at 84kph when all were passing me in an 110kph zone. Big problems...
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First shakedown
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Yep, finally hit the road, all 17kms of it to Wingham Brush on my first shakedown in PJ. First night was a bit of a kerfuffle but it got better after that. Main prob at the mo is my lack of stamina caused by a few medical issues - special diet, no teeth, etc. But things are improving slowly and I'm looking forw...
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Semi ready to roll...
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Hitched up, couldn't get chock out from the wheels, it had settled into the gravel. Got there eventually. Power Is working. Electronic brakes weren't. Just kept reversing, driving forward etc. they came on In the end and are working now. That freaked me out a bit! Glad I didn't shoot down the drivewa...
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Spent time with family.
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Had to wait till today to see store manager to get sola panel replaced, wire had come off, all good now. While waiting I have gone to RSL dancing, didnt get home till 2am, then on the Sat morning went to Shep Show with grandkids, went on 1 ride, they are faster then I remember. Then went swimming at shep Pool...
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All are watching, no one is commenting........
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I am just testing the waters....,, jules? Bileeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ( couldn't be bothered counting! so gave u xtra cos men like to be flattered ?????) hehe. You will be looking at me in a few days. Can't wait. And why is it that so many folk look at posts and don't comment? Are they weird? Ill txt u J! And Jul...
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Two day of excitment..............
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Greeting and Salutations Nomads. Howdyeeeeeee all you excited Nutters, and a special Yo to Marj, counting on you Marj, 10 to go ,,,,,,,stay strong Marj, ,,, !!Opps,!! im going off topic,, Bugger, May I be a bit bold, right now,???? Nomads did you know that there are a few, and I only say , a few, ,!!And...
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Counting down from, 9950
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Marj is sooooooo close to 10,000,,, come on Marj, don't let us down ,,,,,,,,Billeeeeeeee
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Only a week away on the road and so much to do!!!!
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eeeeek! So had one house appraisal, another tomorrow. Went away at Easter and not used the caravan since. its been sat in the cold and damp of The Dandenongs since. Took the cover off, hehe that was fun, getting the cover back in the bag! attempted to grease the axles, nah, grease gun empty. Reckon the c...
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Bethungra Dam neat Cootamundra
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Another enjoyable drive down the lesser used highways, green everywhere at this time of the year. Passing through towns that I have never visited. Cowra followed by Young then Cootamundra. This place is not well known I was talking to a camper at Carcoar a resident of Wagga Wagga the next big town and...
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bill12......the Awakening.....
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4 weeks to go
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Yes I only have 4 weeks left of my TAFE course left! Still passing at this stage too! Then I get my life back,lol. Best thing is I will be able to get back out on the road again.
At this moment in time I am planning to slowly wander around Victoria and SA for a few months getting the hang of things again and gett...
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off to burra sa on saturday
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I have the ford transit back all fixed tomorrow and leaving for burra free camp 7 216 on showgrownds (small fee) on Sarturday for a few days from there not sure but need to see how van travels after crash repairs. If not too hot will travel through broken hill and then inland. Maybe will meet some of you...
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Over thinking things.
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This morning decided to have brekky in Miss Daisy,turned the toaster and kettle on at the same time. Oops no power. Looked at the converter, the red light was on so figured that was all OK. Came back into MD and started switching things in the powerboard. Still nothing. Ok, now lets go back to step one, o...
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Finally on the road again
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Computer all sorted, exercises for the arm and now at Lake Stockton near Collie - WA. lovely spot so will stay a few days then decide where next. Feels great
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New friends at Jimboomba
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I was invited by kaid (Kathy and David) for a cuppa this morning and would you believe it I am still here at 9pm. We have had an excellent day talking about travelling and rigs, the bus was inspected and passed with flying colours. Never eaten so much in years starting with a huge muffin and coffee, then lu...
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Bundarra Lions Park near Inverell
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Plan A was to go to Bonshaw Weir some 20kms from Texas, Camps6 #161 indicated that there are toilets available. It is a nice spot on the weir with covered tables and seats but no toilet. Plan B was to go to Wells Weir a further 37kms on towards Ashford but once again a nice place to camp but with no toilet and a...
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Bundarra Lions Park
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I took this photo approx 10 years ago at Bundarra. Yeoelevens post back a bit reminded me of it. This old guy had been travelling around the New England area back roads, for years, with his two draught horses. He had lights etc on the wagon to be legal. I wonder if anyone has come across him. -- Edited by was...
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Carcoar Dam near Blayney south of Orange
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Lovely drive between Dubbo and Orange on the Mitchell Highway, not too hilly with beautiful green vistas and not too much traffic. After 300kms I arrived here by 1pm but I did set off at 7am and had lunch at Macca's in Orange. Last time going to Geen's lake I went down the Newell via Parkes and Forbes. This...
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