Where is everyone this sunny Saturday morning? and where to next?
Sylva said
11:13 AM Feb 6, 2016
It has been awhile since pete and i have been 'on the road' but we are back in the saddle or holden in our case. After spending last winter in Europe and christmas at home its time to get back on the road so we thought SA was as good as place as any.
Im sitting at the Big 4 in Hahndorf enjoying their low rates (now school has gone back) and their free wifi, so i though i would see what others where up to?
I have been informed that we absolutely cannot leave until Tuesday as the Superbowl is on Monday and they have a very big tv here, I'm guessing this is more of a guy thing!!, but after that we are looking at either going down to Port Lincoln or doing the outback maybe to Birdsville although that option has me worried as it seems to be over 40 each day.
so on this beautiful sunny day what is everyone up to?
Dougwe said
01:54 PM Feb 6, 2016
Me, I am at Greens Lake, central VIC. Enjoying 30c, no wind or rain. Heaps of day trippers doing the same.
I have said it many times......it's hard yacka out here in the playground and I tell you that for free.
Dhutime said
02:23 PM Feb 6, 2016
We are at Bremer Bay WA for Three weeks .The fishing here is fantastic in the river and sea .
The caravan park is filling up with us grey nomads taking advantage of the discount rates at $22.50 if staying for four nights .
And with the recent rain the grass is green and lush as .
We went to the sports club for a meal last night enjoyed by all .
For those not aware Bremer is where the Orca whales are at the moment at the Bremer Canyon and where you can hop on a all day cruise to view them .
hako said
02:38 PM Feb 6, 2016
We just got home from the Toowoomba swap meet - 2000 sites full of good stuff and some junk. Queued for 1km to get in at 6am and then 1 hour to get out at noon.....thousands of cars and people. We spend half the time looking at the people and the other half looking at the goodies for sale. Everyone was in a good mood and no rudeness witnessed....amazing. Some bargains to be had and I suppose if you want and you need it you pay for it.
My score for the day was 3 pairs of coffin handles - brand new and a steal at $30 the lot. Dagwood dogs were good too. This swap meet is still worth going too just for the atmosphere and the characters you see. Was amazed at the number of females both young and old buying old car parts then carrying them up the hill to their car and then back down for more. One granny about 70 y.o. had a Holden red motor cylinder head balanced on one shoulder and overtook us going up the hill. Good experience.
Good Luck.
Rongela said
03:08 PM Feb 6, 2016
We are at Potts Reserve in Langhorne Creek S.A. Been here a week. So peaceful and good weather. In two weeks we will head down to KI.
sandsmere said
03:13 PM Feb 6, 2016
Lockhart NSW. Camped at the showground.
Free here. Good water, no other facilities. There is a dump point at the CP in town.
bill12 said
03:56 PM Feb 6, 2016
Am at Kalaru, nr Tathra, NSW. Great fishing, and as I bought a permant cabin, $75 a week. Cheap fuel and food. Will go back to NQ at the end of the wet season.Gets cold here in winter , they tell me.
Dunmowin said
04:05 PM Feb 6, 2016
Camped at C ockle Creek in Southern Tasmania. Long weekend in Tassie this weekend, so we are packed in like sardines. Thankfully, we got here early, and will remain, probably until after the weekend. Weather is perfect, have hiked out to the most southern accessible spot in Australia. Mr D had a swim yesterday.
Next stop, after a few free camps in between, Strachan.
In Perth, WA, we're hunkering down for the 7 day heat wave where temps are supposed to range between ate 30s to early 40s and around 24 at night.
So far we're getting a south westerly breeze which is cooling things down, so long as youre in the shade but its mid-day Sat and already 40c outside
rainy1850 said
04:18 PM Feb 6, 2016
We are stuck at home, Melbourne. Selling our camper trailer and will await our new poptop in April. If and when you go to Birdsville, would love to know about the area and roads.
lorraine
chopit said
04:57 PM Feb 6, 2016
Kicking back at the Boonah (SE Qld) showgrounds caravan park.
Cloudy, breezy but fine.
This weekend the Qld Historic Speedway Car club are having fun blasting around the show ring.
Great free show.
navynurse said
05:40 PM Feb 6, 2016
Sitting in Rockhampton wonderful light rain temp 27. Great after the high 30's and high humidity.
Allan
aldinga said
06:15 PM Feb 6, 2016
Rongela wrote:
We are at Potts Reserve in Langhorne Creek S.A. Been here a week. So peaceful and good weather. In two weeks we will head down to KI.
Hi Rongela..................I have stayed overnight but forgot to check out if fresh water is available somewhere close by........Can you please provide info ......Regards
Dougwe said
06:25 PM Feb 6, 2016
Dunmowin wrote:
Camped at C ockle Creek in Southern Tasmania. Long weekend in Tassie this weekend, so we are packed in like sardines. Thankfully, we got here early, and will remain, probably until after the weekend. Weather is perfect, have hiked out to the most southern accessible spot in Australia. Mr D had a swim yesterday.
Next stop, after a few free camps in between, Strachan.
I love Strachan, great place. Do the Gordon River Cruise and enjoy that as well as Sarah Island.
Keep Safe and enjoy.
Memem said
06:50 PM Feb 6, 2016
John Hunter Hospital Newcastle.........working
blaze said
07:02 PM Feb 6, 2016
Dougwe wrote:
Dunmowin wrote:
Camped at C ockle Creek in Southern Tasmania. Long weekend in Tassie this weekend, so we are packed in like sardines. Thankfully, we got here early, and will remain, probably until after the weekend. Weather is perfect, have hiked out to the most southern accessible spot in Australia. Mr D had a swim yesterday.
Next stop, after a few free camps in between, Strachan.
I love Strachan, great place. Do the Gordon River Cruise and enjoy that as well as Sarah Island.
Keep Safe and enjoy.
spelt STRAHAN
Dunmowin said
07:42 PM Feb 6, 2016
blaze wrote:
Dougwe wrote:
Dunmowin wrote:
Camped at C ockle Creek in Southern Tasmania. Long weekend in Tassie this weekend, so we are packed in like sardines. Thankfully, we got here early, and will remain, probably until after the weekend. Weather is perfect, have hiked out to the most southern accessible spot in Australia. Mr D had a swim yesterday.
Next stop, after a few free camps in between, Strachan.
I love Strachan, great place. Do the Gordon River Cruise and enjoy that as well as Sarah Island.
Keep Safe and enjoy.
spelt STRAHAN
Yes thanks Blaze, I stand corrected.
Dougwe, we visited Strahan about 15 years ago, new years eve in the rain (in fact it rained for a week) Did the Gordon River Cruise / Sarah Island and a flight up the river then, but will do it again. Looking forward to getting over to the west, just hope the fires have not put a dampener on any of our proposed sites
the rocket said
08:42 PM Feb 6, 2016
Bells caravan park. Clontarf. Qld. Want it to stop raining so i can go fishing
Radar said
08:53 PM Feb 6, 2016
We are roughing it at Greens Lake Vic.
Beautiful weather. Great people, just loving it.
Happywanderer said
09:02 PM Feb 6, 2016
Camped at Nyah Free Camp Vic, after a great day at Murrabit Market. Heading to Mildura.
Hey Jim said
09:27 PM Feb 6, 2016
Hi Sylva,
We are a the Coal Face keeping the country running. Someone has too.
The Country needs us still till the end of June.
Hey Jim & Lambie
-- Edited by Hey Jim on Saturday 6th of February 2016 09:28:07 PM
Dougwe said
09:53 PM Feb 6, 2016
Radar wrote:
We are roughing it at Greens Lake Vic.
Beautiful weather. Great people, just loving it.
"Roughing it" Mate I was with you this morning and saw your "rough" set up
sufil said
01:06 AM Feb 7, 2016
We are down at Capel in SW WA. Wasn't too bad here, probably got to low 30's. Supposed to be 42 plus all next week at home.
We are free camping in town,,( well we are on niece's block, tucked in between 2 sea containers in the back half of the block. Came down to help kids put the ceilings in their new house. Yes it will be ready to be done Friday morning so down we came on Thursday,, all materials are still at Bunnings, who ever borrowed the lifter hasn't returned it and even the fish aren't biting!!
Peterpan said
09:40 AM Feb 7, 2016
On Saturday we trundled our way from Port Arthur to Hobart then through the traffic
to the B I L 's place near Kingston. We basically went from Ulverston to Ross to Richmond
to get away from the fires in the west and the floods in the east. Where to next?
East or west ....decisions, decisions.
gollymolly said
04:24 PM Feb 7, 2016
At Dunalley Tasmania be hind the pub. Will sit here until Tuesday. Great crowd
jules47 said
04:29 PM Feb 7, 2016
We were at the Dunalley Pub, just after the fires 2012/13 - along the main street, there was only one house standing, the rest, including the publican's had been burn to the ground. The bakery was gone, and the takeaway shop was burnt at the back.
The fish and chip shop on the wharf, where they wrap your meal in newspaper, was fine, but the sawmill was burnt to the ground as well.
Hope all is well now.
gollymolly said
04:37 PM Feb 7, 2016
Jules,
They have rebuilt most of the shops and you can see the scars in the landscape.
Such a tragedy.
We have been dodging floods and fires and helping out where we can.
I love Tasmania and after 9 months we have only 2 months to go.
Woody2 said
07:44 PM Feb 7, 2016
G-DAy We are in Cairns with 3 wks work left, then who knows where.
Sylva said
09:15 PM Feb 7, 2016
Looks like we are all far and wide across our great country enjoying the lifestyle.
-- Edited by Sylva on Sunday 7th of February 2016 09:17:55 PM
Aus-Kiwi said
10:27 PM Feb 7, 2016
At honest present. About to seal rubber roof with a membrane . Today I cleaned roof tomarrow I'll apply the membrane . Let it dry for a couple of days . Then I'll apply some acrylic paint . Hopefully it keeps roof in top condition ., Then change oil in engine and ATF in auto. Check and grease differential and Uni.. Change oil & coolant in diesel Generater . Fit some LED lights between spot lights and b
Normal lights .. Adjust brake switch at pedal so brake lights work better. Fit air bag hose bracket., Fit solar another extractor fan on top of fridge vent.. Secure two ply alloy plate between solar panels to keep sun / heat off roof .. Check fuel filters for condition, water etc. Teplace drinking water filters . Remove excess chair's, bunks etc . Treat and fill water tanks . All in perpetuation for trip around Aus . We'll be leaving very shortly .,
It has been awhile since pete and i have been 'on the road' but we are back in the saddle or holden in our case. After spending last winter in Europe and christmas at home its time to get back on the road so we thought SA was as good as place as any.
Im sitting at the Big 4 in Hahndorf enjoying their low rates (now school has gone back) and their free wifi, so i though i would see what others where up to?
I have been informed that we absolutely cannot leave until Tuesday as the Superbowl is on Monday and they have a very big tv here, I'm guessing this is more of a guy thing!!, but after that we are looking at either going down to Port Lincoln or doing the outback maybe to Birdsville although that option has me worried as it seems to be over 40 each day.
so on this beautiful sunny day what is everyone up to?
I have said it many times......it's hard yacka out here in the playground and I tell you that for free.
The caravan park is filling up with us grey nomads taking advantage of the discount rates at $22.50 if staying for four nights .
And with the recent rain the grass is green and lush as .
We went to the sports club for a meal last night enjoyed by all .
For those not aware Bremer is where the Orca whales are at the moment at the Bremer Canyon and where you can hop on a all day cruise to view them .
My score for the day was 3 pairs of coffin handles - brand new and a steal at $30 the lot. Dagwood dogs were good too. This swap meet is still worth going too just for the atmosphere and the characters you see. Was amazed at the number of females both young and old buying old car parts then carrying them up the hill to their car and then back down for more. One granny about 70 y.o. had a Holden red motor cylinder head balanced on one shoulder and overtook us going up the hill. Good experience.
Good Luck.
Lockhart NSW. Camped at the showground.
Free here. Good water, no other facilities. There is a dump point at the CP in town.
Camped at C ockle Creek in Southern Tasmania. Long weekend in Tassie this weekend, so we are packed in like sardines. Thankfully, we got here early, and will remain, probably until after the weekend. Weather is perfect, have hiked out to the most southern accessible spot in Australia. Mr D had a swim yesterday.
Next stop, after a few free camps in between, Strachan.
So far we're getting a south westerly breeze which is cooling things down, so long as youre in the shade but its mid-day Sat and already 40c outside
We are stuck at home, Melbourne. Selling our camper trailer and will await our new poptop in April. If and when you go to Birdsville, would love to know about the area and roads.
lorraine
Cloudy, breezy but fine.
This weekend the Qld Historic Speedway Car club are having fun blasting around the show ring.
Great free show.
Allan
Hi Rongela..................I have stayed overnight but forgot to check out if fresh water is available somewhere close by........Can you please provide info ......Regards
I love Strachan, great place. Do the Gordon River Cruise and enjoy that as well as Sarah Island.
Keep Safe and enjoy.
spelt STRAHAN
Yes thanks Blaze, I stand corrected.
Dougwe, we visited Strahan about 15 years ago, new years eve in the rain (in fact it rained for a week) Did the Gordon River Cruise / Sarah Island and a flight up the river then, but will do it again. Looking forward to getting over to the west, just hope the fires have not put a dampener on any of our proposed sites
Bells caravan park. Clontarf. Qld. Want it to stop raining so i can go fishing
We are roughing it at Greens Lake Vic.
Beautiful weather. Great people, just loving it.
Hi Sylva,
We are a the Coal Face keeping the country running. Someone has too.
The Country needs us still till the end of June.
Hey Jim & Lambie
-- Edited by Hey Jim on Saturday 6th of February 2016 09:28:07 PM
"Roughing it"
Mate I was with you this morning and saw your "rough" set up 
We are free camping in town,,( well we are on niece's block, tucked in between 2 sea containers in the back half of the block. Came down to help kids put the ceilings in their new house. Yes it will be ready to be done Friday morning so down we came on Thursday,, all materials are still at Bunnings, who ever borrowed the lifter hasn't returned it and even the fish aren't biting!!
On Saturday we trundled our way from Port Arthur to Hobart then through the traffic
to the B I L 's place near Kingston. We basically went from Ulverston to Ross to Richmond
to get away from the fires in the west and the floods in the east. Where to next?
East or west ....decisions, decisions.
The fish and chip shop on the wharf, where they wrap your meal in newspaper, was fine, but the sawmill was burnt to the ground as well.
Hope all is well now.
They have rebuilt most of the shops and you can see the scars in the landscape.
Such a tragedy.
We have been dodging floods and fires and helping out where we can.
I love Tasmania and after 9 months we have only 2 months to go.
Looks like we are all far and wide across our great country enjoying the lifestyle.
-- Edited by Sylva on Sunday 7th of February 2016 09:17:55 PM