Set off this morning early from Greens Lake and the GPS worked very well getting me to Melbourne with ease until I was given instruction to turn right and was presented with 3 options coming off the freeway. I went round again and got so fed up with it I decided to go it alone to get away from the bridge and the freeway, I saw a sign to the dockland and disregarded the GPS and took that turn, it then took up the navigation where there were no other options but to go right or left. I eventually under stood that if it said turn right in 1km and then followed with turn right in 300mtrs it meant take the 300mtrs first then after do the 1km turn. I got there eventually and found a 4hr parking area free and had coffee and lunch. Went down to the ship later and found the parking area costing $4.50 per hour, didn't use that area instead waited the last hour in a side street. Eventually it was time to start the entry procedures and now I am sitting in my Ocean Recliner with the engines throbbing below and trying to type on a moving keyboard, not to worry have to get on with the uploading in case the lights go off and I am stuck.
The lights have gone out so I am now at a table upstairs in a viewing area the table is moving and the chairs turning and I haven't had anything to drink.
Updating:-
finally got off the boat but not without drama, needed much more revs to climb out of the parking area up to the departure deck, tried many times with the build up behind. They had to reverse everyone out of my way so I could get a run up, doesn't like cold starts but not to worry alls well that ends well and after maximum revs I crawled up the ramp. Had no problems with quarantine even offered them the opera net to check for old weed but it was ok. Bought a pass for national parks for $60 lasting for 2 months so I had better get my NPs done by then. After my fishing experiences I didn't buy a fishing licence but I can fish in the ocean without a licence from the beach or rocks. So now I am heading for Railton to catch up with Billeee & Jules. John
pauline said
05:02 PM Dec 1, 2012
Now for some good times with Billlleeee and Jules, how much was the cost of getting your vehicle over on the ferry John..........if you don't mind me asking, I must have missed it in the other threads.
Loki said
05:04 PM Dec 1, 2012
What's that? Trouble with the GPS? Hmmmm.
rockylizard said
06:11 PM Dec 1, 2012
Gday...
Glad to hear it all went (mainly) very well getting through Melbourne, across the Strait to Tassie and ultimately in making land in Tassie.
The above photo you posted .... intriguing ... so are those Tasmanian cannon designed to keep 'mainlanders' from attacking the ship? Or are they for shooting albatross to provide for a 'breakfast with a difference' ??
Stay well - and enjoy the Apple Isle.
cheers - John
Sheba said
07:29 PM Dec 1, 2012
I can see I'm going to have to keep an eye on you, when we finally get to meet Billeeeeeee.
Glad John finally caught up with you.
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Saturday 1st of December 2012 07:29:58 PM
billeeeeeee said
09:14 PM Dec 1, 2012
Howdyeeee folks, well John arrived in Tassie with a big bang,!!! Julie and john walked up to the shops,while i stayed with the vans, Police came down ,asking me to go to the police station, Julie got into a fight with a shop owner,John intervened, fell arse over head , split his head open , got carted off to hospital, had to bail Julie out, not sure if john is under arrest or not, welcome to Tassie John,,,,,,stay excited Nomads,.............Billeeeeeeeee
You,ve got to watch these violent 75 year olds. What was the problem in the shop?I hope John is alright.Being Tasmania,they might put you in irons, and transport you to Port Arthur.............
rockylizard said
10:19 PM Dec 1, 2012
Gday...
WOW ! I hope John is recovering and not in custody, Jules has now been granted her freedom and the world in Tassie has been restored to tranquility.
Guess all those stress-free weeks at Green's created some pent-up emotions .....
Seriously though - hope it all comes out good in the end.
Cheers - John
billeeeeeee said
10:54 PM Dec 1, 2012
Howdyeeeee Nutty Nomads, and I salute all u unexcited ppl, May I ask a Q,??? It is the first of April,????? Guys,im going to hell for this one,,, a real Hotteeeee, Single, and a darn nice person, Marj ,!!! u private mail full?????? Marj,??????...........Billeeeeeee
Howdyeeeee Nutty Nomads, and I salute all u unexcited ppl, May I ask a Q,??? It is the first of April,????? Guys,im going to hell for this one,,, a real Hotteeeee, Single, and a darn nice person, Marj ,!!! u private mail full?????? Marj,??????...........Billeeeeeee
OK = we need a 'please explain'. Was this a joke about the cops and John in hospital.... really confused!
billeeeeeee said
02:51 AM Dec 2, 2012
Be confused no more spida - Billeeeeeeeee thought it was April 1st, not December 1st -!!!!!
kiwi rainbow said
04:03 AM Dec 2, 2012
Not funny bilee
Pam said
04:49 AM Dec 2, 2012
pauline wrote:
Now for some good times with Billlleeee and Jules, how much was the cost of getting your vehicle over on the ferry John..........if you don't mind me asking, I must have missed it in the other threads.
You can play around in bookings on Spirit of Tasmania site to see the costs.
eg. $322 for our car and camper in Jan 2013
It depends on date, vehicle length and height.
yeoeleven said
05:10 PM Dec 2, 2012
pauline wrote:
Now for some good times with Billlleeee and Jules, how much was the cost of getting your vehicle over on the ferry John..........if you don't mind me asking, I must have missed it in the other threads.
Hi Pauline as Pam suggests you can try out various options on the site by using the back key. My total cost was $333 that was for going across overnignt in November and returning during the day in January...........I will have to check out the return if I cancel to return after the PeaceFest,
Set off this morning early from Greens Lake and the GPS worked very well getting me to Melbourne with ease until I was given instruction to turn right and was presented with 3 options coming off the freeway.
I went round again and got so fed up with it I decided to go it alone to get away from the bridge and the freeway, I saw a sign to the dockland and disregarded the GPS and took that turn, it then took up the navigation where there were no other options but to go right or left. I eventually under stood that if it said turn right in 1km and then followed with turn right in 300mtrs it meant take the 300mtrs first then after do the 1km turn.
I got there eventually and found a 4hr parking area free and had coffee and lunch. Went down to the ship later and found the parking area costing $4.50 per hour, didn't use that area instead waited the last hour in a side street. Eventually it was time to start the entry procedures and now I am sitting in my Ocean Recliner with the engines throbbing below and trying to type on a moving keyboard, not to worry have to get on with the uploading in case the lights go off and I am stuck.
The lights have gone out so I am now at a table upstairs in a viewing area the table is moving and the chairs turning and I haven't had anything to drink.
Updating:-
finally got off the boat but not without drama, needed much more revs to climb out of the parking area up to the departure deck, tried many times with the build up behind. They had to reverse everyone out of my way so I could get a run up, doesn't like cold starts but not to worry alls well that ends well and after maximum revs I crawled up the ramp. Had no problems with quarantine even offered them the opera net to check for old weed but it was ok. Bought a pass for national parks for $60 lasting for 2 months so I had better get my NPs done by then. After my fishing experiences I didn't buy a fishing licence but I can fish in the ocean without a licence from the beach or rocks.
So now I am heading for Railton to catch up with Billeee & Jules. John
Gday...
Glad to hear it all went (mainly) very well getting through Melbourne, across the Strait to Tassie and ultimately in making land in Tassie.
The above photo you posted .... intriguing ... so are those Tasmanian cannon designed to keep 'mainlanders' from attacking the ship? Or are they for shooting albatross to provide for a 'breakfast with a difference' ??
Stay well - and enjoy the Apple Isle.
cheers - John
I can see I'm going to have to keep an eye on you, when we finally get to meet Billeeeeeee.
Glad John finally caught up with you.
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Saturday 1st of December 2012 07:29:58 PM
Howdyeeee folks, well John arrived in Tassie with a big bang,!!! Julie and john walked up to the shops,while i stayed with the vans, Police came down ,asking me to go to the police station, Julie got into a fight with a shop owner,John intervened, fell arse over head , split his head open , got carted off to hospital, had to bail Julie out, not sure if john is under arrest or not, welcome to Tassie John,,,,,,stay excited Nomads,.............Billeeeeeeeee
Gday...
WOW !
I hope John is recovering and not in custody, Jules has now been granted her freedom and the world in Tassie has been restored to tranquility.
Guess all those stress-free weeks at Green's created some pent-up emotions .....
Seriously though - hope it all comes out good in the end.
Cheers - John
Howdyeeeee Nutty Nomads, and I salute all u unexcited ppl, May I ask a Q,??? It is the first of April,????? Guys,im going to hell for this one,,, a real Hotteeeee, Single, and a darn nice person, Marj ,!!! u private mail full?????? Marj,??????...........Billeeeeeee
OK = we need a 'please explain'. Was this a joke about the cops and John in hospital.... really confused!
You can play around in bookings on Spirit of Tasmania site to see the costs.
eg. $322 for our car and camper in Jan 2013
It depends on date, vehicle length and height.
Hi Pauline as Pam suggests you can try out various options on the site by using the back key. My total cost was $333 that was for going across overnignt in November and returning during the day in January...........I will have to check out the return if I cancel to return after the PeaceFest,
John