Checked out the rust removal work, paid the man and set off from the Gold Coast. Again not used to the trip over the Gateway and the heavy traffic just to get there but kept on keeping on and eventually after a Maccas breakfast and an Aldi grocery shop I ended up at Laurie's place near Zillmere.

Had plenty to talk about and I had intended to leave early to get to the free camp at Beerwah but you can't let a plan stop you from enjoying company and a good meal so I slept in the bus outside in his quiet  street. Never done that before but it was quite painless with no hassles.

Off early for my exciting day by driving to Caloundra and picking up the freezer, I bought a couple of those freezer bags already frozen to help with the changeover but it was already cold having been on power since the tests were done. Did another shop but this time for frozen meals etc.

Had planned a couple of meals that I had enjoyed in the past including marionated lamb shanks and pickled pork but I had forgotten that whilst Dennise is a wild life carer she also is a vegetarian so half of my planning fell into a heap. Not to worry the thought was there and frozen stuff can be eaten later.

I met up with Dennise at the appointed place just outside Gympie after an uneventful trip from Caloundra, lots of driving but on dual carriageways allowing all other vehicles to overtake. Followed her to the property where she has set up camp until her joeys are ready to be released, she currently has 3 the older 2 will be ready within a month and she hopes that the little one will be ready by winter.

This is a 55 acre property hilly and wooded with narrow hilly and twisty access and will be cut off if the heavy rains come. This time last year it was cut off for a week, I am set up high enough to avoid being swept away but possibly could be unable to get out. There is no internet or phone access this side of the mountain.

I will be able to post this when we go to Gympie in Dennise's car, her coaster is a beautiful example of the renovators art. Mine is great but nothing compared to hers, all new and well designed. It is a 1993 model with a Landcruiser 6 cyl turbo motor, airconditioned, automatic with power steering. Everything that mine lacks, no problems climbing hills for Dennise.

So here I am on a secluded property without internet or phone and with the possibility of being cut off physically as well. I don't let possibilities get in the way of an interesting life so have no idea when I will leave this paradise and great company but will get to Wuruma Dam eventually.

Went into Gympie today but ran out of battery power for the laptop so was unable to post. Found out that Hungry Jacks sell Vegetarian Burgers and that they are very tasty. Was wanting to find an OP Shop, the shoes I bought at the OP Shop at Rollingstone last August for $4 have finally broken beyond repair and have to be thrown out.

There is a massive Vinnies in Gympie but didn't have what I wanted and Dennise suggested Rivers and sure enough they, as usual, were having a SALE and these leather upper shoes were $15 and another 30% off for good measure. $10.50 later I walked out with the most comfortable new shoes, well worth the $6.50 more than the previous ones.

Renewed our acquaintance

with Mrs Brown's Boys and laughed our way through a couple of episodes. I know I said that I wouldn't be buying alcohol now that Christmas and the New Year have passed but I weakened and bought a bottle of Penfolds Club Reserve Classic Tawny Port cost more than the shoes but sure tastes better.   John

Another great post and pictures John, you certainly are living the dream.  

Whenever I feel I am getting too old for this caper I read your posts and view the pictures and feel inspired again.

Thanks for the very informative posts and great pic's, hope you don't get rained in! LOL.

PS:  That is my favourite port (when I was drinking).   I am a semi vege (I say that as I do eat fish, but no other meats) and have the Hungry Jacks vege burgers, sometimes the fish burgers from Macca's (not forgetting the free seniors coffees from both places).  I think you spent one night sleeping outside our place on the verge in your old Hi Ace before taking off next morning from memory (after your return from Bali).   

Thanks for the replies, commenting about the fridge freezer it has been checked out by 2 different companies who both said that there were no problems.

They both checked it out using 240 volts and I still have problems using 12 volts and I have come to the conclusion that it is not the thermostat but the thin wiring supplied because it started to cut off at around 30 degrees ambient not the nominated -12. I have just bought heavier wiring plus soldering equipment and heat shrink tubes. Where are Kevin, Darrell or Rod any one would do the job better than I can.

Am in Gympie again and grabbing some internet before returning to the farm.

John

Hi di hi john boy. Liking your bloggys I'm now playing catch up.just had a glorious swim in the murry at tocomwal .weather is so good ..lots of gn around see you up at waruma if not before..roy

Very sorry to hear that you have been unwell Alice, I hope that all goes well and please keep us informed.

Steve

I am pleased that you are feeling a bit better but sounds like you should take it easy until the root cause is determined.

Steve

Sorry to hear of your troubles Alice and hope that all works out for you both.

The last time I had internet or phone access was last Tuesday and it is now Saturday and I have decided to leave here tomorrow Sunday and head for Gin Gin to Jack Mac's home. The fridge freezer has been the worst purchase since I started this travelling lifestyle and now won't start up. Have decided to move on and buy another one.

Had a good time here but the weather has been very hot and now that I have decided to go there has been a huge reduction in the temperature. The frozen food that I purchased to start off my new eating plan has been mostly eaten and stored in another freezer but the remainder can go in my fridge for the trip to Gin Gin.  John