Have you noticed when winter hits in the southern parts of Oz how quiet the forum gets as the Sunseekers that can head for the warmer climes up north?
Although some still keep in touch with the forum, due to coverage in some areas it is limited to when they do get coverage or have the time to do so.....
Hope those who are travelling have a great time, stay safe and enjoy their travels in all that beautiful weather....
_wombat_ said
02:10 PM May 30, 2014
it does slow down Vic, especially when the master is away (HW)
Dougwe said
04:12 PM May 30, 2014
I'm in the tropics but still pop in here as I need to make sure a certain person, um...... anyway behaves.
_wombat_ said
04:20 PM May 30, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
I'm in the tropics but still pop in here as I need to make sure a certain person, um...... anyway behaves.
BUT you are not on holiday
Vic41 said
04:29 PM May 30, 2014
_wombat_ wrote:
it does slow down Vic, especially when the master is away (HW)
"The Master" and the "Crew" she's with, although they still manage to post as does Yeoeleven......great to follow their travels and see the beaut pic's.....
Glad Doug is keeping an eye on you, I believe he is getting a " Wombat scoop" fitted on his new wheels......ooooops, forgot I am not in "I digress"....
Dougwe said
04:31 PM May 30, 2014
Fitted today.
I agree Vic many travellers here already and still on the road. (Back on topic)
Vic41 said
04:36 PM May 30, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
Fitted today.
I agree Vic many travellers here already and still on the road. (Back on topic)
All you have to do is entice him up your way for a bit of sport.....hope your scoop is strong enough to lift that huge rear end.....oooops, there I go again.
Back OT, I have noticed that some (like me) don't post much when they are away, if at all, usually the same GN's who do. But at least they catch up when they return, LOL !
GaryKelly said
04:39 PM May 30, 2014
I see lots of caravans and motorhomes passing through Taree, presumably on their way further north. It's getting a little cooler here now that June is almost here.
Vic41 said
04:42 PM May 30, 2014
Same here in the Perth area Gary, down to 7 degrees tonight, may not sound much but after the much warmer nights the body aint used to it yet.......Need to be Carnarvon area and higher for the nice climes in WA at this time of the year....
_wombat_ said
06:09 PM May 30, 2014
nice and warm down my hole
when I first saw the topic heading I thought good at last some nude's, bit of a let down
Dougwe said
07:55 PM May 30, 2014
The twins sun seek every day but I don't complain.
_wombat_ said
08:25 PM May 30, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
The twins sun seek every day but I don't complain.
neither would I complain
Do you take it in turns or do you sleep with both of them together?
Back on topic, Dougwe made me go off topic, I also like the sun.
Oz Gypsy said
08:29 PM May 30, 2014
Some of us actually go south, to get away from the madding crowds and see what it's like in the cooler climes. We are house-sitting at a small vineyard in the McLaren Vale area of S.A. We are sitting in the lounge with a lovely log fire burning in the combustion stove and the 2 dogs and 1 cat getting as close to the fire as possible (the owners' pets, not ours). Later on we will put them in their run for the night and we will retreat to our fifth wheeler to bed.
The early morning walk with the dogs is a bit challenging after crawling out of our lovely warm bed, but it gets the blood running and it has to be good for us, doesn't it??? Meanwhile the owners are having a ball in Vanuatu, swimming & snorkelling and resting under the coconut palms in the warm sunshine.
From here we will wander around S.A. and may even cross the Nullarbor if it is going to be fine weather, to visit the National Parks near Esperance. All things are possible with a diesel heater and some warm clothes.
bill12 said
10:39 AM May 31, 2014
Bring the twins to Magnetic is. I will show them around.You don,thave to come.........Bill
_wombat_ said
10:53 AM May 31, 2014
bill12 wrote:
Bring the twins to Magnetic is. I will show them around.You don,thave to come.........Bill
Bill12, you are a dirty old man, good on ya not many of us left
Vic41 said
11:00 AM May 31, 2014
Oz Gypsy wrote:
Snip..... From here we will wander around S.A. and may even cross the Nullarbor if it is going to be fine weather, to visit the National Parks near Esperance. All things are possible with a diesel heater and some warm clothes.
Bear in mind that the south/west of WA in winter is very cold and gets a lot of rain, but if you are ok with that then as you say you will miss the "madding crowd". Bitumen road to some of the major National park areas at Esperance, eg; Cape Le Grande etc...Get all info/passes etc from Esperance Tourist Bureau beforehand to see if areas are closed because of flooding/heavy rainfall.
As an aside, Perth gets more rain than Melbourne, not as many rainy days though, Perth gets theirs in heavier downpours when it does rain as opposed to more rainy days with lighter rain in Melbourne, but not as much as Brisbane and Sydney, see;
-- Edited by Vic41 on Saturday 31st of May 2014 11:16:24 AM
Oz Gypsy said
11:16 AM May 31, 2014
Hi Vic41
You said "Bear in mind that the south/west of WA in winter is very cold and gets a lot of rain, but if you are ok with that then as you say you will miss the "madding crowd". Bitumen road to some of the major National park areas at Esperance, eg; Cape Le Grande etc...Get all info/passes etc from Esperance Tourist Bureau beforehand...."
Yes, we spent a winter in the wheatbelt in 2011 and campground-hosted at Coalseam in August and Stirling Ranges in October before heading back east. We had some very cold and wet weather that year. Then we just ran out of time and could not check out the National Parks in the Esperance area on our way out - a real bummer as we had free entry and camping then as a result of our volunteer hours camp-hosting.
I digress here - for some reason I cannot use "Reply" or "Quote" or "New Topic" as the big text box disappears- only the subject line is visible. The only way I can post is by using the "Quick Reply" down the bottom. A real nuisance.
Vic41 said
11:26 AM May 31, 2014
Not sure why you are having problems with the site Bev, maybe send a pm to the Webmaster (Cindy) to see if she can help.
The area you mentioned in Esperance have camp hosts there so maybe you might be lucky again for the camps you want to go to.
Yes it can get cold in the Stirlings, as you know sometimes they have snow on Bluff Knoll at certain times.
I spoke to the camp hosts in person recently at the Kennedy Ranges (50 kms north of Gascoyne Junction) the were both keen bush walkers and loved it there, they also had a 5th Wheeler....
-- Edited by Vic41 on Saturday 31st of May 2014 04:05:55 PM
We are amongst those travelling north/west from NSW to the Northern Territory and currently in Charlieville for a few days, there have been a few days where we could not access the net but when possible we do check in on the forum.
There must be a lot of people on the road as we have not been able to get van sites in caravan parks in St George, or Roma and Charlieville has been fairly full since we arrived a couple of days ago, to play safe we have booked for a week in Longreach and I am going to ring Blackall this afternoon to make sure we can get a site
Hope to see a few of you out here in the Playground
Vic41 said
04:12 PM May 31, 2014
Although busy, sounds like the place to be. If still in Charlieville, go to the museum (the old house) and see if the old fellow who is one of the volunteer workers there still plays the Harpsicord (spelling) to tourists who go there. This was taken in 2010.
Thanks for the feedback on your travels.
-- Edited by Vic41 on Saturday 31st of May 2014 04:13:17 PM
Vic we went to the museum twice but closed both times so unfortunately we missed out but thanks for the info
Vic41 said
08:32 PM Jun 1, 2014
This bloke reckoned that Dolly Parton had visited the museum, apparently she is an accomplished player of the Harpsichord instrument, don't know when that would have been though...
-- Edited by Vic41 on Monday 2nd of June 2014 01:04:18 AM
_wombat_ said
09:37 PM Jun 1, 2014
Vic41 wrote:
This bloke reckoned that Dolly Parton had visited the museum, apparently she is an accomplished player of the instrument, don't know when that would have been though...
I have seen her play that on TV, so he is not fibbing.
Vic41 said
01:06 AM Jun 2, 2014
Remarkable woman Wombat, about the right size for Doug's Avan if she can get through the door, but don't want to make the twins jealous.....
_wombat_ said
08:23 AM Jun 2, 2014
Vic41 wrote:
Remarkable woman Wombat, about the right size for Doug's Avan if she can get through the door, but don't want to make the twins jealous.....
why will she be unable to get through the door?
Wizardofoz said
08:37 AM Jun 2, 2014
Because the Harpsichord won't fit!
_wombat_ said
08:43 AM Jun 2, 2014
Wizardofoz wrote:
Because the Harpsichord won't fit!
Vic was thinking of something else, bet he won't say what he was thinking.
Vic41 said
12:15 PM Jun 2, 2014
Wizardofoz wrote:
Because the Harpsichord won't fit!
Of course, that Wombat has a one track mind !
_wombat_ said
01:46 PM Jun 2, 2014
Vic41 wrote:
Wizardofoz wrote:
Because the Harpsichord won't fit!
Of course, that Wombat has a one track mind !
it was you that said she if she can get through the door
Vic41 said
05:00 PM Jun 2, 2014
_wombat_ wrote:
Vic41 wrote:
Wizardofoz wrote:
Because the Harpsichord won't fit!
Of course, that Wombat has a one track mind !
it was you that said she if she can get through the door
Well I thought the twins might have been guarding the door to protect Doug from getting suffocated....
Have you noticed when winter hits in the southern parts of Oz how quiet the forum gets as the Sunseekers that can head for the warmer climes up north?
Although some still keep in touch with the forum, due to coverage in some areas it is limited to when they do get coverage or have the time to do so.....
Hope those who are travelling have a great time, stay safe and enjoy their travels in all that beautiful weather....
it does slow down Vic, especially when the master is away (HW)
BUT you are not on holiday
"The Master" and the "Crew" she's with, although they still manage to post as does Yeoeleven......great to follow their travels and see the beaut pic's.....
Glad Doug is keeping an eye on you, I believe he is getting a " Wombat scoop" fitted on his new wheels......ooooops, forgot I am not in "I digress"....
I agree Vic many travellers here already and still on the road. (Back on topic)
All you have to do is entice him up your way for a bit of sport.....hope your scoop is strong enough to lift that huge rear end.....oooops, there I go again.
Back OT, I have noticed that some (like me) don't post much when they are away, if at all, usually the same GN's who do. But at least they catch up when they return, LOL !
Same here in the Perth area Gary, down to 7 degrees tonight, may not sound much but after the much warmer nights the body aint used to it yet.......Need to be Carnarvon area and higher for the nice climes in WA at this time of the year....
nice and warm down my hole
when I first saw the topic heading I thought good at last some nude's, bit of a let down
neither would I complain
Do you take it in turns or do you sleep with both of them together?
Back on topic, Dougwe made me go off topic, I also like the sun.
The early morning walk with the dogs is a bit challenging after crawling out of our lovely warm bed, but it gets the blood running and it has to be good for us, doesn't it??? Meanwhile the owners are having a ball in Vanuatu, swimming & snorkelling and resting under the coconut palms in the warm sunshine.
From here we will wander around S.A. and may even cross the Nullarbor if it is going to be fine weather, to visit the National Parks near Esperance. All things are possible with a diesel heater and some warm clothes.
Bill12, you are a dirty old man, good on ya
not many of us left 
Bear in mind that the south/west of WA in winter is very cold and gets a lot of rain, but if you are ok with that then as you say you will miss the "madding crowd". Bitumen road to some of the major National park areas at Esperance, eg; Cape Le Grande etc...Get all info/passes etc from Esperance Tourist Bureau beforehand to see if areas are closed because of flooding/heavy rainfall.
This link is handy for updated info; http://parkstay.dpaw.wa.gov.au/
As an aside, Perth gets more rain than Melbourne, not as many rainy days though, Perth gets theirs in heavier downpours when it does rain as opposed to more rainy days with lighter rain in Melbourne, but not as much as Brisbane and Sydney, see;
http://www.enviro-friendly.com/average-rainfall.shtml
-- Edited by Vic41 on Saturday 31st of May 2014 11:16:24 AM
You said "Bear in mind that the south/west of WA in winter is very cold and gets a lot of rain, but if you are ok with that then as you say you will miss the "madding crowd". Bitumen road to some of the major National park areas at Esperance, eg; Cape Le Grande etc...Get all info/passes etc from Esperance Tourist Bureau beforehand...."
Yes, we spent a winter in the wheatbelt in 2011 and campground-hosted at Coalseam in August and Stirling Ranges in October before heading back east. We had some very cold and wet weather that year. Then we just ran out of time and could not check out the National Parks in the Esperance area on our way out - a real bummer as we had free entry and camping then as a result of our volunteer hours camp-hosting.
I digress here - for some reason I cannot use "Reply" or "Quote" or "New Topic" as the big text box disappears- only the subject line is visible. The only way I can post is by using the "Quick Reply" down the bottom. A real nuisance.
Not sure why you are having problems with the site Bev, maybe send a pm to the Webmaster (Cindy) to see if she can help.
The area you mentioned in Esperance have camp hosts there so maybe you might be lucky again for the camps you want to go to.
Yes it can get cold in the Stirlings, as you know sometimes they have snow on Bluff Knoll at certain times.
I spoke to the camp hosts in person recently at the Kennedy Ranges (50 kms north of Gascoyne Junction) the were both keen bush walkers and loved it there, they also had a 5th Wheeler....
-- Edited by Vic41 on Saturday 31st of May 2014 04:05:55 PM
There must be a lot of people on the road as we have not been able to get van sites in caravan parks in St George, or Roma and Charlieville has been fairly full since we arrived a couple of days ago, to play safe we have booked for a week in Longreach and I am going to ring Blackall this afternoon to make sure we can get a site
Hope to see a few of you out here in the Playground
Although busy, sounds like the place to be. If still in Charlieville, go to the museum (the old house) and see if the old fellow who is one of the volunteer workers there still plays the Harpsicord (spelling) to tourists who go there. This was taken in 2010.
Thanks for the feedback on your travels.
-- Edited by Vic41 on Saturday 31st of May 2014 04:13:17 PM
This bloke reckoned that Dolly Parton had visited the museum, apparently she is an accomplished player of the Harpsichord instrument, don't know when that would have been though...
-- Edited by Vic41 on Monday 2nd of June 2014 01:04:18 AM
I have seen her play that on TV, so he is not fibbing.
Remarkable woman Wombat, about the right size for Doug's Avan if she can get through the door, but don't want to make the twins jealous.....
Because the Harpsichord won't fit!
Of course, that Wombat has a one track mind !
it was you that said she if she can get through the door
Well I thought the twins might have been guarding the door to protect Doug from getting suffocated....
