If anyone is not aware of the hassles that I have had in my previously favourite camping locations there is an update here

http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2014/08/an-unexpected-development.html

Well now that is behind me I am moving on, specifically to Giru half way between Townsville and Ayr. There is a free camp here but it is not in Camps6 I found it in the updates done last year, apparently it is in Camps7 and indicates no toilets. For those reluctant to use on board facilities there is a toilet the other side of the State School next to he Giru Tennis Club and  a tap next to the club house. Take your paper it isn't well maintained. I suggest camping at the far end of the camp closest to the State School. 

I will take my camera for a walk tomorrow into the township and round the area, Giru is dominated by the sugar industry with a massive refinery with it's attendant conveyor belts. As usual things worked out well for me and as I pulled into the camp ground Sid came across, he took me to Bramston Beach from Babinda in his towed car and also Pat is here a solo lady whom I have met previously at Bluewater and Babinda. Amazing really that in such a remote quiet place there were 2 campers that I have already met and been friendly with.  John

Please don't stop posting John, I do enjoy following your adventure as I believe most on here would, I can not believe some one like Paramount Cruiser could stoop so low but as I have said previously I'll guarantee he is from that other forum, plenty of his kind over there.

Gday...

There are far too many people on this forum who wait for, read and enjoy your posts. Keep doin' it.

 and having said that ......

This forum thrives on differing opinions ... unfortunately, occasionally some go over the top and cause angst. We have no place for those members. 

However, I think I agree with the Ranger's advice in some way - ".....the council had sent him a copy of the email and he was to talk to me. What did he say, you ask, well he didn't have anything to say about my stopovers instead he advised me to be careful what I posted on the GN forum."

If I could gently suggest, perhaps there is no need to give intimate and precise details of "how" one camps. For instance I doubt one would put up how one continually exceeded speed limits on the road and avoided speeding fines by sneaking past police cars. I doubt it would be sensible to regularly advise how one regularly shoplifted to get ones groceries. 

Just keep postin' your informative and down to earth adventures - the forum would be less without them.

Cheers - and strength to your hand - John

[edit: rocky can't spell ]

Im sorry to hear of your troubles, makes you kinda feel vulnerable...They were probably jealous....  You must not let these Bast**ds get to you, there are way toooooo many wonderful people here... If you stop they have won.... Don't give them any of your energy..

With respect

Sol wrote:

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G'day John

Keep the updates coming mate and your welcome to stay here in our backyard anytime!!!!

Cheers

Sol

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Ditto to that comment 

It was worth getting into trouble from Cindy , telling PC what I thought of him, Hehehehe,, Have finished eating all my 27 hot dogs for repentance now Cindy,  John , I'm amazed at the strong language Dougwe  used to describing PC,,  !!Doug!!, you need to eat at least 20 hot dogs,,,,, !!Doug!! always thought you were Angelic, Hehehe,  much like Cindy,,, stay excited friends, see you all at Greens,,,,,,, a very excited Billeeeeeee

Hi John

I can honestly say that more people supporting you than that jealous p...k
Thank you Cindy to put him where he belongs ( outside this forum )

please keep posting here John as most of us really enjoy reading it .
I go with what Doug wrote here and using Billeeeeeee saying   "STAY EXCITED"



Cheers John

Hi John (Yeo),

Sorry to hear about your troubles but please do not stop posting your travels and photo's on the forum, I don't know if you realise how appreciated they are by most of the GN members, and probably a lot who view but we never hear from.

I for one would be very sad if you stopped posting here and I know I would have many, many other GN's who would feel the same.

Sincerely,

Vic

Carrying on from the first post after taking some photos.

Easy walk into the shops, there is a comprehensive convenience store, Post Office, hairdresser and newsagent. In the Lions Park opposite the shops is a well maintained toilet block. Not many small towns have their own helipad    John

Vic41 wrote:

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Hi John (Yeo),

Sorry to hear about your troubles but please do not stop posting your travels and photo's on the forum, I don't know if you realise how appreciated they are by most of the GN members, and probably a lot who view but we never hear from.

I for one would be very sad if you stopped posting here and I know I would have many, many other GN's who would feel the same.

Sincerely,

Vic

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 Thanks all for your encouraging comments and Vic it is a long time since we travelled together in WA and you housed the Hi Ace whilst I went to Bali, I was posting then and still am letting GNs know about my life on the road with perhaps a little less detail in the future.   John

Mike C wrote:

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Hmm... might have to add some ropes to the other side of that bus
looks like the awning is pulling it over a bit :)

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 Yes Mike it looked level last night and didn't use the blocks, too late now will be off in a couple of days.

No gas fridge so level is not that important so long as I don't roll out of bed

John

Giru looks nice and friendly. Will make sure i stop there on my trip next year and leave some of my dollars in the town. Does it have a golf course ? (I think PC has made himself a lot of     enemies...Bet he has confiscated loads of balls from the local kids who hit them into his backyard   

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Easy walk into the shops, there is a comprehensive convenience store, Post Office, hairdresser and newsagent.

So ya got a haircut then John !!!

yeoeleven wrote:

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Vic41 wrote:

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Hi John (Yeo),

Sorry to hear about your troubles but please do not stop posting your travels and photo's on the forum, I don't know if you realise how appreciated they are by most of the GN members, and probably a lot who view but we never hear from.

I for one would be very sad if you stopped posting here and I know I would have many, many other GN's who would feel the same.

Sincerely,

Vic

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 Thanks all for your encouraging comments and Vic it is a long time since we travelled together in WA and you housed the Hi Ace whilst I went to Bali, I was posting then and still am letting GNs know about my life on the road with perhaps a little less detail in the future.   John

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Good to hear John, passed Macca's today near the airport where we had breakfast and you caught up on your internet on your return from Bali (as you know I also stayed there while waiting for your arrival call, had a bit of a nap in the carpark in the front of your Hi Ace while waiting (and spent some money in Macca's too of course.)  Glad it is 24/7 there, came in very handy. 

In the words of Oscar Wilde -

"Some cause happiness wherever they go ; others whenever they go!"

Had another interesting day, after the town walkabout Sid asked if I wanted to go fishing at Cromarty Boat Ramp. Always up for something different so I went along after rounding up my fishing gear. No bait and little expectancy of catching anything I put a little flexible plastic thingy with a hook through it, swivel and star sinker on to a line and cast it in.

The benefit came in being there and able to take photos plus was able to fit all the fishing gear into the fire box on the back of the van making more room in the bus. As you guessed no fish were caught but even those coming back in boats had little success. Nobody else was fishing from the banks so couldn't gauge our efforts on that basis but I guess that tells a story in itself.    John

Hi John

i am fairly new to the forum but read it everyday and I always look for your interesting posts and photos. So please don't stop posting. Happy travels and I look forward to see more of your adventures.  Hope to meet you on the road one day. 

Cheers Jill and Bruce

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Easy walk into the shops, there is a comprehensive convenience store, Post Office, hairdresser and newsagent.

So ya got a haircut then John !!!

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 Good to see that Rod the lurker is still with us, shouldn't call him a lurker for now he has 30 posts to his credit, in how many years?

No Rod I didn't visit the hairdresser but was tempted they have this frizzy look that they are promoting and I thought it would improve my overall image.  John

glennt wrote:

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Giru looks nice and friendly. Will make sure i stop there on my trip next year and leave some of my dollars in the town. Does it have a golf course ? (I think PC has made himself a lot of     enemies...Bet he has confiscated loads of balls from the local kids who hit them into his backyard   

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 No glennt they have no golf course at Giru, I played for 40 years before setting off travelling. Couldn't afford either the space or the money, decided fishing was a better option but now after 3 years I have rarely caught a feed.  John

Thanks yeo will still drop in,   no fish! hope you were better at golf

jules47 wrote:

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In the words of Oscar Wilde -

"Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go!"

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 Can only agree with Jules, and every-one else John.  You're one of the "good Guys".  We don't need the other kind.

Take care.  Might see you again one of these days.

Have you heard from Paul lately ?

Cheers,

Sheba.

John, I find it hard to believe another forum member would be so low as to report a fellow forumite for bending the rules a little.
Regardless, it appears to have been well handled by the Ranger and the council.

Please keep posting, and next time you are in Hobart there is a free camp in my driveway with no time limit.

Regards

Peter
PJK

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Easy walk into the shops, there is a comprehensive convenience store, Post Office, hairdresser and newsagent.

So ya got a haircut then John !!!

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 Good to here from you Doctor, stay in touch ,,you going to Greens this Summer ,,????