Had the injections at Eidsvold on Tuesday morning and set off for Gracemere by around 10am, driving through Monto I decided to see if Sarg was home. He is volunteering for Blazeaid and staying at the Monto Showgrounds was surprised to see him at home and caught up with him and Colleen who is also volunteering and working in the kitchen. Off to Gracemere arriving mid afternoon to catch up with Paul.
He has lots of plans and work to be done and this morning I set about removing a garden bed with its surrounding logs to allow Paul better access to the other beds whilst driving his scooter. Tackled the second bed Thursday and barrowed away the top soil after removing the log surrounds. Sheba (Gayle) visited us this afternoon bringing with her a chocolate cake and we caught up the past 12 months activities.
Removing a tree was the order of the day for Friday and after some hand sawing we were able to pull down several trunks, cut them into trailer size sections and make the first trailer load ready for tomorrow's trip to the tip. There is certainly another trailer load cut ready for loading and another tree has been singled out for cut down. The electric 18 inch chainsaw did not make much impression on the remaining trunk but my 12 inch baby chainsaw did the job.
Been doing jobs that Paul found hard involving climbing ladders etc. and that has kept me busy for 3 days and apart form the other tree there are another couple of jobs to do to gain space for the scooter to be able to negotiate the workshop. Spent Saturday moving tables and generally making space for Paul to be able to move his scooter round the workshop. Then we took the first trailer load to the tip and cut down another couple of palms and loaded for the second trip.
Paul is physically very strong and has pulled his weight over the past few days it is just mobility that lets him down but he gets there on hands and knees if need be. Sunday and the garage was on the agenda, take surplus items upstairs start on another trailer load for the tip. Make hanging space for Paul's kayak and stack his camping gear below making lots more room in the garage. He has another electric wheelchair and we are going to charge it up and check it out, it is smaller than the scooter and would be easier maneuvered around the workshop.
Sunday and made space in the garage as discussed and charged up the wheelchair, took it for a spin up the road for a few metres. Very touchy just one knob to do the steering just push it in the direction you want to go, not very keen on driving it but would get used to it if need be. Had another trip to the tip with stuff considered no further use with little re sale value rounded up whilst doing the tidy up.
Then got stuck into clearing out between the sheds, amazing amount of junk residing there and on the roofs. Enough to fill another trailer which is now residing on the car ready for the fourth trip to the tip tomorrow. I have been here now since Tuesday and have been working solidly getting the workroom, garage and sheds tidied and emptied. As well as cutting down a few trees but tomorrow will be my last day in Gracemere and hopefully a wind down day after the trip to the tip first thing.
Monday and a trip to the tip first off but a wind down day didn't eventuate. There was an area of the garden where soil had been dumped and a tree removed resulting in an area where the scooter could not go. Paul decided that it would be a good idea to flatten it all off creating a smoother area, so I got stuck into doing it. There also was a garden bed where surplus soil had been dumped and it was decided that a couple of barrow loads should be removed and taken over to a mulch area. again my job.
By now I was filthy and dripping with persperation so decided to call it a day. How good is it to have running water for a shower on call. By now the day started to wind down and I was able to spend time on the bus getting ready for tomorrow's trip back to Wumuma and making another Bullet Blitz. I have been taking MSM and cider vinegar morning and night since before Christmas and feeling very well as a result, perhaps as well after the efforts of the past week. John
KFT said
09:03 PM Apr 6, 2015
John you have certainly earned yourself a holiday after all that hard labour.
I am also sure you will have been sleeping pretty well too.
take it easy on the trip back to Wuruma
A job well done mate, you are to be congratulated for your efforts in helping Paul out.
frank
Kaid said
10:03 PM Apr 6, 2015
Looks like we just missed you at Waruma, John.
Can understand while you love the place.
Will definitely be back there.
frangipani said
01:34 AM Apr 7, 2015
Well done John, I was getting tired reading about all that work, felt like I was there., LOL, I'm sure Paul is very happy indeed..., happy travels Fran
Ps that cider vinegar does wonders,(when I remember to take it), helps to lower my blood pressure.. and gives me energy...
Mezzie said
06:19 AM Apr 7, 2015
Your a Gem John. Your all I love about humanity. See you soon
jules47 said
06:48 AM Apr 7, 2015
You deserve a rest at Wuruma after all that work John! I'm sure Paul appreciates you efforts. Lucky you are such a fit old bugger!!!!
shekon said
08:10 AM Apr 7, 2015
Great report john. A wonderful story, and a wonderful gift you have given Paul. Enjoy your test back at the dam.
Dougwe said
08:42 AM Apr 7, 2015
Shut the front gate!
Fran was "getting tired", mate I'm buggered.
Good report as usual John.
kandagal said
10:44 AM Apr 7, 2015
What a great mate you are John
my van said
07:43 PM Apr 7, 2015
Yes John R worked very hard ,
None of the jobs would have got done with out him
Heather put in a good effort to , her help was crucial to the jobs being done.
I was so thankful to John R for his generosity and help.
Below are pic of two trailer loads of unwanted items , both trailer loads were very heavy .
There was the two loads of greens as well
-- Edited by my van on Tuesday 7th of April 2015 09:13:04 PM
Thanks for all the generous comments but all I did is what anyone would do to help a friend in need, especially one with medical problems.
A short note to say that I have arrived at Wuruma and got my old spot back hence the internet access but am looking for some grey nomads to camp here. I seem to be the only one from the forum.
-- Edited by yeoeleven on Tuesday 7th of April 2015 09:01:08 PM
my van said
09:16 PM Apr 7, 2015
Pushing about at Wuruna Dam would be somewhat difficult for Pearl ,
I am pleased I have a scooter to do the hard yards.
Ame25 said
09:24 PM Apr 7, 2015
It was good to see you both times you called in John, thanks for making the effort. Will try and get out to see you at Waruma. I still plan to get up to see Paul and Sheba towards the end of the month while checking on things in Bouldercombe and Yeppoon before returning here till our job is done. Cheers Colleen
my van said
08:30 AM Apr 8, 2015
A few more jobs to do ,
Then I'm off to Wuruma to lay about , watch the grass grow and gaze upon the clouds that
briskly float along on their way to no where......... how good is that ???
Cheers to all from Paul
Mezzie said
03:48 AM Apr 10, 2015
Wish I was there John. And yes Paul, sounds lovely especially this part "the clouds that briskly float along on their way to no where"!!
Won't be on my way till May probably end of May.. not sure but just guessing
Mezzie
Ethanol said
08:52 AM Apr 10, 2015
Hi all, I am heading slightly in that direction in a few days so will do a bit of a detour & check Wuruma out. Been eavesdropping here for a while & also so will catch up with some of you shortly.
Mike
my van said
03:26 PM Apr 10, 2015
I need to be at home anothet week
Catch everyone about 18 Apr
Happywanderer said
03:55 PM Apr 10, 2015
I should be there by the end of month Paul.
Now at Eumundi, parked up for tomorrow's market.
yeoeleven said
06:03 PM Apr 10, 2015
Ethanol wrote:
Hi all, I am heading slightly in that direction in a few days so will do a bit of a detour & check Wuruma out. Been eavesdropping here for a while & also so will catch up with some of you shortly.
Mike
Hi Mike and welcome to the forum, at the moment I am the only forum member here. Everyone else has reasons delaying their arrival but in due course there will be several here.
Please look me up when you visit I am camped just below the amenities block and above the dam, my avatar will give you a target to look for.
CYA at Wuruma,
John
Ethanol said
07:52 AM Apr 11, 2015
Ok, thanks John, couldn't get on last night with poor reception near Wondai, so will give it a go now.
Should get there this arvo.
Mike
my van said
07:03 PM Apr 11, 2015
Marj D ,
Do hope you buy lots of goodies to share ,
when visiting markets there is usually interesting sights to see.
Cheers from Paul
my van said
08:04 PM Apr 11, 2015
John R
The power wheel chair pwc, is getting a work out the last t few days
Bad news .... bean fly chomped into my beans
So it's starting again .time
I hate them bean flies .
Cheers from angry paul
yeoeleven said
08:58 PM Apr 11, 2015
Oh no the dreaded bean fly, if it's not the bean eater it's the bean fly.
You just can't win, never mind you wouldn't get to eat them anyway 'cos you will be at Wuruma,
Had the injections at Eidsvold on Tuesday morning and set off for Gracemere by around 10am, driving through Monto I decided to see if Sarg was home. He is volunteering for Blazeaid and staying at the Monto Showgrounds was surprised to see him at home and caught up with him and Colleen who is also volunteering and working in the kitchen. Off to Gracemere arriving mid afternoon to catch up with Paul.
He has lots of plans and work to be done and this morning I set about removing a garden bed with its surrounding logs to allow Paul better access to the other beds whilst driving his scooter. Tackled the second bed Thursday and barrowed away the top soil after removing the log surrounds. Sheba (Gayle) visited us this afternoon bringing with her a chocolate cake and we caught up the past 12 months activities.
Removing a tree was the order of the day for Friday and after some hand sawing we were able to pull down several trunks, cut them into trailer size sections and make the first trailer load ready for tomorrow's trip to the tip. There is certainly another trailer load cut ready for loading and another tree has been singled out for cut down. The electric 18 inch chainsaw did not make much impression on the remaining trunk but my 12 inch baby chainsaw did the job.
Been doing jobs that Paul found hard involving climbing ladders etc. and that has kept me busy for 3 days and apart form the other tree there are another couple of jobs to do to gain space for the scooter to be able to negotiate the workshop. Spent Saturday moving tables and generally making space for Paul to be able to move his scooter round the workshop. Then we took the first trailer load to the tip and cut down another couple of palms and loaded for the second trip.
Paul is physically very strong and has pulled his weight over the past few days it is just mobility that lets him down but he gets there on hands and knees if need be. Sunday and the garage was on the agenda, take surplus items upstairs start on another trailer load for the tip. Make hanging space for Paul's kayak and stack his camping gear below making lots more room in the garage. He has another electric wheelchair and we are going to charge it up and check it out, it is smaller than the scooter and would be easier maneuvered around the workshop.
Sunday and made space in the garage as discussed and charged up the wheelchair, took it for a spin up the road for a few metres. Very touchy just one knob to do the steering just push it in the direction you want to go, not very keen on driving it but would get used to it if need be. Had another trip to the tip with stuff considered no further use with little re sale value rounded up whilst doing the tidy up.
Then got stuck into clearing out between the sheds, amazing amount of junk residing there and on the roofs. Enough to fill another trailer which is now residing on the car ready for the fourth trip to the tip tomorrow. I have been here now since Tuesday and have been working solidly getting the workroom, garage and sheds tidied and emptied. As well as cutting down a few trees but tomorrow will be my last day in Gracemere and hopefully a wind down day after the trip to the tip first thing.
Monday and a trip to the tip first off but a wind down day didn't eventuate. There was an area of the garden where soil had been dumped and a tree removed resulting in an area where the scooter could not go. Paul decided that it would be a good idea to flatten it all off creating a smoother area, so I got stuck into doing it. There also was a garden bed where surplus soil had been dumped and it was decided that a couple of barrow loads should be removed and taken over to a mulch area. again my job.
By now I was filthy and dripping with persperation so decided to call it a day. How good is it to have running water for a shower on call. By now the day started to wind down and I was able to spend time on the bus getting ready for tomorrow's trip back to Wumuma and making another Bullet Blitz. I have been taking MSM and cider vinegar morning and night since before Christmas and feeling very well as a result, perhaps as well after the efforts of the past week. John
I am also sure you will have been sleeping pretty well too.
take it easy on the trip back to Wuruma
A job well done mate, you are to be congratulated for your efforts in helping Paul out.
frank
Can understand while you love the place.
Will definitely be back there.
Well done John, I was getting tired reading about all that work, felt like I was there., LOL, I'm sure Paul is very happy indeed..., happy travels Fran
Ps that cider vinegar does wonders,(when I remember to take it), helps to lower my blood pressure.. and gives me energy...
Fran was "getting tired", mate I'm buggered.
Good report as usual John.
Yes John R worked very hard ,
None of the jobs would have got done with out him
Heather put in a good effort to , her help was crucial to the jobs being done.
I was so thankful to John R for his generosity and help.
Below are pic of two trailer loads of unwanted items , both trailer loads were very heavy .
There was the two loads of greens as well
-- Edited by my van on Tuesday 7th of April 2015 09:13:04 PM
Thanks for all the generous comments but all I did is what anyone would do to help a friend in need, especially one with medical problems.
A short note to say that I have arrived at Wuruma and got my old spot back hence the internet access but am looking for some grey nomads to camp here. I seem to be the only one from the forum.
The first camper that I saw when I arrived was Pearl, I wrote about Pearl last year http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/more-at-wuruma-dam.html and there she was still camping a year on. She is an inspiration to us all.
-- Edited by yeoeleven on Tuesday 7th of April 2015 09:01:08 PM
Pushing about at Wuruna Dam would be somewhat difficult for Pearl ,
I am pleased I have a scooter to do the hard yards.
A few more jobs to do ,
Then I'm off to Wuruma to lay about , watch the grass grow and gaze upon the clouds that
briskly float along on their way to no where......... how good is that ???
Cheers to all from Paul
Won't be on my way till May probably end of May.. not sure but just guessing
Mezzie
Hi all, I am heading slightly in that direction in a few days so will do a bit of a detour & check Wuruma out. Been eavesdropping here for a while & also so will catch up with some of you shortly.
Mike
I need to be at home anothet week
Catch everyone about 18 Apr
Now at Eumundi, parked up for tomorrow's market.
Hi Mike and welcome to the forum, at the moment I am the only forum member here. Everyone else has reasons delaying their arrival but in due course there will be several here.
Please look me up when you visit I am camped just below the amenities block and above the dam, my avatar will give you a target to look for.
CYA at Wuruma,
John
Ok, thanks John, couldn't get on last night with poor reception near Wondai, so will give it a go now.
Should get there this arvo.
Mike
Marj D ,
Do hope you buy lots of goodies to share ,
when visiting markets there is usually interesting sights to see.
Cheers from Paul
John R
The power wheel chair pwc, is getting a work out the last t few days
Bad news .... bean fly chomped into my beans
So it's starting again .time
I hate them bean flies .
Cheers from angry paul
Oh no the dreaded bean fly, if it's not the bean eater it's the bean fly.
You just can't win, never mind you wouldn't get to eat them anyway 'cos you will be at Wuruma,
Cheers John