Have spent 8 days in Townsville, could have stayed for a month, but lot more to see Down the coast will go down to Rockhampton then go inland to Emerald then Roma and St George. Do the coast next year . Met up with Doug a few times for lunch in Townsville. Love the place.
Dougwe said
02:11 PM Aug 5, 2015
Ya know ya don't "have to" move on mate. You could always stay longer then make a dash for Mexico.
Yep it sure is good here in the tropics, Townsville. The weather gods have really turned on the good knob for your visit and I tell you that for free. I am lucky to have good contacts with the weather gods for sure.
Travel safe Dave and I will see down south later in the year.
Keep Safe out there.
Big Gorilla said
04:38 PM Aug 5, 2015
Glenelg wrote:
Have spent 8 days in Townsville, could have stayed for a month, but lot more to see Down the coast will go down to Rockhampton then go inland to Emerald then Roma and St George. Do the coast next year . Met up with Doug a few times for lunch in Townsville. Love the place.
Dave, when you get to Emerald, be sure to go to Lake Maraboon. Unfortunately you can't free camp there which is a pity coz it's a massive area. There is a Caravan Park there. If you stay overnight, throw in a couple of small crab pots, hide the ropes so no one can see them. Next morning you'll have numerous Red Claw. Just boil them up. Taste like lobster... For bait, I use cheap sardines. Punch a few holes in top of tin and place inside the pots.. Can't tell you much about Roma and St. George although used to fly into St. George in the old TAA days, but never left the airport.
jules47 said
06:11 PM Aug 5, 2015
Red claw like dry dog food, and some say they are vegetarian, the like oranges etc. heaps at Wuruma Dam over the summer/spring - fried rice, with claw marinated in sweet chili sauce is yummy!
Joe50 said
11:38 PM Aug 5, 2015
Dave, if you're over Yeppoon way on Friday afternoon pop into the Visitor Information Centre and say hi, I'm there from 1pm to 5pm. Unfortunately there's no free camping around here and all caravan parks are chock-a-block. Don't know about Rockhampton, so hope you have accommodation organised.
Cheers
Joe
Glenelg said
06:57 AM Aug 8, 2015
Hi guys down in St Lawrence witch is about 60 or 70 k from Mackay I think every thing goes by so fast these days, will be heading to Emerald after weekend I think will make up my mind on the day. The only thing I know is I'll be having a RED tonight. Cheers .
Sheba said
06:15 PM Aug 9, 2015
Hi Dave. If you go to the Gemfields after Emerald, there is a free-camp right opposite the Trading Post in Sapphire now. Dump point is near the Public Toilets.
Went out to visit Happywanderer last week, and the place has changed quite a bit since I was there last.
Cheers,
Sheba.
copper1 said
09:43 PM Aug 9, 2015
Hey Dave, seems we are following you!!! we are moving to Airlie Beach on Tuesday til Friday then moving onto Emerald possibly the Showgrounds?? You never know we might catch ya
Glenelg said
07:03 AM Aug 10, 2015
Thanks Sheba. Copper one going to Emerald myself, have a problem with my Reece 5th wheeler hitch can't get it off the Dmax. Hope I can get it done in Rocky.
Dougwe said
10:29 AM Aug 10, 2015
Needs special RED lubrication mate.
Ontos45 said
12:09 PM Aug 10, 2015
Dougwe wrote:
Needs special RED lubrication mate.
Speaking of red Dougwe, spy sent me a picture of 1 of the twins at Townsville.
1. I will get in trouble.
2. It would take Dave's topic, off topic.
Glenelg said
04:10 PM Aug 10, 2015
When in Townsville I went to the famous beach THE BEACH, but I didn't get me gear off???
Ontos45 said
09:19 AM Aug 11, 2015
Magnetic Island I'm told, has a beach frequented by backpackers that cavort with nature.
Dougwe said
10:29 AM Aug 11, 2015
As Dave knows ya don't have to go over to Maggie. You can find one close by to the town. Just ask the twins, they seem to find them real easy. Only say'n of course.
Bugga, what was the OT again
Ontos45 said
10:43 AM Aug 11, 2015
Townsville and it's attractions I thought.
Been 15 years since I lived there in Mundingburra.
Happywanderer said
03:01 PM Aug 11, 2015
I'm sitting at the bridge in Emerald waiting for doctors appointment early tomorrow. I just saw a Café on Wheels go past. Wondered if this was you Dave, white twin cab tow vehicle at 2.45 pm
Glenelg said
06:46 PM Aug 11, 2015
Yes it was me, going to sapphire for couple days then coming back to Emerald on Friday for the weekend then down to Roma, it looks like I have to go to Wagga Wagga to get my hitch sorted out some thing has gone wrong can't part it from the ute. It could have been a disaster if it didn't lock on would have had to truck it to ultima at Wagga
Felicia said
07:11 PM Aug 11, 2015
David,
That's a trip of over 1500, surely your joking, there must be someone in between who can fix it.
Lynda
Happywanderer said
07:34 PM Aug 11, 2015
Felicia wrote:
David,
That's a trip of over 1500, surely your joking, there must be someone in between who can fix it.
Lynda
So you are in Sapphire for the next two nights, at the free camp?? I will call in on my way past tomorrow afternoon, I need to fill up my water containers etc there anyway.
Oops, put that on the wrong one. Dave will see it anyway.
-- Edited by Happywanderer on Tuesday 11th of August 2015 07:35:58 PM
Dougwe said
08:37 PM Aug 11, 2015
He might not Marj. You should have written it in RED then he would see it for sure
Hope you get your problem sorted Dave. See, you should not have left here in down town Townsville mate.
Glenelg said
06:42 AM Aug 12, 2015
I,ll be there Marj , I found a gem yesterday. ME. .??
Glenelg said
06:52 AM Aug 12, 2015
Hi. Lynda . Yes I know going to Shepparton to have new awning put on insurance job sorted that one out before going north in May, have to be in swan hill for October long weekend. Back to the hitch, it's a warranty job & I bought the 5th wheeler in Adelaide. I don't need to go there as I spent 45 years in West Beach lovely place in summer. Just a shame to leave up north.
Happywanderer said
08:41 AM Aug 12, 2015
Glenelg wrote:
I,ll be there Marj , I found a gem yesterday. ME. .??
Red one Dave??
Happywanderer said
05:29 PM Aug 12, 2015
Met up with Dave today in Sapphire. Only a short chat, I was on my way back from 2 day visit to Emerald and extremely tired.
Dave talking about the other camping, as we were. I arrive back here to a 5th wheeler camped up on the hill above where I am. It seems they are all learning about this little hideaway.
Sheba said
05:47 PM Aug 12, 2015
Hope it doesn't get too crowded up there Marj.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Happywanderer said
07:09 PM Aug 12, 2015
Seems to be Sheba. This one has come in next to the coaster that was up there. They must know each other as very close. Still a lot of room though.
Glenelg said
06:49 AM Aug 13, 2015
It was good to see ya again Marj. Quite enjoying my stay in sapphire, was bit windy yesday nice morning today . Cheers. Hi Ken ( big gorilla )will have a look at the lake
lockie and me said
12:33 PM Sep 13, 2015
hey,, I am in St Lawrence at the moment,,, where is my latte and my 2 monkey face biscuits.
Have spent 8 days in Townsville, could have stayed for a month, but lot more to see Down the coast will go down to Rockhampton then go inland to Emerald then Roma and St George. Do the coast next year . Met up with Doug a few times for lunch in Townsville. Love the place.
Yep it sure is good here in the tropics, Townsville. The weather gods have really turned on the good knob for your visit and I tell you that for free. I am lucky to have good contacts with the weather gods for sure.
Travel safe Dave and I will see down south later in the year.
Keep Safe out there.
Dave, when you get to Emerald, be sure to go to Lake Maraboon. Unfortunately you can't free camp there which is a pity coz it's a massive area. There is a Caravan Park there. If you stay overnight, throw in a couple of small crab pots, hide the ropes so no one can see them. Next morning you'll have numerous Red Claw. Just boil them up. Taste like lobster... For bait, I use cheap sardines. Punch a few holes in top of tin and place inside the pots.. Can't tell you much about Roma and St. George although used to fly into St. George in the old TAA days, but never left the airport.
Cheers
Joe
Hi Dave. If you go to the Gemfields after Emerald, there is a free-camp right opposite the Trading Post in Sapphire now. Dump point is near the Public Toilets.
Went out to visit Happywanderer last week, and the place has changed quite a bit since I was there last.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Hey Dave, seems we are following you!!! we are moving to Airlie Beach on Tuesday til Friday then moving onto Emerald possibly the Showgrounds?? You never know we might catch ya
Speaking of red Dougwe, spy sent me a picture of 1 of the twins at Townsville.
Yes, I know, off to the naughty room!
1. I will get in trouble.
2. It would take Dave's topic, off topic.
Magnetic Island I'm told, has a beach frequented by backpackers that cavort with nature.
As Dave knows ya don't have to go over to Maggie. You can find one close by to the town. Just ask the twins, they seem to find them real easy. Only say'n of course.
Bugga, what was the OT again
Townsville and it's attractions I thought.
Been 15 years since I lived there in Mundingburra.
That's a trip of over 1500, surely your joking, there must be someone in between who can fix it.
Lynda
So you are in Sapphire for the next two nights, at the free camp?? I will call in on my way past tomorrow afternoon, I need to fill up my water containers etc there anyway.
Oops, put that on the wrong one. Dave will see it anyway.
-- Edited by Happywanderer on Tuesday 11th of August 2015 07:35:58 PM
He might not Marj. You should have written it in RED then he would see it for sure
Hope you get your problem sorted Dave. See, you should not have left here in down town Townsville mate.
Red one Dave??
Met up with Dave today in Sapphire. Only a short chat, I was on my way back from 2 day visit to Emerald and extremely tired.
Dave talking about the other camping, as we were. I arrive back here to a 5th wheeler camped up on the hill above where I am. It seems they are all learning about this little hideaway.
Hope it doesn't get too crowded up there Marj.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Seems to be Sheba. This one has come in next to the coaster that was up there. They must know each other as very close. Still a lot of room though.
hey,, I am in St Lawrence at the moment,,, where is my latte and my 2 monkey face biscuits.