Yep, 2016 is now in the history books and 2017 is with us and I hope we all have a safe and healthy 2017.
As this is the December update I need to do a U-turn back to the start of said month (sorry Rocky)
Now December started off the same as November finished, weather wise anyway, just perfect weather all round, Greens Lake at its best was seen by all there, yep, peeeerfect. It continued through most of the month with the odd day here and there not as perfect, in fact 8+13 December saw strong NW winds all day and the actual lake lost its green colour and could be mistaken for 'Muddy Lake'.
The first weekend and Saturday night entertainment arrived in full force, yep one car filled with water cos the driver decided to keep going further, further, further in the water to launch his boat, he launched alright but why his car? Oh well. Not only that but as well even a group of youngish locals arrived with a very small tiny, chucked it in the lake, yep chucked it, well it was small. They couldn't get the small motor started for some time but finally got a put put put, so off '7' of them went and not one life jacket plus a little 2-3-year-old, thank goodness the little one had a jacket on. Now off they putted for about 50mts out, then no go, yep, stranded. Help was needed and obtained by a very annoyed boater a little further down from them along the banks and enjoying some dinner. Off he went to the rescue, hooked them up and towed them in. Boy did that young group cop a blast. Luckily it was Saturday night 'entertainment' and not a disaster.
The middle of the month I decided to have a change in the way my WeberQ looks so painted the lid red to be similar to Collie and the red on the van. I started by getting some heat resistant paint form Autobarn then removed the Q lid and took gauge and handle off. Washed with hot soapy water then rinsed. Lightly sanded surface and washed off with clear water and left to dry for about one hour. First coat applied then 10mins later second coat then 10 mins later third coat and finally fourth coat 10 minutes later. I then left to dry until next day when I started to cure the paint. The lid was placed back on the Q with fittings added. First, I heated to 150c for 10mins, let cool for 15mins, 175c for 15mins then cool for 30mins. Finally, the last stage was 200c for 20mins then just left with lid up to fully cool down. I then didn't use the Q for three days to allow paint to dry and set fully. See pic below for finished job. I am very happy with outcome. I also planned my meals to not need the Q for the time needed.
Now not only has the weather stepped up to the plate and temperature picked up to high 20?s with some days mid 30's, even a couple of 40's, so has the families etc enjoying the many activities that take place here at greens lake. Many varied vessels and people for that matter out on the water, now I can't forget 'Fido' yep, even he was out enjoying the water with his family. Single people, couples and families including Fido all boating away and all with smiles on their faces. The speed skiers were out there as well and one team who I have got to know a little over the time here. The just bought a bigger boat even though none of them have a 'Jeep'. The boat they now have is faster and bigger so they should be a force to reckon with in upcoming comps.It has become my favourite boat of the teams that come out here training.
Visitors, yep more GN's calling in and saying 'hi' then off to their next destination. Plenty of other happy campers arriving and staying for a while or just the night. I can't forget the many day trippers, some locals and others from further afield and all enjoying this fantastic place 'Greens Lake' Thank you so much to the water authorities. Also and as well even a big thankyou again for providing the 2 big skip bins to put rubbish in and the arrival of the big builder like skip just in time for Xmas. Have a great and safe Xmas GMW.
Christmas arrived and the day was enjoyed by eight of us sitting around enjoying roast lamb, roast pork, turkey, ham and 3 different salads, followed later by little plum puddings and brownies with custard, there was also a lovely pav with fresh fruit sitting on top of freshly whipped cream. A very big thankyou to David and Carol for being great hosts as usual. A great day lake side. Just because we are all out in the playground doesn't mean we miss out on the goodies. All done without 240v too.
Boxing day was spent visiting my daughter and her family south of Melbourne, a long day but always worth it.
Moving right along, as with the last 3 years we all had to vacate Greens and head else ware from 30/12 to 1/1 due to a problem caused by 2 local lads. My mate Dave and Myself headed 19km to Girgarre, just down the road really for a 4 night stay then ventured back to Greens on the 1/1. It would be good if the water authorities could give us a second chance as everyone is entitled to a second chance. Word could be passed around prior to New Year Eve that if things go belly up again THAT'S IT, closed again with no third chance.
Well, that's my December done and dusted, busy but enjoyable so until next month, keep safe out there everyone.
have included some photo's below from my time at Greens during December, nothing said as I think they say it all.
PS. Sorry for the slight delay in getting this update out and about but due to being a Greens Lake Refugee once again due to New Year Eve closure, I have been away on that four-day holiday mentioned earlier.
Woody n Sue said
09:21 AM Jan 2, 2017
Another busy month there Doug don't know how you fit it all in
Woody
Peterpan said
09:57 AM Jan 2, 2017
Great yarn Chief, and most enjoyable.
Happy New Year.
newhorizons said
11:02 AM Jan 2, 2017
Always a great read...thanks for sharing!
Happywanderer said
11:41 AM Jan 2, 2017
Another good read Doug. I know I'm only a few sites up further but if this dog doesn't stop barking at everything that moves, I may have to thinking about changing spots.
ken thomas said
12:54 PM Jan 2, 2017
Happy New Year
Did you get your spots back??
Ken
Felicia said
05:46 PM Jan 2, 2017
Doug, thanks for an interesting read. Like the colour on your Baby Q.
Lynda
Cadpete said
06:55 PM Jan 2, 2017
Another enjoyable read, thanks Doug. One day I'll make it!
-- Edited by Cadpete on Monday 2nd of January 2017 06:56:04 PM
HunnyBunny said
08:06 PM Jan 2, 2017
Always enjoy reading your blogs Doug! Thank you for sharing your fun with us all. Great job on the barby lid too. :)
BTW.......Please tell me about the camels!!
-- Edited by HunnyBunny on Monday 2nd of January 2017 08:07:48 PM
Krusty said
09:32 AM Jan 3, 2017
A Great Read. Thanks Dougwe. :)
rainy1850 said
02:08 PM Jan 3, 2017
Where did the camels come from?
Happywanderer said
02:22 PM Jan 3, 2017
Dougwe, your better explain the camels visit to Greens.
Dougwe said
03:32 PM Jan 3, 2017
Thankyou to all for your replies it makes it all worth it. Hi Rainy, sorry for any delay replying. A lady from Mooroopna just out of Shepparton, Vic, came out with 4 camels for camel rides for those that wanted. Was here 2 days. $10 adult $5 kids. One little tacker around 10ish screamed his loungs out at first but wanted to go again by ride end.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Tuesday 3rd of January 2017 03:34:01 PM
HunnyBunny said
07:14 PM Jan 3, 2017
I hope she got plenty of takers to make it worth her while! Did you have a ride Doug? Bet Dave did!
Dougwe said
07:36 PM Jan 3, 2017
No HB, I was taking all the pics, someone had to work :) but Dave did, Lawrence of Greens.
Dougwe said
07:37 PM Jan 3, 2017
ken thomas wrote:
Happy New Year Did you get your spots back?? Ken
Yes Ken, just.
moamajohn said
09:03 PM Jan 3, 2017
Great report Doug. I was hoping to come over however my daughter arrived xmas eve but woke xmas day with impaired vision and blinding headache so it was off to Echuca hospital all day ,got worse and air ambo to Melb on boxing day. So it was down to Melb for us as she was due for a baby on the 12th of Jan they had to induce her ASAP so they could treat her .So she is still in hospital and we have a 2yr old little girl and a 4 day old grandson !Ya just never know what cards yer get dealt these days. Anyhow Doug we will catch up in due course .Cheers
Joe50 said
11:59 PM Jan 3, 2017
The camel lady will be welcomed at the caravan park in Yowah, southwestern Queensland
Another good read Doug, so thanks for that, and the info on applying heat proof paint, was something worth knowing
Grubbygypsy said
09:39 AM Jan 15, 2017
Good one Dougwe, I thought I'd accidentally skipped the camel bit. Shame the twits spoilt it for everyone. It's annoying to have to pack up. Typical though, I bet nothing happened to them.
It looks great there too. I'm getting closer....slowly.
Dunmowin said
05:01 PM Feb 15, 2017
Hi Dougwe, not only am I behind in blogging, but also in reading, hence only just reading this one. Your picture of the weber only appears as a little cross. I would like to see it, as Mr D has been talking about repainting ours. I will show him your instructions.
Dougwe said
06:38 PM Mar 17, 2017
Sorry for the delay DM.
Try this one.
Dunmowin said
04:49 PM Mar 20, 2017
Thanks Doug, I have stored your details away for when Mr D decides our weber needs re-painting.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Yep, 2016 is now in the history books and 2017 is with us and I hope we all have a safe and healthy 2017.
As this is the December update I need to do a U-turn back to the start of said month (sorry Rocky)
Now December started off the same as November finished, weather wise anyway, just perfect weather all round, Greens Lake at its best was seen by all there, yep, peeeerfect. It continued through most of the month with the odd day here and there not as perfect, in fact 8+13 December saw strong NW winds all day and the actual lake lost its green colour and could be mistaken for 'Muddy Lake'.
The first weekend and Saturday night entertainment arrived in full force, yep one car filled with water cos the driver decided to keep going further, further, further in the water to launch his boat, he launched alright but why his car? Oh well. Not only that but as well even a group of youngish locals arrived with a very small tiny, chucked it in the lake, yep chucked it, well it was small. They couldn't get the small motor started for some time but finally got a put put put, so off '7' of them went and not one life jacket plus a little 2-3-year-old, thank goodness the little one had a jacket on. Now off they putted for about 50mts out, then no go, yep, stranded. Help was needed and obtained by a very annoyed boater a little further down from them along the banks and enjoying some dinner. Off he went to the rescue, hooked them up and towed them in. Boy did that young group cop a blast. Luckily it was Saturday night 'entertainment' and not a disaster.
The middle of the month I decided to have a change in the way my WeberQ looks so painted the lid red to be similar to Collie and the red on the van. I started by getting some heat resistant paint form Autobarn then removed the Q lid and took gauge and handle off. Washed with hot soapy water then rinsed. Lightly sanded surface and washed off with clear water and left to dry for about one hour. First coat applied then 10mins later second coat then 10 mins later third coat and finally fourth coat 10 minutes later. I then left to dry until next day when I started to cure the paint. The lid was placed back on the Q with fittings added. First, I heated to 150c for 10mins, let cool for 15mins, 175c for 15mins then cool for 30mins. Finally, the last stage was 200c for 20mins then just left with lid up to fully cool down. I then didn't use the Q for three days to allow paint to dry and set fully. See pic below for finished job. I am very happy with outcome. I also planned my meals to not need the Q for the time needed.
Now not only has the weather stepped up to the plate and temperature picked up to high 20?s with some days mid 30's, even a couple of 40's, so has the families etc enjoying the many activities that take place here at greens lake. Many varied vessels and people for that matter out on the water, now I can't forget 'Fido' yep, even he was out enjoying the water with his family. Single people, couples and families including Fido all boating away and all with smiles on their faces. The speed skiers were out there as well and one team who I have got to know a little over the time here. The just bought a bigger boat even though none of them have a 'Jeep'. The boat they now have is faster and bigger so they should be a force to reckon with in upcoming comps. It has become my favourite boat of the teams that come out here training.
Visitors, yep more GN's calling in and saying 'hi' then off to their next destination. Plenty of other happy campers arriving and staying for a while or just the night. I can't forget the many day trippers, some locals and others from further afield and all enjoying this fantastic place 'Greens Lake' Thank you so much to the water authorities. Also and as well even a big thankyou again for providing the 2 big skip bins to put rubbish in and the arrival of the big builder like skip just in time for Xmas. Have a great and safe Xmas GMW.
Christmas arrived and the day was enjoyed by eight of us sitting around enjoying roast lamb, roast pork, turkey, ham and 3 different salads, followed later by little plum puddings and brownies with custard, there was also a lovely pav with fresh fruit sitting on top of freshly whipped cream. A very big thankyou to David and Carol for being great hosts as usual. A great day lake side. Just because we are all out in the playground doesn't mean we miss out on the goodies. All done without 240v too.
Boxing day was spent visiting my daughter and her family south of Melbourne, a long day but always worth it.
Moving right along, as with the last 3 years we all had to vacate Greens and head else ware from 30/12 to 1/1 due to a problem caused by 2 local lads. My mate Dave and Myself headed 19km to Girgarre, just down the road really for a 4 night stay then ventured back to Greens on the 1/1. It would be good if the water authorities could give us a second chance as everyone is entitled to a second chance. Word could be passed around prior to New Year Eve that if things go belly up again THAT'S IT, closed again with no third chance.
Well, that's my December done and dusted, busy but enjoyable so until next month, keep safe out there everyone.
have included some photo's below from my time at Greens during December, nothing said as I think they say it all.
PS. Sorry for the slight delay in getting this update out and about but due to being a Greens Lake Refugee once again due to New Year Eve closure, I have been away on that four-day holiday mentioned earlier.
Woody
Great yarn Chief, and most enjoyable.
Happy New Year.
Did you get your spots back??
Ken
Lynda
Another enjoyable read, thanks Doug. One day I'll make it!
-- Edited by Cadpete on Monday 2nd of January 2017 06:56:04 PM
Always enjoy reading your blogs Doug! Thank you for sharing your fun with us all. Great job on the barby lid too. :)
BTW.......Please tell me about the camels!!
-- Edited by HunnyBunny on Monday 2nd of January 2017 08:07:48 PM
Where did the camels come from?
Thankyou to all for your replies it makes it all worth it.
Hi Rainy, sorry for any delay replying. A lady from Mooroopna just out of Shepparton, Vic, came out with 4 camels for camel rides for those that wanted. Was here 2 days. $10 adult $5 kids. One little tacker around 10ish screamed his loungs out at first but wanted to go again by ride end.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Tuesday 3rd of January 2017 03:34:01 PM
Yes Ken, just.
The camel lady will be welcomed at the caravan park in Yowah, southwestern Queensland
Joe
It looks great there too. I'm getting closer....slowly.
Hi Dougwe, not only am I behind in blogging, but also in reading, hence only just reading this one. Your picture of the weber only appears as a little cross. I would like to see it, as Mr D has been talking about repainting ours. I will show him your instructions.
Sorry for the delay DM.
Try this one.
Thanks Doug, I have stored your details away for when Mr D decides our weber needs re-painting.