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aussichef


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We left our daughters in Yorketown at 10.30 this morning(we are in no hurry to get anywhere any more lol ).With our 2 grandsons not very happy for us to be going We where straight into a head wind all the way up the peninsula.Didn't do the fuel econamy any good at all Arrived at Mallala Sports ground early afternoon. Lovely little town and so strange coming into a 6 way intersection Very well kept sports oval.And Camping is in the North East corner Went to the local IGA which is very well stocked for a small country town & also is the newsagency. Barbara noticed the hotel on the other corner from the IGA and said she should put $20 in the pokies,which i might add she turned into $60 Well upon entering the hotel the publican sayes to me that i look familar, i said never been here b4,turns out he has a shack at Port Vincent where i was chef for 10 years Nice clean and very friendly hotel.The beer was nice and cold.First been in weeks and probably be that long again lol .They have a $12 Tbone on Friday,$5 punters lunch on Saturday.Even said goodbye to us as we where leaving the hotel We arrived back at the spots oval as a motorhome pulled up and asked if we ran a genni as he does.I told him we only run solar and are selfsaficant.So he moved away from us so not to disturb us which i thought we nice of him Instead of unpacking the Weber babyQ from the back of the trol we used the electric BBQ(free) near the tennis courts which where so clean your would think it was new which it isnt We will see what tomorrow brings we are staying a few days i think Need to get Electrol roll as on the road full time sorted Warren

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Welcome to the forum Aussiechef you sound as if you are having a ball out there it is a great life isn't it Take care. Helena.

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Welcome aboard Aussichef, enjoy your travels.....



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Welcome to the forum Aussiechef. Looking forward to hearing more about your travels.

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Welcome and A great story to start your hello, I will be looking forward to following your travels.

cheers Sharon

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My RIG SETUP
2000 Nissan patrol St 3.0I GUII with 100W solar panel suppling a 100a/h battery
running a 39L Waeco
RoadStar Saphire Voyager 2006 22' front bed,center seperate shower and
toilet/ensuit
Centre Kitchen,U shaped loung at rear.150L 3 way Dometic fridge 400W solar
panels thru a Sun Saver Duo 25 running 2x 120a/h Fullriver batteries
Reversing cameras on both trol and van,setup
including to Sirocco fans which i wouldnt
be without.Other nic nacs to numerous to mention lol
We have been living in our daughters driveway.on the
Yorke Peninsula.For the past 5 months
Tomorrow we are leaving here to travel for the next 6 weeks to within 2 days of
Adelaide ,and free camp.Till we get the Specialist appointments out of the
way.Which is 5th December
Yesterday went to Electrol Commision and registered as no fixed address,ran out of time to buy National Parks
camping pass.will do that in the next week
I know there is many good camps in SA and surrounding Adelaide
But any you think is well worth the visit and free or close too lol, please let me know
The other reason for being within 2 days of adelaide is ,It's a good test to
make sure all systems are working well for the continuing trip
But i must say watching tv till midnight and having the radio on all night last night
And having the sunsave duo flicking mid morning makes me feel real good about the setup
Warren









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aussichef

enjoy your travel's there are two guys on here you need to be aware of Vic & gubby biggrin the rest are very good for advice and help, but those two cannot be trusted biggrinbiggrinbiggrin



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aussichef


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Some how Wombat I think thats going to get back lol
I have been a lurker for a few months now.And proudly display my namd stickers on the trol Warren

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aussichef wrote:

Some how Wombat I think thats going to get back lol
I have been a lurker for a few months now.And proudly display my namd stickers on the trol Warren

 I ain't scared of those two biggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrin



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Welcome Aussiechef,
Sounds like you are starting a great adventure. We have been in our van nearly three years now and love it. Will be in your neck of the woods, port victoria, next Jan just to get away from the wet which looks like it started early, lol, 4 inches over the last two days and still going strong.
All the best, see you out there, doint that!


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Welcome to the site Aussiechef, sounds as if you are truely set up for your trip... we're not starting ours till early next year.. we're still putting the finnishing touches to the coaster.. I think you'll enjoy yourselves heaps wandering around taking your time :)



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Welcome from another SouthAussie.....

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Welcome Aussiechef.  Sounds like you've made a good start.

Cheers,

Sheba.



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And welcome from me too. I have family at Edithburgh who shop at Yorketown. I've spent family time there from time to time.
Nomadding is a good life. Doing it in short steps is a great way to absorb wherever you are.

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