UPDATE Monday April 29, 2013

Ok then, You guessed it, I left Townsville on Monday Morning and after arriving in Emerald Q'land I checked out the free camp in town but decided there were too many backpackers and wiz bangs so  found a nice CV Park around the corner, much quieter. It was still hot there but lower humidity so that was a relief, few!

Now Tuesday I headed to St George but as I arrived in Roma there was a detour in place yet the sign way back whenever said it was open, so I did a quick check of the map and decided to head for Goondiwindi, I propped the night there, I decided as I was pooped I would just CV Park it again, nice too.

I thought I was lost at one stage as it is only April and found myself injune but eventually I found my way at the end of injune and back on track.  Now this place must have big plans for June because it's pretty ordinary during other months.

There where roadworks most of the way and some lengthy hold ups, still, not to worry, no big deal.

Wednesday arrived and I headed for Dubbo but decided it was too early to settle so moved on and came across a nice little CV Park in Peak Hill about half way between Dubbo and Parkes nice too for only $17.00 per night. Now surprisingly this park was called Peak Hill CV Park, fancy that. I know I am set up for free camping but The ones I checked where not nice at all and I don't mind $17.00 it also keeps the economy turning and the nice little parks in business.

The owners were very nice people, friendly and welcoming for the start, their house was attached to the office and as you walked in there to great was a beautiful baking aroma wofting into the office, mmmmmm.

For the first time ever I was ushered to my site and assistants was offered but I declined and he just stayed by in case. After I was on the site he disappeared only to return about 15 minutes later with a lovely young lady holding a basket, they showed me the contents and there were these lovely freshly baked Scones Jam and Cream, now how could I refuse a lovely young lady, the scone was nice too. Yep I only had half a scone as I am a good boy.

Oh! Did I say this was a really nice small family run park, well, it is. Give it a try next time you need a spot.

Now Thursday saw Anzac Day arrive and a few small hold ups as I moved south through towns but no biggy and good to see Country Towns out in force remembering The Anzac's and others of course.

Now I did think of staying put along side the Murray River for a night but I remembered some GN's had recommended the little caravan park in Finley so checked it out and cheap as well $20.00 for the night and all the cabins and amenities block are painted in murals, they look good too, I will send a pic to the board of management for Greens Lake, they might like to do similar there :)

Friday arrived and I called into Shepparton and got a hair cut and a couple of new shirts as the ones I had with me had become too baggy due to the weight I have lost and just looked horrible, good feeling though just the same.

After Shepparton I decided to head to Bendigo area and prop a couple of days, the weather was nice and I haven't stayed in that area for many moons so why not. I parked the car and spent time exploring and what a lovely place and sights,

I will spend more time in this area but SA waits for no one.

After spending a lovely weekend in the Bendigo area and having the Kiwis, Brandt and Lorraine visit Saturday for lunch and afternoon tea the time had come to make tracks for SA so head south I did Sunday arriving in that area late afternoon so I found myself settled for the night and actually, no plan as to when I leave here, lots to see and explore.

I do know I would like to catch up with Golly Molly and her Husband Rod while in that area and I know there is someone else in the Mount Gambier area as well but can't remember who at this stage, a bit of home work is needed on my part for that I think, Oh well, I'll work on that as time goes by.

That brings you up to date but no pics again this week as I have actually been very busy and havent had time to resize etc, sorry.

Dougwe wrote [ in part ]

1/    now how could I refuse a lovely young lady, the scone was nice too. Yep I only had half a scone as I am a good boy.

Hmmm ?? young lady indeed !!!  you know being with a young lady, burns off heaps of calories ????       So you could have had the full Scone

2/    do know I would like to catch up with Golly Molly and her Husband Rod

I have heard that when Molly is good ? Rod calls her Good Golly Molly !! and when she is bad he says ? Golly Molly Good ??/

3/   no pics again this week as I have actually been very busy and havent had time to resize etc, sorry.

Hmm !! Not good enough Dougwe, ?? your lucky i have a big heart, otherwise I would Fire some angry words your way ??

But other than the above, I have happy to hear you are travelling well [ and fast ! ]and still enjoying your playground 

Hi Doug, good read of your travels. You have been keeping the fuel companies happy. Just a thought, are you headed in any way shape or form to the Adelaide area of SA We will be around the area for about a month. So if you can pull yourself away from the Mt Gambie area, would love to see you and anyone else you might have travelling with you.

Safe travels

Brian and Cheryl.

Well had a wonderful day, met up with Dougwe, gollymolly and rod. Many laughs, a lot of exploration, I do have to wonder exactly what Dougwe is up to though, not sure if it is gollymolly, or rod that he fancies. I, the sane one of the group certainly had to keep a tight reign on all of them. I think Dougwe fancies a harem type of environment, maybe the humidity in Townsville did something to his brain! Gotta love his company