Where are we

glassies · Guru

RE: Where are we

tonyd · Guru

Red Dog, look NORTH. I'm in Hopetoun (WA south coast, west of Esperance) and it's bloody freezing (like wearing tracksuit to bed). Just had a torrential downpour as well. Gee, camping's fun, innit?

Cheers, Tony

NandK · Senior Member

In Kalbarri at Tudor c/P ,had a bit of rain last night and today.
weather nice not cold,great place..

beiffe · Guru

Nyah Vic.
Cold but a great spot.
Will be moving further west tomorrow.
Regards
Brian

Beth54 · Guru

Hope you're feeling better soon Kaid. I had food poisoning 2 years ago from a place south of Miriam Vale Qld. Lucky I was heading to friends at Bundy who looked after me.

I'm at Taroom Qld for my third night. It's been cold overnight, but I'm snug and warm in my van. I've had power here, so been taking advantage by using the heater. wink

I wasn't sure where I was heading tomorrow but I've decided to go to Mitchell to see the new bridge and the old one before the take it down. Some may remember they had a terrible flood through last year, like a lot of other places.

I'll probably stay at the weir at Mitchell.

Jaytee · Senior Member

We're at the weir at Mitchell tonight but will move on to Charlieville or Augathella tomorrow. It has been a dull cloudy day today.

oldboar · Senior Member

At Burren Junction bore baths for a couple of days tonight. Had a quick stroll around this arvo but couldn't see any rigs that obviously belonged to members. Maybe better luck tomorrow Darrell & Sandra

Beth54 · Guru

Jaytee wrote:
we had to leave Mitchell Weir early because it rained all night and we thought we would get bogged! got off onto the tar due to Richard's driving skills. Had 2 nights at Charleville and now at Tambo free camp.

We almost crossed paths Jaytee. I was 'gunna' go to Mitchell and changed my mind.

I'm now at Yarramalong Weir, near Millmerrin.

-- Edited by Beth54 on Friday 24th of May 2013 04:39:02 PM

Jaytee · Senior Member

we had to leave Mitchell Weir early because it rained all night and we thought we would get bogged! got off onto the tar due to Richard's driving skills. Had 2 nights at Charleville and now at Tambo free camp.

pauline · Guru

Still in Pakenham.............................

Gerty Dancer · Guru

Still home... but its ok, can go to the beach every day.

Jaytee · Senior Member

Beth, we stayed 3 nights at Yarramalong Weir - it's a good place to stay in our opinion.

We are now at Barcaldine.

Happywanderer · The Master

Still home, getting stuck into the gardens to take my mind off the fact I can't go anywhere at the moment.
Slowly making some progress with the help of the neighbour and his truck. He's 88years but puts myself and definitely son to shame with his energy.

jules47 · The Happy Helper

At Glebe Weir - above Taroom and below Theodore QLD - great spot - had fish for tea tonight - perch, panfried! A pleasant happy hour with fellow travellers.
Sunshine all day, and a full moon tonight!

Beth54 · Guru

jules47 wrote:
At Glebe Weir - above Taroom and below Theodore QLD - great spot - had fish for tea tonight - perch, panfried! A pleasant happy hour with fellow travellers.
Sunshine all day, and a full moon tonight!

I was told about Glebe Weir while I was in Taroom. Sounds good.

biggles · Senior Member

.. at Kerribee Park, Mareeba .. FNQ

Its gonna be a cold one tonight here .. down to 13C (hehe) .. but I like it !

Wednesday and Thursday this week, this place is the venue for large Field Days .. and preparation has begun.

Restricted Parking and Camping areas already established and on Monday all the Heavy Gear starts moving in .. love the atmosphere !

Jon

Beth54 · Guru

I'm home again now. Back to the reality of hospital and doctors visits. Oh well, at least I got away from it all for a week. biggrin

And still no letter in the mail for my 'nose job'. hmm

I like the new avatar Jon. biggrin

Happywanderer · The Master

Another day at home in the garden, can now see how much progress we have made.

Tomorrow up early to take Ninja, grandaughters cat, to the vet in Childers to get fixed. Will be in there most of the day so will take a couple of good books and a full thermos. Will find a nice tree to sit under.

Jaytee · Senior Member

We are at Longreach now, did a tour of the School of Distance Education this morning, well worth the visit. We will go to The Hall of Fame tomorrow.

ken thomas · Guru

Jaytee wrote:
We're at Surat - south west Qld - beautiful blue sky, can't see a cloud! good free camp beside the Balonne River, big site, flushing toilets, few minutes walk to the village.

Hello Jaytee

Have you come across a Betty & Mal at Surat??

Ken

Jaytee · Senior Member

No Ken, we didn't come across Betty & Mal at Surat.

There are about 80 vehicles here at the free camp just out of Longreach tonight.

Beth54 · Guru

Jaytee wrote:
No Ken, we didn't come across Betty & Mal at Surat.
There are about 80 vehicles here at the free camp just out of Longreach tonight.

Aha! You must be at the dust bowl, aka, the used caravan lot! : giggle: Not the nicest camp but at least it's free. biggrin

Jaytee · Senior Member

The free camp at Longreach was fine, we spent the previous two nights in a caravan park in Longreach and it was so full that vehicles were parked right against the amenities block, not on proper sites, almost blocking entry and with their power leads plugged in inside the amenities!! We had not read Camps 6 properly and did not know about the free camp when we arrived.

Luckily we had a powered site at the CP and would not have accepted or paid for the places they were putting vehicles.

It seems that the town caravan parks could not accommodate the large number of tourists at this time of the year so it's great that Council provides the free camp.

-- Edited by Jaytee on Thursday 30th of May 2013 08:07:26 PM

-- Edited by Jaytee on Thursday 30th of May 2013 08:08:00 PM

oldboar · Senior Member

Presently in Parkes (earlier than planned due to anothers mishap). Had to return south for Sandra to attend an appointment in Wollongong so decided to park the van up in son's front yard at Gulgong & utilise a motel overnight in the Gong. Was a good chance to catch up with those of my kids / grandkids still living in the Mudgee / Gulgong area. Have never really been happy with the rear suspension on the BT-50 given the load it is constantly under, so made arrangements for a Pedders heavy duty upgrade at Dubbo to be done this morning. Left Gulgong only to have a text message on the phone some ten minutes out of Dubbo (not great service on that road) informing me that the Pedders suspension specialist had slipped a disc last night & couldn't do the job. Bit of a ring around to find out that Pedders at Parkes could get the parts & fit the job in tomorrow arvo, so mad rush back, pack up & cruise over here. No real loss as we intended to come over to visit my parents (91 & 85) plus brothers before heading back north to get warm. Will probably leave here Sunday with a rough plan to head for Woruma Dam via Pilliga bore baths, Boomi, Surat, etc.

Darrell & Sandra

herbie · Guru

We are in Cloncurry ( Curry to the locals ) having lunch getting some meat and bread and beer,and heading to a pub for lunch .Called in to the Blue healer pub to have a look see and a coffee and a look at the messages and writings and hats over the walls also has a greatÂ old bar and fire place.Also has a c/v park out the back. Next stop was theÂ Blue Healer pub at McKinley were Crocodile Dundee movies were in part made.This trip is starting to be one long pub crawl ,but son and mate have never been out this way so may as well enjoy it all. The camped last night at Con Hole beaut spot ,Â sonÂ got a yellow belly so we have it in the freezer .After we nosey around here ,we are heading out to Mary Kathleen to camp for the night.Weather is magnificent .Â Â