like a chat? what did you do today?

Radar · Guru

RE: like a chat? what did you do today?

the rocket · Guru

Hi radar, sounds too energetic for me.

us: spent a couple of weeks free camping to see how long we could go.

Saw snakes today sunning themselves on rocks at a creek.

Aus-Kiwi · Guru

Because I'm an old codger I'm Prep and painted a tile roof . Like what else does a 63 year old do ?

Radar · Guru

Aus-Kiwi wrote:
Because I'm an old codger I'm Prep and painted a tile roof . Like what else does a 63 year old do ?

Aus Kiwi hi

I thought I read some where you had given up climbing ladders.

It now some timeback I assisted a family friend who I contracted to paint our roof, he had his industrial high pressure cleaner on another job which was delayed so he borrow his father in laws small home pressure cleaner, I felt sorry for him and got my one out 5 hours latter had the tile roof cleaned of 21 years of black soot from the non polluting air planes that fly into Brisbane.

Next time if theres a next time, I just sell the house and move. What a job.

We are having a few days in Perth city, done all the free buses around the inner city, walked a lot of the foreshore, another day we did the Swan River cruise down to Freemantle.

Yesterday it was catch up with a niece time, have not see her since 1985 a young teenager, now enjoying life, a couple of career changes, a chef to a nurse, from Newcastle to Perth a lot happens in 32 years.

Today maybe a walk in Kings Park, the weather will need to improve.

the rocket · Guru

Hi aus kiwi, painting will keep u fit.

radar, perth sounds lovely. Nice to c relies Too.

us, we did 21 days free camping. Longest ever. Had a great time. Camp fire every night. 0 degrees each morning but quickly warmed up to beautiful sunny days. Life is good.

Radar · Guru

Now at home after our 81 day break from our home in Brisbane, now the fun starts, first of the medical checks done, blood samples this morning, nothing wrong just those normal health checks.

Vacuumed the house, aired the caravan, surprised how fresh it was, indicating no dampness in the caravan.

Pulled a few weeds out of the garden.

Got all the batteries in the remotes controls updated, put all the batteries back in my radio controlled sailing boats, ready for a morning sail with the old mates.

Made a few phone calls to relatives and friends to tell them our phones are back on. Did not want them phoning us while over seas, to expensive.

Did some shopping for groceries.

Flicked though a pile of mail, mostly un interesting reading. 3 months of caravan mags.

Enjoyed a read of the GN Forum, got a giggle or two, maybe 3.

How that for a day?

Moorey · Senior Member

Well today I signed a contract to sell my house in Townsville. If everything goes to plan I will be out shopping next month for a new Isuzu D Max and a van to fit out. Then its out on the road I go to wherever I please.

Moorey aww

the rocket · Guru

Hi radar, 81 days , thats a good brake.

hi moorey, well done. We did this 2 years ago n have not looked back. Enjoy.

us, lazy day today. Watching the birds n bush turkeys. Sun is shining, life is good.

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Hi Rocket - where are you guys now? We are in Kambalda RV camp, just south of Kalgoorlie - sunny - about 18 degrees, bit of a breeze. Did a few jobs on the MH this morning, resting this arvo.

It is indeed a great life on the road.

the rocket · Guru

Hi jules, in qld.

this year has flown by.

Having a great time.

the rocket · Guru

My goodness, where is everyone.

we r in the toowoomba area n last night was sooooooo cold. If i had nuts , they would surely have frozen n dropped off. Have been to the info. Centre, now to read up on what we want to c n do. Yahoooy.

jules47 · The Happy Helper

In WA - at Seabird - early for the meet up in late September, but having a great time - about five vehicles here at the moment, and more expected at any time now. Firetime fun, morning tea, afternoon tea/happy hour - lots of laughter.

the rocket · Guru

Hi jules, enjoy. I think there r quite a few people on here from wa.

Another freezing night. Days r beautiful.

spent the day in warwick yesterday.

Cheers rocket

Radar · Guru

Hi All

Rocket, Killarney is good spot for few days, just east of the township at the turn off to Queen Mary Falls there was a good rest area, have not been near it for 4 years, the Falls caravan park is good might be a bit expensive, we loved the area when we were tenting, falls walk, the birds, rabbit fence, Moss Garden and the drives around the Head of the Condimine River. The Clarence River starts at one of the falls also. A good area to get lost for few days with fresh air, probably to fresh at that altitude.

Hope you gave the Tourist Information a good shake down in Warwick.

Myself being resting up, well it laid me on my back, after picking up a flu bug, no prizes for that.

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Yes Rocket, quite a few on the forum from WA - Sue and Phil, where we are staying, (sufil) - Vic and Carol (Weevil) - Cathy (Jayco Gypsy) - Jenny and Ron (ex Wombat) - heaps of others, too many to mention. We are expecting to have about 25 vans here for the long weekend in September - you should come over this way sometime, it is wonderful. The Nullarbor is a fantastic trip, we camped on the cliffs about 50m from the ocean, good free camps - lots now have dump points, toilets and internet/phone reception. Roadhouses for fuel and food every 260k or so.

Enjoy where you are, Warwick have a festival in July, called Jumpers in July - they knit jumpers and put them on the trees.

And Radar - get better quickly.

the rocket · Guru

Hi radar, thanks.

jules, the statue in centre of warwick has a scarf and beannie on. And is sooooo cold at night.

beautiful blue sky day today though.

the rocket · Guru

Hello everyone.

this is my view of the world today from lennox head. Life is good.

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Very nice view - We are at a place on the Nullarbor near Southern Cross called Karalee Rocks and Dam - big dam, huge big rock - flat, with a stone wall. about 18 inches or so high, the water runs off the rock, round the wall to a channel with leads to a stone aquaduct for water to flow to the dam. Lots of these over here in the west. You should come over - beautiful places, can stay on the bitumen and not go on a dirt road at all.

You are missing out on so much.

msg · Guru

Will we be seeing you two soon Jules? lol. Still at Charleville.!!!!

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Not for a while yet msg - we have only been over here a few weeks - get together in 2 weeks time - then head off the see some sites, meet up with people along the way. We will eventually get back over East, just not sure when!!!

You must be sick of Charleville by now, you going to wait for Norm and Julie?

msg · Guru

For the next couple of days Jules. Looks like they may be able to get the bus fixed Friday or Monday. Then will make a decision. Will try to get a summer holiday in to come and visit you.

Aus-Kiwi · Guru

Painting concrete tile roof .

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toglhot · Senior Member

Today I spun up a couple of wheel washers on the lathe for a grinder I'm making. I'm totally over bench grinders that shake, rattle and roll. I have one bolted to a stand I made specifically to sharpen drill bits (in a jig I made of course), the dam thing shakes like a rattler. Impossible to find a BG that has 'proper' wheel washers that hold the grinding wheels straight, so I'm making my own.

This type of drill sharpening is called four facet, used in lathes and such. Takes me ages to do these things now with PsA, can only use my arms/hands for very short periods, and boy do I pay for it afterwards!

Nope, not a fitter and turner, it's just a hobby that went horribly wrong, I now have a workshop that puts many professional workshops to shame. Keeps me of the streets at night!

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jules47 · The Happy Helper

msg wrote:
For the next couple of days Jules. Looks like they may be able to get the bus fixed Friday or Monday. Then will make a decision. Will try to get a summer holiday in to come and visit you.

That would be terrific - hope they are able to get it fixed asap - say g'day from us ..

Radar · Guru

toglhot wrote:
Today I spun up a couple of wheel washers on the lathe for a grinder I'm making. I'm totally over bench grinders that shake, rattle and roll. I have one bolted to a stand I made specifically to sharpen drill bits (in a jig I made of course), the dam thing shakes like a rattler. Impossible to find a BG that has 'proper' wheel washers that hold the grinding wheels straight, so I'm making my own.
This type of drill sharpening is called four facet, used in lathes and such. Takes me ages to do these things now with PsA, can only use my arms/hands for very short periods, and boy do I pay for it afterwards!

Nope, not a fitter and turner, it's just a hobby that went horribly wrong, I now have a workshop that puts many professional workshops to shame. Keeps me of the streets at night!

Nice work, I know how you feel, when I turn my grinder on and pick up up the job bit that I need to grind, the grinder has managed to vibrate to the other end of the garage.

Never mind, its called exercise.

I am slowly getting the caravan ready to leave home for a couple of months. I am sure there was some small jobs I needed to do before we go again.

Amazing how you forget small things which will become important when your away in the caravan.

Have fun.

buffy61 · Senior Member

Today we went to the Caravan and Camping show in Townsville. A few nice new rigs there...just need to win lotto!

the rocket · Guru

Hi buffy, put the lotto on. Hope u win first prize Or at least enough to buy want u would like.

regards rocket

we r enjoying the company of our family for a few weeks.

the rocket · Guru

Hi buffy, put the lotto on. Hope u win first prize Or at least enough to buy want u would like.

regards rocket

we r enjoying the company of our family for a few weeks.

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Had a bit of a gathering of nomads today - around the fire pit, yesterday was a shocker - driving rain and horrible wind - today we had little bit of rain, and some sunshine - so we enjoyed our afternoon tea around the fire - nice and warm.

Cadpete · Guru

This morning was spent at my model engineering club (NDMES in Balcatta, WA) with our public run day, this month all proceeds went to the Cancer Council, I think the cheque was in the order of $3000! Not bad for 4 hours work (read play biggrin ). This afternoon was spent doing nothing but recovering!