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Radar


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Dougwee, you mean the rockadile and how about these black emu I saw but the black ones a smarter they don't chase cars.IMG_3385.JPG



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Sounds good Radar. I will. Enjoy Mission Beach. If you have trouble with mozzies or midges, go to Big W and invest in a bottle of Vaseline Intensive Care with Aloe Vera. We were put onto it a few months ago and the mozzies and midges do not like it. I have tested it and it does work.

 I will try to remember that



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Hi, I jumped out of bed this morning to witness a sunrise here at Wongaling Qld a beautiful 17degs.

My lady has not found any unattractive insects to ruin my day, so all good in that department, been into the office paid for 3 more nights, great value @ $30 a night including power and water.

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 Hi radar, such a beautiful photo. Sounds like you are having a great time. Enjoy.

 

 



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Dwe got ourselves a housesit in two weeks. Heading to brisbane



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Yesterday I had about half a molar just break off, then had the joy of arranging a trip to the dentist to have it extracted. As a person who has had a fear of dentists since I had a nasty one as a child, this leads to sweaty palms, trembling & sometimes panic attacks.

Something told me to leave early for the dentist, which is only 15 mins away. Just as well I did, as traffic was banked up due to a nasty accident where a Prado had rolled over 2 or 3 times.

The dentist I go to knows my fears & is the ultimate professional. After waiting for the injection to work, a few pushes & pulls, followed by a bit of cracking & the bloody thing came out in one piece. This guy is so good he ALMOST makes it a joy to visit the dentist.

Today I am home recovering & doing the salt water thing. I hate how difficult it is to eat on one side only!



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Ho fwdog, rest up. Age catchs up with our teeth too unfortunately. I went to dentist today too. My aching teeth are due to my sinus-s . Go figure that. Not complaining though as i thought this visit would be no good news. $174 for exam n Xray. That hurt.



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I have known many dentists over the years rocket who charge to (as my dad used to say) "fund their around the world trip".

This one was $225 for an xray & the extraction. 1 1/2 hours all up. I was expecting in the $300's. Was about the same as what a plumber charged me for 25 mins work after 6pm.

I think we are all in the wrong business!



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We are just out of Singleton. Rain on the roof . Sounds good and great for farmers out this way..

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Good to hear there is some rain auskiwi.

today is wash day. Nothing to see here.smile

 



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Just chillaxing here at Texas Qld. Might go to the markets tomorrow

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Just chillaxing here at Texas Qld. Might go to the markets tomorrow

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Hi kaid, well, its been a month since anyone was on here and i am guessing you have moved on from texas.

we finished a housesit. Only the nbn was being installed in the street. 3 days in front of us So loud all day long we had to go out. Other than that it was good.

whats everyone else up to?



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Took a whole heap of 3rd and Youngest daughters clothing to the recycle bin, as she is probably fleeing the nest. Went shopping whilst the missus is at work at the RMHospital. I'm Prepping for night shift now, pre shift nap.... dammit. Not much longer hopefully.

You've got to get your mail and parcels somehow :)



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Hi Rocket,

We have been back a week from Bingara, a week of Veterans Golf...great spot.

Heading to Gloucester Thursday for 3 days to meet up with old sailing friends (yes we are all a lot older). Some, like us are now yachtless but are experiencing the dry land cruising. Haven't seen some of them since 2003. Looking forward to. 

Plenty cheers!! biggrin



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Palaceboy, work is a hard word.

dillberries, sounds like u r going to have a lot of fun.

us, we are heading to another housesit. Wackado.



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I greased both grease nipples on the van.biggrin I had put my cousin Kerry's (KJB) 8mm films to USB flash drive and he was coming to pick them up so I asked him if he could bring a grease gun. Sure enough the nipples got greased. thumbsup.gif

Aussie Paul. smile



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You are a devious Gentleman, Paul, just like me, ha ha ha

Without being told/asked, I changed the engine oil and filter, on the wife's car, (to get in the good books)

I then casually mentioned, that as I had recently change out a front wheel bearing, on the Motorhome, we should plan a little trip, to check it out, before we head east on boxing day

Fingers crossed, we have a short trip coming up, ha ha ha








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Crikey of all things I celebrated the beginning of a new year ........may it be a good one for all...... enjoy

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Hope you have a great year to bush pie.

we are in northern rivers nsw for awhile. Daang, its hot.



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Starting getting organised to go down to Tamworth for the Country Music Festival.
No problem with accommodation, parking the Van outside our Sons place

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Hi kaid, hope you had a great  time. When we were in tenterfield there were quite a few vans heading to tamworth. All people very happy n excited n eager to get there.

its saturday in lismore and you will never guess, its raining, its pouring. Yahoo.



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Hi Rocket

Enjoy the rain, here on the northside of Brisbane 30 degs with a good breeze.

Just talking with Information Centre at York Peninsula 40 degs there, chasing infor for NParks for this year.

Last 2 months spent in Austria lowest overnigt minus 8 highest day time plus 3 degs arrived in Brisbane 31 degs, what a shock that was. Ralph



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Hi Rocket

Enjoy the rain, here on the northside of Brisbane 30 degs with a good breeze.

Just talking with Information Centre at York Peninsula 40 degs there, chasing infor for NParks for this year.

Last 2 months spent in Austria lowest overnigt minus 8 highest day time plus 3 degs arrived in Brisbane 31 degs, what a shock that was. Ralph

 Hi radar, the cool weather would have been a change for you In austria.

on the weekend we r going to sit at the beach n watch all the white caps. Northern rivers.

 



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First day of our house sit in Cloncurry today.

Getting to know the pets, to which the cats have accepted their new slaves......



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Just spotted this , www.stuff.co.nz/business/world/113983187/jim-beam-warehouse-filled-with-45000-barrels-of-bourbon-burns-down Better stock up quick folks .

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Having a very pleasant relaxing day at the Boulia racecourse.

The Camel races start on Friday. Lots of camels here already.

We had a week camping on the banks of the Bouke River. It  really is one of the best free campsites in the country.



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Having a very pleasant relaxing day at the Boulia racecourse.

The Camel races start on Friday. Lots of camels here already.

We had a week camping on the banks of the Bouke River. It  really is one of the best free campsites in the country.

 How far from brisbane is bourke river? Enjoy the camel races.



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Got up at 4.30 Went to work and worked until 11.00 Drove from Port Kembla to Sydney to buy some car ramps Bought ramps and dropped off car at Gosford to be tinted Caught a train ( The first in nearly 30 years) to Wyong Rang SWMBO to pick me up Waited for ever to be picked up. Got home, changed and headed off to the club for dinner Busy day

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Valkie wrote:

Got up at 4.30 Went to work and worked until 11.00 Drove from Port Kembla to Sydney to buy some car ramps Bought ramps and dropped off car at Gosford to be tinted Caught a train ( The first in nearly 30 years) to Wyong Rang SWMBO to pick me up Waited for ever to be picked up. Got home, changed and headed off to the club for dinner Busy day

 Valkie hi.

Sounds like a busy day from one end of NSW to the other, that is the whole of NSW is it not?

Wait to you retire and can get a all day ticket to ride on NSW transport for $2.50. Best deal ever.

We grew up on the Coast, Wife at Wyoming and I at The Entrance moved north sometime back and we wanted to spend time in Sydney.

In 5 days left car and caravan near Newcastle trained to Sydney central, into a rented unit then played on trains, light rail and ferries with an odd bus ride and then on day 5 back to Awaba all at $2.50 a day, awesome way to see around Sydney town and travel on the ferries to see the beautiful habour. Of cause Manly for fish and chips on the Prome.

We live in Brisbane not as cheap but with changes coming in, it will be free travel between certain times of the day, very user friendly. 

Enjoyed a few good meals at the Wyong RSL , Gorokan Club and Killarney Sports Club.

 



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