Wuruma Dam

yeoeleven · Guru

Wuruma Dam

Cruising Cruze · Guru

Hi John

I just got off the phone from the lady of the Eidsvold Library

The bitumen rd in ( the long way in) had a wash out at one place but its being repaired as we speak

The short cut had a few big problems but crews are working on that one as well

so with other words all good to go by next week

see you there John

Cheers John & Marjoleine

my van · Guru

Hey yeo John It's a bit quiet here on the forum No of your daily updates ? I will not get to the dam until end of March - early April But in the meantime I am having a ok time The cyclone has thrown the whole of Central Coast of Qld out of wack , so much is unsettled and out of order . We like to be settled and in wack here on C C Qld Cheers from Paul

yeoeleven · Guru

Pleased everything is working out at last Paul.

I haven't been doing updates 'cos I am neither travelling or camping at the moment. I have been updating the blog but not the Grey Nomad's forum since temporarily I am not a nomad. If anyone is interested http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2015/02/whilst-on-gold-coast.html I am in the hands of an optical specialist or will be on Monday and waiting for glasses to be delivered. I will be heading for Wuruma when cleared by the specialist and in receipt of my new glasses.

CYA John

my van · Guru

I do hope the road In to the dam is in a usable state

Cruising Cruze · Guru

Yes Paul it is

A friend of ours lives on top of the hill at the ranger station
She drives every day to Eidsvold to go to work and she told me that is was ok to go both ways,
the dird road or the bitium was worked on at the beginning of the week to repair the damage
so by now it would be ok

Cheers John

my van · Guru

Thank you John It is good to know that the access is ok When are you going to the dam? My legs have been **** today , I can expect many days of pain and and unable to walk - - so I am not a happy camper. I do hope that there is a good roll up of campers in March - April at the dam . See you there John --- Paul

Cruising Cruze · Guru

Hi Paul

with a bit of luck we will be leaving at the 9th of march and stay at least until after Easter
Looking forward to see you you again mate and meet up with all the others
Just take it easy Paul

Cheers John

jules47 · The Happy Helper

We will be there mid March, see you all!

sarg · Guru

I'm gunna be there late / end of March too. See ya all again then.

my van · Guru

Good to know that you will be there There might be quite a good rally at the dam Cheers from Paul

my van · Guru

I am off to Brisbane hospital on the. 12 Thursday March ..... flying ... - Paul

yeoeleven · Guru

Following on from my previous post, I am still waiting for the glasses before setting off for Wuruma but have been given drops by the optical specialist and have to use them daily.

The latest is that the glasses were dispatched from Hong Kong on the 5th via Australia Post so anyone's guess when they will arrive but I am stocked up ready to set off.

The blog has been further updated about the Kayak recently bought and the opera nets.

The Nutri Bullet has arrived and am excited about the options for healthy eating now available to me.

John

jetj · Guru

John

I just bought glasses from Zenni and they took ages to leave Hong Kong, but got them quickly in 2 to 3 days once they got to Oz. I have had them in 8 days previously. I think the Chinese New Year may have been the hold up.

Happywanderer · The Master

yeoeleven wrote:
Following on from my previous post, I am still waiting for the glasses before setting off for Wuruma but have been given drops by the optical specialist and have to use them daily.
The latest is that the glasses were dispatched from Hong Kong on the 5th via Australia Post so anyone's guess when they will arrive but I am stocked up ready to set off.
The blog has been further updated about the Kayak recently bought and the opera nets.
The Nutri Bullet has arrived and am excited about the options for healthy eating now available to me.
John

John, I've always wanted a nutribullet. Are they only powered by 240 v. Or do they have adaptors to 12 v.?

yeoeleven · Guru

Marj,

the Nutri Bullet is very powerful, 600watts, with no adapter to 12 volts. I haven't used it in the bus yet but expect no problems with my 2500/5000 watt inverter.

Recently I added a 40 watt solar panel to the cranking battery so it is charged up all the time especially when camping in one spot for a few months.

Will report on it's performance when I get to Wuruma and resume my forum updates.

John

vanman · Senior Member

I don't want to put a dampener on your glasses John but I have just returned mine to them and they have refused to give me a full refund saying that the lenses a custom made which I imagine that they would be. My gripe is that the lenses are more than twice the thickness than my 3 year old glasses with the same prescription and look terrible.

I have also opened a dispute case through PayPal.

Regards Chris

-- Edited by vanman on Saturday 7th of March 2015 10:23:33 PM

jetj · Guru

The lenses are thicker than my last ones made in oz but I'm aware of this when ordering and always order the recommended lens for the script. I can get a thinner lens and smaller lens in oz for 5 times the price but I'm very happy with mine.

banjo · Senior Member

My daughter just got some from Zenni and they took nearly 6 weeks from date of order.

Glasses appear to be fine though now they have at last arrived.

Oh and hers were $39 instead of her usual $400 + ! shes so pleased she is ordering a spare pair.

-- Edited by banjo on Sunday 8th of March 2015 01:44:25 PM

frangipani · Guru

I'm intrigued., how do you get the prescription? To buy the frames? Do Optometrists, actually give you the prescription?? Never knew that..

Happywanderer · The Master

frangipani wrote:
I'm intrigued., how do you get the prescription? To buy the frames? Do Optometrists, actually give you the prescription?? Never knew that..

Yes frangipani. You get your eyes checked as usual then ask your optometrist for a copy of the script. You can order what you like off Zennioptical. The time before the glasses I have now I ordered at least half dozen, different frames, some as sunglasses, some normal script. None over $20.00. Never had a problem with them..

aussie_paul · Guru

frangipani wrote:
I'm intrigued., how do you get the prescription? To buy the frames? Do Optometrists, actually give you the prescription?? Never knew that..

Yes they don't want you to have the script BUT I always get mine in case I need it when away.

Aussie Paul. smile

jetj · Guru

Everyone has the right to have a copy of their prescription for the asking.

yeoeleven · Guru

Looks like the glasses from Zenni could take over another week so I have made a decision, will leave for Wuruma on Wednesday after the mail has been delivered.

Not sure how far I will get but expect to be at Wuruma Thursday morning.

John

frangipani · Guru

Safe travels John, sorry to hijack your post, thanx for all the feedback on prescription- Fran

jade46 · Senior Member

Can anybody say how busy Wuruma Dam camp gets in the school holidays? Thinking April for a shakedown trip in new MH and staying away from the coast
Cheers
DT

sarg · Guru

Hi all , I went out to Waruma Dam yesterday (Mon. 9th) and it was soooo very crowded and very steamy hot, hot. No room to move , so we came out again. Now at Mulgildie pub for a couple of nights. Then I go to Childers to meet my new Grandchild. Was going to go back to Waruma ...but am thinking of finding somewhere different.
Can someone tell me if there is room there in a week or so .....but then that's getting close to Easter so buggered again.
Hope to hear some good news ... Sarg.

Dougwe · Chief one feather

How, Sarg. Thought you were in SA mate. Hope all is well.

Sounds busy as at Waruma for sure. Maybe a few out there due to the Cyclone. (Back on topic)

lockie and me · Veteran Member

us will be there may / june or whenever

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Hope so Lockieandme and me- missing you!