Well Tez is in his element, back in his old stamping ground Ballina.
Where he knows the fishing spots etc.
We are staying at the Big 4 caravan park at Shaws Bay, That is east Ballina, right on the Messingham Bridge. So you have the Richmond River one side and Shaws bay the other, and straight down the middle you have the most amazing Break wall that you can walk out to the Bar and watch the boats trying to get out to sea or watch the dolphins playing in the waves at the opening of the Bar.
The Fish and bird life that you see early in the morning in Shaws Bay is incredible.
The walk along the break wall would be about 2ks long so it is constantly used by walkers, joggers, mothers pushing prams whilst exercising, and fisherman. You are never alone out there.
Tez has been doing well, he has been catching a couple of fish a day. So we have been eating fresh fish regularly.
The caravan park, when we booked in. For every 4 days you stay you only pay for three, plus you get a free breakfast, of juice cup of tea or coffee a roll with egg and bacon. Very nice and not to be sneezed at. The park is very clean and the owners are very helpful and cheery.
We spent 10 days at Ballina the wind was dreadful and cold.
After three days of fishing the fish went off the bite, so it become a little disappointing.
We walked and went to Lenox head at Lake Ainsley market on Sunday. That bought back a few memories of Zoe and Codey when they lived at Georgica we used to swim there in what they called the coke a cola water. As it was stained from the Tee trees. It was a small but very good market.
Our stay bought back lots of memories.
On Thursday morning we left Ballina and drove south for one hour to Evans Head.
Tez and I had been here years ago with Mary and Ken for a picnic, It looked nice so we thought we would come and stay a while.
When we rang to book the Lady said she couldn't`t get us into the park but we could stay by the river.
We had no idea what she meant by that , but it sounded o.k. so I said o.k.
After arriving we found It was an overload for the park, but they now use it all the time instead of just Easter and Xmas.We think it is better than the Park we are right on the water and it is beautiful. Once again there is a lovely walkway all the way around the water, 2mins from the shops that you can walk to. so very relaxing.
After we set up Tez went to get some Nippers for bait, was so sore couldn't`t move in the afternoon.
So left the fishing till the morning every throw in caught a bream only to return it to the water as it was too small.
We have met some lovely people next to us from the Gold Coast Michael and Raewyn. All so there are some other nice people across the road, Jo and They are travelling around permanently and have been for six years. He is a very tall man, so they have had their Retreat van custom made to size.
The Beach here is 7 kilometres long, every morning I have been walking with Raewyn we are doing about 5 kilometres, and I need it.
We are really enjoying it here, I even went and booked for another week. The weather has been perfect and Tez is catching a couple of bream a day, so he is content as well.
The Bowling Club has a Chinese Restaurant that Tez had to have a prawn omelet. It is like the pie shops, Tez has a taste test going around Oz. Here he found a Pot Belly Pie, It received a very good rating. The Prawn Omelet also rated very high.
The dolphins today were in the bar chasing fish, by the time I ran and got the camera,some kids had frightened them away. Everyone was so annoyed, as the water is so clear you could see everything.
Every one in the Park has been taking advantage of the weather, there are about 7 Kiaks and every day they have been on the water. We are even starting to get our suntans back.
The weather for ten days has been incredible.
For the first time today the wind is blowing although we are protected quite a bit.
Raewyn and I have walked every day for 80 minuets down the beach.But today I lost my walking partner, Michael and Raewyn have gone home today.
They were a very nice couple. Wonderful sense of humour.
For the past two days it has been so windy, time to tidy the van. Can`t do much else.
Tez has just gone to see if he can find a spot out of the wind to have a fish, Don`t like his chances.
Although I don`t think we are coping it as bad as some of the other places on the coast.
Just have to read, knit or watch D.V.D's. I am still walking, just not on the beach.
We just received an email from the Real Estate, to let us know our Tenants will be in our house till the end of September. So we will keep roaming....
Left Evans Head after two weeks of complete rest, just fell in love with the place.
Continued on to Nambucca Heads for one night only, Just to catch up with Danni Pete and Mia,
Also Carol and Stephen were there seeing Tony and Jo. So we got to catch up for drinks with them.
Dun Dreamin Team
Di & Tez Living the Dream
Thursday, 23 August 2012
Friday, 27 July 2012
Noosa & Tweed
After leaving Burrum Heads, we headed back to Noosa for a couple of days, So Renee and Chris could have Tez`s 70th Birthday with him.
We arrived on the Saturday, Chris was at the Market and did quite well.
Renee called into the Caravan Park and had a cuppa, while she told her Dad what he couldn`t do for his Birthday. We all decided including Chris, That it wasn`t about Tez it was about Renee`s choices.
We could all see the funny side of it, and had a huge laugh.
Renee and Chris did spoil Tez very much on his Birthday. Actually and me.
They bought him a lovely Rugby shirt, and a cap. Took him to the Sheridan for Spring rolls and Cocktails. Then to Bistro C for lunch right on Noosa Beach. Where he had salt and pepper squid, also fish and chips,Renee and I had Duck on Rissotto with Fig and Pruciuto, [Beautiful]. Chris had a combination sea food and Safron rice.He loved his as well.
After all the rain we had had even the sun came out for a perfect day.
On the Monday that was Tez`s Birthday Renee cooked a wonderful seafood dinner.
1st course for the boys was Oysters Kilpatrick with a cream sauce, They both loved it.
2nd course was Tempura king prawns.
3rd course was sweet potatoe mash with Ocean Trout and baked fennel.
4th course was small tarts wih chocolate moose, vanilla cream and Strawberries.
It was all delicious. Our daughter is a very good cook.
Master Cheff, eat your heart out.
After we left Renee and Chris. Renee received a phone call to say Steven`s Dad, Jack had passed away.Which was quite sad.
Then on the Wednesday we were invited around to Jan and Ian`s, for a great dinner of lamb shanks.
Jan is Louise`s sister from Serrento in Vic.They have a beautiful winter unit in Noosa.
Ian is a very good cook also and a mad fisherman.
That was also a very nice night.
On the Thursday night, we went to the Happy Hour at the retirement village, to say hoo roo [Tez has decided he dosn`t like good byes. So from here on it is hoo roo] to all the friends we had made over
there. Every Thursday night
Tez had a great time playing pool and having drinks with Chris, Ken and Tom.
The Retirement Village is very nice.
We were disappointed when we did our home work, to find that the house value had gone down, and we couldn't`t afford to move into there at the moment. As it would have saved us from allot of hard work when we went home.
The size of the unit, and everything that goes with it would suit us down to the ground. Plus the main thing was the warmth of the area, with our bones.
Never mind we will wait a while and see what happens.
All our good byes were done on the Thursday night,as Renee flew down to Jacks Funeral,[supposedly on Thursday night, until the flight was cancelled] on Friday morning, then trained it to Woy Woy, where she was picked up by Fiona to go to see Betty.
We left Noosa for Tweed on Saturday morning, in the wind and rain. Because the weather was so bad and we hadn`t heard from Bev and Denni we decided to only stay for 2 nights and head for Ballina.
On the Sunday we went and spent the day with the Smedley`s as planed. and had a wonderful day catching up with them. They never change. Always make us feel very welcome.
On Monday we left for Ballina in the rain and wind again.
" Good Bye Queensland "
We arrived on the Saturday, Chris was at the Market and did quite well.
Renee called into the Caravan Park and had a cuppa, while she told her Dad what he couldn`t do for his Birthday. We all decided including Chris, That it wasn`t about Tez it was about Renee`s choices.
We could all see the funny side of it, and had a huge laugh.
Renee and Chris did spoil Tez very much on his Birthday. Actually and me.
They bought him a lovely Rugby shirt, and a cap. Took him to the Sheridan for Spring rolls and Cocktails. Then to Bistro C for lunch right on Noosa Beach. Where he had salt and pepper squid, also fish and chips,Renee and I had Duck on Rissotto with Fig and Pruciuto, [Beautiful]. Chris had a combination sea food and Safron rice.He loved his as well.
After all the rain we had had even the sun came out for a perfect day.
On the Monday that was Tez`s Birthday Renee cooked a wonderful seafood dinner.
1st course for the boys was Oysters Kilpatrick with a cream sauce, They both loved it.
2nd course was Tempura king prawns.
3rd course was sweet potatoe mash with Ocean Trout and baked fennel.
4th course was small tarts wih chocolate moose, vanilla cream and Strawberries.
It was all delicious. Our daughter is a very good cook.
Master Cheff, eat your heart out.
After we left Renee and Chris. Renee received a phone call to say Steven`s Dad, Jack had passed away.Which was quite sad.
Then on the Wednesday we were invited around to Jan and Ian`s, for a great dinner of lamb shanks.
Jan is Louise`s sister from Serrento in Vic.They have a beautiful winter unit in Noosa.
Ian is a very good cook also and a mad fisherman.
That was also a very nice night.
On the Thursday night, we went to the Happy Hour at the retirement village, to say hoo roo [Tez has decided he dosn`t like good byes. So from here on it is hoo roo] to all the friends we had made over
there. Every Thursday night
Tez had a great time playing pool and having drinks with Chris, Ken and Tom.
The Retirement Village is very nice.
We were disappointed when we did our home work, to find that the house value had gone down, and we couldn't`t afford to move into there at the moment. As it would have saved us from allot of hard work when we went home.
The size of the unit, and everything that goes with it would suit us down to the ground. Plus the main thing was the warmth of the area, with our bones.
Never mind we will wait a while and see what happens.
All our good byes were done on the Thursday night,as Renee flew down to Jacks Funeral,[supposedly on Thursday night, until the flight was cancelled] on Friday morning, then trained it to Woy Woy, where she was picked up by Fiona to go to see Betty.
We left Noosa for Tweed on Saturday morning, in the wind and rain. Because the weather was so bad and we hadn`t heard from Bev and Denni we decided to only stay for 2 nights and head for Ballina.
On the Sunday we went and spent the day with the Smedley`s as planed. and had a wonderful day catching up with them. They never change. Always make us feel very welcome.
On Monday we left for Ballina in the rain and wind again.
" Good Bye Queensland "
Elliott Heads & Burrum Heads
We headed off on the 30th of June heading for Burrum Heads, after the lady at reception having a miss understanding over the size of our van, said she couldn't`t fit us in.
So we decided to go up north Further to be warmer, so we ended up at Elliott Heads.
We had been in this area 25years ago with Carmel and David but didn`t come to Elliott Heads.
This is a very nice relaxing beach side town. With a caravan Park, and a shop nothing else
We feel a little strange as I think we are the only people from N.S.W. everyone else here is from Vic.
It is very hard to find somewhere to stay Because of the Victorians, everywhere is booked out. We can only stay for 4 days.
So now after speaking to the lady at Burrum Heads we are going back there for 2 weeks.
What a mix up.
Our stay at Elliott Heads has been wonderful, the people are very friendly, very willing to help in any way.
Fresh Strawberries straight from the farm $7 per Kilo. Tomatoes $2 half a bucket any size or colour.
Beautiful Tomatoes, with taste.
We spent a day and went back to all the places we were at 25 years ago, also some new places as well
such as, The tiny town of Coral Cove, it is surrounded by a golf course. Inness Park, Bargara, has the most beautiful homes and lovely village atmosphere. Mon Repos is where we stayed when we were last here. Now you can`t stay, as it is a Turtle Rookery, There is a beautiful Caravan Park there but they have closed it down that is such a shame. Then we went on to Burnett Heads. It has not come on at all, it looks exactly the same.
All of these towns are on the coast, so most of the beaches, are volcanic rock and large lucky stones. Great walkways and beautiful parks.
Then you go to Burrum Heads and it is all sand. It is 36kilom north of Hervey Bay, so it is probably part of the great Sandy spit of Fraser Island.
On our way down to Burrum we called into Childers for a break.
That is a very busy town. Very well set up for travellers. In one of the back streets they have an area with enough space to park your caravans.
After a short stay we were on the road again, The Bruce Highway is also disgusting. I don`t know what people are to do if they get a flat tyre, as you cannot pull off to the side of the road. There is no shoulders.
Arrived at Burrum Heads the site is the worst we have ever had so tight, but as usual you can rely on your fellow travellers, they come out to help.
There are nice walks, a few little shops, no fish [ beginning to think there are none left in the ocean]
On Saturday morning we went to a market at Howard where we were very pleasantly surprised. As this is a very small town.
We were able to get most of our produce, and the market was quite large.
On Saturday night The people in the park put on a Xmas in July, It was very nice. The night started at 4pm for pre dinner drinks, that you take yourself. $22 per head Ham, Pork, and Turkey all cooked on a spit, Potatoes, Baked Pumpkin, Carrots. Peas and beans cooked with onion and bacon, plus cauliflower in cheese sauce. Gravy, Apple sauce with bread rolls and real Butter...... Desert was Xmas pudding and custard.
There were lollies on every table, plus Santa arrived and gave out gifts. also they had a lucky door prize one for males one for females. There was 120 turned up. They played 60`s music after, till about 10pm, as everyone turns into a pumpkin after that. Because they are all Peno`s. In bed by 8pm.
The only thing that spoiled the night was the temperature and the wind. It was quite cold, even though they put up tarps everywhere to try and stop it.
I am sure everyone still enjoyed the night.
On Sunday we went to Hervey Bay to see if it had changed since we were up here last. Allot of high rise, plus like everywhere else lots of shopping centres. not quite as much as we thought.
I wanted to go on another Dawn Whale Cruise, But they don`t start till the 28th of July.. Bugger....
We also wanted to catch up with some old friends of ours. But found out that after 48years of marriage they have broken up and are no longer in the area. So we don`t know where they are..
That was very sad, Tez used to go to school and live in the same street with David, he also did a boot making apprenticeship with him.
When we were married David drove his car for us.
They had a daughter who lived in Bateau Bay,every time they were down they would come in and see us. Tried their daughter,even she has moved. So no more leads. We were very disappointed.
Today we had to go back to Harvey Bay to send Hannah`s 21st Birthday Present.
Happy Birthday Han for Sunday.....
So we decided to go up north Further to be warmer, so we ended up at Elliott Heads.
We had been in this area 25years ago with Carmel and David but didn`t come to Elliott Heads.
This is a very nice relaxing beach side town. With a caravan Park, and a shop nothing else
We feel a little strange as I think we are the only people from N.S.W. everyone else here is from Vic.
It is very hard to find somewhere to stay Because of the Victorians, everywhere is booked out. We can only stay for 4 days.
So now after speaking to the lady at Burrum Heads we are going back there for 2 weeks.
What a mix up.
Our stay at Elliott Heads has been wonderful, the people are very friendly, very willing to help in any way.
Fresh Strawberries straight from the farm $7 per Kilo. Tomatoes $2 half a bucket any size or colour.
Beautiful Tomatoes, with taste.
We spent a day and went back to all the places we were at 25 years ago, also some new places as well
such as, The tiny town of Coral Cove, it is surrounded by a golf course. Inness Park, Bargara, has the most beautiful homes and lovely village atmosphere. Mon Repos is where we stayed when we were last here. Now you can`t stay, as it is a Turtle Rookery, There is a beautiful Caravan Park there but they have closed it down that is such a shame. Then we went on to Burnett Heads. It has not come on at all, it looks exactly the same.
All of these towns are on the coast, so most of the beaches, are volcanic rock and large lucky stones. Great walkways and beautiful parks.
Then you go to Burrum Heads and it is all sand. It is 36kilom north of Hervey Bay, so it is probably part of the great Sandy spit of Fraser Island.
On our way down to Burrum we called into Childers for a break.
That is a very busy town. Very well set up for travellers. In one of the back streets they have an area with enough space to park your caravans.
After a short stay we were on the road again, The Bruce Highway is also disgusting. I don`t know what people are to do if they get a flat tyre, as you cannot pull off to the side of the road. There is no shoulders.
Arrived at Burrum Heads the site is the worst we have ever had so tight, but as usual you can rely on your fellow travellers, they come out to help.
There are nice walks, a few little shops, no fish [ beginning to think there are none left in the ocean]
On Saturday morning we went to a market at Howard where we were very pleasantly surprised. As this is a very small town.
We were able to get most of our produce, and the market was quite large.
On Saturday night The people in the park put on a Xmas in July, It was very nice. The night started at 4pm for pre dinner drinks, that you take yourself. $22 per head Ham, Pork, and Turkey all cooked on a spit, Potatoes, Baked Pumpkin, Carrots. Peas and beans cooked with onion and bacon, plus cauliflower in cheese sauce. Gravy, Apple sauce with bread rolls and real Butter...... Desert was Xmas pudding and custard.
There were lollies on every table, plus Santa arrived and gave out gifts. also they had a lucky door prize one for males one for females. There was 120 turned up. They played 60`s music after, till about 10pm, as everyone turns into a pumpkin after that. Because they are all Peno`s. In bed by 8pm.
The only thing that spoiled the night was the temperature and the wind. It was quite cold, even though they put up tarps everywhere to try and stop it.
I am sure everyone still enjoyed the night.
On Sunday we went to Hervey Bay to see if it had changed since we were up here last. Allot of high rise, plus like everywhere else lots of shopping centres. not quite as much as we thought.
I wanted to go on another Dawn Whale Cruise, But they don`t start till the 28th of July.. Bugger....
We also wanted to catch up with some old friends of ours. But found out that after 48years of marriage they have broken up and are no longer in the area. So we don`t know where they are..
That was very sad, Tez used to go to school and live in the same street with David, he also did a boot making apprenticeship with him.
When we were married David drove his car for us.
They had a daughter who lived in Bateau Bay,every time they were down they would come in and see us. Tried their daughter,even she has moved. So no more leads. We were very disappointed.
Today we had to go back to Harvey Bay to send Hannah`s 21st Birthday Present.
Happy Birthday Han for Sunday.....
Monday, 25 June 2012
Noosa Qld
We arrived a day earlier than expected, That was a great surprise for Renee.
The weather Had changed and was coming up the coast, so we thought it best to get out and come up and get set up before it hit. Also Renee had said she was having Happy hour at the Village and wanted us to come, then after go out to dinner.
All a bit much in one day, to travel, set up, Go to happy hour, Then to dinner, we would turn into pumpkins by six. Hee! hee!
It was lovely to see her and Chris, they both look very well and very happy.
Renee has been in this industry for 20years but Chris is a printer and sign writer and he is amazing, to think he lives there and all is a big ask, but as he and his Friends said it isn`t your normal retirement village. It is like a resort. With allot of the residents very active and young at heart.
There are three pools, two heated, 1 spa, A gym,a library. a bar and pool room,indoor and outdoor bowling greens, a cinema. with a new movie every week. a hairdresser, a doctor, a podiatrist, and as well a great dinning room, for when you cant cook for yourself. Beautiful gardens surround the whole of the village. You have a bus at the door plus you are in walking distance of the shops and beach.
On Saturday I went with Chris to Eumundi Markets where he has a stall for their Designa Print.
It was good, I enjoyed being in the retail sector again. Only no pay this was a love job.
As it is virtually advertising his work shop.
We received good feed back and that is what we were there for.
Renee picked up her Dad and bought him out latter, then we went home about 1-30pm.
Because the weather has been dreadful, Chris`s friends all come out to see us as well, just to get away from the quagmire, of where they were staying.
Renee made arrangements with everyone, to come over on Sunday for the day at the retirement village, using their Facilities, as her unit wasn`t big enough for ten for lunch.
We started at 11 am with coffee and banana cake with caramel sauce, plus lemon slices. All of which Renee had made.We were in the pool room with a fire, plus the boys played pool.
Then we had Hamburgers for lunch, at one of the barbeque's.
Chris had set up outdoor heaters near the barbecue area, till we had lunch, then we returned to the
Bar and Pool Room area, Where we all played Kelly Pool, it was great. We all enjoyed it.
Everyone had a great day, all glad to have more room than a van in the rain.
To day we had a day of washing and catching up, also allowing Renee and Chris time out, for a day together.In the afternoon we called over to say goodbye to Kerry, Dave and Company. and wish them a safe trip.
Today we had a very nice day. Tez and I drove up to Rainbow beach on a 4 wheel drive track, the scenery was beautiful.
We went up to meet Sheila and Jeff whom we met at Bremer Bay, and have lunch.
Had a nice lunch and went for a walk through the national park. Left at 9am back at 5pm.It was a long, but lovely day, really nice to catch up with them again.
Sheila had not long lost her Mum since we had last seen them. and they were now staying with Jeff's niece at Maryborough.
Well the weather has today started to heat up a little and at least the sun is out.So Tez and I decided to have a drive around, went to Maroochydore to get my sunnies fixed.
No luck, sent us back to Noosa, We had already gone to a section of Noosa, Oh! well never mind it was a nice drive.
Today was happy hour at the Village again so Tez has been having a great time playing pool with the residents.
Another Saturday at the Markets with Chris. Not as busy as last week although last week was a long week-end, so there was allot more people around.
On the Sunday morning we went early to the farmers market, bought all our fruit and vege. It is all so fresh.We then went back to our van to take our produce home unloaded and met Renee and Chris at the barge to go up the north beach of Noosa for a barbie. It was like Pitt street. I think everyone was glad to see the sun.
On Tuesday we received a text to say the rest of the sickaworkinsix had arrived in Noosa.
We gave them time to do all their chores and see what they wanted to see, then we caught up with them for drinks, before they left the next day.
It was great to catch up. We had been in phone contact, but had not seen them since April.
I new they were going past the caravan park we were staying in, to leave for Brisbane and I new what time they would be going so early the next morning I was on the Highway waving goodbye.
Much to their surprise.
This week we have been to Two concerts of the Noosa Festival that Andrew was playing in.
Louise had arrived earlier that day on a flight with Chris coming back from the Coast.
The first one was at Boredos on the Thursday night, Andrew was playing with a Young man named Nick Christos, who was very funny. It was a Bawdy Cab re,[ my mothers day pressie.] Great night.
Then on Sunday, The boys played again with about 8 other entertainers. They had all day entertainment, with food and wine, it was unreal. Then we all headed to a bar for cheese and Bickies then to a Gourmet pizza place for dinner. Home at 9-30pm. Long day for us we normally are in bed at 7-30pm Ha! Ha!
We havn`t been able to get out much for the last couple of days as it is pouring rain and freezing, hasn`t got over 13deg yet.
QLD BEAUTIFUL ONE DAY PERFECT THE NEXT!!!!!!!!!!!! HEE! HEE!
Well we have now had seven days of rain and growing webbed feet. I don`t think we are supposed to come to Noosa, every time we do it rains and rains. Last time it was flooding.
Wednesday, because of the rain went to Renee`s and Chris`s and did the washing and stayed for dinner. Renee cooked shanks, mash and veggies. Bread and Butter pudding with Fig Ice cream. Beautiful.
Thursday night was Happy Hour at the village and Tez plays pool with Chris and the men at the Village.
After that we were invited to go to dinner with some of the residents, it was very nice and they were most hospitable. We had Beef Burgundy, Mash and peas. Plus Mud cake Berries and ice cream.
Tonight we are going to have dinner with Renee and Chris takeaway Chinese as Renee and Chris have the flu. Chris had it first and he decided to share. Hope they will be OK as they are going to Brisbane tomorrow for Andrew`s Birthday [Chris`s son] Supposed to be going to the races.[Hope it isn`t cold]
Should be good as today the sun has come out. AT LAST....
We have been drying everything out today and packing up, as we leave in the morning for Burrum Heads, just north of Hervey Bay.
The weather Had changed and was coming up the coast, so we thought it best to get out and come up and get set up before it hit. Also Renee had said she was having Happy hour at the Village and wanted us to come, then after go out to dinner.
All a bit much in one day, to travel, set up, Go to happy hour, Then to dinner, we would turn into pumpkins by six. Hee! hee!
It was lovely to see her and Chris, they both look very well and very happy.
Renee has been in this industry for 20years but Chris is a printer and sign writer and he is amazing, to think he lives there and all is a big ask, but as he and his Friends said it isn`t your normal retirement village. It is like a resort. With allot of the residents very active and young at heart.
There are three pools, two heated, 1 spa, A gym,a library. a bar and pool room,indoor and outdoor bowling greens, a cinema. with a new movie every week. a hairdresser, a doctor, a podiatrist, and as well a great dinning room, for when you cant cook for yourself. Beautiful gardens surround the whole of the village. You have a bus at the door plus you are in walking distance of the shops and beach.
On Saturday I went with Chris to Eumundi Markets where he has a stall for their Designa Print.
It was good, I enjoyed being in the retail sector again. Only no pay this was a love job.
As it is virtually advertising his work shop.
We received good feed back and that is what we were there for.
Renee picked up her Dad and bought him out latter, then we went home about 1-30pm.
Because the weather has been dreadful, Chris`s friends all come out to see us as well, just to get away from the quagmire, of where they were staying.
Renee made arrangements with everyone, to come over on Sunday for the day at the retirement village, using their Facilities, as her unit wasn`t big enough for ten for lunch.
We started at 11 am with coffee and banana cake with caramel sauce, plus lemon slices. All of which Renee had made.We were in the pool room with a fire, plus the boys played pool.
Then we had Hamburgers for lunch, at one of the barbeque's.
Chris had set up outdoor heaters near the barbecue area, till we had lunch, then we returned to the
Bar and Pool Room area, Where we all played Kelly Pool, it was great. We all enjoyed it.
Everyone had a great day, all glad to have more room than a van in the rain.
To day we had a day of washing and catching up, also allowing Renee and Chris time out, for a day together.In the afternoon we called over to say goodbye to Kerry, Dave and Company. and wish them a safe trip.
Today we had a very nice day. Tez and I drove up to Rainbow beach on a 4 wheel drive track, the scenery was beautiful.
We went up to meet Sheila and Jeff whom we met at Bremer Bay, and have lunch.
Had a nice lunch and went for a walk through the national park. Left at 9am back at 5pm.It was a long, but lovely day, really nice to catch up with them again.
Sheila had not long lost her Mum since we had last seen them. and they were now staying with Jeff's niece at Maryborough.
Well the weather has today started to heat up a little and at least the sun is out.So Tez and I decided to have a drive around, went to Maroochydore to get my sunnies fixed.
No luck, sent us back to Noosa, We had already gone to a section of Noosa, Oh! well never mind it was a nice drive.
Today was happy hour at the Village again so Tez has been having a great time playing pool with the residents.
Another Saturday at the Markets with Chris. Not as busy as last week although last week was a long week-end, so there was allot more people around.
On the Sunday morning we went early to the farmers market, bought all our fruit and vege. It is all so fresh.We then went back to our van to take our produce home unloaded and met Renee and Chris at the barge to go up the north beach of Noosa for a barbie. It was like Pitt street. I think everyone was glad to see the sun.
On Tuesday we received a text to say the rest of the sickaworkinsix had arrived in Noosa.
We gave them time to do all their chores and see what they wanted to see, then we caught up with them for drinks, before they left the next day.
It was great to catch up. We had been in phone contact, but had not seen them since April.
I new they were going past the caravan park we were staying in, to leave for Brisbane and I new what time they would be going so early the next morning I was on the Highway waving goodbye.
Much to their surprise.
This week we have been to Two concerts of the Noosa Festival that Andrew was playing in.
Louise had arrived earlier that day on a flight with Chris coming back from the Coast.
The first one was at Boredos on the Thursday night, Andrew was playing with a Young man named Nick Christos, who was very funny. It was a Bawdy Cab re,[ my mothers day pressie.] Great night.
Then on Sunday, The boys played again with about 8 other entertainers. They had all day entertainment, with food and wine, it was unreal. Then we all headed to a bar for cheese and Bickies then to a Gourmet pizza place for dinner. Home at 9-30pm. Long day for us we normally are in bed at 7-30pm Ha! Ha!
We havn`t been able to get out much for the last couple of days as it is pouring rain and freezing, hasn`t got over 13deg yet.
QLD BEAUTIFUL ONE DAY PERFECT THE NEXT!!!!!!!!!!!! HEE! HEE!
Well we have now had seven days of rain and growing webbed feet. I don`t think we are supposed to come to Noosa, every time we do it rains and rains. Last time it was flooding.
Wednesday, because of the rain went to Renee`s and Chris`s and did the washing and stayed for dinner. Renee cooked shanks, mash and veggies. Bread and Butter pudding with Fig Ice cream. Beautiful.
Thursday night was Happy Hour at the village and Tez plays pool with Chris and the men at the Village.
After that we were invited to go to dinner with some of the residents, it was very nice and they were most hospitable. We had Beef Burgundy, Mash and peas. Plus Mud cake Berries and ice cream.
Tonight we are going to have dinner with Renee and Chris takeaway Chinese as Renee and Chris have the flu. Chris had it first and he decided to share. Hope they will be OK as they are going to Brisbane tomorrow for Andrew`s Birthday [Chris`s son] Supposed to be going to the races.[Hope it isn`t cold]
Should be good as today the sun has come out. AT LAST....
We have been drying everything out today and packing up, as we leave in the morning for Burrum Heads, just north of Hervey Bay.
Tuesday, 5 June 2012
Urunga. N.S.W.
Oh my goodness, we were ever so glad to leave Armidale, the cold really knocked Tez and I about.
We are now thinking of moving further north. As we don`t know how our bodies would survive the winters again. So while we are up in the north we will look into it.
The both of us enjoyed the scenery, from Armidale to Urunga, coming down through Dorigo, it was truly beautiful. Everything was so green and lush, but then again I suppose it should be thinking back to all the rain they have had.
All the dairy farms looked great their cattle were in their element, fat and happy.
We stayed at Urunga Heads right on the water, it is a very pretty spot. The weather is even better.
Back in T shirts and shorts. No wind just blue skies and sunshine. with temps at 24 deg that felt like 35deg, after Armidale.
We have arrived a week before Anne and Merve as we wanted to clean the car and van before they arrive.Tez was also itching to get into some fishing.
I was able to get my hair done as well.
Tez and I also went to the market at Bellingin. Great veggies and bread etc. [ just love these farmers markets.]
We cant believe the amount of rabbits that are in the park, but also in the whole of Urunga, when you walk around. Tez has been feeding them by hand and we are waiting for them to hop into our van, they are so tame.
There is a great walk around the park and a board walk all the way out to the ocean it is approx 2.75 ks
when you turn back and look towards the park the mountains in the background is something else.
Anne and Merve arrived with their new van, Very nice, the interior is like John and Sandy`s. Although it is a different make theirs is a Fulcher.
It was great to see them, We can`t believe that we have now been away for 13 months.
Anne and I did some nice walks, While Merve and Tez drowned some crabs, nippers,and what ever else they could try for bait. Then they found a spot and caught a few bream. Tez was very happy nothing like a fresh bream for dinner.
We all went to Coffs, us to pay bills, Rego etc and groceries.
Anne and Merv wanted a few things for their van.
So we met back at the vans latter, gong our separate ways.
The Urunga club has just been re built, so we decided we would all go to the Chinese restaurant and have dinner, Tez had a Prawn Omelet as usual and dosn`t share, Merve didn`t want to share either so Anne and I did. We all enjoyed it.
On the Saturday Anne and I had a girls day at Bellingin, looking through all the shops, it was fun and I did not buy a thing, Just spent Anne`s money for her.
All of us also went to Sawtell for a drive. I wanted to catch up with Wendy who used to work with us. She is a very clever girl she is making baby dolls that are Gorgeous. She was happy to see us and us her.
We thought that it would be nice to travel on and go to Wooli for 4 days, only problem , the rain had started.
There isn't too much at Wooli , The Park is very nice right on the water. [Even the co,op. didn`t have any fish as the seas had been too big to get out of the bar.
When we were leaving, we found out that from May to Sept 20th they have a special pay for one week and get one week free. On any of their accommodation. How is that Unreal...
We went to Minni Waters even less there but nice.
Anne and Merve left us and went to her brothers at Tea gardens, with a stop at Port Macquarie.
While we, were going to go to Ballina or Brunswick Heads. The weather was so bad that we decided to keep on going till we drove out of it, [we hoped].and we did. So we stoped at Fingal Head opposite Tweed. For a few days.
Did washing, Shopping and Cleaning, also went to Uki looking for a friend of Renee`s Alana but she wasn`t home, it didn`t matter as we loved the drive out to mount Warning and Tez had a great pie and I had the best Quiche in the Uki Park for Lunch.
We are now about to head to Noosa to see Renee and Chris, It is almost two years since we have seen them. Can`t believe that..
We are now thinking of moving further north. As we don`t know how our bodies would survive the winters again. So while we are up in the north we will look into it.
The both of us enjoyed the scenery, from Armidale to Urunga, coming down through Dorigo, it was truly beautiful. Everything was so green and lush, but then again I suppose it should be thinking back to all the rain they have had.
All the dairy farms looked great their cattle were in their element, fat and happy.
We stayed at Urunga Heads right on the water, it is a very pretty spot. The weather is even better.
Back in T shirts and shorts. No wind just blue skies and sunshine. with temps at 24 deg that felt like 35deg, after Armidale.
We have arrived a week before Anne and Merve as we wanted to clean the car and van before they arrive.Tez was also itching to get into some fishing.
I was able to get my hair done as well.
Tez and I also went to the market at Bellingin. Great veggies and bread etc. [ just love these farmers markets.]
We cant believe the amount of rabbits that are in the park, but also in the whole of Urunga, when you walk around. Tez has been feeding them by hand and we are waiting for them to hop into our van, they are so tame.
There is a great walk around the park and a board walk all the way out to the ocean it is approx 2.75 ks
when you turn back and look towards the park the mountains in the background is something else.
Anne and Merve arrived with their new van, Very nice, the interior is like John and Sandy`s. Although it is a different make theirs is a Fulcher.
It was great to see them, We can`t believe that we have now been away for 13 months.
Anne and I did some nice walks, While Merve and Tez drowned some crabs, nippers,and what ever else they could try for bait. Then they found a spot and caught a few bream. Tez was very happy nothing like a fresh bream for dinner.
We all went to Coffs, us to pay bills, Rego etc and groceries.
Anne and Merv wanted a few things for their van.
So we met back at the vans latter, gong our separate ways.
The Urunga club has just been re built, so we decided we would all go to the Chinese restaurant and have dinner, Tez had a Prawn Omelet as usual and dosn`t share, Merve didn`t want to share either so Anne and I did. We all enjoyed it.
On the Saturday Anne and I had a girls day at Bellingin, looking through all the shops, it was fun and I did not buy a thing, Just spent Anne`s money for her.
All of us also went to Sawtell for a drive. I wanted to catch up with Wendy who used to work with us. She is a very clever girl she is making baby dolls that are Gorgeous. She was happy to see us and us her.
We thought that it would be nice to travel on and go to Wooli for 4 days, only problem , the rain had started.
There isn't too much at Wooli , The Park is very nice right on the water. [Even the co,op. didn`t have any fish as the seas had been too big to get out of the bar.
When we were leaving, we found out that from May to Sept 20th they have a special pay for one week and get one week free. On any of their accommodation. How is that Unreal...
We went to Minni Waters even less there but nice.
Anne and Merve left us and went to her brothers at Tea gardens, with a stop at Port Macquarie.
While we, were going to go to Ballina or Brunswick Heads. The weather was so bad that we decided to keep on going till we drove out of it, [we hoped].and we did. So we stoped at Fingal Head opposite Tweed. For a few days.
Did washing, Shopping and Cleaning, also went to Uki looking for a friend of Renee`s Alana but she wasn`t home, it didn`t matter as we loved the drive out to mount Warning and Tez had a great pie and I had the best Quiche in the Uki Park for Lunch.
We are now about to head to Noosa to see Renee and Chris, It is almost two years since we have seen them. Can`t believe that..
Tuesday, 29 May 2012
Dun Dreamin Condobolin, Parkes, & Armidale back in N.S.W.
As usual we were up early and on the road once again, with all the enthusiasm, to see and enjoy all the new towns with their tourist interests.
I know I seem to keep saying this, because it is true,The weather has been so kind to us, every day we get up to sunshine, It makes everything look so beautiful.
I am sure that is the reason we are up so early and enjoying each trip. so much, on its merits.
Today we are leaving Lake Cargelligo,heading toward Condobolin. Just outside Condo is a small town called Ootha. Don`t blink or you will miss it. Although there is a reason to stop. They have a tourist interest that is called the Utes in the Paddock. Well worth the drive off the Highway. Some people are so very clever.
Back in the car and off to Parkes,
Parkes is a very large town, with a great array of shops.
The Caravan park we chose was very nice, we booked in for 3 days, as we needed to wash, shop for groceries, plus go sight seeing.
We saw the Dish, unbelievable the size of it also its history.
Went to the Museum for Elvis,because in Parkes every January they have an Elvis Festival.
Thanks to one of the Wiggles who has been a huge fan and bought allot of memorabilia for the town.
Plus the old time Museum all at the Tourist Information Centre.
Where The staff are amazing. As always in those places it is hard to find fault.
If ever you do a trip like this, These centres are indispensable. Normally they are the first place you look for.They are full of information.
Since leaving Sandy I have been trying to find a vacuum the same as hers, that she had shared with Carol and I on the trip. at last we found it in Parkes Big W I thought all my Xmas`s had come at once. It is great.
After doing all we wanted too in Parkes, We are now heading North East to Gilgandra,We had stoped there on our way out. So we kept going on to Coonabarabran, we had a short break there to take a Photo of the town that was very nice. Then off to Gunnedah where we only stayed one night.
We are starting to get to the pretty part where all the Mountain Ranges are coming in.
Through Tamworth, where the Country Music Festival is held every year, We have also stayed there before with Carol, Stephen,John And Sandy.[ That was our trial run before we started our trip ]
So off to Armidale for 3 days to do the tourist thing. We drove out to the Dangars Falls and Gorge, through the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. It was beautiful, but I would love to see it at its peak, when it was raining. It is so steep, They say it is deafening when it is like that as you can actually hear the thud of the water hitting the bottom of the Gorge.
On our way out to the falls we passed a property with two people mustering a calf back to the heard, and finally I was able to get a photo of this happening.. YYYYYEEEEEESSSSSS
The next morning it was very hard but we had to get up early,to go on a tour of Armidale.
The temperature was minus 7 there was ice everywhere, I don`t think I was that cold even when we went to the snow. It was freezing, neither of us wanted to get out of bed.
Although we must admit the tour was incredible. It is run from the Tourist Information Centre. Free to all, and they have residents that donate their time to drive and another to do commentary.
The lady we had never stoped telling us the history for 3 1/2 hours. Plus morning tea. They really need to do this in every town so you get to know what is in the town and what its history is. This woman was so knowledgeable.
The next morning was minus 5. We have to be honest we couldn't`t wait to get out of there. It definitely did not agree with Tez and my Bones. I was so sore and so was Tez.
I know I seem to keep saying this, because it is true,The weather has been so kind to us, every day we get up to sunshine, It makes everything look so beautiful.
I am sure that is the reason we are up so early and enjoying each trip. so much, on its merits.
Today we are leaving Lake Cargelligo,heading toward Condobolin. Just outside Condo is a small town called Ootha. Don`t blink or you will miss it. Although there is a reason to stop. They have a tourist interest that is called the Utes in the Paddock. Well worth the drive off the Highway. Some people are so very clever.
Back in the car and off to Parkes,
Parkes is a very large town, with a great array of shops.
The Caravan park we chose was very nice, we booked in for 3 days, as we needed to wash, shop for groceries, plus go sight seeing.
We saw the Dish, unbelievable the size of it also its history.
Went to the Museum for Elvis,because in Parkes every January they have an Elvis Festival.
Thanks to one of the Wiggles who has been a huge fan and bought allot of memorabilia for the town.
Plus the old time Museum all at the Tourist Information Centre.
Where The staff are amazing. As always in those places it is hard to find fault.
If ever you do a trip like this, These centres are indispensable. Normally they are the first place you look for.They are full of information.
Since leaving Sandy I have been trying to find a vacuum the same as hers, that she had shared with Carol and I on the trip. at last we found it in Parkes Big W I thought all my Xmas`s had come at once. It is great.
After doing all we wanted too in Parkes, We are now heading North East to Gilgandra,We had stoped there on our way out. So we kept going on to Coonabarabran, we had a short break there to take a Photo of the town that was very nice. Then off to Gunnedah where we only stayed one night.
We are starting to get to the pretty part where all the Mountain Ranges are coming in.
Through Tamworth, where the Country Music Festival is held every year, We have also stayed there before with Carol, Stephen,John And Sandy.[ That was our trial run before we started our trip ]
So off to Armidale for 3 days to do the tourist thing. We drove out to the Dangars Falls and Gorge, through the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. It was beautiful, but I would love to see it at its peak, when it was raining. It is so steep, They say it is deafening when it is like that as you can actually hear the thud of the water hitting the bottom of the Gorge.
On our way out to the falls we passed a property with two people mustering a calf back to the heard, and finally I was able to get a photo of this happening.. YYYYYEEEEEESSSSSS
The next morning it was very hard but we had to get up early,to go on a tour of Armidale.
The temperature was minus 7 there was ice everywhere, I don`t think I was that cold even when we went to the snow. It was freezing, neither of us wanted to get out of bed.
Although we must admit the tour was incredible. It is run from the Tourist Information Centre. Free to all, and they have residents that donate their time to drive and another to do commentary.
The lady we had never stoped telling us the history for 3 1/2 hours. Plus morning tea. They really need to do this in every town so you get to know what is in the town and what its history is. This woman was so knowledgeable.
The next morning was minus 5. We have to be honest we couldn't`t wait to get out of there. It definitely did not agree with Tez and my Bones. I was so sore and so was Tez.
Sunday, 27 May 2012
Dundreamin Mildura, Hay, & Lake Gargeligo Back in N.S.W.
Tez and I went to Mildura, supposedly for a two day stay, and ended up staying a week. We loved it.
The Caravan Park was beautiful.
We were right on the waters edge of the Mighty Murray, with Paddle steamers and Large House Boats going up and Down, it was something else.
The facilities were excellent even hand cream in the toilets and even at the dump site.
They also had a pets laundry.
On the Sunday they had a free barbecue lunch, with entertainment from 2pm to 6pm.
It was the best park we have stayed in all the way the country.
We went out to Wentworth to see the Junction as to where the Darling River meets the Murray.
at Red Cliff there was a market as well as A huge tractor type vehicle called Big Lizzy, then we went to see the only steam train in the world that's engine is turned on a turn table.
The Paddle Steamer tour was very informative, I reckon it wouldn`t matter what question you asked the
Captain, he had the answerer he was incredible.
The town was so lovely being Autumn the trees looked great.
Bruce and Celie come and met us and had lunch, it was great to catch up with them.
Mildura had the best farmers market, Pumpkin Bread, Yum, Amazing Vanilla Slice, YUM ,YUM.
Muffins, Fig and ginger, apple and rhubarb, carrot and pecan, plus double choc. all to die for.
carrots even Tez liked,Beautiful veggies and fruit. Everything was so fresh as it was all grown locally.
We left Mildura and headed for Hay, we felt that, trip was not unlike travelling across the Nullarbor.
The scenery was very much the same, very flat and no trees.
It was a cute little town.More there than we thought.only stayed one night.
Then we headed for Lake Gargeligo.
The drive was on a secondary road and it was very good, no trucks.
We passed all the farms being ploughed by the Farmers and the soil is so red, it is so beautiful, after all the rain with the green grass on the side of the roads, It is a picture.
Some of the lovely towns we have passed have come to life with the rain.
All the rivers are so full it is making it hard to camp on the side of the road as it is very Boggy.
We arrived in Lake Gargeligo, It is a very small town. The Lake is full of lots of tortoise.
The park is very laid back, just take a space where ever you want and we will catch up with you latter on.Very clean, with a very large open Pitt fire for all to share.
We only stayed a night here as well, as even the Tourist Information Centre was closed.
In one afternoon we were able to see what was there.
It was a nice sunny day but a cold morning. The scenery was beautiful.
All the trees are at their best for Spring.
The Caravan Park was beautiful.
We were right on the waters edge of the Mighty Murray, with Paddle steamers and Large House Boats going up and Down, it was something else.
The facilities were excellent even hand cream in the toilets and even at the dump site.
They also had a pets laundry.
On the Sunday they had a free barbecue lunch, with entertainment from 2pm to 6pm.
It was the best park we have stayed in all the way the country.
We went out to Wentworth to see the Junction as to where the Darling River meets the Murray.
at Red Cliff there was a market as well as A huge tractor type vehicle called Big Lizzy, then we went to see the only steam train in the world that's engine is turned on a turn table.
The Paddle Steamer tour was very informative, I reckon it wouldn`t matter what question you asked the
Captain, he had the answerer he was incredible.
The town was so lovely being Autumn the trees looked great.
Bruce and Celie come and met us and had lunch, it was great to catch up with them.
Mildura had the best farmers market, Pumpkin Bread, Yum, Amazing Vanilla Slice, YUM ,YUM.
Muffins, Fig and ginger, apple and rhubarb, carrot and pecan, plus double choc. all to die for.
carrots even Tez liked,Beautiful veggies and fruit. Everything was so fresh as it was all grown locally.
We left Mildura and headed for Hay, we felt that, trip was not unlike travelling across the Nullarbor.
The scenery was very much the same, very flat and no trees.
It was a cute little town.More there than we thought.only stayed one night.
Then we headed for Lake Gargeligo.
The drive was on a secondary road and it was very good, no trucks.
We passed all the farms being ploughed by the Farmers and the soil is so red, it is so beautiful, after all the rain with the green grass on the side of the roads, It is a picture.
Some of the lovely towns we have passed have come to life with the rain.
All the rivers are so full it is making it hard to camp on the side of the road as it is very Boggy.
We arrived in Lake Gargeligo, It is a very small town. The Lake is full of lots of tortoise.
The park is very laid back, just take a space where ever you want and we will catch up with you latter on.Very clean, with a very large open Pitt fire for all to share.
We only stayed a night here as well, as even the Tourist Information Centre was closed.
In one afternoon we were able to see what was there.
It was a nice sunny day but a cold morning. The scenery was beautiful.
All the trees are at their best for Spring.
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