Hey Rocket - we have moved further south - firstly to a great spot called Herron Point, right on the estuary of the Murray River (WA), near Mandurah. Spent two lovely days there, met a guy we first ran into at Macrossen Park, near Charters Towers, had a great happy hour with him and another two couples - started about 10.30am finished about 6pm!!!!!!
Moved on from there to just near Busselton - a farm stay, 15k out of town, heaps of room (no facilities of course) $5 night, stay as long as you want.
There is a site called "Caravanovernightfarmstays" - online - join up, there are places all over Australia. Hows things with you guys?
Hot rods - ask Billeeeeeee about hot rods and my family, my brothers, their sons and my son, all into their hot cars and rods.
the rocket said
06:47 PM Oct 26, 2015
Jules, hey billy, do u like hotrods?
sposed to be raining but itis blowing a gale.
Going out for morning t tmrw. Tues. with my longest friend. been friends 50 years almost.
she is as lovely today as she was all that long ago.
cheers. Rocket n strop
the rocket said
03:27 PM Nov 11, 2015
Golly gee wiz, this page seems to be a bit stuck. Wanted to buy some perfume for a 30 something lady. Do you think white diamonds is ok or is that old fashioned now? Rocket
jules47 said
07:44 PM Nov 11, 2015
If it was me, I would love White Diamonds - as most women would - so reckon you are on the money there, Rocket.
We are staying at Walpole over here in WA at the moment. Today we went for a drive to The Valley of The Giants to do the Treetop Walk, a cantilever walkway right up near the tops of magnificent "tingle" trees - they are huuuuuuuuggggeeee! Some of the biggest ones have been burnt out - not sure how, lightning maybe, but no fires nearby, just burns the bottom inside out, leaving a "cave" - some of the caves are as big as a large tent - amazing.
Drove then to Denmark - about 50k east - lovely little town, went and had a look at the ocean beach - spectacular! On the way back we drove up to see the giant Tingle tree - it is immense - got some photos I will put up later.
Had a great day. Leaving tomorrow - destination unknown at this stage!
Vince said
08:57 PM Nov 13, 2015
Picked up our van from workshop after having some additional goodies fitted and we are off to Port Macquarie tomorrow......sadly just for the weekend.
aussie_paul said
09:48 PM Nov 13, 2015
After I had a major sleep in we had Olivia and her mum (our daughter Alex) visit and then Edwin and his parents Mark our son and his wife Michelle). Been a month since we saw Edwin, Mark, and Michelle!!!
aussie paul, u lucky duck. Yes, they certainly wear you out, but totally worth it. Beautiful. Grandies.
my grandaughter is having her birthday party today. It is a frozen theme. Party at 9.30 and she has been dressed ready since 5am. My daughter made the gluten free cake.
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-- Edited by the rocket on Saturday 14th of November 2015 03:38:17 PM
Currently in Albany WA - had a cold, now the boss has it as well, can't keep anything to yourself can you - hahaha!
Staying at a property 12k out of town - great spot, and cheap.
Wow - that cake looks professionally made - she will be getting orders from her friends!
Hows the old boy? Get some results?
the rocket said
01:41 PM Nov 14, 2015
hi jules,
old boy okay. is in bed, did a bit much yesterday. I am happy to do everything for him, but he is so stubborn and wants to do everything himself. still thinks he is20. can't be told. Strop says "not too much of the old"
the cake is cut. It is gluten free n kids love it. They sat trying all the colours and deciding which colour tasted the best. Orange was the consensus. Took so long to make it is only a love job.
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-- Edited by the rocket on Saturday 14th of November 2015 03:40:08 PM
Looks yummy inside as well! C'mon Gary - all you "old" guys reckon you don't get spoiled enough - let your lovely lady look after you. Take it easy.
the rocket said
09:14 AM Nov 17, 2015
Hi jules, having a happy hour today.
I wonder how many people read this section?
rocket
the rocket said
09:16 AM Nov 17, 2015
Hi jules, having a happy hour today.
I wonder how many people read this section?
rocket
Kaid said
01:31 PM Nov 17, 2015
Wow, that cake looks amazing. What a lucky little girl .
Sitting at home feeling sorry for myself.
Grandies gone. Other family gone.
Knee still bloody sore. Not game to drive yet
June said
02:46 PM Nov 17, 2015
the rocket wrote:
Hi jules, having a happy hour today.
I wonder how many people read this section?
rocket
Me, I do.
June C.
chicken said
03:19 PM Nov 17, 2015
Me too and enjoy but I don't like to reply very much as I have never met any of you guys and don't wish to look "pushy"
Chicken
jules47 said
04:07 PM Nov 17, 2015
Talk to us - we love a chat to new people - always a bit of fun!!!
the rocket said
06:25 PM Nov 17, 2015
Hi chicken, most of us have not met so dive in. What did you do today?
hi june, what did u do today?
Rocket
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chicken said
06:53 PM Nov 17, 2015
Thanks for the invite to chat. That is really nice. We are not travelling at present. Home getting ready for Christmas. Unfortunately had a funeral to go to today. Been very hot here in Melbourne. It made me wish we were away in the van - somewhere - anywhere. We can't get away until after Easter now.
Chicken.
jules47 said
10:05 PM Nov 17, 2015
Heard it was hot in Melbourne - bad fires down Devon Meadows way, near Cranbourne - hope you are not in a fire risk area Chicken. Lived in Melbourne most of my life, firstly in Sorrento (moved to Carins when I was 7 - 1954) moved down to Brisbane, for a while, then back to Melbourne, - Mordialloc, Somerville, Frankston.
Love travelling, we live on the road in motorhome, and love the life. Could never live in a house again. Will be with friends over here in WA at Christmas, looking forward to that.
Don't be shy - talk to us - join in the other sections of the forum - nobody on here bites!!!!
Thanks for your introduction Julis47. No fortunately we do not live in a fire danger area. It seems you have lived in some lovely areas. How long have you been on the road full time? We have been caravaning for over 20 years and travelled all over Australia seeing so many wonderful sights. We mainly travel through the winter but next year plan to go go into S.A. as this is the only state we have not ventured into a lot. Been to a lot of places in S.A. but not in too much depth, so looking forward to that.
Chicken
KFT said
11:35 AM Nov 18, 2015
the rocket wrote:
Hi jules, having a happy hour today.
I wonder how many people read this section?
rocket
I always look in to see who is having a chat and what it is about.
frank
the rocket said
09:39 AM Nov 19, 2015
Hi kft, jump in n have a chat with us. Rocket
June said
08:09 AM Nov 20, 2015
Spent yesterday ringing around getting quotes to have the roof of my little short wheel base Toyota van raised. Turns out, it could cost around $6,000 which is more than I paid for the van. I'm 4'10" tall and can't quite stand up inside, just need a few inches of head room, and crawling around in such a small area is driving me nuts! Thought of cutting a hole in the roof to put my head through, that would work, but be a bit cold in winter .
June C.
jules47 said
01:14 PM Nov 20, 2015
Hi June - I, too, am 4'10" tall - (no not short - TALL) - I used to be able to stand up in the back of a Mitsubishi van - and I could stand upright in my Coromal caravan, with no shoes on. Try that - sometimes it is only a half inch or so that makes the difference - take your shoes off!
June said
06:21 PM Nov 20, 2015
Gee Jules, if only it was that simple. I've owned several Kombivans over the years and no problems with them, loved the walk-through from the front seats, especially if it was raining. Had lots of room in them, long wheel base so plenty of room inside. Maybe over time I will shrink and then I will fit in more comfortably.
June C.
jules47 said
02:10 PM Nov 21, 2015
Shrink - I used to be 4'11-3/4" - one day my son went to put his arm around me, and said, where have you gone? Took me and measured me on "the door" (which has the whole family's heights over the years) - and I had shrunk to 4'10". So it could happen!!!!
June, that is a dilema. R u living permanently in it?
Jules, u r just the right size.
me, went to market n bought lots of fresh fruit n vegies. Now for the stir fry. Yum. Rocket
June said
04:19 PM Nov 22, 2015
the rocket wrote:
June, that is a dilema. R u living permanently in it?
Jules, u r just the right size.
me, went to market n bought lots of fresh fruit n vegies. Now for the stir fry. Yum. Rocket
No, don't live in it full time, have a home base here at Nerang, Gold Coast Qld. Family are scattered all over the map so call in to see them when on the road. Jules and I are most certainly the right size, we can do everything the bigger girls do and probably better (four children which include a set of twins!).
Today just taking it easy repacking the plastic containers that I have in the campervan and deciding what I want to take with me on my next trip. Always carry only the bare essentials anyway. June C.
jules47 said
04:27 PM Nov 22, 2015
June - where are you off to for your next trip? If you are heading to Victoria, why not call in and see some of the Grey Nomads at Greens Lake - 50k south of Echuca - great spot - large, free, flush toilets, water for washing etc., not drinking water though. Swim in the lake - the GN's are parked ot the right of the boat ramp, looking at the lake - a lot will be there till end of January at least I reckon.
Go the the Greens Lake forum on this site, there is a map, and a lot of photos, etc., you will enjoy them all - Dougwe, Glenelg, Yeoeleven, Happy Wanderer, and more.
the rocket said
08:05 PM Nov 22, 2015
Went to jb hifi to buy some dvd's to see us through strops chemo. before we went there i put washing on line. Got back just after a storm. Never mind. Regards. Rocket n strop
Moved on from there to just near Busselton - a farm stay, 15k out of town, heaps of room (no facilities of course) $5 night, stay as long as you want.
There is a site called "Caravanovernightfarmstays" - online - join up, there are places all over Australia. Hows things with you guys?
Hot rods - ask Billeeeeeee about hot rods and my family, my brothers, their sons and my son, all into their hot cars and rods.
Jules, hey billy, do u like hotrods?
sposed to be raining but itis blowing a gale.
Going out for morning t tmrw. Tues. with my longest friend. been friends 50 years almost.
she is as lovely today as she was all that long ago.
cheers. Rocket n strop
Golly gee wiz, this page seems to be a bit stuck. Wanted to buy some perfume for a 30 something lady. Do you think white diamonds is ok or is that old fashioned now? Rocket
We are staying at Walpole over here in WA at the moment. Today we went for a drive to The Valley of The Giants to do the Treetop Walk, a cantilever walkway right up near the tops of magnificent "tingle" trees - they are huuuuuuuuggggeeee! Some of the biggest ones have been burnt out - not sure how, lightning maybe, but no fires nearby, just burns the bottom inside out, leaving a "cave" - some of the caves are as big as a large tent - amazing.
Drove then to Denmark - about 50k east - lovely little town, went and had a look at the ocean beach - spectacular! On the way back we drove up to see the giant Tingle tree - it is immense - got some photos I will put up later.
Had a great day. Leaving tomorrow - destination unknown at this stage!
After I had a major sleep in we had Olivia and her mum (our daughter Alex) visit and then Edwin and his parents Mark our son and his wife Michelle). Been a month since we saw Edwin, Mark, and Michelle!!!
What a great afternoon.
Aussie Paul.
Olivia's Port Vila outfit and her first bra!!!
Hello everyone,
jules, great to hear u r having a good time.
vinie, what goodies did u get?
aussie paul, u lucky duck. Yes, they certainly wear you out, but totally worth it. Beautiful. Grandies.
my grandaughter is having her birthday party today. It is a frozen theme. Party at 9.30 and she has been dressed ready since 5am. My daughter made the gluten free cake.
-- Edited by the rocket on Saturday 14th of November 2015 09:34:08 AM
-- Edited by the rocket on Saturday 14th of November 2015 03:38:17 PM
Staying at a property 12k out of town - great spot, and cheap.
Wow - that cake looks professionally made - she will be getting orders from her friends!
Hows the old boy? Get some results?
hi jules,
old boy okay. is in bed, did a bit much yesterday. I am happy to do everything for him, but he is so stubborn and wants to do everything himself. still thinks he is20. can't be told. Strop says "not too much of the old"
the cake is cut. It is gluten free n kids love it. They sat trying all the colours and deciding which colour tasted the best. Orange was the consensus. Took so long to make it is only a love job.
-- Edited by the rocket on Saturday 14th of November 2015 03:30:33 PM
-- Edited by the rocket on Saturday 14th of November 2015 03:33:57 PM
-- Edited by the rocket on Saturday 14th of November 2015 03:40:08 PM
Hi jules, having a happy hour today.
I wonder how many people read this section?
rocket
Hi jules, having a happy hour today.
I wonder how many people read this section?
rocket
Sitting at home feeling sorry for myself.
Grandies gone. Other family gone.
Knee still bloody sore. Not game to drive yet
Me, I do.
June C.
Me too and enjoy but I don't like to reply very much as I have never met any of you guys and don't wish to look "pushy"
Chicken
Hi chicken, most of us have not met so dive in. What did you do today?
hi june, what did u do today?
Rocket
-- Edited by the rocket on Tuesday 17th of November 2015 06:26:36 PM
Thanks for the invite to chat. That is really nice. We are not travelling at present. Home getting ready for Christmas. Unfortunately had a funeral to go to today. Been very hot here in Melbourne. It made me wish we were away in the van - somewhere - anywhere. We can't get away until after Easter now.
Chicken.
Heard it was hot in Melbourne - bad fires down Devon Meadows way, near Cranbourne - hope you are not in a fire risk area Chicken. Lived in Melbourne most of my life, firstly in Sorrento (moved to Carins when I was 7 - 1954) moved down to Brisbane, for a while, then back to Melbourne, - Mordialloc, Somerville, Frankston.
Love travelling, we live on the road in motorhome, and love the life. Could never live in a house again. Will be with friends over here in WA at Christmas, looking forward to that.
Don't be shy - talk to us - join in the other sections of the forum - nobody on here bites!!!!
Thanks for your introduction Julis47. No fortunately we do not live in a fire danger area. It seems you have lived in some lovely areas. How long have you been on the road full time? We have been caravaning for over 20 years and travelled all over Australia seeing so many wonderful sights. We mainly travel through the winter but next year plan to go go into S.A. as this is the only state we have not ventured into a lot. Been to a lot of places in S.A. but not in too much depth, so looking forward to that.
Chicken
I always look in to see who is having a chat and what it is about.
frank
Hi kft, jump in n have a chat with us. Rocket
Spent yesterday ringing around getting quotes to have the roof of my little short wheel base Toyota van raised. Turns out, it could cost around $6,000 which is more than I paid for the van. I'm 4'10" tall and can't quite stand up inside, just need a few inches of head room, and crawling around in such a small area is driving me nuts! Thought of cutting a hole in the roof to put my head through, that would work, but be a bit cold in winter
.
June C.
Gee Jules, if only it was that simple. I've owned several Kombivans over the years and no problems with them, loved the walk-through from the front seats, especially if it was raining. Had lots of room in them, long wheel base so plenty of room inside. Maybe over time I will shrink and then I will fit in more comfortably.
June C.
Shrink - I used to be 4'11-3/4" - one day my son went to put his arm around me, and said, where have you gone? Took me and measured me on "the door" (which has the whole family's heights over the years) - and I had shrunk to 4'10". So it could happen!!!!
June, that is a dilema. R u living permanently in it?
Jules, u r just the right size.
me, went to market n bought lots of fresh fruit n vegies. Now for the stir fry. Yum. Rocket
No, don't live in it full time, have a home base here at Nerang, Gold Coast Qld. Family are scattered all over the map so call in to see them when on the road. Jules and I are most certainly the right size, we can do everything the bigger girls do and probably better (four children which include a set of twins!).
Today just taking it easy repacking the plastic containers that I have in the campervan and deciding what I want to take with me on my next trip. Always carry only the bare essentials anyway. June C.
Go the the Greens Lake forum on this site, there is a map, and a lot of photos, etc., you will enjoy them all - Dougwe, Glenelg, Yeoeleven, Happy Wanderer, and more.
Went to jb hifi to buy some dvd's to see us through strops chemo. before we went there i put washing on line. Got back just after a storm. Never mind. Regards. Rocket n strop