Change of plans, it is a womans right to change her mind, err yes well OK then
The person we were going to meet at the Elvis Festival in Parkes today, we found out overnight, will unfortunately not be there due to sickness Hopefully we will meet up with him in Tamworth
Our plan now is to stay at Green Lake for a few more days
Radar said
09:31 AM Jan 13, 2017
Tony Bev wrote:
Friday 13 January 2017
Friday the thirteenth
Change of plans, it is a womans right to change her mind, err yes well OK then
The person we were going to meet at the Elvis Festival in Parkes today, we found out overnight, will unfortunately not be there due to sickness Hopefully we will meet up with him in Tamworth
Our plan now is to stay at Green Lake for a few more days
You would be in good company at Greens, we would like to be enjoying that water and the friendship there.
Watching the TV yesterday morning, the interviewer was at Sydney Central Raiway Station talking with a Volunteer from Parkes, they hoping for 25000 people, I guess they will be 4 short.
Hope friend has a speedie recovery and you all have a great catch up in Tamworth.
Some free camps with water views or swimming holes on your way to Tamworth, a bit of the highway but very do able along sealed quiet roads.
Hay, Lake Cargelligo, Condobblin, Ponto Falls near Wellington, Mendoorin,
Enjoy your day.
the rocket said
11:12 AM Jan 13, 2017
Radar wrote:
Tony Bev wrote:
Friday 13 January 2017
Friday the thirteenth
Change of plans, it is a womans right to change her mind, err yes well OK then
The person we were going to meet at the Elvis Festival in Parkes today, we found out overnight, will unfortunately not be there due to sickness Hopefully we will meet up with him in Tamworth
Our plan now is to stay at Green Lake for a few more days
You would be in good company at Greens, we would like to be enjoying that water and the friendship there.
Watching the TV yesterday morning, the interviewer was at Sydney Central Raiway Station talking with a Volunteer from Parkes, they hoping for 25000 people, I guess they will be 4 short.
Hope friend has a speedie recovery and you all have a great catch up in Tamworth.
Some free camps with water views or swimming holes on your way to Tamworth, a bit of the highway but very do able along sealed quiet roads.
Hay, Lake Cargelligo, Condobblin, Ponto Falls near Wellington, Mendoorin,
Enjoy your day.
Friday the 13th. off to get a lotto ticket. Omg. Green lakes is magnificant.
jules47 said
12:03 PM Jan 13, 2017
Yep - the lake is a great place - spent a lot of time there in the past - weekends are great - so much entertainment - sinking boats, overturning jetskis, some unusual watercraft, and most people there are nice.
Aus-Kiwi said
12:08 PM Jan 13, 2017
Seeing it's ONLY 40* today I'm setting up to cut the lawns . Lol Don't like these chores over the weekend ! Although to us every day is like a weekend .
the rocket said
04:21 PM Jan 16, 2017
That would b hot work aus kiwi.
us. We r just kickin back eating peaches n nectarines n watchin the speed boats. Life is good.
jules47 said
09:48 PM Jan 16, 2017
..... I have been sitting out under awning watching grass grow where we are camped, along with the varied people who come camping - young families, older families, one family been coming here for 27 years - backpackers - tomorrow - I just might do the same - after a morning swim, and a mid afternoon swim as well.
the rocket said
11:05 AM Jan 17, 2017
Jules, where r u? U can pm me if u like.
jules47 said
12:09 PM Jan 17, 2017
Have pm'd Rocket - take care!
the rocket said
02:34 PM Jan 27, 2017
Well, how is everyone?
a week ago i was ready to put the doona away but every night since it has been cold.
jules47 said
10:49 PM Jan 27, 2017
You are in Victoria, now - they usually have lovely cool nights, even in summer - though there can be some hot ones.
How was your day in the City? The Victoria Market is open on Sunday - as well as The Esplanade, St Kilda - and Southbank has a great craft/art, food market, just over the river from Flinders St Station.
the rocket said
09:00 PM Jan 28, 2017
Hi jules, going to melbourne markets sunday N will go for a tram ride to st. kilda. The free trams are terrific.
Have been doing blog on here n it sure has been hair raising trying to get the photos and uploading correct. Anyway, have realized if i turn my ipad upside down when taking photos, the the photos r upright. So heres hoping.
Talk soon. Rocket
jules47 said
10:28 PM Jan 28, 2017
Enjoy the markets tomorrow - we used to have a stall at the Vic Market - bought our first block of land with the proceeds - hard work though.
Hope that works with your IPad.
the rocket said
05:54 PM Jan 31, 2017
hi jules, markets a bit slow but got some souvenirs. Went down the bottom end of the great ocean rd. today. Tmrw is caravan cleaning day. Regards rocket
the rocket said
08:54 PM Mar 15, 2017
hi jules, markets a bit slow but got some souvenirs. Went down the bottom end of the great ocean rd. today. Tmrw is caravan cleaning day. Regards rocket
My goodness, doesn't anyone want to come out n play.
strop went to wilsons prom yesterday. His 20 year old brain told his aging body to climb up steep hills. Believe he has to rest for a few days. ha ha.
jules47 said
12:38 PM Mar 17, 2017
Currently camped at Copeton Dam (Eastern Shore) - fantastic spot - we are right near the water front - had storms through the earlier part of the week, but all good now, sunshine with some puffy clouds, and light breeze. Inverell is the closest town, and a great little town it is - got everything you need - supermarkets, Big W, Rivers, Best 'n' Less etc., had a great day in there yesterday - if you come to Inverell, go to the Gem Shop - Katherine is the manager, and is very knowledgeable about her gems and stones.
In the local area are Copeton diamonds, amethyst and sapphires - yet to find any though!
the rocket said
06:50 PM Mar 21, 2017
Hi jules, would love to go searching for treasure. How is the weather. we r having a ball . By the way we r going to nimbin fir mardigrass. It is on our bucket list. Cheers
Radar said
07:24 PM Mar 22, 2017
Hi Rocket, keep on enjoying and take your time.
Hi Jules, we are at present on the Central Coast doing family thing, Morisset next week and then thinking of returning to the New England area to enjoy the autumn colours possibly basing ourselfs in Armidale for a week before looking for a cheaper option like Copten Dam. When we travel down from Brisbane last week on a mission we started to see the changing colours of trees and that changed our minds about Bathurst and Orange area.
We need to be at Lightning Ridge for the first weekend in May before returning to Brisbane for our next lot of must dos. A busy life.
So maybe there is a chance you will be able to show us where to park or not.
I will keep reading.
jules47 said
09:15 PM Mar 22, 2017
Would be great if you do come in Radar - we are camped in a row at the waterfront - another friend is parked up on a hill. Had other friends arrive this afternoon - (Old Boar) a past member - great to see them - been a while. Bit soft just at the moment, because of the recent rains - but should dry up if the rain holds off.
The area we are in is Lake Copeton, it is at Howell, Howell Road - good bitumen to the start of the camping area - then a gravel road, which is quite churned up at the moment. I will pm you my phone number - cheers - jules
Radar said
01:37 PM Apr 19, 2017
Tuesday moved out of Glen Innes after a pretty good Easter there in the showground. Headed west to Copeton Dam for a night. We were parked about 80 metres from the waters edge, used the remains of previous campers fire to cook dinner on, great night enjoying it almost to ourselves with a million stars. Sailed my rc sailing boat for awhile before dinner and then again after breakfast.
Now moved into Inverell Showground for few nights so we can look around the area.
jules47 said
09:53 PM Apr 20, 2017
Glad you liked Copeton Radar - we will go back there again for sure, sometime.
Radar said
08:50 PM Apr 22, 2017
After a few very pleasant days in Inverell we have ventured out to Cranky Rocks, it so peaceful, lots of bird life.
Tony Bev said
09:13 PM Apr 22, 2017
Getting my campervan ready, to roll out of town tomorrow, at about noon
I did not wash it, as I know that some people do not like rain
macka17 said
12:44 AM Apr 25, 2017
Put a battery in my Ute and went for a drive.
First time since Surgery 1st Feb.
Not allowed behind the wheel for 3 months by doc.
Almost felt like a human again. Almost.
Radar said
05:32 PM Apr 25, 2017
Hi Marka, you need to be careful 3 months away from the wheel at your age you may forget what you need to be doing.
Up early to the Dawn Service at Bingara NSW. Invited into there club for breakfast with scotch and milk, then drove over to Narrabri for there march and ceremony.
Very moving morning.
Lunch at the summit of Mtn Kaputa at 1500 metres. Cold and windy.
Now resting in the showgrounds tonight before heading west to Lightning Ridge.
wow, that is steep. We had a look at one in Mareeba a few years ago. House prices were reasonable, no exit fees, About $ 130 a week and normal real estate commision if you sold through them. You did have the option of using your own agent if you preferred.
the rocket said
09:52 AM May 9, 2017
Hello everyone,
sun is shining, its a beautiful day.
radar, what is happening at lightening ridge?
aussietony, tell us more.
macka, well done.
tony n bev, off again. Look at you two go.
jules, bet u had a good weekend.
Us, we had the van serviced. The hot water stopped working but now it is Fixed as well.
Radar said
03:03 PM May 9, 2017
Well Rocket where do I start.
After a very good Anzac Day we moved from Narrabri via Wee Waa taking in the Radio Telescropes, Barren Juntion for lunch, the weather turned a bit sour wind the blowing against us as we travelled. Spent the night in Walgett free camp which was relaxing with my brother and his wife
Next day we all headed to Cumborah on the way to Gramin Opal Fields, stopped for morning tea, talking, then lunch, then afternoon tea, still yacking, then dinner, camp fire.
Morning coms along unhitches our van goes for 80 ks drive around Gramin opal fields, have coffee at The Club in Paddock then did had bit of dig here and there before we knew it lunch time.
Over to Lightning Ridge to the caravan park to meet up with the rest of the group, did a bus tour which was good, had swim in the hot pool, talked a lot, drank a bit, did a lot of eating.
4 days later we hit the road for home, 2 days later in Brissey at appointments. Cleaned the van, washing done.
Now getting organised for the next adventure.
Is that enough. My water heater is fine.
the rocket said
08:10 AM May 11, 2017
Hi radar, ghee, u have been busy.
we had the car serviced. All good now for quite awhile.
jules47 said
12:06 PM May 11, 2017
Had another day in Nimbin - leaving tomorrow (Friday) - been raining a bit - but hey, so what!!! Have had a ball. This is our camp, surrounded by friends and like minded people at Nimbin for the Mardi Grass! 2017
Friday 13 January 2017
Friday the thirteenth
Change of plans, it is a womans right to change her mind, err yes well OK then
The person we were going to meet at the Elvis Festival in Parkes today, we found out overnight, will unfortunately not be there due to sickness
Hopefully we will meet up with him in Tamworth
Our plan now is to stay at Green Lake for a few more days
You would be in good company at Greens, we would like to be enjoying that water and the friendship there.
Watching the TV yesterday morning, the interviewer was at Sydney Central Raiway Station talking with a Volunteer from Parkes, they hoping for 25000 people, I guess they will be 4 short.
Hope friend has a speedie recovery and you all have a great catch up in Tamworth.
Some free camps with water views or swimming holes on your way to Tamworth, a bit of the highway but very do able along sealed quiet roads.
Hay, Lake Cargelligo, Condobblin, Ponto Falls near Wellington, Mendoorin,
Enjoy your day.
That would b hot work aus kiwi.
us. We r just kickin back eating peaches n nectarines n watchin the speed boats. Life is good.
..... I have been sitting out under awning watching grass grow where we are camped, along with the varied people who come camping - young families, older families, one family been coming here for 27 years - backpackers - tomorrow - I just might do the same - after a morning swim, and a mid afternoon swim as well.
Jules, where r u? U can pm me if u like.
Well, how is everyone?
a week ago i was ready to put the doona away but every night since it has been cold.
How was your day in the City? The Victoria Market is open on Sunday - as well as The Esplanade, St Kilda - and Southbank has a great craft/art, food market, just over the river from Flinders St Station.
Hi jules, going to melbourne markets sunday N will go for a tram ride to st. kilda. The free trams are terrific.
Have been doing blog on here n it sure has been hair raising trying to get the photos and uploading correct. Anyway, have realized if i turn my ipad upside down when taking photos, the the photos r upright. So heres hoping.
Talk soon. Rocket
Hope that works with your IPad.
hi jules, markets a bit slow but got some souvenirs. Went down the bottom end of the great ocean rd. today. Tmrw is caravan cleaning day. Regards rocket
hi jules, markets a bit slow but got some souvenirs. Went down the bottom end of the great ocean rd. today. Tmrw is caravan cleaning day. Regards rocket
My goodness, doesn't anyone want to come out n play.
strop went to wilsons prom yesterday. His 20 year old brain told his aging body to climb up steep hills. Believe he has to rest for a few days. ha ha.
In the local area are Copeton diamonds, amethyst and sapphires - yet to find any though!
Hi jules, would love to go searching for treasure. How is the weather. we r having a ball . By the way we r going to nimbin fir mardigrass. It is on our bucket list. Cheers
Hi Rocket, keep on enjoying and take your time.
Hi Jules, we are at present on the Central Coast doing family thing, Morisset next week and then thinking of returning to the New England area to enjoy the autumn colours possibly basing ourselfs in Armidale for a week before looking for a cheaper option like Copten Dam. When we travel down from Brisbane last week on a mission we started to see the changing colours of trees and that changed our minds about Bathurst and Orange area.
We need to be at Lightning Ridge for the first weekend in May before returning to Brisbane for our next lot of must dos. A busy life.
So maybe there is a chance you will be able to show us where to park or not.
I will keep reading.
The area we are in is Lake Copeton, it is at Howell, Howell Road - good bitumen to the start of the camping area - then a gravel road, which is quite churned up at the moment. I will pm you my phone number - cheers - jules
Tuesday moved out of Glen Innes after a pretty good Easter there in the showground. Headed west to Copeton Dam for a night. We were parked about 80 metres from the waters edge, used the remains of previous campers fire to cook dinner on, great night enjoying it almost to ourselves with a million stars. Sailed my rc sailing boat for awhile before dinner and then again after breakfast.
Now moved into Inverell Showground for few nights so we can look around the area.
After a few very pleasant days in Inverell we have ventured out to Cranky Rocks, it so peaceful, lots of bird life.
Getting my campervan ready, to roll out of town tomorrow, at about noon
I did not wash it, as I know that some people do not like rain 
First time since Surgery 1st Feb.
Not allowed behind the wheel for 3 months by doc.
Almost felt like a human again. Almost.
Hi Marka, you need to be careful 3 months away from the wheel at your age you may forget what you need to be doing.
Up early to the Dawn Service at Bingara NSW. Invited into there club for breakfast with scotch and milk, then drove over to Narrabri for there march and ceremony.
Very moving morning.
Lunch at the summit of Mtn Kaputa at 1500 metres. Cold and windy.
Now resting in the showgrounds tonight before heading west to Lightning Ridge.
wow, that is steep. We had a look at one in Mareeba a few years ago. House prices were reasonable, no exit fees, About $ 130 a week and normal real estate commision if you sold through them. You did have the option of using your own agent if you preferred.
Hello everyone,
sun is shining, its a beautiful day.
radar, what is happening at lightening ridge?
aussietony, tell us more.
macka, well done.
tony n bev, off again. Look at you two go.
jules, bet u had a good weekend.
Us, we had the van serviced. The hot water stopped working but now it is Fixed as well.
Well Rocket where do I start.
After a very good Anzac Day we moved from Narrabri via Wee Waa taking in the Radio Telescropes, Barren Juntion for lunch, the weather turned a bit sour wind the blowing against us as we travelled. Spent the night in Walgett free camp which was relaxing with my brother and his wife
Next day we all headed to Cumborah on the way to Gramin Opal Fields, stopped for morning tea, talking, then lunch, then afternoon tea, still yacking, then dinner, camp fire.
Morning coms along unhitches our van goes for 80 ks drive around Gramin opal fields, have coffee at The Club in Paddock then did had bit of dig here and there before we knew it lunch time.
Over to Lightning Ridge to the caravan park to meet up with the rest of the group, did a bus tour which was good, had swim in the hot pool, talked a lot, drank a bit, did a lot of eating.
4 days later we hit the road for home, 2 days later in Brissey at appointments. Cleaned the van, washing done.
Now getting organised for the next adventure.
Is that enough. My water heater is fine.
Hi radar, ghee, u have been busy.
we had the car serviced. All good now for quite awhile.
Had another day in Nimbin - leaving tomorrow (Friday) - been raining a bit - but hey, so what!!! Have had a ball. This is our camp, surrounded by friends and like minded people at Nimbin for the Mardi Grass! 2017