Hi jules, glad u had a good time. Spoke to another friend who went for the day and said it was really good. Not sure where the showgrounds is, but aerial photo looks great
mothers day today so busy.
Cheers
jules47 said
07:08 PM May 14, 2017
Showgrounds are in Cecil Street, main Street is Cullen Street - great camping, had a ball, met some absolute hoots - great fun!!! Happy mothers day - saw my daughter yesterday, and heard from my son this morning - life is good!
Tony Bev said
10:12 PM May 15, 2017
What did I do today?
Well all week I have been doing my civic duty I had been thinking so hard, about washing my motorhome, that ....
Yesterday it rained, in my hometown, and today the rain followed me along the road to Perth
the rocket said
08:44 AM May 16, 2017
Hello everyone,
tonynbev, enjoy your travels.
jules, glad u enjoyed mothers day.
me, mothers day. number 2 took me out for morning tea n gave me fancy soap. number 3 made me a fancy pillow case n visited for afternoon t, number 4 posted me a laminated chart of what i can n cannot eat with my ailments, (a lot of research), fancy soap n lavender lip balm n lolly pop (my favourite one)number 1 invited up over for roast dinner N gave me chocolates n hand cream. Would have been happy with a phone call from each. I am spoilt.
jules47 said
08:25 PM May 16, 2017
You had a good day there Rocket - I had lovely messages from my kids - my daughter gave me a beautiful scarf, some incense and a little nose inhaler - lovely, plus I saw her on the Saturday. My son sent a lovely message. A nice day, spent with some good friends in Palm Beach.
the rocket said
12:01 PM May 17, 2017
Jules, u did well.
u must b a good mum.
palm beach, is that in qld.
jules47 said
06:59 PM May 17, 2017
On the Gold Coast -near Currumbin - we were at friends place - big house right at the top of a beautiful canal - we had a Peace Fest - which is always good fun - musicians from 1pm - 8.30pm - great food, great company - bit of rain,, but didn't dampen the spirits.
sufil said
11:41 AM May 18, 2017
We have Kiwi-as visiting for a few days. Have done lots of socialising. Brandt made his world famous scones for morning tea yesterday and Lorraine made her pav which we devoured at Happy Hour.. having dessert before the main course is very acceptable!! Both were very nice. Brandt was going to get up early and go beach fishing this morning but his car doesn't appeared to have moved from where it was parked last night!! Today we are going to play tourist guide and visit the local towns and beaches.
jules47 said
08:26 PM May 18, 2017
Lovely people - and Brandt's scones are to die for!!! Enjoy.
the rocket said
10:49 AM Jun 4, 2017
Hi jules, i would like to have gone to the peace fest. Scones, mmmm yummy.
we had had a few hiccups with the van n long story short, we bought a new battery about 5 months ago n it packed it in. Took a week to get another under warranty. All good now.
Swoffer said
11:28 AM Jun 4, 2017
Today is lets run the still day .
jules47 said
09:06 PM Jun 4, 2017
I'll let you know next year - it is usually around 7th May - very casual and friendly - you would love it - the music is fantastic - all types of music - some amazing voices - look up a band called Sticky Rocks - fantastic!!! Great food and people.
Cold down here !
the rocket said
11:20 AM Jun 16, 2017
Hi jules, will put it in my diary.
weathers been a bit crappy.
Had lunch with my oldest friend of 52 years. May not see each other for many months but when we do it is like we see each other all the time. Just pick up where we left off.
Was thinking of teaching he grandies how to play elastic. Do u remember how it goes. I forget.
jules47 said
08:55 PM Jun 16, 2017
We are in SA - freezing at night, but ok days. cool but sunny. Great when you see old friends, which I did recently.
Never played elastics - is that where you have two stretchy ropes of elastics, and jump through?
Aus-Kiwi said
10:49 AM Jun 17, 2017
Sold rental and bringing all my garage equipment home . My patio is full of things like 270 amp big welder, pipe bending, press , engine stands , engine hoist, work tables , vices and lawn mowers . To be put away on already full shed . Ahh !! Totally debt free now ! Can't believe how much house prices have increased !! Sorry this isn't a doom & gloom post . Lol
-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Saturday 17th of June 2017 11:25:52 AM
Today I'm making limoncello as I have an abundance of lemons, when I'm done with peeling lemons and placing the peel into alcohol, I'm going to get back to working on some espadrille type footwear like the picture on your avatar, and so far my efforts look fabulous, I enjoy being creative, and love that type of footware in your av, its inspired me to make my own pair. .....with a smile Kisha.
-- Edited by Kisha on Saturday 17th of June 2017 01:25:37 PM
jules47 said
04:29 PM Jun 17, 2017
Sitting just outside Mt Gambier, beside Little Blue Lake - not a bad free camp - no facilities except rubbish bin, though. Water in the lake has blue green algae, so can't be used.
I too am being a bit creative lately, making infinity scarves (cowls) in gorgeous colours, for myself and friends and family. hope they all like them.
Radar said
06:44 PM Jun 17, 2017
M comment is also not doom or groom.
We are in Austria enjoying summer, celebrating the arrival of our first Grand daughter. Emily Brigitte.
Myself while grandmother cuddles the baby, I am safer outside cutting, spitting and storing firewood for next winter before the snow arrives.
I only do couple of hours here and there, 4 weeks today, my lot is where the machine, can not take all the credit.
I now have 5 logs to cut and spit, waiting for some help to put them on frame, they are a little heavy.
We do extra lots of walking while we are over here, it is very easy to walk into the city just for coffee maybe dinner.
For the most relaxing.
Cadpete said
10:00 PM Jun 18, 2017
When I was in the UK during May I bought the castings for a new steam engine (I'm a model engineer). Did some serious inroads to the start of the machining. It's a Stuart 10V if that tells you anything :)
Radar said
02:29 AM Jun 19, 2017
Hi Cadpete
I like a photo of it. As I belong to a model boat club in Brisbane and we do have some totally home made stream engines.
Myself buy ready made radio controlled sail boats, just love it. I wish sometimes I got involve earlier but work would of got in the road.
Cadpete said
10:55 PM Jun 19, 2017
No problems Radar - here's one of the web
I'll get a few shots of my build tomorrow - sheds all locked up at the moment :)
Here is a few of my collection started 4 years ago with no intention of owning or building boats just went down to say hello to friend and the rest is histoy.
The blue sail boat I purchased for size to take with me in the caravan, I think I am well over 20 lakes, ponds, dams, rivers and everything in between to float my boat on in the eastern states.
The second is my start the red boat I made out of balsa, then I was given a couple and the one with the blue keel is my favorite a replica of the Australia 2, a metre long and sales well.
The third is Daves ww1 British battle ship, totally home built stream engine, most Tuesdays morning he bring it down to the club lake to cruise about. Other times he sails.
I would guess that there would be about a dozen or so stream powered craft tugs, paddle wheelers, navel crafts.
Forth photo, I just remembered this one built by bobby a shipwright, most of the older members are migrants from UK that have grown up playing with models.
Thanks for the pics of the boats - almost looks like a Matchbox Flower Class corvette in that 1st photo - I converted one to RC in the 70's - very seaworthy vessel, I would leave her in the canal where I sailed when boats came pass :) Here's a photo of how far I have got with the 10V, including todays effort of the piston, piston shaft and crosshead.
Everything is just balanced at the moment - I won't do the various joining bolts and studs until final assembly to ensure everything gets aligned where it needs to.
strop n i r heading to nth. Qld. To escape the cold weather.
Cadpete said
09:38 PM Jul 1, 2017
I have also built full size boats - two 10' dinghy's (one stitch and tape and the other clinker) and two kayaks, a single and a double seater.
ruby6689 said
08:17 PM Jul 8, 2017
We went to the Lismore Caravan and Camping show today. I loved sticky beaking at all the caravans and came away very happy in the knowledge that the 2014 Coachman van we have just purchased is perfect for us.
I had a lust of things I wanted to buy but came away empty handed as there was very little in the way of accessories on offer. Plenty of random stalls selling magic pens, shoe cleaner, wine, weight loss machines, cosmetics etc etc.
I enjoyed the show but I do wonder why these stalls are included.
jules47 said
08:42 PM Jul 8, 2017
Ruby6689 - I agree - why do they have these other stalls at a caravan and camping show - so the organisers can make more money I suppose. The only thing these shows are good for I think is so you can have a look through the new caravans - you might see something you can incorporate into your present van.
Most of the prices of the accessories etc., are the same as in the store, with maybe a special or two. Couple of years ago, we went to the Brisbane C & C Show - $12 for parking in the oval, $12.00 ea for entry - didn't pay anything for our argument -
absolutely not one single thing did we see that we simply could not do without - never again
Radar said
09:21 PM Jul 8, 2017
Hi All
I now treat caravan shows as just that, a show and a day out.
Ruby most times any accessories you purchase at show you probably find it will end up not being used, we find that the odd thing we get from the op shops are the most useful.
We picked our 2012 secondhand caravan up from a clearance sale, it was not very well presented explaining the reduce price but had a good look at it, I figured I could clean it, add some things we wanted and I saved about $20000 on new one which I was prepared to pay, now have a very usable caravan. 10 weeks so far this year and looking to put more nights up.
Presently staying in Austria for couple of months with in days of returning we will be off exploring somewhere in Queensland.
Hi jules, glad u had a good time. Spoke to another friend who went for the day and said it was really good. Not sure where the showgrounds is, but aerial photo looks great
mothers day today so busy.
Cheers
What did I do today?
Well all week I have been doing my civic duty
I had been thinking so hard, about washing my motorhome, that ....
Yesterday it rained, in my hometown, and today the rain followed me along the road to Perth
Hello everyone,
tonynbev, enjoy your travels.
jules, glad u enjoyed mothers day.
me, mothers day. number 2 took me out for morning tea n gave me fancy soap. number 3 made me a fancy pillow case n visited for afternoon t, number 4 posted me a laminated chart of what i can n cannot eat with my ailments, (a lot of research), fancy soap n lavender lip balm n lolly pop (my favourite one)number 1 invited up over for roast dinner N gave me chocolates n hand cream. Would have been happy with a phone call from each. I am spoilt.
Jules, u did well.
u must b a good mum.
palm beach, is that in qld.
Hi jules, i would like to have gone to the peace fest. Scones, mmmm yummy.
we had had a few hiccups with the van n long story short, we bought a new battery about 5 months ago n it packed it in. Took a week to get another under warranty. All good now.
I'll let you know next year - it is usually around 7th May - very casual and friendly - you would love it - the music is fantastic - all types of music - some amazing voices - look up a band called Sticky Rocks - fantastic!!! Great food and people.
Cold down here !
Hi jules, will put it in my diary.
weathers been a bit crappy.
Had lunch with my oldest friend of 52 years. May not see each other for many months but when we do it is like we see each other all the time. Just pick up where we left off.
Was thinking of teaching he grandies how to play elastic. Do u remember how it goes. I forget.
Never played elastics - is that where you have two stretchy ropes of elastics, and jump through?
Sold rental and bringing all my garage equipment home . My patio is full of things like 270 amp big welder, pipe bending, press , engine stands , engine hoist, work tables , vices and lawn mowers . To be put away on already full shed . Ahh !! Totally debt free now ! Can't believe how much house prices have increased !! Sorry this isn't a doom & gloom post . Lol
-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Saturday 17th of June 2017 11:25:52 AM
The rocket
Today I'm making limoncello as I have an abundance of lemons, when I'm done with peeling lemons and placing the peel into alcohol, I'm going to get back to working on some espadrille type footwear like the picture on your avatar, and so far my efforts look fabulous, I enjoy being creative, and love that type of footware in your av, its inspired me to make my own pair. .....with a smile Kisha.
-- Edited by Kisha on Saturday 17th of June 2017 01:25:37 PM
I too am being a bit creative lately, making infinity scarves (cowls) in gorgeous colours, for myself and friends and family. hope they all like them.
M comment is also not doom or groom.
We are in Austria enjoying summer, celebrating the arrival of our first Grand daughter. Emily Brigitte.
Myself while grandmother cuddles the baby, I am safer outside cutting, spitting and storing firewood for next winter before the snow arrives.
I only do couple of hours here and there, 4 weeks today, my lot is where the machine, can not take all the credit.
I now have 5 logs to cut and spit, waiting for some help to put them on frame, they are a little heavy.
We do extra lots of walking while we are over here, it is very easy to walk into the city just for coffee maybe dinner.
For the most relaxing.
When I was in the UK during May I bought the castings for a new steam engine (I'm a model engineer). Did some serious inroads to the start of the machining. It's a Stuart 10V if that tells you anything :)
Hi Cadpete
I like a photo of it. As I belong to a model boat club in Brisbane and we do have some totally home made stream engines.
Myself buy ready made radio controlled sail boats, just love it. I wish sometimes I got involve earlier but work would of got in the road.
No problems Radar - here's one of the web
I'll get a few shots of my build tomorrow - sheds all locked up at the moment :)
Hi Cadpete
Here is a few of my collection started 4 years ago with no intention of owning or building boats just went down to say hello to friend and the rest is histoy.
The blue sail boat I purchased for size to take with me in the caravan, I think I am well over 20 lakes, ponds, dams, rivers and everything in between to float my boat on in the eastern states.
The second is my start the red boat I made out of balsa, then I was given a couple and the one with the blue keel is my favorite a replica of the Australia 2, a metre long and sales well.
The third is Daves ww1 British battle ship, totally home built stream engine, most Tuesdays morning he bring it down to the club lake to cruise about. Other times he sails.
I would guess that there would be about a dozen or so stream powered craft tugs, paddle wheelers, navel crafts.
Forth photo, I just remembered this one built by bobby a shipwright, most of the older members are migrants from UK that have grown up playing with models.
Enjoy enjoy sharing.
G'day Radar,
Thanks for the pics of the boats - almost looks like a Matchbox Flower Class corvette in that 1st photo - I converted one to RC in the 70's - very seaworthy vessel, I would leave her in the canal where I sailed when boats came pass :) Here's a photo of how far I have got with the 10V, including todays effort of the piston, piston shaft and crosshead.
Everything is just balanced at the moment - I won't do the various joining bolts and studs until final assembly to ensure everything gets aligned where it needs to.
Pete
Hi cadpete, looks like u enjoy building boats.
strop n i r heading to nth. Qld. To escape the cold weather.
I have also built full size boats - two 10' dinghy's (one stitch and tape and the other clinker) and two kayaks, a single and a double seater.
I had a lust of things I wanted to buy but came away empty handed as there was very little in the way of accessories on offer. Plenty of random stalls selling magic pens, shoe cleaner, wine, weight loss machines, cosmetics etc etc.
I enjoyed the show but I do wonder why these stalls are included.
Most of the prices of the accessories etc., are the same as in the store, with maybe a special or two. Couple of years ago, we went to the Brisbane C & C Show - $12 for parking in the oval, $12.00 ea for entry - didn't pay anything for our argument -
absolutely not one single thing did we see that we simply could not do without - never again
Hi All
I now treat caravan shows as just that, a show and a day out.
Ruby most times any accessories you purchase at show you probably find it will end up not being used, we find that the odd thing we get from the op shops are the most useful.
We picked our 2012 secondhand caravan up from a clearance sale, it was not very well presented explaining the reduce price but had a good look at it, I figured I could clean it, add some things we wanted and I saved about $20000 on new one which I was prepared to pay, now have a very usable caravan. 10 weeks so far this year and looking to put more nights up.
Presently staying in Austria for couple of months with in days of returning we will be off exploring somewhere in Queensland.