Very nice view - We are at a place on the Nullarbor near Southern Cross called Karalee Rocks and Dam - big dam, huge big rock - flat, with a stone wall. about 18 inches or so high, the water runs off the rock, round the wall to a channel with leads to a stone aquaduct for water to flow to the dam. Lots of these over here in the west. You should come over - beautiful places, can stay on the bitumen and not go on a dirt road at all.
You are missing out on so much.
msg said
07:12 PM Sep 5, 2017
Will we be seeing you two soon Jules? lol. Still at Charleville.!!!!
jules47 said
10:36 AM Sep 6, 2017
Not for a while yet msg - we have only been over here a few weeks - get together in 2 weeks time - then head off the see some sites, meet up with people along the way. We will eventually get back over East, just not sure when!!!
You must be sick of Charleville by now, you going to wait for Norm and Julie?
msg said
06:04 PM Sep 6, 2017
For the next couple of days Jules. Looks like they may be able to get the bus fixed Friday or Monday. Then will make a decision. Will try to get a summer holiday in to come and visit you.
Aus-Kiwi said
06:23 PM Sep 6, 2017
Painting concrete tile roof .
-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Wednesday 6th of September 2017 06:26:42 PM
-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Wednesday 6th of September 2017 06:28:35 PM
Today I spun up a couple of wheel washers on the lathe for a grinder I'm making. I'm totally over bench grinders that shake, rattle and roll. I have one bolted to a stand I made specifically to sharpen drill bits (in a jig I made of course), the dam thing shakes like a rattler. Impossible to find a BG that has 'proper' wheel washers that hold the grinding wheels straight, so I'm making my own.
This type of drill sharpening is called four facet, used in lathes and such. Takes me ages to do these things now with PsA, can only use my arms/hands for very short periods, and boy do I pay for it afterwards!
Nope, not a fitter and turner, it's just a hobby that went horribly wrong, I now have a workshop that puts many professional workshops to shame. Keeps me of the streets at night!
-- Edited by toglhot on Wednesday 6th of September 2017 06:45:49 PM
-- Edited by toglhot on Wednesday 6th of September 2017 06:47:47 PM
For the next couple of days Jules. Looks like they may be able to get the bus fixed Friday or Monday. Then will make a decision. Will try to get a summer holiday in to come and visit you.
That would be terrific - hope they are able to get it fixed asap - say g'day from us ..
Radar said
09:11 PM Sep 6, 2017
toglhot wrote:
Today I spun up a couple of wheel washers on the lathe for a grinder I'm making. I'm totally over bench grinders that shake, rattle and roll. I have one bolted to a stand I made specifically to sharpen drill bits (in a jig I made of course), the dam thing shakes like a rattler. Impossible to find a BG that has 'proper' wheel washers that hold the grinding wheels straight, so I'm making my own.
This type of drill sharpening is called four facet, used in lathes and such. Takes me ages to do these things now with PsA, can only use my arms/hands for very short periods, and boy do I pay for it afterwards!
Nope, not a fitter and turner, it's just a hobby that went horribly wrong, I now have a workshop that puts many professional workshops to shame. Keeps me of the streets at night!
Nice work, I know how you feel, when I turn my grinder on and pick up up the job bit that I need to grind, the grinder has managed to vibrate to the other end of the garage.
Never mind, its called exercise.
I am slowly getting the caravan ready to leave home for a couple of months. I am sure there was some small jobs I needed to do before we go again.
Amazing how you forget small things which will become important when your away in the caravan.
Have fun.
buffy61 said
10:23 PM Sep 8, 2017
Today we went to the Caravan and Camping show in Townsville. A few nice new rigs there...just need to win lotto!
the rocket said
01:23 PM Sep 23, 2017
Hi buffy, put the lotto on. Hope u win first prize Or at least enough to buy want u would like.
regards rocket
we r enjoying the company of our family for a few weeks.
the rocket said
01:51 PM Sep 23, 2017
Hi buffy, put the lotto on. Hope u win first prize Or at least enough to buy want u would like.
regards rocket
we r enjoying the company of our family for a few weeks.
jules47 said
10:01 PM Sep 23, 2017
Had a bit of a gathering of nomads today - around the fire pit, yesterday was a shocker - driving rain and horrible wind - today we had little bit of rain, and some sunshine - so we enjoyed our afternoon tea around the fire - nice and warm.
Cadpete said
11:46 PM Sep 24, 2017
This morning was spent at my model engineering club (NDMES in Balcatta, WA) with our public run day, this month all proceeds went to the Cancer Council, I think the cheque was in the order of $3000! Not bad for 4 hours work (read play). This afternoon was spent doing nothing but recovering!
the rocket said
04:51 PM Oct 1, 2017
Cadpete, sounds like a fun day.
jules, when r ya gunna stoke up the fires on the east coast.
went to the channon markets n bought some beut clothes. Stayed camped next to me mate for 3 nights.
been travelling around sth. East qld. Toowoomba flower show
Beautiul flowers Rocket - always wanted to goto Channon markets - but never got out of bed early enough hhahahaha
Mobi Condo said
03:05 PM Oct 4, 2017
Gee! I am not to sure of what I have done today - best I look on face book to see!
aussie_paul said
05:25 PM Oct 4, 2017
Decided to put the exterior bamboo blinds on two windows. Fell off ladder, caught my strides as I fell. Ruined the strides BUT no damage to me. Some mothers do have'em!!!!
I think you were actually practicing standing on street corners mate.
Check your PM's.
I spent time watering at the house sit but not sure about tomorrow yet.
the rocket said
04:06 PM Oct 5, 2017
Hi aussie paul, lucky you did not do yourself a damage.
dougwe, always good to hose the garden.
had some rain, that was nice. Bought 2 chairs at aldi for $20. Can hold 150 kg. Pretty good. Chops $14 a kg. Guess we will be eating chops for awhile.
jules47 said
08:43 PM Oct 5, 2017
Our internet dongle decided not to be charged up any more! Not bad, about two and half years, pretty well non stop. Thought we would have to go to Geraldton, nearest biggish town, got Dongara, went in and there was a Leading Edge computer/office store, got the dongle, no worries 4GX. Great free camp just off the highway as well, huge grassed area, toilets, walk into town - IGA, bottle, PO, banks, etc., Think we have done our bit of support for this nice little town, with some of the best Moreton Bay figs - huge!
the rocket said
07:54 PM Oct 9, 2017
jules, hope u get your dongle sorted out.
us, just livin the dream. Life is good.
Tony Bev said
03:39 AM Oct 14, 2017
What did I do today, I sold my old caravan, so that was a bit of a milestone The caravan had some sentimental value, as it was paid for
I was showing son in law, how to change the front springs on his old Ford XC, as I have a pit in my little shed
In a normal situation, I will pull the low pop top caravan out by hand, as I no longer have a vehicle with a tow bar, do the dirty deed in the shed, then push the caravan back in front of the shed
I accidentally fell down the pit, yes I know that it was a silly thing to do, and I will never be doing an encore of that particular act
Being very stiff and sore, with a big bruise on my side, I was not looking forward to pushing the caravan back, up the driveway
A person advertised they were buying vintage caravans, as my caravan was 1978, he was happy to buy, and I was happy to sell
Purchased for $4,500 about 17 years ago, spent about $1,000 doing it up, done some short trips, and one lap, sold for $1,500
Didge said
04:58 PM Oct 19, 2017
finished the prado clean up after our nt Qld trip last month
jules47 said
08:51 PM Oct 19, 2017
Would you like to clean our motorhome while your on the tap Didge? Desperately needs a good clean outside.
the rocket said
09:33 AM Oct 21, 2017
Rain,rain was really nice but now itstime for the sun to shine.
the rocket said
02:27 PM Oct 24, 2017
Blue sky day. Talked to a few backpackers. Watching the kookaburras on my awning arm. While planning our next adventure. Nth. Qld.
jules47 said
04:02 PM Oct 24, 2017
We have been having poor reception, but put the big antenna up this morning, so all good now (only got here two days ago) - at a free camp in the middle of a state forest - Marrinup Town Campsite - near Dwellingup or Pinjara -long drop loos, no water, but a big bin, and so quiet at night, and dark.
Tony Bev said
10:23 AM Oct 26, 2017
Big plans for today
Finish packing the motorhome, for a five day trip
Appointment to see doctor at local skin cancer clinic, to have stitches removes
A reminder to our younger members Do as I say, and not as I do Slop, slap, and put on your hat
Early afternoon, head off to the Nambung Country Music Festival
The weather will not be the best, but I look on the bright side It will balance out for last year, when I got sunburned
Hi radar, thanks.
jules, the statue in centre of warwick has a scarf and beannie on. And is sooooo cold at night.
beautiful blue sky day today though.
Hello everyone.
this is my view of the world today from lennox head. Life is good.
You are missing out on so much.
You must be sick of Charleville by now, you going to wait for Norm and Julie?
-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Wednesday 6th of September 2017 06:26:42 PM
-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Wednesday 6th of September 2017 06:28:35 PM
Today I spun up a couple of wheel washers on the lathe for a grinder I'm making. I'm totally over bench grinders that shake, rattle and roll. I have one bolted to a stand I made specifically to sharpen drill bits (in a jig I made of course), the dam thing shakes like a rattler. Impossible to find a BG that has 'proper' wheel washers that hold the grinding wheels straight, so I'm making my own.
This type of drill sharpening is called four facet, used in lathes and such. Takes me ages to do these things now with PsA, can only use my arms/hands for very short periods, and boy do I pay for it afterwards!
Nope, not a fitter and turner, it's just a hobby that went horribly wrong, I now have a workshop that puts many professional workshops to shame. Keeps me of the streets at night!
-- Edited by toglhot on Wednesday 6th of September 2017 06:45:49 PM
-- Edited by toglhot on Wednesday 6th of September 2017 06:47:47 PM
That would be terrific - hope they are able to get it fixed asap - say g'day from us ..
Nice work, I know how you feel, when I turn my grinder on and pick up up the job bit that I need to grind, the grinder has managed to vibrate to the other end of the garage.
Never mind, its called exercise.
I am slowly getting the caravan ready to leave home for a couple of months. I am sure there was some small jobs I needed to do before we go again.
Amazing how you forget small things which will become important when your away in the caravan.
Have fun.
Hi buffy, put the lotto on. Hope u win first prize Or at least enough to buy want u would like.
regards rocket
we r enjoying the company of our family for a few weeks.
Hi buffy, put the lotto on. Hope u win first prize Or at least enough to buy want u would like.
regards rocket
we r enjoying the company of our family for a few weeks.
This morning was spent at my model engineering club (NDMES in Balcatta, WA) with our public run day, this month all proceeds went to the Cancer Council, I think the cheque was in the order of $3000! Not bad for 4 hours work (read play
). This afternoon was spent doing nothing but recovering!
Cadpete, sounds like a fun day.
jules, when r ya gunna stoke up the fires on the east coast.
went to the channon markets n bought some beut clothes. Stayed camped next to me mate for 3 nights.
been travelling around sth. East qld. Toowoomba flower show
Gee! I am not to sure of what I have done today - best I look on face book to see!
Decided to put the exterior bamboo blinds on two windows. Fell off ladder, caught my strides as I fell. Ruined the strides BUT no damage to me. Some mothers do have'em!!!!
Aussie Paul.
Check your PM's.
I spent time watering at the house sit but not sure about tomorrow yet.
Hi aussie paul, lucky you did not do yourself a damage.
dougwe, always good to hose the garden.
had some rain, that was nice. Bought 2 chairs at aldi for $20. Can hold 150 kg. Pretty good. Chops $14 a kg. Guess we will be eating chops for awhile.
jules, hope u get your dongle sorted out.
us, just livin the dream. Life is good.
What did I do today, I sold my old caravan, so that was a bit of a milestone
The caravan had some sentimental value, as it was paid for
I was showing son in law, how to change the front springs on his old Ford XC, as I have a pit in my little shed
In a normal situation, I will pull the low pop top caravan out by hand, as I no longer have a vehicle with a tow bar, do the dirty deed in the shed, then push the caravan back in front of the shed
I accidentally fell down the pit, yes I know that it was a silly thing to do, and I will never be doing an encore of that particular act
Being very stiff and sore, with a big bruise on my side, I was not looking forward to pushing the caravan back, up the driveway
A person advertised they were buying vintage caravans, as my caravan was 1978, he was happy to buy, and I was happy to sell
Purchased for $4,500 about 17 years ago, spent about $1,000 doing it up, done some short trips, and one lap, sold for $1,500
finished the prado clean up after our nt Qld trip last month
Rain,rain was really nice but now itstime for the sun to shine.
Blue sky day. Talked to a few backpackers. Watching the kookaburras on my awning arm. While planning our next adventure. Nth. Qld.
Big plans for today
Do as I say, and not as I do 
Finish packing the motorhome, for a five day trip
Appointment to see doctor at local skin cancer clinic, to have stitches removes
A reminder to our younger members
Slop, slap, and put on your hat
Early afternoon, head off to the Nambung Country Music Festival
The weather will not be the best, but I look on the bright side
It will balance out for last year, when I got sunburned