Finally was able to find the drill and repair the loose board on the decking. Replaced the weather strip on Athena's door., feeling quite pleased with myself., still thinking about recaulking her, have bought all the requirements, just need to phsyic myself and to workout how to erect the gorrilla ladder.,
Happywanderer said
02:49 PM Mar 15, 2015
Today is my turn to grandkids sit while the parents are off on a Sunday ride on their Harleys. Given me an opportunity to tidy the van, do the family washing which the girls hung out for me.
Now it's time to decide what to do next week when it's not a payweek and van service took up most of last payweek.
the rocket said
05:40 PM Mar 16, 2015
Hello Everyone,
Ame25, How did you go fencing? That's a lot of people helping.
Sheba: I bet the dog was pleased.
Happy Wanderer: Great to spend time with the grandies.
Frangipani: What is a guerrilla ladder? U go girl. Girls can do anything.
Me: We had a lovely visit from Billleee and Jules today. Yesterday we went to the Caravan and camping show at Redcliffe showgrounds. No. we did not buy another van just some levellers.
Regards, Rocket.
Sheba said
08:02 PM Mar 16, 2015
the rocket wrote:
Sheba: I bet the dog was pleased.
Regards, Rocket.
She sure was Rocket. Visited a friend a couple of hours up the Highway on Saturday, and discovered that there are on the Market these days, Batteryoperated Camping Showers.
Prior to this, I had only heard of the 12V ones. Jaycar have one on sale at the moment, for $19.99. It runs on 4 "D" Batteries. Needless to say, I went in to Rocky and bought one today.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Kaid said
08:38 PM Mar 16, 2015
Drove from Hervey Bay to Yeppoon.
Looking forward to catching up with Gayle ( Sheba)
While we are here
jules47 said
09:25 PM Mar 16, 2015
Went to visit Rocket and Strop at their new camp - all good with them. Got some pics printed at BigW, then the Big Green B for some stuff.
Radar said
09:37 PM Mar 17, 2015
Hi All.
Went fishing today, caught 5 black fish, made a bit of a mess of filleting them, just need more practise and a real good sharp knife next time.
I figured I didn't annoy my brother in law he brought me back to the boat ramp and then he tried real hard to show me how to fillet black fish.
Great day here shared the fish with family for tea, but said we need to more on to Toronto for few days. Ralph.
frangipani said
10:00 PM Mar 17, 2015
the rocket wrote:
Hello Everyone,
Ame25, How did you go fencing? That's a lot of people helping.
Sheba: I bet the dog was pleased.
Happy Wanderer: Great to spend time with the grandies.
Frangipani: What is a guerrilla ladder? U go girl. Girls can do anything.
Me: We had a lovely visit from Billleee and Jules today. Yesterday we went to the Caravan and camping show at Redcliffe showgrounds. No. we did not buy another van just some levellers.
Regards, Rocket.
Hi Rocket, Gorilla Ladder, you can pull it out to different heights, A frame, long, and as two tressels., its a bit heavy., Well I proud to advise I recaulked Athena, she looks beautiful, only prop, I was concentrating on not getting my fingers jammed when pulling down the ladder, the b@!@#y thing hit me in the face, been a bit sore, lump on my forehead, was worried I have black eyes, but after two days, headaches gone, eyes are ok., Reminds me of my Sam, he always had lumps n bumps, think his come back to haunt me LOL.,
Sheba said
10:12 PM Mar 17, 2015
Was going to catch up with Kathy [Kaid] this morning, but had to alter plans, and collect Pete [Ontos45] from the hospital, then get his medications organised, instead.
Can't get in touch with her now, so I'm hoping nothing has gone wrong there. Will find out in the morning.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Kaid said
02:49 PM Mar 18, 2015
Gail ( Sheba) and I had a lovely catch up today.
If all goes well will be catching up again tomorrow
Sheba said
08:10 PM Mar 18, 2015
Was great to see you again Kathy. Might be only a short Visit tomorrow. Taking Sue shopping, and will call in on our way back to Emu Park before we go home. She'll probably be very tired by then, as she's still recovering.
Have some Info. for that guy down near you, who's having the problem with the Cyclone Recovery People.
Joe will be calling in too, some time tomorrow I think.
Thanks again for today.
Cheers,
Sheba.
the rocket said
08:23 PM Mar 18, 2015
Hi Everyone,
Jules: Hi, what did you buy at the green B?
Radar: Your the man. Hunting for your family.
Frangipani: Wow. in future, watch out for ladders. glad you are ok.
Sheba and Kaid, See you managed to catch up.
Me: Stayed inside from the rain this morning.
Regards, Rocket.
Kaid said
09:36 PM Mar 18, 2015
Great to catch up Gayle.
Looking forward to seeing you Sue and Joe tomorrow.
David will be hard at work hahaha
Sheba said
09:40 PM Mar 18, 2015
Do you like Banana Cake, or would you rather Chocolate ? I'll try to remember it this time.
Cheers,
Sheba.
jules47 said
11:05 PM Mar 18, 2015
Rocket - just got some varnish - doing some decoration on our little outside tables. Back again for more varnish, and an angle grinder!
Kaid said
05:48 PM Mar 19, 2015
Another great catch up with Gayle, Sue and Joe today.
Had a look in Joes bus. Very , very nice.
Heading off to Airlie Beach in the morning
Baz421 said
06:06 PM Mar 19, 2015
Today, and for the last 2 months I'm with Blaze Aid at Lenswood SA.
We are rebuilding fences after the big Sampson Flat bushfires.
We are in a camp that provides support for anywhere between (roughly) 20-32 volunteers who go out daily, 7 days a week, in small teams. we clear away old fencing and provide the labour to rebuild the fences.
Blaze Aid provides us with breakfast and 2 course dinner and the farmers provide morning tea and lunch on site.
Heaps of work has been done and we have about 160 properties needing work at varying levels.
Great place, great people, hot showers etc or camp in van/motorhome or tent (some 240 volt available).
Come and join us one and all.
PS: No experience necessary as we need anyone willing to help, get new skills or be a semi skilled helper.
-- Edited by Baz421 on Thursday 19th of March 2015 06:08:04 PM
Ame25 said
08:23 PM Mar 19, 2015
Hi everyone, haven't posted for a few days. Still here in Monto with Blaze Aid restoring fences and did some stick picking at one farm so the harvester can get through and at least reap some crop without damaging the machine. Hot day today and we are all pretty beggared tonight. Tomorrow night we have all been shouted dinner at the Thai restaurant by one of the locals. It's great to have free power, have the aircon running tonight. Cheers Colleen
jules47 said
09:23 PM Mar 19, 2015
Good on you Baz421 and Ame 25 - it is people like you who put much younger ones to shame - stay safe, don't work too hard, and enjoy yourselves in your leisure time.
Wish I was fit enough to join you Colleen. Flat out doing any housework even these days. Getting very tired just driving to and from hospitals, and taking people shopping etc. At least I'm helping others who aren't up to doing much either.
When Pete and Sue are a bit better, I might see if there's anything I could do to help the Mob at The Caves.
Take care, and don't over-do it .
Cheers,
Gayle.
Ame25 said
08:56 PM Mar 20, 2015
Thanks for the good wishes Jules and Sheba. Having a day off tomorrow and looking forward to a sleep in before catching up with some housework, the motorhome sure could do with some TLC . Cheers C
Peterpan said
05:44 PM Mar 21, 2015
On March 7th I posted about the paperbark coming down.
Stumps left to be dug out. Now the 20th March and have just reached China.
Still the stump remains. Oh for a stick(s) of Gelly.
aussietraveller said
05:33 PM Mar 22, 2015
We have just finished packing the van and tomorrow we head down to Easts Beach at Kiama with sites booked right on the waterfront looking forward to sitting beside the beach with a nice glass of red.
jules47 said
08:18 PM Mar 22, 2015
Flew to Melbourne for a wedding, stayed at a great B n B in Geelong, 150metres to the church, and so comfortable, unlike my feet, which are used to being in thongs all time, and got pushed into pair of dressy shoes- sore by the end of the night!!
Peterpan said
09:15 AM Mar 24, 2015
Hooray!!!!!! The stump is out. Now to fill the hole.
Radar said
05:27 PM Mar 24, 2015
Hi All.
Been in Sydney for few days relaxing, left our van at Newcastle caught the train into town.
Walked down George Street, had coffee in Market Place spoke with some people from Lockyer Valley her were promoting there produce, cooking corn fitters which were nice. Then we carried on down to the Rocks Area. The weather was being very kind to us at this stage nice and sunny after having a look around the Circular Quay we headed for lunch at the Sydney Tower revolving restaurant.
The view was sensational even if the weather closed in with light rain. 90 minutes of revolving around while dining was truly a great experience, the buffet food was enjoyable even thou I eat to much and really over do it, I will never learn. Ralph
sarg said
06:11 PM Mar 24, 2015
Hi everyone, well I have done some real work for the first time in a few years !!!
I arrived here in Monto QLD to help the Blaze Aid volunteers clearing the farmers fences, that have flood debris in them.
Very satisfying and hot work.
Makes a person feel good, helping others, as the farmers are very down. Some have been hit with floods here five times in four years.
Will stay as long as I can.
the rocket said
12:00 PM Mar 25, 2015
hello everyone,
RADAR: Train to Sydney. Had not thought of that. How long did it take to get there?
PETERPAN; How is the hole filling going"
SARG; It is good you are there. Hopefully the farmers will be a bit buoyed by people coming to help.Also, where did you get the name sarg?
ME; It is a bit boring where we are. Hanging around for doctors appts. before heading off is starting to do my head in. Only a handful of people here and most want to keep to themselves. thinking of going to see some waterfalls on the week end. by for now I think I will make lunch. Cheers.
-- Edited by the rocket on Wednesday 25th of March 2015 12:27:36 PM
Radar said
08:12 PM Mar 25, 2015
the rocket wrote:
hello everyone,
RADAR: Train to Sydney. Had not thought of that. How long did it take to get there?
Hi, it was a pleasant 2 hours and 10 minutes travelling by train from Fassifern to Central in Sydney.
Travelling on our Senior Card $2.50 on day. Great buying, ok I don't get a full tour guide telling facts I can not remember as I have travelled most of this area as a transport driver, I can spend all day telling Marilyn this was that and I carried that into there. The ferrys were great seeing most of that beautiful harbour.
Today we walked half way across the Sydney Harbour Bridge then down the walkway along side the Cahill Motorway before walking though the Botanical Gardens over to Mrs. Macquarries Chair returning via the Domain pass the Soldiers Memorial.
At this point we jumped on a train to the Quay for more Ferry rides, spending 3 hours cruising east from the Quay.
Great day in all. Ralph.
-- Edited by the rocket on Wednesday 25th of March 2015 12:27:36 PM
Ame25 said
11:13 PM Mar 25, 2015
Hi all, Just an update on Blaze Aid Monto. The Crackles (Craig n Bev) Sarg, and me have now been joined by Chris n Chris, to add to the Grey Nomads Group here. We will be here for another month so plenty of time left for more to join in and lend a hand.
Cheers, Colleen
Now it's time to decide what to do next week when it's not a payweek and van service took up most of last payweek.
Hello Everyone,
Ame25, How did you go fencing? That's a lot of people helping.
Sheba: I bet the dog was pleased.
Happy Wanderer: Great to spend time with the grandies.
Frangipani: What is a guerrilla ladder? U go girl. Girls can do anything.
Me: We had a lovely visit from Billleee and Jules today. Yesterday we went to the Caravan and camping show at Redcliffe showgrounds. No. we did not buy another van just some levellers.
Regards, Rocket.
Looking forward to catching up with Gayle ( Sheba)
While we are here
Hi All.
Went fishing today, caught 5 black fish, made a bit of a mess of filleting them, just need more practise and a real good sharp knife next time.
I figured I didn't annoy my brother in law he brought me back to the boat ramp and then he tried real hard to show me how to fillet black fish.
Great day here shared the fish with family for tea, but said we need to more on to Toronto for few days. Ralph.
Hi Rocket, Gorilla Ladder, you can pull it out to different heights, A frame, long, and as two tressels., its a bit heavy., Well I proud to advise I recaulked Athena, she looks beautiful, only prop, I was concentrating on not getting my fingers jammed when pulling down the ladder, the b@!@#y thing hit me in the face, been a bit sore, lump on my forehead, was worried I have black eyes, but after two days, headaches gone, eyes are ok., Reminds me of my Sam, he always had lumps n bumps, think his come back to haunt me LOL.,
Was going to catch up with Kathy [Kaid] this morning, but had to alter plans, and collect Pete [Ontos45] from the hospital, then get his medications organised, instead.
Can't get in touch with her now, so I'm hoping nothing has gone wrong there. Will find out in the morning.
Cheers,
Sheba.
If all goes well will be catching up again tomorrow
Was great to see you again Kathy. Might be only a short Visit tomorrow. Taking Sue shopping, and will call in on our way back to Emu Park before we go home. She'll probably be very tired by then, as she's still recovering.
Have some Info. for that guy down near you, who's having the problem with the Cyclone Recovery People.
Joe will be calling in too, some time tomorrow I think.
Thanks again for today.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Hi Everyone,
Jules: Hi, what did you buy at the green B?
Radar: Your the man. Hunting for your family.
Frangipani: Wow. in future, watch out for ladders. glad you are ok.
Sheba and Kaid, See you managed to catch up.
Me: Stayed inside from the rain this morning.
Regards, Rocket.
Looking forward to seeing you Sue and Joe tomorrow.
David will be hard at work hahaha
Do you like Banana Cake, or would you rather Chocolate ? I'll try to remember it this time.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Had a look in Joes bus. Very , very nice.
Heading off to Airlie Beach in the morning
Today, and for the last 2 months I'm with Blaze Aid at Lenswood SA.
We are rebuilding fences after the big Sampson Flat bushfires.
We are in a camp that provides support for anywhere between (roughly) 20-32 volunteers who go out daily, 7 days a week, in small teams. we clear away old fencing and provide the labour to rebuild the fences.
Blaze Aid provides us with breakfast and 2 course dinner and the farmers provide morning tea and lunch on site.
Heaps of work has been done and we have about 160 properties needing work at varying levels.
Great place, great people, hot showers etc or camp in van/motorhome or tent (some 240 volt available).
Come and join us one and all.
PS: No experience necessary as we need anyone willing to help, get new skills or be a semi skilled helper.
-- Edited by Baz421 on Thursday 19th of March 2015 06:08:04 PM
Good on you Baz421 and Ame 25 - it is people like you who put much younger ones to shame - stay safe, don't work too hard, and enjoy yourselves in your leisure time.
Wish I was fit enough to join you Colleen. Flat out doing any housework even these days. Getting very tired just driving to and from hospitals, and taking people shopping etc. At least I'm helping others who aren't up to doing much either.
When Pete and Sue are a bit better, I might see if there's anything I could do to help the Mob at The Caves.
Take care, and don't over-do it .
Cheers,
Gayle.
On March 7th I posted about the paperbark coming down.
Stumps left to be dug out. Now the 20th March and have just reached China.
Still the stump remains. Oh for a stick(s) of Gelly.
Hooray!!!!!! The stump is out. Now to fill the hole.
Hi All.
Been in Sydney for few days relaxing, left our van at Newcastle caught the train into town.
Walked down George Street, had coffee in Market Place spoke with some people from Lockyer Valley her were promoting there produce, cooking corn fitters which were nice. Then we carried on down to the Rocks Area. The weather was being very kind to us at this stage nice and sunny after having a look around the Circular Quay we headed for lunch at the Sydney Tower revolving restaurant.
The view was sensational even if the weather closed in with light rain. 90 minutes of revolving around while dining was truly a great experience, the buffet food was enjoyable even thou I eat to much and really over do it, I will never learn. Ralph
I arrived here in Monto QLD to help the Blaze Aid volunteers clearing the farmers fences, that have flood debris in them.
Very satisfying and hot work.
Makes a person feel good, helping others, as the farmers are very down. Some have been hit with floods here five times in four years.
Will stay as long as I can.
hello everyone,
RADAR: Train to Sydney. Had not thought of that. How long did it take to get there?
PETERPAN; How is the hole filling going"
SARG; It is good you are there. Hopefully the farmers will be a bit buoyed by people coming to help.Also, where did you get the name sarg?
ME; It is a bit boring where we are. Hanging around for doctors appts. before heading off is starting to do my head in. Only a handful of people here and most want to keep to themselves. thinking of going to see some waterfalls on the week end. by for now I think I will make lunch. Cheers.
-- Edited by the rocket on Wednesday 25th of March 2015 12:27:36 PM
Cheers, Colleen