a big clap of hands must go to the peole at the tassie ferries booking office in melbourne,, we are told by our local travel agent that we'd have to re book our ferry ride to tassie in 2 weeks time because if the little drama that we had and the fact that we are now taking the daughter with us so with some dispair the bride rang the ferry office direct and told her of our situation, "oh that's not a porblem, we'll just up grade you to a family cabin over and back" there will be an extra charge of $95.00 is that ok,,, ok hell the travel agen twas gunna charge us a whole new booking fee and it was more than $95.00 i'll tell you......... so long story short,, family cabin booked both, camper trailer packed and we're off in 12 days time,, the "kid" thats what i call her, is looking forward to it,, not looking forward to the extra bit of school work we have arranged for her to take,, haven't dropped that bombshell just yet,,, but it's all a go anyway and once again well done tassie ferry folk.....
Ma said
07:11 PM Aug 21, 2011
That's great BB. Enjoy your time in Tassie and enjoy your time with the ankle biter. Thinking you will all benefit.
Cruising Granny said
07:13 PM Aug 21, 2011
Well done! "The Kid" will learn more on the trip than ever at school, but if you can blend the trip with the homework everyone should win. It's always better to deal with the carrier than a travel agent. I never use them. I plan my own trip and then find the details from the horse's mouth. No confusion and added booking fees. Online is very convenient, phone is second choice, in person if possible. Just have a good trip.
justcruisin01 said
07:16 PM Aug 21, 2011
Have a good one BB, could be cooooooollerrrrrr over there.
gubby said
07:22 PM Aug 21, 2011
Exciting times ahead Beachball...
Tassie will be beautiful, there's just so much too see and do over there...
glassies said
08:38 PM Aug 21, 2011
brrr cold but hey have a great one :)
Travel Bug said
12:11 AM Aug 22, 2011
Have a great trip BB and Co......
Don't forget to pack the winter woolies....Brrrr!!!!
Cold weather...spectacular scenery.
Enjoy!!
Old Crofter said
08:15 AM Aug 22, 2011
Weather is starting to change, lots of Plover chicks about on the North West Coast, Daffodils out, Swamp harriers have arrived for their breeding season. These are all a bit earlier than normal, We have had long heavy rain events with some flooding which will replenish the water tables. have not lit the fire this morning with a clear sky. Most if not all Hydro dams are spilling so hopefully a year when we can generate all of our power needs with out importing some. Enjoy your visit, bring warm clothes (leave your shorts and thongs at home) rug up daily and enjoy what we have to offer.
Bob
-- Edited by florinhill on Monday 22nd of August 2011 08:16:03 AM
beachball57 said
08:46 AM Aug 22, 2011
thanks,, yeh we have the thermals and the wet weather gear and a couple of heaters as well so should be ok ,,, wet doesn't worry me much wet and cold wind does hopefully w won't get to much of either or at least if we do 1 at a time, anyway it's all part of the fun i guess..........
shazartist said
09:32 AM Aug 22, 2011
Have a lovely trip. We are looking forward to going back next year.
Yes, we had the same experience with Tasmania ferry booking office, delightful people.
regards Sharon
golivers travels said
03:27 PM Aug 22, 2011
Have a great trip beachball57 Tassie is a wonderful place, so well set for free camping and c/parks are quite reasonable. Many moons ago when our kids were little and we went away, we would get them to keep a daily dairy of what we did. Also included some money matters, kms travelled, mapping, tickets, brochures, etc. Makes it a bit more personal. We still have their diaries and the love returning to them occassionally. Enjoy the wilderness, history and the flora and fauna. Cheers Glenda
NandK said
03:52 PM Aug 22, 2011
Enjoy your trip Beachball57, we go back each year in Feb/Mar.great weather at that time of year. Plenty of good everything there.have fun,cheers Norm..
Esmeralda said
03:55 PM Aug 22, 2011
Have a ball BB!! I am looking forward to going south - but not for a little while yet.
That's great BB. Enjoy your time in Tassie and enjoy your time with the ankle biter. Thinking you will all benefit.
It's always better to deal with the carrier than a travel agent. I never use them. I plan my own trip and then find the details from the horse's mouth. No confusion and added booking fees. Online is very convenient, phone is second choice, in person if possible.
Just have a good trip.
Have a good one BB, could be cooooooollerrrrrr over there.
Exciting times ahead Beachball...
Tassie will be beautiful, there's just so much too see and do over there...
Have a great trip BB and Co......
Don't forget to pack the winter woolies....Brrrr!!!!
Cold weather...spectacular scenery.
Enjoy!!
Weather is starting to change, lots of Plover chicks about on the North West Coast, Daffodils out, Swamp harriers have arrived for their breeding season. These are all a bit earlier than normal, We have had long heavy rain events with some flooding which will replenish the water tables. have not lit the fire this morning with a clear sky. Most if not all Hydro dams are spilling so hopefully a year when we can generate all of our power needs with out importing some. Enjoy your visit, bring warm clothes (leave your shorts and thongs at home) rug up daily and enjoy what we have to offer.
Bob
-- Edited by florinhill on Monday 22nd of August 2011 08:16:03 AM
Have a lovely trip. We are looking forward to going back next year.
Yes, we had the same experience with Tasmania ferry booking office, delightful people.
regards Sharon
Tassie is a wonderful place, so well set for free camping and c/parks are quite reasonable.
Many moons ago when our kids were little and we went away, we would get them to keep a daily dairy of what we did. Also included some money matters, kms travelled, mapping, tickets, brochures, etc. Makes it a bit more personal. We still have their diaries and the love returning to them occassionally.
Enjoy the wilderness, history and the flora and fauna.
Cheers
Glenda
Plenty of good everything there.have fun,cheers Norm..
Have a ball BB!! I am looking forward to going south - but not for a little while yet.