Lulu's almost ready for her maiden trip! Even though she only has to go an hour down the road to Cobb & Co from her home at Tin Can Bay, it'll be a good trial run.
After much discussion and research by both b-i-l and myself, we both bought solar panels from ebay. Mine is an 80watt and was $179. I also bought a deep cycle battery with 105AH at $225.
He's been doing the wiring, testing everything works okay, and checked the fridge and stove on gas.
So exciting! Looking forward to showing her off to my GN mates at Cobb & Co!
-- Edited by Beth54 on Thursday 26th of April 2012 08:35:16 PM
Dougwe said
03:10 AM Apr 27, 2012
Why do you sound so excited Beth?
I know, you are ready to hit the road and get away from the rat race, great stuff. I hope you enjoy out there and keep safe.
It's good that you checked out the fridge too, at least you know the drinks will be cold for happy hour.
bill12 said
03:40 AM Apr 27, 2012
Good luck , dear lady. Hope you have a great time. Bill
Travel Bug said
03:42 AM Apr 27, 2012
That is so exciting Beth...
Can't wait to see her....and you too of course....
Beth54 said
03:43 AM Apr 27, 2012
My feet have been itching to get going since I bought her last year!
When I bought Lulu, the previous owner had shown me that it all worked, except on 12V, because there was no battery at the time. But I hadn't given a lengthy run on gas.
Yes, most important to keep the happy hour drinks cold. My sister tells me it's getting cold there already, so the drinks may be of the warmer kind. I better buy some more red to warm the old bones!
Happywanderer said
03:47 AM Apr 27, 2012
A bit cool here last night Beth, also down to mid 20s today. Decided I had better close all the windows tonight. Still in short sleeve and 3/4 pants though. Can't wait to see you and Lulu, we can compare upgrades.
glassies said
04:17 AM Apr 27, 2012
oh i have heard that green ginger wine warms the ****les of your heart lol
actualy i used to drink it by the fire ,not a bad drop good on you beth i hope you and lulu have many happy and safe travels xxx
Beth54 said
05:58 AM Apr 27, 2012
Thanks all.
I've heard that about ginger wine too, but I hate ginger. Maybe some warm milk with Kahlua.
Marj, I'm still in 3/4's during the day if I'm out and about. My little place is quite cool, so warmer clothes at home.
Off to Scarborough tomorrow to meet a couple of cousins for lunch at Morgan's Seafood Market. Now the clouds are gone, it should be a lovely sunny Autumn day by the water.
jonathan said
09:46 AM Apr 27, 2012
yeahhhh ..
Green Ginger Wine on ice with a little Dry Ginger ale .. grate wiv a fu frens eh !
Kiwi-as said
02:33 PM Apr 27, 2012
What are you lot complaning about??!!!!
Temp is 16deg at moment here at Hamilton NZ.
We are looking forward to getting back over.
Gardens dug over, new lawn sowed,gully cleaned up.
Still found time to go deer and pig hunting, mate and i got one of each.
See you all at Gympie.
_wombat_ said
02:59 PM Apr 27, 2012
beiffe said
03:00 PM Apr 27, 2012
Great to see your ready to go.
You will enjoy yourself on the road.
Regards Brian
gypsy rover said
03:06 PM Apr 27, 2012
I'm jealous Beth, Winnie is still a few weeks away from being ready. Hope all goes well for you and Lulu and well done!. Have a safe trip.
Cheers!
Chris
Dougwe said
03:43 PM Apr 27, 2012
I'm not a big wine drinker Beth but I have heard of a Red that you warm up but can't think of the name.
I'm not much help am I. Someone will come up with it for you.
Rip and Rosie said
04:03 PM Apr 27, 2012
Many years back, as a young thing, I was camping in NZ in May, yes May...................... so cold, slept in everything I had with me, plus hat, scarf, and threw the luggage on top for good measure. Was travelling with a group, and a Canadian exchange teacher was much more comfortable in the cold. When I commented, she said it wasn't the Canadian climate so much, but the couple of "Rusty Nails" she drank in the evening to ward off the chill.
Rusty Nails became popular with us all after that.
Scotch and Drambuie, sometimes over ice, sometimes with a beer chaser.
gypsy rover said
06:38 PM Apr 27, 2012
Dougwe wrote:
I'm not a big wine drinker Beth but I have heard of a Red that you warm up but can't think of the name.
Think you are talking about mulled wine Doug, I don't know what it is called either, so can't help really
Cheers!
Chris
Beth54 said
09:57 PM Apr 27, 2012
Maybe it'll just have to be hot chocolate then!
Popeye said
01:01 AM Apr 28, 2012
Are you thinking of Mead also called honey wine. You drink it hot.
Beth54 said
01:24 AM Apr 28, 2012
Now I've had to Google these drinks,,,mulled wine, mead etc, but none of them tempt my tastebuds.
Lulu's almost ready for her maiden trip!
Even though she only has to go an hour down the road to Cobb & Co from her home at Tin Can Bay, it'll be a good trial run.
After much discussion and research by both b-i-l and myself, we both bought solar panels from ebay. Mine is an 80watt and was $179. I also bought a deep cycle battery with 105AH at $225.
He's been doing the wiring, testing everything works okay, and checked the fridge and stove on gas.
So exciting! Looking forward to showing her off to my GN mates at Cobb & Co!
-- Edited by Beth54 on Thursday 26th of April 2012 08:35:16 PM
I know, you are ready to hit the road and get away from the rat race, great stuff. I hope you enjoy out there and keep safe.
It's good that you checked out the fridge too, at least you know the drinks will be cold for happy hour.
That is so exciting Beth...
Can't wait to see her....and you too of course....
My feet have been itching to get going since I bought her last year!
When I bought Lulu, the previous owner had shown me that it all worked, except on 12V, because there was no battery at the time. But I hadn't given a lengthy run on gas.
Yes, most important to keep the happy hour drinks cold. My sister tells me it's getting cold there already, so the drinks may be of the warmer kind.
I better buy some more red to warm the old bones!
Can't wait to see you and Lulu, we can compare upgrades.
actualy i used to drink it by the fire ,not a bad drop
good on you beth i hope you and lulu have many happy
and safe travels xxx
Thanks all.
I've heard that about ginger wine too, but I hate ginger. Maybe some warm milk with Kahlua.
Marj, I'm still in 3/4's during the day if I'm out and about. My little place is quite cool, so warmer clothes at home.
Off to Scarborough tomorrow to meet a couple of cousins for lunch at Morgan's Seafood Market. Now the clouds are gone, it should be a lovely sunny Autumn day by the water.
yeahhhh ..
Green Ginger Wine on ice with a little Dry Ginger ale .. grate wiv a fu frens eh !
What are you lot complaning about??!!!!
Temp is 16deg at moment here at Hamilton NZ.
We are looking forward to getting back over.
Gardens dug over, new lawn sowed,gully cleaned up.
Still found time to go deer and pig hunting, mate and i got one of each.
See you all at Gympie.
You will enjoy yourself on the road.
Regards
Brian
I'm jealous Beth, Winnie is still a few weeks away from being ready. Hope all goes well for you and Lulu and well done!. Have a safe trip.
Cheers!
Chris
I'm not much help am I. Someone will come up with it for you.
Was travelling with a group, and a Canadian exchange teacher was much more comfortable in the cold. When I commented, she said it wasn't the Canadian climate so much, but the couple of "Rusty Nails" she drank in the evening to ward off the chill.
Rusty Nails became popular with us all after that.
Scotch and Drambuie, sometimes over ice, sometimes with a beer chaser.
Think you are talking about mulled wine Doug, I don't know what it is called either, so can't help really
Cheers!
Chris
Maybe it'll just have to be hot chocolate then!
Are you thinking of Mead also called honey wine. You drink it hot.
Now I've had to Google these drinks,,,mulled wine, mead etc, but none of them tempt my tastebuds.
Some others I've found...
Hot chocolate with Kahlua
Hot chocolate with whiskey
How about some of these...
http://blog.hotelclub.com/6-weird-alcoholic-drinks-from-around-the-world/
AHHHH!
Hi Beth
Google gluhwein and see if you like the sound of that
Liddle
Thanks neilnruth.
Thanks liddle, but that doesn't appeal either.