It was very dusty and smokey right through to Injune and back to Toowoomba. I have allergy overload,,been sneezing and coughing for days.
Sis & bil and I seperated yesterday at Chinchilla. They were heading Wondai way to go home, and I camped at the Weir for the night. I hope none of our GN's were there because I stayed inside the van like a snob, to keep out of the wind.
There's no reception at the weir so I couldn't touch base with you guys and gals.
I went all that distance with no mishaps with Lucy or Lulu, or myself for that matter. I didn't fall once, just acquired a few bruises. Then...after parking the van at her home away from home, I reversed into a tree! I knew it was there somewhere and was pivoting back and forth as I slowly reversed,,,the sun was glaring in the back window...then thump! Luckily it was the tow bar,,but it's wee bit dented now!
Happywanderer said
01:49 AM Sep 7, 2012
You mean the tree moved Beth????
Dougwe said
01:52 AM Sep 7, 2012
Welcome back Beth. It shouldn't be long before you hit the road again heading South though.
valnrob said
01:55 AM Sep 7, 2012
Good on you, it's a long journey.
_wombat_ said
02:05 AM Sep 7, 2012
good to hear you are home safe
Beth54 said
02:06 AM Sep 7, 2012
That must have been it Marj! Gotta watch out for those jumping trees! My excuse is that I was tired.
Yes Doug, 3 weeks and we're off.
valnrob, yes a bit far for the time span, for me anyway.
Speaking of jumping...they're were heaps of roos out west. Mostly roadkill sadly, but we did see one sitting at the side of the road waiting for us to pass. I let bil go in front as he has a Nissan Patrol with a bullbar.
Sheba said
02:45 AM Sep 7, 2012
Beth54 wrote:
Yes Doug, 3 weeks and we're off.
You beat me to it Beth. I was just going to say that I'll bet you're already planning the next trip.
Glad it went well. Have a good one next time.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Beth54 said
02:56 AM Sep 7, 2012
I forgot to mention one problem, and I hope I'm wrong, but I think the fridge isn't working properly. I'll have to get that checked. I have another fridge to fall back on if that's the case.
Thanks Sheba.
gypsy rover said
02:58 PM Sep 7, 2012
Well done Beth, glad you had a good trip. I am doing the north to south trip next week so hope the smoke and dust have cleared by the time I get there.
Cheers!
Chris
Beth54 said
05:45 PM Sep 7, 2012
gypsy rover wrote:
Well done Beth, glad you had a good trip. I am doing the north to south trip next week so hope the smoke and dust have cleared by the time I get there.
Cheers!
Chris
Sorry to say Chris, but speaking from experience, it's not going to clear until it rains. If it effects you as it did me, just stay indoors as much as possible.
The weird thing is, I've been going west all my life and it's never effected me as much as it did this time. Must be getting old and frail.
gunnago said
07:56 PM Sep 7, 2012
poor lucy maybe sh wanted to match your bruises beth hope u had fun cheers
Beth54 said
10:53 PM Sep 7, 2012
gunnago wrote:
poor lucy maybe sh wanted to match your bruises beth hope u had fun cheers
It was very dusty and smokey right through to Injune and back to Toowoomba. I have allergy overload,,been sneezing and coughing for days.
Sis & bil and I seperated yesterday at Chinchilla. They were heading Wondai way to go home, and I camped at the Weir for the night. I hope none of our GN's were there because I stayed inside the van like a snob, to keep out of the wind.
There's no reception at the weir so I couldn't touch base with you guys and gals.
I went all that distance with no mishaps with Lucy or Lulu, or myself for that matter. I didn't fall once, just acquired a few bruises. Then...after parking the van at her home away from home, I reversed into a tree!
I knew it was there somewhere and was pivoting back and forth as I slowly reversed,,,the sun was glaring in the back window...then thump! Luckily it was the tow bar,,but it's wee bit dented now! 
good to hear you are home safe
That must have been it Marj! Gotta watch out for those jumping trees!
My excuse is that I was tired. 
Yes Doug, 3 weeks and we're off.
valnrob, yes a bit far for the time span, for me anyway.
Speaking of jumping...they're were heaps of roos out west. Mostly roadkill sadly, but we did see one sitting at the side of the road waiting for us to pass.
I let bil go in front as he has a Nissan Patrol with a bullbar. 
I forgot to mention one problem, and I hope I'm wrong, but I think the fridge isn't working properly. I'll have to get that checked. I have another fridge to fall back on if that's the case.
Thanks Sheba.
Well done Beth, glad you had a good trip. I am doing the north to south trip next week so hope the smoke and dust have cleared by the time I get there.
Cheers!
Chris
Sorry to say Chris, but speaking from experience, it's not going to clear until it rains. If it effects you as it did me, just stay indoors as much as possible.
The weird thing is, I've been going west all my life and it's never effected me as much as it did this time. Must be getting old and frail.
poor lucy maybe sh wanted to match your bruises beth hope u had fun cheers
Thanks Heather. maybe you're right there. haha