After the family problems we had, we decided to head off again to get away for some quiet time together.
Didnt go too far from Syd but it has been wonderful.
So where are we?, back in Sydney at the moment.
After unwinding we returned to do some suspension changes to the van.
Its all now starting to come together.
Were going to head south, and on to Tassie, but with fires etc, we think we might head west, and work our way up the western coast and on to the Kimberleys.
Regards
D&S
Bucko said
08:01 PM Feb 15, 2013
It's a shame to miss Tassie at this time of year, Feb thru May is great, Agfest in May is probably one of the best and biggest Ag show in Australia, there is less people, all the locals are back to work and you can find a spot to stay with no problems, (watch out for Easter) find a nice spot for Easter, well before, say Swimcart beach, near St Helens and you can stay there for a couple of months if you want, great fishing, it's my favourite time of the year to go to Tassie.
Kevin
GaryKelly said
11:01 PM Feb 15, 2013
Just had a quick look at your site, D&S. Looks great. Bookmarked it for later, and will spend a bit of time there. I'm sure it'll whet my appetite while I'm waiting to get going on my "big lap".
DandS said
01:24 AM Feb 16, 2013
justcruisin01 wrote:
Hope you have turned the phone off untill you are passed the point of no return; (road wise that is ) LOL
Take care & enjoy, & a hello to Syl shame we missed her last time, till we catch up again.
GREAT ADVICE, from you and others about the phones, and advice that we followed, thanks!!!,we have even had the message services removed form them.
If we didnt have such good numbers I would have changed them.
Things have been going quite well & starting to enjoy our lives again. Will pass on the hello to Syl.
Thanks JC & regards to the both of you.
Daryl
-- Edited by DandS on Saturday 16th of February 2013 01:31:37 AM
Golddetectornomad said
05:34 AM Feb 16, 2013
G'day Gary, every time I see you mate you seem to be drinking another cup of coffee, that much caffeine will do more than 'whet your appetite'...Lol....I hope to meet up with you and others on the "big lap".....what about a nice photo with glass of good ol' H2O?......I enjoy your incisive brief contributions...Hoo Roo.
justcruisin01 said
05:34 AM Feb 16, 2013
Hope you have turned the phone off untill you are passed the point of no return; (road wise that is ) LOL
Take care & enjoy, & a hello to Syl shame we missed her last time, till we catch up again.
Cheers mate;
JC.
DandS said
09:30 AM Feb 16, 2013
GaryKelly wrote:
Just had a quick look at your site, D&S. Looks great. Bookmarked it for later, and will spend a bit of time there. I'm sure it'll whet my appetite while I'm waiting to get going on my "big lap".
Thanks Gary,hope you enjoy.
Am looking forward to getting behind my camera again.
Regards
Daryl
DandS said
09:50 AM Feb 16, 2013
Bucko wrote:
It's a shame to miss Tassie at this time of year, Feb thru May is great, Agfest in May is probably one of the best and biggest Ag show in Australia, there is less people, all the locals are back to work and you can find a spot to stay with no problems, (watch out for Easter) find a nice spot for Easter, well before, say Swimcart beach, near St Helens and you can stay there for a couple of months if you want, great fishing, it's my favourite time of the year to go to Tassie.
Kevin
Thanks for the info Kevin,
Havent made exact plans as yet where we will head first, Syl suggested heading west and then up, but until we move on, who knows which way we will go.
The thing we love the most about what we are doing is:
Where are we going?. Who knows.
When will we get there? Whenever.
Are you planning to be down Tassie then, or are you trying to reel me in (LOL)
Regards
Daryl
Bucko said
04:06 PM Feb 16, 2013
Jules,
It's the locals who are affected most by it, if it happens widespread across Tassie, I've spoken to many locals and most are appalled at the cost of C/P's during high season, with a family it's horrendous, did you see my other post in regards what's happening at the moment? The CMCA have approached the competition regulator and things might be going to change, I hope so, I've missed Tassie, was coming down this year but decided to boycott until something gives, how long are you staying? lucky buggers!!!!
Kevin.
-- Edited by Bucko on Saturday 16th of February 2013 04:07:38 PM
-- Edited by Sheba on Saturday 16th of February 2013 07:37:41 PM
Bucko said
07:41 PM Feb 16, 2013
Hi Daryl,
No I'm not trying to reel you in I promise, I love Tassie and have been going down there each year for the last 20 years, I used to go down for Agfest for work every year and then fell in love with the place, so started going back for holidays, when I retired in 08', I went back for 3 months each year until 2011 and still haven't seen everything, it's just a lovely place to do what you said, who am I? where am I? where am I going? well who cares! you can go anywhere in a short length of time and until recently, you would be welcomed by all, I unfortunately had a run in with the owner of the caravan park at Gowrie park, near Sheffiled, he was one of the Park owners who took the government to court to do away with the free camps in Tassie, my brothers and I were staying at the free camp at O'Neill's creek when the park owner came and abused us for being freeloaders and bludgers on the hospitality of Tasmania, to that date my brothers and I had been in Tassie for less than 2 weeks, we had spent over $2500 in that time just not in caravan parks.
I am a free camper, not a bludger, I just don't spend my money in caravan parks if I can help it, nor do I take directions from others on where to spend my money, hence the 2 x wives!!! I made a personal decision not to go to Tassie until things change down there in regards the caravan parks being a protected species, I still love the place and would'nt like anyone to miss such a lovely place, my apoligies for the rant, you will love the place, I still do and look forward to going back sometime in the near future.
Kevin.
Bucko said
08:59 PM Feb 16, 2013
Hi Daryl,
I've just heard a bit of news this morning which might change things in Tassie, try this. listen to the radio interview, very hopeful. Kevin.
No I'm not trying to reel you in I promise, I love Tassie and have been going down there each year for the last 20 years, I used to go down for Agfest for work every year and then fell in love with the place, so started going back for holidays, when I retired in 08', I went back for 3 months each year until 2011 and still haven't seen everything, it's just a lovely place to do what you said, who am I? where am I? where am I going? well who cares! you can go anywhere in a short length of time and until recently, you would be welcomed by all, I unfortunately had a run in with the owner of the caravan park at Gowrie park, near Sheffiled, he was one of the Park owners who took the government to court to do away with the free camps in Tassie, my brothers and I were staying at the free camp at O'Neill's creek when the park owner came and abused us for being freeloaders and bludgers on the hospitality of Tasmania, to that date my brothers and I had been in Tassie for less than 2 weeks, we had spent over $2500 in that time just not in caravan parks.
I am a free camper, not a bludger, I just don't spend my money in caravan parks if I can help it, nor do I take directions from others on where to spend my money, hence the 2 x wives!!! I made a personal decision not to go to Tassie until things change down there in regards the caravan parks being a protected species, I still love the place and would'nt like anyone to miss such a lovely place, my apoligies for the rant, you will love the place, I still do and look forward to going back sometime in the near future.
Kevin.
Hi Kevin - we are at O'Neill's at the moment - and took a walk up to the Gowrie Park CP yesterday, just to see what was there - bit of a dump really - have to walk about 250m up the driveway to get to the "office" - guy who cam e to door not very friendly - we weren't impressed at all - $28 for a powered site - and absolutely no different that down here at O'Neill's - plug into power - we have solar and a genny - have a shower - we have water and a shower - use the loo - we have one, and there is one here at the park - so what do we need a caravan park for, at that price??? If "free" or low cost camping is outlawed here in Tassy, the place will go broke!!! Even the locals use the free camps - settle themselves in for a month at a time, have been doing so for 30 years or more some of them. I am sure they would kick up a stink!
Bucko said
12:19 AM Feb 17, 2013
Jules,
Here are some photos of the dining room at the caravan park at Gowrie park, when the previous owners had it.
After the family problems we had, we decided to head off again to get away for some quiet time together.
Didnt go too far from Syd but it has been wonderful.
So where are we?, back in Sydney at the moment.
After unwinding we returned to do some suspension changes to the van.
Its all now starting to come together.
Were going to head south, and on to Tassie, but with fires etc, we think we might head west, and work our way up the western coast and on to the Kimberleys.
Regards
D&S
It's a shame to miss Tassie at this time of year, Feb thru May is great, Agfest in May is probably one of the best and biggest Ag show in Australia, there is less people, all the locals are back to work and you can find a spot to stay with no problems, (watch out for Easter) find a nice spot for Easter, well before, say Swimcart beach, near St Helens and you can stay there for a couple of months if you want, great fishing, it's my favourite time of the year to go to Tassie.
Kevin
-- Edited by DandS on Saturday 16th of February 2013 01:31:37 AM
Hope you have turned the phone off untill you are passed the point of no return; (road wise that is ) LOL
Take care & enjoy, & a hello to Syl shame we missed her last time, till we catch up again.
Cheers mate;
JC.
Thanks Gary,hope you enjoy.
Am looking forward to getting behind my camera again.
Regards
Daryl
Thanks for the info Kevin,
Havent made exact plans as yet where we will head first, Syl suggested heading west and then up, but until we move on, who knows which way we will go.
The thing we love the most about what we are doing is:
Where are we going?. Who knows.
When will we get there? Whenever.
Are you planning to be down Tassie then, or are you trying to reel me in (LOL)
Regards
Daryl
Jules,
It's the locals who are affected most by it, if it happens widespread across Tassie, I've spoken to many locals and most are appalled at the cost of C/P's during high season, with a family it's horrendous, did you see my other post in regards what's happening at the moment? The CMCA have approached the competition regulator and things might be going to change, I hope so, I've missed Tassie, was coming down this year but decided to boycott until something gives, how long are you staying? lucky buggers!!!!
Kevin.
-- Edited by Bucko on Saturday 16th of February 2013 04:07:38 PM
www.abcnet/rural/tas/content/2013/02s3689404.htm
-- Edited by Sheba on Saturday 16th of February 2013 07:37:41 PM
Hi Daryl,
No I'm not trying to reel you in I promise, I love Tassie and have been going down there each year for the last 20 years, I used to go down for Agfest for work every year and then fell in love with the place, so started going back for holidays, when I retired in 08', I went back for 3 months each year until 2011 and still haven't seen everything, it's just a lovely place to do what you said, who am I? where am I? where am I going? well who cares! you can go anywhere in a short length of time and until recently, you would be welcomed by all, I unfortunately had a run in with the owner of the caravan park at Gowrie park, near Sheffiled, he was one of the Park owners who took the government to court to do away with the free camps in Tassie, my brothers and I were staying at the free camp at O'Neill's creek when the park owner came and abused us for being freeloaders and bludgers on the hospitality of Tasmania, to that date my brothers and I had been in Tassie for less than 2 weeks, we had spent over $2500 in that time just not in caravan parks.
I am a free camper, not a bludger, I just don't spend my money in caravan parks if I can help it, nor do I take directions from others on where to spend my money, hence the 2 x wives!!! I made a personal decision not to go to Tassie until things change down there in regards the caravan parks being a protected species, I still love the place and would'nt like anyone to miss such a lovely place, my apoligies for the rant, you will love the place, I still do and look forward to going back sometime in the near future.
Kevin.
Hi Daryl,
I've just heard a bit of news this morning which might change things in Tassie, try this. listen to the radio interview, very hopeful. Kevin.
www.abc.net.au/rural/tas/content/2013/02/s3689404.htm
Hi Kevin - we are at O'Neill's at the moment - and took a walk up to the Gowrie Park CP yesterday, just to see what was there - bit of a dump really - have to walk about 250m up the driveway to get to the "office" - guy who cam e to door not very friendly - we weren't impressed at all - $28 for a powered site - and absolutely no different that down here at O'Neill's - plug into power - we have solar and a genny - have a shower - we have water and a shower - use the loo - we have one, and there is one here at the park - so what do we need a caravan park for, at that price??? If "free" or low cost camping is outlawed here in Tassy, the place will go broke!!! Even the locals use the free camps - settle themselves in for a month at a time, have been doing so for 30 years or more some of them. I am sure they would kick up a stink!
Jules,
Here are some photos of the dining room at the caravan park at Gowrie park, when the previous owners had it.
Kevin.