Well as you know I was in Townsville all last week and tried very hard to get used to the heat and humidity but unfortunately it got the better of me and I was feeling very down, yep I buckled under pressure so after a week decided I better change my plans slightly so I decided to leave earlier than planned.
Now I don't give in that easy usually but It was leave or I might have been carried away from there.
I have been going to Townsville every April for the last 5 years and never found it that bad, never mind them's the break. I leave Monday morning.
Now what to do, so I had one of those committee meetings and it was decided and put in the minutes that I head to the South Coast of South Australia, I have never been there so South it was. I say I as I am going to dump Me and Myself, they are getting in the way, bye lads. That's also in the minutes, I made sure of that.
I know I am going to the opposite end of the thermometer but hey, a change is needed. Instead of melting in the tropics I'll more than likely freeze my butt off seeing I'll be close to the Arctic Penguins.
Needless to say not much happened during the week in Townsville, I did get to spend time with the family and got to know my grandson, so all was good. I also managed to catch up with some GN's so that was good too.
I hope to be down South by Saturday April 27 all going well so I will see what adventures I come across along the way, I wonder if it will be like coming up? Time will tell.
As for Townsville, I WILL RETURN and soon maybe, you never know your luck in a big city. So check this space.
No pics this week.
Until next week, keep Safe,
DOUG
kiwi rainbow said
05:49 PM Apr 21, 2013
If all goes well with our car, we may cross paths, or even meet up?
Have a safe trip to the other extreme of the thermometer. Can't imagine why you want to head to the cold though. I can't wait to get back to the warmer weather.
Gerty Dancer said
06:05 PM Apr 21, 2013
You'll be progressively digging out jumpers and tracky-daks as you come south. Take care Doug, that's a lot of K's in a week...
Duh said
06:08 PM Apr 21, 2013
If you're reading this Doug, to get away from the humidity, I would have headed inland, where the nice warm but not humid weather is starting to happen, then work your way over to perhaps Normanton and west to the NT and WA, then work you way down the WA coast and south WA around August/September and across to SA that way.
By the time you get to SA from Townsville now it is going to be very cold and blustery down there and no fun! Just for your info, it is starting to get cold here in south WA at the moment, so many nomads are thinking (or have already left) for the warmer climes of Carnarvon and north from there.
Anyway, sounds like your mind is made up to go to SA now, so hopefully you may strike some good days, if it gets too bad suggest head up the centre of SA on the Stuart Highway towards Darwin and explore that area where the weather will be a lot warmer and better.
Happy travels and wherever you go enjoy!
Dougwe said
06:23 PM Apr 21, 2013
kiwi rainbow wrote:
If all goes well with our car, we may cross paths, or even meet up?
Have a safe trip to the other extreme of the thermometer. Can't imagine why you want to head to the cold though. I can't wait to get back to the warmer weather.
I will be venturing down the Newell KR, will ring soon.
Dougwe said
07:35 PM Apr 21, 2013
Duh wrote:
If you're reading this Doug, to get away from the humidity, I would have headed inland, where the nice warm but not humid weather is starting to happen, then work your way over to perhaps Normanton and west to the NT and WA, then work you way down the WA coast and south WA around August/September and across to SA that way.
By the time you get to SA from Townsville now it is going to be very cold and blustery down there and no fun! Just for your info, it is starting to get cold here in south WA at the moment, so many nomads are thinking (or have already left) for the warmer climes of Carnarvon and north from there.
Anyway, sounds like your mind is made up to go to SA now, so hopefully you may strike some good days, if it gets too bad suggest head up the centre of SA on the Stuart Highway towards Darwin and explore that area where the weather will be a lot warmer and better.
Happy travels and wherever you go enjoy!
Duh, great suggestion but I do need to shake of Me and Myself before they find me and they will never think I headed south again. I also need to solve the melting problem and um, well, what's the word, mmmm, yep, solidify again.
I have made a note of your suggestion and could maybe reverse that perhaps. No plan yet.
jules47 said
07:41 PM Apr 21, 2013
Doug - disappointed you are leaving Qld so soon - will only be a couple of weeks till the humidity goes away, shame to go all that way and turn around again, when this is the time people are heading up that way - we will be back up in a week or so. Good luck whatever you decide. Keep in touch.
spida said
08:28 PM Apr 21, 2013
I'm sure you will find some warm hospitality down south to keep the chills away. You are very good at making friends where ever you are I know what you mean about the heat though - still 35 aorund Alice so not really feeling like doing much - and I am heading north
Dougwe said
09:44 PM Apr 21, 2013
jules47 wrote:
Doug - disappointed you are leaving Qld so soon - will only be a couple of weeks till the humidity goes away, shame to go all that way and turn around again, when this is the time people are heading up that way - we will be back up in a week or so. Good luck whatever you decide. Keep in touch.
Hey Jules, I will go back at some stage but when a lot less humidity, my health is needed. I will be still in the playground just down south. I think I will just park the car for a while and just chill out, mmmmm, maybe chill is not the correct word but will enjoy the palyground anyway. I will keep warm some how.
Kiwi-as said
11:16 PM Apr 21, 2013
Awe are you missing me Doug ???
Dougwe said
11:32 PM Apr 21, 2013
Always KA. Might see ya on the road soon. No scones or pavs, hear. I am on the skinny road these days.
fireheart said
12:48 AM Apr 22, 2013
Doug, it is a shame you are leaving up North so soon. I guess coming south though will bring its own adventures and special moments. Look forward to hearing all about them just as we have went you headed North. The South coast provides lots of interesting scenery and little ports of call, of course this will depend upon how South you are headed and where you decide to set up camp. Good Luck with it all, I am sure you will have fun wherever you travel, and meet interesting people along the way. Keep smiling, and playing in the playground.
Sharon.
neilnruth said
01:26 AM Apr 22, 2013
Doug, take no notice of those who say it will be too cold. Briche is in SA and we were there in May/June last year. Yes, you will need winter woollies but it's always easier to keep warm than it is to cool down. Enjoy your trip and your destinations.
Dougwe said
02:11 AM Apr 22, 2013
Thankyou Neil and Ruth, I know who my friends are. I agree, it is easier to keep warm and I will find a way. I am actually looking forward to the SA Coast now that I made the decision. I haven't been there so all unchartered lands to me. It should be good because I ditched Me and Myself today and now in hiding.
brickies said
04:30 PM Apr 22, 2013
Next time go inland from Townsville after the birthday to the tablelands then back to Townsville to enjoy the wounderfull winter , Timing is so important we don't head north till the end of June and start heading home by the middle of September
dazren said
05:47 PM Apr 22, 2013
Dougwe wrote
Thankyou Neil and Ruth, I know who my friends are. I agree, it is easier to keep warm and I will find a way. I am actually looking forward to the SA Coast now that I made the decision. I haven't been there so all unchartered lands to me. It should be good because I ditched Me and Myself today and now in hiding
Hmm Dougwe ?? you could have a problem there ????? Those two you ''ditched'' have Emailed me to ask if i know where you are, I told them ''None of your business'' and refused to tell them ! [ as any good mate would ! ]
HOWEVER they informed me that they are going to talk to ''Wombat'' as he cannot keep a secret, and will dob you in for sure ???
Also ;; a complaint ; mate ?? Why don't you sell your Camera for extra Fuel money, ??? as judgeing by your last up-date, You don't use it anyway. and those of us that are not sharing your playground at the moment not only like to read about your exploits, ? we like to see the pictures as well. Ok ! complaints are over ?? Now get yourself a warm jacket, ? and get your butt moving towards S,Aus, See Ya Mate ------ Daz
Duh said
06:38 PM Apr 22, 2013
neilnruth wrote:
Doug, take no notice of those who say it will be too cold. Briche is in SA and we were there in May/June last year. Yes, you will need winter woollies but it's always easier to keep warm than it is to cool down. Enjoy your trip and your destinations.
Don't take any notice of them either Doug, we have your interests at heart and are trying to guide you into the more pleasant climes of Oz at the this time of the year. Jenny is not going to like the cold weather either! Having lived in SA for a period, those Antartic winds go right through you!.
At least most of the RV traffic should be heading north or inland now so you should have a good run south.
I know you have some business to attend to down south but maybe later you could head north to warm up!
Happy travels,
Vic
BohemianGypsy said
08:17 PM Apr 22, 2013
Doug I know how you feel about the Qld weather which is why we left after 22 years up there. The humidity is getting worse every single year.
Have a wonderful eventful stay in SA. I was born there and later went back with the Army and had my eldest daughter over there so I know it is a beautiful state. Stay as long as you need to to recover from that stinking humidity my friend. But please remember to shoot me a quick sms message whenever you stop at night on the way down so we know you are still okay.
Michelle & Ray
gollymolly said
03:17 AM Apr 23, 2013
Hi Dougwe, Having a ball in Mt Gambier with my friend Sharon, she leads me up the garden path and I lead her back again but not the same route. Starting to rain and cooling down but I am with you, the heat is not for me.
We are heading into SA in the next few days so back out in the adventure playground. Talking about playgrounds, I wish they had adult ones as I still like the swing and slides. Did test the slide out at the caravan park but alas ones bum didnt fit the slide. The swing started to creak and groan-I am not surprised.
Not to good at handstands anymore, but the main thing is I can still laugh at myself with myself.
Keep driving, hands on the wheel and sing your heart out,
Hope we cross paths down the track Sue and Rod
Beth54 said
04:17 AM Apr 23, 2013
I agree with Brickies and Duh. April is still pretty warm in NQ. And the heat seems to have stuck around in Qld later this year.
I can understand the humidity affecting your health Doug. I'm a born & bred Qlder but I can't handle the really high humidity.
I went to NQ once in Feb for my friends 60th,,,never again,, she can celebrate her milestone birthdays without me in future.
neilnruth said
05:08 AM Apr 24, 2013
gollymolly, they do make playgrounds for adults. In some parks the councils have put in fitness equipment. While in other places the council are trying to charge for those who run fitness classes in their parks. Not sure they have swings tho. What a pity. Sorry Doug - we hijacked your thread!!!
beiffe said
03:31 PM Apr 24, 2013
You come to SA Doug as it is really mild weather not cold. There are many places to get out of the wind, just watch the weather forecast and plan you travels around them. If they forecast a gale etc head inland a bit or find a little nook where you are sheltered from the wind. You have to put your sailors hat on and look at the weather and the maps and pick your spots when the weather turns bad. But you will see sights in the winter that the fair weather people miss out on. The birds are different and the plants are green and the country side takes on a different look. Many of the go north in the winter people should try at least one winter down south so they can see what they are missing. I spent 8 years in QLD working trying to get them out the SH*t and they did not appreciate it so have no plans to venture back. Too much to see down south where the people are friendly and the good sites are close together. If it gets too cold venture up north to Willow Springs and have a different experience, and it is always nice during the day and there is nothing better than leaving a warm fire at night and jumping into a nice bed and snuggle into the blankets. Don't forget you can run an electric blanket for a while to get the bed warm as they don't use a lot of power. Regards Brian
Beth54 said
09:08 PM Apr 24, 2013
What a shame you weren't appreciated in Qld. I wonder why?!
UPDATE Sunday April 21, 2013
If all goes well with our car, we may cross paths, or even meet up?
Have a safe trip to the other extreme of the thermometer. Can't imagine why you want to head to the cold though. I can't wait to get back to the warmer weather.
If you're reading this Doug, to get away from the humidity, I would have headed inland, where the nice warm but not humid weather is starting to happen, then work your way over to perhaps Normanton and west to the NT and WA, then work you way down the WA coast and south WA around August/September and across to SA that way.
By the time you get to SA from Townsville now it is going to be very cold and blustery down there and no fun! Just for your info, it is starting to get cold here in south WA at the moment, so many nomads are thinking (or have already left) for the warmer climes of Carnarvon and north from there.
Anyway, sounds like your mind is made up to go to SA now, so hopefully you may strike some good days, if it gets too bad suggest head up the centre of SA on the Stuart Highway towards Darwin and explore that area where the weather will be a lot warmer and better.
Happy travels and wherever you go enjoy!
I will be venturing down the Newell KR, will ring soon.
Duh, great suggestion but I do need to shake of Me and Myself before they find me and they will never think I headed south again. I also need to solve the melting problem and um, well, what's the word, mmmm, yep, solidify again.
I have made a note of your suggestion and could maybe reverse that perhaps. No plan yet.
I'm sure you will find some warm hospitality down south to keep the chills away. You are very good at making friends where ever you are
I know what you mean about the heat though - still 35 aorund Alice so not really feeling like doing much - and I am heading north
Hey Jules, I will go back at some stage but when a lot less humidity, my health is needed. I will be still in the playground just down south. I think I will just park the car for a while and just chill out, mmmmm, maybe chill is not the correct word but will enjoy the palyground anyway. I will keep warm some how.
Good Luck with it all, I am sure you will have fun wherever you travel, and meet interesting people along the way. Keep smiling, and playing in the playground.
Sharon.
Dougwe wrote
Thankyou Neil and Ruth, I know who my friends are. I agree, it is easier to keep warm and I will find a way. I am actually looking forward to the SA Coast now that I made the decision. I haven't been there so all unchartered lands to me. It should be good because I ditched Me and Myself today and now in hiding
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Hmm Dougwe ?? you could have a problem there ????? Those two you ''ditched'' have Emailed me to ask if i know where you are, I told them ''None of your business'' and refused to tell them ! [ as any good mate would ! ]
HOWEVER they informed me that they are going to talk to ''Wombat'' as he cannot keep a secret, and will dob you in for sure ???
Also ;; a complaint ; mate ?? Why don't you sell your Camera for extra Fuel money, ??? as judgeing by your last up-date, You don't use it anyway.
and those of us that are not sharing your playground at the moment not only like to read about your exploits, ? we like to see the pictures as well. Ok ! complaints are over ?? Now get yourself a warm jacket, ? and get your butt moving towards S,Aus, See Ya Mate ------ Daz
Don't take any notice of them either Doug, we have your interests at heart and are trying to guide you into the more pleasant climes of Oz at the this time of the year. Jenny is not going to like the cold weather either! Having lived in SA for a period, those Antartic winds go right through you!.
At least most of the RV traffic should be heading north or inland now so you should have a good run south.
I know you have some business to attend to down south but maybe later you could head north to warm up!
Happy travels,
Vic
Doug I know how you feel about the Qld weather which is why we left after 22 years up there. The humidity is getting worse every single year.
Have a wonderful eventful stay in SA. I was born there and later went back with the Army and had my eldest daughter over there so I know it is a beautiful state. Stay as long as you need to to recover from that stinking humidity my friend. But please remember to shoot me a quick sms message whenever you stop at night on the way down so we know you are still okay.
Michelle & Ray
Having a ball in Mt Gambier with my friend Sharon, she leads me up the garden path and I lead her back again but not the same route.
Starting to rain and cooling down but I am with you, the heat is not for me.
We are heading into SA in the next few days so back out in the adventure playground.
Talking about playgrounds, I wish they had adult ones as I still like the swing and slides. Did test the slide out at the caravan park but alas ones bum didnt fit the slide. The swing started to creak and groan-I am not surprised.
Not to good at handstands anymore, but the main thing is I can still laugh at myself with myself.
Keep driving, hands on the wheel and sing your heart out,
Hope we cross paths down the track
Sue and Rod
I agree with Brickies and Duh. April is still pretty warm in NQ. And the heat seems to have stuck around in Qld later this year.
I can understand the humidity affecting your health Doug. I'm a born & bred Qlder but I can't handle the really high humidity.
I went to NQ once in Feb for my friends 60th,,,never again,, she can celebrate her milestone birthdays without me in future.
Sorry Doug - we hijacked your thread!!!
There are many places to get out of the wind, just watch the weather forecast and plan you travels around them. If they forecast a gale etc head inland a bit or find a little nook where you are sheltered from the wind.
You have to put your sailors hat on and look at the weather and the maps and pick your spots when the weather turns bad.
But you will see sights in the winter that the fair weather people miss out on.
The birds are different and the plants are green and the country side takes on a different look.
Many of the go north in the winter people should try at least one winter down south so they can see what they are missing.
I spent 8 years in QLD working trying to get them out the SH*t and they did not appreciate it so have no plans to venture back. Too much to see down south where the people are friendly and the good sites are close together.
If it gets too cold venture up north to Willow Springs and have a different experience, and it is always nice during the day and there is nothing better than leaving a warm fire at night and jumping into a nice bed and snuggle into the blankets.
Don't forget you can run an electric blanket for a while to get the bed warm as they don't use a lot of power.
Regards
Brian
What a shame you weren't appreciated in Qld. I wonder why?!