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Beth54


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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

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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.

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Good luck , dear lady. Hope you have a great time. Bill

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That is so exciting Beth...

Can't wait to see her....and you too of course....biggrin



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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. biggrin I better buy some more red to warm the old bones!

 



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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.

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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


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Thanks all.

I've heard that about ginger wine too, but I hate ginger. Maybe some warm milk with Kahlua. biggrin

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. smile



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yeahhhh ..

Green Ginger Wine on ice with a little Dry Ginger ale .. grate wiv a fu frens eh !



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What are you lot complaning about??!!!!furiousconfuseevileye

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.



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Great to see your ready to go.

You will enjoy yourself on the road.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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

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Maybe it'll just have to be hot chocolate then! biggrin 



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Are you thinking of Mead also called honey wine. You drink it hot.



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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!



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I am with you Beth...........hate ginger.

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Great photo Beth.


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Hi Beth

Google gluhwein and see if you like the sound of that

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Hoping everyone has a pleasant and safe journey

all the best from

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Thanks neilnruth.

Thanks liddle, but that doesn't appeal either. smile



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