After retrieving one of the boys thongs from on top of the van (don't ask) ,we pulled out at 8am for the big drive to Richmond.(all of 250kms)
Passing through the White Mountains National Park, I said to Mitch & Ben,"Hey, there's a lookout up here"...wrong thing to say.. 'Can we stop, can we stop, Mum?"...."Nah boys, signs are there to make you LOOK OUT THE WINDOW".....
Phew, got outta that one!
Not far down the road were remnants of a caravan which had flipped yesterday.A warning of the dangers while towing, holiday ruined,but that can be re-done,however a life can not.We hoped the owners got out unscathed.
The drive along this Flinders Highway can be 'ho hum'... plenty of waves from passing caravanners, with the occasional passenger going ballistic... (Must be bored).Passing the small towns of Torrens Creek & Prairie we set our sights on Hughenden .Smoko on the river at the western side of town,was a good place for the boys & dog to run-amok along the sand.After much laughter,chasing & games it was time to pile in,but hang on there's tears.. Someone has lost a thong! OMG...
Given 5 mins to find the 'flying lost thong' ...Jack raced to & from (frightened to be left behind)..delivering..you guessed it, the rubber.We really should by them a Frisbee!
Having to pass on viewing Porcupine Gorge, we continued to Richmond,as John was to met a fellow regarding work.
Lots of whoop-dee-doo's from Hughy to Richy, as Queensland roads UP NORTH,need serious attention.Each time I flew over one of these humps I kept thinking....did Mitch tidied his top bookcase?
Speaking of the little devil,he was asked to write Math's tables before we got to Richmond.He protested,tried,then blamed the lack of concentration on my 'driving'! Yep,that excuse will be used more than once!
Pulling into the van park & given a beaut spot.John was able to park his rig at no extra charge- a bonus considering it was school holidays & busy.After meeting our 'neighbours' we scoffed lunch,then heard a 'hello'.Some Townsvillian's had recognized us.Honestly,how can you miss us?After a quick chat we took off to meet Trevor who has work lined up.We met at his block,& the offer to use it for accommodation was put forward.As the job was not an immediate start, we decided re-locate to his block 2 days later.
Lessons learnt:
While at the ablution block John learnt,when your really busting & the mind's all cloudy,it's best you read 'what door' your trying to 'punch in the code' for.He found himself in the laundry! (and he'll kill me for writing this.)
Nice knowing ya,
CruisinDownUnder
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Westward bound for Richmond.
Hey folks.
Well, the 'cruisin mood' has really set in.......hence the lack of updates.... Sorry 'bout that!
After our 4 relaxing nights in Ravenswood ,we headed west.Only to venture .... 190klms to Pentland.Why?
Gailie spotted a stall,hit the skids and began to load fresh fruit n veg's into van. After chattin to the farmer for half hour,(as ya do)... 'kinda' lost the driving urge. Oh well-what's the hurry?
'Happy hour' was calling anyway,and the boys were nagging for a swim.Where? "Back there Mum" (kids don't miss anything) So in the van park we go & soon 3-silly-Billy-goats jumped in the freezing pool.
Only thing we got wet, was our throats.
Our overnight stay was entertaining . Boys met a rat named, 'Romeo',on his way to, hang on ..find a map.. Isisford.
They played footy with locals',watched a colourful lazer-light show & laughed loudly at a '4 wheeler' on 2 wheels!
Doing donuts & figure 8's, the larrikin driver, definitely a humorist,was demonstrating great education for our 3 men! HOW to safely ride a quadbike...NOT!
Later that night we experienced the coldest one for some time.Had planned to watch the eclipse..but bugger me.... Bed was warmer. John also learnt about travelling with satellite dishes from another vanner (keep learning dear 'cause we don't need one!) ... A very nice guy might I add, but forgotten how to take a breath!
New discoverys:
Gail's lesson at the pumps.....check there is no 'OUT OF ORDER' sign hanging, stuck or secretively displayed over the pump you've zoned in on.Not fun when towing a long van, your forced to do 360's just to get diesel (quad bike would've been handy)
Chow!
CruisinDownunder
Well, the 'cruisin mood' has really set in.......hence the lack of updates.... Sorry 'bout that!
After our 4 relaxing nights in Ravenswood ,we headed west.Only to venture .... 190klms to Pentland.Why?
Gailie spotted a stall,hit the skids and began to load fresh fruit n veg's into van. After chattin to the farmer for half hour,(as ya do)... 'kinda' lost the driving urge. Oh well-what's the hurry?
'Happy hour' was calling anyway,and the boys were nagging for a swim.Where? "Back there Mum" (kids don't miss anything) So in the van park we go & soon 3-silly-Billy-goats jumped in the freezing pool.
Only thing we got wet, was our throats.
Our overnight stay was entertaining . Boys met a rat named, 'Romeo',on his way to, hang on ..find a map.. Isisford.
They played footy with locals',watched a colourful lazer-light show & laughed loudly at a '4 wheeler' on 2 wheels!
Doing donuts & figure 8's, the larrikin driver, definitely a humorist,was demonstrating great education for our 3 men! HOW to safely ride a quadbike...NOT!
Later that night we experienced the coldest one for some time.Had planned to watch the eclipse..but bugger me.... Bed was warmer. John also learnt about travelling with satellite dishes from another vanner (keep learning dear 'cause we don't need one!) ... A very nice guy might I add, but forgotten how to take a breath!
New discoverys:
Gail's lesson at the pumps.....check there is no 'OUT OF ORDER' sign hanging, stuck or secretively displayed over the pump you've zoned in on.Not fun when towing a long van, your forced to do 360's just to get diesel (quad bike would've been handy)
Chow!
CruisinDownunder
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