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https://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Camping - Caravanning - Camper Trailering - Four Wheel Driving - Off Road - Fishing >> Around The Campfire >> Itchy Feet Again https://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1404604140 Message started by Derek on Jul 6^th, 2014 at 9:49am

Title: Itchy Feet Again
Post by Derek on Jul 6^th, 2014 at 9:49am

Maggie and I are looking at taking off again towards the end of the month. At this stage we have no commitments here at home until a wedding on 1 November so this trip could be around 12 weeks.

We will go south. Have a meetup with some family in the snow near Jindabyne the last week in August and the COG in early September at Lake Ratzcastle in western Victoria.

Will be looking at everything in between.

Planning is under way.

Title: Re: Itchy Feet Again
Post by Chally on Jul 6^th, 2014 at 11:04am

Sounds like fun!!!

Jeff

Title: Re: Itchy Feet Again
Post by Derek on Jul 24^th, 2014 at 6:35pm

Getting frustrated!!!!

We have been trying to get a shed built before we get away and everything keeps dragging on. They now reckon completion the week commencing 4 August so our going to be put back a week.

Title: Re: Itchy Feet Again
Post by Kingsthorpe David on Jul 25^th, 2014 at 5:19pm

Grey Nomads are supposed to head North in Winter.

Like we will be doing after a medical appointment next Monday!

KD

Title: Re: Itchy Feet Again
Post by Derek on Jul 25^th, 2014 at 8:54pm

Kingsthorpe David wrote on Jul 25^th, 2014 at 5:19pm:

Grey Nomads are supposed to head North in Winter.

Like we will be doing after a medical appointment next Monday!

KD

Well I am not a grey nomad and I have never been one to follow sheep ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Itchy Feet Again
Post by Seamus on Jul 26^th, 2014 at 3:29am

Every Grey Nomad in Australia is in Mareeba this weekend for Christmas in July judging by all the caravan traffic on the road lately. I don't recall seeing local van parks (and non-van parks) so chockers.

Cheers

Seamus 8-) 8-)

Title: Re: Itchy Feet Again
Post by Stubby on Jul 26^th, 2014 at 9:03am

We are off today for about a month or so exploring outback Qld. Will probably be a tad cooler than Cairns.
Safe travels to all who are travelling.
Stubby.

Title: Re: Itchy Feet Again
Post by Stubby on Jul 26^th, 2014 at 9:05am

Seamus, Christmas in July is for motorhomes only, not caravans. If we did not have other commitments, we would be there as well.
Stubby.

Title: Re: Itchy Feet Again
Post by Derek on Jul 28^th, 2014 at 8:22pm

Bit of success the last few days. Today they cut the block and prepared for the slab. Concrete goes down on Wednesday. Construction starts next week so looks like we can get away end of the week. Now getting excited again.

Photo of Maggie inspecting progress today.

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Title: Re: Itchy Feet Again
Post by shackles on Jul 28^th, 2014 at 8:45pm

Looks a bit dry up your way Derek.

Title: Re: Itchy Feet Again
Post by Chally on Jul 28^th, 2014 at 8:55pm

What size shed Derek, 6m x 9m? It should be a nice time of year to be travelling mate.

Jeff

Title: Re: Itchy Feet Again
Post by Derek on Jul 28^th, 2014 at 9:03pm

Been some nasty frost over there mate. Down to minus 5.

Title: Re: Itchy Feet Again
Post by Derek on Jul 28^th, 2014 at 9:04pm

Jeff it is 6 metre by 9 metre. Three bay with two roller doors.

Title: Re: Itchy Feet Again
Post by Chally on Jul 28^th, 2014 at 9:52pm

Nice size shed. Plenty of room for a work area. :)

Jeff

Title: Re: Itchy Feet Again
Post by Rufzgutz on Jul 29^th, 2014 at 10:42am

Will be handy for a Cog one day. Make sure you get a dunny put in :)

Title: Re: Itchy Feet Again
Post by Derek on Aug 8^th, 2014 at 12:25am

Been a busy few days here. Shed is now built and secured on the block and everything just about prepared for the trip.

We look like getting away Sunday. Will most likely head off about lunch and pull into the free camp at Fassifern near Aratula on the Cunningham Highway for the night before heading across to the Newell Highway down through Goondiwindi Monday morning.

We have two weeks before we have to meet up with family near Thredbo.

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Title: Re: Itchy Feet Again
Post by TBF on Aug 8^th, 2014 at 7:05am

Safe travels.

Aart

Title: Re: Itchy Feet Again
Post by Rufzgutz on Aug 8^th, 2014 at 10:36am

Living the Dream. Lucky Basket ;)

Title: Re: Itchy Feet Again
Post by Chally on Aug 8^th, 2014 at 10:46am

The shed looks good and all the very best on your travels.

Jeff

Title: Re: Itchy Feet Again
Post by paulhenry on Oct 3^rd, 2015 at 11:32pm

I'd love to have a shed that big. My mrs says it doesn't matter how big it is, I'd still fill it up with junk and need something bigger. two story perhaps?