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Jul 21^st, 2013 at 8:03pm

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Started at Black Cockatoo Bush Camp SA $8 ph/pn flushing toilets/hot showers/no power

Harrow $12 p/n flushing toilets/hot showers/power

Cavendish Reserve Campground $15 p/n flushing toilets/hot showers/power

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Reply #1 - Jul 21^st, 2013 at 8:16pm

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They look nice places to camp and reasonable prices.

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Reply #2 - Jul 21^st, 2013 at 9:47pm

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Flushing toilets at every camp. What a woose. have you got a sensitive bum ?

Can't see any other campers. Are you the unsociable type ?

Or are you one of those snobby type campers ?

Are you too scared to free camp ?

Sorry about the negative type queries, but I am a jealous barstard Cheesy

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Rufzgutz wrote on Jul 21^st, 2013 at 9:47pm:

Flushing toilets at every camp. What a woose. have you got a sensitive bum ?

Can't see any other campers. Are you the unsociable type ?

Or are you one of those snobby type campers ?

Are you too scared to free camp ?

Sorry about the negative type queries, but I am a jealous barstard Cheesy

Don't worry about him Smokey. He's only upset because you didn't invite him along. Grin

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Reply #4 - Jul 22^nd, 2013 at 3:02pm

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Today we arrived at next spot.YEP.Hynes Camp Ground...west of Grampians on Rocklands Reservior $15 a night and yep....power and flushing toilets...no one here...sure looks different from years ago when the CT Group were here..all open up and deforested to Dam....and very neat and tidy...same amenities block though.

Rick.....at 2c I like my fan heater..though tonight we may have a campfire... Grin

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Would love to see some pics of Hynes Camping Reserve.

It was very dry back in 2006. Have thought about going back there a few times.

Here's a link to that trip.

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Dave, we both took Friday off work to make a long weekend camping, but the cold spell chickened us out.

I dip's me lid to both of you both brrrrrrr

keep your reports coming in, and .......you still have time for a happy hour snack tomorrow

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Reply #6 - Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 2:39pm

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Here's couple pics Rick

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Reply #7 - Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 3:10pm

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few more

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Thanks for the pics Dave. There were no caravans on site when we were last there.

But in drought, there was no water to attract the fishermen.

The vics are spoilt in their choice of camping areas.

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Thanks for the report and photos Dave.
I trust that the Pajero is a diesel.

How do you find it mate.
The bride and I are starting to look at the next tug.
Pajeros are very reasonably priced at present.

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Reply #10 - Jul 24^th, 2013 at 2:25pm

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Rufzgutz wrote on Jul 21^st, 2013 at 9:47pm:

Flushing toilets at every camp. What a woose. have you got a sensitive bum ?

I better not say too much then as I have a flushing loo inside the van Cool

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Reply #11 - Jul 24^th, 2013 at 2:27pm

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Very good report Dave. Nice places down there.

Any fish in the reservoir???

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Reply #12 - Jul 24^th, 2013 at 2:46pm

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Aart ours is a 2005 NP turbo diesel 3.2lt we only get 13.8l/100klm towing our small van...when we get home I'm going to upgrade the suspension with heavier springs and a 40mm lift.....great vehicle.the later models can tow 3ton.ours is 2.5

Derek.....I dont know about the fishing..but I heard its been restocked since water has come back

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Reply #13 - Jul 24^th, 2013 at 3:10pm

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Smokeydk wrote on Jul 24^th, 2013 at 2:46pm:

great vehicle.the later models can tow 3ton.ours is 2.5

Was reading up on this before as we too are considering an upgrade from the Colorado. Even though the new models have towing for 3 tonne, the ball weight on them is only 180 kg which seems weird to me.

We currently have a low ball down weight on the van (108 kg tare) so would be ok but that could restrict you with a different van.

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We have moved on today...now at Natimuk CP..$25 a night..heading north to Horsham tomorrow.

Great sunset tonight

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Reply #15 - Jul 26^th, 2013 at 9:24am

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Love that sunset photo Dave. Your photos are really getting my keen to hit the road. Jude and I are heading off in three weeks time for a month with the van in tow.

We will probably do a loop down through NSW.

Safe travels and please keep the updates coming.

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Reply #16 - Jul 26^th, 2013 at 9:29am

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Chally wrote on Jul 26^th, 2013 at 9:24am:

Jude and I are heading off in three weeks time for a month with the van in tow

Same here Jeff. As soon as I throw this flu off I will finish the install of the diesel heater and we will be hitting the road. Two months at least although could be longer.

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Reply #17 - Jul 26^th, 2013 at 11:42am

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I'm sure you will have a great time Derek. Having that amount of time travelling would be great. I'm sure you will appreciate that heater for the colder weather too.

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Reply #18 - Jul 26^th, 2013 at 2:59pm

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Today we made it to Warracknabeal which is about 50klm north of Horsham....then another 20klm to a place called Brim......what a nice camp spot at $10 a night powered...on the shores of a small lake.

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Reply #19 - Jul 26^th, 2013 at 8:39pm

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Here are couple pics.....

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Reply #20 - Jul 26^th, 2013 at 8:42pm

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Smokeydk wrote on Jul 26^th, 2013 at 2:59pm:

Today we made it to Warracknabeal which is about 50klm north of Horsham....then another 20klm to a place called Brim......what a nice camp spot at $10 a night powered...on the shores of a small lake.

pics to follow

Dave, where is that capture from, the map with all the sites listed.

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Reply #21 - Jul 26^th, 2013 at 8:47pm

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Try here Derek

http://www.exploreaustralia.net.au/Victoria/Grampians-and-Central-West/Warrackna...

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Reply #22 - Jul 26^th, 2013 at 8:55pm

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Wow, thanks for that. Never seen this one before. Has all of Australia.

Thanks again.

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Reply #23 - Jul 26^th, 2013 at 10:05pm

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Yep.......I use it alot

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10 bucks for power is pretty darn good.

You don't get as good a campsite though as you would unpowered.

That extension cord is starting to feature in a lot of your posts Grin

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Well we left Brim after 2 relaxing days sitting by campfire......

We are now at Hopetoun ...Mallee Bush Retreat camparea....$15 a night powered/flushing toilets/showers on Lake Lascelle
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I am envious.

Need to throw this flu off and hit the roads ourselves.

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I'm sure Jeff and I posted after this????

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Reply #28 - Aug 5^th, 2013 at 8:28pm

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Smokeydk wrote on Aug 5^th, 2013 at 7:04pm:

I'm sure Jeff and I posted after this????

You did. In the changeover to the new server we lost all posts since Monday.

Bugga!!!!

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Reply #29 - Aug 6^th, 2013 at 3:48pm

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Thanks Derek

Anyway......repost
Friday we are going back to not so sunny west Victoria....will continue posting reports on this thread

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Looking forward to your photos Dave.

Reckon you should have been heading north to the Flinders though.

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We are ..first week of September with Burnie.....he's well enough to do the trip and looking forward to showing us around Rick Grin

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Smokeydk wrote on Aug 6^th, 2013 at 3:48pm:

Friday we are going back to not so sunny west Victoria....will continue posting reports on this thread

Have fun mate. We are heading off ourselves this Friday.

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Derek remember the website I gave you "Explore Australia"
well today I was at our local RAA store and got a copy of the budget camping for $20 or less book

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Smokeydk wrote on Aug 7^th, 2013 at 7:19pm:

Derek remember the website I gave you "Explore Australia"

Got it bookmarked. Already found a few places not on Camps 7.

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Ebay has it for $36.95

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Well after couple set-backs this morning.by 10:30am we were on the road....getting over the Victoria boarder and staying the night at Kaniva CP $20 night powered site.....where to tomorrow who knows

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Smokeydk wrote on Aug 9^th, 2013 at 7:44pm:

Well after couple set-backs this morning.by 10:30am we were on the road....getting over the Victoria boarder and staying the night at Kaniva CP $20 night powered site.....where to tomorrow who knows

Pleased to see you are finally under way. Pretty good for a un-powered site as well Dave at $15.00.

We are packed and will be off in the morning.

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Had to get new tyre for van then to Mitz to get on-board computer of Pajero re-programmed and radio and ABS/Traction control/stability control.and MATT system all set.cause the battery was removed yesterday....the Pajero is sitting high now..had to reverse the towball tongue as it was now 50mm to high to connect van

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Smokeydk wrote on Aug 9^th, 2013 at 8:01pm:

the Pajero is sitting high now..had to reverse the towball tongue as it was now 50mm to high to connect van

Why is it sitting higher???

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Got new shocks and coil springs fitted yesterday.gave the Pajero 60mm lift....suppose to settle at 40mm but it does make a difference in clearence

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It sure made a difference. Our Triton sags in the backside also so a suspension upgrade is on the to do list when the dollars are available.

Enjoy your travels mate.

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Got your high heeled sneakers on, huh... looks gooood

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Saturday morning we left and headed south to Lake Ratzcastle.....Flushing toilets hot showers .park where you like.by the Lake.and best of all its FREE!!

Well its day 4...6:30am a storm hit us big time....gale force winds and heavy rain.......packed up and were on the road by...9am.....called into Goroke IGA for couple items...then on to Horsham then to Murtoa where we went to a BP self serve...no one there..you pay..then pump works...$156.5 Diesel
Then headed East and are currently at Rupanyup CP $10 night powered site....hot showers and flushing toilets.......bit different from last couple days at Lake Ratzcastle...

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Now we're talking Dave. FREE !!!!!!!

You will be able to stop at a Big 4 if you keep your free camps up.

Geez, how many campgrounds are there in Victoria. Keep your photos coming in. You are making lots of members here green with envy Cheesy

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Rick.........you 2 and Burnie & Shirley and us would have a great time together at Lake Ratzcastle...its actually closer than BC and free.......plus you could catch a feed of redfin and paddle about in kayak

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I am enjoying the photos of your travels Dave. You are staying at some great looking places.

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Day 5
We left Rupanyup CP around 9:35am after another stormy night...awakening to a cold foggy windy day...heading north to Minyip. Had a look at the CP but it was just to windy and most area was disabled parking only....so we headed NW.to Warracknabeal..had a look around at the junk stores and headed out to Jeparit CP its $16 a night powered....2 vans here.no one else...both look like they been here a while ...one being a new Jayco.....at the rear of the CP theres a small park on edge of wimmera river....will post pics later

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Ok Dave all these places look real nice and they certainly are good value for money. But my question is. Are you doing any fishing? And are you catching any fish? Cheesy

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Answer is..NO and NO Grin

....a chap parked near us tried today and lost 4 rubbery lures in 10 mins and gave up

Weather been bad still today....stormy and very windy
tomorrow we are heading east back to Brim a place we stayed last trip for $10 night powered

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You certainly have stayed at some nice sites. I hope the weather improves rapidly for you.

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Jeff the forecast isnt getting any better..hence us going back to Brim....hoping it will be more sheltered there

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I hope it is better for you. We plan on heading away for a month this coming weekend so I hope the weather is good.

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Back to Brim today.......good value.$10 night powered site

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Ratzcastle sounds great Dave. Canoeing, redfin, free ......what more can you ask Cheesy

Hows Rosie going putting up with you 24/7 ?

Give her my sympathies Grin

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Rick...shes laughing so much she nearly fell out of her chair..... Angry

She said its easy...she just goes for long walks Grin

I dont know why the Vics say theres nothing here......most places are within 40klm each other.. I have a folder I made up before coming to Vic with at least 60 free camp sites in West Vic.......we havent scratched surface in camping locations......most places we been to like Brim are not CPs but more like bush camps with power...at $10 why not use them..CPs are around $25 a night

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Those camps look excellent and great value. A lot better than the average caravan park site.

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Smokeydk wrote on Aug 16^th, 2013 at 5:20pm:

She said its easy...she just goes for long walks

must be tempting not to come back sometimes Kiss

How is Rosie's pussie handling all the extra attention Dave ?

I know she had to give it away to someone in her family as you wouldn't be able to look after it with all your planned travels.

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They sure are Jeff

Rick....the pussie.....is well looked after.... Cheesy

pitty the weather wasnt better..we are still at Brim....was beautiful this morning.....by lunch time it became stormy..we been here 4 days.....only got 4 more left before being home friday..

Well Burnie tells us we are heading to the Flinders Ranges on the 2nd September.....weather better improve..we will have webbed feet soon

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Smokeydk wrote on Aug 18^th, 2013 at 2:56pm:

Well Burnie tells us we are heading to the Flinders Ranges on the 2nd September.....weather better improve

Dave, I have visited the Flinders Ranges 4 times, and each time we said " geez it would be so much better in the wet " Take the wet weather with you RainMan Cheesy

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Today we left Brim and headed North to Hopetoun then out to Lascelles...the weather was nasty so we headed up to Ouyen, had a look at the CP there..wasnt the greatest no level sites and most were terraced at $25 a night...we headed west and are now spending the night at Walpeup at corner of the Mallee Highway and to Hopetoun Rd..$10 night powered/toilets/showers..........4 power points on each of the 2 poles........maybe Underpool tomorrow

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Underbool had power for $10 night but its Tuesday and they close the area you park in cause a semi which is Library truck take up all the area and power.....so we headed west and are now at Murrayville powered at $10 night....

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They are really great prices at those places!!! Shocked

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What a great trip you and your wife are having Dave.
By the way you haven't seen that race the Victorians pinched of us (SA) while you have been over there??

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No Brian........guess what......we are home today......getting organised to go to the Flinders Ranges on the 2nd Sept

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Thanks for the fantastic photos and details of some great places to visit.

Looking forward to your Flinders Ranges trip - it's been over 30 years since I was anywhere near there.

Can't believe the prices you pay over there ... $55 for a week Shocked

Some places here we pay that Per Night!

I think the cheapest I've ever been quoted in WA's South West was $28 for 2 adults in an unpowered tent site, and $8 extra for each school aged child, even though they would be in the same 6man tent as us. Cry

Of course our Department of Parks and Wildlife (formerly DEC) camping loops are a lot cheaper but all you get in them is a smelly long drop toilet. No water, no showers and certainly no laundry.

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More pictures of the Trips

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Well we are doing it again..........off on Friday down to Bordertown SA....then exploring the area around the Victoria side.....more lakes...might even do some fishing this trip Cheesy

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Stay safe Dave and enjoy!!!

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Thanks Jeff...........guess what.....its b%#@y raining here......might be for next 2 weeks in not so sunny Victoria...again... Angry

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Sorry to hear mate. You can send it up this way as we really need it.

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West Victoria Trip No#3
Left home this morning and headed down to Bordertown then 10klm SW to Mundulla Showground $15 a night powered with flushing toilets no showers great spot if shows arent on ofcourse.......we have place to ourselves

Tomorrow its over the border somewhere????

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I look forward to the trip updates.

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Its been few days since we had phone reception so heres an update
Saturday we ended up at Lake Charlegrark $25 night powered site..very old amenities cracked walls etc...but the worst was the jet boats and jet skies up and down the lake with loud music...well after one night we headed east and stayed couple days at Goroke CP $10 night powered toilets/showers
Then onto Lake Ratzcastle..great place free...been there last trip.......headed today SE back to Hynes Campground..power/toilets/showers...$15 night

1. Lake Charlegrark

2. Goroke CP

3 Lake Ratzcastle

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They sure have some cheap accommodation down that way Dave. Love the two water shots.

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Love the photos Dave. Thanks or posting them. In the last photo is that you doing the dishes or the washing? Cheesy

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No Brian......a chap collecting nets full of yabbies..I tried fishing but there was too much weed...might try here.if any luck

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Dave doing the dishes ? Ya gotta be joking Cheesy

Rosie spoils him rotten when they go away.

Was there any yabbies caught Smokey?

Just seen your post. How big were the yabbies?

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Yep they were so BIG.....could only eat 3 for a meal Cheesy

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Yesterday we headed to Hynes Campground on the Rocklands Reservoir $15 night powered....been here first trip...they have a permanent caretaker onsite now

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Good to have a bit shade now its warming up mate.

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Yep for today only....weather forecast wet for next 8 days......I guess that will help contain future bushfires

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I hope the rain heads north through NSW and up this way. We need it.

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We moved on to Cavendish.....been here before $15 night powered

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Thanks for the update Dave. Photos are great.

When you say $15 a night, do you know if they discount that further for a week stay???

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No I dont think so Derek....some places we stayed at were $10 night or $50 a week

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That looks another nice spot and I see the sun was still shining.

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Ok thought I'ld wear out the Pajero..left Cavendish this morning...after a lovely quiet afternoon and night...woke to yet another rotten day...but not deterred headed to Coleraine....nothing exciting there.so on to Casterton...very small Cp...so on we went...took wrong turn supposed to gone through Penola but instead headed north to Naracoorte (had lunch there) then across to Lucindale but place was busy....so headed bush NE.and ended up at Padthaway CP nice little park..here tonight...might go home tomorrow if we dont find another spot on the way Undecided

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No black cockatoo this time Dave? If you stay home long enough, we might try and catch up again.

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We could be off again after the 5th Nov....would be good catching up...to tell travel stories Cheesy

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Well its time we hit the road again....first for 2014......we are heading back over to West Victoria again... around the 13th March.......not sure where yet.....might be around Mildura/ St Arnaud area...but could be anywhere Cheesy

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Sounds great Dave!

If all goes to plan we hope to start heading south around then also. We want to to see autumn in full colour so hope to be around Bright for then. If all goes to plan we will go via Broke for the COG.

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We are heading off tomorrow.......first we are going to Mt Barker to Home of 12 volts to get our 80watt solar panel fitted to van roof....then heading to the Vic boarder somewhere..........and yes Jeff......same Ol same Ol......another wet trip coming up.. Angry

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Hey Smokey,

Had a fair bit of 12v work done there over the years, even though it is over 400k's from home. No affiliation what so ever ,(just a happy customer).

Would you know if a bloke by the name of Greg (R ?) still works there or has retired ?

Send an email if you wish,

Regards Gaz

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Gaz....if he is short...thick set with beard.he is still there.

Day 1..
After having solar panel fitted..we headed off over the boarder via Lameroo...staying night at Murrayville CP $10 night powered site.

Day 2..
Well we left around 9:30am and headed east...didnt matter where we went ...CMCA Motorhomes were on the move to join up at Robinvale end of the month......so after 220klm we ended up today at Brim....we been here several times last year...again $10 night powered
But on arrival...yep more motorhomes arrived....I didnt count on them coming this far south....well we are staying here till next monday....then off who knows where....Watched 2 taunty frog mouths while getting dinner ready...

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Thanks for that Smokey,

You are on the money,absolute brilliant 12v tradesman.

Need a bit done when we get back from a trip in the 3rd. week in April.

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We had a great morning playing NUMBERED SKITTLES...a USA game...with a group of motorhomes here....I'll let you look it up..but it has 12 numbered skittles and a dowel you throw at them

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Sounds like you are having fun Dave.

Thankfully we missed a bad storm last night at Armidale which had strong winds and a lot of hail. We were at a free camp just north of Glen Innes and while we had a storm it wasn't a bad one.

We hope to be in Vic around the end of the month. We plan to get to Broke for next weekends COG.

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Left Brim this morning and currently staying at Lake Wooroonook....$15 night powered.....with toilets and showers

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After leaving the lake we headed East to Charlton spent $130 there .food/fuel....then headed down to St Arnaud then headed south to a National Park for 2 nights called Teddington Reservoir camp area.flushing toilets...lots of tables and campfire places and its free........today left and staying night at Gate Caravan Park Stawell...tomorrow might be East Grampians

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Looks a nice camping spot. Thanks for the report Smokey.

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We have just spent 4 nights at Lake Ratzcastle...free camping..had a chap from Camps Australia Wide ..park next to us...now staying at Mundulla near Bordertown SA
will be home tomorrow

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Smokeydk wrote on Mar 26^th, 2014 at 1:16pm:

had a chap from Camps Australia Wide ..park next to us...

That would have been Phillip & Cathryn. Great people. He has a link to COCIA on his website and refers to me as 'The Camp Oven King' Roll Eyes

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Ha!!! He hasn't met any of your disciples here on cocia Cheesy

Great photos Dave Smiley

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You stayed at some nice places Dave. Thanks for the report and photos.

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Jeff we are home again...planning Easter trip

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Smokeydk wrote on Mar 27^th, 2014 at 7:58pm:

Jeff we are home again...planning Easter trip

Sounds great mate.

We are nearing the end of our second week of hopefully a three month trip.

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More pics of our trip

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Dave, that whole area of western Victoria looks great. Really looking forward to coming down there in August/September.

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Yep....sure does.....thats why we keep going back....and it suites our budget too.......

$413 total ..including fuel/accommodation...for 16 days
works out to be $27 day average .....there were 7 days free camping in that.

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We been back in West Victoria since few days before Easter....coming home Thursday afternoon....if your interested in our travels check out my Blog...under my sig pic ....thanks......more pics will shortly be on my Photobucket in few days..will post a link here

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Since that last post.....yes we been over there again.highlight was 14 days Free camping at Lake Batyo Catyo.....with power....flushing toilets and campfire

Have a look at my Blog

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Seems like you had a pretty quiet and peaceful time there Dave. It's a shame you didn't find anything more interesting with your metal detector but I guess that makes you keep trying.

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Thanks Jeff.......Yes....it sure makes me more determined ......and soon fills in few hours head down Grin

... we still finding more places to stay over there

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Here are some photobucket links to last 3 trips

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Enjoy

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Thanks for sharing your trip with us Dave.
How do you like using the xterra Dave?
I have one also. Cheers Brian.

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Its interesting.X-Terra 305..to say the least......main thing is sorting the numbers........like
$2 coins show as number 32....but so does wine bottle scew lids buried deep
Ohhhh well more practice Cheesy

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Smokeydk wrote on Jun 22^nd, 2014 at 1:14pm:

main thing is sorting the numbers........like
$2 coins show as number 32....but so does wine bottle scew lids buried deep

I use a small PK screwdriver as a probe. The screwdriver will go through a screw cap when you push a little harder. Cheers Brian.

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Not that good yet.....just use a hand pick

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Well if I"m well enough....we are off Wednesday....down SA...SE ...starting at Naracoorte.....then traveling around for 2 weeks ......home for few days then off for the Vic COG

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Ok....finally found somewhere to be online.......Wednesday we stayed at Naracoorte SA then thursday we headed over the Vic border and bushed camped at Baileys Rocks..last 4 days......today we headed south through Casterton down and looked at some camp spots but all were waterlogged through Heywood and are now at Narrawong...couple days

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Roast looks good, Dave. Next time, take the pea off the fork Grin

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Roast looks good, Dave. Next time, make it Lamb. Then enter it in the Lamb Challenge. Please.

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Livin' the life Dave!

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Sorry Brian....my bank manager says my credit rating doesnt go that far...LAMB!!!! Cheesy

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Currently free camping at Glendinnings on the Rocklands Reservoir Victoria

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That looks a nice camp Dave.

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Wow that looks a bloody ripper of a spot.

Have you been there before?

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No Rick I have heard about it before its right at the bottom of the Rocklands no power or drinking water we been using reservoir water boiled to wash dishes etc... Has new drop toilets we been here 5 days now mostly on our own... Locals say it gets busy lot weekend's

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Left this morning ........headed home......had a look at Lake Bringalbert which is close to Lake Ratzcastle......its free but no campfires or showers or drinking water or power.......I think I prefer Glendinnings on the Rocklands

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Lake Bringalbert

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After the COG....we headed across to Hynes on the Rocklands..for 3 nights $15 night powered......then today we headed north to see if I could buy an old CO only to find it was sold....so onward we travelled with Burnie and now at Brim......never seen so many other caravans here..luckly we found power points as its rather cold tonight..too cold even for a campfire

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Looks a nice spot Dave. Too cold for a camp fire doesn't sound good though.

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Thanks for the update Dave, Looks like a good spot for a few days.
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Muzz.......I could bought a 15" CO for $95 but it was very heavy...lot of outside rust....inside looked blueish so left it there......I missed out on the 12" by 3 days...Ohhhh well

Heading NE tomorrow..just below Sea Lakes

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Last 2 days at Green Lake...........been here before no water in lake...power/hot showers/flushing toilets.....$20 night for 2

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What have you been up to Dave, to fill in the days?

Your van looks tiny lined up next to Burnies

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Mostly collecting firewood.....sitting back with a coldie...by campfire....We are heading across to Hopetoun tomorrow....then home next Sunday

Burnies van is 6ft longer than ours

Burnie said hes looking for ways to lock you our of his camping gear Cheesy

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After 3 nights at Hopetoun......we are now at Lameroo SA and heading home tomorrow

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Seems like you had another great trip Dave. Thanks for the photos.

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Reply #145 - Sep 22^nd, 2014 at 9:21am

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More envious pics.

Where's the next adventure?

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Reply #146 - Sep 22^nd, 2014 at 10:17am

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Been finding some nice places Dave. Western Victoria definitely a place we have to get back to.

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Reply #147 - Sep 22^nd, 2014 at 11:09am

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Rick we are going over there again first week of October

Derek its a long way for you... But as you have seen its great area to explore Grin

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Reply #148 - Sep 22^nd, 2014 at 4:57pm

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Thanks Dave,
It will be a run for next year in the cooler weather.
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Reply #149 - Sep 26^th, 2014 at 8:29pm

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Our last 2 trips

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Reply #150 - Oct 3^rd, 2014 at 8:50pm

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Well we were home a week... But on Wednesday we headed back stayed 2 nights at lake bringalbert ... Today we are back at lake ratzcastle for 4 nights ..... Can't believe we were only here 4 weeks ago with COG Cheesy

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Reply #151 - Oct 3^rd, 2014 at 11:09pm

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You sure like that western Vic area mate.

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Reply #152 - Oct 4^th, 2014 at 11:00am

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Yep we do..... it works out a cheap 3 weeks trip away plus we finding new places each trip Grin

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Reply #153 - Oct 4^th, 2014 at 3:29pm

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Smokeydk wrote on Oct 4^th, 2014 at 11:00am:

Yep we do..... it works out a cheap 3 weeks trip away plus we finding new places each trip

You sure do mate. Glad you are able to do the trips and enjoy yourselves.

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Reply #154 - Oct 8^th, 2014 at 8:41pm

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1Lake Bringalbert
2Lake Ratzcastle in swamp area
3 Harrow

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Reply #155 - Oct 8^th, 2014 at 9:16pm

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I'd love to be doing that right now also mate.

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Reply #156 - Oct 9^th, 2014 at 9:23pm

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The swamp area at Ratzcastle looks nice and protected if the wind picks up.

Have you been there when the swap area is full?

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Reply #157 - Oct 11^th, 2014 at 7:45pm

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Thanks Jeff

Rick.....first time we went there the swamp was full

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Reply #158 - Oct 11^th, 2014 at 7:54pm

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from Harrow
4 Casterton CP
5 Long Lead Bush Camp (free)
6 Merino showgrounds (free)

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Reply #159 - Oct 11^th, 2014 at 8:44pm

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I like the look of Long Lead Dave.

Very bushie.

Ps. Have a look at the current challenge Dave.

Would be great to see a dish from Mockingbird Heights Cheesy

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Reply #160 - Oct 11^th, 2014 at 9:02pm

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Doesn't look like much action at Merino Showgrounds.

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Reply #161 - Oct 12^th, 2014 at 6:41pm

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Long lead was great but we had to get out as the place is over run with trial bikes over the weekends
We are only ones at most places we go to ...the showground is free and a local farmer opened a room for us that had a hot shower and working power point where we can boil a kettle was too far to connect lead to the van
Weather turning crappy tonight so we staying couple more days

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Reply #162 - Oct 12^th, 2014 at 8:11pm

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Smokeydk wrote on Oct 12^th, 2014 at 6:41pm:

we had to get out as the place is over run with trial bikes over the weekends

That's a quick way to ruin ya R & R mate. Angry

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Reply #163 - Oct 13^th, 2014 at 7:35pm

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Weather was foul today....moved the van closer to the shed...hoping to get wind break only to have wind change direction....funny the lead reached now....good to have heater on...was 6c at 2pm
Off tomorrow.....bush camping again..hope the weather is kinder Angry

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Reply #164 - Oct 14^th, 2014 at 11:14am

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Smokeydk wrote on Oct 13^th, 2014 at 7:35pm:

good to have heater on...was 6c at 2pm

Wow!!!

Now that is cold!

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Reply #165 - Oct 14^th, 2014 at 1:16pm

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Seems like you are having a great time Dave. We are stuck home for a little while but could be on the road after our daughters wedding on 1 November. Not sure where at this stage.

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Reply #166 - Oct 14^th, 2014 at 4:00pm

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Thanks for the update Dave.
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Reply #167 - Oct 14^th, 2014 at 7:21pm

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Well what a day... Started OK..went down to Dartmoor yes they now have new drop toilets up on hill ...then out to mill swamp but l'm glad we walked in to look as there was no where we could turn around with our van on..so back to casterton for fuel then headed NE to balmoral ...GPS sent us all over the place plus another 40klm to Mountain Dam that's on the northern end of the Rockland's Res where we are staying couple days...drop toilets is all there is,..free place to camp...cold and stormy tonight..,might have a campfire tomorrow ,...will post pics soon...
Hope its not long before you are on road again soon Derek

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Reply #168 - Oct 17^th, 2014 at 8:59pm

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Mountain Dam

saw my first Gang Gang....weird sound they make

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Reply #169 - Oct 17^th, 2014 at 10:15pm

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Those Gang Gang's are a nice looking bird. I have only ever seen a couple and that was when we were in Vic also.

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Reply #170 - Oct 18^th, 2014 at 7:04pm

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Yes only the male-bird has a red head

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Reply #171 - Oct 18^th, 2014 at 7:06pm

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Well home again ...... 18 days away.....15 of them at free camps.. total cost for accommodation was $46

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Reply #172 - Oct 19^th, 2014 at 10:27am

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Smokeydk wrote on Oct 18^th, 2014 at 7:04pm:

Yes only the male-bird has a red head

Yeah Dave we saw a pair when we saw them.

When do you leave again; next week?

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Reply #173 - Oct 19^th, 2014 at 2:35pm

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Nahhhhhh got to get some work done on the caravan first. Thinking of under slinging the axle might get more van body clearance ... Also get it serviced too...plus it wore out another tyre,....scrubbed out think something might be bent on door side as its second tyre there in 8 months

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Reply #174 - Oct 19^th, 2014 at 3:44pm

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G'day Dave, we are leaving in a few days time for northern Vic, I wish you would print out a list of your free camps, you gave me a few at Ratzcastle which were good but I need MORE.
As to you scrubbing out tyres on one side, I would say you have a bent stub axle, when you take the axle out to under sling it have it checked. Rob.

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Reply #175 - Oct 19^th, 2014 at 6:20pm

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I agree with Poddy about the bent stub axel. Under slinging the axel makes a big difference for clearance and is one of the best things we have done to our van.

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Reply #176 - Oct 19^th, 2014 at 8:02pm

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PD
Here are a few we found

Lake Brigalbert.. flushing toilets free
Long Lead Bush Camp 17klm west of Casterton
Lake Batyo Catyo
Green Lake 10klm below Sea Lake
GreenHill Lake
Wooroonook Lake
Teddington Res
Cavendish
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Brim
Hopetoun by lake
Murryville CP
Glendinnings On lower Rocklands
Mountain Dam Rocklands
Hynes

theres a few some free some $10 - $15 -$20 night with power

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Reply #177 - Oct 20^th, 2014 at 5:24am

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Dave could be a broken centre bolt, that scrubbing a tyre.
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Reply #178 - Oct 20^th, 2014 at 8:43am

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Cactus wrote on Oct 20^th, 2014 at 5:24am:

Dave could be a broken centre bolt, that scrubbing a tyre.

Yeah it could be too. I never gave that a thought. I broke one on an old Hillux of ours years ago and she started crabbing down the road. Grin

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Reply #179 - Oct 20^th, 2014 at 10:33am

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Well I'll take the van to our service chap....he is great and does great work......I hope he can sort it out......will let you know the outcome.....Thanks

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Reply #180 - Nov 26^th, 2014 at 6:00am

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G'day Dave. Got home last week from several weeks in Western Vic and visited many of the sites you suggested, not impressed with Batyo Catyo, 45 deg and very windy, scary actually with no one else around. Also went back to Ratzcastle, one other camper there and it turned out we knew them from a club we're in, small world ! Saw a large brown snake (6' ?) near the water tank so were very careful after that.You didn't leave a partial upper plate in the shower did you ? Someone did, I'll bet that spoiled their day.
Also went to Brim, all those western area places very hot and dry but good this time of year.

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Reply #181 - Nov 26^th, 2014 at 8:10am

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Hi Rob
Batyo...was very quiet for us too.....but cold..not nice place at 45c .....Dammmmm......We been home few weeks now.....going to be too warm to travel now

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Reply #182 - Mar 9^th, 2015 at 9:04am

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Well we are heading over to West Victoria..leaving around the 15th March....Where .....who knows...but this year we have a few trips already marked on the calender .....including the Lake Eyre one early May

Stay tuned

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I look forward to some photos and updates Dave.

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Reply #184 - Mar 15^th, 2015 at 7:31pm

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Well we made it to Mountain Dam on the Rockland's res ....where did the water go we saw last time we were here in October ...its gone I'll post pics tomorrow

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Sounds like someone has pulled the plug out again Dave.

Not good news from there.

Looking forward to your pics.

Where are you going to be at Easter?

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Reply #186 - Mar 16^th, 2015 at 7:21pm

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Hi Rick..Easter will prob be Black Cockatoo unless something else comes up

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Reply #187 - Mar 16^th, 2015 at 7:57pm

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WOW what a difference!!! Shocked

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Reply #188 - Mar 17^th, 2015 at 7:40pm

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Yep its raining tonight.....storms they saying...large hale too..last night a couple came here...but were on the road again by 9am ....rangers called in...seems they are draining the res ...as the glenelg river starts here and empties at ocean at nelson ....its smelly there and needs flushing..hence no water here...I bought a South Africa water filter to get some clean water to wash with....it works great..,made 30ltrs so far....will post again tomorrow

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Reply #189 - Mar 19^th, 2015 at 8:30pm

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Reply #190 - Mar 20^th, 2015 at 10:27am

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Well it seems to do a good job. The filter doesn't look big in the photo so does it clog quickly? If so do you have to replace a cartridge or can it be flushed out?

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Reply #191 - Mar 20^th, 2015 at 11:33am

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Its about the size of a coke can ...it comes with a syringe to back flush...and boy does it fill with mud ...but it has given us about 50ltrs of extra water..used about 20 ltrs today washing clothing and not touching our main tank water yet

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Reply #192 - Mar 20^th, 2015 at 11:36am

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A caravan turned up happy hour last night but were gone by 10 am today....not much else has happened last few days...lot have came with boats..but left..as fast when they saw no water

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Reply #193 - Mar 20^th, 2015 at 11:51am

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What is it with Victoria and empty lakes

Dave, where did you get the filter???

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Reply #194 - Mar 20^th, 2015 at 8:48pm

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Try that Derek

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Reply #195 - Mar 20^th, 2015 at 8:56pm

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That's a pretty impressive filter Smokey, how does the water taste after filtering ?

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Reply #196 - Mar 21^st, 2015 at 6:51am

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Thanks Dave for the link, I must say it looks impressive, handy bit of gear.

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Reply #197 - Mar 21^st, 2015 at 8:19pm

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Hi the water is pretty tasteless...added another 15ltrs today but used 10....for a shower using our 12v pump shower kit

Some cooking pics......still can not get roast veg crispy even with s hook under co lid

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Reply #198 - Mar 25^th, 2015 at 8:09pm

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All good things must come to an end......left Mountain Dam this morning...tonight in Nhill CP...$24 seniors card discount powered site...home tomorrow to get packed for Easter trip

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We stayed at NHill CP 20 odd years ago coming back from a family camping holiday in NSW & Vic.

I remember it well as it still had the manual bankcard hand machine that couldn't detect that I was up to my limit Cheesy

Even shouted ourselves a cabin that night Grin

Thought you would have extended your trip to include Easter Dave?

Where are you going, still Black Cockatoo?

We still haven't made our minds up for Easter.

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Reply #200 - Mar 26^th, 2015 at 7:09pm

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GOOD ONYA DAVE/ROSIE

YOU SURE GET AROUND Smiley

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Reply #201 - Mar 26^th, 2015 at 7:10pm

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Looks like BC..leaving next Wednesday...

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Ohhhhhhh we worked out over some 8 days we filtered some 140ltrs ...only used 2 ltrs from van tank....to wash hands after packing up to leave......all that time was only 4 couples there who only stayed 1 night each

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Reply #203 - Aug 17^th, 2015 at 7:25pm

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Well.....finally got our van back today.....all going well... we are going to Victoria again tomorrow (who knows where).......I know..I know...its going to be wet...wet ...nothing changed Undecided

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Enjoy mate! We left Victoria weeks ago because of the rain. Angry

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Reply #205 - Aug 19^th, 2015 at 9:00pm

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We ended up at lake ratzcastle ... there's still some water in the lake will post pics later ...weather was great today but looks like rain tonight... we might head east to bendigo area tomorrow see how weather goes first

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Some weeks ago now we spent an enjoyable few days camped beside the Campaspe River at Aysons Reserve near Elmore which is just up the road from Bendigo. Only amenities are flushing toilets. It is a free camp.

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Reply #207 - Aug 20^th, 2015 at 7:30pm

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some pics of Lake Ratzcastle low water

Taken note of that Jeff...Thanks

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Reply #208 - Aug 23^rd, 2015 at 8:27pm

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leaving here tomorrow heading north to Brim for few days ...we been there few times before at $10 night powered ...good to be warmer at night inside

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Reply #209 - Aug 29^th, 2015 at 8:40pm

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Few more pics

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Reply #210 - Aug 29^th, 2015 at 8:43pm

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Brim

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Good to see your campovens in action at Ratzcastle.

Did you leave your portable fire ring at home?

Where are you holding up now?

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Reply #212 - Sep 1^st, 2015 at 2:06pm

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I took everything but the fire ring.....was too windy for the choofa ...had a one night fire that turned out 5 nights...yep all meals were cooked on campfire

we are currently home but heading off again around the 15th Sept....if all goes well from the vascular surgeon..

I really need to sort out the gear I jam into the Pajero...might save a few fuel $$$$s Grin

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Thank your lucky stars it's not the testicular surgeon Cheesy

Hope you have better weather on your next trip.

When are you going to explore the eyre peninsula?

I need you to explore over there for my benefit

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Reply #214 - Sep 5^th, 2015 at 7:52pm

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We were thinking of that next trip....not sure if there is much free camping over there...I heard lot been closed...

but we like to do around Smokey Bay/Streaky Bay areas

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Reply #215 - Sep 20^th, 2015 at 7:48pm

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Well its back to Victoria tomorrow......was hoping for a 3-4week trip over to Eyre Pen but this time its only 10 days.... gotta see a Specialist at Hospital the 2nd Oct ...long weekend Grrrrrr!!

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Enjoy mate!!!

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Reply #217 - Sep 21^st, 2015 at 7:16pm

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We are at lake Wooroonook tonight might stay another night or head east to wedderburn we shall see

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What a life! Decisions decisions. Grin

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Reply #219 - Sep 22^nd, 2015 at 7:28pm

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We been here few times.....power/flushing toilets/hot showers...$15 night

Fire pits too

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Looks a nice spot and reasonably priced.

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Reply #221 - Sep 24^th, 2015 at 9:27pm

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We moved on and been staying at Skinners Flat.....not far from Wedderburn on the Calder Highway....its free with newish drop toilet no drinking water..tomorrow we heading south to Laanecoorie

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Looks like it hasn't seen much rain.

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Good spots Dave. But you need to check this out

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Yes it was pretty dry...we are now at Laanecoorie...flushing toilets...long side the Loddon River..$5 night

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Left there after just one night.....was Victoria school holidays...was crowded...headed to the Grampians to a place called Plantation...FREE.....but on arrival it was packed...screaming kids ...I must be getting old...stayed only one night......today traveled 145klms and are at Lake Ratzcastle....and we have place to ourselves...will stay here next 4 nights

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Reply #226 - Sep 28^th, 2015 at 3:18pm

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Nothin' beats peace and quiet mate lol!!!

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Plantation free camp

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Ratzcastle today

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Nice!!!

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Reply #230 - Oct 1^st, 2015 at 7:58pm

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After 4 days at Lake Ratzcastle......we are home again Undecided

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Reply #231 - Oct 1^st, 2015 at 8:07pm

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That won't last long it seems Dave.

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Reply #232 - Oct 1^st, 2015 at 8:17pm

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No it wont......we will be joining the others at Cadell soon......might fit one more trip to Victoria before summer bushfire season starts with vengeance

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Reply #233 - Oct 1^st, 2015 at 8:23pm

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Yeah that is what I was meaning. Vic has a total fire ban come in place soon doesn't it?

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Reply #234 - Oct 1^st, 2015 at 8:28pm

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Yes...I believe it does......SA starts soon too..usually mid October is Fire Awareness week

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Yeah Dave I loved Lake Ratzcastle the last time we were all there Smiley

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Well enjoy your COG before the fire ban mate.

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Reply #237 - Oct 1^st, 2015 at 10:03pm

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outback jack wrote on Oct 1^st, 2015 at 9:39pm:

Yeah Dave I loved Lake Ratzcastle the last time we were all there Smiley

Must all go back again sometime Jack. I really like that western area of Victoria.

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Derek...this trip ...10 days...cost us $20 for accommodation...and found 3 new places...and we still havent got as far as Bendigo yet..was close but still 23klms away Grin

Jack....was too long between Horse shoe bend COG and that one...must do more in West Vic

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More Plantation pics

shower bucket and round shower...you supply the water to fill it

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Be a bugger if you ran out of water half way through your shower. All lathered up and no water left.
Thanks for sharing Smokeydk.

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We have one of the canvas bag types of shower that you fill and hang from a tree. I usually get wet and then turn the water off, lather up, then rinse off. But its quite amazing how long it actually lasts,even if you don't turn it off. I even made up a arm that hooks onto the roof rack of our 4x4 and hang it off that, just in case there isn't any trees around. I'll try and find a photo of it and post it soon.

Its not burnt. Just really well done.

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Now that's a flash shower bucket Dave!!!

We used those canvas showers for a lot of years too Paul. We use a 12v one now days though.

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Yes we use the 12v pump in bucket type too Jeff

water last long time.....got a special shower tent made.2m..I'm too tall for our Oztent shower tent

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We find it works great and as you say Dave you can have a really good shower with just a bucket of water.

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Pretty snazzy looking shower bucket.

Is there some sort of winch handle on it Dave?

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Not that I could see Rick.....but it must move as I saw it going up and down but saying that I saw lot struggling to lift a bucket up high enough to fill it......should have looked into it harder I guess

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November 11th Last trip this year

Wednesday Day1
We headed off early a different way...this time through Milang to Langhorne Creek..over the ferry at Wellington...down through Meningie then across to Coonalpyn then down to Bordertown

We had a look at the free camp area by the lake but it was just to noisey with train and semi's so we headed towards Mundulla to find a camp area called Jimmies Waterhole...but couldnt pin point it as GPS said we arrived but all we found was a very small triangle area along side the main road so we decided to stay the night at Mundullaoval...hoping not to meet up again with the locals we dealt with last time.
To their credit they had fixed the toilets nicely ...we set up staying the night.

Thursday Day2
We headed out early and headed south again...this time stopping at Western Flats.....very nice setup......all to neat...might be busy so we continued SW to Frances...to the Oval........was very dry and with no power.....we ended up back at Lake Ratzcastle...set up only to find the lake was now bone dry.

Friday Day3
Over night there were many campers...that left this morning...more came in that night

Saturday Day4
same as yesterday.......an old chap with a old caravan parked near us...spent lot of time chatting with him over the next 4 days

Sunday Day5...Monday Day6
Same

Tuesday Day7
in the afternoon a 4x4 towing a large van arrived ...only to find it was Hugo and wife in their brand new Island Star caravan..a great evening was had chatting about the Lake Eyre trip

Wednesday Day8
Hugo left early to beat the continuing heat and Graeme (the old chap) head off too........leaving us all by ourselves.
Late evening I felt it was going to rain....so we packed up the awning and annex canvas and put things away that might get wet...it was still very hot in bed but by midnight it did start raining...a quick close of windows

Thursday Day9
since we were mostly packed up we decided that we will head home, as more rain was forcasted...on the road by 7:30am and home by 1pm

this is the last trip for this year

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Hugo went with us on the Lake Eyre trip....

We are heading to West Victoria..first week of March 2016

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Would be quite interesting to see Ratzcastle empty. I did like it there. A spring visit when the birds are nesting perhaps.

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I hope it will have water soon...the locals said it took 15 years to fill.....the first time we went in 2013 I think.....the water just returned and the locals were so excited

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Would take a long time for the fish stocks to breed up then.

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Yep.......though up the end was the fishing club shelter...they seem to restock lakes quickly there

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Off early tomorrow...to Plantation Camp Area in the Grampians Victoria....might be a warm trip

Will post here when I get internet...stay safe All!!!

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Have fun mate.

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Make sure you post plenty of photos Dave Smiley

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Smokeydk wrote on Mar 1^st, 2016 at 5:57pm:

Off early tomorrow...to Plantation Camp Area in the Grampians Victoria....might be a warm trip

Will post here when I get internet...stay safe All!!!

Look forward to hearing about where you end up.

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First time had phone coverage...Wednesday we arrived at Plantation Campground..(Grampians)...we been there last year...you might recall the fancy shower buckets...
Well we left today.so fed up with European backpackers...arriving at site between 8pm and midnight...and parking in a 300mtr area 2feet from the corner of my caravan...last night we had 4 do it....it was 38c last night but they were cold.so they lite a camp fire and cooked their meals on those lunch box cookers....they complained how cold they were...might helped it the blokes wore more than stubby shorts...and girls in bathers...3am they finally shut up.and got in their wizbangers wicked vans

7am we left making as much noise as possible

Tonight we are at Goroke..CP..(north of Lake Ratzcastle)..on power...we dont have AC.....and its going to be 42 next 2 days

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Smokeydk wrote on Mar 5^th, 2016 at 7:52pm:

and girls in bathers

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Here is some pics of Plantation Campground

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What facilities Dave???

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Rick I had a look at how the showers worked.....bucket on a pulley with a chain to lock it off...adjustable height

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Derek......theres newish drop toilets and bucket showers

Free but night time the backpackers turn up

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Last night we sat outside in the dark watching the lightning show..(38c in van)...was no thunder so it must been far away..........today its been raining most of the day.....tomorrow we are heading to Lake Ratzcastle unless someone tells us of a better location....we are also thinking of going to Lake Bringalbert...not that far away.....all depends on if it stops raining...funny after a week of close to 40c every day......coolest at night 29c...with no AC

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That sure is hot to be free camping. Hope you strike some cooler weather real quick.

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We were going to move on today..but it hasnt stop raining all night then day..so we stayed put....might go tomorrow.....its been 26c today....locals tell us was 16mm till 9am this morning..prob as much again today

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total for the day was 42mm.......we been at Lake Ratzcastle...since Friday....still been hot till today that was a windy 26c....tonight I have a jumper on...its cold...Hahaha!!. Cheesy

...bl##dy backpackers have followed us here.....why do they want to park under our awning...they got 1,000 acres to choose from Angry

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Smokeydk wrote on Mar 14^th, 2016 at 8:28pm:

why do they want to park under our awning...they got 1,000 acres to choose from

That happens so often Dave. It annoys us also.

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Few bird pics for Derek

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Love the photos of the Diamond Firetails Dave. They are such beautiful birds. We bred dozens and dozens of them when we kept native finches. We had a big planted aviary 13 metres long and 4 metres wide. I only saw our first wild ones a couple of years ago at a dam north of Tamworth.

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I had averies too ....bred black hearts and goldfinches.and manikins.....there were spotted pardalote and honey eaters there too

We are still at Lake Ratzcastle till next Monday

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I really enjoyed having the finches but once we started travelling more often it was difficult to get someone to look after them so we decided to sell them.

Saw Goldfinches in the wild when we were down in Vic. We don't get them up here.

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Looks like you are still having a great trip despite the weather.

Love the birds.

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Smokeydk wrote on Mar 14^th, 2016 at 8:28pm:

we been at Lake Ratzcastle...since Friday

Any water in the lake Dave???

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no nothing yet Derek...grass growing though

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Well we spent 13 days there.........would been 10 but we packed up early monday....ready to set off...only to get a flat battery......called the RACV only took them 2..1/2 hours to get to us to tell me we had a flat battery.....got us going......to Edenhope....get new battery ($191) but I also got gas cylinders filled....the 9kg had used 4kg .....that cost me $43 to fill 4kgs.....a 4kg gas cylinder cost $13.......think I wont go there again....went back to Lake Ratzcastle till Thursday then onto Black Cockatoo bush camp for Easter.......left there this morning home midday..only to find my new carport panel door damaged......Well might go back to Victoria around the 10th this month........pics will follow

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Found anywhere for the July COG yet Wink

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Apart from Ratzcastle nothing yet......but in few weeks we will be....maybe doing the River Murray area of Victoria.......not 100% on that though

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Smokeydk wrote on Mar 27^th, 2016 at 7:39pm:

Apart from Ratzcastle nothing yet......but in few weeks we will be....maybe doing the River Murray area of Victoria.......not 100% on that though

Any plans yet Dave???

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No.......school holidays for SA and Vic are on.....will have to wait till they are over....might end up on York Penn early May

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If you leave now you could be in Alstonville for the COG in May. Grin

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For info on my last trip look at my blog

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Off to Victoria tomorrow..........looking at west of Bendigo .... have few places in mind.......hoping to find a COG spot

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Lucky you

If you come across any old camp ovens over there, give the forum a holler. Hold the details for PM's Wink

remember Challys $200 bargain of the century that he picked up Shocked

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We made it to Murrayville Vic today.....would stayed couple days.but they been updating the place with cabins etc..results being price went from $9.90 to $18.00 a night powered site

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Still pretty cheap for powered site though.

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Try Cooktown $40.00 pluss a night

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We paid 43 dollars at Kingscliff after the COG
Be glad to pay 18 a night all year.

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We moved on today...about 200klms in fog to Green Lake......been here couple times...had a campfire tonight...Rosie cooked a roast in campoven...

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Rain caught up with you yet Dave???

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Yes....yesterday but we have moved on today.....now at Wooroonook Lakes

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Yes today..was wet too...and very cold wind too

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There is snow in the mountains tonight Dave. Wind and rain has stopped for now at Mallacoota. Hoping for some nicer weather from here.

That's a nice looking camp there.

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$15 a night powered site......$5 non-powered other side lake

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What facilities are there at the non powered site??? Water, toilets???

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Nothing we can see...just a shelter.........everything is pay by donation ....only seen 1 van put something since we been here

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Any good for a COG??????

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That looks a nice spot Dave.

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Smokeydk wrote on Jun 6^th, 2016 at 8:03pm:

only seen 1 van put something since we been here

Sadly that seems to be what happens everywhere they ask for a donation.

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where we are.....its first in best dressed...for power......the toilets are flushing .....there is a shower...in both Mens/Womens

I'm still looking for a COG place

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Smokeydk wrote on Jun 6^th, 2016 at 8:03pm:

everything is pay by donation ....only seen 1 van put something since we been here

Yes it is very annoying and they wonder why such places get closed to camping altogether.

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Jeff ....this place is really only a spot to stay overnight going to somewhere else......its more like a truckie stop..with a lake and 4 power poles......some semi's stop for a shower then head off again...tomorrow we are heading east to Boort....might stay there might not

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Chally wrote on Jun 6^th, 2016 at 8:11pm:

Smokeydk wrote on Jun 6^th, 2016 at 8:03pm:

everything is pay by donation ....only seen 1 van put something since we been here

Yes it is very annoying and they wonder why such places stop camping altogether.

Jeff

Some very miserable grey nomads out there. They are the ones the complain the loudest when such low cost/by donations close or starting charging more substantial fees that are collected efficiently.
I also hear their mantra that they spend in the towns.. only when they have to.
Had my say. Sorry.

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TBF wrote on Jun 6^th, 2016 at 8:17pm:

I also hear their mantra that they spend in the towns.. only when they have to.

All this bleating about what they spend drives me nuts, that is for sure.

We all have to spend but for me I only spend if I have to, regardless of where I am.

I usually fill the car with fuel when it gets to a certain level regardless of where I am and the same with food, we stock up when stocks get low whether it be Woollies or Coles in a big town or an IGA in a small town.

Generally I will buy meat at small town butchers because often their meat is often good quality. A lot of small town butchers also make and smoke their own bacons and small goods.

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I'm very cross.....there are fire drums here about 4....there was a lot of noise earlier down our side of this lake...a couple in a motorhome were braking branches off young trees and throwing them on a fire....all I could see was big area of smoke no fire and now less trees

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Some people have no idea or they just don't care. When travelling we rely on free or low cost camping so it really annoys us when people do stupid things that jeopardise these places continuing to be provided for travellers.

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Derek wrote on Jun 6^th, 2016 at 8:25pm:

Generally I will buy meat at small town butchers because often their meat is often good quality. A lot of small town butchers also make and smoke their own bacons and small goods.

Totally agree.
Also love country IGA.
When we did the 6 weeks to Gladstone and back, we shopped IGA all the way.

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Well we had a look at Boort......the CP had 80% full of cabins.....what I could see there were only room for 8 caravans..must be 100 cabins there...moved on to Pyramid Hill CP at $15 night powered.staying here 2 nights

Pyramid Hill is what the town is named after

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Moved on yesterday and am now at Moliagul ...tiny town with lot of history including birth place of Rev John Flynn and also the Welcome Stranger gold nugget

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WELCOME STRANGER Site

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After Moliagul we spent 3 nights at inglewood CP $30 night ensuite....then 2 back at Wooroonook Lakes...first night was great......blue sky...campfire.but yesterday and this morning it poured all day...home again today...getting few things sorted with van ready for COG

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Well we are back at Lake Ratzcastle yesterday..its been foggy now wet day today...hope it improves tomorrow

Tried out my new flat pack fire pit tonight....its OK but may need a Smokey make over...might have to drill some holes on each end..its not drawing to well and goes out

and NO ..Rick I'm keeping the choofer Cheesy

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Any water in the lake Dave?

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Yes there is some......full of frogs too

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The weather sure has been pretty ordinary in your neck of the woods Dave. Hope it improves for you.

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Fire pit looks good but I will not cheat on my choofer Kiss

Perfect camping weather ( I used to reckon Cool

) like a bit more warmth now

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Been crappy weather so we traveled 200klms to another dry lake...Green Lake...been here many times...including first week of June this year...but its got power and fire pit....every where there were mounds of weeds rolling...covered the toilet block area

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Left Green Lake this morning.......traveled 680klms and are now home again

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That was lots of towing k's for one day.

Homesick?

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No we had planned to brake up the trip 238klms and stay at Lameroo CP but when we got there a storm was over head so we looked at gps that said we were 2 hours from home be there by 2pm so we headed home

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A photo of Lake Ratzcastle taken yesterday....bit hard to recognize where things are

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What were you doing up in a plane Cheesy

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Derek wrote on Aug 29^th, 2016 at 4:54pm:

What were you doing up in a plane Cheesy

Traded the Pajero in? Did you win Xlotto Smokey?

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no unfortunately the photo was sent to me saying West Vic is now under a lot of water storage..lakes and swamps are getting full

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Latest pic just arrived of Lake Ratzcastle on the ground Grin

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Any word on Batyo Catyo, Dave????

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GWM I think they called water mob...say Lake Batyo Catyo could have water in next couple weeks......Rocklands Res...west of the Grampians is now 30% full so good news everywhere

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Just heard....the northern lakes like Batyo and Green Lake near Sea Lake ......will never have water again as all the channels feeding them have been back filled for extra cropping land....problem now will be the farms will now get flooded

a pic taken of farm at Edenhope Vic that did same thing

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Bloody hell, is it still raining in Victoria????

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Dont know about Vic...but we had a storm tonight 17mm in 15 mins..........that will hit Vic later tonight

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We have gone back to Lake Ratzcastle ....brought the rain with us..
Derek the lake is almost full again and the run off is filling the swamp lake area...lots of wood ducks and other water birds
How am I suppose to have a campfire in all this rain???

Pics to follow Sad

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I used the Ozpig twice on our three month trip. Welcome to Victoria.

Looking at the forecasts we are getting now are saying huge rains coming.

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Here is some pics

been very wet tonight
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Good to see the rain.
Got some headed our way apparently.

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Plenty of green to be seen.

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Flood warnings everywhere Dave. Are you going to hang around down there???

The area sure is looking good.

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yes we are here till the 22nd

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Not floating yet Dave??? Looking at our news there is a lot of water across Victoria at the moment.

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Casterton....and areas below Grampians are flooded...so is Horsham...Charlton..Harrow and Dimboola...we are waiting for Tuesday's rain to see if we get flooded here...Lake is now at 2.1mtrs ...2.2 and the lake will overflow...

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A lot more rain coming your way Dave so don't end up getting stranded.

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Derek wrote on Sep 19^th, 2016 at 10:47am:

A lot more rain coming your way Dave so don't end up getting stranded.

Its only a problem is he runs out of beer and food. Cheesy

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Smokeydk wrote on Sep 18^th, 2016 at 9:21pm:

Lake is now at 2.1mtrs ...2.2 and the lake will overflow...

When was the last time it overflowed?

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First time 2013 was when we came here and it had overflowed then...from the 2011 floods

Locals still saying to us to move as we will get flooded...but we are a long way from the second lake and I am outside by the campfire tonight under stars ....Rosie cooked a pork roast for dinner and now doing a self saucing pudding for desert on our flat pack fire pit

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Well we are home again.....but going back next week....getting few things done including Drs

the lake water level marker said 2.3m so it came up

Rick...they were stocking the lake with redfin

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getting organized to return to Vic....looking at being there 3 weeks this time....hope places arent too flooded or muddy

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Might be worth waiting until the end of the week Dave. There is some really nasty weather on the way.

Check out this on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JohnsWeatherChannelJwc/posts/1173399666067698

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Yes usual.....95% rain in Wimmera area Thursday....just like last trip Angry

My laptop died yesterday......along with all my pic of last trip Undecided

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That is a bit of a bugger Dave. Generally data can be recovered off a hard drive if you can find someone with the tech nouse and equipment to do it.

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Smokeydk wrote on Sep 26^th, 2016 at 9:37am:

My laptop died yesterday......along with all my pic of last trip

Hope you can recover the photos mate.

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Well we are back in not so sunny Vic...what a trip over...4 towns were under water...we had to drive through flooded areas...got to Lake Ratzcastle and the swamp is full almost up to where we camped a week ago...will take pics tomorrow

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Some pics Lake Ratzcastle is full its overflowed into next lake then filled the swamp............hard to believe so much water has risen since week ago

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Moved on today to Brim............still $10 night powered site

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There is something quite nice about Ratzcastle. I must go back again one day.

After our three months in Victoria this year with only about 4 days without rain or snow would be nice to see it all again in sunshine Grin

Mind you a large proportion of it was in caravan parks so not that bad Cheesy

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Was 31c here yesterday....wasnt bad day today either

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Ran out of internet...new laptops W10 gobbled it all up ...updates...since we left Ratzcastle...headed to Brim...5 days...then 2 at Wychepoof now at Green Lake below Sea lake ....not sure where next

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Smokeydk wrote on Oct 12^th, 2016 at 7:04pm:

Ran out of internet...new laptops W10 gobbled it all up ...updates...since we left Ratzcastle...headed to Brim...5 days...then 2 at Wychepoof now at Green Lake below Sea lake ....not sure where next

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Turn the updates off till you get home Dave. Enjoy your trip.

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Smokeydk wrote on Oct 12^th, 2016 at 7:04pm:

Ran out of internet...new laptops W10 gobbled it all up ...updates...since we left Ratzcastle...headed to Brim...5 days...then 2 at Wychepoof now at Green Lake below Sea lake ....not sure where next

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Dave I am not sure exactly how to do it but if you go into settings you can enter that you are on metered Internet and then windows won't do the updates

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Thanks we have done that....just waiting for the monthly cycle to see if it works....Im currently on my tablet

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Ok we been at Green Lake below Sea Lake since last Wednesday....last time we were here tumble weed were covering everything........mostly cleared now

Had the place to ourselves ...most days and nights...still no water in this Lake

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Moved on today to Patchewollock $15 powered at an old school

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2017 first trip...heading back to Victoria tuesday..back to Lake Ratzcastle...mainly to see if the water in the swamp has receded ....heard its going to be wet.. Angry

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I just love the place names, Dave. Patchewollock and Lake Ratzcastle - absolute gold. Grin

We have often thought about coming down and touring around Vic, but the place is full of bloody Victorians - except for the mobs that come up and pester us Queenslanders each year. Wink

Maybe the best time is the cooler months to see that part of the country when most tourists avoid the place being so close to the South Pole.

Have a safe and enjoyable trip.

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While most of the Vics are up north....the backpackers invade Vic..Derek wants to come down...he just gotta follow the sun...not the snow..LOL

I started this thread as so many say theres no where to go....we havent got close to Bendgo yet...from SA..been trying since 2013 Grin

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Your missing out on so many free camps just a couple of hours from home, Smokey Tongue

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I love the snow Dave. In fact on the next trip we are heading into the Snowy Mountains between Cooma and Talbingo although that is in NSW.

We are heading south sometime in June this year. Bendigo in July for the Sheep and Wool Festival then heading west for a while before going north through Mildura to Silverton for the COG.

I wouldn't mind popping into Lake Batyo Catyo again for a look but reading the latest comments on WikiCamps they have let it become all overgrown now and still no water in the lake.

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Well yesterday we headed to Lake Ratzcastle after thinking we were mad as the sky was stormy and strong winds...head winds all way over..normally takes us around 4.5 hours...yesterday we left home 9am getting here 4pm...long day traveling.
The lake and swamp are full...this time we are camping about where we were when we were at COCIA COG
Today the weather was great....got a bit of sunburnt too

On another note the battery running my waeco fridge in car was flat when we arrived..so was the one in the caravan...after checking the car...I found the battery isolator had blown a fuse (25amp) resulting no power getting to rear of car...the waeco drew of the extra battery in the back of the car...and the van fridge being set on 12volt...flattened the van battery as no power went to it to...both batteries were charged by solar today..car one got to 13.2...van was 12.7

Will see what happens tomorrow Undecided

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Don't worry Dave, I'll drop off a slab tomorrow Smiley

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Smokeydk wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2017 at 8:46pm:

...I found the battery isolator had blown a fuse (25amp) resulting no power getting to rear of car...

Similar thing happened to me couple of years ago in the Cruiser. I have an ignition activated relay on the cabling to run the fridge while we are underway. The whole thing blew up and burnt the relay out. Found out that the 'auto electrician' who I will never go to again hadn't even fitted a fuse.

I recall being outside an auto parts store in Dubbo in the street with tools and extra wiring all over the place replacing it.

I hate it when electrics go wrong.

Good old Ratzcastle keeps drawing you back doesn't it Dave. I wonder if the fish stocks are getting replenished after the drought.

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outback jack wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2017 at 9:07pm:

Don't worry Dave, I'll drop off a slab tomorrow Smiley

Good one Jack.

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This morning we tried eggs and bacon in those taco boats Derek did....kinda worked out over filled mine..but still edible
Another nice day here...will post pics Monday as we having problems with power from batteries..so been on tablet instead of laptop

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outback jack wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2017 at 9:07pm:

Don't worry Dave, I'll drop off a slab tomorrow Smiley

Where are you Jack...I left your spot vacant just for you Wink

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Pics of Lake Ratzcastle...........left this morning now at Naracoorte Show Grounds tonight

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Sure is a nice spot that one. I could be talked into a detour on my way to Silverton and pay it another visit.

I did that the first time Dave with the Taco boats. It surprised me how much the eggs rise.

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We did that with a cast iron campoven upside down in my choofer....not a great idea.......first one burnt on bottom

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The water makes it look very inviting.

Do I detect a new annexe wall?

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Any fish/yabbies in the water?

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Yes Rick it is...even have de_flapper bars..finally our annex can be fully enclosed

Gromet lot were trying to fish...judging by the amount of shells around...there must be thousands of yabbies in the lake

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We left the Show Grounds and are at Black Cockatoo Bush Camp apart from 2 others we have the back paddock for ourselves for couple days

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Thanks for your input Dave and the photos, good to see the lake looking so good.
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Yes it was Mate......and the wild life too.......so many ducks breeding and fish jumping.........and judging from piles of hundreds of remains........lots of yabbies too

We arrived home today......waiting on Drs reports before heading off again soon

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Though not in Victoria....pics of back of Black Cockatoo Bush Camp

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more...last is toilets/showers

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I was actually heading for Black Cockatoo last year when we had to pull out of our trip.

Looks a good place.

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the front camp area has a dam......where Rick and I usually camp

now what was he up too??

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Geez, I thought you was posting a pic with the fishing bell clipped to my camper Grin

I can't play any musical instruments, but I can conduct a bush band

It's the best camping ground in SA, but our Port Lincoln trips have taken priority the last few years.

Must try to get back there soon.

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Rufzgutz wrote on Apr 3^rd, 2017 at 8:48pm:

It's the best camping ground in SA

You'll have to show me how to get there Rufz.
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Well guess what........yes we been back into Victoria yet again..last couple weeks

Have a look at my Blog for details

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A great trip am also interested where the black cockatoo camp is. Thank you

Ok done a search http://www.blackcockatoobushcamp.com.au/

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Photos of those camps look good Smokey.
You better get back out there, coz I'm now following you.

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finally found a pic of the height I had the pajero lifted...even with it loaded and towing the van its still high

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Why did you have to do that Dave?

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Well to start with I needed more ground clearance getting over our car park driveway......then I got the van axle underslung for same reason...that was back in 2013

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Looks good. They sure did a doozey on that roadway didnt they.

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Yes apart from loosing my front verge they put an island down middle of the road.......means have to turn left only out of my driveway.100ft from the intersection......now I have to drive around the block....

makes life difficult to if trying to get on property if someone parked in carpark

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Well 2017 trips turned out to be a fizzier......so we are trying again this Wednesday.....I know its going to be bit warm.(35c) but we will make up for it by the weekend with rain forecast 1-5mm

Hoping to be away 14 days...where to ...who knows Cheesy

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Well we packed up hitched up......got as far as Mt Barker.....got out of the car.....only to see transmission oil all over the back of vehicle and covering the front of our van....managed to get back home.....booked vehicle in for next Monday....was told there was a blockage in the trans cooler.....that pressurized the gearbox.....and spat oil out....dipstick showed oil at full level........and engine was cool according to guage.....but gears stuck...(being auto) revving to 4,000 ....will try again mid week next week.....I hope Undecided

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Dave, have just seen a post on Caravanners Forum where someone has camped at Lake Batyo Catyo. No water in the lake again however it seems you can camp there with no facilities.

Found on another Facebook Page where they left the old ski club building there, also the jetty and boat ramp but everything else has gone.

Might be worth a visit if you get over that way.

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Dave

Got this today from council so camping allowed again

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Derek,

Thank you for your email of 17 May 2018 in relation to camping at Lake Batyo Catyo.

I can advise that bush camping is allowed at the lake reserve. There are no toilet facilities, powered sites or rubbish arrangements so we request campers to be self sufficient and take care of the site when visiting.

7 Principles of Leave No Trace
Plan Ahead and Prepare
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
Dispose of Waste Properly
Leave What You Find
Minimise Campfire Impacts
Respect Wildlife
Be Considerate of Your Hosts and Other Visitors
The following is a link to the Leave no trace Australia website to provide some tips when visiting: http://www.lnt.org.au/programs/7-principles.html

Should you require any further information please let me know.

Regards

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Thanks for that info Derek

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May 2018
Friday 4th Day1
After nearly 3 weeks without a car....we got it back Wednesday...only to find Thursday there was a bang noise in back we had to unload it Friday morning (all ready packed to go away) and take it back to Adelaide, it had a rebuilt gearbox, and they forgot to put a exhaust bracket back on...all fixed we headed home reloaded and hitched up ..looked at clock 12pm..headed over to Victoria to Lake Ratzcastle arriving 5:30pm SA time......worst part of trip was guzzling fuel...had to top up at Coonalpyn before stopping at Tintinara to fuel up

Saturday Day2
Started day off by finishing setting up the caravan from last night late arrival

Sunday Day3
Rain and more rain......had to did a trench around the awning walls..flooding

Monday Day4
Rosie washed few clothing.....hung it on the line then moved it all over the place chasing what sun there was.........that late afternoon we had neighbours from WA directly accross the track from us

Tuesday Day5
They left early ...all our meals were made on the webber........Rosie starting to get used to it now....we packed up everything not needed that night ready for an early start tomorrow....caught up with Steve today....cant believe its been 12 months since we been here......lot additions like many new picnic tables...plus its donation to stay here now

Wednesday Day6 Towitta Trip
I personally hate being woken by sound of roudy diesel heaters...so up and packed and were leaving by 7:30am...Got fuel at Tintinara again,return trip..306klms using 82ltrs fuel...GRRRRR!!!.....even with fill tank it just got us to Towitta..we arrived early set up same as Lake Ratz...behind the shed....followed by Rob and Lindsay and his wife Jeannie.......that night we sat by Poddies plough disc fire pit..but was windy and cold

Thursday Day7
More arrived today

Friday Day8
Campoven cooking commenced today......though with heatbeads instead and under the verandah........Rick & Cindy arrived late today......My phone being playing up

Saturday Day9
More the same

Sunday Day10
Again same

Monday Day11
All left bar Rick & Cindy and us......wind had stopped so we had a campfire going

Tuesday Day12 Headed off to Walker Flat
Had a look at Swan Reach but it was packed........so headed to Walker Flat....Hettner Landing...found a non-River view and set up ...left the River view for Rick & Cindy

Wednesday Day13
Rick took us both sight seeing to places they have camped before plus couple other places of interest (Shell Hill and Black Hill and Black Hill Rock)

Thursday Day14
Rick & Cindy packed up and headed home.....we stayed on......but weather was crappy......no rain yet

Friday Day15 Home bound
We packed up early......tried local shop to get fuel...but was none.....just got to Murray Bridge not much fuel left...(drove in the Exit didnt I)
Got home in time for late lunch

PS... took car back to Mitz......had work done and seems to be running better......will see next time we tow the van
PPS......I bought a new phone.....hope its blue tick......

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Well we are back at Lake Ratzcastle Victoria..been here since last Friday...weather not been that good...but at least the car is running well 330klms on 45ltrs is back to average fuel not like last time 310klms on 87ltrs to Towitta COG..this trip we are hoping to get to some different places...will let you all know when we get there

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Some pics

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Thursday 6th
We moved on to Hynes on the Rocklands...been here several times

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Dave, do you know if they have restocked the lake at Ratzcastle??

Photos look good of both sites.

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Yes they have and becoming good size...just under plate size...yellow belly...red fin/ yellow fin...and trout as well

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Well today is day 13 of this trip and we have moved on to Jeparit CP near Lake Hindmarch North of Horsham ...we been here 2013...only thing thats changed is now has 2 small cabins

We have power at $20 night

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You certainly move around Dave and Rosie, well done Smiley

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Nice looking spot there.

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Some good destinations Dave.
Any spot. With a lake or a river is a bonus.

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Some good destinations Dave.
Any spot. With a lake or a river is a bonus.

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Friday we traveled 87klms to Hopetoun on the free camping side of the lake....but didnt like the speed boat racing on the lake...so packed up and drove 200klms and are back at Lake Ratzcastle

a fisherman caught 2 brim today Derek

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What facilities at the free camp at Hopetoun Dave??

Good to see the fishing coming good at Ratzcastle.

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Flushing toilets/hot showers$ might be $3...men/women separate ends building

you might see them in the panorama pic behind playground on right

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I can understand why you keep going back to Ratzcastle. Looks pretty darned peaceful back there.

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Derek...we have had Ratz to ourselves since Friday...couple cars in to look about...but no stayers..we are heading home tomorrow morning...might be back mid November..weather isnt looking to good to stay

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Well its about time we got away

Well Sydney been flooded today........now watch out Victoria.....we are heading your way tomorrow...LOL

Actually think its going to be warm this week...will post here where we are....problem duck season started yesterday in Vic...so will have to find places to stay
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We were in Tassie last year for the duck season and I didn’t end up with one duck Angry

Enjoy the trip.

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Thanks ^5s Mate

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Well we ended up at Lake Ratzcastle...this place is not looking great...very untidy high grass and very dry...will check out the lake tomorrow

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That's a shame it has been let run down like that.

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Any photos yet Dave. I like that place. Was a great COG we had there.

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Thanks Dave. Are you still there?

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Yes till Monday..bit cloudy tonight..forcasting rain tomorrow

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We moved on Monday and arrived at Hynes on Rocklands in rain...here few days tried out the Kings firepit

finch for Derek to name

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Hi Dave
Thanks for the photos.
Can you let us know how the Kings stove goes

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Hi....the top of the stove blistered with in an hour of lighting it up.....I made a spark arrester out of weldmesh and hose clamps
I havent cooked on it with frypan or boiled a kettle but both should work well....plenty of heat

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Kings stove

it has paint peeling off around the door ring too....also I have noticed its not sealing well as smoke and small flame escaping down sides too

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HI Dave
Thanks for the photos and the information
I have not tried my stove yet. But on seeing what happened to your stove, Years ago in the 80's we had a
pot belly stove and we used, pot belly paint on it, so I am thinking if my stove goes the same way as your stove did I will paint it to prevent rust.
No harm trying.
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Did it not come with instructions for seasoning???

I know both Ozpig and Kingaroy Choofer have seasoning instructions.

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Hi Derek
Mine came in the box with no instructions at all.
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No instructions with mine....but like Kev....I will be removing the paint and will use SCA heat paint on mine when I get home

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Dave
Thanks for the information re paint I will drop into the
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Went to "Mecca" = Bunnings to day to get some things for my wood working. and in the BBQ area they had the stove paint on Clearance $14.00.
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Let me know how it goes Kev??

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How is it all going Dave. Haven’t heard from you for a while.

Where are you at?

Maggie and I are putting things together to head off the week after Easter. Going to head south with no particular plans other than staying in NSW visiting family and friends along the way.

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Sorry Derek.........my posts seemed to have disappeared ...since 1st April

We headed home Monday 1st as weather turned real crappy...last few days temp was 13c during day and wet

Info about trip are on my Blog

Got home with a list of things to do before we head East on the Silo Art Trail, first week of May for 3 weeks covering SA, lower NSW and west Vic....2,750 klms

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Well if the weather Gods are with us...we are heading back to Victoria....little further this time ...to meet up with another Forum Group...doing the Silo Art Trail...hoping to meet with them just west of Shepparton
8 caravans in convoy heading west...they left SA on the 6th May...we are hoping to be with them by the 18th..

We will be finding new places to stay

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Enjoy the trip Dave. We are hoping to do the Silo trail later this year.

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Thanks...I think there's about 21 silos painted now..more are planned too

We travelled 6.5 hours and are staying at Wooroonook Lakes couple days...was a wet trip over...they have upgraded the amenities with hot showers and new toilets etc...better than the very dark dingy old ones..still $15 night powered site by the lake

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Smokeydk wrote on May 11^th, 2019 at 7:38pm:

Thanks...I think there's about 21 silos painted now..more are planned too

I didn't know there was that many. We are late getting away but we hope to leave in just over a week. I've done a few mods to the van and it is just about ready for the trip.

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Good one mate...safe travels too

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Smokeydk wrote on May 12^th, 2019 at 7:07pm:

Good one mate...safe travels too

Thanks mate.

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Yesterday we moved on to Sebastian racecourse recreational area you actually park on the old football oval...there's no power but there are flushing toilets...donation...we are the only ones here

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I like those sorts of camp sites. Good thing about this time of year is that just about everyone has headed north and you have the places to yourselves.

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Smokeydk wrote on May 11^th, 2019 at 7:38pm:

Thanks...I think there's about 21 silos painted now..more are planned too

Here is a map that shows the silos and mural art right across the country. It is constantly being updated and well worth saving on your computer.

It also shows some of the worthwhile camping areas near them.

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Derek wrote on May 15^th, 2019 at 9:03am:

Here is a map that shows the silos and mural art right across the country. It is constantly being updated and well worth saving on your computer.

It also shows some of the worthwhile camping areas near them.

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Thanks Derek, it will come in handy.

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We moved on today..headed through Elmore then on to Corop to Greens Lake..here for couple days for our friends to catch up then west back through west Vic

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Smokeydk wrote on May 15^th, 2019 at 8:26pm:

headed through

We will be at Elmore in October for a Campervan & Motorhome Rally.

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Never been to Greens Lake; they say it can get quite blowy at times.

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Heard that too Jeff..been about 3kph last couple days here

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Rained when we were last there.

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Well tomorrow the group are off to Rochester..to see some more paintings...then we will be staying at Logan over night

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Well Logan didn't happen ...not enough room for 9 vans...so we all travelled 10klms to kooreh hall was great night around the campfire..today it was...Murtoa Stick Shed then Minyip...then on to Sheep's Hill silo art...then up to Brim where we been so many times staying here tonight

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We really want to see that Murtoa Stick Shed Dave, it looks very interesting.

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Jeff we took lot of pics but they are still on my camera..due to being with the convoy...soon as I can get to my laptop to download them there I'll post some here.....we are still at Brim tonight

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Smokeydk wrote on May 20^th, 2019 at 9:45pm:

Jeff we took lot of pics but they are still on my camera..due to being with the convoy...soon as I can get to my laptop to download them there I'll post some here

Thanks mate I look forward to seeing them.

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We are now at Green Lake not Greens Lake bit confusing I guess but we have been here many times..great to see water back in lake..never seen it since we been coming here

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Nice looking spot Dave.

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It's $20 night powered/toilets they are trying hard to improve the place..looked bit tired last time we were here...replacing tiles and painted the loos has helped...removed all the perma-pine posts etc

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Looks nice and quiet.

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I downloaded Stick shed pics but inside were blurry sorry

Shed is massive and it's only 1/3rd size the one they demolished in 1970s

Might give you some idea

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Couple more

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What did they store in there?

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TBF wrote on May 24^th, 2019 at 10:00pm:

What did they store in there?

https://www.thestickshed.com.au/

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Thanks Dave; it is huge. I never realised it was so long. I look forward to seeing for myself some day. Thanks for the link Derek.

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Derek wrote on May 24^th, 2019 at 10:02pm:

TBF wrote on May 24^th, 2019 at 10:00pm:

What did they store in there?

https://www.thestickshed.com.au/

That explains everything. Tks Derek

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We are home again......with lot of interesting places we went too including Bendigo...finally

I will update my blog soon Thanks

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Looks like an interesting trip, but no photos of silos?

The stick shed reminds me of the insides of Moby Dick

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some silos we saw

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Good to look at and a few more done since we last did the trail cheers

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Amazing how they paint them so lifelike at that size.

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I am in awe of the persons who paint these silos.
Such talent.

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Google is your friend....

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Well we are off again...for few weeks......SA but prob Victoria.......I'm fed up with the not knowing what going to happen with my home acquisition...so we are going away till end of the month.......but ofcourse its going to be very wet.....nothing changes...

Heading off tomorrow morning

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Enjoy the trip Dave. You have that big cold front coming through as well.

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Well after 6.5hours driving we are at Patchewollock old school oval tonight...been raining none stop since we left home this morning...power and toilets $15 night

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Doesn't sound like fun with it being wet and no doubt cold but you are away so that is good.

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Have a great trip even with the rain. but I bet the people
who live in the area you are staying are enjoying it.
I away enjoy the stories about your travels
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Looks very quiet there Dave.
Not much to do around town?

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Could be if we can get out of our van....about 4" deep in water around it....since 3pm....and still raining

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Time to move to higher ground Dave!!!!!!

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Hope you are in a safe position Dave.

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We moved on this morning ....gotta night strong winds and rain...arrived at Green Lake only to see our fav spot taken...we are about 15ft from the lake on power..trying to put the awning out in 35kph winds wasn't fun...staying here till Monday maybe

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Had a sunset tonight

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Lovely!

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Dave,
Driven past Green Lake many times looks like a great spot. Is it a good yabby spot like I have been led to believe?
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Looks good Dave. What do they charge a night?

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Muzz it's only had water in it a year if that long...so can't tell..by the way this Green Lake is 10klms below the town of Sea lake...not to be confused with Greens Lake near Shepparton

Today it's been windy but no rain...had a fire tonight in the small choofer no wind but rather cold

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It's $20 night powered..about 70 power poles..hot showers ...flushing toilets...been here at least 6 times..you put money in honesty box..no one comes to check to see if you have..

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That's quite reasonable Dave.
Keeping this in mind for future travels.

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Couple more pics

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Thanks Dave,
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Always good to find a lake with water in it Dave.

We found a few without it.

I wonder what Catyo Batyo is looking like. Apparently people are camping there again but no water in the lake.

We did enjoy a week there once.

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Yep...we stayed there 10 days...someone said it was too spooky for them to stay... actually Green lake reminds me of Lake Ratzcastle now it's got water in it

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Rosie took couple bird pics yesterday

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Love seeing out native birdlife when on our travels Dave.

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I love the little parrots. Can sit for hours with the binoculars watching them.

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Derek wrote on Aug 19^th, 2019 at 12:21pm:

I love the little parrots. Can sit for hours with the binoculars watching them.

Likewise.
Even have the bride watching them now.

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Well we started packing up today ...heading home tomorrow....been here at Green lake 14 days....

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All good things must come to an end they say.

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Yep we got home safely...6.5 hour drive...found another little camping spot on way home Lake Walpeup

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Glad you arrived home safely. That looks a good little find for a camp next time too.

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Yes we are back in Victoria again...spent last few days at Lake Walpeup ... Not much water here..but has solar hot showers and flushing toilets for donation

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Hi Dave
That looks like a pretty good place to camp. Enjoy your
time away. And thanks for the pics.

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Went for a drive a few weeks back to Lake Clarendon here in the Lockyer Valley. Absolutely bone dry is the lake.

Nice to still see some water down there Dave. Enjoy the trip.

A few medical issues to deal with here so cannot see us getting away until after Christmas.

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It seems much of the country needs a good drink Dave.

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Yes it's very dry..in SA farmers have harvested and doing hay bales very early ...in few weeks SA will be fighting bushfires too

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Well today we moved on and now staying at Lake Watched $20 night powered has new toilet/shower block now too

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That looks a nice spot Dave.

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Very nice looking place.

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I try to find new places every trip

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Smokeydk wrote on Oct 7^th, 2019 at 7:29pm:

Well today we moved on and now staying at Lake Watched $20 night powered has new toilet/shower block now too

Dave, been trying to find it on WikiCamps. Is it Lake Watched or Lake Watchem???? Thanks.

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Sorry it's lake Watchem about 1klm from town Watchem north of Litchfield which is north of Donald

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Looks a top spot.
I see green grass in the photos as well.
That's rare at present

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Today we arrived at ...yes you guessed it....Lake Ratzcastle... haven't been here since last March...water is disappearing fast and the swamp is dry now

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Hi Dave
Thanks very much for the photos.
That western Victoria area has some great spots to camp
I would love to hook up the caravan and head off and enjoy the area myself.
Enjoy your stay,
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It looks nice and quiet to spend a few days.

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Chally wrote on Oct 12^th, 2019 at 11:06am:

It looks nice and quiet to spend a few days.

We had a COG there a few years ago. A bit more water back then.

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Well for those that went to that COG you might remember the big hollow tree in the middle of the area we all camped around...well since then it was bollard off...well 8am this morning a huge branch broke off and landed where we all sat by the fire

Plenty of firewood now

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Wowie. She’s a decent lump of wood that one.

I did like Ratzcastle. Will get back down there one day.

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All that small stuff is what we picked up around the big pieces ...redgum

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Makes very good coals does red gum.

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Derek wrote on Oct 16^th, 2019 at 8:50pm:

Makes very good coals does red gum.

Burns a lot hotter than any other hardwood.

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Good evening.
That timber looks pretty good. It is a shame you cannot collect the rest so you can use later. I just got back from the work shop I go to my friend Allan gave me a lot of black butt timber which I am going to cut up for firewood for nest winters caravan trip
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I have bagged 3 bags full ..but still have left a heap..problem was it's been to wet and windy to burn much of it

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Hi Dave
Well done on getting 3 bags full on fire wood.
Will be good to burn in your little stove. My little stove got a work out recently when caravaning. Used 3 bags of timber off cuts from my wood working. cooking some meals including breakfast every morning boiling the billy during the evening using the water for a cuppa and the washing up. I Had a great time. Keep enjoying your holiday
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Thanks Kev....well after 8 nights at Lake Ratzcastle...we headed north to Warracknabeal got fuel and more food..headed east to another lake...Lake Tchum...but took wrong turn and ended up at Lake Watchem ...we were here before going to Lake Ratzcastle...gotta be home 23rd

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Wouldn't be hard to take a few days there Dave.

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Hi Dave that place looks very good. I am putting western Victoria on my list of places to travel to.
I see even power is available.
Thanks for the photos.
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Yes power and toilets and hot showers. ..$20 or $15 pensioners

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Its a must do for me as well.

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Well all good things gotta end..tomorrow we head home...going to be a warm 37c trip...but better than the 8c trip here 3 weeks ago..till next time

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Kevvie wrote on Oct 20^th, 2019 at 4:05pm:

Aart
Maybe be do a tag a long and include a COG in South Australia
regards Kev Wink

Would love to do that part of the country.
Need to get more time away on the road.
2 to 3 months at a time.
I'm not into short sharp trips.
Hetty has said 2021 will be when we go away for the big one.
2020 has 2 overseas holidays booked and plans for 2 shortish caravan trips(4 to 6 weeks each).
My impatience is driving her nuts.

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Reply #555 - Oct 23^rd, 2019 at 6:18am

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HI Dave
Well I know you had a good trip and thank you very much
for sharing it with me and the group on the forum.
Looking forward hearing about your travels next time.
regards Kev (Kevvie)

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Reply #556 - Oct 23^rd, 2019 at 9:59am

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Look forward to seeing more of your travels next trip.

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Reply #557 - Oct 23^rd, 2019 at 7:46pm

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Thanks........we are calling this trip......3 Lakes..there are so many camping lakes in Victoria

Plus Rosie has taken lots of bird pics for Derek to name...just gotta get them off her camera..

Couple I took

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Sulphur crested cockatoo
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Crimson Rosella

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Agree with Aart but the middle one is a bit harder due to blurriness.

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Look forward to see your photos Rosie

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could it be a mulga parrot

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Some birds last trip

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Good variety there Dave. Always enjoyable to see them on our travels.

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1. Rainbow Bee-eater
2. Yellow tailed Black Cockatoo or a lost Long billed black
3. Crimson Rosella
4. Laughing Kookaburra
5. White browed Wood Swallow (?) Not much to go on.
6. Eastern Rosella
7. Whistling Kite

Nice photos Dave

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TBF wrote on Nov 7^th, 2019 at 11:41am:

1. Rainbow Bee-eater
2. Yellow tailed Black Cockatoo or a lost Long billed black
3. Crimson Rosella
4. Laughing Kookaburra
5. White browed Wood Swallow (?) Not much to go on.
6. Eastern Rosella
7. Whistling Kite

Nice photos Dave

Yep, agree there. White tail tip, I think, says Wood Swallow. They are quite common down that way.

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could be white tailed black cockatoo.......zoomed in from long way away

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Smokeydk wrote on Nov 8^th, 2019 at 7:10pm:

could be white tailed black cockatoo.......zoomed in from long way away

We don’t have a white tailed cockatoo in Australia Dave. Yellow Tail is the one from that area and it certainly looks like one.

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Well its been 6 months since last trip away....we are heading to West Vic .... not sure where yet...might revisit places we havent been for 8 years

Hoping to get away next Monday for 3 weeks

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Don't forget your camera Dave.
I love following your trips.
Have fun mate.

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Hope your plans work out Dave and yes, please do share your adventures.

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HI Dave
I know you and Rosie will have a great trip.

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Camera's both charged....slowly sorting out the van....its been serviced and new tyres fitted ....getting things ready

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Day 2...we are at Lake Ratzcastle...only ones here...not much water in lake..none in the swamp... can't believe it's been 6 months since we were here last..

I will post pics once I work out how to resize them on tablet

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Take care mate mate and buy what you can whenyou can. People from the cities are now raiding country towns and stripping their shops bare. Cheers Bear

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Hi Dave
I agree with Bear. A fellow from the village here just put up on F/B
that he has been in Bendigo, Castlemaine, and now Ballarat
has been wanting to get a few supplies to keep them going
and has found shops cleaned out.
Take care Dave
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Out bush is a good place to be Dave.

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Day 3 well not much excitement here bloody hot 33 degs looks like rain but nothing yet

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Too hot for campfire...I think fires still restricted here till May

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Even with the low water it is still a nice spot.

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Well the sh#$s hit the pan here..the Shires have all gone nuts and have closed lot of towns campsites and caravan parks..also Parks Vic are doing same..and heard tonight they are thinking of closing State boarders to stop the virus...not helping us as we were thinking of heading north from here but may not get there....

So might be home earlier than I should

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Been reading a lot about that today Dave. Only the beginning I think. Up here most councils are starting to close caravan parks to new customers.

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That would be a shame if they did that.
I see on other forum people still intend traveling
regards Kevvie. Shocked

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Still at Lake Ratzcastle..leaving Monday and heading west ward home via maybe Black Cockatoo bush camp if it's still open..there is about 3 caravans here tonight...sky is cloudy and 19c temp.

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Safe trip Dave. I have been told that some showgrounds are closing also.
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Stay out bush freedom camping and enjoy yourself Dave. You are better off out there than in large populated areas.

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After the statement by the PM today about non-essential travel it might be time to go home and stay there.

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Well about 9:30am we got the news SA was closing the boarder so quick pack up and first a shop at IGA Goroke Vic and they let Rosie buy few things then backroad to Black Cockatoo bush camp in SA where we setup only 4 others here..how long we are staying here who knows

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