Kate and Blu in Oz's Guestbook
Comments
Date: 27th May 2009
Gunshot and Coakatoo Creek Crossings.
Gday yes look for the best drop and only south to north not the other way. Cockatoo Crossing is on bed rock. Holes like 44 gallon drums. have a good look might damage your 4WD. We live at Port Douglas for close to 20 years. The number of 4WD is 10 times as many 4WD. Take it easy. We do the tip to the top most years leave 10-12 days from Cairns and back. That not going to TI add a day for that. Bazza PD
From Blog: Cape York Part 1: We head for the top of Australia
Gunshot and Coakatoo Creek Crossings.
Gday yes look for the best drop and only south to north not the other way. Cockatoo Crossing is on bed rock. Holes like 44 gallon drums. have a good look might damage your 4WD. We live at Port Douglas for close to 20 years. The number of 4WD is 10 times as many 4WD. Take it easy. We do the tip to the top most years leave 10-12 days from Cairns and back. That not going to TI add a day for that. Bazza PD
From Blog: Cape York Part 1: We head for the top of Australia
Date: 31st January 2009
INSPIRING
My farther worked in the mines in 1979 1983 and i was born in burnie and seeing these pics has motivated me to go back and check out zeehan where we lived
From Blog: Tasmania Part 2 : The Wild West
INSPIRING
My farther worked in the mines in 1979 1983 and i was born in burnie and seeing these pics has motivated me to go back and check out zeehan where we lived
From Blog: Tasmania Part 2 : The Wild West
Date: 25th January 2009
Hi to NZ here!
Hi A and A Just read your message - thanks! Not long now till we are back in Godzone indeed! Hope the weather will be warm enough for us - ha ha! Look forward to seeing you and your new hips soon! Love K and B
From Blog: Coral Coast to Perth - we complete the loop!
Hi to NZ here!
Hi A and A Just read your message - thanks! Not long now till we are back in Godzone indeed! Hope the weather will be warm enough for us - ha ha! Look forward to seeing you and your new hips soon! Love K and B
From Blog: Coral Coast to Perth - we complete the loop!
Date: 16th January 2009
NZ here
Well just read your latest blog. You guys have done so much and covered 50,000 miles since setting off wow!! That is huge. We look forward t seeing you when you are back safely in godzone. When are you due back or have you not got a date yet?? Thanks for the funny get well card - pleased to say all is going well. Walking inside with no crutches and 1 crutch when outside just in case I stumble. It was 4 weeks on wednesday just gone (14th Jan) since i had the double hip op, so not bad eh! Keep well and happy Alison Andy and kids xx
From Blog: Coral Coast to Perth - we complete the loop!
NZ here
Well just read your latest blog. You guys have done so much and covered 50,000 miles since setting off wow!! That is huge. We look forward t seeing you when you are back safely in godzone. When are you due back or have you not got a date yet?? Thanks for the funny get well card - pleased to say all is going well. Walking inside with no crutches and 1 crutch when outside just in case I stumble. It was 4 weeks on wednesday just gone (14th Jan) since i had the double hip op, so not bad eh! Keep well and happy Alison Andy and kids xx
From Blog: Coral Coast to Perth - we complete the loop!
Date: 26th November 2008
What's the mountain in Glasshouse?
Great photos! The name of that mountain is Coonowrin, or Crook Neck.
From Blog: The Sunshine Coast and Fraser Island
What's the mountain in Glasshouse?
Great photos! The name of that mountain is Coonowrin, or Crook Neck.
From Blog: The Sunshine Coast and Fraser Island
Date: 17th November 2008
Cape York (Lucy)
Hi Lucy We are sure you would be fine - we were pretty novice at this before we did it! We thought it wasn't as rough as the Oodnadatta, maybe depends whether the graders have gone through recently on the bypass road, the OTL itself is narrow but fine in a high clearance 4WD, and the river crossings that we did were not too difficult or deep - always walk the crossings first, map out your route eg shallowest and avoiding dips and holes and watch others go through if you can. You can skip the deepest one (Nolans) by taking the bypass road a couple of crossings after Elliot Falls. It's fun to do the crossings but you can drive all the way on the Development road in a soft roader if you want to! Around that time of year it will be quite busy too and always someone coming through so you won't really be alone! You tend to meet up with the same people along the way anyway. Good luck and if you need any more info just ask!
From Blog: Cape York Part 1: We head for the top of Australia
Cape York (Lucy)
Hi Lucy We are sure you would be fine - we were pretty novice at this before we did it! We thought it wasn't as rough as the Oodnadatta, maybe depends whether the graders have gone through recently on the bypass road, the OTL itself is narrow but fine in a high clearance 4WD, and the river crossings that we did were not too difficult or deep - always walk the crossings first, map out your route eg shallowest and avoiding dips and holes and watch others go through if you can. You can skip the deepest one (Nolans) by taking the bypass road a couple of crossings after Elliot Falls. It's fun to do the crossings but you can drive all the way on the Development road in a soft roader if you want to! Around that time of year it will be quite busy too and always someone coming through so you won't really be alone! You tend to meet up with the same people along the way anyway. Good luck and if you need any more info just ask!
From Blog: Cape York Part 1: We head for the top of Australia
Date: 16th November 2008
cape york
Love your blog. Myself and a friend - both very mature females are heading up to cape in end july/august 09. We have travelled alone through Tanami, bungle bungle, gibb river road etc but somehow people think we shold not be doing this trip alone. We are very sensible and resourseful pair and believe we wold be fine. Your thoughts would be appreciated as you also seemed to travel alone (by alone I mean not in convoy!).
From Blog: Cape York Part 1: We head for the top of Australia
cape york
Love your blog. Myself and a friend - both very mature females are heading up to cape in end july/august 09. We have travelled alone through Tanami, bungle bungle, gibb river road etc but somehow people think we shold not be doing this trip alone. We are very sensible and resourseful pair and believe we wold be fine. Your thoughts would be appreciated as you also seemed to travel alone (by alone I mean not in convoy!).
From Blog: Cape York Part 1: We head for the top of Australia
Date: 9th November 2008
Stunning Cape Photos
Hi , We planning a trip to the "Cape" in Sept 2009 can't wait , we have lots to do in the new year even an overseas trip to South Africa but I am looking for to Cape York , love your stunning photos nad kaffoor
From Blog: Cape York Part 1: We head for the top of Australia
Stunning Cape Photos
Hi , We planning a trip to the "Cape" in Sept 2009 can't wait , we have lots to do in the new year even an overseas trip to South Africa but I am looking for to Cape York , love your stunning photos nad kaffoor
From Blog: Cape York Part 1: We head for the top of Australia
Date: 4th November 2008
Hi
Hi Ali Nick and the girls - yes diary writing is a bit of a chore, hopefully our diary and blogs will be great memories when we are back in our mundane life at home!! (Blu said with his zimmer frame) Take care and look forward to seeing you (prob early in January) xx
From Blog: Atherton Tablelands: Waterfalls, Birds and Rainforests
Hi
Hi Ali Nick and the girls - yes diary writing is a bit of a chore, hopefully our diary and blogs will be great memories when we are back in our mundane life at home!! (Blu said with his zimmer frame) Take care and look forward to seeing you (prob early in January) xx
From Blog: Atherton Tablelands: Waterfalls, Birds and Rainforests
Date: 4th November 2008
FNQ
Marge! Thanks so much for your feedback on the blogs and so glad that we have inspired you to do the Cape! It is just so different that I think you would enjoy it very much, especially if Don likes 4WDing!
From Blog: Cape York Part 1: We head for the top of Australia
FNQ
Marge! Thanks so much for your feedback on the blogs and so glad that we have inspired you to do the Cape! It is just so different that I think you would enjoy it very much, especially if Don likes 4WDing!
From Blog: Cape York Part 1: We head for the top of Australia
Date: 26th October 2008
Hi
Thank you for your regular updates! You have covered so much of oz,that life may become a little mundane when you make your way back home! My family found it so hard to keep a diary while we were away-so they didn't!!! I would jot a few things down for them and they still didnt do the school progect!!!! So good one you! Keep well and out of trouble hey! take care and best of .....Luck! or health!! See you soon Ali Nick and girls XXx
From Blog: Atherton Tablelands: Waterfalls, Birds and Rainforests
Hi
Thank you for your regular updates! You have covered so much of oz,that life may become a little mundane when you make your way back home! My family found it so hard to keep a diary while we were away-so they didn't!!! I would jot a few things down for them and they still didnt do the school progect!!!! So good one you! Keep well and out of trouble hey! take care and best of .....Luck! or health!! See you soon Ali Nick and girls XXx
From Blog: Atherton Tablelands: Waterfalls, Birds and Rainforests
Date: 14th September 2008
Glad we have inspired you! Now back from the Cape so will get onto a new blog this week so you can catch up with what we have been up to!
From Blog: The Sunshine Coast and Fraser Island
Glad we have inspired you! Now back from the Cape so will get onto a new blog this week so you can catch up with what we have been up to!
From Blog: The Sunshine Coast and Fraser Island
Date: 2nd September 2008
Hi Guys- News!
Hi Guys - loving the updates! Guess what - we are moving to the Sunshine Coast! We will put our house on the market in the next few weeks and hopefully be there around Christmas. Mum is also selling up and coming with us. Will let you know our progress. We are looking at maybe Caloundra/ Maroochydore, unlikely we will go as far north as Noosa. Enjoy your travels! Ginny xxxx
From Blog: The Sunshine Coast and Fraser Island
Hi Guys- News!
Hi Guys - loving the updates! Guess what - we are moving to the Sunshine Coast! We will put our house on the market in the next few weeks and hopefully be there around Christmas. Mum is also selling up and coming with us. Will let you know our progress. We are looking at maybe Caloundra/ Maroochydore, unlikely we will go as far north as Noosa. Enjoy your travels! Ginny xxxx
From Blog: The Sunshine Coast and Fraser Island
Date: 26th August 2008
Hi Kath and Blue
Hi guys! Finally got to writing a few lines. You sound like you are having a great time. I am a bit worried about you going into the outback with very little contact with the outside world..take care and keep safe!! We are all well. Paul is in the USA playing soccer for 2 weeks with an invitation team , lucky devil. Only left on Sat 23.8.08 but have played 2 games and won 2 games so far. Off to look at USA colleges tomorrow and they have a Under 19's tournament all weekend this week in Orange County. One of their games is against the Under 18's Galaxy team - yes you are right David Beckhams club! Lucky devils..hoepfully the man himself might come along to watch, wouldn't that be a bonus. We are off on the 14th Sept on our OE to London, Spain and Portugal. Having a 3 days stop in Dubai on our way up and a 2 day in Brunei on our way back. Hope it wil all go well. Healthwise still a little dodgy just with pain etc from arthritis but will take plenty of medication with me to combat that hopefully. Have had a bone scan done 2 weeks ago and they have found I have a suspected fracture in my lower back (from my fall in April) so am waiting to see what the back specialist is going to do with that, possibly a back brace or something. I guess it was nice to catch up with some visitors from home. Hope your kids are both keeping well. Keep travelling safe and well. Hope to hear from you again soon.. Love Alison and Andy xx
From Blog: The Sunshine Coast and Fraser Island
Hi Kath and Blue
Hi guys! Finally got to writing a few lines. You sound like you are having a great time. I am a bit worried about you going into the outback with very little contact with the outside world..take care and keep safe!! We are all well. Paul is in the USA playing soccer for 2 weeks with an invitation team , lucky devil. Only left on Sat 23.8.08 but have played 2 games and won 2 games so far. Off to look at USA colleges tomorrow and they have a Under 19's tournament all weekend this week in Orange County. One of their games is against the Under 18's Galaxy team - yes you are right David Beckhams club! Lucky devils..hoepfully the man himself might come along to watch, wouldn't that be a bonus. We are off on the 14th Sept on our OE to London, Spain and Portugal. Having a 3 days stop in Dubai on our way up and a 2 day in Brunei on our way back. Hope it wil all go well. Healthwise still a little dodgy just with pain etc from arthritis but will take plenty of medication with me to combat that hopefully. Have had a bone scan done 2 weeks ago and they have found I have a suspected fracture in my lower back (from my fall in April) so am waiting to see what the back specialist is going to do with that, possibly a back brace or something. I guess it was nice to catch up with some visitors from home. Hope your kids are both keeping well. Keep travelling safe and well. Hope to hear from you again soon.. Love Alison and Andy xx
From Blog: The Sunshine Coast and Fraser Island
Date: 23rd August 2008
Great photos
Hi Brian and Kate, We are enjoying reading all about your adventures and love the great photos. You sure are going to some beautiful places. You are proving that Aussie is more than dry sand and straight roads. The Sunshine coast is very beautiful. Continue to enjoy the warm weather. It is bloody cold here. We have had our share of rain for the winter. Looking forward to the next episode. Cheers Helen and Chris
From Blog: The Sunshine Coast and Fraser Island
Great photos
Hi Brian and Kate, We are enjoying reading all about your adventures and love the great photos. You sure are going to some beautiful places. You are proving that Aussie is more than dry sand and straight roads. The Sunshine coast is very beautiful. Continue to enjoy the warm weather. It is bloody cold here. We have had our share of rain for the winter. Looking forward to the next episode. Cheers Helen and Chris
From Blog: The Sunshine Coast and Fraser Island
Date: 10th August 2008
Nice to read about your adventures. Spent the afternoon with the Dyers as they have just returned from there trip. Take care. The Green's
From Blog: Travelling the eastern seaboard from Iluka to Brisbane
Nice to read about your adventures. Spent the afternoon with the Dyers as they have just returned from there trip. Take care. The Green's
From Blog: Travelling the eastern seaboard from Iluka to Brisbane
Date: 31st July 2008
Fantastic Reading
Dear Kath and Blu, The account of your travels is fascinating - and wonderful photographs. You must get it all published when your odyssey ends. Take care. Love Barbara
From Blog: Tamworth, New England and down Waterfall Way to Coffs
Fantastic Reading
Dear Kath and Blu, The account of your travels is fascinating - and wonderful photographs. You must get it all published when your odyssey ends. Take care. Love Barbara
From Blog: Tamworth, New England and down Waterfall Way to Coffs
Date: 3rd July 2008
Oodnadatta etc
Hi Lisa That must have been an awesome trip! We must compare notes! Glad you enjoyed the blogs - its a great part of the country isn't it! Love K and B
From Blog: On the Oodnadatta Track
Oodnadatta etc
Hi Lisa That must have been an awesome trip! We must compare notes! Glad you enjoyed the blogs - its a great part of the country isn't it! Love K and B
From Blog: On the Oodnadatta Track
Date: 24th June 2008
Comment #2
Hi Ali Nick and the girls Have a WONDERFUL trip!! Enjoy yourselves as we know you will!! And travel safe! Love from Kate and Brian
From Blog: On the Oodnadatta Track
Comment #2
Hi Ali Nick and the girls Have a WONDERFUL trip!! Enjoy yourselves as we know you will!! And travel safe! Love from Kate and Brian
From Blog: On the Oodnadatta Track
Date: 24th June 2008
Comment #2
Hi Ali Nick and the girls Have a WONDERFUL trip!! Enjoy yourselves as we know you will!! And travel safe! Love from Kate and Brian
From Blog: On the Oodnadatta Track
Comment #2
Hi Ali Nick and the girls Have a WONDERFUL trip!! Enjoy yourselves as we know you will!! And travel safe! Love from Kate and Brian
From Blog: On the Oodnadatta Track
Date: 22nd June 2008
We are enjoying the updates. Pleased to hear you are sampling the local wine on your travels. Look forward to next blog. Take care.
From Blog: On the Oodnadatta Track
We are enjoying the updates. Pleased to hear you are sampling the local wine on your travels. Look forward to next blog. Take care.
From Blog: On the Oodnadatta Track
Date: 21st June 2008
Hey Guys!
Hi there and how are you? Its nice that you are surviving the great outback! Some more fascinating places! We go on our Big holiday next week . Cant wait of-course! Take care and see you soon. Bye Ali XX
From Blog: On the Oodnadatta Track
Hey Guys!
Hi there and how are you? Its nice that you are surviving the great outback! Some more fascinating places! We go on our Big holiday next week . Cant wait of-course! Take care and see you soon. Bye Ali XX
From Blog: On the Oodnadatta Track
Date: 4th May 2008
Re: Tasmania Part 1
Thanks Alison and Andy - good to hear from you as always! Enjoy the dinner! I fear you are right about the time - the first 3 months on the road has gone very quickly and now we are heading into winter - hopefully we will be heading Northwards before it gets too much colder. We are in Adelaide until Wednesday then off to explore more of South Australia. Love K and B
From Blog: Tasmania Part 1
Re: Tasmania Part 1
Thanks Alison and Andy - good to hear from you as always! Enjoy the dinner! I fear you are right about the time - the first 3 months on the road has gone very quickly and now we are heading into winter - hopefully we will be heading Northwards before it gets too much colder. We are in Adelaide until Wednesday then off to explore more of South Australia. Love K and B
From Blog: Tasmania Part 1
anonymous
non-member comment
cool
From Blog: Cape York Part 1: We head for the top of Australia