Blogs from Goondiwindi, Queensland, Australia, Oceania

Today was a bit of a late start. A great day to eat pancakes to celebrate the beginning of the journey. We headed out of Tamworth with the good intentions of making it to St George. Alas, the slow driving and late start meant a change of plans. Whichever way we travelled, we were getting to Queensland. There is something special about getting into your caravan and then making your own lunch. We chose a quiet spot by the river in Narrabri. A great way to relax somewhat while travelling. Each day doesn’t complete without it’s glitches. Today’s glitch was the hitch. Yes, the weight distribution hitch that I installed was not travelling well, and didn’t really do what it was supposed to. In fact, many of it’s parts had worked themselves loose. The worst of ... read more

This is a catch up Blog Well back to Gundy & got organised for Xmas.Poor Nicky had been bitten by a dog on her leg & was worried as she has to have an op on her knee in January. Poor Corey & Val are hoping to make it out of Chinchilla as it is threatening to flood. On Xmas Eve we had to put out the cake & beef for Santa & we headed off to the park for the fireworks. Mick helps set them up which is a big job. It had been raining so it was nice that it stopped for the night. We had a good time as the whole town turns out for it. Maddy was very excited as she knew all about it this year. Xmas morning was a fun ... read more

1st Oct to 8th Nov , Margaret & Bruce were out for the Birthday‘s as well & the Boy’s (Den & Bruce ) were kept busy moving shrubs & making a new garden & planting some trees . The Boy’s were not silly they loaded the dirt up in the wheel barrows, then got the tractor & drove them back to the house yard to save their backs. They had a bit of fun fishing & caught a few fish as Brigalow Creek at the back of Mick & Nicks was flooded & flowing. Maddy was not too keen on the worms that went on the hooks. We had a nice night out for tea for Nick’s Birthday . We woke to 3 more baby Guinea Pig’s this morning, Marg & Bruce went back to Bribe ... read more

24-7-10 to the 1-8-10 Well busy with the 2 day Polo X event, the Mouse Calcutta went well & Maddy’s Mouse came 2nd & she won $50. On the Sunday we found a snake on one of the fields, it was small but poisonous . Maddy had a great time on the back of the quad bike with Mal as he was marking out the fields for Polo X . Mick & Nick played well & it was good weekend, but very tiring . On the Tues Mick eventually got the 40ft container around to the new place, they are going to keep the horse food & gear in it. On Wed Margaret & Bruce arrived & Maddy was so pleased to see them, she says she is very lucky that she has 2 Nan’s & ... read more

Mick & Nick rang to say they would be moving into their new property in Goondiwindi early so we set off on the 12-6-10 to help them move. We stayed at a free spot near Quirindi , which was lovely, but it was so cold in the morning our water had frozen in our pipes & we had no water. The frost outside was so thick, I have not seen anything like it for a long time. We headed off & got to Gundy about 2pm & there was great excitement seeing the kids & Maddy. Nick’s parents were there , Bruce & Margaret, to also help with the move. All went smoothly, a big job & everyone pitched in with moving, unpacking & cleaning. Maddy has grown up so much & can talks the leg ... read more