Gem Fever

Gem Fever

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June 26th 2013

Published: August 3rd 2013

If you are looking for a place of no pretence; where people are who they are whether it suits you or not; where keeping up with the Jones's is not a concept they entertain and where the bush speaks loud and clear amidst the dirt and dust; spend a month in Sapphire, as we did and discover a different way of life. You may even strike it rich if you are lucky or just have fun trying.... Read Full Entry

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Dave & Grace

lonierangers

Been on the road since 10.11.2010. We still call Newcastle (NSW) home as that's where most of our family and friends are. In reality home is our Opalite caravan 24ft, and our Ford Ranger (hence the name Lonie Rangers). Our car is the Silver Bullet from the Lone Ranger, put this together with Dave's surname being Lonie, and there our title was created. I'd say we travel at a snails pace, there is no rush, we have the rest of our lives. However, going slow allows us to experience each place and move when we're ready for the next adventure. We do a fair bit of independent camping in the bus... full info

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Drink Time

See how the Honey Eater is colour co ordinated with Dave's wash bucket.

This little fella was rustling about in the grass while I was at the fire. I just knew it was a feral pig coming to charge at me. When we spotted him with the torch, we had a good laugh.

Kangaroo

Saw them daily on my walk. Just lovely.

Doggy Yoga

Always the helper is our Lil.

She Even Knows Side Roll

Cows Go By

They walk the streets on common land. Not sure who owns them. Notice I have a camp oven brewing a feast.

Yum Soup

I'm becoming quite the bush cook. Soups, casseroles, baked dinners. All very nice. Haven't tried damper yet.

After a Hard Day in the Diggings

Full Supermoon

Good night Irene!

5th August 2013

Robyn and Greg
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Gem Fever
Loved the photos especially the very friendly cow and Lil doing her yoga. Looks like you have been to a lot of the places we went too before heading to Cairns. Did you do any good in the diggings?

5th August 2013

lonierangers
Dave & Grace

Not well enough
I didn't do much digging, far too much hard work on the back and shoulder but Dave got enough to keep him interested. Apart from 12 sapphires, he got quite a few zircons. But there is no need to rush to the bank and change our lifestyle. Not that we'd want too. LOL.

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