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Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Sunshine Coast » Coolum Beach December 19th 2011

Worked from home all day, then off to complete the last minute chores before I leave. Strapped Zimmy's bed to the roof racks, landed myself with an octopus strap welt... to the backside!!! Don't ask me how - I have no idea. Drove off to Sunshine Plaza very slowly, partly so the bed didn't fly off, and partly because the car behind me insisted on joining our conversation. I think about it now, and still find it incredible why the metal framed bed did not hit this impinging car when it flew off, but was grateful I didn't have an insurance claim on my hands prior to departure. Red-faced and red-bottomed (remember the occy strap), fumbling on the motorway, I somehow squeezed the bed into the boot, cursing becuase it actually fit and I didn't try ... read more
Beanie practise

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Sunshine Coast » Coolum Beach March 30th 2011

The week of preparation (continued). We've been walking along the beach for an hour and its a bit like being in an old toaster. Get the sun and its reflection on one side for 1/2 an hour and then turn around and toast the other side. Next on the list were bicycles. Hunted for second hand ones but nothing any good visible. So ended up at Maroochydore on Saturday at a bike discount shop. So bought 2 bikes, helmets, and a bike rack for the towbar. Don hasn't learned anything. While still struggling with the HTC touch phone, he goes and buys a new caravan radio which should play the iPod. Next day, Sunday, we rode the bikes to Perigian Beach and back. They went well. However, as the week progressed the weather has deteriorated, firstly ... read more
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Idyllic walking
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Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Sunshine Coast » Coolum Beach March 25th 2011

Well, we are making progress! We arrived from Auckland on Tuesday 22nd and took SunAir up to National Storage at Coolum, arrivng about noon. All according to plan. Then car wouldn't start! Both batteries down to about 4 volts. Wrestled the generator out, started it (hooray) and clipped to terminals. Left it for 15 mins and then tried car. No go. Gave it another period, still no go. Gave up and rang RACQ. Not bad for having been in Aust less than 1/2 a day. Much shaking of head (his) while he explained that car batteries do not like not being used and that one was definitely stuffed, and the other suspect as it was only taking a 6 or 7 amp charge. Bit the bullet and new battery. Tyres etc on both car and caravan ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Sunshine Coast » Coolum Beach December 19th 2008

Well I had to put the location here as Coolum Beach beacuse Mount Coolum isn't on the list (did go to Coolum Beach once though!) and there will be a lot of photos from Mount Coolum although not much writing. We went to the top (it's not very high!) at sunrise and sunset and it was beauuuuuuutiful!... read more
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Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Sunshine Coast » Coolum Beach May 21st 2008

The good thing about the Sunshine Coast is that it seems that you can always expect two things, one, that it will mostly be sunny (as the name suggests) and two, the beers are always cold. An additional plus for us was being able to bum about at my cousin James and his wife Helens place for our time there. We arrvived in Brisbane at about 2 in the afternoon and after some confusion with our pickup service, we managed to make it to our rental car and successfully navigate the M1 north to Coolum Beach. After much beer and catching up with James and Helen, we passed out with that travel exhaustion that can only come with long hours of flying, driving and airport stress. The next few days were devoted largely to chilling the ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Sunshine Coast » Coolum Beach July 2nd 2007

Well, it's been awhile since we last journaled. Reason being is that over the last week or so, not too many exciting things have happened. After leaving Cairns we traveled up north to the tropical rainforest of Cape Tribulation. After having our van for 20 minutes, we received our first ticket and early the next morning were threatened by "the man," for living in a van down by the river, or in this case the beach. The drive to Cape Tribulation was a 1 1/2 lane, unpaved road meandering through the rainforest and the coastline. We spent the majority of our time at the Cape on hikes and discussing defense techniques against the infamous Cassowary. For those not familiar with this animal, as we weren't, picture a colorful cocky ass ostrich with a chip on ... read more
Our front porch
Morning Reflection
Cassowary

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Sunshine Coast » Coolum Beach May 17th 2007

14 May. Same same. 15 May. Cotton Tree library. I'm a member! Free internet fun. Early spruik surfside. Blue headed honeyeater. Then out to the uni Sunshine Coast. Amazing place architecturally and it seems intellectually. Rush of student supporters wonderful. Left note at computer animation expert in hope of result. Ordered off campus by guards! Wonderful weather light breeze occasional rain. Saw osprey dive feet first for capture. Gliding seabird. Spruik flag flying (I got a new PVC pipe). Kidman Jackman filming in Bowen - that'd be a hoot. Will email Flags Australia to try to get mid September to speak. Call from daughter in Osaka living in shoebox after living on a farm. Got email from American who reads my blog. Is coming to OZ. 16 May. Alexandra Headland barby morning flag flying. Austrian aussie ... read more




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