kangaroojack's Guestbook

Sorry we missed you at KI
Got your message, we are just on the ferry going back over to the mainland. Heading for Adelaide this arvo. Your blog is fabulous, we will be reading often, keep in touch. We had trouble getting on a ferry, this was the only one until Monday, so we decided to go as we had seen everything. Unfortunately we have limited time so we are making the most of our time and getting back while we can, saw everything on the island anyway. Cheers Sharon, Tim & Wade xxx

Hello knobber!
Watcher mate, how's you then, having fun by the look of it ! Any excuse to get out off working......... have just got back from Morocco, riding for six days, its tough at the top.... am at Tony's this evening, bringing him lots more work to do, can't let him be doing nothing of an evening !!! Well enjoy yourself out there, keep safe, Patsxxxx

More adventures
We have become groupies! Can't wait to read about the next adventure of the T's. You write so well and your descriptions of the places are excellent. We realise that we have visited many of the places mentioned, yet take so much of our beautiful country for granted! Safe travelling and enjoy Kangaroo island. What an expensive ferry ride!

The Coorong
Hi Andy & Caroline, If you are still in the vicinity, make sure you check out Chinamen's Wells there in The Coorong. Historical sites with actual water wells constructed by early immigrant Chinese who came to Australia during the gold rushes in the 1800's. When the Victorian Government put a "tax" of 10 pounds on people (particularly the Chinese) arriving on their shores on their way to the goldfields, the Chinese came up with the idea that they would "land" in South Australia and then walk the rest of the way into Victoria, thereby avoiding the 10 pound tax. Of course, it was a very long walk through some very barren and inhospitable country and they needed drinking water so, they built a series of these wells so that they could be sure of available water to sustain them on their journey. Still well (pardon the pun!) preserved and, one still with water in it, even today. Love your work! Love Jan & Ted xxx

What an adventure.
We think your blog is marvellous especially since we had a mention or two. Safe travelling. Liz back at Point Lonsdale

Leeches
Hi Andy & Caroline, I'm a country girl - up until I got married anyway (and still one at heart) and, NEVER, EVER, got used to leeches. Still dislike them intensely but, one thing that will dispatch them quicker than anything else is to sprinkle them with ordinary table salt. Works instantly. Happy hiking! Love, Jan

Congratulations!
Hi Andy & Caroline, Congratulations on your 10,000th blog hit! You do realise, don't you, that you now have such a huge following that, you can't possibly give up now, even if you wanted to - you've created a monster (albeit a great one! :) We always enjoy your daily "drivel" episodes (our armchair travelogue) - one of the highlights of our day to read and see what you have been up to next. Great photos too. We look forward to catching up again in person sometime when you are back on the mainland again. Love, Jan & Ted xx

Childhood Memories
Hi guys, Yes, "cocky's joy" was a favourite spread for bread during the Depression and World War years because it was cheap and golden syrup does store almost forever but, the formulation was actually equal parts of butter and golden syrup mixed together into a smooth spread. As kids, my brother and I were introduced to it by our Dad as it was a favourite of his. Being from humble farming folk, money was never plentiful but, we always had this sweet treat to savour. Tastes even better on fresh damper, an Aussie homemade type of bread (more like a huge scone really!) and not the stuff they sell as damper in some bread shops. Washed down with steaming, hot billy tea (water boiled in a billycan over an open fire with a handful of tea thrown in once boiled). A real taste treat. You'll have to try it! :) Keep up the good work! Jan & Ted

Advice Taken!
Camps 5 will be purchased before we leave on the trip! It's just great reading your blog every day and I've already totted up alot of ideas from them. We've only got 46 days now before we head off on Project Outback (as our work are calling it!). Keep having fun! love Sarah & Darryl

So they do it there as well
Hello Guys. We saw some fab mail boxes in NZ as well. Shame we Brits can't be as imaginative eh? Been keeping an eye on your adventures. Really envious! We only managed to see dead possums in NZ. One up on you - we saw Kiwis, so cute. Glad your lip is getting better Caroline - nasty. The world is still orange! We now have 4 in the garage..... Tony is off to Morocco with Patsy in May and planning Iceland 2010 on the 990 Adventure. Keep safe. Tony and Wendy xx

Wildlife
You forgot one: Tassie tigers: 0. If the snake was in Tassie, it'll more likely be a tiger snake. No Eastern browns in that state. Chris.

listen to the night
hi guys you are doing well, just a note to you both to listen at night time to the sounds of the tassie devils fighting over food etc, not every night is obvious but you will hear them and its quite a sound when you do hear them. try the bakery at westbury or the pub in deloraine for a goodf feed. ooroo