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Published: February 2nd 2010
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For those of you concerned about Wendy’s health, worry no longer! She is as fit and pain free as she usually is. She cancelled the surgeon’s appointment, owing to the fact that his sole objective would have been removal of the “offending” organ. With no pain, and knowledge of alternative methods of dealing with the issue of gall stones, we are avoiding surgery and she gets to keep her “bits”.
Whilst on the Central Coast at the beginning of August Wendy got to pick up a few shifts at Woollies - Oh how she missed those 4:30am starts! We had some fun times with our 2 granddaughters from Wyong - Matilda had just turned 3 and Gabrielle was a very healthy 4 months old. We were also invited to the sponsor’s box to watch a CC Mariners game at Bluetongue Stadium. Thanks Amanda from Sure Optical at Lisarow www.sureoptical.com.au The next game we might be able to attend is a “home game” at Canberra Stadium on 4th September.
Before leaving the Central Coast we were able to catch up with some more friends and family and were pleasantly surprised to stay overnight at Mt Penang, Kariong, between the Tourist
Nelson's Lagoon
Mimosa Rocks National Park Information Centre and the new high school under construction. There was a bit of noise from the highway but not too unpleasant. We even entertained guests for dinner! This seemed to be a very big waste of very useful resource for the council. It’s a perfect spot for a rest area for travellers.
One of Wendy’s friends recommended that she read “Roadside Sisters” by Wendy Harmer. Wendy had already heard of the story and was keen to get her hands on it. The friend offered to post her copy, so addresses were exchanged.
Our next stop was Sydney RV for more warranty work and some more gadgets to make life on the road easier to manage. The service guys are a delight to deal with - always pleasant and obliging. If any of you reading this want to get away from it all - go see our friends at Sydney RV at Narrabeen or check out www.sydneyrv.com.au
Before leaving Sydney, there was 1 more friend we wanted to catch up with. “Where to meet her?” was the big question. She lives near Strathfield so Wendy suggested that Bicentennial Park at Homebush may be suitable. It turned out
Gillard's Beach
Mimosa Rocks National Park to be a great choice. We just had to be gone before sunset because that’s when they lock the gates for the night. Another great rest area for travellers gone to waste!
OK - We’re heading back down to the South Coast because Wendy had received a call from Woolworths advising that her transfer application had been received and that it would be wise to visit the Bega store to see what positions they had for her. How deflating to travel all that way to be told that there was not really anything available and that the transfer had not been approved. Mental note - listen more carefully and confirm what you think you are hearing!
The positive out of that situation though was of course we got to spend some more time with Mel, Maya and Gareth. We also revisited a favourite caravan park - Eden Tourist Park. The park is located just across the road from the beach and is on the edge of the lake which is home to a large flock of black swans. The managers are such nice people, and we’ve spent a lot time having interesting discussions with them. Time was available
Green Cape Lighthouse
Ben Boyd National Park also to take a day trip to Mimosa Rocks National Park, which Wendy had wanted to visit since we started planning our new life. Setting out from Bega after a night of horrendous winds, we were not disappointed. The day turned out to be very warm and sunny. Our first stop at Nelson’s Beach and lagoon had Peter willing to give up the Winnebago for a park ranger’s job here. You should see the ranger’s house! It is the most idyllic spot. Motoring on to Gillards Beach in time for lunch, we noted the great camp sites for future reference.
The next day Wendy Harmer’s book arrived for Wendy. It’s been a long time since she read a novel and was keen to get started. It was an easy read and there was often a squeal of delight as the author’s tale was revealed, aligning so very closely to our very own journey. Two days after our picnic lunch at Gillards Beach, Wendy was reading about “Nina, Meredith and Annie” camping there in their motorhome. Girls, “Roadside Sisters” is a great escape.
Ben Boyd National Park. We visited the Green Cape lighthouse on a cool, blustery overcast morning.
Soccer Nuts
Peter, Wendy, Christine and Amanda We set an “adventure goal” to visit every lighthouse in Australia. Wendy’s personal goal was also to avail ourselves of the accommodation provided at some of these establishments. The Australian fur seal colony lolling about in the rough seas below us seemed to be right at home - which of course - they were! With binoculars poised at every opportunity to spot a whale or two, once again they eluded us! One day- soon, we hope! Somewhat of a compensation was the fact that we got back to Aslings Beach, Eden just in time to see a pod of dolphins lazily ply their way through the gentle surf, very close to the shore, without a care in the world. One day we’ll swim with dolphins, but the water is way too cold to do that here, just yet!
We’re in the nation’s capital city to cheer for the Central Coast Mariners tonight. It is Spring now, so it won’t be too cold, will it? (It’s been cold and very windy all day.) If Canberra is successful in getting an A-league team, it will obviously be due to our support of the code tonight.
Peter has started writing one of his book projects.
Peter has discovered Sudoku. It was very frustrating for him in the beginning, so a book that starts off with 6x6 grids was a great motivator. He now feels like a master (but he’s still only conquering “easy” ones.)
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