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Published: February 11th 2006
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Arrrrrrr!
Well, the car didn't come with the pirate hats, but they were only 2 bucks and worth every cent :) Well well well....where should I start? This puppy is probably going to be a long one since we are on the road on Monday and now we have to pay for internet access...Booooo!
We have bought a lovely new car. Is is a 1988 Holden Commadore (spelling??). It was $1000 (500 each) Its name is "Spanky - the pirate car"
A few facts....
When you turn on the AC it makes a high pitched whine like an uptight vacume cleaner or hair blower..
There is something of metallic substance that drags on the ground underneath..no one knows what it is..
We will never know how many kms are on it because that section of the car hasn't worked since 1988 - this is the only thing we might get fixed...Its good to know how far a tank of gas will get us😊
But it is a station wagon, we are going to sleep in the back. We have really comfy beds in it. I finally get to live my dream of living out of a car! Yippee! Driving on the opposite side of the road is a little bit of a challenge - Im a little nervous
Side shot
Home sweet home on the road, but Im getting used to it more and more. We took it on a test road trip to a city over and hour away and everything went good.
So we have been surfing...sorta. I have only successfully stood up once, but hey - plenty of time to learn. Michelles friend Joel has been teaching us. I am really bad at catching waves. My little weak arms tire out fast but I suspect they will be really toned in a few months! Michelle's stepdad has about 8 boards laying around. I am in love with surfing. Actually I am in love with this whole place. Im trying to put some nice pics up, but seriously, the pictures don't do this place any justice.
Last time we were surfing there are these evil little blueish bubbles washed up all along the shore. Joel told us they will sting you if you touch them...I think they are called Blue Bottles. So we stepped over them and proceeded with the lessons. Im far out, trying to catch a wave and all the sudden I feel and hellish fire on my arm...I look at the water...Wow thats great! A school
Devil bubbles
Blue Bottles washed up on shore of Blue Bottles came to see me. And one was nice enough to sting me. Awesome. Now there is a huge wave coming straight for me, threatening to tip me over ensuring many more hellish fires on my body. I am trying to hold on to my board for dear life and there are huge waves throwing me around. Luckily I made it to shore with no more further stings. Everyone got stung but Miss T. We told her she will get stung if she goes back in the water. She decides to go back in the water. 2 seconds later she gets stung. We start laughing. Great Day.
We have been doing some touristy things. We went to an animal park and fed cute little kangaroos. They are so soft! We also got to hang out with some koalas(also soft). Michelle and I got our picture taken with a massive python. It was so cool! There were also crocs, various lizards, donkeys, goats, a camel, wombats(which were in hybernation but there hideout had windows so we could still see them) and a really nice hike through a rock cave.
We went to the NICEST beach yesterday. Its
Feeding Time!
Miss T feeding some kangaroos. They are so cute! called honeymoon beach and it was amazing. It is a little quiet bay and it was great for snorkeling.
Last night we went to a 2 level bar in Wollongong for some dancing. It was so fun. Michelle, Miss T and I all wore our camo shirts "Booty Hunter - capture and conquer" We had our first sleep in the wagon parked at the beach. Falling asleep to crazy waves is great. We went to a karoke night and we made them call out Spanky The Pirate Car when it was our turn. Good fun.
Well I have more but Im tired of typing so we are leaving for Melbourne on either Monday or Tuesday. Our driving route is along the coast - not sure what highway it is. So hopefully this entry will hold some people off for a while (mom) until I get my butt to an internet cafe. Having a blast!!!!! Later!!!
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miss hollY
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happyhappy and double hoorah
wow.. looks like paradise there, hot mama! i love the entries!! and the pics.. wow.. i am living vicariously through you, my dear.. tis cold and rainy and wintery here in jeju, but spring is on it's way to be sure.. cannot wait to get some emails but am sooo thankful that you have this site for us to check you all out on.. good luck with the surfing!! may the force be with you... lots of love... hollY