Hi guys,

1st trip of the year. We have been waiting for the vermin to go back to school before we head off. Monday 31st Jan is the day.

We started getting things organised today. I fitted a bug screen to the front of the McBago as we are expecting lots of bugs. On this trip we will get a chance or two to try out the new Yagi 22db antenna for NextG.

We are we going? Well, unfinished business. On the last trip we had planned to continue past Myrtleford and head to the coast on the Great Alpine Way. Poor ol brother Bob passed away so we had to drive to the Central Coast of NSW for his funeral. This was a huge deal given my health status. 800kms in one day never used to be a problem, it is now. It has taken me a month to get over the ordeal.

After Myrtleford we will head past Bright and onto Mitta Mitta. We plan to hang around there for a few days and then to the coast at Bainsdale Vic. Of course we will head past Brown Bros Wines to collect a few goodies for happy hour each night.

We shall and try to keep you lot up to date on where we are. For thoise of you who live in the city with traffic…suck eggs!

G

Hi guys,

Located on the Blowering Reservoir just south of Tumut, Yachting Point is right on the water. Great place to stay, lots of campsites most quite private. We arrived here pn Saturday night after moving from The Pines which had a boat ramp. That means yobbos and weekend warriors. During the week it would be fantastic, but not on a weekend or a school holiday.

Today we spent the day working and relaxing.

Tomorrow (Monday) we head off via Tumut to somewhere near Corryong…wherever that is! Thats the current plan.

Finally we’re outta here to go on our next journey. Been so busy with work but eventually drive over the cattle-grid at around 11am. There’s been so much rain at the farm our driveway is mushy and Greg uses all his skills to make sure we don’t get the McBago bogged (how embarrassing would that be)!

Drove down through Bathurst  turned at Cowra, to Boorowa and went through Yass. Then onwards to Wee Jasper. What a gem of a place. Stayed at Micalong Creek Reserve right on the creek and had the place to ourselves. It rained on and off but we just love this place – it was almost Nirvana…. except no internet signal aaahhhh! Thank god for satellite TV.

Hi guys,

We are off this morning (if we can our act together).

The plan is to head to the Caravan and Camping Show at Batemans Bay (Fri) and then wander around somewhere. Karen wll give you updates as we go.

G

We are back on the farm again.

The McBago went very well. Comfortable and easy to drive. The Fiat Ducato gearbox is a delight. The only shortcoming is the lack of a decent cup holder up front.

Next trip is Batemans Bay in two weeks time. We will be attending the Caravan and Camping show there and then be nomadic for a few weeks. The plan is not to have a plan.

Ooroo,
Greg

Travelled through beautiful countryside past Gloucester and stopped at a great rest spot to catch up with emails and phone calls. There was no reception last night at Bretti Reserve. Travelling on kept to minor roads where we could. Travelled past Muswellbrook, Denman and Sandy Hollow. Most rest spots were too close to the road. Around 5.30pm arrived at Battery Rock camp site just north of Sandy Hollow.  Well off the road its a great spot and even better – we have it to ourselves. We slept to the sound of the frogs and occasional birdsong with virtually no road noise. A lovely spot.

After leaving Stroud, visited our friends Paul & Hazel on their property at Coolongoolook. Had a lovely lunch and afternoon catching up with them. They have a lovely lifestyle on a 100 acre property.

Moving on… we travelled to Bretti Reserve north of Gloucester. Freedom camping amongst the mountains and next to the Manning River.  What a spot! On arriving we were surprised to see about 10-12 other motorhomes and several campers. There’s plenty of room here and we set up right next to the river with the sound i\of the mini-rapids keeping us company.

Stayed here at this lovely country retreat with vineyard for 2 nights. Telegherry is a small boutique vineyard specialising in a white port. The outdoor spa was fantastic and very romantic. We needed this well earned break.

Hi guys,

Our 1st trial run started in an interesting way. We packed up late last night and fell into bed on the farm. Business is very busy so we had little prep time.

We tried to set off at 7:30am and found that trying to get the McBago up hill on icy grass didnt go well. Half an hour later we crawled out the gate…phew! We now have crop circles around the house..heh.

We headed to Concord Hospital for my follow up medico appointment with the Professor and my Doc. Went quite well actually. We then met up with McSally at Meadowbank to show off McB to her.

Then we headed north to Stroud where we are now. We will be here for two days (or daze) and then who knows where. But we do plan to do plenty of free camping.

More to come!