Archives for: 2010
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Christmas Day with the Aitken's and Boxing Day with the Nucifora's at Werner and Sandra's pl
December 26th, 2010
Storm brewing over Atherton. Nearly every day starts off beautifully but about 3.00pm the storms start brewing.
December 3rd, 2010
View from Payne's deck. Geoff and Mary are long time friends with this wonder full home on Lake Tinnaroo. We had the boat in the water there for a few days.
December 3rd, 2010
Dion Kidner and Lousie soon to be Mrs Kidner at their engagement party at Yungaburra FNQ
November 13th, 2010
David and Katrina Cook - We first met them at King Ash Bay and caught up with them at their home at Flying Fish Bay.
November 4th, 2010
Almost on the Beach at Bramston. Definately one of our favourite places on the coast. We were camped there for 10days and caught up with family and friends
November 3rd, 2010
The pic with the escavator are old cronies talking about old times when they and Arthur were involved in building the boat harbour at the Bramston Beach Resort AKA The Plantation some 35 years ago. They are trying to do some restoration work but having… more »
Visiting the Woodman's long time friends who have nursery at Chrystal Creek
November 2nd, 2010
The palms were directly beside where we parked. The Pineapple farm was next door. The sweetest fruit we have ever sampled. Peter and Ina our hosts. more »
Amorphophallus a stinking but amazing plant and the beautiful Jade Vine. Pictured in a private garden at Chrystal Creek.
October 28th, 2010
Chrystal Creek. Two on Woodman's Property, the other at the mouth. There is a villiage of fishing "huts" there and camping spots
October 28th, 2010
Wallaman Falls - Spectacular particularly after good rains like now. And it is easy to get to. Walk to the bottom if you are game. It is a long way back up again.
October 27th, 2010
A truly spectacular sight and easy go get to. more »
Visit to Paluma is well worth the visit there is a lovely little township there and lots of lovely secenry and walks. Plus the best cheese cake ever.
October 25th, 2010
The Gofton's. Special friends we visited near Ingham. Dad Peter and Greg and Mum Lisa and Jessie.
October 23rd, 2010
Dear friends we visited near Ingham. Dad Peter and Greg and Mum Lisa and Jessie. more »
Holly and family
September 30th, 2010
The Young Harringtons came to visit. They were in the north for a wedding. There is Will, wife Holly, Holly's mum and dad and grandies as well. more »
Poppa on the farm
September 28th, 2010
Tootie and Wendy now have a farm in the Upper Barron area. Just beautiful but no level ground for the bus oldies. They have about 50 cattle there and they are all in really good nick. I love the pic with Poppa Tootie and grandson Mark more »
Gary and Kris. Son and Daughter in Law came to visit. So good to see them
September 19th, 2010
Flight in Air Cam
September 18th, 2010
I went for a flight in Bill's Air Cam and we landed on Tinaroo twice. It was a real buzz. The tableland was looking magnificent with the different crops and the contrast of red soil. more »
Granite Gorge
September 17th, 2010
We took ourselves off to Granite Gorge which we had never been to. Playing tourists in (almost) our own backyard. If you haven't been there - give yourself a treat. The little rock wallabies are so cute and will eat out of your hand. Amazing rock fo… more »
Boulders at Babinda
September 15th, 2010
Just had to check out the Boulders and it was just as green, lush and spectacular as we remembered. more »
Up a tree
September 14th, 2010
We were parked at Bill Morgan's under lovely trees, but they were hanging down a little too much. So up he went with the chainsaw. more »
Air Cam
September 12th, 2010
Bill Morgans Air Cam, an amazing amphibian, twin motors, three seater from fron to back. Flys at 65knots. It was used to film the Amazon for National Geographic. more »
The Aitkens. Son Craig, Grandies Renee and Mitch having fun at the farm
September 10th, 2010
Woodleigh Garden view.
September 9th, 2010
Woodleigh Station origional Homestead
September 7th, 2010
Woodleigh stress relief station.
September 7th, 2010
Woodleigh Inside origional homestead.
September 7th, 2010
Woodleigh Station 100 yr old Bougainvillea We have been here but never before seen it in full bloom like this.
September 7th, 2010
Bogged at Mt Sturgeon Saturday.
September 4th, 2010
Ant eater at Olga. The only sighting we had.
August 31st, 2010
New life down on the farm
August 25th, 2010
Me driving along fence line with post driver on side of vehicle.
August 20th, 2010
This fence goes for several kilometers and is replacing the old dingo fence of wire mesh which had been there for a long long time. more »
We had a grass fire in the hay paddock at Olga caused by jumper lead terminals arcing. Carmel Peter and I were right there but it got away from us in no time at all. Beating it had little or no effect.
August 18th, 2010
A passing helicopter landed and the pilot gave Peter a lift to his grader while Carmel and I went to refill the water tank from a bore drain some miles away. The chopper guy landed again by us and gave a hand. A scary experience, but fortunately we w… more »
Mother Goose and Gossie.
August 18th, 2010
Arthur bought lunch for the fire fighters
August 14th, 2010
This little piggie went to.........
August 3rd, 2010
Peter in tractor carring 10 bales of hay.
August 3rd, 2010
Peters plane a Drifter like ours.
July 27th, 2010
Well they parked in my nap place.
July 27th, 2010
Just a little roo looking cute.
July 27th, 2010
We went on a trip to Oban Station to inspect a possible fishing spot for us.
July 25th, 2010
It was a near neighbour about 50ks away and then some. On the way we passed over Cambridge creek which is a great expanse of dry sand. John the very hospitable owner met us and took us through the paddocks to the junction of the Flinders river and, the… more »
Rodeo at Richmond. Excitement plus - great fun day except for one poor fellow who literally lost a thumb.
July 25th, 2010
Brolgas out for a stroll and in flight - what a wonderful sight
July 22nd, 2010
Camp oven dinner with some friends at Olga Downs
July 20th, 2010
OLga Downs. The radiator has had it.
July 16th, 2010
Cutting hay the grass here is very good
July 16th, 2010
Grace Harrington, a very special friend. Heading back to school in Townsville after the holidays.
July 10th, 2010
Carmel is training two Maremma dogs to guard her sheep.
July 8th, 2010
Me at the round up
July 8th, 2010
Follow Grace she has the tucker
July 7th, 2010
OLga Downs piglets - so cute
July 6th, 2010
Arthurs 74th Birthday at Olga Downs withThe Harrington. Their hospitality is unsurpassable. Thanks guys.
July 1st, 2010
Old paddle steamer takes sunset cruises on the Thompson river at Longreach. We were in our boat
June 28th, 2010
Longreach look what we got in the first yabbie pot. They are eeltail catfish and we were surprised to find they were extreemly good eating.
June 27th, 2010
Longreach Ride for Cancer. A very impressive sight most people dressed in pink and one horse in particular was doing its bit with the pink.
June 27th, 2010
Glen and Tamara at Longreach These young folk camped next to us and shared our first try of the cat fish.
June 27th, 2010
Cobar NSW
June 17th, 2010
Because of the cold we decided to head north and miss the SE corner of Vic. Travelling along quite nicely and then just stopped about 120Ks out of Cobar at Mt Hope. Spent two nights on the side of the road and some lovely people Cheryl and Pete Mackint… more »
Introducing Mr and Mrs Rob Ashgrove and Son Oscar - married 5th June 2010
June 5th, 2010
Maxine and Rob both looked radiant. The wedding was lovely marred only by a bit of cold drizzle. We have gained another son in law and an extra Granson Oscar, Rob's son. Wendy and family plus, Marg and Leslie (Arthurs sisters) and Ken (brother in law)… more »
Balllarat - Souverin Hill
June 2nd, 2010
Day one at Souverin Hill a wonderful "living museum" from the 1800's If you are ever in Ballarat do not I repeat do not miss this. It was some of the best tourist dollars we have spent. Such a wonderful experience we spent 5 hours walking around the fir… more »
Steve and Robinlee at Donald Vic. We met these lovely folk back at Waikeri SA. We stayed with then and enjoyed four great days.
May 27th, 2010
Botanical Gardens Ballarat
May 15th, 2010
Autumn leaves Windmill Caravan Park
May 8th, 2010
Mt Leura Crater area just north of Colac
May 4th, 2010
It was a lovely day for a drive and we did have a lovely drive. Lots of green fields sheep and dairy cattle lots of old stone fences which we think convicts may have build. The whole area is strewn with volcanic rocks which were spewed up. more »
Not a good day at Apollo Bay - Drama with the awning
May 4th, 2010
We were still in bed when there was this almighty bang - our awning broke its mountings and flew over the roof. As there had been no strong wind just this one mighty gust we were shocked to say the least. We spent the best part of the day getting it d… more »
Californian Redwood plantation in the Otways
May 3rd, 2010
There are areas of old trial forest planted in 1938 to see what timbers might work best in this area. We came on this wonderful area of Californian Redwood a really awesome sight. more »
Otway Fly Tree Top Walk
May 3rd, 2010
This is another must do. It is a fairly steep walk for the not so fit but there is a buggy service for the toughest bits. There are Beech, Myrtle, Blackwood and Mountain Ash trees to view from 25 metres above the floor and the sprial tower takes you to… more »
More of The Great Ocean Road
May 3rd, 2010
This is where we caught up with the rest of this super scenic road. Well worth a visit but unfortunately you cant get the light just right in all places. A very special part of Aust don't miss it more »
A lovely outing with Les and Violet Marriner, For those who know John Marriners parents
April 20th, 2010
It was a lovely day today and Les and Violet came and took us for a drive through the spectacular hilly country behind Apollo Bay. We went up and up and round and round all was lovely and green with lots of tall gums with the odd patch of pasture with… more »
Port Fairy: Night Herron speckled juvenile and adult. The sailing ship is the Enterprise and had heaps of kids on board inspecting it so no room for me to have a look
April 15th, 2010
Port Fairy is a lovely place with river and beaches and lots of lovely country side. A real tourist town. It was raining that day and there was no where were we could fit in to stay. We have moved into much greener areas. There is green but green gras… more »
Giant Kelp at Killarny Beach. We stayed at a park just on the beach. As I was walking on the beach two guys nearly drowned their car but I could not get there quick enough for a picture.
April 15th, 2010
Two young guys with one of those sea scooter things. They were pulled out of the ocean, opened the doors and let the sea out, amazingly started the car and drove it out of harms way. Then not going to let that mar their day they took of on their sea… more »
Dahlias at Portland Botanical Gardens and the Aluminium smelter. There were great stacks of aluminium ingots stored there and this conveyer travels a great distance to the port .
April 14th, 2010
The Caravan park we stayed in at Portland was on the river and next door to the Botanical Gardens, We have been thrilled with the roses we have seen in our travels but I had not seen dahlias like this since I was a child. They were nearly finished but… more »
Halls Gap Caravan Park in the Grampians
April 10th, 2010
We had a lovely time in the Grampians very spectacular but he weather was cold and a bit bleak. Not good for photographs,but it is certainly worth seeing and if you are a walker there are lots and lots of tracks and trails to follow. more »
Green Lake Horsham.
April 7th, 2010
Since we had visited the Blue Lake in Mt Gambia we thought we should see the Green Lake near Horsham. Well here it is. It is green with grass not water. Hasn't had water for nearly 10 years. The boat ramp and other facilities are still there just in… more »
Cherry Pools another lovely free camp. No yabbies just 5 water rats and 1 carp but another lovely free camp spot
April 4th, 2010
Casterton our camp site near the Glenelg River just a short walk to town, Stayed four days a free camp
March 30th, 2010
Crystal Ponds near Pt Macdonnell. These ponds are very deep and have underwater caves. A big draw card for divers.
March 24th, 2010
In and around Mt Gambia SA
March 22nd, 2010
We moved on to Port MacDonnell that is a few klms south of Mt Shank and only 28klms from Mt Gambia. The whole area around here is amazing all limestone and there are a lot of sinkholes where over time and water wear have caused the ground to just drop… more »
Glenelg River in forrest area.
March 21st, 2010
These pics are all in and around Nelson where the Glenelg River runs into the sea. A particularly lovely area. more »
Mt Shank 13 k south of Mt Gambia
March 19th, 2010
From Robe we went to Beachport and Southend through Mt Gambia and south to visit Kae, Colin’s wife who was at their farm at Mt Shank. This is irrigated dairy country and they lease the farm out. The dairy next door (see pics) milks 700 cows each day.… more »
Somewhere near Pt MacDonnell Typical of the Limestone Coast area
March 18th, 2010
Cape Buffon . Near Southend
March 18th, 2010
Robe Coastal Town south east of Adelaide
March 15th, 2010
We left Wentworth and traveled via Mildura Ouyen and back west to Pinnaroo just back into SA from there we went via Border Town and Kingston SE lovely place then on to Robe. On the way to Robe we heard an ominous sound and one of the trailer wheels had… more »
Gary with his little old grey haired Mum when we met up with him at Wentworth a lovely little town on the junction of the Murray and Darling Rivers
March 13th, 2010
A bit of history at the site of the old wharf at Wentworth.
March 12th, 2010
If you look hard or enlarge the pic you will see a yellow bouy which delinates the actual juction of the Murray and Darling Rivers at Wentworth.
March 12th, 2010
This is grass, real grass which we have not enjoyed for many months. It was so lush I felt like grazing. Yum.
March 11th, 2010
Just in front of the bus at the Wentworth Caravan Park. We relished the greenness there.
March 11th, 2010
Cultivator and prickle chain which can be seen in action in earlier pics. Can't see much for the dust.
March 7th, 2010
Cultivator/seeder and prickle chain
March 5th, 2010
The Cultivator / Seeder is carried on 60 wheels at the back and another dozen or so in front. AMAZING more »
