Reunion Time

Hi All,
I left the motorhoming group behind and travelled back over some old ground to meet Carol and Rob, friends from WA, who I meet up with every now and then. The deal was to get together at a "cheap" camp , called Cobb and Co, near Gympie, only 10dollars for me, as a single, not sure what they paid.  Lovely grounds, a billabong, trees and camp fireplaces, pay for wood. Rob went fossicking! But did it get cold!!It was freezing! We had the campfire, and they cooked a wonderful roast chook with veges in the camp oven. Carol and I got stuck into the sparkling shiraz, a bit of a favourite with us!!Came the morning , our host came over with what I thought was a pane of glass, and it was ice!! about 1/4 inch thick! So we were still wearing all out winter gear!! Next morning it was map studying time and we made the decision to travel about 30 kms to Kandanga Bowling Club, where we hoped to get a powered sit as it was so cold. I had stayed there twice before already! That was a good decision as they just want a donation, and we had power. also we got there on Friday and they have a lovely meal on fri nights, plus raffles, which I won Rob a 6 pack of beer! Stayed there 2 nights and drove into Gympie for shopping and gas bottle refills. Rob is like Doug used to be, he doesn't mind shopping, he likes to look around at all the bits and pieces just like we do, and even found me a fabric shop for me to get some fabric for my wa workshop!
Still very cold , so we opted to go back (for me) to Kennilworth, home of the gorgeous cheeses and yummy yoghurt and icecream. Once again we had power, amd the ground was dry, this time. (this is where I bought my wellington boots). Carol and rob thought the cheeses and yoghurts were just as delicious as I did, so that was a good decision. We scrounged some wood, read Rob for we, and had a campfire, where I finally christened my camp oven! worked a treat too, but its a bit small for 3 of us! We stayed 3 nights there as we are both filling in time. Finally we said goodbye to the hinterland and headed to the coast and hopefully some warmer nights. We booked into Caloundra Big 4 (I think) for 3 nights , it was all we could get! The park was closed this time last year when I tried to stay at it for renovations, they apparently spent a few million on it but still don't put the sullage traps close enough! This gave us great opportunities to sightsee, in Robs car, I got the chance to see some scenery without worrying if I would drive off the road! We went north as far as Marouchydore, looked aroun the canals, saw some magnificent ocean speed boats, (sorry I didn't have the camera), huge things, on specialised Low loaders, there was obviously going to be an ocean race, on the weekend. These are what we sometimes see in movies racing off miami etc.the lamborghinis of the ocean I guess, I bet there is some money tied up in them!! I also checked out a (possible) new motorhome while we were in the area, I have been feeling a little cramped with mine! Nothing that getting rid of some fabric wouldn't cure, but one can always tyre kick!! I am thinking about it. what is attractive is the guy offered me a good trade in price on mine. We'll see!!
So finally Carol and Rob and I parted company, me for brisbane and they for the Gold coast. I stayed at Aspley c.park where I stayed last year, did the usual , empty the fridge, the toilet, filled the water tanks, and packed my bags for the flight back to WA. Got in a tizz , cos I couldn't find my prescription, and was upending all my packing looking for it, before finally locating it in my handbag where I put it after the last "fill" so I wouldn't forget it!! So I am at the airport and realised I left the fridge door shut!!! Yuck when I get back! To make matters worse the plane was 2 hours late leaving. I have been really lucky with flights, I don't really know when I last had a delayed flight. Meg my friend from Geraldton picked me up from Perth as we were both doing a patchwork class down at Pinjarra, the next 2 days, and I discovered I had left my new camera on the plane!! Quel horrer!! But lucky for me Qantas had it!! 3 cheers for Qantas!!! I was able to pick it up from the terminal when I went back to Perth with Meg and picked up my hire car.
We had a great 2 days with the workshop, it was sort of the same as I had already done with the same tutor, at Dorrigo last year, But I can never get enough of tutorials. Meg, did a beautiful piece, and I just blundered along as usual! I was pretty tired and not as creative as I might have been, but I was happy with the end result.
Sister Jean and her husband Lawrie, and I went down to Busselton to meet our eldest sister, Maxine, and take Mum to lunch  for her 98th birthday on Saturday. Mum is pretty amazing really, she is still mostly on top of things, and mobile with a bit of help, when she is in unfamiliar surroundings, I am pleased to see she is still much the same as when I was last home in April. So that is good.
Jean and her husband have just bought a new caravan, and are off tomorrow for a 10 week or so , trip to SA and Uluru and Alice Springs with some friends. Maxine is off , also, flying to SA and also visiting Uluru and Alice Springs with a friend, She is also going to Kangaroo Island.
Well I think that just about brings you up to date on my doings! I trust you are all keeping well and the winter hasn;t been too hard on you, so until next time, keep smiling
Vicki