Thursday
This trip was going to be a slow trip down.
Both cars loaded with trailers and ute backs filled to the brim and beyond.
This trip was going to be a slow trip down.
Both cars loaded with trailers and ute backs filled to the brim and beyond.
We left at 2:40pm and the slow drive took 3hrs and 20mins so not as bad as we thought. Loaded with 1/2tonne concrete mix, a water tank, ride on mower and shelving for the container.
We unloaded as soon as we got there and finally were ae to rest just after 830pm. The wind was howling through the valley and really tested out the camper trailer. We struggled setting up an outdoor ensuite for the shower and portaloo and came to the conclusion it wasn’t build for any sort of wind. Meanwhile chris did manage a nice hot shower and came out pleased.
We unloaded as soon as we got there and finally were ae to rest just after 830pm. The wind was howling through the valley and really tested out the camper trailer. We struggled setting up an outdoor ensuite for the shower and portaloo and came to the conclusion it wasn’t build for any sort of wind. Meanwhile chris did manage a nice hot shower and came out pleased.
Through the night the wind picked up worse than we have seen, we had to get out of bed to check nothing was blowing away! All was secure and slept soundly until 7:15am.
Friday
We woke up to a warm day with very little breeze. We soon realised we had forgotten milk to make coffee and no bacon for breakfast either! The local servo opens at 9am so with a small wait on our hands, Chris decided to mow our immediate camp area and I had a look at some of the sections of fence that need repairs. I needed some plain wire to be strained along the bottom so there wasn’t much I can do today. I relaxed under our camper awning while Chris enjoyed his mowing time.
We woke up to a warm day with very little breeze. We soon realised we had forgotten milk to make coffee and no bacon for breakfast either! The local servo opens at 9am so with a small wait on our hands, Chris decided to mow our immediate camp area and I had a look at some of the sections of fence that need repairs. I needed some plain wire to be strained along the bottom so there wasn’t much I can do today. I relaxed under our camper awning while Chris enjoyed his mowing time.
After a late breakfast and coffee, Chris mowed a new walking path down to the dam and then the waterfall.
I drove the Colorado to the waterfall, due to the steep descent down to the lowest level, there was a possibility we would need assistance getting the ride-on back up. We cleared a lot of the loose rocks and sticks to create a less bumpy track down and the Ride-on made it no hassles. The waterfall needs a lot of work with weeds, Thistle mostly and some Patinsons Curse. Unfortunately it wasn’t our property in spring and wasn’t yet our responsibility to conduct weed control so the problem was too big when the land finally changed hands.
Chris made a huge dent in the weeds with the mower but the mower decided she’d had enough for the day! The main cutter bearing seems to have broke.
Back at camp we enjoyed some lollies, Pepsi and a cool breeze! Our local Wedge Tail Eagles were out circling above us today. They are just magnificent! I wish I could get a closer photo of them!
We relaxed all afternoon until we got another burst of energy and Chris started tinkering with the Quad bike that broke down last time. He worked his magic and fixed the earth issue.
Meanwhile I headed off to do some weed control. I bought Yates Tree Killer and a Continuous Spray pack to tackle a huge bush Blackberry Bush in our immediate campsite. I admired a hole I dug last trip for our Bio-waste and continued my trip around the Blackberry bush counter-clockwise. I unloaded 5L of Weed Killer on the bush. As I came back around to the hole I had dug I glanced down and saw a Brown Snake!! OMFG I ran away so fast. Chris saw me running as I was yelling snake! We both agreed it was bound to happen sooner or later! It was a Juvenile but only 1/2 metre from where I was standing. Our friend Johnny uses that tree for a bush dunny so I have kindly informed him to pick another tree. I found a new area for digging Bio-waste into and have resolved to not go near that bush again, and upgrade my choice of farm footwear!
Meanwhile I headed off to do some weed control. I bought Yates Tree Killer and a Continuous Spray pack to tackle a huge bush Blackberry Bush in our immediate campsite. I admired a hole I dug last trip for our Bio-waste and continued my trip around the Blackberry bush counter-clockwise. I unloaded 5L of Weed Killer on the bush. As I came back around to the hole I had dug I glanced down and saw a Brown Snake!! OMFG I ran away so fast. Chris saw me running as I was yelling snake! We both agreed it was bound to happen sooner or later! It was a Juvenile but only 1/2 metre from where I was standing. Our friend Johnny uses that tree for a bush dunny so I have kindly informed him to pick another tree. I found a new area for digging Bio-waste into and have resolved to not go near that bush again, and upgrade my choice of farm footwear!
Johnny arrived that night about 6pm and showed us his new guns. We all love target shooting so he bought along some home made posts to put at specific ranges. Around 8pm our neighbour came over and said Hello with his yound bloke. His name was John and he bought the property that our access runs through. He was a quiet fella or didn’t know how to take us, especially with Johnny standing there with a 12 gauge shotgun. He told us of his plans to build a house on his land and spoke of sheep on our properties. He left after a long chat and informed us where he was camping with most his family.
Saturday
Up at 7am to start the guttering on the carport. It was going to need a few modifications due to the supports in place.
Johnny worked away on the carport while Chris tinkered with the targets.
Up at 7am to start the guttering on the carport. It was going to need a few modifications due to the supports in place.
Johnny worked away on the carport while Chris tinkered with the targets.
The temperature rose quick and the flys became a nuisance. But nonetheless the boys worked endlessly.
With the water tank in place, it was on a terrible lean. Chris took to the challenge and dug out some earth to flatten it. Turned out a treat. The carport still needs flashing attached then its done.
With the water tank in place, it was on a terrible lean. Chris took to the challenge and dug out some earth to flatten it. Turned out a treat. The carport still needs flashing attached then its done.
I left at 12 while the boys stayed on. It was a nice quiet drive back but for some reason the Engine light on the Colorado decided to switch itself on. Colin the Colorado has bever failed to get me home and again proved to be a good workhorse.
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