Maroochydore to Narrandera - Dec 2011

Been here in Maroochydore for a while now, have been seeing the doctor more than is healthy but otherwise enjoying the beach, river, bike riding and walking.  Joined the surf clubs and enjoy a beer or meal there from time to time.  Had Christmas in Maroochydore then headed south.

First stop Maryvale Hotel south of Brisbane on the Cunningham Hwy.  Caught up with Denis the publican, ex of Papua New Guinea.  I get to camp in the back yard.  Off to Ballata next morning gunna do this trip in a couple of days so I'm in Narrandera for New Years.  Mirrool the next night and catch up with Ben the publican.  He and I have things in common as well.  Narrandera tomorrow just 90km or so.

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Mirrool Hotel

Cotton Tree and Sea Breeze CP

Cotton Tree

I have now met my weight goal of 76kg. BMI mid point of the normal range, yeh! A loss of about 14.5kg in the last 6 months.

Purchased a new Samsung Note.

Spent the month camped at Sea Breeze Caravan Park riding along the bike tracks to various places. Point Cartwright stopping for a few drinks at Kawana Waters Hotel on the way back being typical. About 25km all up. Bike to marina and back about 16km. Plenty of places to ride and the paths are really good. Or riding to Fishermans Rd market for fruit and veggies then to Coles for the fish meat and other stuff. 25km.  Ride or walk to have coffee at the servo and watching surf carnivals, swimming, surfing or just lazing on the beach.

Happy hours with Gary and Sue next door who stay here for a few months of the year when they are not in Darwin. Walking along the beach to the surf club or Cotton Tree shops for coffee and then checking the mail every weekday morning.

Queenslanders now!

My motorhome is now registered in Queensland and I have a Qld driver's licence, I guess that makes us Queenslanders now?

Brisbane - John Farnham

I wonder why I do that!  Travelled to Brisbane stayed in M on Mary and went to the concert.  Left at interval.  Not overly impressed mostly it was too loud and the stories between songs were soft.  Same same.  Had a good meal before the concert so not all was lost except about $500: ticket, accommodation, meals and travel. Oh well, got that out of my system till next time.

Wagga and Motorhome Repairs - Maroochydore

Maroochydore to Texas, Tooraweenah, Mirrool Hotel, Narrandera and Wilks Park Wagga in 5 days.  Bit of an express trip but had a destination and an appointment to have the motorhome repaired.

Dropped the motorhome of at Royan's on 7th September and pick her up on 13th.  The guys did a great job and did it to schedule no delays no muck about, nice.  Whilst in for repair I had a hire car and stayed at a B and B in Wagga, confortable and nice.  Drove back and forth to Narrandera cleaning up the blocks and catching up with people.

The fishing club had a salami night and asked me to be one of the judges, fun.  The weather was still cold so heading north again will the go.

Late September saw me heading back to the Sunny Coast via the coast of NSW.  Wagga, Jugiong, Karual, Swan Bay, Woolgoolga, New Italy and then Maroochydore.  Seems I'm in a hurry to get back to the warmth.

Back to the Sea Breeze CP. Got a good shady site and will stay till Christmas.  Not so busy now but booked out for Christmas and I will have to leave but that suits me fine.

Whilst here this time I am changing my licence and motorhome rego over to Qld and opened a new PO Box to share with Mary, PO Box 333 at Cotton Tree.  And establish a fulltime identity as a Queenslander.

 Shady site for a month or two

Nice park nice location