Sunday, 23 October 2011

Spin cycles , tariffs and things that blow.

I wasn't going to post today because to be honest I couldn't get it together or wrap my head around all I need to do this week.

We are now on the sixth week into our caravan road trip and heading south (west) so technically home. Home is not a bad place necessarily but when we get home it will be to pack. The packing grate loads of clutter move ; I am not looking forward to it.
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Yesterday, I was stuck in our caravan for most of the day due to pissy spitty rain and inclement weather.While my husband laid in bed unwell with some tummy bug I had to entertain the children. I did manage a walk in a dry spell , but due the stench of something, possibly small dead fish on the shoreline at Herron Point, the boys whinged. Then whinged some more or fought. It was a beautiful free camp location with an abundance of birds, especially Pelicans. The lake was a sight to behold as the sun was setting, alas I was inside last night so no pics.
sorry it is fuzzy as they were too far away.

Today, we moved on to Australind , a lovely location near an inlet, unfortunately our site in right next to the road, can't grumble too much @ $26 night.

I needed to wash the endless piles of dirty clothes. Someone left their clothes in the machine, a 25min cycle, for a few hours. Ok, I still one machine was available but the 'sign' people said to remove them at end of load - consider others ... moving on.

Other people had staked claims on the sloping rotary clotheslines - by using all the outside lines , with wide open spaces in between and leaving the inner lines free . I wasn't about to duck beneath their granny undies, y fronts and work clothes, and have them in my hair.*insert whatever word you like*. I made do with a small space. However, as the dark clouds hovered people magically appeared to remove them . Mine are now blowing in the breeze.

Tomorrow, a grassy caravan park site tariff will rise to $66 a night (less 10% caravan park member discount) ...$42 a night, $12 per extra child (or adult). I hope it is worth it.

To date the most expensive park we will have had to pleasure to camp at. The pool better be as good as this one.

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Oh no ... don't tempt me! Ha!

Reading your caravan park stories is bringing back memories for me of caravan holidays at Fingal in the past. Same issues! The curse of the communal clothesline is legion though.
Yes, selfish as they come, don't get me started on why people have to spread their knickers for all & sundry to see flapping on outside lines ...just not as colourful as a kite.

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MothersLoveLetters · 701 weeks ago

They're really handy tips for anyone going on a caravan trip, especially the prices. Thanks, Trish! My in-laws go all the time, so I'll share these with them.
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Hi Lina, we have stayed at a lot of free campsites or bargain priced in beautiful locations in between caravan parks to help with the budget. I recommend Camps Australia Wide book - the campers bible (plus gives all the locations you may get wifi or phone access)
Just having a whinge today.
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I love your grumble Sunday!
All of those things would really cheese me off and then some.
I hope the pool is beautiful.
Love the whole Grumble Sunday idea but I'd frighten myself with going on and on lol.
Yes, I often look at the lines at the caravan park and shudder at the granny bloomers flapping about like sails!
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Nothing, other than its stinking hot in Wollongong and I wish I was in that pool! I hope you have a good stay in the $$$ caravan park tonight.
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Caravan holidays always create such great memories. Tonight will be a better night I am sure. And the pictures are really beautiful.
Don't you hate it when people are that selfish...hello, it's not your washing line, it's for everyone to use. Good thing they brought their stuff in for you to actually get yours dried by the breeze!
I think its amazing that you have traveled around for so long. We're considering a road-trip to QLD over summer and the thought of doing that with our monstersquad is rather daunting.... You have inspired me to give it a go though.... xo
Caravan holidays are the best, but I can very much understand your grumpiness about the weather. You have to be very good at pulling up new ideas if you have to entertain children on a rainy day!
Grumble Sunday, I hadn't heard about this one.
Although I could Grumble every day, I'm just chirpy like that… ;)

I do think you're pretty awesome to be on the road with the kids for what sounds like ages so far - it's an experience they'll look back on with fondness though I'm sure x
I'm not sure I'd make it that long on the road with a hubby and kids - You should feel so proud :)
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