After a couple of hectic months in Thailand with Sue's sisters visiting from Malaysia, London and then all touring locally with a brother and sister residing in Thailand.
It was followed by Sue's daughters wedding.
The Happy couple
It's now time to RELAX!
Sue's yellow FJ Cruiser. Checked this vehicle out on our transit thru Adelaide in Feb. Deal was done with return airfares reimbursed by Cornes Toyota.
A dream to drive " Like sitting in a moving Arm Chair"
FJ Cruiser details - click on the link for details
More details on the SIGNIFICANCE of the number plate - It was destined to be acquired by us.
S= Sue,
76 = Unocal76 - Logo used by the company I worked for in Thailand and Bangladesh.
6+9 =15 years I work full time in Thailand
ATU = All Terrain Utility
Financed by UNOCAL76 - 401K, USA equivalent to our Super!
Back on deck now with her new____
laundry basket stand I knocked up from salvage timber from our house build and seat beat webbing.
It gets the thumps up!!
It gets the thumps up!!
Window's are clean! This fellow hit the glass at a rate of knots not to survive.
Baking day - ANZAC's and Fish Quiche
Nev. our neighbour has gone back to work (briefly) Butcher shop his son in-law worked at needed some part time help - thus Nev. roped in!!
Still too good to throw away will get at lease another fishing season out of it with new legs. Metal tubing from a broken mop in the rubbish bin at Drakes a perfect fit
Waiting for a feed
A tad damp but fish-able
Low tide but still no blue swimmer crabs
Here's why I get to lead out on a regular morning walks
Any one who has lived in Port Lincoln during the 60's will instantly identify this tuna vessel as the
Tacoma click on the link for more details
Our new camping location at Richardson Shack site uses the walking trail access to and from the beach, with the crushed gravel it's a recipe for some one to end up on their delicate butt! Hence the steps
Our Pirtek fishing challenge effort for this year - legal is all I can say!
Finally some thing of size - Port Jackson
A couple of feeds
The wild life thru our annexe screen
Sue's been patient and landing a Blue Swimmer crab or two most days
Cleaning up the rubbish thru the bush around our camp site - ladies bury your fanny paper! and Blokes take your MT bottles home or in the bin at the park entrance!
Out weeding and area previously rolled and burnt by the National Parks folks to control the Polygala
Catching up on our left over meats with fresh veggies
The quite of the setting sun!
A classic silhouette
No squid but a magic sun set
Now this guy is a master of disguise
Breakfast before we head home
Fuel filter bowl - filter light had just come on.
Not due for a filter change in another 5,000k. But checked it out
Not due for a filter change in another 5,000k. But checked it out
Just as well - as can be seen from the amount of gunk, plus more disturbing is the WATER
Zip Screen installation day - with one section requiring some mod's back at the work shop.
Yet, another grain ship into port for loading
Bump rail for FJ door opening. No dyna bolts on hand so Sikaflex the timber ex roller shutter, and rubber bumper found on the beach at RSS to the shed wall.
Last section ready to install - what a difference it has made to our out door living!
Get the message - unless you need to be
on our road Bugger off!
Seal Point an attractive fishing location with a better tide and less wind
Some serious rock = GRANITE these guys have been slowly chipping away at it over the last 6 weeks, up Normandy Place storm water drainage from Flinders Hwy and Mena Place park
Alfie dropped by for some TLC
Another baking day, good wholemeal bread
It sure lit up
Our version of a ploughman's lunch complete with Quince paste/jam
My ENGLE fridge stand made from a salvaged camp chair - ex King Ash Bay dump
Fish processor
Yep! they fit - to the armpits mind you
Good to go FISHIN! Dry and fully UV protected!!
1. Sunscreen
2. Broad brim hat
3. Polarized glasses
4. Long sleeves and gloves
5. Fish holding bag
6. Bait box and rag
7. Rod and reel
8. Waders - dry and warm - water temp 18 degrees
Only takes 10 minutes to get kitted up
Our target fish Yellow Fin Whiting - an excellent table and sports fish on light tackle. A by catch of Mullet also good tucker fresh
Yep, the Mt Dutton Bay Woolshed is worth the visit and a pizza
Farm Beach rock fishing landed a good Lizard - Flathead for tea
Snake awareness provided by the National Parks folks - very informative
Spot our vehicle in any car park!
Our zip screens are magic, with the Heat Strip above it's toasty warm
It came up black as - alas no rain
Yet, another grain ship departing
Another 'Beanie' in progress
More weed's in the Lincoln National Park
We now have an AED - Automatic External Defibrillator just in case some one over exerts themselves and requires a JOLT!
Trust we never need to use it.
Trust we never need to use it.
A blast from the past - one of my travel trunks dating back to the 70's Now in-house decor at Chook and TJ's place.
The 1st and last time you will witness a 'HORSE FLOAT' behind our FJ. Yet another load of 'STUFF' to unload into an already over loaded shed/s.
Nev. our neighbour required some horse manure for his veggie garden - thus we helped out cleaning up the horse yards left in less than desirable condition by the tenants at Chook and TJ's place. (Shit on the lens it seems)
Morning tea in the Winter sun on our veranda with our neighbours - Oh! it's also Sue's (Chinese) birthday
Chook n TJ on the return to BRONZE WING!
More gear
Chook's work shop filling up
Our walking neighbours Brian and Annette whom have just sold their house of 23 years and relocating to Murray Bridge closer to family
Crystal clear waters of Frenchman's and deserted beaches and headlands to fish
More Yellow Fin Whiting
Along with a visitor nudging my legs
My 'Birth Mark' removed along with the BCC - Basal Cell Carcinoma - didn't help the double chin
Heavy dew
Testing my beam drip tray before final install
Not my road kill, but only 200 meters from home - now minus it's tail
Yet another not so hard working bee in the Lincoln National Park
Gutter cleaning - 15 months since I installed the 'Brush Guard" It sure works keeping leaves out of the gutter but the fine flowering matter and gum nuts are a concern and clog things up
Roof top veiw - Boston Bay and Island
Roof top vista's to the Nor West
Time for the Annex walls to be cleaned - Last camp at RSS in the Lincoln National Park took it's toll on the mesh in the dusty conditions
Zip Screens in place
Sue's money tree complete with 'Gold Leaf'
What's this erosion?
Obvious a considerable amount of water overflowed from the TANK____
Here's the issue - on removing the tanks lid, the screen is what you could call 'CLOGGED'
I action - fine tuning
Beam drip tray install with a myriad of tools
All done! and works well
Easy to find
A Harley Chook is customizing - Powered coated black wheels along with other mod's. Sure looks impressive
Installed just in time for lunch
Lunch with our departing neighbours Brian and Annette, in the warmth of our veranda.
Entrance hall cupboard acquired at the Anglers Club shed sale we stumbled on during our morning walk via Flinder's Park all for the pricey sum of $15 - delivered! Will take it back to bare timber and go from there as to it's final decor. Already have new antique handles in hand
Strong wind over the past 15 hours - with at least
10 kg of branch and leaf litter on the
roof and in our yard
roof and in our yard
Out to check my walking trail section after the blow
One mallee tree down across the track, soon dealt with my trusty pruning saw
Took over 2 hours to walk the trail
Yep! the tinnie is loaded. Just add water (rain) to our tanks and some food and we are good to go NORTH on our return in July
FJ's also having a rest
Full shade most of the day
All covered and buttoned up, with local neighbour hood watch in action
The screens have sure made a big difference to our out door living space
Sue's daughter place in Phuket complete
with a Thai _______
WHEELIE BIN - with dinky wheels
Waiting for our taxi at a convenient and recognizable location
Departing Adelaide with temps in the single digits to the steamy heat of Thailand!
Cheers till the next BLOG!