A misadventure

Had a last meal at the Forster Tuncurry ex services club Friday (and they are not recommended for value for money – everything had a surcharge for visitors) before travelling on Saturday 12 July to Port Macquarie – a lovely part of the world.

All going very well, and then we went to visit Judy’s niece – when leaving Judy stepped off the porch, missed her step and went down very heavily. Irene and Judy then spent the afternoon at the ED department, finally leaving at 8.00pm with Judy’s leg in plaster! – yes she has broken her fibula and a couple of other bones in her foot.

Luckily, she has family in PM, and she will stay in the area and will catch up to us at a later date. She is checking in to the private hospital in PM this afternoon to get some assistance to get a little better with mobility.

The First Week

All going well, now in Port Stephens – very good facilities. Came via Dubbo and thought the Dubbo Zoo was just terrific! We are doing well in the van, we all have our jobs to do and are becoming proficient at them. So far there has not been too much yelling when we are reversing or positioning the van. It is so good to be on the coast and hopefully to the warmer weather. We will be staying here for about 5 days – just to relax and unwind before heading off again.

(Good luck guessing what our call sign means – those two people that do know – please keep it to yourself)

Visiting Family

We have been to Jerilderie, Mum and Dad were well. Unfortunately Irene broke a tooth (while eating a toffee) and had to find a dentist in a hurry – a very traumatic experience for her as the tooth had to come out. All is ok now, we then went on to Yarrawonga to see Liz and Greg – who are busy planning their trip to Europe. Currently in Albury to catch up with Jacqui and Alex, pick up our third party (Judy) and then back to pick up the van and off we go.

One Week to go

Only one week to go, a few dramas today with Trumpy at the Vet – a small operation. Hopefully all ok and we will be leaving on time next week to pick up Judy and then first stop Dubbo.

Peter has retired

I forgot to tell everyone that Peter has retired.....yes he is becoming acustomed to it very easily but....I do have a list on the fridge for him to do before we go away.

Retirement has started

Well we are Tuross Head for the weekend - not long now till we start the big adventure, off to Jerilderie on the 24 June then to Albury, pick up Judy and off we go....

Peter has now started his last week of work.