Finally got the boat in the water today. Very windy, 12 to 17 knots but inside the reef at Coral Bay is very protected. After being ably assisted by Hanno at the new boat ramp south of Coral Bay, Carol and I headed out on what felt a bit like our maiden voyage. Given the new boat only had 2 hours on the clock it was pretty close. The trip out to the North Passage is well marked and because of the coral "Bombies" the speed restriction of 8 knots means a very long...

We had a late start to our drive to Warroora Station from Carnarvon. Stocked up with groceries, bait etc so didn't get going till about lunch time. We travelled through very desolate country with hardly a tree to be seen on the way. After letting our tyres down to help with the corrugation over the 10km track into the beach at Warroora, we were quite pleasantly surprised by the condition of the road. Caretaker Lesley, who lives in her van at the entrance to the ...

As you can see from the photo we finally had someone realign our airbags in the ute this morning (Monday) Had to stay around in Carnarvon for a few days to get the job done but hopefully it is worth it. Enjoyed a walk along the old Carnarvon Jetty this afternoon. Memories of me making an absolute idiot of myself last time we were here in 2005 as we walked the mile to the end came flooding back. Last time round I had all the gear and no idea. This time just no ...

While the Hannan's are swanning around on the Ningaloo Reef the Osbornes are stuck in Carnarvon, mangrove and mud flat central of WA. At least we managed to get a few jobs done. Carol even washed the boat. There's a first time for everything!

Drove into Carnarvon this morning after a fuel stop Wooromal where they give Seniors discount even if you don't have a Seniors Card. Mechanic at Tyre Power in Carnarvon agreed to "realign" our airbags (requires a bit of drilling etc) so we decided to stay on until Monday when he can do the work. Because he needs the car up on a hoist we have unloaded the slideon in the Coral Sea Caravan Park. Quite nice to have one or 2 days to potter around and get a few maint...