Moved the van up to Cania Gorge and staying there so that I don't need to drive the 73km each way everyday now that winter is coming, Pat stays in Eidsvold and I come back each weekend. Cania Gorge has no phones and no computer internet access -- peaceful

Looking around the Gaynda area. Places like Mt Archer Look out above Gayndah, Mt McConnell, Burnett River

The Gang - Pat & myself, Khara & Matt De Groot, Harry & Kathy De Groot We used 2 cars to take everyone & our gear over to the airport in Gladstone then returned one car to Khara & Matt's place. We left our car in the long term parking at the airport. All checked in, as we went through security I was the one stopped this time as I forgot I had a lighter in the zip pocket of my backpack. I was allowed to keep it in my pocket but not in my bag ...

Finished work for the holiday season. All the xmas cards are sent to everyone, Went over to Gladstone to Matt & Khara's place for christmas. Went down to Miriam Vale to see friends that we have not seen since we left. Had a great time catching up. Christmas day was relaxed with great food and perfect company. Thanks everyone. Had a couple of games of Monopoly - De Groots rein Boxing Day - Everyone is doing final last minute packing as we leave for the Coo...

Pat recieved a call out tonight as there is a storm out there. Just as he left it hit hard. The noise was so loud between the rain and the hail I couldn't hear the phone ring. We are in a house that came with pats work contract. It is leaking like a sieve... kitchen, bedroom & lounge room, all dripping from the ceiling. My poor car & the caravan are copping it the worst. I was able to bring the prado closer into the carport to avoid the worst of the ha...