It only took mere minutes with our car to realise that it's allotted life span was drawing to a close. You see it had now taken to projecting the most horrendous rattling sound whilst driving at any speed under 10km/ph. Whilst I was all for the theory of just driving faster we thought it best to get it looked at. Turns out that the compressor bearings had worn. Best case scenario you keep driving and the air conditioning will never work, worst case scenario the ...

Whilst I was in Gunnedah I had the very kind offer to stop with Stuart an his family in Tamworth. The hour ride from Gunnedah was a good chance to get to know Stuart and his wife Linda better. We arrived at their spectacular home with pool out back where I met their daughter Julia (unfortunately Stephanie was away at the time). After picking up some supplies we had an awesome evening full of laughter and anecdotes in the garden. It was bizarre sitting out in a w...