Monday morning was an early start for a relatively short day. We went to breakfast and left early to visit the Lismore school. Then raced back to the start to get our route instructions. We caught up to a few basher's in Nimbin and continued on to Mullumbimby for morning tea/lunch.
It was then to the muster on the outskirts of Byron Bay.
We then went in our convoy to the finish on the beach at Byron.
Another great Bash and a wonderful tie with friends.
The final night was in a hall that was set up for circus training. The food was wonderful and the entertainment was exceptional.
Once again we said farewell to many friends.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Sunday 29th August
Toowoomba turned on a beautiful morning for us, a cloudless sky to start another wonderful day. Candy was treated to a scrub and a couple of running repairs thanks to Murray. It was then off to yet another superb breakfast at Downlands College.
We headed off to Killarney where the children put on a sterling performance with some great little singers. We were also entertained by Super Hubert with another of his magic shows. It was then onto the road for a gruelling afternoon drive to Lismore. As we drove out we were greeted with the news that there were 14 creek crossings to be negotiated, along with a 4x4 club convoy. We were not disappointed as the creek crossings were deep and very rocky on the bottom. It was a rather slow journey through the picturesque bush. The views were spectacular as we climbed and carefully descended the many hills. One of the more challenging descents was over 6 km in length. We were unable to hold Candy in low gear so it was the breaks that were put to use. Half was down we had to stop cause the breaks were smoking. We waited on the side of the road until they were safe to continue on. The Mermaids went in front of use and slowly lead us down the hill - in case there was a further problem.
Darkness was rapidly approaching as we continued to wind through the hills. We made Kyogle with just a sniff of petrol in the tank. It was then onto Lismore where our friends were patiently waiting for us. It was a quick tea and run down on the final day and we were off to Lyndon and Margaret's for the night.
Another great day on The Bash.
We headed off to Killarney where the children put on a sterling performance with some great little singers. We were also entertained by Super Hubert with another of his magic shows. It was then onto the road for a gruelling afternoon drive to Lismore. As we drove out we were greeted with the news that there were 14 creek crossings to be negotiated, along with a 4x4 club convoy. We were not disappointed as the creek crossings were deep and very rocky on the bottom. It was a rather slow journey through the picturesque bush. The views were spectacular as we climbed and carefully descended the many hills. One of the more challenging descents was over 6 km in length. We were unable to hold Candy in low gear so it was the breaks that were put to use. Half was down we had to stop cause the breaks were smoking. We waited on the side of the road until they were safe to continue on. The Mermaids went in front of use and slowly lead us down the hill - in case there was a further problem.
Darkness was rapidly approaching as we continued to wind through the hills. We made Kyogle with just a sniff of petrol in the tank. It was then onto Lismore where our friends were patiently waiting for us. It was a quick tea and run down on the final day and we were off to Lyndon and Margaret's for the night.
Another great day on The Bash.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Saturday 28 August
The run today was was quite short although we still managed to stretch it out. After leaving breakfast we headed out on the dirt. The roads today were not too bad so it was an easy run to the party stop. This was a gathering of all the cars.
After leaving the party stop we had a change in the cars. Joey from the cricketers drove Candy which was helpful as he tweaked a couple of things in the motor, and Robyn went with the Cricketers to the lunch stop.
At lunch was at Tarcoola Showground. There we experienced a little mechanical hiccup with Candy. Finding a mobile work shop, Robbo came to the rescue and found that our inhibitor switch had broken. Bypassing that we were able to start the car and continue on our way.
The locals had put on a market day and some games for the locals and bashers to be involved in.
It was then onto the road for the run into Toowoomba. We were going to be following the rabbit fence for some distance, although now there is a hole in the rabbit fence from a story car. There was also another incident on the road that seemed to dictate a steadier pace for the afternoon.
The run was peppered with some very rough terrain and sharp turns.
We arrived into Toowoomba just on Dusk to be met by friends at the Checkpoint. We watched some of the cars arrive into town then Brenda spent the evening with her in-laws and Robyn caught up with friends from Macksville.
We had a lovely evening. Thanks guys.
After leaving the party stop we had a change in the cars. Joey from the cricketers drove Candy which was helpful as he tweaked a couple of things in the motor, and Robyn went with the Cricketers to the lunch stop.
At lunch was at Tarcoola Showground. There we experienced a little mechanical hiccup with Candy. Finding a mobile work shop, Robbo came to the rescue and found that our inhibitor switch had broken. Bypassing that we were able to start the car and continue on our way.
The locals had put on a market day and some games for the locals and bashers to be involved in.
It was then onto the road for the run into Toowoomba. We were going to be following the rabbit fence for some distance, although now there is a hole in the rabbit fence from a story car. There was also another incident on the road that seemed to dictate a steadier pace for the afternoon.
The run was peppered with some very rough terrain and sharp turns.
We arrived into Toowoomba just on Dusk to be met by friends at the Checkpoint. We watched some of the cars arrive into town then Brenda spent the evening with her in-laws and Robyn caught up with friends from Macksville.
We had a lovely evening. Thanks guys.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Friday 27 August
Moree turned on the most glorious morning for our departure. It was a more relaxed start as we were not leaving breakfast until 9am. This morning we had a 20minute drive to breakfast at a cotton gin on the outskirts of town. There was a wonderful breakfast served by the locals.
Leaving the cotton gin was a bit of a scramble to drive through the unloading bay for the cotton trucks. It was then a trek through more farms and flat countryside to Croppa Creek. Here we were able to fuel up before lunch and purchase a sticker for $20 as insurance to be rescued if you came a croppa in Croppa Creek. We were feeling pretty optimistic and felt that insurance was not necessary.
We had a wonderful baked dinner in the hall and met with the 15 children at the local school. The children had written stories and painted pictures for us to view.
Leaving Croppa Creek we headed over some badly rutted roads for about 40km to where they had prepared a huge mud puddle for us to cross. We were now beginning to think that we should have taken out the insurance. However Candy breezed through without a worry.
There was more in store for us as we had to pass through many water crossings - we were often stopped by those ahead of us who did not make it.
It was then on to a party stop just on the edge of Goondiwindi and then into town.
After dinner was Bash Idol, we were just the audience this year. The items are interesting.....
Leaving the cotton gin was a bit of a scramble to drive through the unloading bay for the cotton trucks. It was then a trek through more farms and flat countryside to Croppa Creek. Here we were able to fuel up before lunch and purchase a sticker for $20 as insurance to be rescued if you came a croppa in Croppa Creek. We were feeling pretty optimistic and felt that insurance was not necessary.
We had a wonderful baked dinner in the hall and met with the 15 children at the local school. The children had written stories and painted pictures for us to view.
Leaving Croppa Creek we headed over some badly rutted roads for about 40km to where they had prepared a huge mud puddle for us to cross. We were now beginning to think that we should have taken out the insurance. However Candy breezed through without a worry.
There was more in store for us as we had to pass through many water crossings - we were often stopped by those ahead of us who did not make it.
It was then on to a party stop just on the edge of Goondiwindi and then into town.
After dinner was Bash Idol, we were just the audience this year. The items are interesting.....
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Thursday 26 August
Today was a leisurely day. We had the most amazing breakfast sitting in the sun at a lovely school!
It was then off for a trip through some of the local farms. Today we travelled along levey banks and through wheat and chick pea crops. Our meandering around Moree took us to a lovely homestead where we had a delightful lunch and held the Tripple Cars Games. These were novelty events and we had a go at shooting clay pellets, rowing on the little lake, etc. A group of children from a small school were brought out too so they could have some fun with the bashers. It was a beautiful setting around the lake and then it was back to town to give Candy a much needed wash, do the washing and have a dip in the thermal pools.
Dinner was at the showground where we were entertained with a brilliant firework display and entertained by the Knoll Brothers and John Williamson. This is an evening where the locals are invited to come and enjoy as well!
Tomorrow we head off to Goondawindi!
It was then off for a trip through some of the local farms. Today we travelled along levey banks and through wheat and chick pea crops. Our meandering around Moree took us to a lovely homestead where we had a delightful lunch and held the Tripple Cars Games. These were novelty events and we had a go at shooting clay pellets, rowing on the little lake, etc. A group of children from a small school were brought out too so they could have some fun with the bashers. It was a beautiful setting around the lake and then it was back to town to give Candy a much needed wash, do the washing and have a dip in the thermal pools.
Dinner was at the showground where we were entertained with a brilliant firework display and entertained by the Knoll Brothers and John Williamson. This is an evening where the locals are invited to come and enjoy as well!
Tomorrow we head off to Goondawindi!
Wednesday August 25
We awoke early and got the car ready before heading off to breakfast. We loaded the cupcakes and said goodbye to our wonderful hosts and headed to breakfast.
We were able to travel on the dirt sections today as the roads had dried out sufficiently. The road surfaces were quite changeable from gravel to sand to black soil. Concentration was needed today as the roads were quite a challenge.
Walgett was our lunch stop where we were inundated with children as soon as we drove through the school gates. There was no official gathering so we had lunch, fueled up and headed out of town. Super Hubert ,our skinny magician stayed to do a show as he usually does each time we go to a school. The roads in the afternoon were deeply rutted and often narrow making the driving difficult. Out in the middle of no where we were greeted by a group of children and parents who have long distance education. They were very excited to have all the cars go by. Most cars had hand outs of toys, lollies etc. The kids had buckets of water set up to wash our car lights or windscreens! They also had cans of drinks to hand out! One of the Bash cars had a jumping castle packed in their luggage and so they set it up right there on the side of the road for the kids to play in! It was with much relief after more dirt and ruts that we finally got onto the tar and stopped for a well earned party stop.
It was dark when we got into Moree and headed for our accommodation then back into town for dinner with a mexican theme.
We were able to travel on the dirt sections today as the roads had dried out sufficiently. The road surfaces were quite changeable from gravel to sand to black soil. Concentration was needed today as the roads were quite a challenge.
Walgett was our lunch stop where we were inundated with children as soon as we drove through the school gates. There was no official gathering so we had lunch, fueled up and headed out of town. Super Hubert ,our skinny magician stayed to do a show as he usually does each time we go to a school. The roads in the afternoon were deeply rutted and often narrow making the driving difficult. Out in the middle of no where we were greeted by a group of children and parents who have long distance education. They were very excited to have all the cars go by. Most cars had hand outs of toys, lollies etc. The kids had buckets of water set up to wash our car lights or windscreens! They also had cans of drinks to hand out! One of the Bash cars had a jumping castle packed in their luggage and so they set it up right there on the side of the road for the kids to play in! It was with much relief after more dirt and ruts that we finally got onto the tar and stopped for a well earned party stop.
It was dark when we got into Moree and headed for our accommodation then back into town for dinner with a mexican theme.
Tuesday August 24
Day three saw some last minute changes as the weather had deteriorated and, the flooding had now made the trip to Louth and little school of 5 students impossible. Seats were auctioned in the plane for a small group to fly out and entertain the children and shower them with a variety of gifts.
Today we stopped for morning tea just off the main road where we were able to light a fire and share some stories. These rare opportunities are great for catching up with other Bashers and often involve some kind of activity. Once again the sling shot took centre stage with the water bombs.
Refreshed we headed for lunch, where a school in 24 hours prepared a meal for 450 Bashers and 300 children. This is when you see real community as the locals pulled together to make this a memorable day. The Principal was there with his troops to greet us and make us feel very welcome at his school, despite the fact that he had had little sleep.
We were then on the Tar to Byrock where there was a little pub. John Williamson sat in the beer garden and sang some of his favourite songs for us.
Bourke was the destination. Here we were staying with Marilyn and Bernie who gave us a warm welcome and had made cupcakes for us to take the next day.
Today we stopped for morning tea just off the main road where we were able to light a fire and share some stories. These rare opportunities are great for catching up with other Bashers and often involve some kind of activity. Once again the sling shot took centre stage with the water bombs.
Refreshed we headed for lunch, where a school in 24 hours prepared a meal for 450 Bashers and 300 children. This is when you see real community as the locals pulled together to make this a memorable day. The Principal was there with his troops to greet us and make us feel very welcome at his school, despite the fact that he had had little sleep.
We were then on the Tar to Byrock where there was a little pub. John Williamson sat in the beer garden and sang some of his favourite songs for us.
Bourke was the destination. Here we were staying with Marilyn and Bernie who gave us a warm welcome and had made cupcakes for us to take the next day.
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