20th August

Well at long last have got back to bring this up to date.
12th August Left Winton & went down to Illfracomb. Booked into the caravan pk for the night. About 5.30 I got a phone call from a friend who is travelling around up in this area. Well would you believe they were at Longreach. We drove past where they were camped. Made the decision to go back to Longreach & spend Monday night with them. They were at a big free camp just north of Longreach. Lots of vans in there.We had a lovely night with them. Tuesday we went our separate ways. Geof & Betty were heading to Camooweal we headed to Blackall. Pulled into the caravan pk which was rather full but we got a good spot. They had a camp oven dinner on which we dined on, after the main meal they had damper & billy tea. Yum. Chris rocked them with his large panikan. A few people thought it was something that he kept under his bed. Ha Ha.Was rather a good talking point.

Eulo Caravan Park,

Ted

Next morning headed for Charleville. Pulled up at the Union Hotel for lunch.on the way was very enjoyable. Stayed in Charleville at the Cobb & Co caravan park. A good park, good showers & toilets la.rge spots not on top of each other. On our way toCunnamulla we have to pass through a little town called Tambo. They are famous for the Tambo teddies. So guess who had to get lose in there yes me another Teddy this time one called Ted after my late Dad.

Hungerford     Pub

Next day off to Eulo. A little township about 60 kms west of Cunnamulla. Caravan pk behind the pub, $15 a night good showers etc good meals at the pub. Next day we headed for Hungerford. Another little place on the N.S.W. border. Very old hotel dating back to 1874 and still trading. Very friendly people & they make great steak sandwiches.




On our way back to Eulo noticed a dingo on the side of the road. Just stood & watched us go by.

Marys Pub at
Barrigan N.S.W.

Left Eulo & headed for Bourke. On our way there we crossed the N.S.W. border & came to a little pub out in the middle of nowhere. It is run by a woman called Mary all of 88. What a lovely lady a wealth of knowledge and as sharp as a tack. I suppose she would have to be to be running a pub at her age. When we were leaving we said to her that we would see her next year & as quick as a flash she said no you wont because I'll be dead. We just said to her no you wont be we will see you next year.Camped up at Kidman Camp for the night & then
off to Cobar for the night & then down to Hillston for our last night on
the road. Great disappointment when we got here, The club doesn't
open of a monday night so have missed out on my yummy chinese meal. What a blow. Have to settle for a steak. Maybe I can con him into stopping at Hay for a chinese lunch tomorrow. The weather is getting rather cold down here now but just heard it is supposed to be 20deg at Balranald tomorrow which is where we are headed. Think I can cope with that.
Another little bit of good news Chris's nephew & his wife had a new baby girl the other day. Wont say little as she was 9lb 13ozs.  First Coates girl born for 33years. Big celebrations.no doubt.
Well will continue this when I get back into range.