Dolphin Heads Resort Mackay

... br><br>It was really good to catch up with Sensei Ian again. He seemed delighted to see us and we enjoyed the training very much. <br><br>TSKFA - Lang Park<br><br>Matt and Jason's home dojo. Maree's second time there and my first. Sensei Steve, who is spoken of with huge respect and admiration by all gave us a punishing workout which left me dripping with sweat. Forgot the camera this time, bugger.<br><br><br>

... telling us we couldn&#8217;t camp here and the Surf Life Saving Club across the road would definitely be better off with Millersofoz staying in town.<br><br>After parking the van on a grassy spot beneath a row of large pine trees with views of the water we went straight to the S.L.S.C. Wayne and Gill were still in Mackay spending time on the waterfront and we wanted to have a beverage whilst watching the Brisbane v Carlton final.<br><br>Firstly we had coffee in the ...

... took some shots ....<br><br> <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br ><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><b r><br><br><br><br><br><br>And of couse when you see a giant mango (Or anything else like that) you have to stop and grab a picture .....Even if it&#8217;s only to freshen up after the long driving...Sadly Mango was ...

... are* "mumblemumble it makes me feel more articulate! ARTICULATE! I've been trying to think of that word all day." He probably was quite a nice chap, but he was so bladdered, and his accent was so thick from slurring that I only caught every fifth word. Fortunately after a brief (though not brief enough) time, during which he shook my hand several times and then held it for a disturbingly long period, his other hand clasped meatily on top, he stood up ...

... the room so we were sitting there waiting for our eyes to adjust, but it just was not happening. Elaine was hanging on for dear life. We arrived in Gladstone and went straight to the marina. We cooked dinner here and looked for somewhere to stay. While eating dinner we got chatting to a few people, who were very merry on wine. They said there was no way of parking out around the marina, or even in the city, and gave us directions to a place outside town. After ...

An epic 14 hour, 900km drive to Mackay today. Did have a couple of short breaks but I was totality exhausted when I settled down for a sleep this evening. The drive was really monotonous, not a lot to see along the way, that's why I just kept on driving. Airlie beach is now only 125km north after today's epic drive. I'll head into town early in the morning to book a trip to the Whitsunday islands and the Great Barrier Reef.

Finishing touches to luggage, went thru checklist for 100th time, met touring party at local airport. Everyone in cricket team travelling garb, including sponsored jackets which may well come in handy during UK "summer". Farewelled our two grown-up boys and relatives before boarding 1.5hr flight south (1000km) bound for Brisbane, nearest international airport.

After we left 1770 Stace and I took it in turns to drive all the way upto Emmas house in Mackay... if you look at our map pins you can see just how far it was! It took us such a long time, we left at 10am and didn't arrive til gone 6! i drove in the morning and stace in the afternoon. At least its preparing us for our mammoth drive to ...

... do. But, now we've accepted it and can just laugh and enjoy it. It's been a good test for us, now we just have to figure out what we're supposed to make of it. Is it a sign from the Universe telling us we're supposed to go somewhere else, that we're not supposed to be here, or is it a test of our commitment to making it work? Time will tell, I suppose. So, that's an update. We're waiting for things to dry up and trying to determine what action to take. Cheers!

... started at 1.00pm. You have to wear long pants and shirts and enclosed shoes - which in the warm weather is a little uncomfortable. For anyone who maybe interested: 1,500,000 tonnes of cane are crush at Farleigh a year 6,700,000 tonnes of cane are crushed in the 4 sugar mills in Mackay a year 395 Farms Supply can to Farleigh Mill 1540 farms supply the 4 mills in Mackay 6 tonnes of cane in each of the trains ...