From Caroline
Happy travelling you two. Enjoy the last day of your great adventure.
Response: Thanks - touch down - we are home
From Caroline
Glad it sounds as if all is going well. I am still sick - so pleased that it didnt spoil my time with you both in Port Augusta
Response: All the best for a speedy recovery
From Kev
Hi Di & Robin. You have certainly had a great adventure. I have been keeping an eye on your progress and all the great photos. Enjoy the rest of your trip and we will see you at the golf day I guess. Cheers Kev
Response: Yes reality next week - back to work!! Michael mentioned the golf day - will be in touch re playing cheers Di
From Caroline
Not long now.
Response: See you tomorrow
From Caroline
Only a couple of days to go.
Response: See you tomorrow. We have fresh oysters and prawns. Sampled 18 to make sure they were ok. They will be lucky to get there. Hope I don't get the midnight munchies tonight!
From caroline
What a beautiful country we live in. Good to see Mt Nameless - we re-christened it Mt Endless when we climbed to the top one hot morning. The view was worth it (I think).
Let us know the Mt Gambier date when you work it out. Look forward to seeing you there.
Response: Mt Gambier?????? What about Port Augusta?
From jane
Hi Di & Rob,
not sure that i pressed send on my last message :(
your trip sounds awesome ! but sorry to hear about Rob's back, bloody nursing!!
I hope it's all improving every day after that injection. So glad to hear that you have been diligent taste testing in the wild western vinyards Di.I hope the Nullabor is smooth sailing for you & that you'll have a stay here on your way home.
lots of love from us
xxj
Response: Hi jane thanks for message. Sorry we were not home for your visit to Byron. We will be heading home from the west so not passing your way. Robin improving slowly cheers Di
From marg flesser
Hi guys,this is the 2nd message as we have just gone on line at work and discovered that it hadnt gone!
If Robyn needs a private nurse please call me as lots of exciting politics to discuss to while away the hrs of bedrest!
Response: Impressive Marj - didnt think you would check again so soon. She would love you as her private nurse!! Not sure that the political discussion would be good for her recovery
From marj
hello i have finally found you.shit i am getting clever.does robin need a nurse to talk current affairs with if so i will be straight over.i am yet to read all your trip .just being on the move so good.xx
Response: Marj I am impressed - I sent you a text
From Anne-Maree
Saw Anne recently & she told me you were in the Margaret River area. Glad to get your text...so now I can keep up with your travels! hope you're a bit more mobile now Robin. Di, I expect your wine recommendations when we next get together!
Response: I an tell you about dozens of reds and a couple of whites lol cheers di
From Margaret Whyatt
Hi Di and Robin,
Just been going over all of your emails. You seem to be having a great time. Sorry to hear about Robin's back do hope she is feeling a lot better, please give her our love.
We miss you guys but it's nice to know that you are having a great time.
Take care all our love
Margaret & Tom xxxxxx
Response: Hi Margaret and Tom, thanks for checking in. Trust you are all settled with commuting to Coffs and relaxing in your new home. We will be home mid Sept - robin improving slowly cheers Di
From Michael and Kerry
Hi Byron Chicks...just checking in to see how the trips going. Sorry to hear Robin is having problems with her back hopefully she will be on the mend soon. All good here in Lennox new grand daughter now 8 weeks old will be heading back down next week. Seems like you guys have been away forever....miss you! Keep travelling safe xxoo
Response: Great to hear from you. It usually you guys that are away!! Happy grandparenting - see you in about 6 weeks cheers Di
From Manda
Hi gals
Just been catching up on all your adventures and photos! Brings back lovely memories of my trip around Aussie 30 yrs ago! That infinity pool at lake Argyle certainly wasn't there then!
Delighted to hear all is going well and that the weather has been fine,even though it will be cooling now over there in WA. You will have heard all about the cold spell here,can't believe the amount of coverage it's getting on the news,just cause a bit of snow falls up on the hills! Great for ski fields though and loving the fire lit at night time! Keep on trucking and having fun xxxx manda and rob x
Response: Hi guys great to hear from you. Yes it is cool but the days are glorious in the sun. Heading further south today toward the Margaret River, Catching up with some mates from Byron down there. Bye for now luv Di and Robin xx
From Sue and Al McOhail
My goodness your so right regarding the Footy game last wed can you imagine Al he was so digusted thinks he could play better than all the Blues hee hee I made him leave it on ( just in case ) !!! Do you think Bird would have made any difference ?glad to hear all is going well I have the flu at the moment and can't talk Alan has gone to see the game tonight lets hope the Titan's can do something right Take care Love S&A
Response: I suppose Alan now will be lining up to play with the Titans too! Not sure if Bird woud have made a difference - team skill may have helped. A shocker. All going well . Had dinner with Sue, Kelly and family last night. Leaving Perth today to wander south. Hope your health improves love Di and Robin
From Jules
Glad you watched the State of Origin?? NOT...shocking result!!!! You shoulda stayed somewhere with no TV or radio reception so you didn't have to put yourself thru that lol. Keep enjoying that holiday...I am still envious xoxo
Response: At least the tennis has been enjoyable
From Jean Wright
You mention getting out your warmer clothes and putting away the shorts - we are still putting on layers although Ken usually in shorts through the day. Still in Adelaide, stone guard been repaired, oil change on car. So many walks from the Brighton C/Park, great spot. Did Hahndorf the other day - a bit too touristy for us but of course I went in and out of every shop. Loved Hans Heysons, studio house etc. I remember that awful water at Coral Bay, must remember to stock up before we get there. I agree that your website the best thing to do. Keep it up, love reading it and looking at photos. xxx Jean n Ken
Response: Well we are in Newman and have got the summer gear back out - quite hot. We plan to arrive in Perth Wed July 8th in time for state or origin. Staying in Perth 1 week then head south. The weather report last night predeicted a mild July so we are hoping that is so. All the WA folk say we are mad going south but that is the time we have so it will happen rain hail or shine cheers Di and Robin
From Rae
Really enjoying your travels and so glad you have been able to get some photos going again-they are great! Keep up the good work. The blog turns into a good travel diary and record at the end of the trip.
Love Rae
Response: Hi Rae good to hear rom you. There are plenty of places in Aus that are still remote without technology. We should be OK for a while now. We are not big into diaries or photography - this is probably are best effort ever. Update coming soon cheers Di and Robin
From Sally Symons
Oops 😳! Late Sept?? Better start thinking of costumes starting with the letter S...!! Hope the weather holds a little longer for you, enjoy!! xx
Response: S ?? I usually just get told what I am wearing. Donkey!! Dress up is not my speciality but hope i will rise to the occasion. Now in Tom Price - weather great cheers Di
From wendy
Good morning from cloudy drizzly Lennox. Played golf yesterday but very damp underfoot with only 6 groups playing. We loved the horizontal falls if you can get there at the right time of the year. We didn't fly in but boated in. Our youngest Brett is working at Roy hill the Gina Reinhart mine about 200 km east of Newman in wa. Continue posting and enjoying from an envious onlooker. Cheers wendy w
Response: Hi Wendy
Glad the rain is East and not west. I think our faultless weather may be coming to an end. We are heading to Tom Price and Newman next then inland to Perth cheers Di and Robin
From Maureen Bell
Hi Di &Robin,
So envious of your trip...sounds great!
Loved your story of the faulty fridge -aren't people terrifically! Travel safely, enjoy the Pilbara, look forward to the next update.
Cheers, Maureen
Response: Hi Maureen well as for the fridge I want my beer back!!! The problem is back. I think I am closer to identifying the problem. It's only off when we are driving so can manage with that. It's all part of the journey love Di and Robin
From Sue charles
Hi to you both! Majorie has just given us your travel deets so no doubt we are all perusing your trip diary and feeling a little jealous! Coolingatta tweed won the pennant..
Missing u at golf, hurry up and get back! Xx
Response: Hi Sue I had given our address for the newsletter when we left but it obviously didn't make it. Glad pennant went well. I have been getting a bit of practice in -don't want to be too rusty when I get back. See you late September maybe cheers Di and Robin
From Jean
Reading your last post and you are swimming. We are at Fleurieu Peninsula and nearly got blown away last night. It's so green everywhere. Arrived McLaren Vale today to try and escape wind which we did but got rain. So inside van, wine and cozy. Will check wineries tomorrow. Ken can drive and I will taste. Just joking. Keep posting. x Jean and Ken
Response: Hi Jean and Ken cool and windy but still in shorts and t shirts. Rapidly coming to an end though. Got out some warmer clothes yesterday in preparation speak soon cheers Di and Robin
From Sal Symons
Hey Di and Rob...!!
Finally checked out this website and have read about your amazing adventures... Awesome!! Glad you're both safe and sound and having a wonderful time. Will keep an eye on your travels more often now. Last day of Pennant today - yeeha! Smashed Mullum 5/0 which pushed us into 2nd place. Oh well, there's always next year..! Apart from that... All much the same here, winter is upon us, working my butt off and playing as hard as usual. Travel safely and keep having a wonderful time! Big hug to you both, Sal xx
Response: Well done with pennant. Who won? Played golf at Alice Springs, Derby and Broome. hope to get some games in in Perth and the Margaret River. Not going to bother with the Nullabor course. Home in about 3 months cheers Di and Robin
From Sue D
Hi Di and Robin,
Just read your blog. Still enjoying your travels I see. Just to let you know a letter came from the RTA (RMS), but it's for Robin.
Shame we can't get to see your photos. Wonder why? Yes, it would be good to get together in Perth. Fingers crossed.
Sue D
Response: Thanks Sue. I am going to try and upload the photos again. Slow internet is the problem - it freezes before they all upload. Service is a bit better here in WA so will see how we go. Good chance we will see you in Perth. Bring your winter woolies cheers Di and Robin
From Michael and Kerry
Hi 'Byron Chicks'
Have enjoyed reading your blog and checking out places you are visiting on the map. You are certainly covering some ground...a very exciting venture. Cool here in Lennox today so decided to have a long breaky...eggs etc. Stay safe and continue to enjoy your journey
love
'Lennox Leisures' xxoo
Response: Hi folks thanks for the message. Trust you are recovering after your grandparenting time cheers Di and Robin