What a Start!!!

 Got off to  a late start on the Saturday and had a steady nights progress all the way to Cootamundra. From here had a very entertaining first 24 hours of the trip.
On arrival at Cootamundra, we found the caravan park at 10pm, only to be greeted by an overweight older gentlemen sporting just oversize undies whom Kristy tried to sweet talk with limited success. In the end he told us in no uncertain terms to ... off. Welcome to NSW.
Lucky found a lovely couple at one of the motels and after a couple of giggles we settled for the night (paid with cash and a generous offerring of some of Zed's caramel slice). Note to all do not got to Cootamundra Caravan Park

Good night sleep. The next morning we woke and were ready for our travels, after having a look at the Birthplace Of Don Bradman Cottage and experiencing the Skate Park, which Taj gave a rave review we were back on our way. On leaving our sway bars had a major malfunction and snapped off, Never mind let's go.

Shortly after we started a very grumpy police officer pulled us over and gave us the once over. Fines for no driving mirrors and a suspect speeding fine. Not quite sure how we got the Patrol doing 87 up hill when we couldn't do it for the rest of the day.

Another stop at Canowindra for theiir skate park and lunch. Taj deciding this one was even better. Finally we make it Goolma and Kristy's brother house to be warmly greeted at the gate.

Heading up the driveway, some 3km's of it, we have a tyre blow out. Very exciting. Fix the tyre and we finally make it. Wow, what a start!

July,  Monday 4th
Had a great day with our faith in NSWelshman restored. Got the tyre fixed and replaced for just $40 (Furnseys in Mudgee) where awesome and then the bracket to the sway bars fixed for $10. A couple of bargains, well done girls.
The boys spent the day exploring the 500 acres on Quads, however, no luck with the yabby nets.


Thanks Milburn Mob



Thanks to Michael, Anita and the kids for some great hospitality.

July, Tuesday 5th
Another great relaxed day with the Milburns. Headed into Wellington and went through the Wellington Caves. Pretty cool.
Taj was super excited as we found another Skate park. Unfortunately for Taj this one didn't rate as high as it was a bit more difficult. Ry learnt to drop in to the bowl, very impressive and some of the local kids were amazing. One Koori lad, about 15 was awesome. Super athletics, stood about 6ft approached him about be the Doggies next Centre Half Forward. Nephew Cam took a great tumble. Good fun had by all.

Little Dude (formerly known as Taj)