Wed, 12th
Min of 11 degrees, 7am still only 12 degrees. Leisurely breakfast waiting for it to warm up.
Packed up and headed into Leonora. Topped up the diesel, 196.9c/l at BP card one while the other servos in town are 235.9c/l - big difference. Around to the info park for water and empty the toilet canister.
Margaret texted they have had a problem, nothing bad but need to get things for repairs in Kalgoorlie so they won’t get here till 4ish. We drove back out to the pending area to check out the mine that Victor mentioned had been a good gold producer. We couldn’t find it so gave up and went down to Sunday Well and had a wander.
Back towards Malcolm Dam but they have blocked the drive up onto the dam wall from this side so we followed the track around. They have put in new shelters, rubbish bins and BBQs. Nice view across the dam to Mt Malcolm.
Unfortunately the track across the creek that flows into Malcolm Dam was still under water so we had to take the other track further around. Back onto the main track then out to the Leonora to Laverton Road then into town.
Bob and Margaret had arrived and were getting fuel so they met us at the water point. As it was 4.30pm we decided to just go out to Malcolm Dam for the night. No one was in our spot by the tall tree where Steve and Kev had made their fireplace years ago.
Meow came too as she is getting too old to leave at home. She loves travelling and is very comfortable on the bed in the van as they trundle along. She has a harness and lead but she doesn’t wander too far when she does come outside for a look around.
Someone left some wood by the fireplace so Steve got the fire going for drinks. Watched the sun set over the dam but I was too late getting the camera.
Margaret spotted the first satellite - I’ve got them hooked looking for them too.
Dinner by the fire - camera doesn’t take night photos too well. A few mozzies about but not bad, at least I can use by mozzie coils and some of the incense Kevin gave us.
Inside for a game of cards with coffee to finish off the day.
Thurs, 13th
Warmer night, 17 degrees. A few clouds about.
Packed up and headed out to Goose Soak on the way to Laverton. A prospecting group, Little Ripper Gold, has a live lease off the road past old Murrin Murrin township and there is pending leases about it. John and Julie had explained where the track was. We drove in and then around their camp area - 5 vans there but they are all out and about on the pending areas rather than their live lease!
Onto the first of 5 pending leases and we stopped and set up camp.
Had a cuppa then went wandering. Steve went for the big walk while Margaret and I worked our way over the ironstone towards to the quartz blow.
A storm is building though forecast wasn’t for any heavy rain, hence the hot day of 35 degrees.
Steve went for another big walk and found another good spot, at least he gets lots of exercise. We walked back clearing the track so we can move our camp over there.
The wind came up just has Bob lit the fire but it was all clear around the firepit. The storm moved around us. Poor Meow was nearly being blown over with the wind gusts.
The storm left and as the sun set a beautiful rainbow appeared.
Sky clearing as we cooked dinner on the fire and we all ate outside as it was just perfect now. The stars started appearing and we even spotted one satellite.
Fri, 14th
Woke at 6am to a cold wind buffetting the camper. Dark clouds are hanging over us again. Steve’s walking is working - lost 2 kg but I only lost 0.6kg!
It has been a month since Erica left this life. Will ring Terry later to see how he is. Time just rolls on.
17 degrees at 7.30 in the camper but it feels a lot colder outside. Decided to move camp along the track and around the hill.
Set up camp, more protected here from the wind too.
Had a cuppa then went wandering.
The sun has come out again. We put the aerial on the camper and got an update on what Cyclone Ilsa was up too. It has moved very quickly down the coast and crossed over Pardoo Roadhouse as Cat 5 so destroyed that. It is still moving quickly but down to Cat 3 heading east above Marble Bar and heading for Telfer mine etc. Amazing how quickly it has moved across the coast but they don’t have many mountains here to slow it down!!
Still windy but the sun is warming.
Rang Terry to see how he was going - all good. Hard to believe it has been a month.
Got the fire going early as it was quite cool in the wind as the sun disappeared behind the hill. Steve came back empty handed from another big walk. Spotted a bright satellite reflecting the suns rays for a long time across the sky just as the first stars appeared.
Had dinner inside as it was too chilly to be outside. Forecast for 8 degree minimum so the heater will get put on in the morning! 9.30pm down to 16 degrees, should have put the heater on but decided to just climb into bed instead.
Sat, 15th
6.30am 8.6 degrees - heater went on. Clear sky and a nippy wind coming in the open bits of the pop-top windows.
Half hour later and the kitchen area was comfortable for breakfast.
Packed up and headed back out to the area we were on last year below old Murrin Murrin townsite.
We chose a spot between where two camps were last year on the open flats. Set up and had a cuppa.
Off wandering.
The wind comes and goes so Bob got the fire going to warm up their shower water - early showers again as it will be cool tonight. Maximum today was only 20 degrees!!
Had drinks then inside for our yummy stew with griddle scones to sop up the gravy. We put the heater on this time so we were comfortable watching TV.
Malcolm rang - cold and wet there. Kerry had taken the grandkids to the beach house and he was hoping to do some planting but the rain has put paid to that idea. So lovely he thinks of us. Looking forward to catching up with them in the new year in Tassie or maybe at Speedweek in Vic as looks like Jamie will be racing in it in his sprintcar.
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