26th to 30th Nov, 2023 Geck Beach House, Woodgate, Qld

Sun, 26^th

No wind this morning for our walk so the sea was calm except for the rolling swell. The tide is in and there are schools of fish about - spotted some leaping out of the water so something was chasing them. A few boats out too trying to catch some breakfast.

The boys started moving things about to put in the cupboards and make the ‘downstairs kitchen’ more user friendly. Much better.

A cupboard went in where the old twin tub was.

Bradley came up for a visit and helped his dad pull out the not so healthy Custard Apple tree.

The new shed will go here so they levelled off an area on the back fence to put the old shed so it can still be used while we wait for the new one to be built in Feb/Mar.

Bradley headed home in the late afternoon - watch out for roos.

 

 

Mon, 27^th

Finished off a few jobs with David. Sanded down the park bench David got that will go down under the tree on the beach with a memorial plaque for Erica.

We decided to try and sell the old twin tub on the Woodgate Buy, Swap, Sell Facebook page and David said to put on Amanda’s rocking chair as well. Got lots of interest in the chair but of course people don’t look at where it was so it took a while to sort through the ‘silly lookers’ and eventually it went to a new home. A lady came and bought the twin tub too which was a bonus. She had one on her property and it was playing up so she was really happy to see my post.

One of the stainless steel water tanks under the truck had leaked so Steve started the process of getting it out. First the spare tyre had to come out then lots of grunting etc he got out the tank. The baffles had let go so it was warped. He decided to check the other one and it was in the process of doing the same thing so if he is going to battle with putting a new one back in he may as well do both. Polymate tanks are made here in Bundaberg so he will get a price on new ones.

David headed home after lunch. They will be back on the 8^th to sort out a few more things. Trying to get the house user friendly for family and friends that want to come for a break.

Few spits of rain for our walk this afternoon. The tide is out and there are so many shells on the beach from the high tide. There hasn’t been any shells of late. Also the lower section was dug out by the soldier crabs.

 

Tues, 28^th

Heavy rain in the early hours this morning.

Steve went into town to order the shed and sort out our water tanks and get other bits and pieces he needs.

Terry and I hung out at home with the drizzly rain.

Wendy sent a text with a screen shot of a car that was attacked by a tree on the track to Lake McKenzie on Fraser Island. I had commented that with all the trees there right by the road it was amazing there weren’t more fallen trees over the road, especially with the high winds. Amazingly the people in the car didn’t get hurt.

Heavy rain again after lunch.

Steve came back with new poly tanks and he found someone to weld up the camper water tank which had leaked again. As it is our steps to the beds we will move into the house tonight till we get the tank back next week.

Steve got a good deal on the Ranbuild Shed from Danny Constructions and they will get the plan into council straight away and hopefully the shed will be done by March next year.

 

Wed, 29^th

Nice walk along the beach this morning and I remembered my camera. 

Took some comparison photos to see how the beach has changed since we first came at the end of Oct. It has humped up a lot in the middle. Bit hard to see in the photo.

Taken in end of October.

The wind is coming from the north so it is hotter and very humid but there is a breeze blowing which is great. Steve starting the battle with the new tanks has he has to make up new brackets etc and under the truck is not the easiest workplace.

Daniel rang for a chat. He and Fran are getting their home sorted. Bubby is doing well.

The weather says big storms down south so sent Wendy a text to see if they were ok. They are at Woodford and a front came over but only sprinkled a bit. She sent a lovely rainbow photo.

After dinner we heard thunder and went outside to check. Big storm to the north but when I checked the radar it was heading straight out to sea so won’t worry us. Put on a good lighting show which was great.

 

 

Thurs, 30^th

Nice walk though it didn’t take long to get a sweat up - another hot and humid day. Started off cloudy but by 9am the sky was clear and blue.

Terry packed up his van and headed down to Burrum River Van Park for this month’s caravan rally with the club he has been apart of since it was created many years ago. He isn’t the oldest - there is a chap 2 months older than him. So great he still wants to get out and about.

Steve continued with his battle with the water tanks. I worked on my cross stitching as my blog is up to date now. Luckily there is a good breeze about. Had a lovely chat with Annalise, bubby is growing well and her tummy is a definite pregnant one now (26 weeks). Jon got home last night so he will continue with his big project - retaining wall and fence on his 2 weeks off.

Tony joined us for drinks and we watched an amazing red sunset. I don’t think there is a fire anywhere to cause it. The photos didn’t capture how red it was.