2 Geckos Travelling Australia: 22nd to 25th Dec, 2023 Geck Beach House Woodgate, Qld

Fri, 22^nd

3am - woke to the sound of heavy rain - no thunder etc. Still sprinkling so no walk this morning.

Terry & I headed into Bundy for the last of the Christmas shopping.

Reached the rail crossing to find a train blocking the road. Had to wait 5 minutes for a north bound train to pass so the other one could continue southward.

As we drove along I saw the emu sign on the side of the road and was just about to ask Terry if he has seen any when he said, ‘there are 4 emus in the paddock’. Fancy that.

We got more paint from Bunnings then turned down the main road to go to the Woolies servo but the traffic wasn’t moving. We were stuck then till we got down to where the police had the dual lane blocked due to an accident further along. Must have been a death as they had the other two lanes blocked too. Very sad for those involved. Did a blockie then went back to another servo to fill up then headed back to Woodgate. A heavy rain cell crossed our path then another one but it was dry when we got back home.

Steve had continued with the painting and David & Bradley moved their cupboard from downstairs upstairs and brought one of the small ones down to go into the shed to store things in. Much better for playing pool now - before you had to open the door of the cupboard to make a shot from the end. Also we can open the window and see all the height measurements that we have been doing over the years since 2000.

Rain started after smoko and drizzled on so drinks was inside today.

Brian arrived in time for dessert so we chatted the evening away.

Sat, 23^rd

Watched Paul & John launch the boat off the beach with the tractor then went for our walk.

Boys got into the painting again. Then they got the trestles from Robert and did the high bits.

Updating the family on the progress using our family chat page on Facebook - very handy.

Paul & John came back with a few mackerel so Jenny is happy to be having fish for dinner.

The sea was so clear when Jenny and I had our swim.

Amanda & Ben arrived at smoko time. Togs on and down to the beach again for a swim, bit choppier but still perfect.

The boys are now doing the window sills and facia in the green - nearly done.

Amanda cooking dinner tonight so I get a night off.

Sun, 24^th

Heavy rain at 4am. Stronger wind from NE this morning so rougher sea.

Boys finished off the painting. Will do the other two walls another time. Time to relax and enjoy Christmas now.

Got a few things prepared for Christmas lunch.

Mon, 25^th Christmas

Slow start to the morning. Jon rang for a chat, will be working on his wall as Annalise is at work. So is Fran - joys of nursing. Dan and Fran are going to her brother’s place in the afternoon.

Opened our presents and chatted away.

Got lunch sorted. Jenny and Paul joined us. Lots of great food, fruit and desserts.

All full up so relaxed for the afternoon. The other Gecks messaged on our Geck Family page so we got to hear their news etc. Jodie, Bryon & Sam were playing Skipbo.