2nd June, It rained all day, so no chance to put the boat in the water. We were shocked to see the devastation caused by the Cyclone that hit Lennox Head to-day. It’s not that far up the coast from here and passed through their Caravan Park, wrecking some of the Vans.
5th June, The rain has gone, the sun is shining and the boat is finally in the creek. With 1.5 hours of daylight left, I decided to try the fishing in the creek. I came home with 2 flathead, caught on the drift with the tide running out.
6th June, To-day is my 70th Birthday, boy that sounds old, and after breakfast I am ready for the expected family phone calls, mobile in my pocket, etc. I went into the Van to do the breakfast dishes and was brushing my teeth when, there was a loud banging on the wall of the Van. I opened the door, false teeth in hand, to find Greg and Steven smiling from ear to ear and wishing me a Happy Birthday. WOW, what a surprise, they had flown up to Port Macquarie then hired a car and driven up to South West Rocks, to surprise me. After a settling down cuppa, they gave me a joint family present of a Fish Finder for the boat, something I have wanted for a long time. Greg also gave me hand made Birthday Cards from Jessica and Annaliese, they were fantastic. I was then told to get changed as we were going down to Port Macquarie for lunch. Lunch was at Sails Resort and was thoroughly enjoyed by us all. We saw the boys off on their return flight to Sydney. On the drive back to South West Rocks we couldn’t believe what a totally unexpected and thoroughly enjoyable day we both had.
7th June, Started fitting the fish finder to the boat but ran out of time, so will finish it off to-morrow. Went out fishing for the last hour of daylight, but no luck to-day.
8th June, Booked another weeks stay at this Park, so that means that we will be leaving on Tuesday 15th June, unless we change our minds. I finished fitting the fish finder and went out for a test run. It works but I need to work out how to set up the program and understand the picture on the screen. I can read the depth but didn’t see any indication of fish on the screen, even though I caught 5 bream and 3 flatheads. They were all undersize so went back into the creek to grow bigger. I had an early dinner and went to the Country Club at 6.30pm for Poker. It was a lot more enjoyable to-night, as I played conservatively and stayed in for approx. 1.5 hrs before I was knocked out. A lot of fun for just $5.
9th June, Quiet day doing a bit of reading & relaxing. Not enough water in the creek to go out fishing. After dinner we went to the Country Club, Val played Bingo and we had a little flutter on the pokies.
10th June, We had a wander around the shops in Town and then did a round trip drive out to the Trial Bay Goal, Smokey Beach Lighthouse, Bi-Lo Shopping Centre then back home to the Caravan Park.
11th June, Clean up day for us, Val did inside the Van and I took everything out of the Car, then culled and re-packed. We went to the Country Club at 6pm for the Surf & Turf Raffle and Val won on the last draw, a tray of prawns. The Park filled up to-day with The Queens Birthday long week-end starting to-morrow.
12th June, We went to check out the local Markets and were surprised how good they were. They had a good range of most things found at any small markets but included a lot of clothes and shoes, as well. Val picked up a few things for the girls, to go into their next parcel.
13th June, I took the boat out and did a little fishing in the creek and came home with 2 small flathead. Started to rain again to-night, no good for the families up for the long week-end.
14th June, It rained all night and still overcast and showery to-day. Went out for a fish, in-between showers, no luck to-day. Our Socceroos lost to Germany 4 nil in the World Cup last night, not a good start. We extended our stay here for an additional week, so will now be leaving here on Tuesday 22nd June.
15th June, The tides are right for me to go out fishing after breakfast each day, so to-day I caught a 35cm Bream & a 48cm Flathead, couldn’t be happier. We went to Kempsy to replenish Val’s knitting and craft supplies. After dinner, I went off to the Country Club for Poker, still learning.
16th June, I now have a favourite fishing spot, to-day I caught a 54cm Flathead, impressive eh! That’s 4 fish meals for Val & she loves that. State of Origin was a big disappointment to-night, I don’t know the answer and we don’t seem to be able to topple the Qld. Team.
17th June, It’s Val’s Birthday (21 again) and was the coldest day this year, never saw the sun at any time and rained through the afternoon. I had planned on taking her to the Country Club for dinner but a late decision was made to celebrate to-morrow night to do the Turf & Surf Raffle, as well.
18th June, We went to the Country Club for Surf & Turf Raffle and had the “all u can eat” buffet dinner. Val won a meat tray and we enjoyed the Buffet. I watched the football while Val had a flutter on the pokies. Val enjoyed her Birthday celebration night out.
June 20th, Over the last 2 days, Val has been busy with her knitted “ping pong” scarves, sewing and craft work, while I went out fishing. I caught 3 Bream, all around 26-27cms. Val has decided that Bream is her favourite fish to eat. Val has also kept the local birds happy with a daily feeding.
June 21st, The car went in to the local Mechanic to-day to get a complete brake pad replacement and all the discs machined, at a cost of $560. We spent the afternoon packing up the boat, caravan and car ready to leave in the morning.
June 22nd, We left South West Rocks for Coffs Harbour and on the way through, stopped off in Urunga to have a coffee break with Sandra, a very old and dear friend, who was up there on Holidays. At Coffs Harbour we booked into the Harbour City Tourist Park, for 2 nights, as Val has an appointment to renew her British Passport at the Post Office in Town.
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