Wangi Point 2011

December 29^th, We moved to Wangi Point Caravan Park this morning and set up for our 9 day stay, including taking the Tinnie off the car. It was good to be back at Wangi Point, we had forgotten how good it was at this Park. Waterfront, on Lake Macquarie, great views and was packed for New Year. We were up the back near the Amenities Block, but that was our own fault because when you leave it to the last minute to book during a holiday period, you have to take the last and only site left. We have decided to save some money this year for our trip to Tasmania next year. We want to take the Caravan over on the boat and take 2 months to look around. We will look at the possibility of staying at Wangi for the winter.

December 30^th, I set the Tinnie up and towed it down to the boat ramp, well! It serves as a boat ramp. It’s really a large slab of rock face that suits the purpose. I found a shoreline tree and chained the back of the boat to it and had an anchor out front. I knew from our previous experience that that pointy end had to face out, as most of the wind comes from that direction and a lot of seaweed packs up on shore. I am now ready to go out fishing when the weather improves, very windy today.

December 31^st, We had 2 invitations for tonight, to bring in the New Year. Carole and Rob got in first, which we had accepted then Joan and Robert called to do the same thing. Our compromise was to call in to Joan and Roberts on the way to Carole and Robs, so it all worked out well. We caught up with all the Ravlen’s at their daughter, Kirri’s place at Macquarie Hills near Cardiff then it was only 5 minute drive to the Lawrence residence at Charlestown. We had a lovely BBQ Dinner and played tiles for the night, with a short break to watch the Spectacular Sydney Fireworks on TV and bring in the New Year. We headed home around 2.30am and got to bed by 4am. I had to set an alarm as Carole and Rob were coming over at 11am tomorrow.

January 1^st, Carole and Rob arrived on time and after lunch I went out fishing with Rob. While we were out fishing, Carole and Val went to the Office to see what sites were available for a long stay, starting after Easter. We still plan to do our 14 day Pacific Island Cruise with Holland America, at the end of February. Then we have 5 weeks booked at Dunleith Caravan Park at The Entrance, which takes us up to our intended move to Wangi. The girls were given 8 sites to look at and decided that site 8, With a water view was the best. Val confirmed a booking for 5 months from 14^th April. Rob and I came in from fishing, having only caught 5 throw backs but still enjoying being out on the water. The wind came up making it was very choppy and we were both drenched, so straight to the showers to get rid of the salt water. Val filled us in on their afternoon activities and told me I needed to pay a deposit on our booking, in the morning. As you can see, I have to do all the ”important” things in this relationship. We all had a walk around the Park and watched a bit of the kids waterfront Disco before going home for dinner and some Tiles.

January 3^rd, We drove into Toronto today and did a big Supermarket shop and had a look around. The place hasn’t changed very much over the last few years. Val was thankful that she got a Vacuum Sealer for Christmas and that allowed us to fit all our meat and frozen items into the freezer.

January 5^th, I went out for a fish yesterday and again today, catching 2 bream yesterday and 3 today, all between 26 and 27cm. After filleting, Val vacuum sealed them and put them in the freezer.

January 6^th, In-between showers I packed up the car with our chairs and tables. The rain eased up after lunch so I pulled the tinnie out of the water and loaded it onto the car. We leave for Sydney Gateway Holiday Park in the morning, ready to look after Jessica and Annaliese on Monday, when Greg and Dianne are back at work.