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Re: HOLIDAY THREAD
« Reply #45 on: July 19, 2014, 06:47:43 pm »
I hope the sun is still shinning for you Chookie.Enjoy your break from the fog and mist.
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« Reply #46 on: July 20, 2014, 07:15:48 am »
We've been doing it for many years Bedlam. It has just increased since we retired.
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Re: HOLIDAY THREAD
« Reply #47 on: July 20, 2014, 07:49:08 am »
Hello everyone, Kim up near Broome, at Willy Creek near the Pearl Farm sitting in the shade it's been 32 today , having a great time.

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« Reply #48 on: July 20, 2014, 09:58:12 am »
I'm envious AB. We used to camp a bit further up the coast when we lived in Broome at a place called Quongdong. I'm not sure if you can still camp there.  Isn't the water a lovely blue out there?  Are you liking the tides?. Enjoy your holiday.
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« Reply #49 on: July 20, 2014, 10:48:32 pm »
AB,  sounds heavenly. 
Yesterday,  we were walking along the Murray river,  looking at the house boats,  when a man on one of the boats invited us in for a cuppa.  We had just had a coffee so didn't accept this surprising offer , but did have a long talk with him.  This is what is so nice about holidays.   The nicest things can happen. 
Lots and lots of caravans here and a Beechworth Bakery. 

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« Reply #50 on: July 21, 2014, 01:54:03 am »
I love Echuca too Chookie, yes always visit the Beechworth Bakery,  cookie, I just am amazed at the blue water the photos don't do it justice , the sunset last night was a dream fulfilled been waiting for that forever it was magic, in Broome today  going to have a LOOOOOK  at the pearl shops ....

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« Reply #51 on: July 21, 2014, 02:57:08 am »
I love Broome . It is a magical place. Would love to travel down the Murry but feel I have done that already chookie. Well nearly.
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« Reply #52 on: July 21, 2014, 02:58:44 am »
It is about the only travel dream I have is to hire a large houseboat and travel down the Murray. It is such a beautiful, historic river.
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Re: HOLIDAY THREAD
« Reply #53 on: July 21, 2014, 04:23:31 am »
That would make a great idea for a forumfest Cookie  ;D
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« Reply #54 on: July 21, 2014, 04:58:14 am »
I'm in.

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Re: HOLIDAY THREAD
« Reply #55 on: July 21, 2014, 07:10:18 am »
Can hire 12 person House boats,  very expensive. $2000/3000 for seven days , plus fuel. Probably $2 to 3 000 for fuel.  Have to supply own food and do cooking and cleaning.  Or book a number of cabins on the Murray Princess for 3or4 or 7 days. Plenty of time for social get togethers.  They cook and clean. We paid $250 a day each,  full board, entertainment, not luxurious. 

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« Reply #56 on: July 21, 2014, 07:32:49 am »
Better still. I would even take DH with me.  How was the food?
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« Reply #57 on: July 21, 2014, 12:56:00 pm »
Two pics for Denise just came in.



My she is having a great time.

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Re: HOLIDAY THREAD
« Reply #58 on: July 21, 2014, 01:00:47 pm »
Yay! Great to see her in the sunshine ;D
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Re: HOLIDAY THREAD
« Reply #59 on: July 21, 2014, 01:30:51 pm »
Lovely photo's - thanks Gert