The GG's & D,G & Miss Meow are away.

[BruceS]

Oh No!! I'm sorry to hear about that Peter! I knew you took a tumble but didn't know you injured yourself.
Maybe a trip on the boat that next time is in a walk on - walk off situation will lesson the pain?
Anytime you're in our neck of the woods please let me know!!

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Here was the start to today. Poor Tanks & Mr Russell being towed away by the Commando Bob to go to get fixed, I shall leave the rest of the story for Tanks to tell you all Anyway after that excitement we all left to go into Karratha for shopping. You would think that with the climate up here the fruit and veg would be great but it is very poor to say the least and the prices are high. The meat prices are better than down South though. After all the excitement it was near happy hour so the camp fire was lit and a few bevvies were downed then we all put our bits and pieces on the camp cooker to cook our tea. The wind got a bit too cold for us to stay outside so we departed to our rigs to do and watch various things i.e watch our footy teams, and as we did , do the dishes and maybe watch a dvd as the tv don't work too well here. Tomorrow the boys may do a spot of fishing but we shall see if all the stars are in their correct alignment. Heard a whisper that Keevo aka Chris may get his kayak out for a getting wet outing along with Ash & Wendy Camera will be poised for that Miss Meow is enjoying herself, she even goes outside for a breath of sea air when I hold her that is. Then there was the other excitement, a wriggly stick decided to do a detour through one of the near by residents awning, well it was then on for all the brave ones, Blue got the tail end of the beast but by then it was well into the grass clumps so it was a victory to the wriggly stick BUT a couple of hrs later it decided to make a run for it and was heading to Commando Bob's when the steel blade chopped his plans in half which was quickly fed to the seagulls, All around the camp was now happy that they were safe from the big brown. And so ends an eventful day on 40 mile Beach.

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What a bludgers day we had. A beautiful warm day, the sea was so calm and flat it inspired Keevo aka Chris to get his super kayak off the top of his car and into the water with fishing rods on board a good launch was achieved. Wendy & Ash also trotted down to the water and they also went a paddling off, Ash ended up over on one of the little islands (rocky outcrop) stood up and showed off a wee bit then came back to shore. Wendy was a bit more cautious as she isn't too cool with the ocean as yet so she was quite happy for Catriana to hop in for a test paddle as long as Wendy held the rope. Then the real entertainment happened at the boat ramp A young buck decided to go off the designated slip way to launch his biggish boat but he was too far into the sand and the tide was not being kind, his 4x4 wheels were getting further down in the water until a nice man came to his rescue with his snatch strap. First attempt was a flunk but the second bolt up the sand finally hauled the embarrassed lads up the ramp and into the carpark not to be seen again I was amazed at the people that just stood right next to the vehicles that were involved with the snatch strap extraction anyway happy hr was upon us once more and after a while some of us went for a beach walk and watched the red sun slowly going down on another sunny warm day. By the way Keevo got some good bites but the one he wanted was about half an inch undersize so there was no fish for supper tonight. Always tomorrow so they say.

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Today the wind was a bit strong to go out fishing but the marine police were here doing their work (to the shock of one or two) Commando Bob shared his water trip with us and soon Bev was out showing us the work of a midnight fruit nibbler, one of her apples had been gnawed as well as a pear. Instant clean up of the annex and CB's moth balls were quickly dispersed around. Then at 3 pm it was time to head off along a track to another part of the beach to look for shells. As soon as we got there it was every person for themselves with the instructions, "Don't pick up a Cone shell, don't step on a stone fish, watch out for sting rays and octopuses" and they aka Commando Bob, Bev, Ash & Jacky. Wendy hung around with us novices for a while then buggered off to greener pastures. Keevo aka Chris & Glennys also came for a quick search but after a while it was too tough on Glenny's back so they headed home (smart idea) Chuck headed for shore after an hr or so and fast behind him was Annaconda man. So all alone ducking the octopuses stone fish and cone fish Catriana and I were soon joined by Jacky as she had been deserted by her shell intent parents and couldn't get through the deeper water so I ended up with said dog under my arm, being squirted at by clams and attacked by killer crabs still trying to stay away from the creatures of the deep that would kill us. In the distance we heard the dulcet calls from Bev asking have we seen Jack? yes we replied so I put her down and Bev still had a job to coax her through the water to be reunited again with mum and dad. Catriana & I were exhausted from the fear of the attacking crabs etc so we headed for the safety of the beach and a drink leaving the others way out there on their search for the elusive great shell. When we saw them all heading for shore we decided they were ok so we headed for home. We got some nice shells but had no clue what they are and that will have to wait till tomorrow to see what the other hunters managed to get.

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A rather good day, wind had dropped and the temp was hitting 31deg with a beaut sea breeze. Catriana and I escaped into town (no boys) and we did every shop in town I reckon. Went and asked how much for a hair trim (female) $47 if a senior did it and $20 for a junior decided against that. After we had got what we wanted and things we didn't want we stopped off on the way back home to top up the containers with water as pr instructions. Once again the Commando & wife along with Ash & Wendy headed off again in pursuit of the elusive spider shell. After happy hr Catriana along with a friend of theirs Greg and I decided to also go out for a shell expedition but just out the front, we saw a star fish, a yucky black slimy slug thing, a few more little octopussies, and a large clam plus the usual fighting crabs and some spitting things in the sand. The other mob arrived back not too long ago and they all must be stuffed as have not heard a peep out of any of them. This sea air is so tiring.

[weezanickinoff]

Yeeeeeee Harrrrh found my elusive spider shell that's one for me 2 for B&B Wow they are beautiful, just a pleasure to see. 2 nights doing 3 hours each evening scouring the reef. Scramble back only to be faced with loose high sand dunes to get to the cars......hard work!!!! But loved every second of it.

[aussiegirl]

Photos of said spider shell please. show us your proof!!

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Jenny, Have a peep on Weezanikinoff's aka Ash & Wendy's thread..

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Not much happening here today, a bit of a sadness over the camp but we still managed some laughs. Ash & Wendy have started the terrible task of trying to pack more stuff into their bus and car than what they arrived with so some things have to go but what is the question Ash's tools Anyway seeing that heaps of chinamen have been run over so far this week we decided to do the hair thing tomorrow at happy hr and Wendy is the one getting the clipping task so now is your chance to get those sponsor pledges in if you want to see any pics of the after head!! Will also be drawing the winners of the beaut bracelets our mate Ros made and also the stunning glass necklace Deborah aka Dream4Red made. Commando Bob and his mate are out right now diving to see if they can score some crays (yuck) but I know some of you will be dribbling at the mouth.

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Just had a knock at the door and standing there with a cray in his hand was CB offering it to us but alas I am allergic to shell fish so some other forumite will love it. I am hanging out for a lovely fresh snapper.