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[Macca]

Goodmornin' all. Stiil overcast- no rain and boy was it humid at tennis yesterday!

[Helen Grose]

"tanks" here Helen---I thought that I should re-post the following item about my Eucla experience as you will be heading that way soon:- This was posted on the Forum a few years ago after one of my trips to the East Coast.

“TANKS” AT THE EUCLA QUARANTINE INSPECTION STATION

On my drive back to Western Australia from a road trip to the Eastern States, I had just pulled into the Quarantine Inspection Station at EUCLA on the SA/WA Border and the Inspector was in the “House section” of the motorhome. He was looking through the cupboards for potatoes, onions, carrots, honey, and all things that a single bloke uses to make a stew when on-the-road, when there was this almighty BANG and the m/home moved. The Inspector said sh*t, I almost had another heart attack, and the dogs got very excited for a few minutes. On closer inspection, it turns out that the rear passenger-side tyre had blown.
It was very lucky that I was stationary and not doing the usual 90 kph along the hi-way. I told the Inspector that the air in the tyres was not a listed prohibited item, and that he had no right to confiscate the air out of the tyre. He was still in shock and did not appreciate my mirth.
One of the “locals” on hearing the BANG phoned the Eucla Police who attended the scene. I will say that they arrived in-force within a very short time from the Eucla Police Station. It was explained that a mob of Bikies had ridden through a short time before I arrived at the Inspection Station. The “local resident” thought that the Bikies were firing Shotguns at the Quarantine Station, hence the call to the Police. The police were very understanding and helped me change the tyre. I held the wheel nuts and showed them where the spare tyre was located underneath the rear of the motorhome while the Officer made the necessary changes to the running gear.
When we got the motorhome off the jack it was noticed that there was a bulge in the side-wall of the tyre. We immediately held a Committee Meeting on the side of the road. There was no phone signal for my mobile phone so the police used their communications to find out that there were no tyres suitable for the Mercedes in any of the towns close-by, the only available tyres were in NORSEMAN, some 710 km's further along the hi-way. It was suggested that I switch to night driving to reduce the heat and lower the tyre pressure from 65 psi to around 50 psi, drive at a restricted speed of 45-50 kph and watch out for roo’s and road-trains. I tell you driving 700 km at 45 kph takes a L-O-O-O-N-G time. The frequent stops for the dogs to find a tree allowed me look at the tyre – not that I could do anything about it, but at least I did look.
On reaching Norseman I bought the one and only 225-70R-15C tyre available and had it fitted and balanced. This still left me without a spare. I had the choice of staying-over in Norseman for 2 days till another tyre arrived from Perth; or continue on to Wyalkatchem without a spare. As Norseman to Wyalkatchem is only 575 km's I decided to have-a-go and drive home without a spare----at least now I could drive at my usual 90 kph with the new Continental tyre, instead of 45 kph, which was a pain in the but I might tell you.
I am now at home and the dogs have found their favourite places to pee – marked their territory, chased the next door cats, and barked at everything that moves, to let every other dog know that we are home.
Keith.

Wow Kieth what a very long drive Hope all goes as we travel thank you Helen

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[Helen Grose]

We have been through Penong this morning the town of ind mills Good morning for each morning we dont have a service in the coming weeks Here are a few photos of the wind mills

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[Helen Grose]

This one relates to child slavery Swing that draws water

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[Helen Grose]

Well done Keith I remember the story when you first posted it . Good morning as well .
Hi Bob no rain, mate about 20Ks from me got 1/2 inch .
Morning Helen and Kay .
Knees playing up again .
Bernie .

Bernie take care of that knee [emoji40]
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[Helen Grose]

Tues night had a few storms yesterday was so windy we stayed where we where today is a good travelling day
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Take care everyone

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[Helen Grose]

Only 3/4 of a whale we will see across nulabor photography as good as my spelling

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[bob r]

Morning all cooler morning in Binnaway only 10 deg so Mr weather man says.
You'll have to get a bigger camera Helen ( you'll get all the whale then )

Bob

[BernieQ2]

Morning Bob rain predicted again today....none yesterday ..guess they got it wrong again...10's getting a bit fresh .
Morning whale watcher Helen . Knees a bit better thanks .
Hi Kay .
Bernie .

[Macca]

Good morning all . Could not see garden fence this morning fog was soooooo thick. Off for 6 mthly skin checks this morning