So the car is completely kitted out now, the chip is in to make it faster and the canopy completed. The awning has been fitted to the roof racks for extra sun protection and the storage boxes have arrived from Melbourne. So I think Michael has used up his xmas presents for the next 5yrs. Drop him a line if you are interested in any of the gizmos, he will be more than happy to talk about any of it. I know nothing about car stuff!!
We were talking about whether to get a tent for those national park trips, where I know the van will struggle! So Michael and his best mate Andy went off to the camping show and well you know what happened! Those boys were like little kids in a candy store, I think they would have slept there if they cauld. So they came home with presents - yes a girls dream - a METAL MATCH???? Mmmmm! A dream pot, which I was a bit excited about, so it requires no power and will be able to cook all day and keep food warm on those long drives. And decided to go the 30 sec Oz tent. I'm not a camper I need my comforts and lets just say the excitement level of the tent is low, but Michael assures me the kids will love it. He loved it so much he set it up in the lounge room!!!!
Thought I should take the van for a test drive, god forbid anything should happen to Michael, and girls it's not as hard as it looks. I did survive it, felt like waving to everyone on the road, yes a chic can drive a beast. So with little cooking for the trip and some final packing we are getting close. Next week - ROMA HERE WE COME!!!
Oh... how exciting. Don't forget to leave room for me!! I can tow a van too!!! Have a great time away and we look forward to reading all about the adventures to come.
ReplyDeleteHi Guys,
ReplyDeleteWe did the trip many years ago now - 5 kids, youngest twins 18 mths old!
We picked up your blog site from the Expanda site and will follow with interest - may even catch up with you somewhere in person.
Cheers and safe travelling.
Peter & Helen.
My Goodness, you sound like you guys would be ready for Ameggedon with all your gear. Better to have MORE stuff than less though, I'm sure :) Can't wait to hear your blogs while you are on the road and the Tent looks fabulous!! (so says I sitting back in my air conditioned house with my hair dryer and straightener never out of my sight!!) :)
ReplyDeleteHi Peter and Helen,
ReplyDeleteWow that's inpressive, might see you on our travels, thanks for your well wishes.
Tam
Hi Sheridan,
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us on our trip,
It's great to hear from you, wish we cauld of caught up for a drink!
Tam
Hi Guys
ReplyDeleteWe picked up your blog from the Expanda site as well... Have a wonderful time and you will create some pretty amazing memories. We did the trip last year with our 3 kids for 6 months.
Your blog, is bringing back our memories as we left this time last year and Roma was our first stop.
Anyway, have an amazing holiday and can't wait to hear about all your travels.
The McCullough Family.
Hi McCullough Family,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind wishes, I would love to catch up and hear about your trip one day, I'm sure the kids are still talking about it!
Have a happy easter.
Tam