'Doin it in a Campervan'
Jan 27th 2004 | 4:58 pm
#1
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Good to be back in UK
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'Doin it in a Campervan'
hello all,
You can uncross everything you had crossed for the campervan job we had our third rejection. But I have now applied for a job as a counsellor in the Northern Wheatbelt so we will see if anything comes of that.
Not too many troubles with the van and we are now old hands at camping in National parks and regular sites. We did think there would be a bit more freedom on where we could park up but what we found were lots of restrictions. However, the van goes off road pretty good, which is useful when you run out of tarmac!!!
So we are hanging around WA a while longer to see if anything comes of this new job opportunity. The weather on the South Coast was freezing, cold wet and windy like winter. We now know why all the Perth people were saying that it was cold down there, that's because it is. Seen some really lovely little country towns which are so laid back and some of them unspoilt.
Had an encounter with a large spider at the loo last night, but apart from seeing a snake in the distance this is all the wildlife we have seen. Still feeding the mozzies, you think they would have had enough by now.
Chris split his toe open climbing into the van one night and instead of seeking medical attention he has superglued it together, as he says this is what superglue was invented for
Lokking very much like trailer trash, despite washing regularly and even plugging the iron in from time to time.
We will keep in touch with you all when we next get chance.
Donna & Chris
You can uncross everything you had crossed for the campervan job we had our third rejection. But I have now applied for a job as a counsellor in the Northern Wheatbelt so we will see if anything comes of that.
Not too many troubles with the van and we are now old hands at camping in National parks and regular sites. We did think there would be a bit more freedom on where we could park up but what we found were lots of restrictions. However, the van goes off road pretty good, which is useful when you run out of tarmac!!!
So we are hanging around WA a while longer to see if anything comes of this new job opportunity. The weather on the South Coast was freezing, cold wet and windy like winter. We now know why all the Perth people were saying that it was cold down there, that's because it is. Seen some really lovely little country towns which are so laid back and some of them unspoilt.
Had an encounter with a large spider at the loo last night, but apart from seeing a snake in the distance this is all the wildlife we have seen. Still feeding the mozzies, you think they would have had enough by now.
Chris split his toe open climbing into the van one night and instead of seeking medical attention he has superglued it together, as he says this is what superglue was invented for
Lokking very much like trailer trash, despite washing regularly and even plugging the iron in from time to time.
We will keep in touch with you all when we next get chance.
Donna & Chris
Jan 27th 2004 | 5:18 pm
#2
Joined: Aug 2003
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Sounds like better fun than troll hunting.
Any campervan tips as we are going to hire on in Alice in late April? Happy camping.
Any campervan tips as we are going to hire on in Alice in late April? Happy camping.
Jan 27th 2004 | 6:58 pm
#3
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Good to hear from you Donna, sorry about the job but will keep fingers crossed for the counsellor one.
Enjoy your travels.
footie chick
Enjoy your travels.
footie chick
Jan 27th 2004 | 7:38 pm
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From: The Green behind the Gold
Re: 'Doin it in a Campervan'
Originally posted by Jirrupin
hello all,
You can uncross everything you had crossed for the campervan job we had our third rejection. But I have now applied for a job as a counsellor in the Northern Wheatbelt so we will see if anything comes of that.
Not too many troubles with the van and we are now old hands at camping in National parks and regular sites. We did think there would be a bit more freedom on where we could park up but what we found were lots of restrictions. However, the van goes off road pretty good, which is useful when you run out of tarmac!!!
So we are hanging around WA a while longer to see if anything comes of this new job opportunity. The weather on the South Coast was freezing, cold wet and windy like winter. We now know why all the Perth people were saying that it was cold down there, that's because it is. Seen some really lovely little country towns which are so laid back and some of them unspoilt.
Had an encounter with a large spider at the loo last night, but apart from seeing a snake in the distance this is all the wildlife we have seen. Still feeding the mozzies, you think they would have had enough by now.
Chris split his toe open climbing into the van one night and instead of seeking medical attention he has superglued it together, as he says this is what superglue was invented for
Lokking very much like trailer trash, despite washing regularly and even plugging the iron in from time to time.
We will keep in touch with you all when we next get chance.
Donna & Chris
hello all,
You can uncross everything you had crossed for the campervan job we had our third rejection. But I have now applied for a job as a counsellor in the Northern Wheatbelt so we will see if anything comes of that.
Not too many troubles with the van and we are now old hands at camping in National parks and regular sites. We did think there would be a bit more freedom on where we could park up but what we found were lots of restrictions. However, the van goes off road pretty good, which is useful when you run out of tarmac!!!
So we are hanging around WA a while longer to see if anything comes of this new job opportunity. The weather on the South Coast was freezing, cold wet and windy like winter. We now know why all the Perth people were saying that it was cold down there, that's because it is. Seen some really lovely little country towns which are so laid back and some of them unspoilt.
Had an encounter with a large spider at the loo last night, but apart from seeing a snake in the distance this is all the wildlife we have seen. Still feeding the mozzies, you think they would have had enough by now.
Chris split his toe open climbing into the van one night and instead of seeking medical attention he has superglued it together, as he says this is what superglue was invented for
Lokking very much like trailer trash, despite washing regularly and even plugging the iron in from time to time.
We will keep in touch with you all when we next get chance.
Donna & Chris
I've heard that said about superglue too .. let us know if it works as maybe we can all avoid paying medical insurance - tooth cavity? Quick squirt. Job Done!
Jan 27th 2004 | 9:32 pm
#5
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Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 5,789
From: South East, Perth (was Holland)
Ohhh, good to here from you!
about the job, and good luck with others 
Seen this thread yet?
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...ght=karawara88
So, which towns down south did you like?
about the job, and good luck with others Seen this thread yet?
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...ght=karawara88
So, which towns down south did you like?
Jan 27th 2004 | 11:47 pm
#6
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From: melbourne,australia
Me and Mr booboo did perth and surrounding areas in a campervan.... It was good fun
booboo
booboo
Jan 28th 2004 | 4:53 pm
#7
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Good to be back in UK
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From: Back in UK
Yes superglue does work wonders Chris has used it before, his toe is still in situ.
Bondipom, much better than troll hunting, to be honest its been good to get away from the forum, amnd when we looked in yesterday it seemed to be the same old stuff.
Today it seems that Badgers is in need of something more interesting to do
Anyway, I have an interview lined up for Tuesday afternoon, so we are off to check out the location and see if we think we can survive living on red sand if I get offered the job.
All the campsites are ok, some a bit better than others. It will be cheaper after the kids go back to school. It does add up though it seems you get charged $100 if you just park up which forces you to pay extortionate prices on the caravan sites.
Anyway off again now, thanks to those of you who replied and are thinking of us
Bondipom, much better than troll hunting, to be honest its been good to get away from the forum, amnd when we looked in yesterday it seemed to be the same old stuff.
Today it seems that Badgers is in need of something more interesting to do
Anyway, I have an interview lined up for Tuesday afternoon, so we are off to check out the location and see if we think we can survive living on red sand if I get offered the job.
All the campsites are ok, some a bit better than others. It will be cheaper after the kids go back to school. It does add up though it seems you get charged $100 if you just park up which forces you to pay extortionate prices on the caravan sites.
Anyway off again now, thanks to those of you who replied and are thinking of us
Jan 28th 2004 | 4:56 pm
#8
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From: Perth, Jnr is back!
Good luck you two. Everything crossed again
