Making Decisions

May 1, 2023 Itching for Hitching

Melbourne, Vic, Apr 2023 We had often said that we would give up caravanning if one of 3 things happened. If our health, that of the caravan, or car failed. Bearing in mind that Priscilla is our 2nd van and the Jeep Cherokee is our 3rd tow car. The Jeep was causing more worry and stress than actual breakdowns and with problems that couldn’t be replicated in a mechanic’s workshop. It only gave trouble when towing, sometimes a few 100kms from home but usually more than 1000kms, and we weren’t going to take the mechanic to the back of Bourke … Continue reading Making Decisions

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It’s written in the wind

April 28, 2023 Itching for Hitching

April 2023 Those regular readers of this blog will know that we have had some worrying issues with our car. In fact, we’re beginning to think that it was almost a new vehicle having had an engine replaced after it … Continue reading It’s written in the wind

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Leaf-curling Spider

April 25, 2023 Itching for Hitching

Mornington Peninsula, Vic, Apr 2023 I noticed this little spider on my daily walk and since looking up his ‘pedigree’ I’ve noticed quite a lot of them hanging about in wooded areas. Smart little critters aren’t they, building a warm yet well-ventilated house. Continue reading Leaf-curling Spider

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Net-casting Spider

April 25, 2023 Itching for Hitching

Mornington Peninsula, Vic, April 2023 Over the last few months, I’ve been lured into the world of natural science and captivated by the podcast What the Duck! hosted by Dr. Ann Jones. I’ve never had a lot of time for … Continue reading Net-casting Spider

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Benalla & Broken Creek

April 24, 2023 Itching for Hitching

Benalla, Central Victoria I’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve stayed at Doc and Cath’s farm stay at Broken Creek. It’s so handy being only 9kms or so from Benalla and the Hume Freeway. And so peaceful, like … Continue reading Benalla & Broken Creek

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Recalling Longwood

April 23, 2023 Itching for Hitching

Longwood, Vic One of the nice things about sketching is the sense of place that it creates. Whether plein-air (or urban sketching) where one seems to be reminded of the feel and sound of a place when looking at a … Continue reading Recalling Longwood

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Coughin’ Off to Broken Creek – Flash, flash & groan

April 19, 2023 Itching for Hitching

Day 7 Saturday 25/03/2023 Broken Creek to Home After a coffee in the sun in the camp kitchen we head for home, I’m feeling much better, and we have yet another funeral to go to on Monday. On our way up here the Malfunction Indicator Light came on when we were driving on the flat. Which was unusual because it usually gives trouble on steep hills or undulating terrain. As soon as we unhitch it goes out. We’re not far south of Benalla when the tyre pressure indicator light comes on. We pull up and all tyres look fine. At … Continue reading Coughin’ Off to Broken Creek – Flash, flash & groan

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Coughin’ Off to Broken Creek – Taking it easy

April 18, 2023 Itching for Hitching

Day 6 Friday 24/03/2023 Broken Creek, mostly fine Most of the crew leave for home and other explorations except for 3 vans. I’m not really up to the drive home and happy to just take it easy. We have happy … Continue reading Coughin’ Off to Broken Creek – Taking it easy

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Coughin’ Off to Broken Creek – Send her down Huey

April 17, 2023 Itching for Hitching

Day 5 Thursday 23/03/2023 Broken Creek, warm & stormy Lunch today is at the nearby Goorambat Pub just a few k’s away. I’ve now lost my voice and still feel tired and snuffly. With everyone going to the pub, I crawl back under the covers in an effort to sleep it off. I’m warm as toast and quickly nod off. Then the phone rings, it’s I & S (not Legless and his good wife but the other I & S) they’re lost again and have gone to the wrong pub. “They’re at the Goorambat” I whisper. I think it’s time … Continue reading Coughin’ Off to Broken Creek – Send her down Huey

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Coughin’ Off to Broken Creek – Night Noises & Skeletons

April 16, 2023 Itching for Hitching

Day 4 Wednesday 22/03/2023 Broken Creek Last night Pyjama Girl wandered off to bed early to nurse her cold and I wasn’t far behind. Woody woke in the night with cramps again and heaven forbid that anyone heard the moaning … Continue reading Coughin’ Off to Broken Creek – Night Noises & Skeletons