Where should I go?

I have a break planned from 4th March to 13th...Where should I go? Got any ideas on places to get away.

I was thinking QLD would be good, but alas, I'm not sure whether I should be splurging considering I haven't had any final words about what is happening at work.

Anyone know of any good remote spots to get away, go to the beach or whatever.

Another options is maybe head down to jervis bay. ofcourse can't take my car.

Might end up veging at home, or taking short trips here, and there.

:) :) :) :) :)

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LOL :buck

Hahahahahaha :D

I'd suggest Fremantle. WA is absolutely awesome and Fremantle and Perth are fantastic. Head down to the Karie forests off Pemberton, or up past Geraldton to Monkey Mia. Fanatastic beaches, especially if you go out to Rottnest. If you do go, there are some great places to relax at and the weather is fantastic.

Of course, it depends if money is an issue :)

Originally posted by Setanta
Hahahahahaha :D

I'd suggest Fremantle. WA is absolutely awesome and Fremantle and Perth are fantastic. Head down to the Karie forests off Pemberton, or up past Geraldton to Monkey Mia. Fanatastic beaches, especially if you go out to Rottnest. If you do go, there are some great places to relax at and the weather is fantastic.

Of course, it depends if money is an issue :)

WA sounds good...but probably not viable at this stage.

Might just go for day trips :)

I found that heading up into the mountains is fun. Day trips or two day trips up past Katoomba are always relaxing.

Originally posted by Setanta
I found that heading up into the mountains is fun. Day trips or two day trips up past Katoomba are always relaxing.

True....want to go back to Jenolan and do the adventure caving some time. :)

Damn, I'd forgotten about Jenolan... it must be over 12 years since I last went there I think but I used to love the tours out there.

There's always plenty of fun places in NSW to head out to... I always dig out my touring atlas to see what's good :)

Originally posted by Setanta
Damn, I'd forgotten about Jenolan... it must be over 12 years since I last went there I think but I used to love the tours out there.

There's always plenty of fun places in NSW to head out to... I always dig out my touring atlas to see what's good :)

Yep, and there is also Jervis Bay too!

Still havent been on that camping trip it got cancelled, well postpone to next week by my cousin....and he told my sister, so that I'd have a better chance of going next week.

I was like ummmmmm??????? perhaps he should have consulted with me first to see if I was working. Can't swap days off, already asked for the following weekend off. Go figure :rolleyes: Although he has been acting a bit weird lately, and I'm still a bit pissy at him. Former best friend and he forgot my birthday :mad:

Ouch... former best freind before or after he forgot? :rolleyes: I have to write birthdays down otherwise I'd forget them too... fortunately my best friend's not into celebrating b'days... part of her religion I understand... then again, she's head over heels at the moment, so the friendship isn't as full on as it was... understandable somehow :)

We've been best friends the last few years since my grandmother past away. He helped me heaps through the crap I went through in Uni. We've grown apart the last year or so, because I'm working when he's off, and he's been getting into rockclimbing.

don't get how he can tell my sister that its more important for me to make the camp, so he postpones it to next week, but doesn't even check to see if I'm off :rolleyes:

I've got a few best friends, but seriously the last year....he has no idea the amount of times I've been annoyed at him :rolleyes:

I sent him messages yesterday saying it was too hard to organise with about 5 different people, and told him another time. Sent me a message today apologising and saying he already organised climbing for sunday.

I didn't reply. Not happy Jan :mad:

Oh, and don't ever ask me "what's up?"

I hate it when you call someone and thats how they reply. My cousin started doing this at one stage, and it used to infuriate me, because it would always imply, get the point and get off the phone.

So what's up?:devil:

Sorry, that was like waving a red flag at a bull... just couldn't resist :D

Originally posted by Setanta
So what's up?:devil:

Sorry, that was like waving a red flag at a bull... just couldn't resist :D

no good if the bull is asleep,mate...:p

heheh... you guys know what bulls are? I thought you only had those animals you pulled the velcro gloves on for :p

Originally posted by Setanta
heheh... you guys know what bulls are? I thought you only had those animals you pulled the velcro gloves on for :p

baaaaaaaastard!:finger:

:devil:

Originally posted by Setanta
So what's up?:devil:

Sorry, that was like waving a red flag at a bull... just couldn't resist :D

Trust me...u don't want to say that in person.

Speaking of the cousin..... I sent him a couple sms yesterday stating how I thought it was a bit contradictory about the whole camp thing, and how I was disappointed about him forgetting my B'day. He attempted to call me last night, I missed the phone call because I was in the other room getting a panadol - really bad migraine. Wasn't feeling too good, and was really crappy! Stress of everything lately :bloated: Yeah...so didn't call him back. Was in a shocker of a state, and no mood to talk. So now...he's probably thinking I missed the call on purpose, and don't want to speak to him....oh well he probably feels more guilty. Also had a missed call this morning from a private number...don't know who...unless it was him, trying to be sneaky

I hate it when that happens because people always take it the wrong way - unless I really am ignoring them :devil:

Watched Getaway last night, and they had this island special. They had some really nice spots, one was an island of Esperance WA, and the other was Swan island off tasmania.

Would love to go!

Esperance is supposed to be awesome. I really have to get back over to WA soon. I'd live there if it wasn't so far away from everything :) Hmmm... now I'm thinking about it, I might have to check ticket costs soon :)

Originally posted by Setanta
Esperance is supposed to be awesome. I really have to get back over to WA soon. I'd live there if it wasn't so far away from everything :) Hmmm... now I'm thinking about it, I might have to check ticket costs soon :)

Its a bummer about costs to WA being much higher. Tas is about $370 return I believe

East coast is usually cheap. WA was 670 return last I looked, but Ansett is gone (thanks a lot Air NZ :( ) so the prices will prolly be a lot more. Thought about driving over? It's only about 4000 km :D

Originally posted by Setanta
East coast is usually cheap. WA was 670 return last I looked, but Ansett is gone (thanks a lot Air NZ :( ) so the prices will prolly be a lot more. Thought about driving over? It's only about 4000 km :D

Well I do do that in about 5 weeks anyway :D

Imagine the moths, bugs, rabbits, etc to dodge...not good idea in my lowered teg.

Not to mention the salt flats. :) I remember flying out of Perth and seeing the areas there and wondering how long a car would last. Not long I'm guessing :)

Actually, I don't know whether they were near roads, but all I could see was huge salt deposits here and there.

Ok, I'll stop rambling :p

Originally posted by Setanta
Not to mention the salt flats. :) I remember flying out of Perth and seeing the areas there and wondering how long a car would last. Not long I'm guessing :)

Actually, I don't know whether they were near roads, but all I could see was huge salt deposits here and there.

Ok, I'll stop rambling :p

When we went to Adelaide on the Sturt hwy almost 10 years ago :eek:

there were so many dead rabbits. I stopped counting once I got to like 300, but there were thousands all over the road, plus the regulars such as foxes, wombats, kangaroos.

Need a 4WD for exploring. And yours doesn't count :silly2: :hehe:

Originally posted by Setanta
Ansett is gone (thanks a lot Air NZ :( )

Dont blame Air NZ:( Ansett was fucked long before it got sold to Air NZ's Singaporean owners.If Air NZ had been smart enough not to buy it,the NZ govt wouldn't be bailing out Air NZ with my tax dollars now.:(

b.t.w....q baby....the offer still stands.....you are always welcome to visit ....if you can handle the pace...;)

Originally posted by Spunkymonkey

Need a 4WD for exploring. And yours doesn't count :silly2: :hehe:


Ooohhh... cheap shot. I'll remember that when I next see you scraping your way over a speedhump. :rolleyes:

Originally posted by Setanta



Ooohhh... cheap shot. I'll remember that when I next see you scraping your way over a speedhump. :rolleyes:

Hahaha....remember my car isn't as low as it used to be...Besides I'm sure we'll find tanee's car is much lower. I've seen some ridiculously low cars today...about inch off ground :rolleyes:

I saw a withe 5G with what looked like a Veilside rip front bar... which had more than a few cracks nd chips in it :D

Originally posted by Setanta
I saw a withe 5G with what looked like a Veilside rip front bar... which had more than a few cracks nd chips in it :D

This guy I know that has a purple civic, has his civic so low to the ground, that he ended up hitting another car in the back, because the car was bouncing up the road, even though he was trying to brake :rolleyes:

yikes. I do like my ride height for that reason... I can accelerate and brake on Parramatta road unlike some badly lowered cars.

Originally posted by Spunkymonkey
We've been best friends the last few years since my grandmother past away. He helped me heaps through the crap I went through in Uni. We've grown apart the last year or so, because I'm working when he's off, and he's been getting into rockclimbing.

don't get how he can tell my sister that its more important for me to make the camp, so he postpones it to next week, but doesn't even check to see if I'm off :rolleyes:

I've got a few best friends, but seriously the last year....he has no idea the amount of times I've been annoyed at him :rolleyes:

I sent him messages yesterday saying it was too hard to organise with about 5 different people, and told him another time. Sent me a message today apologising and saying he already organised climbing for sunday.

I didn't reply. Not happy Jan :mad:

Oh, and don't ever ask me "what's up?"

I hate it when you call someone and thats how they reply. My cousin started doing this at one stage, and it used to infuriate me, because it would always imply, get the point and get off the phone.

Oi, take a chill pill butthead :p (and before anyone questions my right to rant, i'm her older sister)
You said it yourself that you've grown apart, so how can you rightfully expect that he will remember when he is off in the wilderness like he was on that weekend? Especially since we both know that he'd forget his own head if it wasn't screwed on. It's been over a month, so it is a bit petty to lay this on him now. If you had issues with it, you shoulda told him back then. Just like with the other issues you have. If his habit of saying "What's up?" annoys you, than address it with HIM first and not the general public. You've got most things wrong with him. Don't assume. I learnt the hard way myself that "Assumption is the mother of all f*%kups".
Yes, i do know that work has stressed you and other things as well but you really need to see things from other peoples perspectives as well, especially the people that love you.
I'm going to end this here out of love and respect and will talk to you about this later.

Back to the topic,
I've just taken a few days off for next week. I wouldn't mind doing the Byron Bay fang but I'm sure mum won't be too happy to be cramped in the back of a hatch for 8 hours... might have to bring along seasick tablets for her :D
so whatcha reckon we do a couple of days around the Barringtons?? Everyone i've spoken to has said it's very nice and relaxing up there and we can do the plughole tour at Jenolan on the way back... otherwise South West Rocks for some fishing/camping... i think we've down the south to death.
Check your outlook if you haven't already for an update on the City

Heheheh... any doubts that you are Quyen's sister evaporated when I realised you were using a public forum to talk to her about holiday plans :D Can we lay bets on what the postcount will end up at? :p

That'll teach you to introduce 12b to the forums Q... you're doomed now :rolleyes:

Originally posted by Setanta

That'll teach you to introduce 12b to the forums Q... you're doomed now :rolleyes:
I didn't need her help with that at all, s'funny how looking for info on Honda's usually brings you here in some way, shape or form.
But don't worry, i'm not hanging around to stir the pot. I'm leaving her to rule her own roost ;)

Originally posted by 12b

I didn't need her help with that at all, s'funny how looking for info on Honda's usually brings you here in some way, shape or form.
But don't worry, i'm not hanging around to stir the pot. I'm leaving her to rule her own roost ;)

thank god for that :silly2: :hehehe:

'sif you rule :devil:

Originally posted by Setanta
'sif you rule :devil:

:D

Bugger just got busy :(

Awww... poor widdle Q has to go and do some real work instead of browsing the forums :devil:

Mind you, if I had the time at work... :D

Originally posted by Setanta
Awww... poor widdle Q has to go and do some real work instead of browsing the forums :devil:

Mind you, if I had the time at work... :D

I'm pretty quick with my fingers...so good come back :)

I'm back :)

Originally posted by Setanta
I'm back :)

me too:devil:

16 hours to kill.....

lol... you at work too taranaki?

Originally posted by Setanta
lol... you at work too taranaki?

NA,EVERY WEEKEND IS MINE!:D

lol... mine too... plus about 12 weeks of holidays a year :finger:

Originally posted by Setanta
lol... mine too... plus about 12 weeks of holidays a year :finger:

only twelve...never mind.:(




:finger: :finger:

I've got 180hours of holidays up my sleeve :)

:eek:

Heheh... 4 1/2 years and I start getting long service leave on top of my regular holidays :D

Originally posted by Setanta
:eek:

Heheh... 4 1/2 years and I start getting long service leave on top of my regular holidays :D

geez...no wonder Aussie kids aren't that bright....teech is always on holiday!:p :p

Originally posted by Setanta
:eek:

Heheh... 4 1/2 years and I start getting long service leave on top of my regular holidays :D

That's why I was soooo disappointed we didn't get offered redundancy :(

Oh well....only tomorrow to go, then week and a half off....YIPPEE :D

heheh... have you worked out what you're going to do yet though

/points to the initial thread before it got hijacked :D

Originally posted by Setanta
heheh... have you worked out what you're going to do yet though

/points to the initial thread before it got hijacked :D

First few days spend at home sleeping....maybe catch up with Tx2. Towards end of week, mum and sister is off work, so head up north probably to Barrington Tops area, do all the national parks - walks, etc, and head past Jenolan caves on the way back, and do the adventure caving...probably..... rest of time lounging at home....Maybe I call you if I get bored..we go cruising....

Oh, and there might be a PF cruise on March 17 to the gong....I'm considering going...if they would post some details....but nothing much further yet.

Yeah I saw that on the PF forums... but I'm not too sure about the bent-8 and rotary mentality there :D

I have plans to do Jenolan Caves in the holidays. I used to love going there and the tours were fantastic. :) I did it a while back with friends and we did 2 days worth.

Originally posted by Setanta
Yeah I saw that on the PF forums... but I'm not too sure about the bent-8 and rotary mentality there :D

I have plans to do Jenolan Caves in the holidays. I used to love going there and the tours were fantastic. :) I did it a while back with friends and we did 2 days worth.

If its on, I'll probably go, and then go visit one of my best friends Kelly and catch up that day. Can't do it this coming weekend as she's in Newcastle.

The have a special adventure caving, where you dress up in the full get up, (mining) style suit, and crawl through caves, etc...that's what we're planning on doing :)

Sounds really cool... Jenolan was expensive last time I went and I doubt it's got cheaper but damn the caves are worth the cost :)

true....but if you think of the maintenance costs for it, then its worth it :)

Better than Australia's wonderland

Oh great... it's the night for cheap shots :p

Originally posted by Setanta
Oh great... it's the night for cheap shots :p

Wasn't a shot at you silly....it was a shot at the admittance fee....$50 :eek:

Forget me going...even though I live 10 minutes away :rolleyes:

I wouldn't pay to go there either. I miss Luna Park though :)

I drove past on my round trip of the west today... down Walgrove rd and then past wetherill park and smithfield. I did a detour past the old house I lived in at smithfield - it had been torn down and replaced. The whole street looked different,

Wally land just looked like crap as I went past. :p

Originally posted by Setanta
I wouldn't pay to go there either. I miss Luna Park though :)

I drove past on my round trip of the west today... down Walgrove rd and then past wetherill park and smithfield. I did a detour past the old house I lived in at smithfield - it had been torn down and replaced. The whole street looked different,

Wally land just looked like crap as I went past. :p

funny how people tear down old houses, put in the new, and everything looks out of place.

Luna park....gee I remember going there.

Yeah, the houses just looked wrong. Too cramped I think.

Luna park rocked... I remember going there when I was 16... it was such a big thing to leave Richmond and go into THE City :D