Friday 5th August

After a few hours work in the shed yesterday tidying the trays of trucks, pumping up tyres and continuing to wipe and detail the old cars we went for a drive after lunch.  4WDing was the plan, but as we passed the sign to the recycle centre we looked at each other and nodded assent.  Bargains were calling – and found.  Shot glasses (as requested by others) $4, a compressor so we can let our tyres up and down like real 4WD people $15 (needs a bit of work but nothing Will can’t manage when we get home!) and an empty tool case to be turned into a tool kit $5.  Everyone was happy!

Next stop – not quite so cheap but now I know we are serious about Cape York – we bought a WAECO – deal of the century the man assured us.  We happily wheeled our 50 litre fridge to the car pleased we’d paid less than $1000, with cover etc.  Our gorgeous neighbour exclaimed when we got home – “My mate bought one of those yesterday for $720” – Oh well, it was still cheaper than the $1300 one I’d priced locally.   A quiet afternoon saw Will setting up his tools, organising the fridge and me going for my self-promised daily 30 minute walk.

 
Then a quick phone call had the courtesy bus from the Gillen Club arriving in 45minutes to take the 4 couples who were here last year out for dinner.  A lovely evening later we were delivered home after a satisfying meal and a lovely catch up!