About Blue Snoopy

Blue Snoopy is a Winnebago Leisure Seeker 2334SL Motorhome (on an Iveco 50c18)

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6 June 2008 – Marla to Coober Pedy

We had a funny night last night, one minute it was hot, then it was cold.  Prior to going to bed, “He” broke out the jacket so it must have been cold.

The alarm went off at 7.00am and we . . . → Read More: 6 June 2008 – Marla to Coober Pedy

5 June 2008 – Alice Springs to Marla

It was very cold in Alice last night and we went to bed early and watched television until 9.30pm when we decided to put the lights out.  The alarm was set for 6.00am and we had vacated our site by 8.00am.  Today we followed our checklist and . . . → Read More: 5 June 2008 – Alice Springs to Marla

4 June 2008 – Alice Springs

We had another excellent night’s sleep due to it being very cool (the roof hatch was unfortunately left open) and we arose for the day at 7.00am.

Our intention for the day was to relax and have a look around . . . → Read More: 4 June 2008 – Alice Springs

3 June 2008 – Alice Springs to Palm Valley & return

Last night was cool and this allowed us to have the best night’s sleep so far this trip.  Our slumber was disturbed at 5.30am when the alarm rang. 

We had a quick breakfast and prepared ourselves for a bus . . . → Read More: 3 June 2008 – Alice Springs to Palm Valley & return

2 June 2008 – Wycliffe Well to Alice Springs

It was relatively hot in Wycliffe Well last night but we managed to survive the night and fortunately, we did not receive a visit by aliens.  “He” did go for a walk in the dark armed with a strong beam and camera in search of the local . . . → Read More: 2 June 2008 – Wycliffe Well to Alice Springs

1 June 2008 – Barkly Homestead to Wycliffe Well

After uploading the blog entry last night, we went for a walk and had the fortune of meeting a lovely couple from Wellington, New Zealand.  We spoke with them for about 1 hour before we had tea and then . . . → Read More: 1 June 2008 – Barkly Homestead to Wycliffe Well

31 May 2008 – Mt Isa to Barkly Homestead (NT)

Another typical day, up at 6.00am, on the road at 7.45am etc etc etc.

But before we go there, let us look at last night AFTER we posted the blog.  For the first time since owning the motorhome, we connected . . . → Read More: 31 May 2008 – Mt Isa to Barkly Homestead (NT)

30 May 2008 – Cloncurry to Mt Isa

We are becoming accustomed to the lifestyle and sleeping through the night is becoming easier provided that we open the right window to create the perfect airflow.  Finally, we got it right, the perfect conditions for a sound night’s sleep and then the alarm went off at . . . → Read More: 30 May 2008 – Cloncurry to Mt Isa

29 May 2008 – Longreach to Cloncurry

We hit the sack fairly late last night but had a very comfortable night until the alarm sounded at 6.00am.  We were on the road at 7.45am and after a quick stop in Longreach for some bread, we were heading north west.  177 kilometres down the road . . . → Read More: 29 May 2008 – Longreach to Cloncurry

28 May 2008 – Barcaldine to Longreach

The alarm woke us at 6.00am and we were quickly out of bed to perform the usual morning functions.  Today we needed to get way smartly as the intention was to be in Longreach at 9.00am when the Stockman’s Hall of Fame opened.

. . . → Read More: 28 May 2008 – Barcaldine to Longreach