Manning Point, Green Cathedral and animals

Well, I've been out to Manning Point to check out the area, and also drivin a friend out to Green Cathedral and up to Seal Rocks and Sugarloaf Lighthouse for a look. Heres Manning Point....

Boats moared at Manning Point, just off shore is oyster farms.                                                                               

Then its onto the Green Cathedral, just down from Green Point after driving through Forster (pronounced Foster), so much to see and do around this area, always something new and plenty of out door activities. The Green Cathedral is looking  onto Wallis Lake, it is a non denominational place that runs services on Sundays.

So we took a drive down to Sugarloaf Lighthouse and watched ten to 15 humpback whales cruise out from the harbour... such an awesome sight. A bloke out fishing got the best view of all as they cruised past him. This is the time they migrate south.

On the way into the point we drive past Seal Rocks a nice spot of beach and as we drive I look down and see a boa crossing the road, it took a bit to get my camera out and its already into the grass but heres a little look. Tell me if you know what its, but i was told a Boa. It was about 1 1/2 to 2 metres long. Off to Sydney next week so expect an update soon, cheers.

Recent photos & stuff I've been doing!

Well, I've been workin loads so thought I'd throw some stuff on of recent, so you knew what I've been doing even though its nothin dramatic... so here's my work.

I have been working here about 2 months now and still enjoyin! Below is some of my colleagues workin away...

And they obviously work hard as they have their heads down and getting on with it!

Anyway then the relatives came to visit, the cousies... Mike, looking for snakes and little Max- just not afraid, whilst the girls kept a watchful eye....and chatted of course! Max does love those outdoors though.

Anyway not a big amount but thats my fill for the past 2 weeks. There was a rodeo, 2 festivals, music jams etc on this last weekend but as I was workin all the way through missed out. Thats life but around here there is always something going on...catch ya soon.

A sand storm and time at Wallabi Point

Well theres a sand storm in case you haven't read or listened to the news... I was workin all mornin but managed to head on out to Wallabi Point to take a few pics and managed one or two of the dust covered sun before it set.... so heres a few shots......enjoy!                                    

                                                                                   
Sand Storm takes over three states!  The dust just covers everything making the sun an amazing sight....... At one stage the sun was blue. Truly something rarely seen............

                                                              

                                                                       

Sydney Airport closed, the ferry service shut down........... news says it could hit New Zealand!

Now onto Wallabi point where the surf is usually full of surfers and rampant waves crash... but for now the beach is mine!

The seaweed lies thick allowing for great photography and good padding over the rocks... wish you were here!

As the waves crash a short distance away...thirst and hunger take over, so its home for a steak, salad and garlic bread.........catch ya soon.

Around the house..

Just a few photos to add from around the house and neighbourhood... below is chester the horse.

Chester is one of four around the house and the stud of the lot.
I've also been gettin out and about in the bush on my landlords mountain bike... sometimes Patch and Nemo (Nemo's the black one) the dogs come with me.. they have no sense of getting out of the road when I'm cycling but hey ho. Heres my bike and the dogs sitting down as I've made them run full stick for about ten kms.

 The neighbours decided to have some (I wouldn't say monster cars but they drive up steep hills and boulders and stuff I think they are called MOG's) next door so I whipped down for a gander... heres a couple so have a look below.

Anyway heres another photo of the bush and one of a neighbours property. I have been keeping it pretty close to home at the mo but will be getting about soon. anyway enjoy!

A quick trip up to the Gold Coast

Well I get three days off work and our friend Andrea has come over from NZ to the Gold Coast. Its time for a quick trip to visit.  I finish my night shift in ED and we head off to the Gold Coast.  Seven hours later we arrive having stopped at Coffs Harbour for lunch and then drifting on up north. We are staying on the 9th floor, and if you know me you know I'm not to good with heights but I also don't let that get the better of me.. so as you  can see i still managed the balcony. Between the buildings is the Tasman.  Andrea (our kiwi friend) who flew over from NZ and who I refer to as W2 (wife #2) bought Leilani (W1) and I a little gift.

As seen on the Right; I love NZ for our unborn. Just awesome! So the hugs and gifts out of the way we proceed to have a few drinks (non alcoholic for some) and enjoy the sunset.  Early the next morning its up to find W1 and W2 gone for a walk along the beach, so its of to the gym for me. Later we hit the beach and a swim is in order..yep its winter but warm enough here. 

Left; Us on the Gold Coast with the Tasman in the background, enjoying Queensland. Above a pelican enjoying the sun.  Then its over to the jetti for a gander. Believe it or not there a floating church, so not to miss out heres a photo ,below.  Above it is us at Max Brenner chocolate place and man it was goooood!! Heres a few pics so you get the idea! Below Left from left Andrea & Leilani enjoying a choc fondue!

Its a short trip so after a little gambling and watching the Aussies loose to the South Africans (much to my disgust) we head home. On the way home we stop in at Byron bay (which is just humming) for brunch then onto home. On route we encounter a few bikies coming past and little did i know but its the Lone Wolf MC. Not to pass up a couple of good shots I jump into the back seat.  Hmmm maybe not the best idea I've ever had as they didn't seem to like it too much...... never mind, off home and chillin...

Around the house

Around the house we have 4 horses, a bunch of chickens, 2 dogs, guinea fowls and magpies galore!! The horses tend to be our lawn mowers as well, so as you can see this is out the front door.

                                                                                 

Quite a strange sensation when your relaxing in the house and a horse walks past and looks in the window or front door at you! In the background is Kappinghat national reserve sporting many types of wild life, wallabies, snakes, koala etc.  There holds many tracks to walk on. The horse in the front is "jack" and in the background is "dolly".

Right is Tia checking out my camera!

Taree NSW here we come..

Ok, so we are in NSW a little place with population of 20,000 people called Taree. It's awesome, the people are friendly, helpful and curtious! We are living just outside of Taree in a small area known as Koorainghat, right next to a national forest (Kappinghat). We flew from WA to Sydney and then up to Port Macquarie, staying one night in a motel and then buying a little car (1: cause we needed to get around and 2: to carry baby, in January, plus the pram and about 1 million nappies etc). 

Right; Our little hyundai parked up at home, by the national forest.

So, we have the car, yipee.. off to work at the Manning base hospital also known as MRRH (Manning Rural Referral Hospital), the people remain kind and very hospitable.  Days off and we head off to look around, there's beaches left, right and centre plus inland are a few towns. We love where we live, winding gravel road with meandering fields.  Horses grazing and wallabies bouncing off the country road as we drift past on the way to town, work or sight seeing...

Left: Our road in the morning.... just stunning!! 

Below: The amazing view of meandering fields on the way home.

On the first couple of days off we headed down to a place called the Old Bar which is by the beach, we cruise along and head along to Wallabi Point, a spot for the keen surfer, then whip on down to a spot 25km away called Manning Point, which is a hidden secret! such a beautiful spot and a little place called the Water Bird restaurant, where we are told the food is awesome and delicious (though we will save that for another day).

The next week we decide to head to Bulahdelah where i manage to find trivial pursuit for $2, yep thats $2 in a opt shop...i am chuffed with my find...the town is like out of a movie in some ways and i find myself surprised that there is no cowboys on the street with horses tied up...as its a beauty. The next couple of pics is taken whilst we drive along the coast heading from Taree through Forster (pronounced Foster) down toward Bulahdelah.

Left; Seal Rocks Beach and Below Right; Sugarloaf Point and lighthouse, sometimes you can see whales passing by, definetly worth the short walk up the hill and a great camping ground there...

                         

Then its off to Gloucester inland about one hours drive with population of about 2,000 people...

once again driving through the country side

of green and tall Eucalyptus trees towering along the edges of the road until we come across the view of this little town at Mograni lookout as seen right. Background Glouster. There is soooooo much to see in the surrounding country side.

Left; Sugarloaf lighthouse window.

On the way we see sights native to Australia that you wouldn't necessarily see elsewhere. I came across a shed that I liked the look of and of course asked my wife to pull over.. a photo in the making is what I see.  See for yourself what you think, personally I love it (Right). 

Of course in between these short jaunts around (and close by) Taree I am working at the hospital. I find the view to and from work is never boring and there is always new things to look at, including the Manning river which winds around the town and dissappears into the country side.  Below; The Manning bridge and Left; Manning River.

Lots of photos I know, but theres lots to look at too. Anyway on with our journey. Actually for now I have only to head home. Just across the bridge (left) is some trees that bow (no its not my fish eye lens), on my way home especially in the morning I get to admire these trees. Below is a photo for you to enjoy. The sun blasts through and the first morning heat of the day begins.