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What’s on in June Trip in a Van: From Perth to North Abell Point Marina: Welcome Back Family Gap Year in Coober Pedy SA Caravan Repair Co Van Sat Austrack Gotcha Covered ABC Williamstown Brand Boost Boaties Quotes Libby & Layla’s Diaries Finbrella LIQUID LIFE & LEISURE
From the Editor... Welcome to June and our “winter on the road” Edition.
next few months so stay tuned.
I am definitely a beach baby and summer would have to be by far my favourite season, so I used to struggle with the cooler months, however I now embrace it and there is something about hitting the road rugged up, socks on, beanies and scarf not far and heading out west or to the beach on a road trip. Colours seem crisper, stars seem brighter, the sand is definitely colder and the red wine seems tastier.
This publication is to showcase amazing people, stories, services, products, places and destinations and we are so passionate about bringing it to you every month. Love your June 2017, do something amazing and treasure it, it’s the only one you will get. Living and Loving Life Hayles
Where does the winter have you heading? This edition has some great ideas for the Boaties and our land lovers, some being a great article on the new restaurant Hemingway at Abell Point Marina, a must read itinerary feature article on Coober Pedy, and the must visit location of the amazing Sirromet Winery – well worth the visit. As usual we have a full edition of articles from the people and services that make your life safer and more enjoyable on the roads and on the water, so take the time and see what they have to say I am sure you will find some valuable information inside these pages. We have introduced 2 new sections in our publication, one is “kids kicking goals” these articles are on different kids finding a passion and pursuing it and in this day of technology, we want to give these kids recognition to going the extra mile to do what they do and loving their journey. The other section is “Libby and Layla’s diaries” this section is of 2 young girls on the road permanently travelling Australia with their parents, they give us their view on this life, what they love, what they don’t so much love and everything in between. They are 2 amazing kids, and what caught us about them was their smiles and how excited they seemed about life. They captured our hearts and I know they will capture yours. They will have a feature every month over the
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Jurien Bay Superbly located only metres from the Jurien Bay Jetty is the Jurien Bay Tourist Park . This park is the perfect place to stay when passing through or holidaying in Jurien Bay. We stopped in here on our way north, only about 2.5 hours drive from Perth. On your way, make sure you checkout the Pinnacles in the Nambung National Park they are Awesome! With caravan and camping sites and a range of cabins, there is plenty of accommodation to choose from. There is a great jumping pillow for the kids and a nice grassy bbq area for a cook up. At the entrance to the park, you’ll find a great cafe and a playground at the foreshore on your way out to the jetty. A fantastic little park that has everything you need and we highly recommend stopping in here for a few nights on your way round!
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Woodman Point Only 25km to the City of Perth and only a short drive into Fremantle, this Caravan Park sits in a beautiful bush setting with plenty of grass and shade. The sites are spacious and well maintained and there is heaps for the kids to do with Jumping Pillow, Playground, Pool and Games Room. There is also a great walking track in either direction from the park that will take you to the beach and the reserves nearby. The Perfect place to stay if your keen on checking out Cappuccino Strip & the famous Rottnest Island. Only a short drive into the ferry terminal in Fremantle and a quick trip across to the spectacular island for a day trip packed full of Adventure. Our big tip would be to definitely hire bikes as soon as you get to the Island!! We stayed here at the Big4 Woodman Point Holiday Park for 3 nights and enjoyed it so much, there were lots of other families here to catch up with and a great place to relax and plan our continuing travels.
SO CLOSE TO THE CITY - THE PERTH CENTRAL CARAVAN PARK We've hit Perth! A jam packed day today exploring the sights of the city. We hit up Kings Park, drank delicious coffee, had our van serviced at the fantastic George Day Caravans & even done some shopping at Westfield. A great base to explore from here at Perth Central. The caravan park has some of the friendliest staff and positioned very close to the city if you're looking at heading to the Perth Zoo or getting some serious shopping done. Friday nights you’ll find a souvlaki van and sweets available at the camp kitchen which is a good time and a great way to meet other travellers. The Park has plenty of grassy, shady sites and the pool is great for a quick dip to cool off. A top place to stay while enjoying the Perth city centre.
Welcome Back
Abell Point!
Another significant addition to the Abell Point offer launches this weekend, 12 May, just in time for the start of the cruising season. With the marina making good progress with the restoration works after TC Debbie passed through the Whitsundays at the end of March, the opening of Hemingway’s is a positive development for marina guests and the wider Whitsunday region. Located in the heart of the awardwinning Abell Point Marina precinct, Hemingway’s will offer modern Australian cuisine in a relaxed waterfront setting. After a full renovation, including assembling an incredible team of experienced hospitality staff, Abell Point are excited to introduce Hemingway’s to the Whitsunday food scene. As the main tourism hub for the Whitsunday region, Abell Point Marina has emerged over the last four years as an award-winning destination marina. With the already successful Italian restaurant, Sorrento Restaurant and Bar, as
well as Bohemian Raw, organic/ raw food café, the subsequent addition of Hemingway’s, means Abell Point Marina now has a superb range of dining options to provide both guests and visitors to the region. In time for the restaurant opening and the arrival of the first superyachts for 2017 into region, the brand-new walkway to L arm was installed today. The original totally destroyed in the cyclone, the replacement has been under construction for the last 5 weeks and was craned onto a barge, then moved into position this morning. This development marks another significant milestone of the restoration project. In addition, damaged pontoons throughout the marina have been removed to make space for the newly constructed replacements to be fitted gradually over the next 6 weeks. The entire restoration process is scheduled to be finalized by the end of July, however the marina is remains fully operational and open for business. The team at Abell Point will
be heading down south to the Australian Superyacht Rendezvous at the Gold Coast City Marina this month, followed by the ASMEX conference and then will be exhibiting at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (25 – 28 May). The message that will be spread to industry colleagues and customers is that Abell Point and the Whitsundays are very much back in business. With the cruising season imminent and the annual migration north for many boaties in the planning, Abell Point are hosting a Cruising Season Launch Party (2-4 June). The event is open to all marina guests and the schedule of events is another reason to make the trip north to the Whitsundays. As the weather cools down south, there has been no better time to escape and set sail to Abell Point Marina . For media enquiries, Joscelyn O’Keefe – Abell Point Marina. joscelyn@abellpointmarina.com 0488 049 807
For footage of Abell Point throughout the restoration process – http://abellpointmarina.com.au/abell-pointwelcomes-visitors-this-cruising-season/ For information about the Cruising Season Launch Party - http://abellpointmarina.com.au/whats-on/cruisingseason-launch-party-2-4-june/
THE RIGHT TIME IS NOW
For whatever reason, over the years there has been a misconception that the recreational lifestyle is either for the rich and famous or for the grey nomads. Have you ever considered the benefits of the outdoors, being a boat, a bike, a caravan or simply driving and exploring this continent of ours now?
Why wait till the body gets tired? Why wait till the kids have grown up and deprive them of the opportunity? Give consideration to the old saying “the right time is now�. Australia wide we are entering the caravan and camping shows season. This not only allows to dream, it allows to see, feel and then purchase at a special show price that normally does not get repeated for the rest of the year.
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Get into it, take the plunge and give the couch at home a break. What you will get to see and do will never be on the TV screen and it will be with you forever.
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Most of the sellers will also take your old gear as trade in, they are short of stock, which allows you to jump into the new gear for much less outlay and without the fuss of trying to sell anything yourself.
STAY STILL Stay with what you already have but have your financial position checked.
Westcorp Capital are fully equipped to go through your financial position with you and to pin point where improvements may be made, be it a refinance of your gear or a complete package which may even include your mortgage. There is hardly a case that cannot be improved. If you are in the market for the life changing plunge, contact Westcorp Capital before you make the final
commitment as they have put together show special packages that will be hard if not impossible to beat. We all hear on the news that the interest rates are at their lowest and in fact, the cycle of increase in interest rates has started. Now will be a good time to lock away some of your commitments with a fixed lower rate and isolate yourself from the movements of the money market.
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Coober Pedy South Australia
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A favourite destination during our Family Gap Year is Coober Pedy, SA. Located in northern SA, Coober Pedy is often referred to as the “opal capital of the world”. One of the most fascinating things about this town are the ‘dugouts’, which are the belowground houses, built this way due to the scorching daytime heat. We decided to take the tour at Faye’s Underground Home, this place is mind blowing!
“This place is mind blowing!”
Hand dug by 3 women, it’s unlike anything we’ve seen. The stories shared during the tour of Faye and her resilience, strength and resolve, truly inspired us. Layla & Libby were mesmerised by the concept. The Catacomb Church is a must do too! If you’re lucky enough, you might even bump into the Pastor, who will talk you through the history and even snap a family photo under the air vents. It’s free to visit, with donations welcome. We like to go for morning runs, which also means exploring around town. The “Big Winch’ lookout gave us a good perspective of the town. There’s virtually no tree’s, no grass, not too many houses and not much to look at, yet Coober Pedy has a sense of beauty. John’s Pizza Bar being is a ‘must’, they even have gluten free bases! There’s a wall of fame with some familiar faces, and this place was once voted in the Top 5 best restaurants in Australia. Further up the road is the Outback Bar & Grill, serving great coffee, and a full menu if you’re feeling hungry. As a special surprise, we booked into The Underground Motel for the night. Layla and Libby were wild with excitement. The room had a sense of calm about it, and with the lights out, it was pitch black during the night. We didn’t strike it rich with opals during our visit, but we had a tonne of fun trying.
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Traveling North for Winter? Visiting the Gold Coast Theme Parks? Then stop in at BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park with easy access, (just off the M1, take Exit 60) BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday park is just across the road from Movie World, Outback Spectacular and Wet’n Wild and minutes from Dream World and White Water World. The friendly staff at BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park will even find room to park your boat. Just let them know what size it is when you book. BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park’s pool is heated to 28 deg all year round and they have a 12 seater hot spa to warm those winter worries away.
Cabins? They have cabins to suit; from couples to groups of 10. They even have dog-friendly cabins so you can bring your pooch on holidays. Travelling in a group? They cater for large groups and have a brand-new modern activity center for all your catering and conference needs. Feeling hungry? BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park has its very own licensed café with kid friendly options and pool side dinning on oversized cabanas.
Camping? Their brand-new camp kitchen and amenities are spacious and modern both with massive aquariums where you can find Nemo and Dory. The camp kitchen even has an enormous TV so you don’t miss your favourite game. 20
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BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park’s stat list at a glance 46 Cabins (with 10 new cabins on the way) 175 sites 29 Motel Suites There are so many activities in the park that keep families coming back time and time again. Most guests comment that they wish they had put more time aside to relax in the park. Highlights include; a heated resort style pool with monster water slide, 12 seater spa, toddlers pool, giant jumping pillows, petting zoo, BMX track, outdoor cinema, tennis court, peddle carts and a 2km walking track around circumference of the park. To celebrate winter on the Gold Coast
they even have a special deal to share with you: Stay 7/Pay 6 and 241 daily coffee. If you’re bringing your pooch, they are more than welcome as this special applies to dog friendly cabins and sites. Book online or call their friendly reservations team on 1300 789 189 to find out more. “Convenient location and great facilities” Andrew R “If you are going to the theme parks then there can’t be a better location than this. When you are tired of the (Theme) parks then the caravan park will keep your children entertained while you lounge near the pool The pool is awesome and my kids especially loved it after sunset! I have stayed 3x and can’t fault the service it is excellent.”
“Great family fun!” Elaine O “Recently we stayed in our own van at this park for over a month, it is extremely well run, facilities are always immaculate, the pool is beautiful as is the spa, plenty off (fun) to be had here. The cafe sells good family food at reasonable prices. We had our Big Labrador with us and she was well taken care of with a proper fenced off leash dog park and there are lots of other fun things for kids to do, like environment park with a BMX track, jumping castle, great paths to ride bikes etc, the park is opposite Movie World and Wet n Wild, 10 minutes from Westfield, 20 minutes from the beaches”
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Weekly/monthly/quarterly checks as per owners/manufacturers recommendations. Vessel run ups and regular sea trials as required. Skippering for local, and extended trips. Fully qualified Commercial Vessel Master, and Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 (Basic Engineer). Vessel Management for annual dockings and planned/unplanned electrical and mechanical repairs to reduce unnecessary costs. I have been a marine supervisor for 3 major marine companies in the past, therefor have a lot of contacts and can get results on a realistic timeframe, and within budget. Re-fueling and stocking of stores prior to trips, and wash down, clean afterwards. Organize and oversea Detailing of vessel to prolong the finish on your vessel. Qualified Sailmaker, and have run a successful Marine Trimming Business. Huge number of hours logged up and down the east coast of Australia on a large variety of vessels.
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Libby &Layla’s Winter on the road means
fire to heat up. We pulled it out
We don’t like being bored, so we
fun! We love the rain and also
with sticks to not burn our hands,
do our school work in the morning
love jumping puddles, so playing
then we ate it all up. They were
and we do this inside in the
and running around in the rain is
delicious!
caravan in winter. If we are in a
just the best.
We love to climb mountains in the winter. It’s fun because we get to wear warm clothes, but we do sometimes get hot when we’re climbing mountains. When we
When we drive in winter, we usually take blankets in the car to keep us warm, and when we are out and about, we put extra jackets under our rain jackets. If it’s really cold, we put on long pants and
town with a library, we usually go there, because it’s warm and dry and we love books. Sometimes we even do homework at a café and every now and then Dad lets us have a hot chocolate.
if it’s really really cold, we put on
Mum likes to put the heater in
thermals under our long pants.
the caravan on. We like it on too,
it in Dad’s bag :-).
We always put on beanies and we
but we don’t notice it as much as
In the Warrumbungle’s where we
(Libby especially) always steals
mummy does.
Dad’s from him, he has the
need to take our extra clothes off, instead of carrying it, we sort of put
climbed the bread knife, we made a campfire at night (fires are the BEST!!). Dad taught us how to make damper, which we think is an aboriginal bread. We wrapped the damper around a stick and put it over the fire. They didn’t taste very nice and mum’s fell off into the fire. We then made a banana boat, where we cut a banana in half, put tiny marshmallows and chocolate on top, then we wrapped some silver foil around it so it didn’t get burnt, before putting it in the
best beanie!
We love playing board games. I (Layla) love Game of Life and Uno,
We love gathering wood and
Daddy and Libby like Quidler.
leaves for the fire, we find big
Mum just likes any game and
pieces of wood and smaller pieces,
doesn’t really win that much (no
then we make a pyramid and put
offence mum), so it’s usually me
some paper under the pyramid
(Layla), Libby and Dad winning.
before lighting the fire. Then Dad lets us build the fire up by putting bigger logs on it.
Mum loves to do parkrun, which is an event where you run 5km. It’s held every Saturday morning all
I (Libby) have 2 blankets on my
around Australia (and the whole
bed. Layla has 4 blankets on
world), but it doesn’t happen
her bed.
literally everywhere. In winter we
did the Dubbo parkrun in the pouring rain, literally POURING. We even had to wear our rain
jackets the whole time and we got really really drenched!
definitely go there! Winter also means lots of cuddles. We even manage to convince Daddy and Mummy to let us sometimes get in their bed for the
We also like to go to museums and
night. Dad takes up half the bed
art galleries, which is for fun or
himself, even though he thinks
school purposes. Sometimes they
that he’s squeezed up against the
are boring, but we really loved the
wall. It’s nice and warm when we
convict museum in Sydney, it was
all sleep together and we wake up
the best!! It was called the Hyde
and have tickle fights in
Park Barracks Museum, you should
the morning.
Libby & Layla
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ADVICE
Running a small business has it’s ups, downs, good times and bad. Here are some helpful tips to running a successful small business to help you stay focused and incontrol when the going gets tough. 1. Welcome mistakes
Too often we view mistakes as bad things. Too often we don’t lean from them either. Making mistakes means you’ve tried something new or different. It didn’t work? So what? Bouncing back and learning from that mistake turns a negative into a positive.
2. Know your finances. Inside and out.
How much do you need to be making every month? Every week? Heck, every day? If you don’t know your income, expenses, profit margins (gross and net), cash flow, and tax liability - you’re heading for trouble. Create a simple “scorecard” - a spreadsheet to keep track of what turnover you require every month. Don’t check it at the end of the month, check it EVERY DAY.
3. Low Hanging Fruit
Your existing clients are your best asset. They can help you get new business, and they can also be turned into a steady income stream.
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Nurture relationships with existing clients/customers first BEFORE looking to aquire new clients. Existing clients have bought from you in the past, and if you’ve done your job well they will want to buy again... so they’re “easy pickings”.
7. Look from the top first
4. Listen
Small business do not have the time or resources to be assuming procedures and processes will “just happen organically”. Document ALL of your processes and procedures and ensure all staff or suppliers are on-board with them too. Be specific and hold people accountable. If your people are underperforming, you can take immediate action and refer to the documented procedures.
Simply listening to your clients’ needs will open up new ways to supply products or services to them so they stick with you rather than your competition. Asking customers genuinely what they feel about your product/service will enroll them into your business and show you care. Send out “Report Cards”, emails or call them and let your clients be brutally honest with what they liked & didn’t like. Don’t take it personally - it’s a business.
5. Look after staff
Simply put: - Look after your staff. - Your staff will look after your clients. - Your clients will look after your business. - Your business will look after you.
6. “No” is as crucial as “Yes”
Having a “No” list of things you do not do or do not sell to your customers is sometimes more important than saying what you actual do supply. This can save vital time and resources which you can allocate to the things you are best at and which is within your core focus and offering.
90% of all business problems are management issues. When things aren’t going as well as you would be hoping for - look in the mirror first. The problem may be you.
8. Do not assume
9. Be humble
You will succeed. With success comes a need to shout about it - why not you’re proud of your success. Sure, make it known you have reached a defining milestone - with the support of clients, suppliers, and staff - but do not fall into the trap of a chestbeating self-promotion. Humility is a powerful trait which great leaders and managers possess. Finally, there is no such thing as “passive” income. Every business needs someone at the top steering the ship and constantly “selling”. When things are going well, don’t cruise - go harder.
Mindful Travel Tips We have been on the road for 9 Months now in our Toyota Hiace campervan named Luna! Van life has been good for the soul allowing us to focus on what’s important. Travel, surfing, and the opportunity to to immerse ourselves in the practice of living with less. Eating healthy delicious food, taking photo’s and meeting likeminded people. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle while living in a van hasn’t been without ups and downs. But this is the flow of life and it’s in the hard work we have put into maximising every experience that we want to share. Here are our top tips on mindful travel from our journey so far! Buy local, seasonal fruit & vegetables Buying local means fresher more affordable fruit and veggies. We are always on the lookout for local farms selling direct to the public and side of the road honesty boxes. Community run organic farms are popping up
everywhere in Australia, these are road side gold mines! Find the local whole food Co-op when you arrive in a town Co-ops are community owned, local business run by volunteers meaning they are the cheapest way to stock up and an opportunity to meet some like-minded locals! They stock grains, rice, nuts and seeds but, don’t’ forget to take your own bags and containers. Be mindful of your travellers footprint Do your bit to minimise the impact - Don’t use plastic bags, avoid buying anything packaged and always recycle. On our travels we’re promoting efforts to clean up free camp areas, beaches and public spaces and encourage others to do the same. As a result we have discovered untouched locations and met some really interesting people. Plan snacks & meals in advance Getting hungry while driving is a recipe for disaster. When I know we are going to spend the
whole day traveling I take time in the morning to prepare some food we can eat on the go. This means no excuses, bad moods or service station snacks! Stay hydrated the healthy way Herbal teas offer so many healthy benefits are a great alternative to tea, coffee or soft drinks. They can be brewed in advance and cooled, perfect for staying hydrated whilst on the road. I have included some of my favorites in the herbal brews section of our free e-book book. Use a water filter Our drinking water is cleaned through an iodising alkaline filter. These can be found online, cheap and means we can stay hydrated without getting ill. Abundance - giving & receiving. We love to travel and live mindfully, taking only what we need and giving back wherever we can. When you connect to nature in this way the universe will always take care of you. Keep an open mind and trust that you will be provided for.
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So a little bit about The Crafty Goose‌
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Jac and I are a husband and wife team, who spent the better part of 2016 renovating a 1970’s Viscount Ambassador Alumvan into a mobile craft beer and espresso bar. The idea stems from our love of Australian craft beer and our appreciation of speciality roasted coffee, all housed in a quality renovated, unique setting. The Sunshine Coast has become a mecca for great coffee and micro-breweries and we like nothing better than showcasing what our local community has to offer. We were married on North Stradbroke Island in March 2016 and would have loved nothing
more than to be able to hire a mobile bar, like The Crafty Goose, to serve our beverages from tap. A vintage caravan bar would have been the perfect element to tie together our outdoor garden marquee/beach setting. So we are aiming for Straddle to be a big focus for us into the future.
laid back, professional, friendly couple to keep your guests well hydrated. All of our staff are RSA and Barista trained.
We love the great outdoors, 4w driving, fishing and adventuring and are more than happy to travel the country with the van. We have a ARB roof top tent on our Nissa Patrol so we are able The Crafty Goose is able to serve to service events further afield 3 beverages on tap at anyone from the Sunshine Coast and still time and also houses a 2 group get a good nights sleep! Carimali Italian coffee machine. We differ from other suppliers, Jac has completed all of the as we are able to serve beer/ renovations on the van, from wine on tap, as well as bottle laying the flooring to building beverages if required and we can the cabinetry and crafting the also finish up our service for your beautiful bar top and drop event with barista made coffee. down side bar from recycled And you will not meet a more timber. Where possible we
sourced recycled timber from local yards, to keep the vintage era and theme. As the renovation progressed we found a nautical theme developing inside the van and our wallpaper just tied in our subtropical lifestyle here on the Sunny Coast. The Crafty Goose is available for beverage service hire for corporate functions, weddings, engagement parties, garden and birthday parties, health retreats, festivals and can even be used as a quirky backdrop for photo shoots.
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CONTACT: P: 0407 210 182 E: hello@thecraftygoose.com.au
Travelling with Bikes. DO YOU? OR DON’T YOU? THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS FROM TRAVELLERS, IS IT WORTH TAKING YOUR BIKES? For us there is no question, our bikes travel everywhere we go and they get used everywhere we go. Yes there are the issues of transporting them and yes we have in the early days had some on the road repairs and changes of how we transported them, until we got all the issues fixed but never was there the option of leaving these babies at home. Bikes, who doesn’t love them? Majority of us were taught at a
very young age how to ride them, we then went on to ride them to school, the shops, they were our transport as teenagers to go to our friends house, to get to that destination of “up to no good” in every one our childhood is many a story of falling off, good memories made because of a bike, so when you are going on a family holiday why would one leave their bikes at home? I don’t comprehend this and we hope this helps you to take the extra time to get your bike included in the pack up.
Our bikes have been to such places as Cairns foreshore, Airlie Beach town centre, Sunshine Coast esplanades, Iluka, Yamba, Gold Coast Broadwater pathways. They have assisted with tourist rides to explore the amazing pathways Australia has to offer, has helped us see more of our amazing Country that by foot or car would not have allowed. They allow us to duck to the shops as a family and enjoy family time out of the car, we can access restaurants, town centres, and other activities, kids can take the dog for a ride in the basket, they
They love this time and will do it for hours, the wrong bike and they would not be doing this and having such an amazing time. · Have a pump handy, this means you won’t be inconvenienced by having to find a servo to pump up those slow leaks. This can be done before your ride, keeping everyone happy and the drama at a low.
can explore the caravan park, go and buy ice-cream, ride to the pool and not to mention they are perfect in caravan parks to go over to the showers and bathrooms. Our holidays or should I say life would not be complete without our gorgeous beach cruisers, we ride them every day and love the time we spend on them. Without even realising we are making life long memories with our kids and each other by such a simple activity that is taken so much for granted.
Couple of points though of advice... · Ensure your rack is up to the task, we had to add some extra stays for strength so when we are travelling those bumpy roads we know it is secure · Keep your bikes locked up, so remember a lock and the combo ones are the best that way you are not always looking for the key and it doesn’t matter if you or the kids need the bikes they are always accessible · Upgrade your bikes to suit your purpose, our daughter for some time had a mountain bike and she did not enjoy the rides as much until we purchased her a beach cruiser with a bag rack on the back and a basket on the front and now she can double her friend on the back around the park and the dog in the front. LIQUID LIFE & LEISURE
· Grab the information from reception and find the bike paths, and make a day of it with your family for us this time is always a lot of fun and makes for a great ½ day full day out and inexpensive. If we can offer you one more piece of advice find a bike shop to purchase and service your bikes, they know their stuff, their service is exceptional and their passion is through the roof. Support these guys and get a bike suited to your life and you will never look back. Our bikes are provided by The Pedal Shoppe on the Gold Coast and over the years have displayed the same high level service and quality products and worth the investment. We are glad we went here and not a larger store. Do yourself a favour and take your bikes next time and add value to your holiday. The Pedal Shoppe 3/380 Oxley Dr, Runaway Bay QLD 4216 Ph: 07 5537 2722 www.thepedalshoppe.com 59
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Kickin
Goals
Age:
11
Lives:
Gold Coast
Favourite Sport:
Netball
Favourite Position:
Goal Defence (GD)
How long have you
Georgia
played :
4 years
Favourite Player:
Laura Geitz
Why:
Because she is a really good netball player and she was the captain of the Firebirds and she was a great goal defense player.
About me
What are your personal strengths? I am a good friend and have great creativity. Something we don’t know about you? I am double jointed in my thumb and I don’t like bacon. Tell us about a day in your life: Weekdays I go to netball training and school, weekends I play netball and hang out with Lacey for the night. Favourite inspirational Quote: Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning how to dance in the rain.
Age:
11
Lives:
Gold Coast
Favourite Sport:
Netball
Favourite Position:
Goal Defence (GD) and Centre (C)
How long have you
Lacey
played :
4th Year
Favourite Player:
Laura Geitz
Why:
Because she was the captain of the Firebirds and Firebirds is my favourite team, and she has now had a baby though and not playing.
About me
What are your personal strengths? I am a good friend and making people laugh. Something we don’t know about you? I used to dance, but I quit because I enjoy netball and sports much better. Tell us about a day in your life: Going to my netball game on the weekend, then going to Georgia’s house for the night. Favourite inspirational Quote: Why do we close our eyes when we pray? When we cry? When we dream? Or when we kiss? Because we know that the most beautiful things in life are not seen, but felt by the heart.
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After years of struggling with hammering in and pulling out normal pegs and watching others do the same, I couldn’t help but think that there has to be a better way. This led to the idea of a power tool doing the work instead of someone using a hammer or peg remover.
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