And We’re Off
10.41 we pulled out onto the road.
We’ve already had kids in tears and kids fighting. *sigh*
Is this going to be a loooonnngggg trip???? LOL
I think they’ll settle down now that we’re actually away.
It still doesn’t feel real! I’m beginning to wonder if it’s ever going to really feel real. Maybe when we get back and look back on what we’ve done. 
No idea what I’ve forgotten yet, if anything. Hopefully nothing too important or irreplaceable.
I have 3 kids and my netbook so all the important things are with me. Oh, and Farmboy and the caravan. So we should be right.
The plan today is to travel around 340km. Not a huge day and there are a couple of potential stops along the way that we could stay if we don’t want to go the full distance. It’s nice to be able to take the day as it comes.
I think the most boring part of the entire trip will be the first 200km. After that we’ll be into country we haven’t seen before which should make it more interesting.
I seem to have more food with me than I expected. I *think* that’s a good thing in that I won’t have to buy so much to begin with. On the other hand, it’s a little bit frustrating as I’m short on room. There are things like 2 jars of vegemite (one from inside and one that was already in the caravan). Hopefully we’ll use up some of the duplicates quickly so I can buy other things for variety.
So, that’s about it for now. Will publish this when I get a chance.
Quick Update: We’ve finally made it to Port Augusta! It’s been a sloowwww trip so far. Farmboy has now told the kids if they have to stop within 30 minutes after we’ve had a stop, he’s going to fine them 50c. LOL. They’re travelling better as the day goes on so here’s hoping the trip gets easier from here on in. Trailer Boy can’t quite “get” the concept that there isn’t really a “there yet” to answer his “Are We There Yet?” LOL. We’re like “are we where?” because this whole trip is about travelling around.
Hoping McDonald’s here has free wifi so I can publish this post. If you’re reading this, the answer is yes.
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Good to hear that you got started OK. Hope the kids settled down for you. I am now off to bookmark your caravan blog to follow your tip properly
Drive safely!!
Scott used to constantly aske “are we there yet?” we told him we would fine him 50c every time he said that. So then he asked “how much longer”, ok. we said we’d fine him for that too….then he came up with “how many towns?” SHEESH!
That trip we got to Adelaide with him owing us $1!
I am so envious
Love the 50c fine idea.
Here’s a big YEE-HAW from Texas to wish you lots of fun.
brings back many memories of our trip to Dubbo about 5 years ago…. we had explained that it would be a long trip and just 45 minutes into the trip , our eldest asked how much longer??? sigh……
He has learnt not to ask as often nowadays….
Great to hear you are on the road finally!!! Yippee…..
Kelli - yep, today has been MUCH better. Thank goodness for that!!!!
Sharon & Lynette - I think “are we there yet” is going to be a common phrase some days. *sigh* But on the whole, the kids are travelling better now. I sat in the back with Trailer Boy for about an hour and a half today doing some school work and that worked really well (helped the time pass faster for me too!)
Thanks for the kind wishes everyone.