Day 264 Nubeena Tuesday 18th October 2011

Hi Folks,
Absolutely grand weather day today. Checking my weather station I was very surprised to see it was showing 28 at 4pm. The advancing season caught me out as the outside probe was again in the sun. Moving it to the shade gave 24 which ties in nicely with Hobart's maximum today. I noted the maximums in the north of the state were a lot cooler around 16 which was a surprise probably due to the light northerly wind blowing.
Susan took off in Ilan's car with Nick and headed to Hobart for her day off working for the resort. I ventured down to the camper trailer and spent some time repairing the lock for the hitch pin. When it came time to unfurl the canvas I needed to turn the trailer and found the brake master cylinder was seized. This also happened before we left Adelaide this year. I did the same as last time which was pull it apart and use wet and dry to clean up the corrosion. After 2 hours it was ready. I should have covered the thing in plastic to protect it from the elements and operated it once a fortnight by hand. Next time I am near a parts shop I will pick up a replacement as I may not be lucky enough to get the plunger out a third time. Must remember to bleed the brakes tomorrow, Susan remind me please.
Erecting the camper I found a small amount of water on top of the ground sheet for the tent. This dried fairly quickly. The canvas didn't smell too musty. I put it up and on close inspection it looked pretty good with a possible couple of small areas of mould which I cleaned with super dilute bleach solution. With the canvas duly aired I packed it away. Next job is the inside of the trailer to sort out all our stuff. We still need to think about the kitchen issue.
Speaking of thinking. Ilan has presented us with a couple of scenarios for a return here after some time away. Susan and I have talked about them a bit but I don't want to finally decide until we are not here. This should help our objectivity plus provide a contrasting environment to here in which to consider our options. Clear as mud? Yes I think so too!
Night folks.

Cheers Simon

P.S. Looking at the feedjit gadget I am intrigued to regularly see "A visitor from Eppelheim, Baden-Württemberg". I would like to know who it is. Pop a line to simoncurlytoo at hotmail and let me know!

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