Well its just over 2 weeks since we dropped our van off at Jayco Hexam to have the leaky roof fixed. Two weeks of phone calls chasing backwards and forwards and escalating emails and we are still waiting on parts to be sent from Melbourne to Newcastle to fix our van. We have been promised by Melbourne (Head Office) that they have sent and re-sent the required parts and yet Newcastle still insist they haven't received any of them.
With just 5 weeks left till we leave for WA and numerous jobs left to do that require the van we are all starting to get alot frustrated.
The kids and I were all looking forward to a weekend away this weekend but as we don't have the van back thats not going to happen either - more disappointment!
Would I recommend Jayco Newcastle - definatly not their after Sales service is non-existent and getting to speak to anyone their that can help you is impossible.
If you are thinking Jayco - think again!!
Friday, October 21, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
Tomeree Headland Walk
Awoke this morning to a clearer day, some blue sky and still windy. We thought we'd make the most of the improved weather so headed off to walk Tomeree Headland. We were surprised by the number of cars in the carpark, it appears its a pretty popular walk to do.
The walk to the headland is only 1km up, fairly steep in places but paved or metal stairs and walkways all the way. The grading on the sign said moderate. The kids took off at a good pace full of excitement to be out in the fresh air, Jade soon slowed down once she realised that climbing up the top meant just that, walking up hill all the way. Tom was out in front as the leader of the pack - "scaring the snakes away" and "setting the pace".
The walk was very scenic with some lovely views once we reached the top. The walk back down was pretty quick with no complaints from the kids!!
Came back to camp and grabbed the ball and headed down to the beach just out the front. Access is direct from the caravan park to the beach. The kids had fun kicking and heading the ball backwards and forwards and Dave and I just enjoyed the fresh air and sunshine.
After lunch it was Tom's shout for treats today. The kids very determined to do it on their own headed off to the shop out the front. Tom bought me a lovely piece of passionfruit slice and Jade kindly shouted Mars bars for herself, Tom and Dave.
We spent some time fiddling with how things can be packed in the car boot and the van boot - still trying to find the best fit for everything before our trip to Perth.
The weather has greyed up again so spent sometime on some more retail therapy before coming back to the van. Kids had a skateboard around the park for a bit before the rain came again and we've all had to be locked up back inside again. Nothing as heavy as yesterday but sure puts a dampner on things.
Hoping for a fine morning tomorrow so we can packup dry.
Currently our biggest problem of the day....where shall we go for dinner!!
The walk to the headland is only 1km up, fairly steep in places but paved or metal stairs and walkways all the way. The grading on the sign said moderate. The kids took off at a good pace full of excitement to be out in the fresh air, Jade soon slowed down once she realised that climbing up the top meant just that, walking up hill all the way. Tom was out in front as the leader of the pack - "scaring the snakes away" and "setting the pace".
The walk was very scenic with some lovely views once we reached the top. The walk back down was pretty quick with no complaints from the kids!!
Came back to camp and grabbed the ball and headed down to the beach just out the front. Access is direct from the caravan park to the beach. The kids had fun kicking and heading the ball backwards and forwards and Dave and I just enjoyed the fresh air and sunshine.
After lunch it was Tom's shout for treats today. The kids very determined to do it on their own headed off to the shop out the front. Tom bought me a lovely piece of passionfruit slice and Jade kindly shouted Mars bars for herself, Tom and Dave.
We spent some time fiddling with how things can be packed in the car boot and the van boot - still trying to find the best fit for everything before our trip to Perth.
The weather has greyed up again so spent sometime on some more retail therapy before coming back to the van. Kids had a skateboard around the park for a bit before the rain came again and we've all had to be locked up back inside again. Nothing as heavy as yesterday but sure puts a dampner on things.
Hoping for a fine morning tomorrow so we can packup dry.
Currently our biggest problem of the day....where shall we go for dinner!!
A long weekend escape
We've headed away back to the bay for the long weekend, thought we'd escape the city and head away for some fresh air and sunshine.
Left home on Saturday morning and checked into Halifax Caravan Park a few hours later. We've stayed here before but not for a few years. They've made some changes to the park, put in some new cabins and done up all their old cabins - they look very nice. We are on site 21 - a great spot tucked in behind a big hill that will shelter us from any wind. Few things were forgotton from home - some of them important - ie power cord for the van - highly important so Dave headed to his favourite shop "Bunnings" to source one for us.
The fine weather didn't last for long and pretty soon we found ourselves being blustered about in the wind and the rain. Lucky for us the hill provided much protection from the wind however nothing could protect us from the rain.
Sunday morning we awoke after heavy rain all night to discover that the van roof leaked AGAIN! Another call the Jayco and we have to take it back to them on Wednesday for them to have another go at fixing it (here's hoping it's 6th time lucky!!)
Sunday was spent sitting in the van reading, watching television, and reading a bit more. It was too wet to even put your nose outside the van. Popped to the shops for a little retail therapy but other than that the day was spent in the van.
O'h and Jade and Dave made a very yummy trip to the shops out the front for some yummy hot chips and a delish passionfruit slice (courtesy of Jade - so yummy!)
Fingers crossed that tomorrow will be better...
Left home on Saturday morning and checked into Halifax Caravan Park a few hours later. We've stayed here before but not for a few years. They've made some changes to the park, put in some new cabins and done up all their old cabins - they look very nice. We are on site 21 - a great spot tucked in behind a big hill that will shelter us from any wind. Few things were forgotton from home - some of them important - ie power cord for the van - highly important so Dave headed to his favourite shop "Bunnings" to source one for us.
The fine weather didn't last for long and pretty soon we found ourselves being blustered about in the wind and the rain. Lucky for us the hill provided much protection from the wind however nothing could protect us from the rain.
Sunday morning we awoke after heavy rain all night to discover that the van roof leaked AGAIN! Another call the Jayco and we have to take it back to them on Wednesday for them to have another go at fixing it (here's hoping it's 6th time lucky!!)
Sunday was spent sitting in the van reading, watching television, and reading a bit more. It was too wet to even put your nose outside the van. Popped to the shops for a little retail therapy but other than that the day was spent in the van.
O'h and Jade and Dave made a very yummy trip to the shops out the front for some yummy hot chips and a delish passionfruit slice (courtesy of Jade - so yummy!)
Fingers crossed that tomorrow will be better...
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