Friday 6 Sep- Mon 9 Sep
We left the rainy northern coast and headed back to Townsville last Friday. Hit with sections of road works and then rain that pelted down so quickly that Andrew almost stopped the car, the trip was slow. We ended up going directly to the church for youth group, meeting the den Dulks there.
Saturday, I was up bright and early so that I could be a polling official for the election. I was looking forward to this as it would make a change from the Canberra scene. Usually, I am an advocate for voting below the line in the Senate. I still am, until the voting system is reformed, but that faith was sorely tested when we had 58 ballot papers to double check at the end of the night. Those 82 numbers really started to blur at the end of a 13 hour work day! I was too wired when I got back - fuelled by coffee lollies and fun sized Mars bars - so stayed up and watched the full count of the board.
What did the boys do that day? Just spent time at the house, Andrew chased bits and pieces for the caravan; they played and got some other jobs done.
Sunday, we went to the Pressie church in town again and it was lovely to already have this connection with the people there. It was eventful as an ambulance had to sent for at one stage. One of the elderly women needed urgent medical assistance during the service and was taken back to the hospital for tests and monitoring. She appears to be fine now. I was a bit wrecked from the day before so we had a nice quiet day with our friends, rather than going on a picnic somewhere. In the evening, Andrew and I took turns being the responsible licensed driver so that one of the twins could drive a manual car to church. We will have to get in practice as Stephen will be starting down that path soon!
Today, we were supposed to leave. A combination of poor communication and planning meant that we had not worked out what we were doing next. I had assumed things would be done in my absence on Saturday.... Anyway, we were granted one more day here with our gracious hosts and have sorted out a stop at the Whitsundays for the next two days. We're hoping the weather will be good as we take to the water on Wednesday.
TIP: Do you know you can take a quiz to see how your views align with the major parties? I've taken it as have the older kids...interesting results... http://www.abc.net.au/votecompass/
Wait. You were a polling official WHILE you were on your trip? That, my friend, is dedication! And again... I love that you guys are such examples- making your way to Sunday services as you caravan around.
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