Author Archives: Bear and Jackie

Our exploration of the Apple Isle seems to be racing to the end. Thank fu(k that we didn’t listen to the naysayers and doom mongers about visiting this incredible island in the middle of winter. Sure, it was a tad … Continue reading →

Here we go again! #vanlife. This time the Emerald Isle is our destination. Probably about as close to Antarctica as you can get without a boat. Heading there in the middle of winter, probably up there with some of our … Continue reading →

In the early 15th Century, a bloke called Michelangelo got persuaded by a few kiddy fiddling sorts to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. It took him about four years. Fu(k that! It took me a couple of weeks … Continue reading →

So, it’s Queensland. Recent events on the origin field have fu(k all interest for me, despite the entire population of our local town complaining about the result of a footy game. 1 nil down in the series on the back … Continue reading →

Just over a month now and we are starting feel like this is home. Is it ever going to be OK to be a Queenslander? I don’t own a sleeveless shirt or a dodgy hat. I generally wear shoes and … Continue reading →

The calendar says three weeks now and we are still getting over the reality of our decisions. Holy crap, it is paradise up here. No traffic, no traffic lights, no tolls. Parrots and whip birds greet us in the morning … Continue reading →

Destination Queensland OK, so 6 months or so of fixing up our fabulous house in Cromer has come to an end. Every wall, door and ceiling painted. Sparky bits re-sparked. Dodgy dunny piping areas relined. Iffy deck planks replaced. Spa … Continue reading →

So, 2 days whizzing around on the the white stuff, a stack of ridiculous feeds, a beverage or two and a turn on the world’s biggest swing and the weather forecast Gods appear to be getting the sh!ts. Booked ourselves … Continue reading →

The Mrs wafted into Aldi a couple of months ago and noticed some ridiculously cheap ski gear. Neither of us have seen snow for 25 years, let alone entertained the idea of a holiday involving trying to stay warm! Never … Continue reading →

Woke up on our final morning to glassy waters and crystal blue skies, wannabe influencers wafting around on stand up paddle boards desperately trying to convince people that they will never meet, that they must hit a ‘like’ button on … Continue reading →