Photos, as promised.

Right, first of all here are some photos from the mini golf and archery range where we took Will as part of his 10th birthday present. We had a fun time and please note: Deb was the only one to get A HOLE IN ONE!!
Ready, aim, FIRE!!

Gave the kids a day off school and spent the morning at Crocodylus Park with the Billing family. We have been there before but it was good to go again. Had a BBQ tea with them and enjoyed some yummy croc burgers and snags for tea.

BEWARE: A man eating crocodile Will found at Crocodylus Park.

Next photos are of the lovely day we had at Litchfield Park with Caz and the Billing family. There was lots of walking, a delicious picnic lunch, a swim in this gorgeous water hole to cool off, some interesting sight seeing (like this massive termite mound), and on the way home we stopped for a cool beverage at the Batchelor pub. Couldn't ask for a better day!

Now to present day and the wonderful trip we just had to Douglas Daly Tourist Park. OK "wonderful" may be stretching the truth just a little...let me explain...

Friday was my birthday (happy birthday to me!). Had to work in the morning but Caz and I got an early mark. Chris and the kids had Craig's 4WD packed and pretty much ready to go so we hooked up the trailer and off we went. Got there about 6pm and set up the tents and made the beds...so far so good I bet you're thinking. Got out the party food and poured a drink to start the celebrations. Got the first drink down but now things start going pear shaped! Felt a little rain... then it got a little heavier...started throwing stuff we didn't want to get wet into the car...by the time we were finished we were all drenched thru'. Sat in the car for about half an hour having a laugh until the downpour stopped, then got out to survey the damage. All the tents and bedding were soaked!! Aaarrrgh! What is it with us and camping and getting wet?!! Ended up having a hot cross bun for tea and squeezing into the back of the 4WD to try to get some sleep. Caz decided to brave the wet mattress and try to get some sleep in the tent. I don't think she did much better than us, except she had room to stretch out her legs. Let's just say we were all glad that there were spare cabins to hire at the park for the Saturday night, because we refused to quit and go home. We were told they had 40mm of rain overnight.
This is our camp in the morning with all our bedding hung out to dry.

But don't worry, come the morning we all put on a happy face and got on with enjoying the rest of our trip. I think it helps that some of us cracked a can for breakfast!!
Laura is standing beside a part of the springs that is usually a tiny trickle.
Shelly drove down for the Saturday and spent the night in the cabin with us. We went for a drive to Oolloo Crossing and had a sit by the river relaxing while Stevo tried to catch a fish.
Stevo on the right of this picture having a cast.
Saturday night we had late birthday celebrations and it also happened to be Chris and my 11th wedding anniversary, so it was extra special. We ate, drank and were very merry, especially knowing we all had nice dry beds to curl up in that night! Zzzzzzzzzzz!

Deb and Chris enjoying a romantic moment.