DAY 7 - GLADSTONE

After a relaxing couple of days in Noosa, we reloaded Jiminy for the drive up to Gladstone in Central Queensland. It was a bit of a homecoming for Neil (he lived here for the last 6 years) and most of the time has been spent catching up with old work mates and friends. We had a fabulous night on Saturday night....we headed to one of the best (and only) restaurants in Gladstone for its "Deck Launch Party". Free Yellow champagne was flowing until Dord drank the very last drop....literally.

Dr "Chops" Malcolm (the local dentist) welcomed us this morning and it was a very successful visit for Dordie. Whilst, poor old Neil has to go back tomorrow to get his last 2 wisdom teeth yanked out (and another filing!).

We were saddened to hear the news about Steve Irwin the 'Crocodile Hunter' today. A freak accident and our thoughts go out to all his family and friends.

Wednesday we head further north to Mackay on our way to the Whitsunday’s for the weekend. We are looking forward to catching up with some of Dord's old work friends in Mackay on Wednesday night. Then we can't wait to see everyone on Daydream Island for Jackie & Garreth's wedding!

Lee, make sure you have the champagne chilled for our arrival on Friday!

PS. Happy Father’s Day to Bruce & Ian!