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Glad I could help you with your insomnia 😂

Thanks for the offer, Mitch! Unfortunately I've already started heading back towards Geelong as I have a few things planned over the coming week. 😊👍

@@MakingStuffGoingPlaces No worries at all look forward to the video to see what you got up to

They'll have enough space for weekend trips, possibly buying take away food, but yeah, anything longer will be hard to take enough stuff.

Thankyou 😁 I love the sunsets over the city. There was one night I was in my son's apartment, and the full moon dropped directly between 2 buildings in the city...looked amazing! Limited dronage from the GOR, unfortunately....it's all national park 😕

Absolutely!👍

😂 with the noise of the impact driver echoing off the building...we weren't discreet!

@@MakingStuffGoingPlaces😂😂

Thanks Helen. 😁👍

Yeah, they've used a tent before but not very comfortable or secure. Plus we were bored and needed something to do on the weekend 😂

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Thanks Sally. Yeah, a really deep bin under the back. We'll see how it goes. It's only for odd weekends away.

@@MakingStuffGoingPlaces my brother got a really good set of insulated window covers for his car cheap on Temu if they’re looking for something to cover the windows when they’re in it.

@sallyb1433 not a bad idea. Might be worth a look. 👍

😂 I may have strongly suggested that was a good colour.

@@MakingStuffGoingPlaces 🤣🤣🤣

Thanks Pauline. I may have talked him into the blue 😂

@MakingStuffGoingPlaces 😂🤣

​@@MakingStuffGoingPlacesyou talked me into waiting for it at least.. it was organically on the top of the list

Thanks Paul. It was only a quick job, but hopefully gives you ideas👍 You'll have a lot more room with the Caddy, that's for sure!😁

Should be a pretty good video!😉

😂 exactly! Saved so much travel time when we needed to go back.

Thanks 😁 we'll give it a try in a few weeks.

Thanks. Very simple but low cost "to see if we like it" was the plan.

Ok, nice. They'd have a bit more space to play with in a RAV4. Pretty tight in the Puma, but it'll do for a start 😁

Quick and easy to see how they go 😁

Thanks 😁👍

Bought that one just before my Ford employee discount ran out 😂 We did consider and inflatable but the issue was the width. Fortunately there's a really deep bin in the back, but we'll see how they go. 😁

Storage is always an issue. The front seats can store a few items when the bed is made up. Kurt will have to work out ventilation as well.

@jazzycool2950 absolutely. For weekend overnights, they'll manage for now. He's planning to get some weather shields so he can leave the windows cracked a bit. Just need to sort out some bug mesh 😁

@ Window socks/sunshade can be used to make into a makeshift bug screens.

@ That’s interesting. I’m looking for a solution to the bug/mosquito issue. I’ll look into it 👍

😂 yeah that's a spanner in the works. Maybe get used to lying on your side with your knees bent 😁😉

Thanks Michael 🙂

Thanks Sean. I think the only time you'll have issues with removed seats is if you need to do a roadworthy inspection. I've removed seats to carry my bike in the past and also never been questioned.

Thanks Lucius ☺️ Yeah, I went without a van for a year or so while my current one was in order....it's so good being able to wander off whenever you want 😁👍

Ha agreed! just trying to work out if i keep my GU patrol and tack a small caravan on the back or get rid of it and get a transit/hiace. I love being able to pull over, close the curtains and hop in the back. Anyway thanks for the reply, safe travels, enjoy the great Ocean Road. Do a video on Warrnambool! 😎

@dogmanxz yeah, definitely agree on the convenience of a van. Plus no trailer gives a bit more flexibility in some respects. Pluses and minuses to both options. Not sure I have enough time in Warrnambool to cover everything, but will get some footage 👍

At the end of the day, everyone makes do with what they have and what fits into their budget. In reality, they could just use a swag, but this is an option that's about the same cost and offers far better comfort and security. Once his budget allows, he does plan to get a van. But that will be in the future.

​@@MakingStuffGoingPlaces Totally agree. At the end of the day, money talks 😬

@@MakingStuffGoingPlaces I car camp in a Prius and the tailgate tent for under $90 was a total game changer.

@Sydneywizard that's a pretty good price!👍

Thanks Jason ☺️ You'll have to strap in for the Great Ocean Road video.....I think it will be a big one!

😂 definitely on the list for future upgrades....though buying a van might be easier.

Morning, I enjoyed seeing the build. Can't wait to see it in action

@DaisyLarson4936 we'll see how well they sleep 😁

@@MakingStuffGoingPlaces well without being too rude, I thought it wouldn't be much use on a honeymoon LOL

@DaisyLarson4936 😂😂 possible clearance issues?😉

😂😂 love it! Fewer banana cutting sessions required 😁 I don't see me ever living in Geelong again either. Planning to sell the house in a few years and roll the cash into my superannuation...try to reduce my tax! Sometimes it's a bit of an effort to do videos, but mainly when I'm doing things that I don't think are all that exciting. When I'm in new places, it's actually quite fun putting them together. I turn away from tracks more frequently due to fear of scratching my paintwork 😂. I'll only go down tracks if I'm confident I can make it out again and if it's too rough, I can take the bike instead, or just walk. Given that I've spent the last year mostly between Sydney and Port Stephens and always found new things to do and see, I don't think you would run out of places to go without off road capabilities. Sure, there will be some extras places you could visit and stay, but I don't feel like I'm lacking in my travels.

Thanks Garry 😊 The bike spat me off good and proper! Fortunately no real damage. I think this year will have far less annoyances than last. Always moving forward 😁👍

@@MakingStuffGoingPlaces and I hope the arm faired OK as well, do you think you may start venturing back towards Newy to continue your lessons ?

@gold4leaf luckily my other arm took most the impact. The more people I talk to about paragliding, the more I think I should continue. It's a big time commitment...more than I originally thought, but in the long term should be a lot of fun.

From what I've seen online, don't let it go over water in the autonomous modes. I only go over water when using the RCN3 remote. I've had no issues at all, but keeping more than 3m above the water is also good insurance, so it doesn't attempt to use its sensors to detect the surface.

😂👍 my heart just wasn't in it.

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now that would be fun :)

😂😂 I'm not sure I know any Rebecca's well enough to be spooning bananas with!

@@MakingStuffGoingPlaces Spooning with bananas...better than flossing with them lol

@DaisyLarson4936 😂😂👍

Looks like it's been crazy up there! Hope you've pulled through ok.

Thanks, I'm only ok but it's great that it's fun to watch. 😁👍

Yeah, the overcast weather doesn't help! I think I best stick to mountain bike tracks... walking tracks are dangerous 😂

Yeah, been there a few times in the past but worth another visit for sure!👍

@@MakingStuffGoingPlaces I'll be a Lysty next Thursday for my birthday! How long are you down in Melbourne for?

@ollien3359 nice! Thursday 30th? I haven't ridden there for years.

@@MakingStuffGoingPlaces Thursday the 23rd - I will be heading there mid-morning for a ride (possibly with the kids) and then my mum is bringing down my sister and brother in law who are over from Chile for a picnic by the lake. I haven't been to Lysty for a few months - I know they've been doing some excellent work there maintaining the trails. My big ride is from Cheltenham to Lyterfield (via Dandenong creek trail), do the blue loop and then ride home - but who would want to do that on their birthday with a belly full of cake?

@ollien3359 sounds like a great way to spend your birthday! I'll be on the other side of Melbourne all week, unfortunately, but should try to get down that way in the next few weeks for a ride. Happy birthday, mate!😁

Hopefully the final step will be sorted in the next few weeks, then clear skies ahead 😁👍

@@MakingStuffGoingPlaces On another note, I’m seriously looking at the Neo as my first drone. I want it for our yacht racing Do you think your son’s Drone with the 4 x Gimbal would be a better investment. I would like it to be able to adjust to more angles? I do love the follow factor and the cost of your model. 😀 Your footage has been amazing. Is that all done on the DJI Neo? If so that’s good enough for me.

@Yachtvancar get the Mini 3 or mini 4k. I'm not sure if the difference between those 2 but the neo struggles with wind, so if you want to chase yachts, you'll need more power. The Minis also have much better picture quality. You won't have any of the following modes with the DJI Minis, but I think it would be more suitable. I will buy one at some stage too, so I can fly in stronger wind conditions.

@@MakingStuffGoingPlaces thank you so much Jason. Good things to consider re wind. However, I really do like the ‘following’ mode. I’ll buy yours and you can buy a mini LOL

@Yachtvancar 😂 I'll probably use both because I like the following too. DJI just released the Flip which is a bigger version of the Neo. It is better in the wind but not as good as the Mini. The flip also has the same picture quality as the Mini....but if course, more expensive than the Neo.

😂 can't do specialised banana slicing in every video. It a very complicated process 😁 The weather's actually been fine down here. I even avoided a big storm that came through Melbourne when I was in Geelong. Hope you don't get flooded out! Doesn't sound like fun. Fortunately didn't do too much damage when I stacked, but did get blood on my sheets that night 🙄

@ I’ve been anticipating all the new ways you’d be cutting your bananas lol 😂 Glad you didn’t get hurt too badly & that you managed to avoid the wild weather!

2 days with no power! Wow, sounds like it's been really rough up that way. Hope you haven't sustained too much damage from it. I'll stop complaining about the cold, overcast days down here 😂 And yeah, riding over rocks is always pushing my luck 😂

@@MakingStuffGoingPlaces rough is understatement still a lot haven’t got power yet but we survive pulled out my camp stove that was a blessing at least was able to make cuppa & cook haven’t driven around too much a lot of trees down tho .enjoy Melbourne I’m sure it’s heading your way 🤭 nah hopefully went out to sea

@coral8313 I just saw some video of all the sand washed up on the Newcastle waterfront...😳 Crazy and sounds like it was worse up your way!

@ yeah saw that heaps of pics on Facebook of all the lightning strikes we apparently had over 3000 lucky I don’t get scared of storms

@coral8313 that's crazy! Would have been pretty wild.

Thanks Winston. Appreciate it 😊👍

@anniegabriel5892 Yesterday my hubby remarked when he was at The Hills District, "We are back to Winter. So cold and windy here" 🌬 ⛈️

Oh wow! That's colder than Melbourne 😂

I'm just using Strava to record them. Also use Trailforks to find MTB trails.

Thanks Sean. Shocked me how I got spat off the bike😂 it snagged hard! Gradually the skies are clearing 😁

😂😂 I'll have a chat to Parks Vic and request they put up a sign with my rego number on it...

Yeah, won't be long before I head north again 😁

Good to hear the scenery is much nicer North when are you paragliding again? Newcastle is a top spot 👍

@DebraLoosemore not sure or even if I'll get back to paragliding. It's a very big time investment to get to the point where I can fly in more locations.

@@MakingStuffGoingPlaces maybe you could try wind surfing in Lake Macquarie they fly along there with the right conditions 😊

@DebraLoosemore yeah, thought about that but the problem is storing the board inside the van. Paragliders fold up very small, which is one reason why I went that way.

😂thanks Robyn!👍

Thanks Steven! 😊 It really nice to be able to share things I do with everyone here!👍

I might do a great Ocean road run in the coming few weeks...not totally sure yet.