Back at Basecamp

I arrived back here on thursday, a little earlier than planned, but it was just as well really. The rear puncture has been sorted, new heavy duty tube fitted, plus a spare front bought and have patched up the punctured rear. It was leaking in three places! It had been creased in the tyre which had caused it... I think.
Anyway, I also purchased some tyre levers, tube patch kit and had to get a new battery too! I think I must have drained the last gasps out of the old one limping back here on thursday, using the compressor at the side of the road about 6 or 7 times to get me "home". I tried charging it, but it was in vain. By the looks it was a cheap one anyway, I have now got a sealed version, straight off the shelf at Kmart! unbelievable really that they had the correct one, I was very surprised, even though the good fellows on KLR650.net said it could be bought off the shelf, thanks once again guys.
Again, a big thank you goes out to my "Queensland fixers" Ian & Paula, who have again extended their tremendous hospitality and h towards me and helping me out and help running me around to get the stuff needed to carry on, what will I do without them now??
Oh, I also "fashioned up" an extended rear carry plate bolted to the original one out of plywood covered in duc tape, as the rear bag I am carrying flops over the sides and covers the rear indicators, cant have that!
Last night here before I make my way towards the Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise, then dropping into New South Wales and Byron Bay.
Tonight was a real treat, Ian has been slaving over the stove and oven this afternoon cooking an incredible roast lamb dinner, it was amazing to say the least, complete with a wonderful Jimmy Ollie inspired gravy (Jamie Oliver to you foreigners!) washed down with some Argie red wine and cheese cake to follow completed a magic dinner, thank you Ian! And thanks to you all, Ian, Paula, Jack, Hannah and not forgetting Rosie the nutty hound, for making me feel so welcome and making my stay very memorable.
Well its pack up time now and an early start in the morning, hopefully this time I'll get my new larger front sprocket from Caboolture Motorcycles too. See you in Surfers!