11 March, 2026 07:04

Strange night. Started very hot, too hot for a sheet, then I woke cold at around 2 AM. Awake for a long while and then woke again earlier than I thought.

Not a soul in the rest area.

So chilly and a night I wish I could have again, knowing it wouldn’t be disturbed and would be cold.

Seems I have to go back to the coast today which is overswamped by the travails of Waldrens.

But right now I’m covered in doonas and sipping coffee with the nyt, and in peace. No one has yet come in this morning. Not like a rest stop at all.

Tge photo is a night shot out the open window and needs a black background to do its thing.

7.26 AM

Glucose levels high all afternoon, night and still. Had 2 kransky rolls for the House visit and too late to get usual kyievs so had 2 pies and vegs last night. Feeling it.

First car in, per usual here a ute.

12.25 PM

BATEMANS BAY

Arrived about 45 minutes ago. Nothing in the P.O Box but the inverter has arrived at M’s. Picking it up tomorrow at 10.

M called while typing this and suggested I jump in for a swim. Great idea.

I don’t really want to be here but that is badly situated. I’m fortunate as hell.

2.20 PM

Waldrens Swamp. Bit early but I get a few hours before the stress. One bloke here, been here before, a motohome that opens out and he tows a car behind. Barry met him here once, said he said he’s been on the road since early 2000s.

He’s out there now lining up a satellite dish, on a 20m lead. No thanks.

Had a swim at Batehaven and another shower, beach, with shampoo. Late lunch because sugars so high.

Then to storage, dropped off a backpack that I bought at Vinnies Fyshwick that had too many pockets, a Big W plastic draw that didn’t fit anywhere, and about 6 brushes that fit the dustpans I altered for rain diverters. These few things make a difference and I’ve wanted to do it for weeks. Putting up with them.

Never seen Waldrens so neglected. Hoping for no ip my arses, no late night arrivals, no young louts, and no marsupial rat things splitting through the van at 2AM. Big asks.

6.40 PM

Stinking hot in the van, no breeze. Horrible. Bursting to have a towel shower but I’ll only get hot instantly again. Waiting until it’s darker. 3 more vans arrived, one an obvious old creep sleazebag. When the last van arrived the single occupant young girl wasn’t out of her seat before the sleaze is over there bailing her up. He even leaned against her van. I felt sick.

Anyway he’s gone and I don’t have to worry as the girl is quiet and well mannered.

It’s just badly hot. The van won’t cool down either until midnight.

Anyway, so far it’s good but this is the place of disruptive late turn ups.

7.15 PM Just had a quick towel off because 3 cars arrived and a caravan close but before that I stepped just here right next to the van to brush my teeth and was

Bitten By Fierce Ants

Stinging and burning like hell. I put firstly Rid on the lower left leg,where they got me, and then now Pinetarsol in case it’s stronger.

Never had the problem before. Really burning and screaming.

Council neglect. The place is overrun and a jungle mess.