ST GEORGE - POPULATION: 2,411

FRIDAY 21.06.2013: The day began as any other, but deteriorated as it went on. We finally made it to St George and decided to visit IGA - as usual a trolley full of items. Paying with Eftpos and the heart wrenching "DECLINED" appears. After the event we remembered that all the direct debits come out today and GUESS WHAT - they did! Sybil was left at the check out with the trolley and Carole returned to the motorhome (parked out the front of the shop), to transfer money on the computer. Telsta as always, did not respond quickly. Meanwhile back in the store the lass that had served us had taken to standing on the podium (felt like this), telling all customers and other staff not to come to her lane as she was waiting for payment. Sybil finally suggested that she should put up her "Lane Closed" sign so as to negate the need for any further public announcements. Where is the car parked - Sybil pointed to the motorhome and both longingly stared at the motorhome waiting for the Financial Manager to make an appearance. Are you travelling - ah yes - how long do you think she will be - how long is a piece of string! We both finally breathed a sigh of relief as Carole came into view some (what felt like an eternity), 10 minutes later. The bill was paid and we hastily left the area!

We arrived at Beardmore Dam Freedom Camp 15 klms north of St George, with a 1 klm dirt road - turn at the first grid. We did and there was a series of huge pot holes that extended about 12 metres. Nav (Carole) immediately said that we should move on, but the driver in her infinite wisdom - not, determined that we would be able to make it without difficulty. Poodle Palace did make it down without incident (except for the big tilt into the pot hole), but it finally dawned on Sybil that exiting would actually be more difficult than entering. Had a l-a-r-g-e wine then returned to the pot holes to formulate an exit strategy!