getting cranky now
Submitted: Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 at 10:27
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amandaj
Twice now I have tried to book somewhere that has a website only to find out that it's not open to visitors anymore after I have phoned or emailed to make a booking.
Why keep these websites up without any mention of it being closed???
Nardoo Station in
Cunnamulla is closed, as is Windermere Station in
Winton (only open to group bookings).
So frustrating, we had our hearts set on these
places and now it's all turning to bleep :(
Reply By: vk1dx - Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 at 11:07
Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 at 11:07
Totally agree. Very frustrating. And the books are just as bad.
One thing that I learnt very early in the WWW world is that "Everything is not dated - so some stuff is DEAD weight". And by the sound of it you have found plenty of that DEAD weight.
When planning something like what you are after I first TALK to the local tourist office. At least they should know who is still operating/alive. After that I then go to the place's website if they have one or ring them up. I did not have any problems booking a family group trip and an extended
Kimberley trip fur us doing it this way.
Phil
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Reply By: Member - Bruce C (NSW) - Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 at 11:27
Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 at 11:27
Hi Amanda,
Just wing it mate, the trip will take on a bit of the magical mystery tour then and add to the experience.
If you book in then you have a timetable to meet and may miss many things along the way. You will find some accommodation at your destinations. More mystery.
I know when you are working time is limited so all the more reason to limit the stress.
As for computers they are the best and worst toy man ever invented and just occasionally you can actually do some real work with them
Cheers and good luck, Bruce.
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Follow Up By: amandaj - Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 at 19:24
Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 at 19:24
ahhh we used to be able to wing it, definitely much more fun, but now with 3 small children in the mix winging it doesn't always work.
We have the 1st week booked, the middle 2 weeks are finding whatever and the last week is booked, a good compromise I think :)
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Follow Up By: Alloy c/t - Friday, Jun 17, 2011 at 06:33
Friday, Jun 17, 2011 at 06:33
Like to see anyone "wing it" for space or accommadation out
Roma way , if you have'nt booked you have no hope , motels are permanently booked by the mines and it gets worse during cattle sale days.
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