We survived....just!!

What a laugh....or cry whichever way you choose to look at it! I would rather laugh myself. What started out as an absolute disaster ended up kind of OK in the end.
On arrival at Toowoon Bay caravan park it started raining. This we could cope with. Even for a couple of novice campers like ourselves we managed to contain the kids and set up the camper trailer. Where we made our mistake was we decided we would put up the awning even though the wind had picked up and what was just a bit of rain was quickly turning into a bit of a nasty storm. We got the poles up but hadn't got the ropes on when an enormous gust of wind blew up the whole awning and flipped it over the roof of the caravan.
The result was 3 snapped poles....2 from the roof and one of the upright poles, and one of the velco attachments torn. Needless to say, we were unable to use the awning for the remainder of the weekend. On the upside, the poles are replacable and on special at the moment. We picked the right month to break the poles! And better still the awning roof has no holes, how lucky is that?!
Once over the initial disaster, things got a little better except there were a couple of rowdy groups that the park management failed to keep in check. So both Friday and Saturday nights saw loud chatting and music until well past 2am. Not happy Jan! I know not all parks are like that, so we won't be gracing Toowoon Bay again soon, or maybe even ever.
A very different experience that's for sure. We are used to individual accommodation, not shared amenities, quiet nights and a little more luxury! I could certainly get used to it though, minus the noisy neighbours. I can't believe how rude some people are.....
Jason's reversing of the trailer was perfect, nothing to be nervous about at all!
Well that's it for now, any recommendations for nice quiet well managed parks would be appreciated for our next weekend away. Maybe a place with ensuite sites?
Anyway, take care until next time.

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER GIVE UP!!