so we are still here in Lennox Head. it is a truly wonderful place. we were gonna head up the coast to warmer weather and jobs, but we ran into a little problem... noticed the van was leaking gas yesterday... scary. not a lot, but gas nonetheless... completely terrified we drove it to a garage that Steph and her roommates frequent with their cars. i assumed a huge bill and terrible news and the depletion of my tiny little bank account. but, the world didn't crash all around me.. no, no, the mechanic informed us that we'd need to change a little part in the carburator or something like that... and it'll cost us about 60-80 dollars.. not so bad... we bring her in tomorrow, so we're FORCED to stay in this place for a few more days... the horror!