BarKer
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Remember to keep a spot for Kerri and IHave a safe and great tirp you blokes
Next year for me (very hopeful), July I reckon.
Cape York - 2015!
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Xtremlyfathead
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Guys unfortunately I'm gunna have to bail on this trip.
Ive got to have knee surgery in the next few weeks and funds don't stretch far enough to cover both.
This sucks being so close to going but can't do much about it.
If any of the campsites or ferries have been booked and paid by anyone please let me know and I'll sort out payment.
Have a great trip guys.
Ive got to have knee surgery in the next few weeks and funds don't stretch far enough to cover both.
This sucks being so close to going but can't do much about it.
If any of the campsites or ferries have been booked and paid by anyone please let me know and I'll sort out payment.
Have a great trip guys.
bugsy
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Lmao You a real man come on yobbo
hiluxdriver
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Mate thats a real shame you can't make it, i was looking forward to catching up with you again.
I really hope the surgery goes well and the recovery is a swift one.
I have a desert trip in the back of my mind for next year, so we'll see what happens hey.
Wang
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Thats a real bummer Fathead.
Who we goin to put shit on around the fire
Hope the knee op goes well and sure we'll see ya on the trails soon.
coolumbla
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that really sucks mateThats a real bummer Fathead.
Who we goin to put shit on around the fire
Hope the knee op goes well and sure we'll see ya on the trails soon.
dan was actually asking about you the other day!
coolumbla
Well-Known Member
hmm
so have almost stopped buying things
new console arrived so ned to be put in
old uhf got fixed under warranty so don't need the new one i bought
new tyres thursdau
car to mechanic next week to fix the myriad of things he found ( hat it when you take it fro a check and he comes out with a notebook and its full!)
albury 4wd show tomorrow to see if there are new toys
wife is demanding i get all the shit out of the loungeroonm!
I'm sure she will miss me when leave for 5 weeks
so have almost stopped buying things
new console arrived so ned to be put in
old uhf got fixed under warranty so don't need the new one i bought
new tyres thursdau
car to mechanic next week to fix the myriad of things he found ( hat it when you take it fro a check and he comes out with a notebook and its full!)
albury 4wd show tomorrow to see if there are new toys
wife is demanding i get all the shit out of the loungeroonm!
I'm sure she will miss me when leave for 5 weeks
richardlnsw
Moderator
Sorry to hear that, was looking forward to meeting you. Hope all goes well with the knee surgery.
As far as money, I have paid the deposit for Punsand Bay and you owe me $300....
Nah, just messing with you.The deposit I paid is sorted so you are fine mate, no need to worry at all. Just get that knee fixed and get back out on the tracks.
richardlnsw
Moderator
hmm
so have almost stopped buying things
wife is demanding i get all the shit out of the loungeroonm!
I'm sure she will miss me when leave for 5 weeks
Hah, they are all the same lol all my shit is gathering in the family room and on the patio table
cookie64
4x4 Earth Contributer
Isn't it amazing how so much gear that takes up so much space inside the house fits into the 4wdHah, they are all the same lol all my shit is gathering in the family room and on the patio table
Have a great trip guys, it is certainly a must do again trip
Oh and do watch out for the big lizards
cheers
underdog
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Sorry to hear it mate! Was looking forward to meeting you mate (if I haven't already that is, if so I apologise- my memory is terrible!) Hope the surgery goes well mate, take it easy in recovery and look forward to seeing you out on the tracks sometime in the near future.
I seem to be an easy target most trips? hahaThats a real bummer Fathead.
Who we goin to put shit on around the fire
Ain't nobody complaining at my house?? Haha. The silence/mess is goldenHah, they are all the same lol all my shit is gathering in the family room and on the patio table
I'm building my rear storage thing today. Also hoping to fit the bullbar if this shite weather will just piss off for a minute!!
Time is precious these days; only my 5th full day off in the last 95!
Les PK Ranger
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itlldoo
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can't wait guys,
been working flat out 48 days straight now, just about f@#$&d
cars all good, just change the oil before leaving
wont have time to rebuild the winch, but I'm sure there will someone to help me out of the sh#t
that's IF I get stuck that is
cape trib sounds great will see you guys there, all going well on the 7th or close too
been working flat out 48 days straight now, just about f@#$&d
cars all good, just change the oil before leaving
wont have time to rebuild the winch, but I'm sure there will someone to help me out of the sh#t
that's IF I get stuck that is
cape trib sounds great will see you guys there, all going well on the 7th or close too
richardlnsw
Moderator
Going to have a good mob at Cape Trib, see you there Todd.
hiluxdriver
Well-Known Member
I had someone write to me this weekend highlighting some safety issues that have not yet been raised, and suggestions to improve it.
- First aid. I and I'm sure most of you will be carrying a basic first aid kit in the car, but if something semi serious or life threatening arises who knows what to do? Do we have anyone on the trip who is a qualified first aider who will volunteer for this role on the trip?
- Next of kin. In the hopefully very unlikely event that someone is very seriously injured how is this going to be relayed back to their family? The suggestion was that the details are written on a piece of paper, placed in a sealed envelope and given to the trip leader. At the conclusion of the trip envelopes will be returned. Sound fair to everyone?
- Medical history. If anyone has any conditions, allergies or is on any prescribed meds that can prohibit them from certain activities, or will assist emergency services if the need arises, I suggest that these details are also written on a piece of paper in a sealed envelope and given to the first aider (if we have one - trip leader otherwise) to be returned at the conclusion of the trip.
- Emergency communications. I believe Richard will have your sat phone with you, are you comfortable in that being the trip emergency contact device? Will anyone have an EPIRB?
- Recoveries. Recoveries are most certainly going to happen on this trip, and they need to be conducted in a way that is not only safe for individuals, but gets vehicles out safely with minimal to no damage. Is there anyone on the trip who has any training in safe recovery (incl winching) that would like to volunteer for the role? If we have no-one then I suggest the driver of the stuck vehicle is to nominate 1 person to be in control of that recovery, not necessarily the person who is closest at the time.
richardlnsw
Moderator
I will have no problems using my sat phone for emergencies.
cookie64
4x4 Earth Contributer
Can I respectfully suggest everyone has one of these in there vehicle, oh & leave a spare set of keys in someone else's car in case doors lock or they get lost somehow
Wouldn't think you'd need an Epirb where your going and with the experienced group , but hey better to be safe I guess
cheers
Wouldn't think you'd need an Epirb where your going and with the experienced group , but hey better to be safe I guess
cheers
hiluxdriver
Well-Known Member
That's perfect, maybe we can all use one of these? The EPIRB question was just out of curiosity, it's not a necessity for this trip I don't think.
Thanks cookie
Wang
Well-Known Member
Thanks for that Cookie. I will print a heap and throw them in the car.
I always carry a spare key in the console on trips. Figured it better to drive home with a broken window then be stuck in the middle of nowhere if you loose your key. But good idea giving it to someone else
hiluxdriver
Well-Known Member
On a much more serious note, I went to BCF and picked up 3 barra lures that I was told will net me the biggest barras ever seen. Fishing guy there said that although it's not barra season these things are like mars bars to fat kids. So should we have a biggest barra landed comp or something?