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24th September 2013, 09:29 PM #16
Have a good trip Neil, looking forward to updates & pics.
Regards Rumnut.
SimplyWoodwork
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24th September 2013, 09:32 PM #17
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24th September 2013, 09:33 PM #18
Hi Neil
There's a few of us that get together on a semi regular basis here in Canberra - you'd be welcome to join us for a catch up - let us know when your in town and we will see what we can do. Nathan (delbs on here) is organising a pen turning fiesta at some stage, so it could be that it could coincide with that. Hopefully he'll jump on here and update the details.
TravSome days we are the flies; some days we are the windscreen
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24th September 2013, 09:35 PM #19
Just realised you and delbs have already been talking about this. I'm only a few days off the pace...
Some days we are the flies; some days we are the windscreen
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24th September 2013, 09:39 PM #20
Nathan is apparently thinking of doing a 2nd get together when I'm there . Look forward to meeting up. I lived in Canberra back in the 80's working as a structural engineering consultant, it's where I also used to run numerous martial arts classes, mainly on the south side.
Neil____________________________________________Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new
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24th September 2013, 09:43 PM #21Some days we are the flies; some days we are the windscreen
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29th September 2013, 06:44 PM #22
It's getting closer for me to post a date shortly. Are you staying in a camp site already Neil? I'd offer to host your camper mate but i dont have any room in our driveway sorry I'm not sure of any campsites on north side but pretty sure there's a few south side. You may have a better idea than me living there in the 80,s lol i havent been that way for a while
That should be good timing with you carrying your casting gear as I'll be looking at getting my own casting molds and a pressure chamber looking forward to catching up
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29th September 2013, 06:46 PM #23
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1st October 2013, 09:18 PM #24Senior Member
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A few tips for WA
Hi Neil,
A few tips from a local
Up north you need to be aware some of the area's you may want to visit/camp require permission from the local aboriginal groups/councils/corporations etc.
Crocodile country...sleep on top of your vehicle even if you are miles away from the water holes/beach, really only applies to a tent...but
If you plan to go off the beaten track tell the local cops where you are going and for how long and advise them when you get back / reach your destination. They will look for you if you are overdue.
Mobile phones are useless outside of the major towns. If you dont have a Telstra phone get a pre-paid one as all the rest are useless outside of Perth.
WA side of the border pretty much to Perth, if you get stuck/breakdown etc I can help. Will pm my contact details.
If you plan to stay in the Kalgoorlie/Goldfields area for a bit let me know I can suggest places to see/go/stay/explore etc.
One warning though, a lot of people come to Kal for a holiday and end up being here 10yrs later. Not sure why, the closest beach is 400+kms away.
Travel safe.
Shawn
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2nd October 2013, 10:43 PM #25
Thanks Shawn.
I was in the NT for 10 years and know all about those cheeky crocs . Not sure if I am going via Kal at this stage, I was thinking of doing the loop to perth via Albany (+ Dunn Rock & Kau Reserves maybe) then Bunbury/Mandurah.Neil____________________________________________Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new
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2nd October 2013, 10:55 PM #26SENIOR MEMBER
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Safe travels mate. Looking forward to reading your posts from the road.
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3rd October 2013, 09:18 PM #27
Well I am still here , but have finally finished packing the trailer and doing the odd jobs around the house. Now just need to pack camper, load up and go, tomorrow hopefully
Neil____________________________________________Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new
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3rd October 2013, 09:20 PM #28
Stopping off at a weighbridge first?
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4th October 2013, 11:47 PM #29
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5th October 2013, 10:07 PM #30Retired
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Safe travels and take it easy.