In 1986 I flew to the Island of Maui and spent three months there.......3 winter months.... :good2:.......2007 I spent 6 weeks in Southern China learning to communicate in Mandarin........In February of 2014 .......I will begin my 4 week Australian Adventure with the 30th Anniversary Australian FJ Rally Crowning what should be a seriously Amazing Experience :yahoo:. I will be keeping a photo and video journal of the event and I would love to share this monumental voyage with you.....my fellow FJ members. Any stories, photos, suggestions, warnings ( other than Klav) :mocking: ,comments and tips are all welcome.....so please feel free to be part of this with me. The Flight is already booked and paid...now begins the planning stage. I have searched several forums and have only scratched the surface......so come aboard and share the ride with me......... :drinks:
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CanDman
have you planned an itinerary yet?
Quote from: Rhino on July 20, 2013, 08:09:21 PM
have you planned an itinerary yet?
Not yet......I have lots of time to research and field any suggestions.......but will likely put it all together sometime before February.......
You certainly must come to south east Queensland (Gold Coast-Brisbane-Sunshine Coast) and take up with a bunch of us that live in this wonderful area.
BTW we are closed all day every second Tuesday and on every Thursday between 10.00am and 2.00pm, you will need to bring your own toilet paper and toothpaste.
And every Monday is a public holiday :biggrin:
:rofl2:.....it will be a holiday everyday for me.... :lol:.....so if you have the time...preferably at night...lets go out and do the town....... :hi:
...we can rev it up
JERRY HARRISON - Rev It Up (12'' Inches) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0C2ukoduTk#)
Kev
Well first will need to know what sort of things you like.
If you like glitter and stuff the Gold Coast strip would be the place.
If you like wide open spaces anywhere west of the east coast.
So what type of things do you want to get up too.
Cheers
Quote from: roverfj1200 on July 21, 2013, 05:13:27 PM
Well first will need to know what sort of things you like.
If you like glitter and stuff the Gold Coast strip would be the place.
If you like wide open spaces anywhere west of the east coast.
So what type of things do you want to get up too.
Cheers
Things I like to do.........hmmmmmmmm lets see........ :scratch_one-s_head:.......
Swimming....golfing....racing....concerts....clubbing....pubbing......jet skiing...sky diving (anyone else?).....snorkeling.....fishing........camping..............resorts.....FJ Rallys........bird watching......(between 20 and 60) :mocking:
drumming........(jam night at the local bar)......eating :nyam1:.....and most of all...meeting strange new people !!!!! :drinks:
CanDman
Sounds like up and down the east coast would be the go for you.
If you can stare at this picture for a few hours, and still want to stare at it for a bit more, I'd stick to the east coast and stay clear of the wide open spaces we have.
(http://images.mynikonlife.com.au/photos/14112/large/Nullarbor_Goes_on_forever.JPG?1292577509)
Quote from: Rhino on July 21, 2013, 08:01:19 PM
Sounds like up and down the east coast would be the go for you.
If you can stare at this picture for a few hours, and still want to stare at it for a bit more, I'd stick to the east coast and stay clear of the wide open spaces we have.
(http://images.mynikonlife.com.au/photos/14112/large/Nullarbor_Goes_on_forever.JPG?1292577509)
lol.......after some input from several people......looks like that will be the best option.......I may even extend my visit by another 2 weeks.......a week earlier then the 20th of Feb....and a week later then the 20th of March....so that would be from the 13th of Feb through to the 27th of March...we'll see.......I will contact the booking agent tomorrow...... :good2:
CanDman
oops meant to say, if you can't stare at that picture stay clear of the wide open spaces
Sydney is the place where the grown ups live, we don't do play, just work, work, work, prolly fit in 10 mins for coffee, if you don't mind us taking phone call while we drink said coffee :lol:
Quote from: FJSpringy on July 22, 2013, 04:14:29 AM
Sydney is the place where the grown ups live, we don't do play, just work, work, work, prolly fit in 10 mins for coffee, if you don't mind us taking phone call while we drink said coffee :lol:
Do what you got do Mr Grown up :ireful:......but I am still a kid...and I am coming there to play !!!! :yahoo:
.......I am not totally unsympathetic however to your plight.......we Canucks wrote a little ripper just for guys like you.......... :empathy2:
RUSH ~ Live ~ Working Man ~ 2002 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klVkBFWvA3M#ws)
Canenjoyyourcoffeeman
:rofl:
WOW.....WHAT A PLACE TO SPEND A MONTH
There's Nothing Like Australia: Queensland (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef2xx987bOo#ws)
......NOW I SEE WHY THE CRIME RATE IN BRITAIN SHOT UP SO HIGH IN THE LATE 18TH CENTURY........WHAT A PUNISHMENT :yahoo: !!!!!
I am going to be planning a number of excursions.....and anyone is welcome to join me. One of those excursions will be diving the reef.....is anyone into scuba diving and is certified? let me know if you are and are interested.....also a few rounds of golf.....anyone play? Let me know...there are few trax I want to hit....and what else......an Outback Adventure....I am planning to do a 4 or 5 day Outback jaunt......in an RV CAMPER....if no one is into it...no worries at all......I don't mind flying solo at all..... :bye2:
Kev
Kev
Let me know which courses you want to play and I'll let you if you can get on without a member playing with you.
Baldy
Quote from: baldy3853 on July 29, 2013, 08:24:43 AM
Kev
Let me know which courses you want to play and I'll let you if you can get on without a member playing with you.
Baldy
............sounds great Baldy.....I spent hours tonight putting a list of courses that looked nice....and there appears to quite a few.....Brookwaters/New South Whales/Barnbougle/The National/Hamilton Island/Elenora/The Grand/Terry Hills/Bonville/Sanctuary Cove/Naroom/Sea Temple/Robina/Monash/Tallwoods/Laguna Whitsundays/Mollymook(Hilltop).......any sugguestions....? (popcorn)
Kev
Brookwater in Qld is the Augusta of the southern hemisphere designed by Greg Norman nice course, can get on there,
The National don't know might be right pain in the butt but would be a good course to have a hit, very much like NSW:dash2:
Elanora, Sydney nice course but might be hard to get onto, can always try,
The Grand mmmmm NOPE you have to really Know someone for here very exclusive,
Bonville yes and a great course to boot, near Coffs Harbour, Sanctuary Cove have to stay there to get on and still hard, Monash is nice, NSW is very nice links course but Not unless u know a member, Robina is good, Mollymook haven't played there in over 30 yrs lol, Laguna not played there, Narooma nice course but is tough in the wind lol.
Barnbougle is Tassie and don't know anything about it, and its cold :-P
Don't know of Tallwoods but could be interesting.
Sea Temle I know nothing of it.
There are a lot to choose from, if you can't get on some and you want to spend a few days in Sydney the Eastern suburbs have the best, NSW, St Michaels, The Lakes, Bonnie Doon Royal Sydney ( all very exclusive, members only) then there's The Coast, which is next to St Micks and is very challenging course at 1/2 the price and some nice scenery.
I could go on about them but not here, pm me and I'll send you my email address
Baldy
Quote from: baldy3853 on July 30, 2013, 11:23:40 AM
Kev
Brookwater in Qld is the Augusta of the southern hemisphere designed by Greg Norman nice course, can get on there,
Yeah, he also designed tha one in Pelican Waters (Sunshine Coast). My favourite is Tanawha par 3 but I set a high standard. I use to own an 18 hole golf course in Tanawha once. It was the best course ever and had more realistic rules. (That I set of course). Even had a sign displaying them (got a pic somewhere). 1. Anyone without rust on their Irons not allowed ta play. 2. Socks are banned. (including feet and irons). 3. Anyone not supplying their own beer must hit off while standing on a tyre.
The greens had fibreglass rods with flags attached etc and a lot of mates reckoned it was the best course they played on. Problem was the lack of acreage, so I only made six holes and each fairway crossed each other in many places. Much better design than Greg Norman`s Cause ya went pass the bar 3 times every 18 holes...But shotgun starts were really dangerous!...Let me know if ya need to borrow some Golf Clubs...but if ya want a real Aussie Golf course that`s better sized than poofy Augusta, this one is the best:..
World's Longest Golf Course - Nullarbor Links (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L66IdZBlRSY#ws)
Les Simpsons / Homer lèche des crapauds psychotropes ! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFn7BV-GQ6M#)
I guess we could find something for ya (In date order):
http://worldsbk.com.au/world-sbk-home (http://worldsbk.com.au/world-sbk-home)
Melbourne food & wine festival.
Adelaide Fringe festival
http://www.southaustralia.com/info.aspx?id=9002347 (http://www.southaustralia.com/info.aspx?id=9002347)
Brisbane Comedy festival
http://www.holidaycoast.net.au/ (http://www.holidaycoast.net.au/)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Coast_(New_South_Wales) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Coast_(New_South_Wales))
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpine_Way (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpine_Way)
https://nmrm.com.au/ (https://nmrm.com.au/)
http://kevinswilderness.com/NSW/warrumbungle.html (http://kevinswilderness.com/NSW/warrumbungle.html)
Brisbane Irish festival esp St Patricks Day celebrations http://www.visitbrisbane.com.au/Travel/About-Brisbane/Feature-Story.aspx?id=12389 (http://www.visitbrisbane.com.au/Travel/About-Brisbane/Feature-Story.aspx?id=12389)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=$1#errorPrivate video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=$1#errorPrivate%20video)
Quote from: The General on August 01, 2013, 09:46:52 AM
I guess we could find something for ya (In date order):
http://worldsbk.com.au/world-sbk-home (http://worldsbk.com.au/world-sbk-home)
Melbourne food & wine festival.
Adelaide Fringe festival
http://www.southaustralia.com/info.aspx?id=9002347 (http://www.southaustralia.com/info.aspx?id=9002347)
Brisbane Comedy festival
http://www.holidaycoast.net.au/ (http://www.holidaycoast.net.au/)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Coast_(New_South_Wales) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Coast_(New_South_Wales))
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpine_Way (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpine_Way)
https://nmrm.com.au/ (https://nmrm.com.au/)
http://kevinswilderness.com/NSW/warrumbungle.html (http://kevinswilderness.com/NSW/warrumbungle.html)
Brisbane Irish festival esp St Patricks Day celebrations http://www.visitbrisbane.com.au/Travel/About-Brisbane/Feature-Story.aspx?id=12389 (http://www.visitbrisbane.com.au/Travel/About-Brisbane/Feature-Story.aspx?id=12389)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=$1#errorPrivate video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=$1#errorPrivate%20video)
Hey... I think I found the first Snowy River Rally...........just look at all the
Flying
Jockeys.......yeeeeeehaaaaaaaa
Man from Snowy River (Son of Man) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzwxggojM9k#ws)
30 years later...this one should also be a beaut..........except the theme is backwards.......which makes sense........back then........it was about a boy becoming a man.......this one will be about men becoming boys .......perfect !!!!
:good2: Yeah you found a good clip there Mate. That film is based on an old poem and here it is: http://www.middlemiss.org/lit/authors/patersonab/poetry/snowy.html (http://www.middlemiss.org/lit/authors/patersonab/poetry/snowy.html)
(I had a version of it on another thread)
Suspect we got a bit of work in front of us ta get you up to speed with our poetic sophistication as well as music, but will keep tryin. :empathy3: ummmm....what day is it? ...(My brotherinlaw was the original drummer in this ausssie band from the seventies:-
http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CEEQuAIwAg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DrBJLoYd8xak&ei=rCX7UeuEBY3VkwWY7oHACQ&usg=AFQjCNHJsa6P6AuyleX924AAJO6oSZooaA (http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CEEQuAIwAg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DrBJLoYd8xak&ei=rCX7UeuEBY3VkwWY7oHACQ&usg=AFQjCNHJsa6P6AuyleX924AAJO6oSZooaA)
[url =PUT LINK HERE (http://www.wherever (http://www.wherever)) ] WRITE WHATEVER HERE[/url]
take out the ()and the "PUT LINK HERE" from the above.
Take a look at how it is as a quote.
SNOWY POEM (http://www.middlemiss.org/lit/authors/patersonab/poetry/snowy.html)
Easy Beats (http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CEEQuAIwAg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DrBJLoYd8xak&ei=rCX7UeuEBY3VkwWY7oHACQ&usg=AFQjCNHJsa6P6AuyleX924AAJO6oSZooaA)
Quote from: The General on August 01, 2013, 10:36:26 PM
:good2: Yeah you found a good clip there Mate. That film is based on an old poem and here it is: http://www.middlemiss.org/lit/authors/patersonab/poetry/snowy.html (http://www.middlemiss.org/lit/authors/patersonab/poetry/snowy.html)
(I had a version of it on another thread)
Suspect we got a bit of work in front of us ta get you up to speed with our poetic sophistication as well as music, but will keep tryin. :empathy3: ummmm....what day is it? ...(My brotherinlaw was the original drummer in this ausssie band from the seventies:-
http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CEEQuAIwAg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DrBJLoYd8xak&ei=rCX7UeuEBY3VkwWY7oHACQ&usg=AFQjCNHJsa6P6AuyleX924AAJO6oSZooaA (http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CEEQuAIwAg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DrBJLoYd8xak&ei=rCX7UeuEBY3VkwWY7oHACQ&usg=AFQjCNHJsa6P6AuyleX924AAJO6oSZooaA)
I hope I win some brownie points for this beauty........
My Country: recited by Dorothea Mackellar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5bNhQrKay0#ws)
By the way....if any one else is planning to head to the Aussie Rally.....PM me...........maybe we can hook up.
CanDman
Quote from: The General on August 01, 2013, 10:36:26 PM
:good2:
Suspect we got a bit of work in front of us ta get you up to speed with our poetic sophistication as well as music, but will keep tryin. :empathy3: ummmm....
50 Years Of Australian Rock & Roll (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd0pDy2ff-c#)
How am I doing so far???? Although I didn't hear anything from that electrical band.....what are they called........Alternate Current / Direct Current .........ona ighway to Snawy Reeva......sump mmm loike thet...... :good:
OK OBEEWON .............if you want do native...then I brining some deep rooted stuff along........and we can have a sing off............
The Canadian north Hyperventilating chant
Tumivut - Inuit Throat Singing - The Competition Song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnPh3GGykaI#)
VS.......
The Auzzie Outback Pow Wow Fire song
Aboriginal songs and dances from Bamyili, NT, 1980s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrFVTsZtqbQ#)
but no lighting up and haulin on a big didgeridoo and getting all groovy........no aids........
Moving to Australia DVD - the new promo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19YH3tJDWFU#ws)
......ok....so I go to bed last night and start pondering about my trip to Australia......before long...I pass out......as soon as I drifted off to sleep, I started to dream .......I was on a plane filled with clowns....a star trek convention...a bunch of monster mascots.....a group of military people......a section of rabbit suits and a bunch of Telly Savalas lookalikes......all crammed into this jet headed for the land Down Under.......once we landed ......I was immediately escorted to the customs area.........at first I was a bit nervous....cause they lead me into this tiny dark room with a single spot light....everything was black with a single light shining over a chair......I sat down in it and waited nervously for several minutes.......feeling as though I had done something wrong....(did someone plant some drugs on me?....what the?........)......finally some commandant comes in and begins interrogating me....asking me where I was from?...am I travelling alone?....why are you in Australia? Are you meeting someone?........Is your trip business or pleasure?......etc etc............after several minutes of intimidation and aggressive badgering...he finally asked me if I had a criminal record.......I sat there completely bewildered ...not sure how to answer that............ but after a few seconds I composed myself and said ........" I thought you didn't need one to get in here any more"
:mocking: :lol: :pardon: :wacko2: :rofl: :biggrin: :crazy: :rofl2:
Men At Work - Who Can It Be Now? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SECVGN4Bsgg#)
things are really shaping up......I have a feeling this journey is going to be one of those life changing experiences........and I can't wait to come there and play with my new friends.....
Great Southern Land (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHYnkWjApiU#ws)
There are a lot of us FJ blokes here hoping to help out with making it a Great stay. Looking forward to riding with you.
Cheers
Quote from: roverfj1200 on September 01, 2013, 02:35:28 AM
There are a lot of us FJ blokes here hoping to help out with making it a Great stay. Looking forward to riding with you.
Cheers
I am humbled by the love and kindness you all have shown me.....it will be a blast making a photo and video journal of the experience........should be lots of fun and lot of laughs...... :drinks:
........and I promise to use editorial discretion......you know...just in case some of the old fogies come out of their cocoons and remember how to enjoy themselves again
Cocoon (1985) - Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9BSsIX2j7M#ws)
Michael Sembello - Gravity (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0LSWOK5B38#)
and no......I am not bringing any snow with me.... :lol:
Kev
Someone asked me today if I was really heading to Australia this winter to Snowy River Mountain to behold the cold SOUTH SIDE OF THE SKY...............and of course......I answered......
..............................................................................YES
South Side of the Sky by Yes in 1080p HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TdhZscQu_M#ws)
to which he replied...................... COOL
Now.....on the warmer side of things......since I will be leaving the cold behind me........
Australia - the land down under. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIB5Tc-m5Hg#ws)
MAGNIFIQUE !!!
Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast - Australia (HD / AC3) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k65KXsHWnR8#ws)
WOW......
....OK.....now that I know it will be bikini weather....I will have to bring my stiff board and something rub it down with........
Australia's Hottest Women Sydney Bikini Babes Ozface.com.au (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCvk9IIta50#)
....maybe one of the locals can show me how to catch a few waves .......
How to pick up a HOT Australian girl + PUA tips. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lePj1qlGgqc#)
...Or I could just be a typical conservative Canadian
Canadian Flag (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJrXpgT1Q2k#)
and just be polite and pay proper ......."LIP SERVICE" !!!!!! :blum1:
Max Webster - Lip Service (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMYSEFXSVgA#)
..I SHOULD BE DOWN UNDER...
I just want to go to that place in life........ where soul meets body.....and music follows me all of my days .... :music:........ ahhhh the Fantastic Journey of Life
Death Cab for Cutie - Soul Meets Body (video) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uizQVriWp8M#)
www.youtube.com/embed/2LlYs7WbezI (http://www.youtube.com/embed/2LlYs7WbezI)
www.youtube.com/embed/rn0lwGk4u9o (http://www.youtube.com/embed/rn0lwGk4u9o)
www.youtube.com/embed/ghfzVWAsMPo (http://www.youtube.com/embed/ghfzVWAsMPo)
Quote from: roverfj1200 on September 26, 2013, 11:54:43 PM
www.youtube.com/embed/2LlYs7WbezI (http://www.youtube.com/embed/2LlYs7WbezI)
www.youtube.com/embed/rn0lwGk4u9o (http://www.youtube.com/embed/rn0lwGk4u9o)
www.youtube.com/embed/ghfzVWAsMPo (http://www.youtube.com/embed/ghfzVWAsMPo)
"Where the bloody hell are you!" ...The middle link has a beach I virtually had to myself in the late seventies. Still got relatives there...and will be visiting on the way down to the Snowys...still quite deserted! The golf Course Roo shoot is from that area too! :good2:
Quote from: roverfj1200 on September 26, 2013, 11:54:43 PM
www.youtube.com/embed/2LlYs7WbezI (http://www.youtube.com/embed/2LlYs7WbezI)
www.youtube.com/embed/rn0lwGk4u9o (http://www.youtube.com/embed/rn0lwGk4u9o)
www.youtube.com/embed/ghfzVWAsMPo (http://www.youtube.com/embed/ghfzVWAsMPo)
Great links Rich...... :yahoo:.......now I have to go to work and try to focus on pounding nails....... :biggrin: ....not likely !!! :mail1:
Fraser Island looks cool
Aerial Images Circumnavigation of Fraser Island (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5DYKx2tKt8#ws)
I have to check this out !!!
Quote from: CanDman on October 14, 2013, 09:08:32 PM
Fraser Island looks cool
Aerial Images Circumnavigation of Fraser Island (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5DYKx2tKt8#ws)
I have to check this out !!!
Can have you there in 3 hours from my place... Pack ya swag and billabong mate. Oi and some cold tinnie's .
Quote from: roverfj1200 on October 14, 2013, 09:57:23 PM
Quote from: CanDman on October 14, 2013, 09:08:32 PM
Fraser Island looks cool
Aerial Images Circumnavigation of Fraser Island (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5DYKx2tKt8#ws)
I have to check this out !!!
Can have you there in 3 hours from my place... Pack ya swag and billabong mate. Oi and some cold tinnie's .
:sarcastic:......sounds great Rich.....looks like you had a nice ride this weekend...... :drinks:. Now....what the heck is a swag and a billabong.....and cold tinnies.......if I was to guess..I would say a swag is a swim suit...a billabong is water pipe for smoken weed. :wacko2:....and tinnies....sounds like beer... :crazy:...ok...so how did I do? :scratch_one-s_head:
Quote from: CanDman on October 14, 2013, 10:41:57 PM
Quote from: roverfj1200 on October 14, 2013, 09:57:23 PM
Quote from: CanDman on October 14, 2013, 09:08:32 PM
Fraser Island looks cool
Aerial Images Circumnavigation of Fraser Island (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5DYKx2tKt8#ws)
I have to check this out !!!
Can have you there in 3 hours from my place... Pack ya swag and billabong mate. Oi and some cold tinnie's .
:sarcastic:......sounds great Rich.....looks like you had a nice ride this weekend...... :drinks:. Now....what the heck is a swag and a billabong.....and cold tinnies.......if I was to guess..I would say a swag is a swim suit...a billabong is water pipe for smoken weed. :wacko2:....and tinnies....sounds like beer... :crazy:...ok...so how did I do? :scratch_one-s_head:
Nice try but a swag is a canvas bed roll used to sleep in, a Billabong is a water hole you would sleep by in your swag. And yes the tinnies are the beer you would drink watching the stars.
Quote from: roverfj1200 on October 15, 2013, 01:10:28 AM
Nice try but a swag is a canvas bed roll used to sleep in, a Billabong is a water hole you would sleep by in your swag. And yes the tinnies are the beer you would drink watching the stars.
Ha! I knew all three, but being married to an Aussie might be considered cheating.... :blush:
Quote from: FJmonkey on October 15, 2013, 01:40:03 AM
Quote from: roverfj1200 on October 15, 2013, 01:10:28 AM
Nice try but a swag is a canvas bed roll used to sleep in, a Billabong is a water hole you would sleep by in your swag. And yes the tinnies are the beer you would drink watching the stars.
Ha! I knew all three, but being married to an Aussie might be considered cheating.... :blush:
oh man ...I am f...cked......you're the only one I know who can help me with the language barrier........but you're the Monkey man......and you swing from tree to tree...and you love bananas.....so there is no way I can ask you to come with me :shok:
So what the hell am I going to do if I run into someone like this?
Banned Commercial - Sheaffers New Zealand Style D*ck Maintinence (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTUcf7rLPRU#)
......no way can I let some Didgeridoo blower come at me and peg me for a sucker...... :nea:
My dick is just fine... :mocking:
We'll take you to see kangaroos, you'll like them.
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Quote from: Klavdy on October 18, 2013, 10:13:29 PM
We'll take you to see kangaroos, you'll like them.
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You know it !!! be fucked if I don't bring my Marty Monster suit...and tussle a little with those over grown marsupials.........damn shame I can't find a single f....cking Auzzie who wants to get it on..... :pardon:.....except for "The General"..... fucking shame that I can't square dance....I am worried that his Birthday Party is going to be filled a lot of crutch swinging and wheel chair races.......I don't for the life of me know how to fake a good time.......please HELP !!!!!!! :sorry:
Quote from: CanDman on October 18, 2013, 10:29:12 PM
Quote from: Klavdy on October 18, 2013, 10:13:29 PM
We'll take you to see kangaroos, you'll like them.
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You know it !!! be fucked if I don't bring my Marty Monster suit...and tussle a little with those over grown marsupials.........damn shame I can't find a single f....cking Auzzie who wants to get it on..... :pardon:.....except for "The General"..... fucking shame that I can't square dance....I am worried that his Birthday Party is going to be filled a lot of crutch swinging and wheel chair races.......I don't for the life of me know how to fake a good time.......please HELP !!!!!!! :sorry:
After reading my post this morning....it occurred to me that I drank a little more than I thought.....
1. first of all....if Klav doesn't want to wrestle me....I will do the Roo
2. I actually love swinging a Cane.....as long as I don't overdose
3. I love wheel chair racing......I have a red ribbon from when I won my broken leg wheel chair race when I was 10
4. Square dancing...well......it's for squares.... :mocking:
5. I have found several Auzzies who want to have a good time....and I am looking forward to having many with you....
So....next time I jump into a bottle of Taquilla.....I will try not to be so colourful when expressing myself.... :biggrin:
Quote from: CanDman on October 19, 2013, 08:06:04 AM
Quote from: CanDman on October 18, 2013, 10:29:12 PM
Quote from: Klavdy on October 18, 2013, 10:13:29 PM
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After reading my post this morning....it occurred to me that I drank a little more than I thought.....
Whatcha talkin bout Willis (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw9oX-kZ_9k#)
1. first of all........I will do the Roo
2. I actually love swinging a Cane
3. I love wheel chair racing
4. Square dancing...well
5. I have found several Auzzies who want to have a good time...
Duly Noted. mmmmm..I like risky, competitive racing too... Cause of me dodgy hip I`ve been restricted ta being the Marshall in charge of the buried trip rope (only for the final) on Fraser Island ...Unusual race of distance against the clock (got pics somewhere)...Can`t publish the videos, but similar ta this....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=IEJjC7PFCiQ#t=0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=IEJjC7PFCiQ#t=0)
(... `ave they got fire extinguishers at tha Banjo?) :drinks:
Quote from: CanDman on October 19, 2013, 08:06:04 AM
Quote from: CanDman on October 18, 2013, 10:29:12 PM
Quote from: Klavdy on October 18, 2013, 10:13:29 PM
We'll take you to see kangaroos, you'll like them.
(http://i.imgur.com/5ZuqpGn.gif)
You know it !!! be fucked if I don't bring my Marty Monster suit...and tussle a little with those over grown marsupials.........damn shame I can't find a single f....cking Auzzie who wants to get it on..... :pardon:.....except for "The General"..... fucking shame that I can't square dance....I am worried that his Birthday Party is going to be filled a lot of crutch swinging and wheel chair races.......I don't for the life of me know how to fake a good time.......please HELP !!!!!!! :sorry:
After reading my post this morning....it occurred to me that I drank a little more than I thought.....
1. first of all....if Klav doesn't want to wrestle me....I will do the Roo
2. I actually love swinging a Cane.....as long as I don't overdose
3. I love wheel chair racing......I have a red ribbon from when I won my broken leg wheel chair race when I was 10
4. Square dancing...well......it's for squares.... :mocking:
5. I have found several Auzzies who want to have a good time....and I am looking forward to having many with you....
So....next time I jump into a bottle of Taquilla.....I will try not to be so colourful when expressing myself.... :biggrin:
AHHHHH the old drunk post....
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AHHHHH the old drunk post....
:crazy: :wacko1: :wacko2: :sorry: :blush:
Quote from: The General on October 19, 2013, 02:14:33 PM
Quote from: CanDman on October 19, 2013, 08:06:04 AM
Quote from: CanDman on October 18, 2013, 10:29:12 PM
Quote from: Klavdy on October 18, 2013, 10:13:29 PM
:
After reading my post this morning....it occurred to me that I drank a little more than I thought.....
Whatcha talkin bout Willis (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw9oX-kZ_9k#)
1. first of all........I will do the Roo
2. I actually love swinging a Cane
3. I love wheel chair racing
4. Square dancing...well
5. I have found several Auzzies who want to have a good time...
Duly Noted. mmmmm..I like risky, competitive racing too... Cause of me dodgy hip I`ve been restricted ta being the Marshall in charge of the buried trip rope (only for the final) on Fraser Island ...Unusual race of distance against the clock (got pics somewhere)...Can`t publish the videos, but similar ta this....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=IEJjC7PFCiQ#t=0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=IEJjC7PFCiQ#t=0)
(... `ave they got fire extinguishers at tha Banjo?) :drinks:
:rofl2: :biggrin: :crazy: :mocking: :dash2: :sarcastic: :rofl: :drinks: :wacko1:
Nice quote .....ROTFLMAO
...and I can't wait to get my ass lit up... :flag_of_truce:
Headpins - Don't It Make You Feel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYzySRvLD_0#)
Somewhere over there is a secret world ........that I want to see.......that's what I am ......thinking of.......
Peter Gabriel - Secret World, live (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN1zO-ejJvE#)
Secret land of big things
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Looks to me like I am going to have a..............
BIG TIME
Peter Gabriel - Big Time (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBAl9cchQac#)
PERFECT :good2:
Paul Hogan Ad 1984 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn_CPrCS8gs#)
I must admit Rich......Paul sure knows how to make a plug........
Australian Ad Australian Made Holidays Magazine Paul Hogan - 1984 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNYRTwHZ1IM#)
I'll do my best to keep the local waitress's game fully busy..... :mocking:
Some great areas here like
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You need to obey the signs
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You can catch a drink at the local.
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F*#K Me a crab
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Watchout for the dogs
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Meet up with friends.
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You can take a pic or two
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BUT watch out for the wasps
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No matter who you are its a great place to pack your swag and have a look around.
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You never know me mates might pop round.
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Come on over I will chuck a shrimp (Prawn) on the barbie for you.
Great pics Richard, Pure Australiana.
Hey Rich.....awesome pics .....I can't wait to get there !!!!
Kev
This ones for you Ray ...... :music:.... :good2:
Toto - Africa (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTQbiNvZqaY#)
Quote from: roverfj1200 on November 12, 2013, 12:24:32 AM
Come on over I will chuck a shrimp (Prawn) on the barbie for you.
Shrimp just fall through unless you put a bunch on a skewer. Here in the States many call Prawns Giant Shrimp. When I feel the need to insult another and not offend others in earshot I call them variegated raw prawns. As you were, mini-rant over....
.........That's not a shrimp..... :blush:
Giant Tiger Prawn caught in Swan River Australia (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAhcUqrXoEQ#)
THAT'S A SHRIMP :drinks:
allegedly DFAT is monitoring this post with fear and anticipation, ACBPS are offering counseling services to their staff. (popcorn)
Quote from: CanDman on August 23, 2013, 07:03:07 PM
......ok....so I go to bed last night and start pondering about my trip to Australia......before long...I pass out......as soon as I drifted off to sleep, I started to dream .......I was on a plane filled with clowns....a star trek convention...a bunch of monster mascots.....a group of military people......a section of rabbit suits and a bunch of Telly Savalas lookalikes......all crammed into this jet headed for the land Down Under.......once we landed ......I was immediately escorted to the customs area.........at first I was a bit nervous....cause they lead me into this tiny dark room with a single spot light....everything was black with a single light shining over a chair......I sat down in it and waited nervously for several minutes.......feeling as though I had done something wrong....(did someone plant some drugs on me?....what the?........)......finally some commandant comes in and begins interrogating me....asking me where I was from?...am I travelling alone?....why are you in Australia? Are you meeting someone?........Is your trip business or pleasure?......etc etc............after several minutes of intimidation and aggressive badgering...he finally asked me if I had a criminal record.......I sat there completely bewildered ...not sure how to answer that............ but after a few seconds I composed myself and said ........" I thought you didn't need one to get in here any more"
:mocking: :lol: :pardon: :wacko2: :rofl: :biggrin: :crazy: :rofl2:
So this wasn't a dream.........it was a Prophecy......!!! hmmmmm. Maybe Klav is right.....maybe all the bad shit that happens to us.......is just self fulfilled fear.......... Well......I won't back down !!! I have nothing to hide but my own enthusiasm......and even that I can not hide very well........ :flag_of_truce:
Quote from: CanDman on November 15, 2013, 11:11:05 PM
This ones for you Ray ...... :music:.... :good2:
Toto - Africa (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTQbiNvZqaY#)
Thanks Kev....this one is my style....Nice One. (Sorry, I know it was for Ray...but I`m luv`n it...played it a number of times already!)
....I see light at the end of your tunnel, grasshopper! :drinks:
Quote from: The General on November 16, 2013, 06:30:27 PM
Quote from: CanDman on November 15, 2013, 11:11:05 PM
This ones for you Ray ...... :music:.... :good2:
Toto - Africa (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTQbiNvZqaY#)
Thanks Kev....this one is my style....Nice One. (Sorry, I know it was for Ray...but I`m luv`n it...played it a number of times already!)
....I see light at the end of your tunnel, grasshopper! :drinks:
Hey...I posted Queen Bee for you...I didn't forget you.......you did say you were into Heavy Metal......so I chose a romantic song from the Heavy Metal sound track...... :good: but I am glad you enjoyed this number.......now I do hop on Grass from time to time....it is true....but you may be surprised to know Obeewan......that I have an enormous range in music tastes.......everything from Ramstein to Mozart..... I absolutely dig Yanni.......but I am always pursuing the light....and I am grateful for any light you are willing to shed...... :mocking:
When I first saw you had posted something here....I thought you were going to tell me that I had nothing to worry about....concerning the DAFT or the SCAB People......that our friend in Sydney was beginning to panic a bit at the prospect of having to take time off work to play and have some fun. Maybe he's not so springy and can't hop around anymore....and was just trying to scare me away.......but you didn't ......so I will just have to fake it........how the hell am I going to blemish my perfect criminal record before Feb.......? :sarcastic:
Oh Great......Mr Springer may be telling the truth......No ones posting anymore...and I just found this news reel...........
Canadian Meth Smugglers Busted Smuggling 1.9 Tons into Australia (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jTRoxRWpI8#)
When the F--k did this happen......?
WTF..........looks like I may end up staying longer than expected........with Ben Dover as my cell mate........now everything is starting to make sense.....
......the etiquette post....the "cane" post...."wild Party" not being allowed post.....the cake fart (I'm going to be shit on)post .............the lack of posts......and the blatant nudging towards a senior citizen's type of vacation...all the secret coded messages about "Waltzing Matilda" and the "Poem" ........Someone even sent me a PM.........telling me that my family is going to miss me.........wow.....wow wow wowww.........I really am being watched.......thx for tip Jerry..... :shok:
You ever go dirt biking?
We'll take you to a couple sweet places, meet some mates who are right into it, they live down Belanglo way.
It's to die for.
You'll dig it.
RSPCA are hiring and training 20 new tactical response officers (popcorn)
Quote from: FJSpringy on November 22, 2013, 01:56:39 PM
RSPCA are hiring and training 20 new tactical response officers (popcorn)
......so what are you saying Mr.Springboard .........bring the Marty the Monster suit......don't bring the Marty the Monster suit ???? I'm lost...... :scratch_one-s_head:
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Quote from: Klavdy on November 22, 2013, 07:19:33 AM
You ever go dirt biking?
We'll take you to a couple sweet places, meet some mates who are right into it, they live down Belanglo way.
It's to die for.
You'll dig it.
Klav....I do like some dirt......as long as Pat doesn't catch wind of it.......if you get my drift ..........." happy birthday to you......." :bomb:
Klav, I wouldn't use Belanglo, die, and dig in the same sentence, might give people the wrong impression. :shok:
It's Sunday fellas....and I am feeling reflective......... no matter what happens to me in life......the Heart is the only thing that matters to me.....and I pray to find those who have a good one...
Hearts by Yes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17euhRXmKB0#)
So I pretended to have wings for my arms.......and took off in the air.......
Genesis - Mad Man Moon. Subtitulado (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmZOB11ehtg#)
The Sandman has been visiting me during the full moons.......one dream was with a horse made of sand.......and it kicked me when I asked him to take me home...... :scratch_one-s_head:
Maybe it is just a trick of the tail....
Genesis - a trick of the tail. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWxaidVIjXk#)
Quote from: FJmonkey on December 15, 2013, 08:57:13 PM
Maybe it is just a trick of the tail....
Genesis - a trick of the tail. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWxaidVIjXk#)
NICE......I hope to have a few tales of my own after this trip....and I hope you'll be in a few Monkey man :drinks:
Kev
By the way....is that you eyeing a little pussy on the side of the road?
By the way....is that you eyeing a little pussy on the side of the road? and would you call that a Trick.....or a Tail.....? :rofl2: :rofl:
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CanDman
Ordered in some Chinese food last night......cracked open my cookie....and to no surprise at all....it foretold something interesting........
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This should be "EPIC"
FAITH NO MORE EPIC HQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDoR5GSNQpk#ws)
I don't know where this road will take me.......but I can't wait to find out
Aragon - Discovery (australian progressive rock) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8KuN2jCLfk#)
CanDman
Tourism Australia 2014 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vGlmnpQX6A#ws)
With snow and ice covering our members in some areas its hard to believe some of the temps we have had here already this summer. Today here the forecast is 105F and out west temps have hit 118F.
My Country (I love a sunburnt country) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8ntiVQnuVo#ws)
....nice Rich... :good2:
Kev some of this will go over your head But you will get some good advice here
Austen Tayshus - Australiana [HD].mp4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcsLnFELx0Q#ws)
Quote from: roverfj1200 on January 08, 2014, 11:57:06 PM
Kev some of this will go over your head But you will get some good advice here
Some? Me thinks considerably more than just some will go over ya head, but if ya do cop it in da behind, Gin up front will fix it!
:drinks:
Quote from: The General on January 09, 2014, 03:31:43 AM
Quote from: roverfj1200 on January 08, 2014, 11:57:06 PM
Kev some of this will go over your head But you will get some good advice here
Some? Me thinks considerably more than just some will go over ya head, but if ya do cop it in da behind, Gin up front will fix it!
:drinks:
I have to figure out Portuguese at work.......Chinese when I'm at home.......and for my vacation..... I'm going to have to polish up my Cooeee, Yakka, Yagara....and Pidgin.....I won't have a head left !!!!! :flag_of_truce:
Seriously.....is anyone interested in a round or 2 of golf......let me know and I will bring my sticks ........ If not, I'll leave them home !!!
CanDman
I can't wait to see what I can fit "Into the Lens"...............I am a camera.........camera camera .....catch you in the moment of frozen time... :hi:
Into the Lens by Yes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt13NAEPovY#)
.......soon it will be time for me to ....... "Ramble On"
Ramble On (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoBvVXluE0M#)
and find The Queen (sland) of all my dreams !!!!!!!!! :good:
Bloody Drop Bears watch out for them
DropBears - The Keeper (Official Video) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLiXKUCtkvE#ws)
Quote from: roverfj1200 on January 28, 2014, 12:00:17 AM
Bloody Drop Bears watch out for them
DropBears - The Keeper (Official Video) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLiXKUCtkvE#ws)
hmmmmm......I was expecting Bundy Bear to make a cameo.....but not such animal....pretty snappy tune and I can see the videographer was not much of a drum fan...that foot was pretty tight, I would have like to have seen a little more of some the chops he was swinging...not bad.......may have to check them out :music:
I hear these guys might be around when I am there........if they are.....we have to check them out my Rich friend..... (popcorn)
Rammstein Engel (Official Video) HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGYEXYPy3Mw#ws)
One month today, I shall embark upon an epic journey to the land of the baking sun......
Going Mobile on Triumph & Harley (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyEo7sdPb9w#)
I was at work and met a guy who lived in Australia for 2 years......and gave me some insight....first thing he said was...."once you get there, you will never want to come back !!!" So I said....do tell........so he says ..."The first thing to keep in mind.......from the moment you land....everything about the place is hostile towards human life......snakes, spiders, jelly fish, octopus, sharks, crocs, females...... :shok:" Females??? how so? He said "the Sheila's love the accent......" hmmmmmm and all this time I thought you guys had the accent..... :scratch_one-s_head:.... ..well needless to say.......it certainly got my attention......awakened some of my "Moonlight Desires" :flag_of_truce:
Moonlight Desires - Gowan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERgQ4KjSahg#ws)
Just remember you guys, you are going to have to get used to eating lot and lots of...................VEGEMITE!!!!!!!!!!! I eat tubs of this stuff, yummo.
http://www.vegemite.com.au/Pages/product-information-vegemite.aspx (http://www.vegemite.com.au/Pages/product-information-vegemite.aspx) :good2:
Went to the vegemite site and still couldn't figure out excactly what it is. Maybe Aussie peanut butter? Do you have vegemite cookies? Made from left over brewers yeast. Well I don't think you Aussies will run out of that! :rofl: Dave
Quote from: TexasDave on February 05, 2014, 02:24:34 AM
Went to the vegemite site and still couldn't figure out excactly what it is. Maybe Aussie peanut butter? Do you have vegemite cookies? Made from left over brewers yeast. Well I don't think you Aussies will run out of that! :rofl: Dave
It's the black stuff scrapped out of the oil pans of old cars.....YUCK
^^^^ And this bloke calls himself Australian ^^^^^^ :nea: Its a yeast extract spread Dave, very strong taste, very black, salty, but is pretty good for you and really does taste good. Have it on toast, sandwiches, put it in stews etc. I think most Aussie kids have Vegemite sandwiches packed in their lunch boxes for at least part of their schooling life, :biggrin:
But I must admit, whenever we get a US supplier visit us and they haven't had Vegemite before, we always give them a taste. Man some of the faces that get pulled and the swearing, its hilarious. And you should then see the guys taste it , :rofl:
Quote from: X-Ray on February 05, 2014, 02:49:49 AM
^^^^ And this bloke calls himself Australian ^^^^^^ :nea: Its a yeast extract spread Dave, very strong taste, very black, salty, but is pretty good for you and really does taste good. Have it on toast, sandwiches, put it in stews etc. I think most Aussie kids have Vegemite sandwiches packed in their lunch boxes for at least part of their schooling life, :biggrin:
But I must admit, whenever we get a US supplier visit us and they haven't had Vegemite before, we always give them a taste. Man some of the faces that get pulled and the swearing, its hilarious. And you should then see the guys taste it , :rofl:
Increases both damping & rebound when used on Swing Arm bearings!...pretty good with cheese on toast too! :drinks:
.......do you think they'll ask me if I speak a my language on the boat?? Thx Rich....hello Cairns.....here I come !!!
Great Barrier Reef & Sailing Adventures Whitsundays (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_uZUplmq0k#)
How to keep cool when riding
Australian Motorcycle Safety Campaign! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns-CpxNsA3k#ws)
Waltzing Matilda. Its the journey not the destination.
waltzing matilda
Reminds me of the biggest family nudist camp outside Breckinridge, Texas. Grandpa, Grandma , Dad, Mom and all the kids running around naked. It has swimming pools, tennis courts, a golf course, bowling alley etc. Two or three times a year they would have a big BBQ with beer and invite us skydivers to jump in for entertainment. Of course we had to jump naked to get in there. Only one problem with that is the temperature goes down 3 degrees for every 1000 feet of altitude. After falling over 100mph in the cold air I land right next to the 1997 Miss Nude Texas. Beautiful girl and not a tan line on her. But after my cold trip I don't think my equipment impressed her in the least. So naked motorcycling may be one way to keep cool but you are not going to impress the ladies. Sorry no pictures cameras not allowed. Dave
:rofl2:
While ya in Cairns, book this. http://www.ksr.com.au/TourOptions/Pages/KSRRainforest.aspx (http://www.ksr.com.au/TourOptions/Pages/KSRRainforest.aspx)
(I love Exploring the Atherton Tablelands) :drinks:
Quote from: The General on February 09, 2014, 09:58:02 AM
While ya in Cairns, book this. http://www.ksr.com.au/TourOptions/Pages/KSRRainforest.aspx (http://www.ksr.com.au/TourOptions/Pages/KSRRainforest.aspx)
(I love Exploring the Atherton Tablelands) :drinks:
Thx Doug....you and Rich have given me some great suggestions.....I'll be sure to bring lots of batteries for my camera......less than 3 weeks now..... :good2:
Kev
Barbie Girl song for Australia Day 2012.wmv (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHROoSvNs7k#ws)
Come to Australia [Comedy Song] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E66fySBa0hU#ws)
Aussie Lesson For Ellen (by Fitzy & Wippa with Dailius & Julian Wilson) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uuYkFTnnxM#ws)
that croc looks confused....should I go up or go down..... :nyam2:
.....Ten days and counting....
I find I can hardly sleep at night.....so many visions and dreams and wonders waiting for me there. The anticipation moves me like an earthquake shaking the foundations of my soul, erasing the boundaries of my comfort zone. The mundane and the routine are soon to become dismantled leaving behind an outstretched hand reaching to capture the essence of what defines the man I am striving to become. Every day pulls me away from who I am destined to discover......the roads...the friends and all the adversity that leads me to me.....I embrace with the heart of a child longing to know the reasons why........but in the chaos of an evolving planet.....it is easy to get lost in a changing world........but so they are....the days of our lives......alas....the journey and my destiny are calling......
Genesis Fading Lights (The Way We Walk 1992) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao34UhjV5ZM#)
....YOU LOOK LIKE YOU'RE LOTS OF FUN.....OPEN UP YOUR LOVIN ARMS..... WATCH OUT HERE I COME..................DEAD OR ALIVE
TOPPOP: Dead Or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqvmV86iUhI#)
With the final count down is now under way and my journey to the other side of the world will have it's stops. I will be in San Fran on Wednesday for the better part of the day on a layover arriving at 11:00 am and departing at 10:00 pm. I will definitely take advantage and take in what I can during that period of time. If anyone in that area would like to hook up, please let me know and we can maybe do lunch or something.
Part 2 will be my arrival in Sydney. I will get into Sydney rather early Friday morning and will have the day to spend there before catching my flight to Brisbane at 8:00 pm. If anyone has the time and would like to hang out.....let me know :good:
This is going to be special and I can't wait ....... :drinks:
Kev
Quote from: CanDman on February 24, 2014, 10:32:07 AM
With the final count down is now under way and my journey to the other side of the world will have it's stops. I will be in San Fran on Wednesday for the better part of the day on a layover arriving at 11:00 am and departing at 10:00 pm. I will definitely take advantage and take in what I can during that period of time. If anyone in that area would like to hook up, please let me know and we can maybe do lunch or something.
Part 2 will be my arrival in Sydney. I will get into Sydney rather early Friday morning and will have the day to spend there before catching my flight to Brisbane at 8:00 pm. If anyone has the time and would like to hang out.....let me know :good:
This is going to be special and I can't wait ....... :drinks:
Kev
All ready here..... :good2:
36 hrs my brother.....and I will be climbing out of my bed and heading out the door to the airport..... :bye2:
Kev
What's happening who's getting you from the airport and WTF you doing flying into Sydney for????
Give me your Flight No and who you are flying with.
Baldy
Quote from: CanDman on February 24, 2014, 10:32:07 AM
With the final count down is now under way and my journey to the other side of the world will have it's stops. I will be in San Fran on Wednesday for the better part of the day on a layover arriving at 11:00 am and departing at 10:00 pm. I will definitely take advantage and take in what I can during that period of time. If anyone in that area would like to hook up, please let me know and we can maybe do lunch or something.
Part 2 will be my arrival in Sydney. I will get into Sydney rather early Friday morning and will have the day to spend there before catching my flight to Brisbane at 8:00 pm. If anyone has the time and would like to hang out.....let me know :good:
This is going to be special and I can't wait ....... :drinks:
Kev
Damn! Too bad your in SFO and I'm in LAX.. I've got a 9 hour layover in LAX on Wednesday.. Flight leaves for Auckland at 10pm.. If you've got that long in SFO, look into kicking back in one of the airline's lounges. I think you can buy a day pass for most. United Club is $50 for the day.. Much better than sitting in a noisy terminal for that long.. Hope you can get out of the airport for part of the day.
I can't believe it's almost here.... Should be a trip to remember...
Quote from: baldy3853 on February 24, 2014, 05:01:45 PM
Kev
What's happening who's getting you from the airport and WTF you doing flying into Sydney for????
Give me your Flight No and who you are flying with.
Baldy
Hey Baldy...not to worry my brother......but I am flying into Sydney because those were the only international flights out of Canada to Australia on my aeroplan tickets.....(unfortunately)....no biggy....I will do a hop on Quantas from Syd to Bris and Rich and the General are coming to pick me up at 9 o'clock.....so the arrival is all good...... :biggrin:....too bad mr Bean was in LA instead of SF......could have killed some time together.....oh well..it will be fun to stroll around San Fran and Sydney for the day...bought a new camera today....can't wait to use it.........but thank you for your concern my friend....I appreciate it very much.....see you soon.... :drinks:
Kev
Quote from: CanDman on February 24, 2014, 04:12:32 PM
36 hrs my brother.....and I will be climbing out of my bed and heading out the door to the airport..... :bye2:
Why are you in bed with your brother in the first place???
Quote from: Zwartie on February 24, 2014, 08:50:50 PM
Quote from: CanDman on February 24, 2014, 04:12:32 PM
36 hrs my brother.....and I will be climbing out of my bed and heading out the door to the airport..... :bye2:
Why are you in bed with your brother in the first place???
:scratch_one-s_head:
Quote from: roverfj1200 on February 14, 2014, 12:38:19 AM
Barbie Girl song for Australia Day 2012.wmv (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHROoSvNs7k#ws)
found another hit by Aqua....... and I think I like it....kinda catchy....... :mocking:
Aqua, Lollipop. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8vEG77gQOY#)
How appropriate to find a Canadian band chime in with "T-9 ..as the sun and the drama start to mount".......
RUSH Countdown (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyA6VDdw9JY#ws)
..........you can cut it with a knife !!!!!!! :mail1:
North America South Australia
....It Begins !!!!! (popcorn)
Quote from: CanDman on February 26, 2014, 04:39:28 AM
....It Begins !!!!! (popcorn)
:good2: :good2: :good2: :good2: :good2: :good2: :good2: :good2: :good2: :good2: :good2: :good2: :good2: :good2: :good2: :good2: :good2: :good2: :good2: :good2: :good2:
Quote from: CanDman on February 26, 2014, 04:39:28 AM
....It Begins !!!!! (popcorn)
See ya when I'm looking at ya Kev. :yes:
Safe trip
Darran
Quote from: CanDman on February 26, 2014, 04:39:28 AM
....It Begins !!!!! (popcorn)
That it does.. I'm killing time in LAX.. only 7 more hours until my flight leaves.. wheeee!!!
Quote from: pdxfj on February 26, 2014, 04:56:55 PM
Quote from: CanDman on February 26, 2014, 04:39:28 AM
....It Begins !!!!! (popcorn)
That it does.. I'm killing time in LAX.. only 7 more hours until my flight leaves.. wheeee!!!
Bean enjoy the flight , when and where do u land?
baldy
I land in the Gold Coast on Friday morning.. very quick stop in Auckland, just long enough to get off one plane and get on another..
I envy those who only have to do one flight to/from Aus..
Is any one picking you up at the airport?
Quote from: Klavdy on February 26, 2014, 07:00:35 PM
Is any one picking you up at the airport?
What time does Bean land Klav? I'm off just have to be back in Brissie for an appointment @1
Baldy
No worries gents.. my transportation from the airport to k-man palace is under control..
yay! Less than 5 hours now until my flight departs...Think I got stuck with the most uncomfortable chair in the United Club.. Hello 8 hour Tylenol!
No bites from the wily Bean, your carriage awaits good sir.
You'll be there before me.
Quote from: Klavdy on February 26, 2014, 07:33:18 PM
No bites from the wily Bean, your carriage awaits good sir.
You'll be there before me.
Ahhh.. now I get it.. DOH!
Been up since early this morning and my brain is mush from sitting in this damn airport..
Ohh.. I'll beat ya there eh? Gives me time to teabag and fart on your pillow!
Fart on my pillow?
Yuck, your farts always smell like cum.
Quote from: Klavdy on February 26, 2014, 10:25:35 PM
Fart on my pillow?
Yuck, your farts always smell like cum.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: And the horse you road in on...
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V3sb7B2_suU/Uwemkq2p3hI/AAAAAAAASS8/vsvUDaXA0Kk/s1600/Kangaroo.gif)
Quote from: Klavdy on February 26, 2014, 10:42:51 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V3sb7B2_suU/Uwemkq2p3hI/AAAAAAAASS8/vsvUDaXA0Kk/s1600/Kangaroo.gif)
All my love K man... Take good care of Bean and the other infidels...
(http://submission.org/img/hadith2.gif)
WIZARD OF OZ cartoon opening credits (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfqrjkhAbqA#)
Oh.....and in case you haven't figured out who the Wizard is.......here's a little hint
The Wizard of Oz: Pay No Attention (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZR64EF3OpA#)
Sorry Klav.......but Pat was right......you are a lousy Wizzard....... :empathy3:
I am sorry for kissing you in front of the other guys....... :blush:
Luv you Klav
Kev
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCfoMj4gdZE&feature=player_detailpage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCfoMj4gdZE&feature=player_detailpage)
Sadly at the rally....I took a Dump (no....not a shit... :mocking:) I dropped "The Blue Tuna" ("Tuner" in real English..lol)
(http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo115/raywise_2008/dougsfallenFJ.jpeg)
...and was fortunate to have walked away with a battered shoulder..a broken left wrist...and a doozy of a hangover.... :wacko1:
.....anyways....since I have been on the mend, details and photos will be posted once I get back to TO......AT WHICH TIME i WILL BE POSTING A FULL REPORT WITH ALL THE SORTED DETAILS.... :biggrin:
CanDman
whoooo whooooooo
http://www.kookaburrariverqueens.com/ (http://www.kookaburrariverqueens.com/)
.....I realize this is short notice...but is anyone interested in a Brisbane river boat dinner cruise? I was thinking of doing it.....65 bucks a head covers it.....PM and let me know if any of you would like to join me.....
Kev
Quote from: CanDman on March 20, 2014, 04:56:57 AM
whoooo whooooooo
http://www.kookaburrariverqueens.com/ (http://www.kookaburrariverqueens.com/)
.....I realize this is short notice...but is anyone interested in a Brisbane river boat dinner cruise? I was thinking of doing it.....65 bucks a head covers it.....PM and let me know if any of you would like to join me.....
Kev
Knuckle head.......probably should have put a date on this.......well I was originally planning a Friday cruise....but looks like the Sunday evening cruise is the only available.....boards at 7:00 pm and departs at 7:30. I am definitely planning to do the cruise, so please let me know so I can arrange seating together :drinks:
Kev
PS...ok just got off the phone with the cruise people and Sunday is the only available cruise. It is on special at 69 $ pp and they have asked for me to get them a head count as soon as possible. You can open the link and book online and please mention that it is for the "Kevin Reid" group so they can seat us all together. Hope you can make it as I will be leaving for home early Tuesday morning of the 25th.
UPDATE...........UPDATE......UPDATE.....
.....For all those able to attend Sunday........in order to be seated together it is key that you make a note when you book..to
tell them you are part of the Kevin Reid group !!!!!Hope you can attend........ :drinks:
Kev
ANOTHER UPDATE.......ANOTHER UPDATE........ANOTHER UPDATE........
For those of you who can make it....we will be congregating at "The Riverbar and Kitchen" on Eagle street anytime after 5:00 pm......... :yahoo: C u there.... :good:
Talk Talk - It's My Life (UK Version) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXQYyKzyDaE#)
Hey Kev
We wont be able to go on the cruise but will definately be there at 5 or a little earlier for a wee farewell drink
Cheers
Stu
Quote from: stua1959 on March 22, 2014, 05:17:15 AM
Hey Kev
We wont be able to go on the cruise but will definately be there at 5 or a little earlier for a wee farewell drink
Cheers
Stu
Awesome brother...I will look forward to seeing you.....3 days and counting....man...where did the time go ????? This month has flown by...and my wrist is 60 percent better !!! By the way...FJRover was trying to phone you earlier to give you the details...in case you were wondering who was ringing you earlier....anyways....looking forward to seeing you...and thank you....for coming out to saying goodbye....I have loved being here and everyone has gone way beyond the call of duty to make me feel at home !!!!! I have no regrets....in so much as my broken wrist...but that had a reason and I am thankful.....amazingly...my shoulder and wrist have recovered just enough for me to play one round of golf with His Baldness on Monday out in Bribie Island.....but he already trash talking about his Gotcha2balls handicap .....where he grabs ur nuts just b4 you swing.......better wear a athletic cup support..... :mocking: ....that aside....you can look forward to a full report once I get back to Canada..I am looking forward to writing everything....and I MEAN EVERYTHING........ :rofl2: in my observations....and I promise to leave no stone unturned........will be entertaining I guarantee.... :lol: :mocking: :sarcastic: :wacko2: :crazy: :biggrin: :rofl: :wacko2:
Good bye Australia :cray:.....I was afraid this was going to happen....but now I must go home and deal with my new found Love....it has been ..............AWESOME
Richard Marx【ツ】Should've Known Better【HD】 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XIHnMS2RIM#ws)
CanDman
Thank you everyone for making me feel so loved........
CanDman
Phil Collins - Take Me Home (Official Music Video) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRY1NG1P_kw#ws)
:good2: :cray:
:bye: :bye2:
You mean he's coming back to Canada? I thought he had a one-way ticket. Shit.
Happy Travels Kevin.
SoCal dodged the bullet this time... :biggrin:
Hope to finally hook up Ben.....I plan to do lots of riding ....once the wrist heals.........and not so fast Monkey man...I will be arriving in LA in about 24 hrs....and I will be there for a good 6 hrs....plenty of time time make a splash.....lol
MONKEY MAN (Evolution) THE ROLLING STONES (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=morKYjMNvqE#ws)
OOOO OOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOO AAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Quote from: CanDman on March 24, 2014, 04:23:09 PM
and not so fast Monkey man...I will be arriving in LA in about 24 hrs....and I will be there for a good 6 hrs....plenty of time time make a splash.....lol
Might want to plan on less time...it took us 2 hours to get through customs and immigrations.
Randy - RPM
And that was for U.S citizens.
Quote from: racerrad8 on March 24, 2014, 04:46:44 PM
Quote from: CanDman on March 24, 2014, 04:23:09 PM
and not so fast Monkey man...I will be arriving in LA in about 24 hrs....and I will be there for a good 6 hrs....plenty of time time make a splash.....lol
Might want to plan on less time...it took us 2 hours to get through customs and immigrations.
Randy - RPM
:shok:......wow.....I got in last night 11:00 pm Eastern standard time(Toronto) and had no issues whatsoever.....US customs allowed me through in less than a minute.....and 1 minute to go through the TSA people.....and just walked through the Canadian customs like a light breeze.....absolutely had nothing to deal with...the challenge was with United from Sydney. There was a cancelled US flight the night be fore so they were loading my flight up with the other flight and ran out of space. They got me on another flight 90 minutes later but that meant missing my connection flight out of LA.......it took them no time to throw me on another Air Canada flight home......which was great....was only 22 minutes from exiting the plan to sitting next to my woman in the car......
It is nice to be home as it was 33 hours from door to door...and I didn't sleep at all....Although it is officially Spring here in Ontario, there is still lots of snow on the ground. Anyways......lots to do..lots....but I will get to that tomorrow.....today I will relax and reflect on all that I learned from this experience...stay tuned.......report coming.... (popcorn)
Thanks again to everyone who made me feel welcome...and a special thanks to Doug for letting me crash the "Blue Tuna" ; Dena who graciously lent me her Toyota Corolla to drive around and sight see; to Ray and his family, for inviting me to spend time with he and his Family.....Luv ya Bro...and lastly.... to Rich and Julie.....who opened their door and their hearts to me and showed me the real heart and soul of Australia. I thank God (sorry KLav) for putting such wonderful people into my life. I am a better man than the one I left in Toronto .........hands down !!!!!!
Kev
Quote from: CanDman on March 26, 2014, 09:04:34 AM
Thanks again to everyone who made me feel welcome...opened their door and their hearts to me and showed me the real heart and soul of Australia. I thank God (sorry KLav) for putting such wonderful people into my life. I am a better man than the one I left in Toronto .........hands down !!!!!!
Kev
Well said Kev...Mission Accomplished, FJ Team. :drinks:
Ref 45 "Barefoot Aussie kids"- http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?action=profile;u=630;sa=showPosts;start=45 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?action=profile;u=630;sa=showPosts;start=45)
Quote from: CanDman on March 26, 2014, 09:04:34 AM
:shok:......wow.....I got in last night 11:00 pm Eastern standard time(Toronto) and had no issues whatsoever.....US customs allowed me through in less than a minute.....and 1 minute to go through the TSA people.....and just walked through the Canadian customs like a light breeze.....
Good deal on getting through quickly.
I will say this much, the international travelers where much less than the Americans. Plus, we landed early in LA and had to sit on the plane for about 40 minutes as customs did not begin working until 6:30am and they would not allow the doors to be opened. By the time we got off the plane, and there must have been a couple of planes waiting to unload too, because there was probably 600-700 people in line.
We just took a seat and waited for the line to subside and then went through instead of standing there the whole time.
I noticed those continuing on didn't have much of a line
Glad you got through so quickly.
Randy - RPM
Glad to see you made it home safe and sound Kev :good2:
Now get back to work so you can come and play next year :shok:
Darran
Kev....sorry I didn't get to spend more time with you mate, hopefully next time!
Was a pleasure meeting you - I just finished the last of the Moosehead last night and have yet to get to Rovers place to pick up the puzzle (my son keeps hastling me so I better organise that soon)........stay tuned.
Hope that wrist is healing well - you have some riding to do now that you have your wheels back.
Cheers
Harvy
Good to hear everyone made it back ok. I had to wait longer for my bag than it took to get though Immigration and Customs. Whole process took about 90 minutes. After dropping my bag off, I sat outside in the sun for almost two hours before going back into the airport and through security for the flight back to Porkland. After spending 15+ hours on planes getting to L.A., it felt nice to just be outside..
Did have a bit of an issue getting out of Australia... Air New Zealand's computers would not take my passport. Took nearly an hour for them to force the system to take it and print my boarding passes...
Bit of a funny thing happened on the flight to Portland.. I was in the phase of being so tired (didn't sleep at all on the other flights) where you doze off and don't realize you fell asleep until you wake up. On the flight I dozed off and wound up hanging in the aisle..the nice flight attendant put me back upright in my seat... Just as she put me vertical again, I woke up and said "shit!".. She laughed and asked where my international flight came in from.. When I told her, others were interested to hear what I had been doing..and were very jealous of me. :good2:
Hope to come back in a couple of years. Had a great time and was nice to meet forum members there. :)
Glad you got back ok and still enjoyed the rest of your trip. Hope to catch you when I'm in Toronto in July.
Well......for almost 2 years I have been chomping at the bit to head across the vast Pacific Ocean to meet my Commonwealth cousins living underneath the rest of the planet. I had no idea what I was in for and all my notions and imaginations couldn't prepare me for what and who I was going to see. This is the first installment of my epic journey Down Under.
Chapter 1. "From Snow to Sand"
It was Wednesday Feb. 26 2014 5:00 am and I had to be at the airport at 6:30 am. Grabbed my luggage loaded the car and was ready to take off. It was -20 Celsius and I was not going to miss this ice and snow even a little bit.... :biggrin:
(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u517/photocandman/Australian%20Adventure%202014/P2250007_zpse3696c93.jpg)
Now it was off to the airport and on my way!
(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u517/photocandman/Australian%20Adventure%202014/P2250011_zpsb63a78ee.jpg)
Stopped in at San Fran for the day and wondered throughout the downtown region from 12 noon until it was time to catch my connecting flight.
(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u517/photocandman/Australian%20Adventure%202014/P2260027_zps18021eed.jpg)
Sadly, because it rained all day, I was not able to play "the tourist " so I caught my 10:30 pm flight and it was off to Sydney !!! I arrived in Sydney at 8 am and left my bags at the airport, grabbed the first cab to downtown and told the camel jockey to take me to the biggest sports bar.....my leafs were going to start playing a game at 10.... :wacko3:. Got downtown..and hit every sports bar on George street with no luck finding the game......so I headed for the local watering hole and started making the rounds. My flight wasn't leaving until 8 pm so I had lots of time to knock elbows.
(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u517/photocandman/Australian%20Adventure%202014/P2270002_zpse47dd60d.jpg)
(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u517/photocandman/Australian%20Adventure%202014/P2270005_zps2a4605ca.jpg).
By 6 pm I was already flying....... :wacko1:.....was great walking up to all the Auzzies and saying...."Gooday eh...CanDman Dandee from up over" ......ya I had fun with that......but sadly after 10 shots....5 beers and a dozen new friends...I was on my way to Bris........got into Bris at 9 and there I was greeted by the Rover........his large frame and neandertholic stare sobered me up quickly and I was thinking.....where the hell am I ......am I still asleep on the plane? Nope......reality was staring me in the face
(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u517/photocandman/Australian%20Adventure%202014/P2280027_zpscd299fbf.jpg)
Got the awkward greetings out of the way...and it was off to the Richard Farm.......where I was half expecting a paddock full of goats...none of which I could look at..... :mocking:.......but no such animals......except one......the Princess of the manner.....who greeted me with open arms and a genuine smile...
(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u517/photocandman/Australian%20Adventure%202014/P3140405_zps586a0c35.jpg).
The next morning it was off to the Yacht club for lunch with the gang......it's a funny thing to sit in the left seat with nothing in front of you....but a windshield......a real trip driving on the wrong side of the road.....and everyone does it..... :pardon:.
We arrived at the right place ....finally.....(Rich got lost.... :crazy:) but eventually we made it.....the gang was all there and we spent the afternoon....exchanging gifts ....shots....and lots of laughs.... Rays entire family came all the way there to join in and his youngest daughter was kind enough to make me a rubber wrist band which I wore for the entire trip !!!
(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u517/photocandman/Australian%20Adventure%202014/P2280023_zpsc4d066b4.jpg)
......By sun's set we had all made our way to the Ocean and I stood there with my distant cousins and watched the Sun drop below the horizon from underneath...... How cool was that !!!
(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u517/photocandman/Australian%20Adventure%202014/P2280032_zpsaacec3c1.jpg)
It was there that I realized that the snowman had landed !!!
(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u517/photocandman/Australian%20Adventure%202014/P2280037_zpsd9061a72.jpg)
Here's a little summary video I put together....... :drinks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oBSB3E2sY8&feature=player_detailpage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oBSB3E2sY8&feature=player_detailpage)
Chapter 2 "The trip to Jyndabyne" coming soon (popcorn)
LMAO, cant wait for chapter 2...thanks for sharing (popcorn)
Scott
Quote from: FJscott on March 30, 2014, 05:50:34 PM
LMAO, cant wait for chapter 2...thanks for sharing (popcorn)
Scott
I am glad you enjoyed it.......I did too......I also can't wait to do the next chapter !!!! Should be even more fun...some of the pics and Vids I have will be entertaining...lol .. I will likely do that one next weekend......
Kev
I didn't get the chance to meet you while you were here CanDman, there was always something else happening at the same time, or didn't know about a get together till the last minute, so I'll have to get to know what you were like through your stories, video's etc...
They say Aussies & Canadians are similar in their easy going laid back nature and warped sense of humor, so if that was the case, you would've fitted right in. Look forward to your memoirs.
Tony.
Quote from: Bones on March 30, 2014, 09:01:19 PM
I didn't get the chance to meet you while you were here CanDman, there was always something else happening at the same time, or didn't know about a get together till the last minute, so I'll have to get to know what you were like through your stories, video's etc...
They say Aussies & Canadians are similar in their easy going laid back nature and warped sense of humor, so if that was the case, you would've fitted right in. Look forward to your memoirs.
Tony.
I am sorry I didn't have the pleasure..I was looking forward to meeting the Doc who started this little number off
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=UPuXvpkOLmM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=UPuXvpkOLmM)
....and you are correct......Auzzies and Canadian truly are cousins !!! ........and I will be happy to tell you what's on my mind........ :bomb:
Kev
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Well......for almost 2 years I have been chomping at the bit to head across the vast Pacific Ocean to meet my Commonwealth cousins living underneath the rest of the planet. I had no idea what I was in for and all my notions and imaginations couldn't prepare me for what and who I was going to see. This is the first installment of my epic journey Down Under.
Chapter 1. "From Snow to Sand"
It was Wednesday Feb. 26 2014 5:00 am and I had to be at the airport at 6:30 am. Grabbed my luggage loaded the car and was ready to take off. It was -20 Celsius and I was not going to miss this ice and snow even a little bit.... :biggrin:
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Now it was off to the airport and on my way!
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Stopped in at San Fran for the day and wondered throughout the downtown region from 12 noon until it was time to catch my connecting flight.
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Sadly, because it rained all day, I was not able to play "the tourist " so I caught my 10:30 pm flight and it was off to Sydney !!! I arrived in Sydney at 8 am and left my bags at the airport, grabbed the first cab to downtown and told the camel jockey to take me to the biggest sports bar.....my leafs were going to start playing a game at 10.... :wacko3:. Got downtown..and hit every sports bar on George street with no luck finding the game......so I headed for the local watering hole and started making the rounds. My flight wasn't leaving until 8 pm so I had lots of time to knock elbows.
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By 6 pm I was already flying....... :wacko1:.....was great walking up to all the Auzzies and saying...."Gooday eh...CanDman Dandee from up over" ......ya I had fun with that......but sadly after 10 shots....5 beers and a dozen new friends...I was on my way to Bris........got into Bris at 9 and there I was greeted by the Rover........his large frame and neandertholic stare sobered me up quickly and I was thinking.....where the hell am I ......am I still asleep on the plane? Nope......reality was staring me in the face
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Got the awkward greetings out of the way...and it was off to the Richard Farm.......where I was half expecting a paddock full of goats...none of which I could look at..... :mocking:.......but no such animals......except one......the Princess of the manner.....who greeted me with open arms and a genuine smile...
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The next morning it was off to the Yacht club for lunch with the gang......it's a funny thing to sit in the left seat with nothing in front of you....but a windshield......a real trip driving on the wrong side of the road.....and everyone does it..... :pardon:.
We arrived at the right place ....finally.....(Rich got lost.... :crazy:) but eventually we made it.....the gang was all there and we spent the afternoon....exchanging gifts ....shots....and lots of laughs.... Rays entire family came all the way there to join in and his youngest daughter was kind enough to make me a rubber wrist band which I wore for the entire trip !!!
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......By sun's set we had all made our way to the Ocean and I stood there with my distant cousins and watched the Sun drop below the horizon from underneath...... How cool was that !!!
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It was there that I realized that the snowman had landed !!!
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Here's a little summary video I put together....... :drinks:
Chapter 2 "The trip to Jyndabyne" coming soon (popcorn)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=_oBSB3E2sY8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=_oBSB3E2sY8)
Chapter 2. " The Road to Jindabyne "
*Hey Rich...maybe you could post the map for me......I have had no luck doing so !!!!! :dash1:
Part 1. "On a Hippie trail...."
After the party at the Yacht club and beach.. Rich and I headed back to his place (where I would be staying)... we sat and drank and sang songs and played music videos......you can tell a lot about a person by the music they like.....
The next day Rich, his wife and I went for an orientation ride. Rich wanted me to familiarize myself with driving on the wrong side of the road ...so we went "Out for a Rip"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-glHAzXi_M&feature=player_detailpage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-glHAzXi_M&feature=player_detailpage)
...... we did a few mountain roads but nothing too extensive...it was a beautiful Sunday drive. It sure was nice to get back in the saddle...... The bike I was riding was graciously provided by the "The General" and Rich spent a lot of time and effort getting the big Fish ready for...thx to both of you !! ........... I christened her ......"The Blue Tuna"......as I was tuning up for the big Rally.
The Next day was the start of our journey on "Road To Jindabyne". Rich and I had been talking extensively over seas on a cel phone prior to my arrival asking me where I wanted to go and what I wanted to do.....I brushed a few strokes but Rich and I are both Leos and love the adventure and the Mystery more than a set plan..so we were both on the same page.....my thing was always...."you lead...I will follow" and that's how it was going to be. I must say..it was quite exciting! My only concern, which I told Rich, was going to be the language and accent differences........Rich is low talker...tries to say as little as possible...."anyway" was his favorite word...and he a few dental issues ta boot.........so...being a drummer with frozen ears......and riding a motorcycle....I knew I was going to have to ask a lot of Q's and make gumby repeat a lot stuff..... :wacko1:.....was to make for an interesting week. Plus we didn't know each other from Adam ....so there we were.....a couple of perfect strangers who could understand each other....embarking on this Road trip to Jindabyne.
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The first leg was to head down to Byron Bay and spend the night in the Blues capitol of Australia........just a 3 hour "rip" down the coast and into the little beach town......Mr Bean and Klavdy were going to meet us there for lunch......so we saddled up and headed out the door. I wasn't too sure what to expect....meeting Klav that is.....as you know...Klav doesn't always play nice with the other kids....here on "THE INTERNET" ... :mocking:
It took us all of 3 hours of slabbing to get there and it rained pretty hard on us for part of the ride......but it cleared up nicely by the time we got there.
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Rich and I then headed of to the motel we booked and checked in.....was exciting to be there....and I was busting inside.....Klav and Bean called us let us know where they were.......then we promptly headed over. Once we arrived there....they were sitting down out on patio of a bar.....and Klav was on the phone.......as soon as we joined them, I was handed the phone?? "Hey Kev....it's my wife Jill...." so I took the phone and had a lovely chat with a lovely woman. As soon as I handed the phone back...Klav stood up and we shook hands (like men!!!)......WRONG.. :biggrin:...I gave Klav a hug and he gave me one :blush:.......it was a real pleasure to finally meet the real person and to be able to sit down and laugh it up together !! Mr Bean though.....boy he cracked me up...awwwww Garth........was a real pleasure to meet you.......you have genuine personality and no guile to be found on you anywhere !! I know why they call you "Mr. Bean"......but I liked the one Rich and I came up with... "Mr. Sniffy" .......not only because you caught a sniffle on the plane.....but like me......you were perving as much as I was !!!! :wacko1: Weren't those lovelies just everywhere?.....man I got whiplash checkin out all the beauties walking past us by the scores........Beaner and I were laughing....cause while we were perving the skirts......Klav was trying to spot all the cops and giving us the skinny on those #*$!^%$@)!!#&% SOB's ...... :biggrin: but the afternoon was great fun !!!!
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After we parted ways with the Dynamic duLa .......we agreed to hook up the next day in Nimbin and "GO OUT FOR A RIP" (poor Rich...I got that song stuck in his head for the whole ride down... :rofl:) . Rich and I then headed oot and aboot for some local suds. One thing about my man Rich...this guy LOVES BEER !!!!!! I drink tequila and beer cause I love the Buzz.....but Rover....drinks beer cause he loves the taste......and man did he know his beer !!!! :hi:
After several hours drinking down by the Sea.....we went back to the motel....cleaned up and headed out again to find some live music. Normally that is not a big task in this town....but it was a Monday and I think we probably missed some good acts over the weekend. None the less.....unfettered and eager for good time we ended up at a cozy little side bar with a soloist playing his various guitars and chirped out quite a few excellent numbers......we sat there until the show was over and then made our way back to the room......with a few unscheduled stops at a few other gigs..........
We eventually did make it to the motel and got a goods nights rest............
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The next morning we woke up and headed off to Nimbin...... :scratch_one-s_head: ......wasn't sure what a Nimbin was....but it sounded a little Didgereedoowey..... :mocking:
The ride was filled with great roads ....was a lot fun pulling over for pictures as much as it was tearing up the phault.....once we got there I thought I had DR. Who'd it back to the 60's man..... :wacko1:.....I mean...you want to know where the lyrics "ON A HIPPIE TRAIL HEAD FULL OF ZOMBIE" came from....well here it was..... in the middle of nowhere......everything was tie die'd and groovy.....I wanted to call my dad ...Hey POPS I get it now !!! ....but I didn't.......a few goodies were offered to me including some special cookies.....which I politely declined. We eventually sat down at a bar in the middle of the day and grabbed a few drinks.......as soon as I sat down, I noticed a TV with a hockey game on it........and to my shock and utter euphoria ......one of the teams playing were my beloved Toronto Maple Leafs....of all the places to catch a LEAF game....I just about went back for a cookie.....lol......anyway after a short wait Laurel and Hardy turned up and we sat there and had lunch....after lunch we all went "OUT FOR A RIP"..... :biggrin: .....and what a rip it was. Klav lead us through some very VERY COOL TWISTIES........that was a GOOOOOOD RIDE !!!!!! Awesome run......Amazing fun !!
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The first 2 days were filled with everything and things were just getting started.....I was having so much fun !!! and Rich and I were quickly becoming good friends.... (miss ya bro)
Anyway......as always I love to put together a summary video.....so here it is....and I hope you enjoy it.........I titled it "The Road to Jindabyne "
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb06rgCxnGQ&feature=player_detailpage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb06rgCxnGQ&feature=player_detailpage)
Part 2. " The Mountains Run " will be posted shortly......Enjoy !!!!
CanDman
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Hey there! Looks like a grand adventure. Sorry to hear about your "off". Hope your wrist heals up in time for you to be swinging that hammer. Or are you one of those pussies that uses a nail gun? :biggrin:
Looking forward for the rest of the show. :good2:
Quote from: PaulG on April 05, 2014, 12:01:09 AM
Hey there! Looks like a grand adventure. Sorry to hear about your "off". Hope your wrist heals up in time for you to be swinging that hammer. Or are you one of those pussies that uses a nail gun? :biggrin:
Looking forward for the rest of the show. :good2:
lol...I'ld rather hit my thumb with the hammer than shoot myself with a nail gun :shok:...................besides...... I was given an honorary "Auzzie" title for riding the bike 80 kms back to the resort with a busted (left) shoulder, wrist and finger (hurt like a bastard shifting gears !!! )...........and you don't get presented that medal if you're a pussy....... :mocking:
CanDman
Quote from: CanDman on April 05, 2014, 10:39:40 PM
lol...I'ld rather hit my thumb with the hammer than shoot myself with a nail gun :shok:...................besides...... I was given an honorary "Auzzie" title for riding the bike 80 kms back to the resort with a busted (left) shoulder, wrist and finger (hurt like a bastard shifting gears !!! )...........and you don't get presented that medal if you're a pussy....... :mocking:
CanDman
Would that medal be a crushed beer can(s) strung around like pearls? :blum2:
BTW - that vid Out For A Rip was hilarious. I've never met these guys - but I know them, I've met them, and from time to time... I have been one of them too! :drinks: I think this is closer to the Canadian psyche than even Bob & Doug (and I've 'bin there too ya know?)
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BTW - that vid Out For A Rip was hilarious. I've never met these guys - but I know them, I've met them, and from time to time... I have been one of them too! :drinks: I think this is closer to the Canadian psyche than even Bob & Doug (and I've 'bin there too ya know?)
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G ..... (Paul)....... I'm confused as is everyone I imagine .... you've never met them......but you know them cause you've met them :scratch_one-s_head:
Quote from: CanDman on April 06, 2014, 10:08:35 AM
BTW - that vid Out For A Rip was hilarious.
I've never met these guys - but I know them, I've met them, and from time to time... I have been one of them too! :drinks: I think this is closer to the Canadian psyche than even Bob & Doug (and I've 'bin there too ya know?)
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G ..... (Paul)....... I'm confused as is everyone I imagine .... you've never met them......but you know them cause you've met them :scratch_one-s_head:
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i.e. I've never met THESE PARTICULAR guys but I know GUYS LIKE THEM, and I've met GUYS LIKE THEM, etc.... etc... etc... :wacko2:
semantics... jeeesh.... :mail1:
here's the video for "The Road to Jindabyne" it was a blast !!!!
May I suggest that you open up the full screen................. and ..... CRANK IT UP !!!
Road to Jindabyne (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb06rgCxnGQ#ws)
:good2: :good2: Nice video, looked like a lot of fun in Nimbin! :drinks:
Quote from: X-Ray on April 07, 2014, 07:22:24 AM
:good2: :good2: Nice video, looked like a lot of fun in Nimbin! :drinks:
Awww ....glad you enjoyed it bro.......wait though for Chapter #5 " A Glass of Wiser's " .... it'll be smooth......... :biggrin: :drinks:
(sorry folks...inside joke.......X-Ray's last name is
Wise and while I was in Australia, I stayed with Ray and his wonderful Family for 4 awesome days)
Kev
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Ooooohhhh that looks nice. Make sure you have some on hand when we come over to visit. :good2:
Quote from: X-Ray on April 10, 2014, 03:21:41 AM
Ooooohhhh that looks nice. Make sure you have some on hand when we come over to visit. :good2:
It's a deal !!! :good2:
The Road to Jindabyne
Part 2. " The Mountains Run "
This is the second installment of the ride down to Jindabyne which I have titled "The Mountains Run". The first 2 days were really about the shore line and the coastal attractions with a template designated for the first timer. The Yacht club the big cities and the beaches were number 1 on the menu.....but this next leg was a run to the interior.....away from the cities and tourism and off to the heartlands of the Australian soul. Modernization can be a double edged sword. It can sometimes water down a culture and a people and steal away the essence of the Land and the Spirit of her People. Australia is a harsh and hostile environment....and can catch even the bravest off guard.........and yet somehow She manages to propagate her children with a genuine love for her and any who find their course blown onto her shores.
Rich and I had corresponded many times by phone and by email and it was refreshing to find a kindred spirit......who not only believed in fate and destiny, but was as willing and passionate about letting the wind plot our course as I was!!! No sight....no smell.....no sound...no substance......only an apparition and a Voice calling us on and guiding the way!! Riding the South side of the Sky, there was no desire for Standing Still.......just a gentle breath charting our destination.
After we parted ways with Klav and Mr Sniffy (Bean), Rich and I proceeded on through Glen Innes and the Wash Pool National Park. Grafton was on our radar for a place to rest for the night, so once we arrived we toured around the town a few times looking for that one place......that had us both happy clapping !! That usually included a decent room, a warm shower, a 6 foot bed, and a healthy selection of Australia's finest Hops.......the cheaper the place the better the Barley!!!!
We managed to find the South Grafton Hotel around 6 o'clock...so we parked the bikes and checked into our room. After a quick freshening up...it was down to the Bar for some surf and turf......oh....and a shot of Tequila and some 4X !!!! Sat down and watched Mr "T" on a big screen poke fun at all dem fools !!!! lol
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The next morning was cool....for me at least (not) but for Captain Petrie it was freezing!!!!.....lmao...... I had to snicker to myself as my stable mate snapped at the cool morning air. After a short goodbye to the Lord of the Manner, we were off to........well....... who knew? Somewhere over in that direction sounded about right......so.....off we went......ripping through the Guy Fawkes River National Park on our way to Armidale. Those were some of the most amazing roads I ever been on........huge elevation changes and twisties that were worthy of an Amusement Park !!!! Man...why did I leave my GoPro mounting case in Brisbane????? (one of the dumbest things I ever did........thx again Harv for bringing it to the Rally !!!!). Action cameras are not much use if you have no way to mount it !!!!!!! Doooooooh !!!!
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Anyways.....once we arrived in Armidale...was time to refuel.....both steeds and riders. We ended up at a Grocery store where I feasted on a wide selection of Fruits.....and sat and talked to a very sexy fitness instructor in front of her fitness centre. She was certainly friendly.....and got a laugh when I asked her what the best route was? Lmao.......she winked at this eager beaver and said.....straight down big boy!!! At least she didn't take my banana and show me!!!! shhhh when Rich went for a slash...she showed me in private a good route :wacko1:
It was a nice pit stop (thx Sheila) ...but the feet were restless and I knew my fellow fist jammer was itching to get in the Pipe five by five !!!! Five was always our target on the clock.............and our destination? Tamworth....the Country capitol of Australia and home of the "Slim Dusty and Joy McKean" statue.
I loved the fact that Rich and I shared a passion for music...first we did the Blues capitol in Byron Bay and now we were going down to Country Music Capitol ........ Shania Town (Tamworth)..... by the way.....I am still waiting for that song Rich was working on upon our return from the Rally........it was very very good!!!!!!! I am hoping that Doug's poem will be the catalyst to get his Country loven arse in gear....How bout it Rove??? We're waiting!!!!!!!!!!!!
So there we were.......back "OUT FOR A RIP".......Mountain Range style........giddy up...... !!!!!! This part of the runs were absolutely breathtaking......Rich and I must have pulled over every ten minutes to take pictures of the Mountains and Ranges.......I don't know how to convey how Majestic it was riding through all the hills....the valleys......the mountains and the wide open plains.......you could hear the madrigal music melodically riding through your head with each and every turn!!!! There was an abundance of happy clapping going on here......fist pumps....shudder clicks......and HIGH FIVES were endless
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...... buy the time we got into Tamworth it was still early and we decided to pull out a coin to see what our next move would be......keep riding or stay here for the night......we stayed.....lol ....as it turns out it was the right call. Tamworth is a great little town and warm.....you could feel the place hug you as you drove down the main strip
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.....was always fun deciding on a hotel/motel.......Rich's motto was always....the cheaper the room...the better tasting the beer!!!!! ... I was a Tequila monster..so it applied to me as well......lol. Well after several rips around town we decided on the Old Court House Hotel.......very nice spot .....perfect in fact.
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We checked in....cleaned up and walked up and down the Main drag...... I suggested we go to the place with the most patrons for dinner and that we did. A great little patio bar that was packed and I was right......surf and turf again of course...Rich the Sea lover....Kev the Land lover....lol.
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After dinner we headed back to The Court House and I decided to let Rich kill me at Pool?? Actually I am not sure what we were playing.....the balls were the size of squash balls......tiny little balls you guys play with :mocking:. But after a thorough drubbing, it appeared that we had attracted the attention of one of the locals who was getting a kick out of me getting a kick.....stupid little balls!!!!!!....anyway....this guy was a middle aged bloke who was well into the evening's festivities when we happened into each other. I don't know if any of you can appreciate what it's like to get left behind in a conversation, especially when they're speaking English!!!!! I mean the first time you listen in on two people who are familiar with each other....well you can forget it......send me a post card....
This is a snipit from Rich and Julie...it was my second day in Auzzie and I knew I was going to loose a few....conversations I mean..... :empathy3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=3e1P9U-ZAO0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=3e1P9U-ZAO0) .... :mocking: :unknown: 100 bucks to anyone who can translate this........and no help from the happy couple :flag_of_truce:
After a brief introduction, myself, Rich and Stu, our new friend, were deeply engaged in conversation about cars and adventures. Stu was telling us about some of his adventures including one that took him to Canada for 2 months back in the 80's....said he loved it !!! :hi: The other subject was Australiana and all the great products Australia used to produce....including automobiles built by Holden. Turned out to be a sure fire way to find out someone's model (age) was..... Stu and Rich were both EH Holden's....and I was an EJ Holden.....I thought it was an interesting way to tell another man your age......lol...but it worked.....Stu and Rich were like 2 cats sharing a bag of catnip and a few Ale's to keep the conversation fire roaring......it was interesting dialogue in the sense I didn't have a clue what these 2 were chattering about but it must have been good!!! Rich later came to the room and was electrically charged by the experience......senses may not capture the wind but you only need to watch a tree bow it's head to know it's there. It was nice for me to see Rich tilt his head in reverence......gave me a charge as well!!!!
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The next morning we got up, had breakfast and did our best to find a case for my GoPro......but no such luck....so we saddled up and headed south. We were not sure where we wanted to end up...Rich was hoping to take us to see a few places that Stu had told us might be worthy of our journey. That Stu was a genuine bloke...kind hearted and real....wasn't afraid to open his heart and show you....I must say... I found that a lot while I was there!!!!! It was easy to make the connections between Canada and Australia and how we truly fell from the same tree!!! A few differences...especially when it comes to meat pies and snot blocks..... :rofl:
The morning ride ended in Sandy Hollow where filled the tanks....and fueled up ...Rich was a bit confused and told someone we were in Sleepy Hollow so I thought I should at least try to do my best "Ichabod Crane" impersonation (using my empty helmet).....for nothing!!!! ...........the village was called Sandy Hollow!!!!!!
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Anyway.....after lunch we weren't sure where to target for the night.....Bathurst or Lithgow..or Goulburn.....We decided on Lithgow with the Bathurst route left for the return trip home. The General was also trying to get a meet in Sydney as well but time and distance were becoming a bit of a factor....so it was off to Lithgow. These roads were also a lot of fun!!! Up and around one mountain after another......was almost exhausting......(NOT!!!!!!!!).......man I was wishing CanD was with me......no knock on the" Blue Tuna " she was awesome.........but I was feeling a bit guilty enjoying these rides without her... :blush:
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Once we got into Lithgow, it was still pretty early and we were trying not to make a shot but to leave a shot!!!! We thought if we made it to Goulburn, it would leave us an easy ride to the Rally the next day....so at 4:30, we gassed up....saddled up and replenished our H2O and headed out.....well it wasn't long before we got to Hampton.....maybe an hour......so the first Roadhouse we passed, I knew the brake lights ahead of me would come on as soon as those 4 great big yellow X's came into sight.........5,4,3,2,1...and there they were!!! Rich was obviously getting thirsty and I needed to persuade him to not think about cold beer.....so out with the cattle prod and on to our fate in Goulburn.
Now Rich ,up to this point was the model of riding perfection!!! I mean.....whatever the sign said...no matter how slow....Rich was never a km over the limit......kept me on my toes at all times. The other thing that was a strong indication that the 900 km run was taking its toll, was the fact that I didn't need to use my brakes or throttle as much and when we finally got into Goulburn......I noticed we weren't paying as much attention to the signs like before
.......I couldn't stop laughing in my helmet as I knew someone couldn't stop licking his lips under that brain bucket.....nearly soiled myself at one point!!!! Rotflmao!!!!! :lol: :biggrin: :rofl2: :mocking: :rofl:After an exhaustive search for the right place we pretty much ended up at our very first option "The Gordon Hotel"....funny!!!! It was actually a very nice Digs
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....took no time at all to settle in and have an excellent dinner and drinks (best steak of the trip so far mmmmm). I don't think I have ever seen a beer disappear so fast than that first one Rich inhaled!!! Lmao .......Rich was the silent soldier type...sometimes hard to read.....and never excessively chatty.....but when it came to BEER.......wasn't hard to read at all.......as I wrote earlier...Rich drinks beer because he loves the taste of it......period :drinks:
The next day we really took it easy.....we had only 350 kms to cover and all day to do it. We had a good breakfast and sauntered over to the local bank, which didn't open until 10:00 AM, to exchange some currency (US to AUS). Thank goodness Rich was there...they wouldn't do it without my passport??? Well we did our business and saddled up for the last leg to the rally.....there was still tons of riding ahead and we were just getting started!!! Well anyway.....on our horses and on our way to the Main event..... it really wasn't much to write about other than the landscape...... it was kind of creepy.....I thought I was in "The Land of The Lost" .....a barren wasteland of hills and ranges.....almost looked "WarTorn".....but a mild and carefree ride into Jindabyne took us only 4 hours.
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I have to say, Doug found the perfect spot to hold the rally. It was the greatest feeling once we blew into town knowing that the wind was at our back the whole way!!!!! Great job Captain Petrie !!!!!! Stay tuned for Chapter 3. "The Rally"
And always.....I love posting a video which captures the mood of the ride...and this one was Majestic in every way !!!!! :drinks:
The Mountains Run (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm2qsxrsIAw#)
Chapter 3. The Rally
Welcome to my forth installment of my adventure in Australia. So far, I've been here for just over a week and have travelled and seen quite a bit already.....however I should point out, that "quite a bit" is relative and having travelled already over 2000 kms in a short time frame, in retrospect (Australia-the Country), I have seen very little. XRay said it when he told me if I stayed for 6 months over there, I would barely scratch the surface!!! Imagine that Australia is an old 33 LP record disc.......it would take 50 years to finish side 1.
Now........all the mountain roads, hills and valleys that we travelled, were a great preparation for the weekend ride. Although, what was to come, I was not prepared for at all !!! I was not only excited to rip around the Snowy Mountains but also to meet some of the members I have been corresponding with for quite some time. Harvey was definitely one of those mates along many other great Auzzie members who I have enjoyed meeting here on the forum.
Rich and I pulled in around 2:30 Friday afternoon and several of the 45 attendees had already arrived. I checked into my room and did a quick survey of the accommodations. I was very surprised when I went into the bathroom and saw a whirlpool Jacuzzi looking up at me and inviting me in for a sess.......lol......bubbles up. A 1 hr soak was delightful after a long week!!!!! After my jet massage, I climbed out and headed downstairs to meet and greet the others as they arrived.
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The whole evening was a blast!!! It was awesome dropping shots, drinking beer, making new friends and generally having a great time.....by the end of the evening's festivities, I was given a new nickname....."Pinball".........would have been perfect if the "Wizard" could have made an appearance...........(I'm so sorry you couldn't make it Klav..... snicker). Pinball was perfect.....as I love bouncing around.......caters to my restless nature...... :sarcastic:
Banjo Celebration (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVA7lwcUyxU#)
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The next morning, everyone headed down to the dining area for an early breakfast and prepared themselves for a full day of riding. Once breakfast was over, we did a bike line up and took photos of the awesome display of FJ Ownership at its best :good2:. What a moment.......what a group......what a display......the only thing that could have topped that was a guest appearance from a Bike riding Celebrity....... I don't know.......say .......someone like Charlie Boorman
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Once all the photos and chit chat were finished, it was time to saddle up and go "OUT FOR A RIP" Auzzie style !!
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The rides and the views were amazing and even when we became separated...it was not too difficult to run into the rest of the scattered groups.....although Harv got lost pretty early into the ride and wasn't seen again until dinner time. We made several stops to take pictures and such ..the views were amazing....
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"The Blue Tuna's" fuel consumption was a bit hazy......... Rich was my petroleum abacus.....and was the one I would consult regarding my fuel situation.............so when the inquiry went up about everyone's fuel, I made a quick look at Rich and was given a shaky looking thumbs (half) up..... :mail1:. Well fortunately the calculations were only off by 3 kms and the Tuna ended up on the beach......completely bone dry. I sat there watching and waving at everyone passing by.......Rich was great and ripped ahead and picked up some fuel for the "The Blue Tuna"..........Randy (RPM) also very decent.......he kindly turned around and checked to see if I was OK........thx again Randy :hi:......it wasn't long before Rich came back and got the big fish and her flippers back in the water... We hooked up with the rest of the group and had some lunch. :nyam1:
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I also needed to go for a slash so I was directed to the latrine where I emptied the remainder of last night's party. It wasn't long before I looked up and saw a massive spider on the wall.....just above Baldy........I was thinking....if I had stood where Baldy was, I might have been jumped........with that nest on my head and all....but it was Baldy..so nothing there for the Huge Arachnid to land on safely.... :lol:
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Well....after lunch it was back to the ride and this time I wasn't going to let Richard (RoverFJ) out of my sight. I had been following Rich for 5 days and had gotten used to having him in my sights.......so in the morning run......he was passing a lot of the "Open Roaders" leaving me behind.....lol......so I made a point of keeping up with him for the afternoon run.......well that didn't last long at all !!! I was on Arnies ass and Arnie was on Joe's ass.......and Rich blew right by....... @^%&*%$& :dash1:SOB...... :flag_of_truce:......so I kept looking for a hole to get past Arnie.....but there were so many twisties ...you were practically blind in every corner.....but what a beautiful run.... :good2:
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....finally Arnie could see I wanted past and gave me the hand wave......so I hit it........ Well it wasn't long before I was up on Joe's ass and was tailing him for quite a bit....all the time I am thinking.....f---ck.....Rich is probably long gone to China......so I pushed the big Fish for everything I knew she could take.......and man...... what a blast !!!! YEEEEEEEEEHAAAAHHHHHH........man was it fun. I finally made my way past Joe and was on the hunt.... :good:.. What was funny...was (and I found out later) that Rich had pulled over at a lookout for some pictures
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where he heard some friggin maniac fly by at light speed. Here I was trying to catch up to the guy who had pulled over for pictures...... :scratch_one-s_head:........so there I was ....chasing ???? NOBODY !!! Good grief Charlie Boorman !!!! :blush:
Anyway......there I was ripping in and out of the turns and hills and shadows.......not thinking and not seeing the road surfaces as they changed in appearance and texture.......and that's when my trip took a sudden and awful turn. I went into a seemingly harmless turn and just as I broke going into the turn......I lost the front end for a split second.......but caught it immediately......however......the sudden loss of control forced me to straighten out which I did.....this took me out of my lean and caused me to overshoot the curve. I saw the collection area across the road was big and I had plenty of space to shut her down......but then I realized that this surface was like ice and it wasn't long before I lost the fight.....I was coming down on the left side and was almost down.....just as I planted my hand to break my fall, the bike hit something and flipped over, throwing me over the top and on to my head and shoulder. :wacko1: I leaped to my feet grabbing my wrist and walking around....... A thousand things started running through my head all at once and I tried to wrap my head around everything :crazy:. The first thing that I decided to do was pick the bike up and put it on its stand.........there was no way I was going to stand there beside the wounded fish.....so I muscled her up.....fak was that ever a wicked Tuna !!!! I stood there grabbing my wrist and pulling on it and watched the other riders pass one by one.......it wasn't long before Rich pulled up :scratch_one-s_head:.....as he pulled up........he flipped his helmet up and asked if everything was OK ? Panicked and sweating I told him that I just took a dump......he quickly looked around and asked if I took a shit....or dumped the bike? ........and I told him, that I dumped the bike....He asked if I was opened up anywhere and bleeding ...to which I replied "NO" but I think I fucked my wrist..... I was probably dealing with a little shock at the time :shok:....because I tried to start the bike without really thinking...thankfully Rich's head was clear and unfettered and was able to take control of the situation. After looking over the bike.....it was clear what was damaged. The foot peg for the rear brake was bent down pretty good and the turning lens as well as the intake cowling was scratched up pretty good... :blush:....but apart from that....The Big Blue fired up and was ready to give her... :cray:.......however.....my wrist was going from bad to worse and I was seriously doubting I could ride back to the Resort.......after a brief discussion of the available options, I decided to grind it out and slowly ride back. Shifting was tough....I mean I was wincing with every shift........even in pain I was still enjoying the twisties.
It wasn't too long before we caught up to the rest of the group and informed everyone as to what happened. Baldy pulled out some matching blue tape ...he may have had several colours...I'm not sure.... :good2: and taped any loose parts together. All the way back to the Resort..... I couldn't stop the overwhelming feelings of despair and disappointment. I knew that telling Doug was going to be tough and I knew that my Great Adventure was pretty much over. That was a tough ride back :empathy:. By the time I arrived back to the Banjo, word had spread and everyone came over to see how I was doing. It wasn't long before I saw Doug and apologized.....Doug was great about it......and told me that it would all work out. There were discussions about whether I should go to a hospital right away or wait until I got back to Brisbane. There were tons of options but finally I decided to load up with some Tequila and a few pain killers and see how it was in the morning.
So that's what I did........I never knew what a Pharmacy of painkillers there were available to me right there at the Rally....what a friggin smorgasbord of drugs... :wacko3:...and everyone buying me shots......man I was almost glad I wiped out....woooooohooooo .....I was shocked to see that I was not the only casualty......one of the other members (sorry.. forgot his name)....went to put his bike on its side stand without putting down the side stand first and broke his leg.....I hope you're OK too my brother....man......WHAT A DAY !!!
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.......that was more fun than the night before.........what a party. :yahoo: :drinks:
The next morning I woke up...I think it was 5 am in a lot of pain....and thankfully, Harv was able to hook me up.............thx Harv !!! It wasn't long after that I got up and headed down for breakfast. There was further discussions on how to play this out and find the best solution....There was no way I was going to be able to ride back to Bris....so eventually Doug arranged to have the bike picked up by the insurance company at the Banjo resort and Darren Daniel and Trent volunteered to take me to Canberra to catch a flight back to Bris...... Julie (Rich's wife) would then pick me up from the airport in Bris..............and this only 10 days in....... :dash1:
To be continued.....
As always......I made a video........which I titled " One Ride n One Crash "........ It's sort of a drummer's play on..........Cymbals
One Ride n One Crash (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhAlxg3YDLM#)
Love the continuing story Kevvy, its like it just happened yesterday! :drinks:
Quote from: X-Ray on May 01, 2014, 08:35:09 AM
Love the continuing story Kevvy, its like it just happened yesterday! :drinks:
Thx Ray.....I am amazed how much I am remembering........I mean as far as details go........considering how much Tequila I went through.... :wacko3:. It has been awesome writing this report...I am enjoying it immensely....... it's just like reliving the whole thing all over again.....I can't wait to come back! Miss you my brother..... :cray:
Kevy