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« Reply #140 on: April 16, 2010, 01:37:46 AM » |
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Read it all, followed you around, wished I could have done it as well. 2012 will be a little closer to me but don't expect a diary from me! Unless you want to organise an Ireland to Perth run?? Would need spares of everything, lots of petrol and maps and probably a few "protective weapons" to get there.... I can only dream.... Thanks for making it an enjoyable read. Paul. ![Cool](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/cool.gif)
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« Reply #141 on: April 16, 2010, 10:34:56 AM » |
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Hey Surferboy and Mrs ![Cool](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/cool.gif) Thanks for an enjoyable read over the past few weeks. Your journey allows us to realise what we are in for in 2 years time. I hear the Qld club are looking for a guide for the next Nats, so you had better make your way over there. I am sure they will let you know the time and place of their departure. A whole new diary and a bigger map. Thanks again. Regards Alex
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« Reply #143 on: April 06, 2011, 03:04:47 PM » |
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It's that time of the year again. I had better start planning my trip to the Nats so I can do another trip diary. So far it goes something like this Fri 6th April. SLEEP IN ![Grin](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/grin.gif) , 9.00am get out of bed, shower and Brekky 10.00am Leave for trip to Nats Yale rd,Spencer rd,Nicholson rd,Albany hwy,Leach hwy,Abernethy rd,Alexander rd, Hardey rd. 10.20 arrive at Nats HQ ready for registrations ![Cool](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/cool.gif)
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« Reply #144 on: April 11, 2011, 08:15:44 PM » |
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You had better make sure that the wagon is in pristine condition for such a long and ardous journey ![Wink](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/wink.gif) Cheers Deano
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« Reply #145 on: January 23, 2013, 08:37:23 PM » |
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Whoops I got so busy organizing Nats and getting married and stuff that I completely forgot to do my 14th FE-FC HOLDEN NATIONALS 2012 TRAVEL DIARY so here it is......... DAY 1. Slept in ![Grin](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/grin.gif) Left home about 8.00am drove to the end of the street and turned left it looks something like this.. ![](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/c1.jpg) 8.03 turned right it looks something like this.... ![](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/c2.jpg) 8.05 turned left at Albany Hwy Cannington ![](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/c3.jpg) 8.09 turned right at Leach Hwy this isn't a pic of Leach Hwy... I forgot to take one ![Roll Eyes](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/rolleyes.gif) (but if you pretend I didn't tell you, you wouldn't know the difference ![Lips sealed](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/lipsrsealed.gif) ) ![](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/c4.jpg) 8.12 turned left at the lights into Abernethy Rd (Yes, I know I'm not in the left turn lane... I forgot to take a photo here also. ![Lips sealed](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/lipsrsealed.gif) Shhhh don't tell ) this is the next set of lights in Belmont ![](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/c5.jpg) 8.18 turn right at Bunnings the intersection looks like this... suprise ![Shocked](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/shocked.gif) ![](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/c6.jpg) 8.19 look Ma... NO traffic lights as we turn left into Hardey Rd ![](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/c7.jpg) 8.22am TA DA ![Grin](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/grin.gif) ![](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/c8.jpg) We arrive at Nats HQ ready for a BUSY weekend of FUN ![Grin](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/grin.gif) again I apologize for being slack and not posting my diary promptly But I hope you have enjoyed our trip as much as we did ![Cool](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/cool.gif) & MRS ![Cool](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/cool.gif)
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« Reply #146 on: January 24, 2013, 03:59:48 PM » |
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« Reply #147 on: April 02, 2014, 01:30:31 AM » |
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G'day everybody (including family and workmates who may be following our adventure this year) Time to go to bed for an early night We hit the road tomorrow for our next adventure ![Grin](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/grin.gif) Just a couple of things left to do figure out Tapatalk ![Roll Eyes](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/rolleyes.gif) fix the window fix the numberplate fix the speedo fix an indicator fix the tailgate try and figure out what the strange noise is find all my maps (Cathy doesn't like my... drive to Melbourne and turn right, directions) make sure all my badges are attached to my hat wash and polish the surfboard try and figure out where Cathy expects me to put the kitchen sink ![Roll Eyes](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/rolleyes.gif) (or go and buy a trailer in the morning !) wash and polish the wagonFeed the goldfish Feed the dogs Feed the housesitters ( Na bugger em. they can feed themselves) Oh what the hell I've got music on the stereo and I've got some clean jocks and socks and I've got my credit card I'm ready to go ![Grin](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/grin.gif) PS I've got my RAC card too ![Roll Eyes](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/rolleyes.gif) See you all in Hobart (or somewhere on the road) ![Cool](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/cool.gif) & Cathy
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« Reply #148 on: April 02, 2014, 12:38:35 PM » |
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« Reply #149 on: April 02, 2014, 09:06:43 PM » |
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Day 1 Yahoo. We've arrived in Coolgardie ![](http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/02/a9upymyt.jpg) (Note to self... rotate pics before posting ) Guess what the road looked like ![](http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/02/2udupyzu.jpg) Just a couple of minor (?) problems I can't record Odo. Reading since the speedo stopped near Southern Cross. And I have a volt gauge that looks like this ![](http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/02/3yhanugu.jpg) 560km today. Short 270km to the sheep station tommorow. (Time to do some repairs ?) surferboy & Cathy Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk
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« Reply #150 on: April 02, 2014, 09:08:43 PM » |
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« Reply #151 on: April 03, 2014, 07:08:32 AM » |
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« Reply #152 on: April 04, 2014, 07:49:59 PM » |
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We are South Aust:) But I am getting ahead of myself
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« Reply #153 on: April 04, 2014, 11:43:21 PM » |
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Day 2 Short drive to Fraser Range Station today only 270km, and the mechanic didn't start till 8, so we got to sleep in:D Found the immobilizer was reducing power supply from battery. Also found the rear tyre had gone flat ![Sad](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/sad.gif) All fixed and on the road by 10.00 ![Smiley](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/smiley.gif) Will update more later. I can't load photos at the moment ![Roll Eyes](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/rolleyes.gif) ![Cool](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/cool.gif) & Cathy Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk
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« Reply #154 on: April 04, 2014, 11:52:40 PM » |
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Have I ever mentioned... I hate technology ! Just spent all night trying to do photos and send messages. Then discover the cover on my mobile phone is mucking it all up ![Roll Eyes](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/rolleyes.gif) Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk
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« Reply #155 on: April 05, 2014, 06:54:03 PM » |
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Trying again ![Roll Eyes](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/rolleyes.gif) (with pics ?) Day 2 Thanks toThe guys at OKA ![](http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/05/4yretady.jpg) ![Cool](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/cool.gif) Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk
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« Reply #156 on: April 05, 2014, 08:51:49 PM » |
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Day 2 contd. Took a while to get through Norseman. The road looked a lot like this ![](http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/05/mu6y4anu.jpg) At least my gauge looked like this ![](http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/05/e7e3a6ej.jpg) 100km east from Norseman to arrive at Fraser Range Station. Didn't see any trains ![Huh](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/huh.gif) I booked the budget accomodation ![](http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/05/y8etynu3.jpg) D.I.Y. Dinner was included (& fresh eggs for brekkie ![Grin](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/grin.gif) Lovely place to stay. Didn't know it existed till the eastern states guys mentioned it on the way to our nats. ![Cool](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/cool.gif) & Cathy Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk
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« Reply #158 on: April 06, 2014, 09:10:34 PM » |
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« Reply #159 on: April 06, 2014, 09:41:39 PM » |
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Lets do the timewarp again... ![Huh](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/huh.gif) I'm behind with my diary ! Numerous timezones... and then they throw in daylight saving. Just to confuse me more I think it is 8.45pm. Sunday 6th April But let me take you back....... Day 4 The day we cross the Nullabor Weather continues to be cool with some cloud. Have seen a few old Cadillacs heading West. ( show in Busselton) and been leapfrogging a few caravans we had met earlier in the trip. Besides roadkill, you see some odd things and people out here ![](http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/06/zysaga2u.jpg) And the guys at work think I'M mad Not sure who is going to use this ![Huh](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/huh.gif) ![](http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/06/y8ebypu7.jpg) Lunch was here ![](http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/06/e4y6usaq.jpg) ![](http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/06/uhatyre2.jpg) You don't get much change from $50 ! Whoops ... thought I was back at work for moment ![](http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/06/jujavyga.jpg) Stopping in Ceduna tonight. Up EARLY ![Sad](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/sad.gif) for the long drive to Adelaide tomorrow ![Cool](http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/Smileys/default/cool.gif) & Cathy Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk
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