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Title: Stranded Travelers or Help Wanted Post by: Rusty_T on April 12, 2012, 10:01:40 PM ::) ::)
Hi all, Just received word that Gary (Zulu) and Bruce (FC Driver) are stranded at Eucla WA and need help (Car not moving anywhere fast). The options open at the moment are, Sit and rot, Bruce to hitch a ride (Gary won't leave the car) or Jan to drive over and retrieve them all from Sydney. So anyone on there way back east, from the Nats and have space or can help in any way it would really be appreciated. Cheers Rusty Title: Re: Stranded Travelers or Help Wanted Post by: ACE on April 12, 2012, 10:16:08 PM Do you know what the problem is?
ACE 8) Title: Re: Stranded Travelers or Help Wanted Post by: FC_Driver on April 13, 2012, 07:39:43 AM Hi all
Sad to say the ambo and van are now in Ucula being readied for trucking to Sydney. As the last bus left 8 years ago we have to get to Eucla (600km away) for a plane or bus service to Adelaide. Concidering it would be impossible for both of us to hitch a ride together we have decided to split up for now. So i'm about to hit the road hiking and Gary will see the car off and follow later. There is a chance that Gary will get a lift someway in the car carrier but this is not certain and the car could be here for some days yet. So heres hopeing.......... See you all later Bruce...... P S Gary and I will be keeping in Phone contact when possible so I will keep you updated........ Title: Re: Stranded Travelers or Help Wanted Post by: FC_Driver on April 13, 2012, 07:57:22 AM Hi all
Just been offered a lift with the South Australians to Ceduna ( where public transport is available) .........Now to get Gary out but he wants to leave after he sees his car and van off. Bruce Title: Re: Stranded Travelers or Help Wanted Post by: graham_fuller on April 13, 2012, 08:07:52 AM Great to hear Bruce. Keep us updated with how things are going. has Garys car blown a head gasket?
Cheers, Graham Title: Re: Stranded Travelers or Help Wanted Post by: freddyc on April 13, 2012, 08:19:29 AM The North Queenslanders are on their way, but we are 10 hours away. keep us updated.
Title: Re: Stranded Travelers or Help Wanted Post by: FE_UTE on April 13, 2012, 08:27:07 AM Geez Gary / Bruce thats bad luck after all the travelling you have done and help you offered to others that broke down
Hope it all turns out ok and you both get home safely with the ambo Gary Title: Re: Stranded Travelers or Help Wanted Post by: freddyc on April 13, 2012, 09:29:30 AM Our phone number if you need us. 0408060719
Title: Re: Stranded Travelers or Help Wanted Post by: Tailshaft_Tim on April 13, 2012, 10:09:42 AM Sorry to hear about this guys, sad way to end the trip. Hope it all works out okay. Good luck with the lift Bruce, we're you able to join Fred & Candy? Title: Re: Stranded Travelers or Help Wanted Post by: FC_Driver on April 13, 2012, 04:24:52 PM Hi all
Its 3 50 pm and Im at Ceduna airport thanks to the Adelaide group. I depart here at 7 30pm tonight with a early flight to Sydney in the morning. When I last spoke to Garry he was still at Ucula hopeing to get a lift with his car but he has a 3 Phone and there is no coverage there for him so he is depending on using the satalite phone at the roadhouse. Jan is keeping in touch with Debbie and whan I hear where he stands I will post. If someone else has any information about Gary's forward journey could they please post here. Thanks Bruce Ps He may still need help to get to Ceduna !! Title: Re: Stranded Travelers or Help Wanted Post by: freddyc on April 13, 2012, 06:10:30 PM Hi everyone. We have made it to Mandura. Not able to keep going as getting dark and roos starting to appear. Will be back on the road in the morning. Only an hour and a half from Eucla. We can give you a lift tomorrow to Ceduna if you are still there. We will ask at the service station if they know anything about you. If you get this message and leave before then please try and leave a message somewhere. Or we will do our best to track you down there. We also have no phone reception. Good luck and might see you tomorrow. Fred and Candy
Title: Re: Stranded Travelers or Help Wanted Post by: FC_Driver on April 13, 2012, 06:28:32 PM Hi Fred, Thankyou for the offer I will try to get the message through to Gary via his wife as he is calling her on the satalite phone each night
Bruce Title: Re: Stranded Travelers or Help Wanted Post by: colt on April 13, 2012, 07:52:12 PM Sorry to hear you guys are having trouble. I am at Hay for the night. Don't know what help I can offer, but I do have the trailer which I would empty if needed. Colin
Title: Re: Stranded Travelers or Help Wanted Post by: zl296 on April 13, 2012, 09:15:11 PM if you need some money.
l give you some,better than the coppers having it... let me know,we can all help you f.c brother.... dave... Title: Re: Stranded Travelers or Help Wanted Post by: zl296 on April 13, 2012, 11:10:12 PM send you bank details
if you want help... anyone else helping... Title: Re: Stranded Travelers or Help Wanted Post by: zulu on April 14, 2012, 12:07:42 AM Thanks to all well wishes and offers of help, I managed to hitch a lift on road train and am now in Ceduna, hope to fly home tomorrow
Hope you get this Fred n Candy, will also message you Cheers Gary Title: Re: Stranded Travelers or Help Wanted Post by: Wayne on April 14, 2012, 08:16:17 AM Hi
Glad to see everything is going OK Title: Re: Stranded Travelers or Help Wanted Post by: FC_Driver on April 14, 2012, 02:46:52 PM HI a big thankyou for all the offers of help.......
All semes to be going better now......Looking forward to safe delivery of the ambo and van . Bruce |