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Torch arrived in Canberra aboard flight FE 215 from Melbourne ready for his big journey around Australia.  This is Torch's first time away from his Mum, 48-215 and Dad  FJ.  Torch is being put up by GP & Kathy and has already made friends in their garage with EH George, EH Rex, HR Austin, FC Jean and of course SS Jeniii.  On Friday night he got to meet and make friends with their Canberra cousins, FE Roary, FC Marilyn, FJ Shaggin Waggin, HR Louie, EJ Shaggin Waggin, the Brindi Boys and their wild Turkey.  Torch also met the local constabulary (shhhhh, more on that story later) :-X.

Torch's weekend in the ACT was full of fun and frivolity visiting lots of the usual touristy sites such as, Old Parliament House, Fyshwick, the War Memorial, Fyshwick, a Ford Dealership (oops!…… :o more on that story later too), he even travelled to Goulburn stopping briefly to check out the Big Merino (but he forgot his gumboots and velcro gloves!!) and Crookwell to pay his respects to some of his deceased relatives now resting in peace on a cattle farm. :'(

Torch is staying home today to recuperate from his very busy weekend.  8) He's also going to download some of the photos he took so he can post them up on this site for all his extended family to see.  He is hoping to have his photos ready to post in the next day or so, so watch this space.  Oh, and please, Torch has asked that you don't tell Mum & Dad what he got up to in the dark hours…….. :-/

Stay tuned…... ;D

Good stuff Kathy,
Did you know the torch had a swiming lesson when it was at Phillip Island.
Bring on the photos

Cheers from Kevin O

PHOTOS!

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Regards
Alex

Hi Kevin

Torch told me all about the so-called swimming lesson you guys gave him.  He's "NOT HAPPY KEV" to say the least.  He'd like you to share the story with the rest of his family on the forum so everyone else knows what you did to him….

Kathy

Hello Everyone

Torch has asked me to pass on his apologies for not being able to download all the photos he took over the weekend.  You see he had a really really big headache and stayed in bed for most of the day.  He says he knows what you're all thinking - "that it's probably a hangover",  8) - but he said "truly, honestly, it was a headache - please believe me"……hmmmm….. ::)

So, here's a couple of photos taken over the weekend with his friends from the ACT Club.  These photos were taken early on in the weekend, before Torch decided to sneak out the bedroom window and meet up with his new found mates for some Canberra action…. and that's when things turned sour….. (more on that story later)… :-X

From left, Julius, Baydon, Colt, Andrew R, Torch, Maddie,  and me standing in front of FC Marilyn.  This was taken at the Woden Food Van (our once a month Friday night haunt).

More photos to come.

Cheers
Kathy

Julius, FE Roary, the Torch and the big Merino.

Torch visiting Old Parliament House

Did you all notice the photo of Bob Menzies (at old parliament house) who was Prime Minister in 1956?

Yes Graham!!!!
Who could forget " Old Pig Iron Bob"
There are some things from that erra that some like me  ;D try to forget........But I do see the connection...
So the next Nationals are only 9 months away!!
Can,t waite :D...........

Hi Cathy
The torch was set up, ???
There he was just minding his own 8) 8) 8), relaxing on the beach as can be seen on pic 10 of the Melbourne shots.
The beach is directly opposite the Continental Hotel at Cows, Phillip Island,

'Anyway as most people would know" surf beach waves are unpredictable and you can guess the rest.
Next thing Ken had to do the surf rescue routien on the torch.
Torch then had to under go a full resto, paint and decals

But truley Kathy it was not I who gave torch the swimming lesson.  :-X :-X :-X :-X
Cheers from Kevin O  

And the Nationals euphoria begins,
         

           BRING IT ON

Here's Torch and FE Roary with Colt visiting a Holden garage at Crookwell.

Torch was a bit sad at this farm so didn't want to be seen in the photo  :'( .  Torch came back to Canberra rather upset, however, his mates took him for a drink and .......... (shh.... more on that story later  ;D).

Another  :'(

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Here's Torch outside gp's work in Braddon.   As you all know, Braddon is the place to go on a Friday night leading up to Summernats if you want to check out the local cars.  

Well, it is here that things turned sour with Torch.   :-/

I am ashamed to say, Torch was lead astray and encouraged to jump out his bedroom window and hitch a ride back to Braddon where he met up with the Brindi Boys .......... and their Wild Turkey.

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The Brindi Boys kidnapped Torch ......

And things turned really really bad after this.......... when Torch came back to join the ACT guys he'd had a few to drink (as had the ACT guys  ::) ), and this is what happened next.....  :o

I'm guessing you've all worked out what happened next.......  they were picked up in the paddy wagon for "indecent exposure".....

:o

The ACT guys were released pretty much straight away, however the local constabulary decided that they would keep Torch locked away until he'd sobered up......

And, as with the Sports Trophy  :-/, we never saw or heard from Torch again...... :'(

Until...... :o

Stay tuned for the next chapter in Torch's Big Day Out.... :P

I hope he does not go where the Sports trophy went we would like to have him back in time for Phillip Island not send him via the Bermuda triangle as the Sports trophy did.
See you next April fella.
Brett

I love it - you guys are having more fun with this than we imagined possible!!!!!!!!!!

Ken

We found Torch!!! :o

We had a call from the Victorian Police to say that Torch had been deported from the ACT due to his drunk and disorderly conduct.  The ACT didn't want that sort of riff raff causing havoc in the Territory.

Soooo, the ACT guys decided to jet off to Melbourne to pick him up, after all, we don't want everyone picking on us for losing the Torch....

After picking him up from the Police Station we decided to do some touring of the Melbourne area.

And then it was off to Fishermans Bend.  Of course we had to get a photo at this historic building..... :-*

Would you believe that the FE-FC Club of Victoria were having a Trivia Night while we were visiting Melbourne? ;)

What a perfect opportunity for a photo........

Not sure if you all remember, but this new ACT member (who closely resembles Tailshaft Tim), made an appearance at the karaoke night at the Jindabyne Nationals.  He is of scottish heritage, walked 500 miles, and goes by the name of Haggis McTailshaft.

Well, Haggis got hold of Torch and thought he might get in on the drink and downed a few at the Trivia night.....

I am just gobsmacked and speechless,



     Cheers from Kevin O

Well, the ACT Club has finally managed to get Torch to spend his last days in the ACT visiting some of the top Canberra sites without managing to get into any more strife with the police.

Here's a few more photos with gp and Tailshaft Tim (that is definitely Tailshaft - not his elusive cousin Haggis)...

The Captain Cook Fountain on Lake Burley Griffin with the National Library in the background.

And here they all are at Black Mountain Tower......

Still up the Mountain........

and again....

With Old Parliament House in the background.

I told them to stop fighting over the Torch..... but they just wouldn't listen.......

With Old Parliament House in the background.....

And on the steps in front of Old Parliament House.

And almost finally, outside the War Memorial.....

There is one last photo we will be taking before we hand the Torch over to the NSW Club at the NSW All Holden Day this Sunday.  We will be taking a photo of the handover also so we have evidence that we did, in fact, pass it on......... ;D :o

And here's the last photos of Torch's Big Day Out in Canberra.  There was no way we could miss the opportunity of taking photos of Torch at the Australian Institute of Sport..... ;D

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And the last photo from Torch's time in the ACT.  We will now handover to the NSW Club.

See ya later Torch and have fun with the NSW guys & girls ..... :)

Has the ACT set the standard for the other Clubs ....

I think so  ....   :P  :-*  ;)

Here's the Official Handover of Torch from the ACT to the NSW Club at the NSW All Holden Day yesterday.  This is proof that the Torch wasn't lost and it is now in the hands of NSW.  And we even had the Police with us as witnesses.

Good luck........look forward to the photos of Torch in NSW.

Of course, Kathy's photo and description gild the lily somewhat.  Yes, NSW are now in possession of the torch, but the involvement of NSW finest was greater than she lets on.  Her photo shows the Torch (and Graham) after they were subdued.

Earlier images tell the real story....

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Graham was deported back to Canberra that very afternoon.  The torch has been bailed on its own recognisance to appear before y'all shortly ;)

cheers
RET

Is it just me or are the photo's blanked out in the above post.
Peter

I've done a force-refresh on the page and still see them.  Is anyone else having problems?  (Probably only one or two replies either way will do)

cheers
RET

Thanks for the replies - the images are apparently loading OK.

Fine for me - great shots

Ken

On the way home from the All Holden Day, we stopped at McQuade Park, Windsor for a photo of the Torch at the site of the 8th FE-FC Holden Nationals, in 2001.

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Watch this space for more photos of the Torch in Sydney...

It has been a bit quiet on the Torch front, but hopefully that will soon be corrected.

The Torch came out to on our club run last weekend for the Shannons Eastern Creek Classic.  Here it is with a few of our members:

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More Torch photos soon, and then it will head north to the Mid North Coast.

cheers
RET

Looking forward to more torch photos :D

The torch has been to Lang Lang and Phillip Island and can't wait to get back

The other photo is of the Yarra river with the city in the background.  This is a stones throw from Olympic Park.

Ken

The NSW Club had an impromptu Torch Relay Run on the weekend just gone, with a small group of us hitting the Sydney sights and sites to get some photos of the Nats Torch.

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From here we headed into the City.  More pics to follow.

cheers
RET

I've received the prints from Rusty now to continue this thread in correct chronological order.  Before we move on from Homebush, here are a couple of his photos:

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More photos to follow tomorrow.

Is that waterfall thingy, the big disc which Cathy Freeman lit at the Olympics opening ceremony, and nearly failed to proceed up to the cauldron?

Ken ???

The very item.

Once we got on the road, we headed east into the city.

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It's been 2 months since we've heard anything. What's young Torch been up to now the weather is warmer?

My apologies - I've been really busy and neglected updating this thread.  I'll post some more pics shortly.  I can tell you we sent the Torch off to the MNC in mid September, and have heard it is now in Queensland.  I better pull my finger out and getting posting before they do and the photos get out of sequence!

cheers
RET

Hi RET, have you any idea when S.A. is getting the torch???? - Thought we were going to get it mid December????

Kath,

I was talking to Ken the other night who mentioned that he knew it had gone from the Mid North Coast to Queensland.  Perhaps Jim or Mick might be able to shed some light (sorry, atrocious torch pun :-X )

cheers
RET

According to the schedule, Qld was supposed to send the torch on in the last week of November.

I know for a fact the torch arrived in Qld, has anybody up there actually seen it?
was any attempt made to photograph it with club members at club functions etc?
Vic committee have neither heard or seen anything of the elusive torch since it left NSW into mid North Coast and its subsequent journey into Qld.
Hopefully the good folk in SA will rectify when they get it

Ken

i saw the torchy at the nsw club meeting in sept
but a couple of heavys stopped me from havin a word with him  >:( >:( big black buggers they was names were VICTA or something like that ' >:(
anyway when i was going from gold coast to sydney last month i sure i saw torchy (NAKED )but with a very healthy flame !!!on the beach at coolongatta with some chick called schapelle  ;)
anyway they said they were going on a boogie board holiday to BALI or something like that ? ya could check her  shop on the coast might say when they are due back ? ;D ;D
BACK IN 20 PREHAPS or might have a contact p/h 1800-conviction  :-* :-* :-*

Gday Everyone,

Firstly i hope everyone had a good christmas!

Secondly, the torch has been sent to SA, I am not sure of the exact date, but I will confirm.

There were many photos taken whilst it's stay in Qld, this are apparently being passed on to RET. Unfortunately I never saw the torch, I was not aware it was here until it was gone again.

Michael

Nice to hear it made it up to the land of sunshine. Would have been even nicer to have been able to see it, or perhaps help show it around our wonderful state. Look forward to seeing the pics of QLD visit.

Cheers
Sarge

OK, let's get this show "on the road again", like the Jindabyne Karaoke ;D

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Well done Richard - ahh, the magic "eternal" flame is still burning brightly  :D  Good to hear ;)

Ken

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And that's it for the Impromptu Torch Run.  Next, the Torch makes an appearance at our Club Meeting, as does Kiwi....

Hi all,
         I have just been informed today that the torch has shown up in SA, it was sent on the 5th December by registered post, but only just arrived.  Only the torch himself really knows where he has been.  Maybe a xmas break at the Whitsundays, lying on the beach.

Michael

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And at long last (only 3 months late), that concludes the Torch's visit to Sydney, home of the 2000 Olympics.  We look forward to seeing what it got up to during it's time on the Mid North Coast and in the tropics amongst the mad people north of the Tweed.  :-*

cheers
RET

Hi all,
        Here are some photos of the torch's visit to Qld.

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One of South East Qld tourist icons, the big Pineapple

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The torch soaking up some sun at beautiful Caloundra on the sunshine Coast

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Taking in some nature at the Glasshouse Mountains

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Visiting Winders Park, where the Qld nationals were held

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Spending some time at the Isle of Palms resort, theaccomodaton for the Qld Nationals

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The torch checking out the cars at this years Qld All Holden Day

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The torch spending time at the Qld Xmas Party at Gatton west of Brisbane

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It must have been too hot up here for the torch so he made his way south to South Australia for some cooler weather, and maybe some of their beautiful wines.

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Well done guys - I especially like the shot at the Isle of Palms.  It appears everyone who was at the Christmas run saw the torch and had the opportunity to be in the photos.

Good stuff

Congrats on the photos - I'm very pleased to see a good contribution from the QLD guys and girls.

Ken

The SA Club had their run with the torch on Saturday the 7th, 14 cars all up.

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At the old GMH Woodville Gatehouse.

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Three FE sedans, 2 FC Utes, 2 FC Wagons and the rest FC Special Sedans

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Outside the Holden Elizabeth Drive-thru

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Just hangin' out

After this a contingent of the club went to some other prominent Adelaide locations followed by a visit to Alladin's Cave!

What an awesome collection of pics from NSW, Queensland and SA. :) To me, it reinforces the beauty of how strong the old (classic) Holden movement is and that it is here to stay, no matter what. I couldn't stop drooling at the sight of the SA club's two black FE's, looking at them only reinforced my long-term ambition to find me one of those!!! (naturally once I have replaced my 1-car garage with at least a 2-car garage) ;D

I know it's a long shot but does anyone have any records or recollection of how many factory black FE's were produced in total??

Cheers ...... Pete

What a great turn out to a January run - 14 cars AWESOME.
We want to see more photos with the torch :D

Congrats to the SA club - top effort - looks like the club is really going along well over there.

Regards  Ken

Pete - literally thousands of Black FE specials were made - they were the preferred car for all government departments - Sort of the like the company car of the fifties.

I have records of many black FE's but like company cars of today - they were not treated well and most have gone now.  Because of the "company car" tag, they were not really popular amongst private buyers either.

Ken

Torch was in Adelaide over Christmas and decided to throw a party for a few relatives and friends.  Unfortunately this upstanding Victorian citizen over-indulged somewhat, as the following pictures show.

Here is Torch with some of his guests - a few of South Australia's "leading lights":

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During the gift-giving, Torch decided he was the "Christmas Angel" and climbed the tree.

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As the night wore on and more booze was consumed, the party became a little untidy:

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Eventually, Torch really disgraced himself and headed for the garden for a yodel.

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But it was a hell of a good party and Torch and his mates really had a great time.

More of the trip to GMH Elizabeth

SA Club Prewsident Ron Taylor takes Torch to the main entrance of GMH Elizabeth

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Elizabeth

Torch tries to get in through the main doors

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before seeing the sign and realising that it's Saturday

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As they are about to leave Elizabeth, Torch asked Hot Lips (Kathy ) to take a photo of him infront of the sign

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But Torch had an ulterior motive and really wanted to leave his own flame-coloured tag on the sign, but it's too late when Kathy notices what he's doing and drags him away.

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A Day At The Beach

On a beautiful summer morning (typical of Adelaide) Torch decided it would be fantastic to take a swim at the beach.

Ready to go for a swim

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The ever-vigilant Torch sees a damsel in distress and rescues her, applying mouth-to-mouth resuscitation (I think)

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LOOK OUT, TORCH - BEHIND YOU!!

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In an instant, Torch whips around to see what everybody's shouting about:

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Not to be intimidated by a cruddy little fish, torch ducks and eye-balls the shark

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Seeing the fierce looking Torch, the shark turns and flees, chased by our hero

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After all the excitement, Torch relaxes on the beach to tan up a bit (something he can't do in Victoria as he tells us the sun only shines for 5 minutes each summer).  Unfortunately he attracts a crowd of big-arsed groupies

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Fantastic work Martin & the SA crew.  Loved it.  Looks like Torch's naughty side came out again in SA.

Kathy

Torch tours S A

While he's been in SA, Torch has toured with club members.

Here he is at Mount Lofty, overlooking Adelaide, with Greg Drinkwaterand Scott Millar (Collecta)

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He also went to Montefiore Hill, overlooking the city skyline, with Adelaide Oval on the foreground

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Torch visits the Clare Valley

Torch had a couple of days in the Clare Valley to sample the famous Clare Valley wines.  Here's a couple of pics:

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Amongst the vines

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Fantastic Martin, I absolutely loved the shark attack pics.  Still laughing now ;D ;D ;D

Lots of effort put in and much appreciated.

Regards    Ken

Gotta watch torch, he loves taking the p--s.

All the credit for the shark goes to Greg and Kathy.  ;D

It's good to see that torch is still enjoying himself.

Below are some pictures taken by Dianne & Dan Powers when torch was visiting the Mid North Coast.


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Nambucca Heads looking to Scotts Head

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Nambucca River at The Glen

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The wrecking yard at Bowraville Heights

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The high jump

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The weight lifting team

 ;)Well S.A. has now mailed on the Torch to W.A. Again by Registered Mail. Cheers Hotlips

Good stuff SA,
             The Pic's were great. Had a good laugh  ;D when l saw the shark.
Cheers and see you all soon. Only 63 DAYS! to go
  Tony Galea.

The shark thing was funny.  We'll know when Torch arives at PI - just listen for the sirens and screams.

One that SA club Vice president Martin wishes was never taken let alone seen :o ;D
cheers
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Yeah!! Good one Scott.   >:(  

Thanks, Maaaaate!!   :P  :P  ;D

 :DHi Martin,  Have you to rest of SA photo's to put on this site (soup photos),  Cheers Hotlips

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Gday everybody,
As you can see, I made it safe and sound across the Nullabor.Had a lovely trip and managed to get a couple of phone No's from the lovely Qantas stewardesses  ;) ;). My first official engagement was to attend the Sandgropers club meeting to meet and greet the CHAMPIONS of the Nationals Interclub Trophy. I immediately sweet talked Ditzy out of her chair and took my rightful place at the head of the commitee table
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I am looking forward to my stay with the CHAMPION West Aussies ( especially after hearing my two favourite words mentioned in the "planned "(?) itinerary ...BEER & NAKED WOMEN  ;D )

TORCH :) :) :)

Mmmmmm
does sitting at the head of the table make you President ?
And I just luv a torch that has blonde streaks.
We MUST get together.
I have a big cigar we could share

Moniker L

Gday everybody,
Went out with Cathy & surferboy  8) 8) 8)  to the big surf down at Margaret River on the weekend to learn how to surf.
I now know how to paddle, sit, and fall off.

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waiting for the big pipeline
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paddling in (gee its hard work when youve got no arms)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/torchsurfing.jpg)

AAAAARRRGGHHHH   !!!!!         WIPEOUT !!!!
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/torchwo1.jpg)
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posing
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/torchpose.jpg)

Well after nearly a month of hibernation, here I am taking in some afternoon rays before hiching a ride to Vic Park
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/58feute/Torch/meeting004.jpg)

This looks inviting
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/58feute/Torch/meeting007.jpg)

Geez its a busy place here
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/58feute/Torch/meeting009.jpg)

well I went inside and all I could find was a bunch of blokes talking cars, eating Pizza and having a beer
mmmmmmm...my type of place
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/58feute/Torch/meeting005.jpg)

TORCH'S CULINARY DELIGHTS

On one occasion we left Torch chasing a shark at an SA beach.  Well the story didn't end there:  Torch caught the big bugger and ATE him.  Here's the proof: Torch and his mates enjoying shark fin soup.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/lewis1411/Torch/Shark1.jpg)

and

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/lewis1411/Torch/Shark2.jpg)

G,DAY EVERYONE
Went out with Cathy for a cruise in ''The Ugly Duckling''


(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/torchperth1.jpg)
here we are on the South Perth foreshore looking across the Swan river to the city

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/torchperth2.jpg)
here I am enjoying the sunshine and the city views

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/torchrain3s.jpg)
it started to rainwhen we got down to cottesloe beach

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/torchrain1s.jpg)
Bugger this is us at Swanbourne beach (sorry you cant see much of the beach....and even less of the nude bathing that I came for !!! )

I feel like I'm back in Melbourne with this fickle weather

Having a lovely time, wish you was here.

TORCH

Got an invite to Marks (joker2)  50th Birthday party

well I didn't really get an invite but I wasnt going to let a small thing like that stop me !

here's Birthday Boy
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/torchparty5.jpg)
dont know whats in the coffee cup ? but we all know it's NOT coffee.


Heres Ditzy  (our esteemed ??? club president )
I have absolutely no idea what she is doing to birthday boy ( being the shy quiet retiring torch that I am )
Perhaps she forgot to bring a birthday present
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/torchparty4.jpg)


Heres me joining in with the girls for a bit of kareoke
thank goodness Surferboy didnt join in
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/torchparty1.jpg)


I was told the ladies go inside and the men go behind the shed.......but it was dark and scarey behind the shed and there was a queue (isn't there always ) at the ladies
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/torchparty3.jpg)
( i must stop doing this when there are cameras around)


It was a REALLY good night
(from the little i can remember)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/torchparty2.jpg)
( i must stop doing this too when there are cameras around)


Can't wait for The Nationals....4 days of partying !!!

TORCH

IT WASN"T ME ........!!!!








HONEST......








Would I lie ? ::) ::) ::)









(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/torchperth3.jpg)



TORCH
( i must not do this either when there cameras around)

Went to the FOOTY on Friday arvo     (thats the REAL footy ...AUSSIE RULES for those in QLD and NSW ) and watched THE EAGLES absolutely THRASH and ANNIHILATE(?) some victorian opposition.....and I use the term     opposition  lightly.


****sing*****
WE ARE THE EAGLES

THE WEST COAST EAGLES

WE'RE FLYING HIGH


(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/torcheagles10.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/538de348.jpg)

Here I am with my bestest newest mate leading the cheering

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/0711c4e2.jpg)
here i am with two of my newest bestest mates Flecka and Bazza (and another one of my girls... I can't remember her name there's so many)

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/874b94c6.jpg)
my newest bestest mate Macca just before he went out and scored about 50 goals against the victorians. those footy playing tips I gave him came in really useful.......tying your opponents bootlaces together always works well.

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/0e77c6b0.jpg)

Now lets all sing together........

WE ARE THE EAGLES

THE WEST COAST EAGLES

WE'RE THE BIG BIRDS OF THE BIG GAME

WE ARE THE EAGLES

WE'RE FLYING HIGH

WE ARE THE EAGLES

THE WEST COAST EAGLES



TORCH

The Big Trip South a couple of weeks ago...photos just come through...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/bradngem/Torch/DSCF1694.jpg)
Headed south from Bridgetown where I met up with Daggy (Chris).   Came to this sign, think we know which way to go!?


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/bradngem/Torch/DSCF1697.jpg)
Yep, think I can see the ocean now...


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/bradngem/Torch/DSCF1698.jpg)
Came across the Bibbulman Track...a walk trail between Perth and Albany...who'd want to walk when you can drive an FC?


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/bradngem/Torch/DSCF1701.jpg)
Found Walpole, must've made the right turn....


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/bradngem/Torch/DSCF1704.jpg)
Valley of the Giants???


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/bradngem/Torch/DSCF1705.jpg)
Oh......giant trees....sheesh, they grow them big over here!!


Next stop Albany!!

TORCH

Next stop was West Cape Howe, the most southern spot on the WA coast...apparently!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/bradngem/Torch/DSCF1718.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/bradngem/Torch/DSCF1730.jpg)
Then Daggy and Carrots took me to Albany where we saw the Harbour...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/bradngem/Torch/DSCF1740.jpg)
Then we went to a wind farm......say what!?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/bradngem/Torch/DSCF1736.jpg)
LOOK OUT DAGGY...IT'S COMIN AT US!!

WHEW.....that was close....

TORCH

After that close call with the wind thingy, I was glad to get back to Bridgetown and check things out...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/bradngem/Torch/DSCF1748.jpg)
The local Holden Dealer...it's almost like being HOME!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/bradngem/Torch/DSC03912a.jpg)
I found a couple of cool cars and their owners in the main street...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/bradngem/Torch/DSC03915a.jpg)
They said to me, "We know where there's another one, lets go see it!"

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/bradngem/Torch/DSC03917a.jpg)
Then we went up to the lookout to see the view from there...

TORCH

Well, after the trip down south, I caught a lift back to the "big smoke"...

There's this place called King's Park, good views of the City of Perth....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/bradngem/Torch/DSC03920a.jpg)
Happy snaps....gotta love 'em...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/bradngem/Torch/DSC03922a.jpg)
Here's me comparing my flame to the "Eternal Flame" at the monument....who says size doesn't matter?  Anyway, a reflective moment, if you don't mind.....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/bradngem/Torch/DSC03924a.jpg)
There's this other monument on the hill as well, pretty impressive.



Oh, and by the way....here's why I don't like working in the city....those red lights aren't taillights, they're BRAKE LIGHTS...hahaha
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/bradngem/Torch/DSC03925a.jpg)

TORCH

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/9b5bb2e1.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/83b593e6.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/5339bb18.jpg)


I'm  HOT.  HOT.  HOT.

TORCH

(sorry i'm a bit fuzzy......it's the result of to much PARTYING )

Hi Surferboy....just thought I'd drop you a line and say you did a great job with TORCH...good to see he had time to catch up with the best of the west, especially the WCE.http://www.ozgeorge.net/wceindex.html. Turn up your speakers for this one.  :D

I went to Jezz's place too and found this cool FC.  327 Chev up front, nice colours...pity it's not my ride to Phillip Island.....oh well!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/bradngem/Torch/P4080041-sml.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/bradngem/Torch/P4020036-sml.jpg)...there's another one in the garage too...


I'm feeling exhausted.....is it time to go home yet??
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/bradngem/Torch/P4080042-sml.jpg)


SEE YOU ALL AT PHILLIP ISLAND in just 5 days time...whew, I'd better get moving....!!

TORCH

Great set of pics, WA.  A bit of imagination mixed with a bit of cheek.

Martin

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/surferboyandcathy/538de348.jpg)

repeat after me...

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS
NO TIME FOR LOSERS
COS  WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS
OF THE WORLD


   TORCH
 ( No.1 EAGLES supporter )

 :oMy God, talk about a prophecy!*(#&!  Congratulations to West Coast.  Cheers Hotlips :) :)