Author Topic: NATIONAL OZSTOC RALLY 2013 15-17th of MARCH (Read 223536 times)

Biggles · « **Reply #300 on:** February 10, 2013, 12:56:36 PM »

Quote from: STeveo on February 10, 2013, 06:34:09 AM

Sabie, don't forget to watch out for goats during the day too.

and emus, camels, wild pigs, snakes, cattle, horses, sheep, eagles, abandoned HDs and broken down cars.

STeveo · « **Reply #301 on:** February 10, 2013, 01:13:22 PM »

Well I never collected any of those, just a goat about 2pm in afternoon about 50km west of Cobar. Fortunatly in a truck so no damage, only to goat. Are those abandoned HD's the ninety five percent that didn't make it home?

alans1100 · « **Reply #302 on:** February 10, 2013, 01:29:10 PM »

Speaking of goats.

If coming from the west, from Norseman to the Kambalda turn off seem to a bad place for them. http://goo.gl/maps/YxEYF

I've never had a problem with goats but I have seen them dead on the side of the road.

Biggles · « **Reply #303 on:** February 10, 2013, 01:46:38 PM »

Now that's another useful Road Fact that could go into our Roadwiki that's starting to evolve.
It's not the surface that's the problem in this case, but what runs on the surface. Obviously there's a breeding head of feral goats that's staked a claim to that scrubby country.

Sabie · « **Reply #304 on:** February 10, 2013, 03:42:24 PM »

Quote from: Biggles on February 10, 2013, 12:56:36 PM

Quote from: STeveo on February 10, 2013, 06:34:09 AM
Sabie, don't forget to watch out for goats during the day too.

and emus, camels, wild pigs, snakes, cattle, horses, sheep, eagles, abandoned HDs and broken down cars.

Are you guys trying to scare me off????... You forgot about the Yeti, Min Min Lights and Captain Scarlets Ghost.....

Streak · « **Reply #305 on:** February 10, 2013, 04:22:04 PM »

Quote from: Sabie on February 10, 2013, 03:42:24 PM

Quote from: Biggles on February 10, 2013, 12:56:36 PM
Quote from: STeveo on February 10, 2013, 06:34:09 AM
Sabie, don't forget to watch out for goats during the day too.

and emus, camels, wild pigs, snakes, cattle, horses, sheep, eagles, abandoned HDs and broken down cars.

Are you guys trying to scare me off????... You forgot about the Yeti, Min Min Lights and Captain Scarlets Ghost.....

Lmao you lot...

Tipsy · « **Reply #306 on:** February 11, 2013, 08:53:26 AM »

py

And the most dangerous animal in the world,,,,,,DROP BEARS,,,,,

Tipsy

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #307 on:** February 11, 2013, 09:10:35 AM »

See my new thread if any one is still looking for accommadation for the Friday and Saturday nights.

Sabie · « **Reply #308 on:** February 11, 2013, 10:14:22 AM »

Quote from: Tipsy on February 11, 2013, 08:53:26 AM

py

And the most dangerous animal in the world,,,,,,DROP BEARS,,,,,

Tipsy

Oh Sorry Tipsy, no Drop Bears on this route..... Cause .... "No Trees"..... lol Just a lot of gidgee and salt bush.

phil-ST-er · « **Reply #309 on:** February 13, 2013, 07:33:10 PM »

30 sleeps to go! Oh and I still have a cabin all to myself
Phil

Lionel · « **Reply #310 on:** February 13, 2013, 08:00:16 PM »

Sabie posted "Looks like the best route for me would be townsville to hughenden, turn south down through Aramaic..."
Depending on the bike you ride it may be safer to go Hughenden, Winton (sealed all the way) then Longreach, Barcaldine, etc. Thats the way I rode in December last year.

Sabie · « **Reply #311 on:** February 13, 2013, 08:49:27 PM »

Hi Lionel

Yer, I was contemplating going Torrens Creek to Aramac as there's only 30k of dirt now and would save a few hundred k's. but I'll go the hughenden Winton road and stay on the hard standing. Camp overnight in Winton.

Diesel · « **Reply #312 on:** February 13, 2013, 09:26:05 PM »

That reminds me Sabie - EVERYONE who is doing ULTRA DISTANCES to get to Middleton...

Make sure you document your odometer AS YOU LEAVE, and see Streak after you check in, with your mileage, for a shot at the furthest travelled trophy.

You FNQ guys might give some of the Westies a run for their money at this rate!

Cheers, Diesel

Streak · « **Reply #313 on:** February 13, 2013, 09:31:22 PM »

Quote from: Sabie on February 13, 2013, 08:49:27 PM

Hi Lionel

Yer, I was contemplating going Torrens Creek to Aramac as there's only 30k of dirt now and would save a few hundred k's. but I'll go the hughenden Winton road and stay on the hard standing. Camp overnight in Winton.

if you need a bed in Winton, my parents live there, and will have no trouble lending a bed and shower

Sabie · « **Reply #314 on:** February 13, 2013, 09:56:32 PM »

That would be great Streak

. Don't want to impose but..

Sabie · « **Reply #315 on:** February 13, 2013, 10:00:22 PM »

Quote from: Diesel on February 13, 2013, 09:26:05 PM

That reminds me Sabie - EVERYONE who is doing ULTRA DISTANCES to get to Middleton...

Make sure you document your odometer AS YOU LEAVE, and see Streak after you check in, with your mileage, for a shot at the furthest travelled trophy.

You FNQ guys might give some of the Westies a run for their money at this rate!

Cheers, Diesel

Northern Territory Guys would be front runners for that unless the Westies are coming from up north.. I've estimated around 2500 k's

Streak · « **Reply #316 on:** February 13, 2013, 10:00:36 PM »

not imposing at all, i will ask mum when i am home on the weekend, cant see a problem with it at all

Quote from: Sabie on February 13, 2013, 09:56:32 PM

That would be great Streak . Don't want to impose but..

Sabie · « **Reply #317 on:** February 13, 2013, 10:17:06 PM »

Thanks Streak, I plan to be in Winton on Sunday the 10th march.

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #318 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:11:46 PM »

Quote from: Sabie on February 13, 2013, 10:00:22 PM

Quote from: Diesel on February 13, 2013, 09:26:05 PM
That reminds me Sabie - EVERYONE who is doing ULTRA DISTANCES to get to Middleton...

Make sure you document your odometer AS YOU LEAVE, and see Streak after you check in, with your mileage, for a shot at the furthest travelled trophy.

You FNQ guys might give some of the Westies a run for their money at this rate!

Cheers, Diesel

Northern Territory Guys would be front runners for that unless the Westies are coming from up north.. I've estimated around 2500 k's

By following the coast as close as possible I look like doing about 3,800kms

Diesel · « **Reply #319 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:37:46 PM »

Quote from: West Aussie Glen on February 13, 2013, 11:11:46 PM

By following the coast as close as possible I look like doing about 3,800kms

Keep an eye out for "Mad Turkey Mitch" Glen - he pulled off a 3,900 to take home the gold last year!

He may shoot up to Denham or Mt Newman first!

WendyL · « **Reply #320 on:** February 14, 2013, 01:26:12 PM »

I'm dropping back from confirmed attendance (leave approved, ex flying in to look after the kids, trip planned) to a maybe. My mum is critically ill in intensive care, she has been unconscious and on life support since Saturday when we nearly lost her to septicemia. They're doing a CT scan today to see if there's any brain damage since she's been off the sedatives since Monday and still not showing any sign of waking up. Unless she improves drastically, I won't want to be too far away. I have everything crossed that can possibly be crossed that she gets better.

Streak · « **Reply #321 on:** February 14, 2013, 01:27:07 PM »

thoughts are with you mate, hope all goes well

Diesel · « **Reply #322 on:** February 14, 2013, 01:46:21 PM »

Oh Wendy. Here's hoping for all the best.

PM Streak or myself if there's anything we can do for you.

Cheers, Diesel

WendyL · « **Reply #323 on:** February 14, 2013, 01:52:34 PM »

Thanks guys. There's not much we can do, besides hope and pray for the best. And give the incredible doctors and nurses time to get her better.

saaz · « **Reply #324 on:** February 14, 2013, 02:35:27 PM »

Sad news. I hope you are able to come, as that means your mum is on the mend

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Author Topic: NATIONAL OZSTOC RALLY 2013 15-17th of MARCH (Read 223536 times)