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« Reply #275 on: April 13, 2019, 05:23:27 PM »
Dusted and dried for the day, well done Pete.



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Today   32°C
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Now
29.9°C  rising
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Northwest for Saturday Sunny. Winds E 20 to 30 km/h turning SE in the early afternoon then decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h in the evening.
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Re: StinkyPetes OZlap
« Reply #276 on: April 13, 2019, 05:39:28 PM »
I've had a great day.
The cars coming from the west into Charters Towers this morning looked like they had been sprayed with grasshopper mince,  and I feared I would be stopping every 10km to clear the radiators.   Today I was more "in the groove" than I have been for ages on the bike,  and quickly knew that I would not be stopping at Richmond,  but Mt  Isa was going to be my destination.  It was fantastic to be charging across the landscape with Wagner at full volume from the speakers.  I have suffered from some mid back pain as collateral damage from radiotherapy,  but that was not there today, making it a comfortable day.    The kilometers dissolved under the tyres,  the big Beemer answered the call when needed,  and road trains quickly disappeared in my mirrors.  I even had a strong tail wind to add to the joyous ride.   Grasshoppers??   There was a googleplex of them on the road,  and they did not take flight until a vehicle went over or past them so  I have a good many low on the bike,  but nothing in the radiators.
I've had a great day.  :thumbsup
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« Reply #277 on: April 13, 2019, 05:42:27 PM »
Every state must have a Richmond.  I know that QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS and SA does.
 
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« Reply #278 on: April 13, 2019, 05:54:38 PM »
NT doesn't Bodo.

Every state must have a Richmond.  I know that QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS and SA does.
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« Reply #279 on: April 13, 2019, 07:28:22 PM »
It's not a state.
 

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« Reply #280 on: April 13, 2019, 07:28:37 PM »
That said, I don't think WA has.
 
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« Reply #281 on: April 13, 2019, 10:51:29 PM »
Good to hear it's going well Pete.

STevie (the name I've given to a certain ST1300) is probably a bit jealous that she's not doing the ride with you, but think she's quite happy with the rides she's getting with me.
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Re: StinkyPetes OZlap
« Reply #282 on: April 14, 2019, 04:12:03 AM »
Thanks Shillas.   The big red ST has been very much on my mind as I ride these outback roads that she has done several times with me. I visited Cairns Honda where I bought her ten years ago,  where the idiot mechanic who did the pre delivery handed it over with 25 psi in the tyres.  The handling was really off until I worked it out.  I also recall the terrible noise from the OEM screen at sustained highway speeds,  and my sore arse from the OEM seat.  What you have now is a very different bike from how it was when originally purchased,  and much much better.   Its good to read that she now has a name,  and nearly finished up with Red Runner,  a play on Road Runner,  and I had designed a red version of the cartoon Road Runner I was going to have made as some stickers.
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Re: StinkyPetes OZlap
« Reply #283 on: April 14, 2019, 08:20:49 AM »
The Barkly Hwy again beckons, and Pete has risen to the Sunday morning challenge. Day 31 of the tour, and 1 day ahead of listed agenda.
Pete exited Mt Isa around 7am or so and is now heading towards the Territory border which is remarkably unimpressive, consisting of nothing more than a sandy crossroad following a low fence, a car rest stop area, and a State/Territory identity sign on each side of the fence with speed advisory signs.

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« Reply #284 on: April 14, 2019, 10:37:25 AM »
Welcome to the NT. 10.30am report.



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« Reply #285 on: April 14, 2019, 10:40:49 AM »
Todays plan.

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« Reply #286 on: April 14, 2019, 11:35:43 AM »
11.30am Should arrive Tablelands shortly for meal/fuel break.

Its around 200Km from there to Tennant Creek.



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« Reply #287 on: April 14, 2019, 01:03:44 PM »
Location as at 1pm

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« Reply #288 on: April 14, 2019, 02:01:33 PM »
Arrived Tennant Creek about ten minutes ago, and settling in. Another good days ride.

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« Reply #289 on: April 14, 2019, 03:33:01 PM »
I don't know about you, but I find this area of Tennant Creek to be quite confusing?
(Click on map to enlarge) All roads have the same name, there are no street numbers.....

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Re: StinkyPetes OZlap
« Reply #290 on: April 14, 2019, 03:45:05 PM »
It's been another glorious ride today,  again with a strong tail wind,  and it was a pleasure to stretch GhoST's legs once we reached the 130km/h in NT.   The landscape is looking very green and lush after the flooding rain earlier this year,  and today I saw a murmuration of budgies, a sight which gladdens my heart,  and which is iconic to outback Oz.  I am loving this journey, and right now am particularly savouring the beautiful wide open outback spaces.

I was chatting with a BMW adventure chook chaser rider at Barkly Homestead where we were refueling.  He come solo across the WA outback Great Central Road,  and was heading up the Cape. There are lots of travellers on the road,  all living their different dreams, including me.   The caravan park here has a little outdoor bar for guests,  so I will be heading there later for drinks,  nibbles and stories.
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« Reply #291 on: April 14, 2019, 04:16:01 PM »
 :thumbsup sounds like another great day on the road
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« Reply #292 on: April 14, 2019, 04:27:01 PM »
A lonely intersection, the Threeways, (Darwin,Mt Isa, Tennant Creek)

Many years ago, before the servo was built just north of the intersection, Jeff and I rested there. It was a coin toss if we should travel to Darwin, or head south to home.

We decided to have a cuppa, so got out the gas bottle and put the billy on. We were amused that there was a bus stop sign at the intersection, thinking that it was a joke.

Soon a bus pulled up, and we were abused for parking on the bus stop!
Apparently a northbound bus from Tennant creek heading for Darwin meets with the westbound bus from Mt Isa which is heading to Tennant creek, and passengers for Darwin changed bus here.

Nowadays the bus pulls into the servo just up the road, next to the John Flynn Memorial..
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« Reply #293 on: April 14, 2019, 04:39:49 PM »
Soon a bus pulled up, and we were abused for parking on the bus stop!

Too bloody right.   :cuss    :crackup
 
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« Reply #294 on: April 14, 2019, 04:44:05 PM »
As this was early Nov 1974, and the sign was pretty battered and bent, (and shot up!) we thought that some f-wit had planted it there as a joke. :grin
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« Reply #295 on: April 14, 2019, 05:14:25 PM »
Currently 32 in Tennant Creek, 16 here in Portland (and it has been raining here) clock is wrong.

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« Reply #296 on: April 14, 2019, 05:22:07 PM »
So is the date syntax.
 

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« Reply #297 on: April 14, 2019, 05:28:59 PM »
haven't figured out how to fix it yet. :p
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« Reply #298 on: April 14, 2019, 06:12:21 PM »
So is the date syntax.


You will just have to get used to the logical way Australians present the date- "smallest to largest".  Other countries are gradually catching up.   :p
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« Reply #299 on: April 14, 2019, 06:16:59 PM »
So is the date syntax.


You will just have to get used to the logical way Australians present the date- "smallest to largest".  Other countries are gradually catching up.   :p


Starting with seconds, minutes and then hours???  I must admit, the Australian way makes more sense than the american way, but I prefer starting big and refining it down.