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Around Alice

Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 12:42 am
by 1kshot
Back in July a mate was heading up north to go for a bit of a look around litchfield national park. Being flippin cold down here the misses came up with an idea n said “you know what Mal our youngest hasn’t been up to Ayres rock (sorry Uluru) yet”, so after about 3 seconds of thought (it was a cold July) we decided to head off for a bit of a drive. We couldn’t leave the same time as Col in 1 week, cause we had to give work 2 week’s notice for some holidays so we both booked a week off and with about 1 week of prep we found ourselves headin north in the Hillbilly bus with the Engel in the back n trailer in tow for some camping n sightseeing. :D :D :D and maybe a bit of shooting. :wink:
Anyway Australia really is a beaut place n I can post a few picks every couple of days if ya want…

Cobber Pedy was our first stop
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Ribas underground camping was a bit of fun
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Always time to kick the football (soccer for all you rednecks) :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Cheers

Re: Around Alice

Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 7:00 am
by CZ550
G'day John,

Very keen to see some more pics if you are able. Hope that you have a great time away with the family.

Keep an eye out for any dogs/camels/donkeys etc on the way up! :wink:

Regards,

CZ550

Re: Around Alice

Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 10:33 am
by Camel
Good photos mate, third one looks like the young one got done in by a sniper :twisted: and is on the way down. :lol: there is still a heap of this country that Id like to see before Im too old and stuffed.

Re: Around Alice

Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 10:48 am
by The Raven
What's the deal with the spaceship wreck? Did you raid it's armory, could be some cool gear in there? :wink:

Re: Around Alice

Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 3:05 pm
by stinkitup
hmmm star wars ??

Cool pics 1K

Re: Around Alice

Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 11:00 am
by The Raven
The ship is from Pitch Black (the first 'Riddick' movie)....thought I recognised it.

Re: Around Alice

Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2013 2:04 pm
by 1kshot
Camel :lol: :lol: :lol: he's doing a rainbow flick :wink:
Cheers guys :wink: :wink: :wink: and ohh yeah there were camels n lotsa horses around
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Mt Connor on the way to Uluru
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The mighty rock in all its glory 8) 8) 8)
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We couldn't climb the rock this time... too windy they reckoned :shock: :shock: :shock: All of 5 kt :!: :!: :!:
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Re: Around Alice

Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2013 2:05 pm
by 1kshot
Chi flexing some of his muscles...
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All the best
John

Re: Around Alice

Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:07 pm
by 1kshot
Plenty of walks, plenty of rocks, plenty of canyons :wink:
One of our favourite places, the Olga's! absolutely magnificent walks n scenery, we literally walk a few days, up, over, through and around the place :D :D :D
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All the best
John

Re: Around Alice

Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 8:20 pm
by 1kshot
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All the best
John

Re: Around Alice

Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 8:30 pm
by Camel
Thanks for the photos mate, you are doing a great thing taking your young'uns on a trip like that, something they will remember for the rest of their lives. :D

Re: Around Alice

Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2013 10:52 am
by Dr G
Only just saw this, you would have driven within 80km of my place. next time call in for a beer and maybe a shoot :D

Re: Around Alice

Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2013 11:06 pm
by trevort
Yep, I only just noticed this. Awesome. i will do that one day.

And I remember the shark wanting into to your fishing boat and the idea of doing that with you one day. We need to make that happen. I'm planning to be in SA May next year with the love of my life :D

Re: Around Alice

Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2013 3:25 pm
by uncle58
trevort wrote:I'm planning to be in SA May next year with the love of my life :D
don't just take your rifle, take the missus too :lol:

Lived in Yulara for 8 years before moving to civilization in Alice Springs :shock: that 5k wind you mentioned would have been 30 + at the top. Over 27 people have died by falling off Uluru, see once you start rolling there is nothing to stop you until you reach the bottom except for the odd chasm :(

Re: Around Alice

Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2013 8:50 pm
by 1kshot
Mate glad you blokes posted I forgot about this one :oops: :oops: :oops:
Dr G mate I knew we were sniffing around but it was a bit of a last minute/no planning trip will catch up though.
You too Trev mate we can get ya a good weekend hunting, shooting, some fishing, maybe put ya on a bull for a ride, run the dirt bikes, crabbing, bit of spearfishing, take ya two an A league game if ya get here at the right time, hike a trail or two, you'll go back sore n tired with a big smile on ya face for sure... :D :D :D
Uncle Yeah I know what ya mean but I thought they were just inconsistent, and it has no bearing on anyone's fitness or ability and they sent people up when it was blowing 25 on the ground.

All the best
John