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Kokoda

Courage, Endurance, Mateship, and Sacrifice

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An anniversary passed a couple of days ago marking 70 years since a defining moment in Australian history, the Kokoda Track campaign in the jungle of Papua New Guinea....
Created: 25 Jul 2012 11:32
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Narrow Neck, Blue Mountains

Abseil - Why don't you go down backwards?

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As part of my journey to Cho Oyu and beyond I thought it best I start with some basics, learning the ropes so to speak....
Created: 14 Jul 2012 00:00
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Cho Oyu - Tibet

Cho Oyu and Beyond...

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My current focus is on mountaineering and the training I have always undertaken is working very well presently. And to put some context on this,...
Created: 29 Jun 2012 00:00
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Vehicle Weight Calculator

Vehicle Weight - Spreadsheet for Calculation

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Following up on a post in the forum, this is what I use to monitor my vehicle weights. Once you establish the basic empty weight of the vehicle, which should remain fixed,...
Created: 22 Mar 2012 07:58
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Speights Coast to Coast

A Tough Way to Earn a Beer!

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How would you like a beer? The question seemed innocent enough, and I must confess to jumping to attention like a new recruit whenever I hear the call go out,...
Created: 21 Feb 2012 20:45
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The Start - Kumara Beach

Speight's Coast to Coast - New Zealand

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These are some of the photo’s taken as I made my way across New Zealand’s south island last weekend during the Speight’s Coast to Coast Adventure Race....
Created: 18 Feb 2012 14:35
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CAAD10

Speight's Coast to Coast

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[Embedded Video] My training is underway for the Speight’s Coast to Coast in New Zealand set down for February 2012....
Created: 07 Dec 2011 10:29
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Free Camping - What is the real cost?

Free Camping - What is the real cost?

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One of the things that make Australia great is our ability to travel the wide open spaces and find our own little piece of Australia where we can camp and perhaps stay a few ...
Created: 28 Nov 2011 07:12
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BlogID: 3508
Comments: 26
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Credit Card

Theft in the Bush? - A word of Caution on Credit Card Fraud

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Theft in the Bush? – A word of Caution on Credit Card Fraud Over the years of travelling in the bush and the outback we have never suffered losses from theft,...
Created: 17 Aug 2011 08:48
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Comments: 5
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The Landy   Tvan on tour

Western Queensland & Gulf Savannah - The Landy + Tvan (On ...

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Story and photos by Barry O’Malley ‘The Landy’ was packed, the Tvan attached for its first extended trip, and we were ready to head-off on another northern adventure and ...
Created: 22 Jun 2011 00:00
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BlogID: 2851
Comments: 6
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Red Rover

Red Rover - A Tale of a Make-over

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I’m sure much can be said and written about someone who has two Landrover Defenders, and I’ve had a good chuckle at the usual Landy jokes that frequently come my way!...
Created: 30 May 2011 11:54
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Baz - 'The Landy'

The Black Cat Track

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Good news....we are back on track, so to speak for this year, and if all things go to plan, we'll be on the walk in September....
Created: 03 Aug 2010 22:42
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BlogID: 2164
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The Landy

On Tour in Outback Queensland & the Gulf Savannah

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It is always with great anticipation heading down the driveway, waving good-bye to the urban surrounds we are so familiar with, but long to escape,...
Created: 23 Jun 2010 21:04
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BlogID: 1915
Comments: 10
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Great North Walk

The Great North Walk

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The following is a story of my walk along the Great North Walk, between Sydney and Newcastle.
Created: 18 Sep 2009 19:38
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The Landy   Tvan

Newnes & the Wolgan Valley

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This is a great destination for those who like the Blue Mountains and walking....or just sitting around!
Created: 21 Apr 2008 11:28
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The Landy   Tvan

Bendetherra / Deua NP

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Whilst a bit of a drive for a weekender away from Sydney it is worth the trouble....
Created: 21 Apr 2008 11:27
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Kayak Race

Hawkesbury Canoe Classic

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This is a great event for those into kayaking.....I missed last year, but did the previous two; and working towards this year again!
Created: 21 Apr 2008 10:37
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The Landy   Tvan

Ben Boyd National Park

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This park is set against a very scenic backdrop and is worth the effort to travel to.
Created: 18 Apr 2008 23:05
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Comments: 1
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The Landy   Tvan

Corner Country

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Corner Country – Outback Australia 2005 It's an amazing countryside that keeps taking me back..... This is one of our stories...
Created: 13 Apr 2008 19:14
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The Landy   Tvan

Outback Queensland & Gulf Savannah

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This is one of my travel stories........ The Landy
Created: 24 Mar 2008 12:22
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BlogID: 76
Comments: 5
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