Wednesday, Mar 17, 2004 at 20:25
Ghost
Eric is correct we stayed on all forestry tracks open to 4wd's.
At no stage did we leave the designated track.
A mirrror was hit by a tree branch and was busted, In my language " bleep happens" we all suffered scratches from the trees encroaching on the track.
I don't know if you have trees in your part of the world over here we do and nobody goes out each week to trim them so they encroach on the track so if we brush them in passing is that being environmentally unsound ? or just they way it is.
We had to pass through some very deep bog holes and ruts and some vehicles contacted the sides and sustained some damage, is that being environmentally unsound ? or just they way it is.
One track in particular was very steep and very very rocky, it required a great deal of driver skill and courage to climb due to the very sharp and loose rocks and steps in the track.
One vehicle suffered tyre damage due to these types of track conditions.
I have to admit that I too did not get out of my car and replace each
rock that was dislodged, is that being environmentally unsound ? or just they way it is.
I have a problem with people who are quick to criticise and jump to the wrong conclusion, It is this type of stupid comment that has done nothing to support or enhance the image of the 4wd fraternity.
I look at your member photo's and could label you as an environmental vandal also, just look at the errossion you are causing to the environment by driving on that sandy track or crossing that river.
But I would not accuse you of that as I understand that this is what we do and as long as we stick to the tracks that we are allowed to be on and do the right thing then we are OK.
And yes it was a fun 4wd day, on tracks rated medium to hard.
In fact it was a bloody great day.
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