Big Red Victim

Well the Big Red claimed another victim on Friday - a Pajero (what model - dark green!) - blew up the engine. Tyre pressures were 15 but seems like it did a valve and has now gone back to whence it came in the cold car of the supply truck. Luckily for the people it was still under Warranty.
Would also note some very close calls as far as head-on collisions on the tops of dunes because people are not, carrying high red dune flags and using channel 10 for desert traffic.
Would also remind tag-a-long tours (private more than professional here) that lead vehicle with one flag is not enough - every vehicle should carry a high flag. Secondly, to those long straggedly groups manners apply - just because there are more of you does not mean you can't move over to let someone past.
Thirdly, to 4 WD Clubs (no names mentioned here) Channel 10 UHF in the Desert applies to your members as well - as does the rule of manners. Very sadly lacking in large groups this year.
Fourthly, would parents think about what they are doing when giving children hand-held UHF's. Might mean 20 minutes peace and quiet for them so kids in following vehicles can talk dribble and scream at each other, BUT think about this. More than likely the towns and properties that you pass through use those channels to communicate for their daily work and emergencies and the constant dribble drives these people to distraction. UHF's are NOT TOYS. As for which channels to use and not use - it is time people read their instructions when they buy them.
Well now everyone, that's enough to digest for today. Have a safe trip.