BENDETHRA WAS A BLAST

Yep top weekend Baz, a loverly group of people at a very enjoyable camping spot.

Baz, was a top weekend, was great to put faces to names, and thank's to Tony for all the information and history on the area, will definately be going back again..

P.S I dont think Santa was making airlocker's, sounded more like a camper trailer.........

Cheer's Paul....

Gotta agree with the others. It was a great weekend, even if it is a bit of a hike from Sydney for one night's stay.

Can't wait for Baz's full post tonight. Look for the thread entitled "Why don't the Tojos slip on that muddy hill?" :-)

Baz, great weekend. We had a ball. Thanks to tour guide Tony for a very informative look at the place. We'll definatly be going back. I wouldnt say you stuffed up, you just learned something new!!! Paul, Santa has had to put your difflocks on hold, he's flat out with my Turbo !

Hello guys and gals,
YEP..had me a ball. Many thanks to you all. I got me some new ideas form you all in relation to how others set themselves up for camping. Always better ways to do things and i found a few out on the weekend.

As for the "Forensics" Tape, well looks like its gonna be harder to get than i thought. But i wont give up just yet.

Tony, your knowledge on the area was really great. I enjoyed the history lesson very much. Its just amazing what people can miss learning about an area when their minds are focused on river crossings and 4wd'ing. If you were not there i would not have known about the child that is burried there and the horse racing track. Probably wouldnt even have spotted that swimming hole which looked very tempting if not for winter. So i thank you very much mate....not bad for a skip...just kidding !!!

I will say this guys.....
You blokes can down the liquid brew very well....I was impressed. I wont mention to anyone who reads this how well some females sculled it down too ay....will we Irish girl :-)...
Not a word !!!

Hi Baz et al,
enjoyed the EO get together heaps. Thanks all that were there for your company.. Just a quick report on the trip out via Merrricumbene fire trail. Took us 2 hrs 45 minutes for the 44 km from campsite to river at end of Dry Creek Fire trail. No snow but lots of frozen hail arount Bendethera Mountain.I think it would definitely be an easier trip going north as we did . there were some big hills. Lots of sticks and bark litter and a bit shrubby in places. had to cut 3 trees off, last one only 150metres before end of track.Sure glad we had the chainsaw.
Unfortunately trip soured just outside Araluen when the hilux tried mating with a camry(must be a toyota affection)Fortunately no injuries but a very dented truck with no rear suspension as all u bolts were busted and tail shaft dropped out when the rear wheel was hit.
2 1/2 hr wait for police then had to organise a trailer organise a trailer, didnt get home to about 7.30pm
Fortunately had today off so a couple of u bolts later vehicles up and running of a tad beaten up.
Insurance is sorted just got a to wait a few weeks to get to panel shop.
Gee the rock slider/foot steps saved the day.

regards
Howard