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We have advanced our trip ETD to tomorrow morning as all the jobs have been done, bills paid and caretaker organised.

We will be away until sometime in the middle of the year or thereabouts.

Doing a figure 8 throughout the Western Deserts and South West WA with a loop back to Alice Springs, Birdsville(EO National Meet) and the Flinders.

Take care everyone.

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Reply By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 20:18

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 20:18
on ya willem, with it was me , Take care and enjoy!!! michael
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Follow Up By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 20:20

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 20:20
OOpppss, i meant to say, "wish it was me", no i dont have a lisp!!!
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Reply By: Troopy Travellers (NSW) - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 20:21

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 20:21
Have a good safe trip Willem, bring back lots of photos.

Carolyn.
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Reply By: Brew69(SA) - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 20:29

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 20:29
Have a safe one mate......Am off myself on saturday but for a far less modest trip to the corner country with Pesty and a few from the YP club. Catchya when u get back..Stu
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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Friday, Apr 15, 2005 at 11:13

Friday, Apr 15, 2005 at 11:13
Stewart,

The Pub at Innamincka has some great "Had a Coopers at Cooper Creek Hotel" tee shirts. A "must have" for the Brewman:-)

Have a great trip.
Bill


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Reply By: GOB & denny vic member - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 20:39

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 20:39
safe trip willem no doubt wewill hear of your feats along the way

steve
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Reply By: Wayne (NSW) - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 20:45

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 20:45
Willem,

Have a good trip, and will catch up in Birdsville.
Don't stress, remember you are on holidays.
Have you got everthing, is there somthing that you should have done to the vehicle, are all the lights turned off, is the iron still on, will someone collect the mail. Don't stress, and have a relaxing trip.

Wayne
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Follow Up By: Willem - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:10

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:10
Yeah Wayne, just getting all thebills paid up to date is an effort. Still have anotepad with last minute things on it.

No I never stress....I am retired lol
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Reply By: V8Diesel - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 20:48

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 20:48
Have a good one Willem. If you're in Perth we've got plenty of room and gear if you could do with a shower or need to service your wagon etc.

Have fun!
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Follow Up By: Willem - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:20

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:20
Hi V8

Yes we will be in Perth for about 10 days or so. Will be calling in to EO Head Office and catch up with anyone who wants to. Send me your phone number tonite to willem at kempen dot id dot au and I will give you a call when in Perth
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Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 20:50

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 20:50
Take care, Willem, and have a great trip. Weather is just starting to cool down to that special time of the year, when it all becomes glorious.

Had thoughts of catching up in Birdsville, in July, but daughter is going to South Africa at that time. Maybe at a later date...

Regards,
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Follow Up By: Willem - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:26

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:26
We will get together one day, Bob

Take care.
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Reply By: Member - Browny (VIC) - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 20:53

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 20:53
Willem,
There's a few things that annoy me about your post

Firstly the destinations! all wanna see places!

Secondly your "ETD" Who ever brings a departure date forward??? Every "normal" traveller is absolutely run of their feet during the countdown to departing and for a trip of this size the departure date is often postponed at least a day or two or three.

And Thirdly, Your expected time/date of return "sometime around the middle of the year" that is just pouring salt onto an open wound.....................!

Happy Travells...........Browny
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Reply By: Wombat - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 20:54

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 20:54
Stay safe and enjoy the trip Willem. We'll miss you!
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Reply By: Al & Mrs Al (Vic) - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 20:55

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 20:55
Hi Willie and Jude,

have a great safe trip, might hear from you somewhere along the way..

cheers

Al, Lyn, Tegan and the WOELWATER
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Follow Up By: Willem - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:28

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:28
Cheers Lynda....Yep might give you a call from somewhere.

I see that the WOELWATER is still at it hahahahahaha
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Follow Up By: Al & Mrs Al (Vic) - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:32

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:32
Always Willie...ahahhaha
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Reply By: Big Kidz (Andrew & Jen) - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:18

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:18
Hi Willie

Have a good trip. Now you country fellas be careful when you get to the city. Lock your car, watch out for traffic lights, it's a jungle out there and you are not street smart like us. :-))))))

Have a great trip anyway.

Health tip - don't forget contraception - it will keep you out of trouble!

Andrew
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Follow Up By: Willem - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:23

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:23
Contraception at my age????? hahahahahahaha
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Follow Up By: Diamond (Vic) - Friday, Apr 15, 2005 at 19:55

Friday, Apr 15, 2005 at 19:55
contraception at his age lol.
his age is the contraception.
cheers
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Follow Up By: Mad Dog (Australia) - Friday, Apr 15, 2005 at 20:36

Friday, Apr 15, 2005 at 20:36
The rocket fuel is a problem though, after a slug of that anything could happen under the southern stars.
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Reply By: Ruth from Birdsville Caravan Park - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:37

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:37
Bye Willem and Jude, safe travels, God speed and see you soon.
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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:38

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:38
Safe trip old man...

make sure ya send postcards.......
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Reply By: Member - Jimbo (VIC) - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:44

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:44
Half your bloody luck.

I'm looking forward to getting old. LOL

Have a lot of fun old chap.

Cheers,

Jim.
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Reply By: Des Lexic - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:48

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:48
Cya Donut muncher, the bakery will miss you lol.
Better take real good care of Jude cos you will have no-one else to argue with now.
Have a safe trip, look forward to hearing all the tales.
I hope your taking the tojo just to be on the safe side.
You had better keep up with some updates just so we can keep drooling.
At least when you get home, it will be my time to take off.
Cya mate.
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Follow Up By: Willem - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 22:03

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 22:03
Yes I am going on a donut free holiday. I will miss them lol
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Reply By: Member - Bernie. (Vic) - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:48

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:48
Hi Willem & Jude, have a great time out in the wide open spaces I sure envy you both.
Looking forward to some post now and again just to remind us of what we are missing out on.

Take care & safe travelling.

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Reply By: Andrew (Whyalla) - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:52

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 21:52
Enjoy your travels you lucky bugger. We will catch up one day, maybe the Birdsville EO meet up.
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Reply By: Redback - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 22:04

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 22:04
Hey Willem see ya at Birdsville mate don't forget the White lightning ;-)

Baz.
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Reply By: Member - JohnR (Vic) - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 22:30

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 22:30
Bro and Jude, hope you have a great trip and catch up with you in Birdsville with any luck. Don't know how long it will be before we get back to the Flinders, but it will be as soon as we can make it.

Best wishes to you, love to Jude.
Heather and John
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Reply By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 23:12

Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 23:12
Cheers Willie,

You make sure you look after Jude and Jeddah .....hope she is okay having a little holiday in Alice)......

Look forward to reading your trip reports along the way.....you know what I mean; hook the lappie up to the sattie and send an EO update......member messages to all ya mates etc.... hahahaha

Cheers

Roachie
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Reply By: motherhen - Friday, Apr 15, 2005 at 00:15

Friday, Apr 15, 2005 at 00:15
SW WA? If you're near Bridgetown, do look us up. If you can email along the way and want stop here, email me motherhen@westnet.com.au or text message (if you have a mobile) 0438935246 - i usually miss calls! Enjoy your trip and look forward to seeing you on the forum later in the year.
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Reply By: Member - Brad (NSW) - Friday, Apr 15, 2005 at 01:09

Friday, Apr 15, 2005 at 01:09
You have probably already left, but have a safe and fun trip
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Reply By: Willem - Friday, Apr 15, 2005 at 07:26

Friday, Apr 15, 2005 at 07:26
Thank you to all for your good wishes. Much appreciated.

We are endeavouring to catch up with EO forumites in Perth and will also pay a visit to EO HQ while there.

This will be my last post for a while.

Hope to get away within the next two hours..........if everything has been crossed off the list :-)
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Follow Up By: Wombat - Friday, Apr 15, 2005 at 10:37

Friday, Apr 15, 2005 at 10:37
Ladies and gentlemen Willem has left the building.
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Follow Up By: Mad Dog (Australia) - Friday, Apr 15, 2005 at 11:45

Friday, Apr 15, 2005 at 11:45
Crazy fool! doesn't he know people die out there, I read about it on EO :)

Good luck to me..err...him
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Follow Up By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Friday, Apr 15, 2005 at 15:43

Friday, Apr 15, 2005 at 15:43
Hey Ray,,, thats very funny.....................
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Follow Up By: Mad Dog (Australia) - Friday, Apr 15, 2005 at 18:27

Friday, Apr 15, 2005 at 18:27
Good to have a laugh Michael. Who needs friday funnies when we can create our own EO humour.
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