A sad man putting work before life
Submitted: Monday, Mar 19, 2007 at 20:43
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kimprado
I have an ex boss who's moved on and is now a Director within the State Government.
He's now finding out what true Bulltish is about and wants to get away over
Easter (
Alice Springs) and surrounding areas.
His aim is to do a bit of walking in the Western Macdonnell and get away from the pressures of working life.
Since this is not my scene, can I ask for meaningful trek (walking) ideas and
places of interest please (not you Hairy).
Regards
Kim
Reply By: On Patrol (Aust.) - Monday, Mar 19, 2007 at 21:09
Monday, Mar 19, 2007 at 21:09
Kim
There is a walk out from Alice to
Glen Helen paralell to Namatjira Drive, its a big one (walk) however and should only be done out of summer, he would need to be keen mate.
Any of the sites along the ranges have walks from their car parks of various lengths also. Contact www.alicesprings.net.au/ for more detail.
Colin
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Follow Up By: On Patrol (Aust.) - Monday, Mar 19, 2007 at 21:11
Monday, Mar 19, 2007 at 21:11
A direct link Kim
Site Link
The Larapint trail.
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Reply By: Hairy - Monday, Mar 19, 2007 at 21:09
Monday, Mar 19, 2007 at 21:09
Well Kim thanks for asking, what I would suggest is................
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Follow Up By: Hairy - Monday, Mar 19, 2007 at 21:25
Monday, Mar 19, 2007 at 21:25
This is for your x-bosses sake not yours!
But if hes an old softie latte sucker like your self he might want to go with this mob-
www.treklarapinta.com.au/
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Follow Up By: kimprado - Monday, Mar 19, 2007 at 21:26
Monday, Mar 19, 2007 at 21:26
I sorry Hairy. I'll never do that again.
Regards
Kim
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Follow Up By: Hairy - Monday, Mar 19, 2007 at 21:35
Monday, Mar 19, 2007 at 21:35
Scrubby towners have feelings to you know.
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Reply By: kimprado - Tuesday, Mar 20, 2007 at 18:44
Tuesday, Mar 20, 2007 at 18:44
Thanks for your help guys. I've passed the
information along.
PS Hairy, Fair dinkum mate your more sensitive than my dead Wombat. If you want a latte machine just say so. I won't mention it to anyone on this site. LOL
Regards
Kim
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Follow Up By: Hairy - Wednesday, Mar 21, 2007 at 03:05
Wednesday, Mar 21, 2007 at 03:05
Gday Kim,
You asked a while ago about the Tanami and people?
I think the question was why was the road put through rather than by who
?
Anyway a mate just left who has been around here for nearly 60 years and his old man is still alive and kicking. I mentioned to him about you and he said to ask you what you want to know. So what exactly was your question again?
He also loves a beer and reminissing so if you call through one day I reckon you would love hearing some stories.
Heres one I didnt know....The Len beadell book ( the sketch of a bower shelter) were the motorbike comes riding through the house... he's the baby.
Cheers
Hairy
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Reply By: The Explorer - Tuesday, Mar 20, 2007 at 19:44
Tuesday, Mar 20, 2007 at 19:44
Here is another link...my mates are doing it in June/July
aushiker.com/larapinta_trail.htm
Cheers
Greg
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Follow Up By: kimprado - Tuesday, Mar 20, 2007 at 19:59
Tuesday, Mar 20, 2007 at 19:59
Thanks Greg
Regards
KIm
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Follow Up By: WA 1968 - Tuesday, Mar 20, 2007 at 23:31
Tuesday, Mar 20, 2007 at 23:31
Think they will find any geocaches out there if Aushiker is involved Greg???
Ash
aka Team Prado WA 1968
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Follow Up By: The Explorer - Wednesday, Mar 21, 2007 at 10:55
Wednesday, Mar 21, 2007 at 10:55
Hey! What are you doing here? Checked - all of Aushiker's caches appear to be in WA...sure there's some to be had though.
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Greg
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Follow Up By: WA 1968 - Wednesday, Mar 21, 2007 at 22:27
Wednesday, Mar 21, 2007 at 22:27
was just thinking that Aushiker might be out looking for caches if he is going. I've just got back from
Alice Springs, unfortunately no time for caching this time around..too much golf, entertaining and
Alice Springs St Pats Day cup...something had to give.
Nice to see you on here as
well Greg....you are located in Bunbury as
well if I am correct?
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Follow Up By: The Explorer - Wednesday, Mar 21, 2007 at 23:36
Wednesday, Mar 21, 2007 at 23:36
Yes I am in Bunbury but I try to keep a low profile - have spotted the WA 1968 car a few times. Next time I will make an effort to attract your attention so look out.
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Greg
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Follow Up By: WA 1968 - Thursday, Mar 22, 2007 at 21:35
Thursday, Mar 22, 2007 at 21:35
Will be making sure I look out for another Prado driver waving at me now.
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Follow Up By: kimprado - Thursday, Mar 22, 2007 at 22:20
Thursday, Mar 22, 2007 at 22:20
WA 1968
You'll need sun glasses if we pass. My new Prado is a thing of absolute beauty. What sets it aside from all other Prado's is the Latte machine on the roof rack and the Still in the back!
LOL
Regards
Kim
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Reply By: kimprado - Wednesday, Mar 21, 2007 at 18:09
Wednesday, Mar 21, 2007 at 18:09
Hairy
Thanks for that. I'd be interested in talking to the guy.
I'm trying to establish if the first cattle drive from Billiluna Station to
Alice Springs resulted in the opening of
the Tanami Track.
It could be that the Tanami was the result of Chinese mining interest in the area and the stock route was further South of the present day road. Who knows.
There's also some conjecture as to who lead the first drive.
Be interesting to get some feed back from your mate. My e-mail address is kimmc@satlink.com.au
Regards
Kim
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