What would you describe as a "A trip most experienced native bushmen would be ne
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Member - Tony & Julie (FNQ)
This was printed in todays Tablelander newspaper. The trip is one that most would take as an easy side trip, but the reporter seem to think it was a hard trek. Each to their own I suppose.
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My observation is that the vehicle setup would be more trouble then it was worth. Lobo is an eccentric, but darn sure I would not like to drive open to the elements on that trip. Note the ground clearance, very little on the vehicle & towing a triler
I just have to wish him luck and all the best. Cheers Tony.
Reply By: Member - Tony & Julie (FNQ) - Tuesday, Jun 02, 2009 at 19:02
Tuesday, Jun 02, 2009 at 19:02
Heading got deleted - too many characters? "A TRIP MOST EXPERIENCED BUSHMEN 1/2 LOBOS AGE WOULD BE NERVOUS ABOUT TAKING"
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Reply By: Crackles - Tuesday, Jun 02, 2009 at 19:17
Tuesday, Jun 02, 2009 at 19:17
Got to agree Tony. He's gone to alot of trouble & expense on a vehicle that is not particually suitable & will be illegal on the road. Begs the question..................... WHY?
Cheers Craig............
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Reply By: Member - Footloose - Tuesday, Jun 02, 2009 at 19:57
Tuesday, Jun 02, 2009 at 19:57
Perhaps the answer is in the guy's nick....lobo..t..omy...? LOL
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Reply By: Geoff (Newcastle, NSW) - Tuesday, Jun 02, 2009 at 20:46
Tuesday, Jun 02, 2009 at 20:46
I wish my mate and I had known that journo back in the early 80's when we did basically the same trip in a HK Holden ute!
We'd have never risked our lives in such reckless fashion!
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Reply By: Member - Kenneth Trevor B (QLD - Tuesday, Jun 02, 2009 at 21:08
Tuesday, Jun 02, 2009 at 21:08
it/s has a number plate 4/wheelers must be special can/t reg mine
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Reply By: Member - Andrew (QLD) - Tuesday, Jun 02, 2009 at 22:38
Tuesday, Jun 02, 2009 at 22:38
Are they like maxtrax, only painted in a camo colour, on the side of the vehicle?
Andrew
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Follow Up By: Geoff M (QLD) - Wednesday, Jun 03, 2009 at 09:52
Wednesday, Jun 03, 2009 at 09:52
Maxtrax can be specially ordered in camo.
Geoff
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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew (QLD) - Wednesday, Jun 03, 2009 at 13:19
Wednesday, Jun 03, 2009 at 13:19
Thanks Geoff....suppose it is needed to sneak up on those buffalos. :-)
Andrew
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Reply By: Blaze (Berri) - Wednesday, Jun 03, 2009 at 01:35
Wednesday, Jun 03, 2009 at 01:35
Wow guys you are harsh, poor old guy probably thinks there isnt even electricity in
Katherine yet, or maybe the reporter thinks that LOL.
If it wasn't such a dramatic article and they just did a writeup on a 70yr old driving a very uncomfortable vehicle that distance we would have all excepted it more.
Begs to question what experience he has if he does run into trouble though.
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