Lake Rason Shack no more

Norm

What do you think happed to it? Weather or Vandals?

Regards

Richard

Norm,
You might be able to contact the owner through this other forum link:
Rason shack LINK.

cheers
phil

Also norm,
Here's a more recent thread from October:
Exploroz thread

Hi Norm
It sure looks like a bomb has hit it. We were there last August and it was intact.
For us it was unreal. As for vandals, I would hope that some low life has not even gone down that track as it is surely too remote. I still look at your pictures in horror. All I can say is that we all hope that those that spent so much time making the 7mmillers Bar N Grill can get it back to the way it was. For those that can not understand the horror, here are a few pictures when it was unreal.

Cheers

Stephen
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Norm
I was there a couple of years ago with some fellow 4WDers and we thoroughly enjoyed the place. I remember a recent thread on the shack by one of the owners stating that the whiteboard with the mud map and GPS points of places of intrest had been 'libertated' by some low life, One of our group had a clear photo of the board with all POI's clearly readable and had offered it to the owners.
From looking at your photos it would seem to have been purposely wrecked. If it was storm damage one would expect to see damage to trees and stuff from shack scattered around. If it is the work of vandals I would hate to be in their shoes if they are identified as their actions have raised the ire of a hell of alot of 4WDers. Hopefully the guys will rebuild but unfortunately the element of trust will never be the same.

Norm
I don't know if you were able to contact the owner, Daryl McLean. but his forum name is Desert Cruiser.
Mike

Hi all, Darryl, Dags or DesertCruiser here,

We recieved the news off the shack in early Dec 09, and before it more damaged as in the tin sheets getting bent etc. we are going on a fix it trip.

It's great to see so much interest about the shack. it was built 1993/94 and was built for the purpose of a perminate shelter for any and all to use.
over the years more has been added, water Tank, battery bank for the solar panels we take. beds to make the swag a bit more comfitable and off the ground.

For the theory-est's out there, All the stuff thats appears outside the shack was actually inside. the shack has jus been lifted up or peeled open by a huge willy willy which came up from the salt lake ( north easterly direction) picked up the side verandah throwing it up and over the roof of the shack. everything was welded to eachother. so that took the wall with the window in it which inturn took the main roof......... you can see where this is going. turned the whole show inside out.

BUT...... on the 23rd/24th Jan 2010 2 of us are heading out there with welder, screws, roofing iron and this time something special...........
CONCRETE. We should have thought of the first time arround.

Darryl McLean
Collie, 08 9734 1842

Have made a new thread " Shack Rebuild Lake Rason" with pic's

Hope you enjoy.