2 Sleeps to go to Wiluna
Submitted: Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 at 21:02
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Alan S (WA)
The cars packed, the Tvan loaded. One day of work left then off for 8 days around the goldfields included the National Gathering. Off via Mt Elvire, Niagara then up to
Wiluna.
We were going to go with others but with things happening we are now on our own unfortunately. But we will put our selves out and enjoy it for them as
well.
As this is my last extended trip for 12 mths I am going to make the most of ithis one.
If any one want sme to have a drink for them just let me know and i will put myself out.
Alan
Reply By: Member - Christopher P (NSW) - Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 at 21:21
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 at 21:21
You can have a FEW DRINKS for me. I mean on top of what you are going to have!!!!
Lucky bugger.
Wish i was going as
well.
Have fun and safe trip.
P.s. my minimum amount of beer is half a carton per night whilst camping, so don't tell the missus, our secret!!!
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Follow Up By: Alan S (WA) - Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 at 22:27
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 at 22:27
I dont know if i can handle you're share!!
But i can handle a challenge, so i will try
Alan
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Follow Up By: Member - Christopher P (NSW) - Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 at 22:52
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 at 22:52
It's ok mate whatever you feel comfy with? don't want you to get into trouble, or you might not get parole!!!
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Reply By: Red Tail Black (WA) - Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 at 22:00
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 at 22:00
Hi Alan again,
We have pulled over at the wheat silos in
Pithara and now on the way. At least we got out of town even thought we have only come 250k out but it feels great. Hit
Paynes Find tomorrow then dirt all the way up to
Wiluna. Hope there is no rain as it followed us all the way out here that why we are parked on the bitumen behind the silos.
See you there Julie and Brian
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Follow Up By: Alan S (WA) - Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 at 22:24
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 at 22:24
Hi Brian
I have been watching the forecasts as I am also heading through some remote country that will turn to #$% if it rains. But it looks clear from now on, anyway.
I will see you there, i will have the silver patrol with a Tvan (hopefully both covered in red dust) and depending on final route, I plan to be there mid afternoon Monday.
Alan
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Follow Up By: Red Tail Black (WA) - Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 at 23:17
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 at 23:17
We will also have a van the Elross with the big Red Tail Black on the side and troopy to match and yes I think wel will be in dust also . We will be up there Saturday.
Cheers for now Julie and Brian
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Follow Up By: Member - Bentaxle - Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 at 00:27
Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 at 00:27
Hi Brian
We are heading up that way on saturday,
Paynes Find -
Sandstone -
Wiluna, hope you haven't dragged the rain up with you. Like you hoping the Patrol and Spacevan wil be covered in DRY red dust NOT wet dust. See you on Sunday
Cheers
Mike
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Follow Up By: Red Tail Black (WA) - Friday, Jun 25, 2010 at 00:05
Friday, Jun 25, 2010 at 00:05
Hi Bentaxie,
Weather is freezing but the rain has all gone. We have come through the Payne's Find Rd to
Sandstone today and the road is in excellent condition and where all open. Our van has hardly any dust on and we reckon they must have only just graded it. Have pulled over in an old mining site just out of
Sandstone and boy it just seems to be getting colder.
Cheers Julie and Brian
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Reply By: Kim and Damn Dog - Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 at 22:45
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 at 22:45
Gidday
To everyone who has not had a experience with the
Wiluna Pub, good luck to you is all I can say, it’s not exactly a tourist joint on the wrong night.
Be a bit careful........ The
Birdsville Pub it’s not, and don't expect it to be.
The local blokes can get a bit frisky after a few drinks under their belt. I lost a couple of teeth in that pub back in 2007 minding my own busines.
You’ll see what I mean when you sight the pub.
Regards
Kim
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Follow Up By: Alan S (WA) - Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 at 23:04
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 at 23:04
I know what you mean, I kicked around the Goldfields back in the early 90's.
Had my nose broken in
Marvel Loch in '92.
Laverton in '93 was an eye opener as
well.
Had my nose broken again in 95 when i owned my own pub as
well.
These
places are working pubs and not tourist attractions. The owners make more out of the regulars - usually miners - than what they can with tourists. These days we dont bother with pubs, when we travel we are usually self sufficient. If we have to we get take away in the early afternoons and move on.
Alan
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Follow Up By: Red Tail Black (WA) - Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 at 23:26
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 at 23:26
Hi Kim
Sorry you are not joining us would be great to meet you one day. Know what you mean about these pubs. We won't have to go near it as I think I am over loaded now with spirits, beer and wine glad its not dry town.
Cheers Julie and Brian
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Reply By: Member - Lionel A (WA) - Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 at 08:00
Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 at 08:00
Have a great trip Al and all who are going.
Been looking forward to this one ever since its inception but, alas, it cannot now be.
Cheers......Lionel.
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Follow Up By: Alan S (WA) - Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 at 09:22
Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 at 09:22
Hi Lionel,
Looks like i will have to drink your share as
well.
I might be up your way late july might have to catch up.
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Follow Up By: Member - Bentaxle - Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 at 19:04
Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 at 19:04
Lionel
Sorry you wont be able to make it, was looking forward to having a few ales, hope mum is recovering.
Mike
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Reply By: Member - Serendipity(WA) - Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 at 09:47
Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 at 09:47
G'day Alan
The same for me - but I worked all weekend so I could finish 1 day earlier - today. Gives me a bit of extra time to prepare and pack the car.
I am looking forward to getting out to the country and camping. Will be spending about the same time as you getting around the goldfields including the national gathering.
I will probably catch up with you at Niagara - which is looking like a defacto mini national gathering for a day. We will be there for Saturday night.
If I see you there will have a drink with you.
David
But your profile doesn't show your rig.
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Follow Up By: Alan S (WA) - Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 at 11:07
Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 at 11:07
David
I will probably be at Niagara on Sunday night, so if you are still there I will catch you then.
Alan
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