old members

I do remember you Rick , i believe we also met at Robe on EO gathering ?

i was in TUF 80 at the time

Must be longer than 7 years, I got heaps of help & advice here prior to our first Outback trip in 2004.

Try 12 years

Gramps and Shaker, now there are 2 names from the past.

I have also been lurking in one form or another since EO started, both as a member and now a non member.

Does anyome ever hear from Truckster anymore.

Cheers,

Cruiser

Oh yeah, Truckster and the 'shoelace' post.... lol

MJ

Truckster is on another forum under a different name.

Michael,

Can you elaborate on the "shoelace" post, or maybe not LOL

Would have missed that as I didn't get on here much for a couple of years after we came to town,

Bob.

Hi Bob,

The "shoelace" post that came to mind was 29481..a bit of good hearted banter/nonsense.

Things have become a little more staid since those days....good or bad, depends on your outlook. Would certainly be off topic today..lol


Rgds
Michael

Thanks Michael,

Certainly a lot of frivolity there. Suspect there might be a bit of humour there that relates to previous member gatherings too???

My Oldies used to call it "sense of the ridiculous"

Bob.

A heap of humour Bob,

I can even laugh -a little bit- when LUCY (who has not had a mention yet) turned up really late at a gathering and just 'had to' test his air horns;)))

Yep we all move on for various reasons but forums can become a tad 'clinically' clean..

Having said that, the number of really intersting posts here seem to have slowed down a tad of late...wonder why.

Cheers
Michael

Michael, I can still remember wetting the bed when Lucy blasted his air horns, I thought it was The Overland coming through the campsite.

cheers
Dave

Michael, I can still remember wetting the bed when Lucy blasted his air horns, I thought it was The Overland coming through the campsite.

cheers
Dave

G'day Dave,

I guess that is what we would call the 'good old days' lol

No doubt about it times change, and we move on but it is nice to reminisce now and then.



Take care,

Michael

Lucy is still around guys, with the initials DD. Still modifying his Troopy. Talked with him about 10 days ago and last saw him at Sheepyard Flat a few short months ago. Crazie too.

Rosco
It was fermented south african peach juice , and he is still out there in the wild of south australia

Rosco? Are you the Rosco we met up with at Mansfield a few years back with the Blue Landie?

One and the same Jimbo old son, one and the same. How the bloody hell are you? I've been following your exploits with your fit-out business. Just sold the Landy and about to take delivery of a Tojo .. gone over to the dark side ;o))

We're going great. Life's changed a bit, we get over to Asia twice a year for two weeks and do another 4 to 6 individual weeks closer to home. Jenny's knees and back aren't up to camping these days.

Our travels around Australia these days are more around driving somewhere not too far away and plonking in some form of hired accommodation for a week; lots of eating, drinking and generally playing up like a second hand lawn mower (to quote a crazy old bastard I know).

Are you near the Gold Coast? We get up there once or twice a year to visit my parents and could catch up for a drink.

Yep. Just up the road in Brisneyland. Let me know when you're planning a trip and we'll do our best to catch up.
ross@nicollengineers.com.au

The Danns (Gob and Denny then the Geratric Gypsies),
Lyn and Al,
Roachie,
Des Lexic is still on here,
Ross H
Trevor (the King Toad)
Kiwi and the Grenade (Laura),
Dave B is still here,
IsuzuMu (Bruce)

Richard Kovac ;)

I've been around since 2006 and still visit regularly.Not a big poster though-only when something of interest turns up
Cheers,
Mary

Yes gang, been a full member since Feb 2003, get long service leave next year hahahahaha.

Goldie it still stiring the pot elsewhere. Ill post this on FB the whole lot of them are together. Ive been around since 06

Hey brucy hows the new runabout

Queenslander Jo says
"Dave B asked about the Queensland Flag? She's safe and sound in the cupboard :)"

Stefan and 10 times Dakar winner says hi from the Naughty corner :)

ahuh yep im (we ) are still here
actually a lifetime member now !

Hi Sharon, the new D.Max is great thanks, did you get rid of the 70 and get a 200?

Yes Bruce we did. The 70 was getting a few ks so it was time. First we were heading for a new GXL 70 then the dcab was coming and thought that woud be great. I went for a drive in the 200. Did a list of reasons why the 70 wagon/dcab would be better than the 200 for us. You see before you the end result. Love it. Its unreal with the van in tow. Cheers
Sharon.

whats been going on Bud , been a while , a coffee is well overdue i think

Yeah mate for sure.
Be good to catch up.

Jo said its safe and sound

Thanks for that Old Girl, I seem to remember that flag has done a lot more kms than many on the forum.

cheers
Dave

Yes I miss Willem's contributions. I wish he would come back...

Mick O has been on holidays overseas.
He's back in Aus and will appear here again soon I'm sure.

That means you have heaps to share.

Hi Lionel, where are you now?, long time no see.

RIP Footoose old mate.

Giday Al, how's Sally.
Paula says hi.
Still in Northam, Just back from the Kimberley. GRR and old leaf suspension not a good mix but a fun trip.

Still got yer Ph No somewhere, Ill dig it up.


Cheers......Lionel.

Give us a ring, we are still in Gidge, no change.

If you cant find the phone we can meet at the Noble Falls tavern as it has reopenned again.

Say hello to paula.

Mike Harding,

DIO as well

I had lunch with Mike (that is not his real name) and Kim McFarland aka Kim and Damn Dog a few years back. Two really good blokes.

Mike was always pushing the limits, I remember when he wanted to canoe the Snowy river, which would have been a disaster in waiting.
Cheers Pete

He certainly did that. He was a very intelligent, articulate chap with an egalitarian outlook on life who was not afraid to have his say. A few of the rabid right wingers clashed with him and it always made great reading. Mike could certainly put forward a structured argument that went over a lot of heads.

Sadly he chose not to adhere to the resetting of the rules a few years ago. His contributions are missed but in the end he left David and Michelle with no option. As did quite a few others.

I've been lurking for a few years as a visitor member, finally paid up full membership last month.
In all fairness to caravanners and 4wders, I'm both! We just acquired a new Sunland with plans for many off the beaten track trips, but also like to leave it behind for a spot of beach driving and day trips when out bush. I find this site is excellent for catering to everyone and would hate to see it split.

Pesty is still around on FB

wasn't the solar guru davidau or similar?

Billls was a masochist

Wasn't Mainey the solar guru?

Pesty gets a flogging else where, Stef,Hairs and Goldie see to that.

Found post 3130 where Oziexplorer spat the dummy but can't find any of his other posts but there were many an some very informative.
I think he was booted off eventually maybe David and Michelle removed his posts at the same time. He also named in that post a few old timer sparring partners.

Remember Johnno1!

That was an entertaining time.

yep this thread made me think of that

12 years Kimba from 2000 - but my details got lost and had to re-jion in 2006 - my account is still a bit funny in that it always says I have member messages ,even when I don't .

How many years for you ?

Mate would have to be around the same I reckon maybe a tad less ?? but then I didn't renew my membership so have just been a visitor now for a fair while......possibly half/half I'd say......Not sure how I can find out ?? Cheers Steve

Only in 2005 MrBitchi? Was that the year we met you at the Gathering at Birdsville or was that 2006? I joined November 2003

Yes John. That was our first meeting. Brisbane to Birdsville via Innisfail cause of the floods. My profile pic was taken that year, on top of Big Red. You can see the floods in the background.

I haven't seen Bruce for a while either. He used to pop into my factory for a yarn and a giggle.

G'day Eric, I am still around at times. Waiting to see you on our new hills on a quad bike in the wet mate. The cows wouldn't cope with you I think. You are about due to return I reckon.

I chatted with Bruce (Trucky) a little while back. Funny things happen, like when we were in a store at the same time as he was, picking up identical products from ebay purchases. Last time we saw him was when the family all came to lunch when Cam was this way doing motocross training at Allansford.

Have been too busy doing things to get far from home this year. A fortnight was all we have so far managed. Nearly a week over Christmas /New year though.

Hi

Think he got banned for consistently being unsociable/rude to people who had different opinions to his (same as Willem et al). Think he reappeared as Bluefly (or similar) for a while. In fact I think I was the last person he flung some diatribe at before being given the flick.

Despite the fact that some of these guys are intelligent and knowledgeable it has been illustrated many times that some people have characteristics not suited to carrying out civilised conversation via online forums, basically the sort of talk that would get you in a fight in a bar every single time. I doubt they are so consistently “brave” in the real world. Suspect many regret their actions and change their ways afterwards.

Getting back on the forum after being banned (without hiding behind an alias) is not easy. Some individuals would need a letter or two from a number of psychologists to prove they are reformed based on what I have seen over the years :)

Cheers
Greg

Sorry Greg, I beg to differ.
To my mind there is a huge difference between being 'belligerent' and 'not suffering fools'.
I feel that Willem was guilty of the latter.
Admittedly there was a stage, on this forum, that needed the reins pulled in a little. However, I feel that the pendulum has swung too far in the opposite direction, catering more to the PC brigade and overtly nannified traveller.

The forum could do with a Willem, Kim, Harding and a few others of their ilk to breathe some life back into it, give it a soul once more.

Cheers......Lionel.

Hello Lionel

Not sure you are actually disagreeing with me ...seems you are just providing an excuse (i.e. 'not suffering fools') for the rude behaviour of some of those who have been banned.

It is actually possible to comment on a subject/comment you disagree with without being blatantly rude. This is called civilised conversation. Internet is a big place – if you want to get verbally abused by someone who thinks you are a fool ...join another forum.

The fact that some of those banned from the forum maybe nice/interesting people is irrelevant (my guess is a fair percentage are). I personally have no issue with any of those previously mentioned and would happily have a beer with them anytime..after all it’s only a forum.….but if you don’t follow some forum rules ..you will ultimately get banned.

No big deal really..more to life than the internet (hang on ..have to check facebook :)

Cheers
Greg

I doubt that many of the 'old timers' were actually banned. D&M could confirm that one way or another. Of course there were some notable exceptions. Most seem to have found other interests and outlets.

Hi

Yes no doubt some people have moved on voluntarily....also no doubt that some of the high profile old timers got a bit carried away with their own self-importance and had to move on whether they liked it or not.

Cheers
Greg

Hi Greg, not having a crack at you.
I know it does sound a little confusing but do agree with you and I dont. lol.
Im sure Willem can speak for himself but I do recall some attacks on him purely because he was Willem. He returned fire in his usual way.

Excuse, maybe, some struggle with change in an ever changing world. Thats life I suppose.

Im hoping the forum will find a natural balance as most things do over time and would love to rejoin when that happens.

Cheers.......Lionel.

No worries Lionel

I don’t actually know the full story as to why some people have been banned. Keep in mind some of the "evidence" (i.e. the series of words/posts that broke the camel’s back) would have been removed from public view. I get the impression some people don’t realise exactly what was said but my guess it wasn’t, in many cases very nice.

No doubt some of those we are referring to are characters but one way or another they broke the rules (several times - you probably wont get banned forever for one misdemeanour). As mentioned before, some people aren’t suited to co-existing with others on a forum of this type.

No big deal in my opinion - for every one banned person there are several thousand others. It’s the combined knowledge and experience of all people here that is the value - not that of a select few.

Cheers
Greg

Yeah, remember Wolfie well, Michael.

Just been looking for him, in the archives, but had no luck. Then found his old nom de plume was Lone Wolf. Plenty of threads from him, buried away, around 2005 or so.

Also mention of Patrolman Pat, Roachie, Numbnut(Member #1, if I recall correctly), Pesty and a few others, whose names I've forgotten already.....bloody old-timers.

Bob.

I last spoke to Willie from Epping last year. I see his posts elsewhere where he uses the same icon picture. He is a BOG member. We had lunch a few years ago with he and Mrs Willie and Gramps too. Friend of the Roachies on Facebook, Brew and Pesty too.

Bundy, I agree it's all about caravans and free camping these days.
regards................jeff