June 2014 archive

FRN#1-Day 14 HOME!!!

Now you’re probably wondering how I loaded all those missing photos……..well I found my camera this morning when I was making the bed….LOL. It must’ve fallen out when I dumped everything. I’m going home, I’m going home – were the thoughts I had last night before closing my eyes and drifting off. This morning I …

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FRN#1-Day 13 Dubbo

What great hospitality at The Kwaka Lodge. Angel even got to sleep under cover last night (a real treat). Another 7:30am start after breakky with my lovely hosts Baz & Liz. We say lots of good-byes and take advantage of getting that extra hug in before I head out the drive. Baz warns me of …

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FRN#1-Day 12 Broken Hill

This morning I woke up with sleep in my eyes (first time since leaving home), must’ve had a good rest. Angel’s front tyre is low on air so off to the Port Augusta Mobil servo but wait – NO air available – WHAT?? Down the road to Mr Shell and he has digital and working …

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FRN#1-Day 11 Port Augusta

It was cold last night but I was tucked up nice and warm in a comfy bed thanks to Marla’s Traveller’s Rest and even better managed to get a great nights sleep. Awake early again, I just get ready and hit the road. If I didn’t know better I’d say there was snow in the …

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FRN#1-Day 10 Marla

I was awake early again after a disturbing nights sleep in Wycliffe Wells (must’ve been something to do with the UFO stuff…) and then the alarm went off…… 🙁 Up and go! I gotta tell you, the mornings up here are unbelievable and today was very fresh and I met with another amazing sunrise. Sorry …

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FRN#1-Day 9 Wycliffe Wells

A tiring day yesterday, made for a night where sleep didn’t take long to come along. In the morning though, I expected to be the only FarRider left at Daly Waters. What a pleasant surprise to see that Klaus, Michael & Lynne had all slept in J I was staying in the room called “Faith …

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FarRide North #1-Litchfield Pub, Darwin River

The plan is we all decided last night to leave at 5:00am and ride out together with all lights blazing. I’d already teed up (in the week prior to) to ride out with Fatman (Michael) & Lynne the Pillion so I wasn’t riding in the dark hours on my own but as it turned out …

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FRN#1-Day 7 Daly Waters

We had a later start this morning but still, I couldn’t sleep in…..argh!! But nevermind, I got to watch the dawn of a new day! Half an hour later and the sun says “hello”!! A few locals come out to say “Good morning Kimmie” Barkly, an outback oasis. If you are ever up this way, …

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FRN#1-Day 6 Barkly

Had the best nights sleep yet!!! YAY! Was feeling good and organised, even managed to get away a little earlier today. This was due to practicing for ages last night on how to use the ratchet strap!  My feet became great things to strap together and work out how to feed the strap so that …

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FRN#1-Day 5 Mt Isa

Well, i slept a bit better last night after chatting with Karl, Mum & Dad and Kimmo – thanks guys xxxx So this morning was up and just took my time – don’t stress and I’ll be fine. It’s very windy this morning and it took all my strength to hold Angel upright. Smurfette and …

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