June 2014 archive

FRN#1-Day 4 Longreach

Well the winds blew last night like Calamity Janes “Windy City” but the little tent stood fast. It was freezing though. I had to get up and put half my wardrobe on to keep warm……(Kimmo – hippo pj’s fashion statement, well I did better….lol). Somebody decided to leave the TV on in their motor home …

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FRN#1-Day 3 Longreach

Note to self – don’t stop in Augathella again. Up and packed had to get some help with the ratchet strap then off (a little later than planned again). It’s cold this morning but I thought it would get warmer the further north I headed – was I mistaken. The wind had some strength and …

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FRN#1-Day 2 Augathella

Did I sleep well in the tent – not to bad until 5:00am when Neville the neighbouring dog decided to bark non-stop for the next hour and a half….argh!! Never mind I got up and started to pack which took me way longer than I expected. I suppose cos everything was wet and sandy and …

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FRN#1-Day 1 Lightning Ridge

I’m going to work today backwards so I don’t forget things…… After a long days ride I arrived in Lightning Ridge at around 4:30pm – totally exhausted, it was a hard days ride. The last 60 kays from Walgett to Lightning Ridge were the scariest kays  I think I have ever done. I almost thought …

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