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- Wed Nov 05, 2008 4:59 am
- Forum: Member's Vehicles
- Topic: Australia 2008
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Currently sat in air con cafe in Katherine. Jon quickly found out that he was going to be hot and dirty. Jumped into 110 and got a lovely stain from left shoulder across chest. That seat belt has not been used for a couple of months. LOL Travelled down from Darwin through Litchfield National Park. J...
- Thu Oct 30, 2008 2:32 pm
- Forum: Member's Vehicles
- Topic: Australia 2008
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The cocoons are apparently those of mud wasps. They will make their cocoons anywhere which can create problems if they make them in locks, exhaust pipes etc. Whilst in Singapore I have received some TLC and maintainence as well. Lost a rather large filling in Kununurra. Trouble with being continuall...
- Thu Oct 30, 2008 5:14 am
- Forum: Member's Vehicles
- Topic: Australia 2008
- Replies: 75
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Currently enjoying a weeks relaxation in Singapore. If anyone wants a good hotel to stay in try the Royal Plaza on Scotts Road and pay the extra 80 sing $ for upgrade to Club lounge. Well worth the money. In the Litchfield National Park come across these cocoons. Have no idea what emerged from them ...
As Patrick and Gillian said Jason was a little guy with a huge personality. Whilst I only been to Maddisons a few times, Jason was the guy on the front counter who was extremely helpful and interested in Land Rovers. I am sure he will be sorely missed by the staff and regular customers at Maddisons ...
- Fri Oct 24, 2008 7:45 am
- Forum: Member's Vehicles
- Topic: Australia 2008
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Got woken up by a bird having a peck at my toes! Did you get her name? :D Next time Roger I make sure I get her name and mobile number for you Roger! Currently in Darwin, fly out to Singapore tomorrow. When I fly back later will have Jon ato ride shotgun for me for a month. Some more photos for you...
- Sun Oct 19, 2008 9:10 am
- Forum: Member's Vehicles
- Topic: Australia 2008
- Replies: 75
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Thanks for your comments. Sorry no photos today as I am in a net cafe in Katherine with no wifi Had to spend extra day in Katherine as am on a proper camp site here with decent facilities. Woke up this morning with the trots (probably too much info) so decided to stay close to a decent loo! Down ple...
- Thu Oct 16, 2008 7:16 am
- Forum: Member's Vehicles
- Topic: Australia 2008
- Replies: 75
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Back in Kununurra now. Was suppossed to be heading east towards Darwin, but in true Brendan style I landed up going northwest! Reason being landed up chatting to local council surveyor who owns Land Rovers and gave me some advice on local tracks. Had a river crossing to do. Landed up doing it 3 time...
- Tue Oct 14, 2008 2:27 am
- Forum: Member's Vehicles
- Topic: Australia 2008
- Replies: 75
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Sat here in the shade at 8 am with temperature already above 30C! Musing about the 110 and kit. Sorry no photos today! All kit is showing signs of wear after over 5 months travelling. Have bought some good kit out here. A great bit of kit is the Engine Watchdog which the Aussies use for monitoring e...
- Mon Oct 13, 2008 9:47 am
- Forum: Member's Vehicles
- Topic: Australia 2008
- Replies: 75
- Views: 215592
Currently sat in an air con net cafe in Kununurra. What bliss! Yesterday it was 45C in the Bungle Bungles. Cold drinks?? Can get through a litre of water per hour during the hot spells. Half a litre at night time as well. From Broome went to Windjama Gorge This pool looks tempting to swim in http://...
- Mon Oct 13, 2008 12:55 am
- Forum: Member's Vehicles
- Topic: Australia 2008
- Replies: 75
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aha so thats the damage from eastern europe when you had your slight 'off'... Thats the minor errr incident Nick The revovery of the 110 was quite an adventure in itself. The round trip and distance covered was more then some peoples 'overland trip' Had fun and games at various borders and with var...
- Tue Oct 07, 2008 4:05 am
- Forum: Member's Vehicles
- Topic: Australia 2008
- Replies: 75
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Oooops, don't get too excited/worry lads. WRONG PHOTO Correct photo was http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a85/leedslandrover/IMG_9918.jpg Teach me not to preview my post. LOL The photo in error was after a slight bump a few years ago. The 110 is fine. It had TLC yesterday. Only problem was that the c...
- Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:00 am
- Forum: Member's Vehicles
- Topic: Australia 2008
- Replies: 75
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Back in Broome after spending some time north of Broome in Cape Leveque area. Looking up the west coast of Australia with the Indian Ocean http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a85/leedslandrover/IMG_9905.jpg Camped on this fossil(?) beach. Was a lovely spot http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a85/leedsland...
- Wed Oct 01, 2008 9:06 am
- Forum: Member's Vehicles
- Topic: Australia 2008
- Replies: 75
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Now in Broome on the coast of Western Australia. Here are a few more photos for you. Australian army still uses Land Rovers including some nice permanent 6 x 6 wheel drive versions. http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a85/leedslandrover/IMG_9904.jpg Saw a new puma 110. Must admit I liked the number pla...
- Thu Sep 18, 2008 7:58 am
- Forum: Member's Vehicles
- Topic: Australia 2008
- Replies: 75
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Latest update from Darwin. Had a slow puncture in one of the front tyres so took it to tyre repair place. Two splits in side wall close to tread area so not repairable. Ordered a replacement 255/85 BFG M/T from local BFG agent. Looks like it will be a week for it to get here from Adelaide! Should ha...
- Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:37 am
- Forum: Member's Vehicles
- Topic: Australia 2008
- Replies: 75
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Now in Darwin. Rear prop being repaired by a drive line company. When showed him damage his first comment was that sort of damage was due to lack of grease. Managed to get hold of company which serviced the 110 in Cairns and they tried to blame the fact that 110 has effectively a 2'' lift due to HD ...