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Jul 10
SPOTWALLA for Dummies
No offence intended towards anyone. I’m no techno savvy person and had heaps of trouble learning how to set this all up. With an enormous amount of help from OX, I finally managed to nail it. Now with a memory like mine… “oh, look – it’s a castle” la la la “oh look – it’s …
Jul 04
Parkes Muster 2016
The Inaugural IBA Australian Parkes Muster 2016 – qualifying ride for this momentous event is a SS1600. Can I do another one, in the middle of winter, is a debate that I lost with myself. After my last one in April which could’ve ended quite differently I decided that I would be of more assistance …
Jun 19
FRE #40 Moree – Anniversary Ride
All weather reports for the weekend were not particularly pleasant in fact they were downright awful. Friday is a late start by FarRide status at 2pm (replicating the first FarRide by our founder David “Davo” Jones) and thankfully it’s a nice afternoon. Easy plan – up the M1 to Nabiac for fuel, then heading onto …
May 16
FRE #39 Lobethal SA
And I’ve done it again….forgot to reset the camera date after daylight savings……argh!!! Moving on…. Friday the 13th for the start of a FarRide……what could possibly go wrong J well, one just has to wonder. Starting from Yass for this one and it was a cool windy trip to the Service Centre where I ordered …
Apr 25
Ethan’s Heart Ride – SS1600
Ethan’s Heart Ride – SS1600 Who is Ethan & Why a “Heart” Ride? Ethan is a young man, who at the age of 11 endured extensive heart surgery for a condition he was born with. He is a FarRider and I am pleased to also call him a friend. He wanted to complete an IBA …
Mar 23
Holiday Ride: Day 8 Merimbula-Home
Oh no! It’s our last day of holidays today and time to head home. But not before having a lovely home cooked breakfast with a lovely view! Packed up and ready to go, this time I put the camera round my neck so I can take pics along the way. Sunshine and lollipops today folks …
Mar 22
Holiday Ride: Day 7 Merimbula
Had a terrible nights sleep 🙂 Karl’s snoring or as he likes to refer to it as “pussy purring” was more like a damn lion roaring all night. Anyhoos, up for breaky in the main lodge with a lovely view of the lake….you couldn’t ask for a better start. What to do today??? First world …
Mar 21
Holiday Ride: Day 6 Bairnsdale-Merimbula
It’s so easy to get used to sleeping in, eyes open, morning Sweety…ahhh it’s 8am….noice! Stepping back in time again in the dining room for breakfast at The Riversleigh. The old time dining music in the background with the settings, you could close your eyes and pretend you’re back in the 30’s dressed to the …
Mar 20
Holiday Ride: Day 5 Bairnsdale
Yawn, yawn!! Hi Sweety, is it time to get up, already. What a wonderful nights sleep, in a comfy bed that Karls feet don’t hang out the bottom of. Fluffy pillows and plush doonas and throws….feeling like royalty. Down to the dining room (said in a posh voice, please) for a lovely breakfast before going …
Mar 19
Holiday Ride: Day 4 Granya – Mystery Location
Surprise!!!! the sun is out…Yay!!! The pooches are sitting by our door waiting for us, for breakfast. We thank Mick for his hospitality and head on our way. The air is crisp, the sky cloudy but partially blue and the sun is shining down on us. Through Granya and then the climb through the Gap …