Simpson desert ten yrs on meetup July 5th Coober Pedy start 2024

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Originally Posted by Winnie

Diesel was $3.19 per litre at Oodnadatta 3 days ago

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Nice and cheap lol


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Well at least you V8 guys have power on tap and a sweet sweet note. While I'm about the same in fuel consumption if not worse in my 4.5lt boat anchor and power[emoji1787][emoji1787]yeah right..

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Originally Posted by jay see

Well at least you V8 guys have power on tap and a sweet sweet note. While I'm about the same in fuel consumption if not worse in my 4.5lt boat anchor and power[emoji1787][emoji1787]yeah right..

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I am getting better fuel economy from my V8 than I got from my 3L CRD.

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Originally Posted by TPC

I am getting better fuel economy from my V8 than I got from my 3L CRD.

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Stop driving like miss daisey lol..

I doubt Ill will have the 270 awning by this trip..
Weight is a concern as I'm about 110kg on the roof as it sits.
270 awning will push it to about 123kg ish

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Originally Posted by BigRAWesty

Stop driving like miss daisey lol..

I doubt Ill will have the 270 awning by this trip..
Weight is a concern as I'm about 110kg on the roof as it sits.
270 awning will push it to about 123kg ish

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I have a tennis ball under the excelerator pedal.

In all Honesty @TPC Tony Brother [emoji120][emoji3590]
Please do have a quick Genuine yarn with @MudRunnerTD in regard new model Y64 sand drag fuel consumption [emoji51]
Pretty sure if you aint steady/conservative on the pedal you may sneak up and beyond as high as 30L/100km having fully……fun runs up to the likes of mouth of the sand grit Murray [emoji23]


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Quick reminder……there is known to be a Fuktonne of Mini-Mozzies @ Dalhousie on Dusk[emoji51]
Beyond‘Bushman’s’ Spray [emoji23]


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Originally Posted by MB

Quick reminder……there is known to be a Fuktonne of Mini-Mozzies @ Dalhousie on Dusk[emoji51]
Beyond‘Bushman’s’ Spray [emoji23]


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I’ll have my desert dwellers cream with me, should be all good 👍

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Originally Posted by MB

In all Honesty @TPC Tony Brother [emoji120][emoji3590]
Please do have a quick Genuine yarn with @MudRunnerTD in regard new model Y64 sand drag fuel consumption [emoji51]
Pretty sure if you aint steady/conservative on the pedal you may sneak up and beyond as high as 30L/100km having fully……fun runs up to the likes of mouth of the sand grit Murray [emoji23]


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Been trying to talk to Darren for 2 weeks, he won't call me back.

@MudRunnerTD ? Lift your game, not your GQ [emoji22]


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OK all you travellers worried about excess weight, I have a solution for you.

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Get your orders in and I can arrange a pallet load, but be quick!

T- 1900 hours till launch...

When do we get serious?? Hahahttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/foru...024/04/152.jpg

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We did a little shake down trip over the weekend with a few mates. Gonna take a few more to get used to packing everything in this car. I never realised how bloody small it is until I tried packing for a trip!
Had to rethink a few things as original plans weren't going to work. That's the idea of these little trips anyway. https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/foru...024/04/153.jpghttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/foru...024/04/154.jpg

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Originally Posted by Winnie

We did a little shake down trip over the weekend with a few mates. Gonna take a few more to get used to packing everything in this car. I never realised how bloody small it is until I tried packing for a trip!
Had to rethink a few things as original plans weren't going to work. That's the idea of these little trips anyway. https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/foru...024/04/153.jpghttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/foru...024/04/154.jpg

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Yes, they are.

We're doing the same over the ANZAC weekend. I'm going to load everything and see how things work out.


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The old girl is fully serviced and ready to go.

Winnie, just gotta tighten the sub tank bolts again lol

I can’t do anything more mechanical, and now I’m onto camping stuff and carrying, supplies etc.

Bring it on!


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https://youtu.be/HktV2yGtLv8?si=Iq5dNJJxqarAVC1h


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I am doing Googs on Anzac weekend as a shakedown.

I so wish I was going. Sad panda....

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Originally Posted by mudski

I so wish I was going. Sad panda....

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Might have something in the pipeline for mid next year mate..

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Originally Posted by Stropp

I’ll have my desert dwellers cream with me, should be all good 👍

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The cream you had last time was awesome mate. Can you post a pic of the jar

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Originally Posted by TPC

Been trying to talk to Darren for 2 weeks, he won't call me back.

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Sorry mate, I am smashed at work, my home office owns me at the moment with Long days on site. Was great to chat the other night and happy to chat more mate any time. While im driving is probably the best time to lock me down a the moment.

Please DO Tell secrets you Legendary Mogas Y64 nutters [emoji3590][emoji23] [emoji106][emoji106]
Is it 20L /100km from Dalhousie to Birdsville or Full Stink Airborne at Big Red 30L / 100km…undulating, track bastardisation after BRB concerts [emoji51]


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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

The cream you had last time was awesome mate. Can you post a pic of the jar

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Has changed to natures botanical now mate

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Originally Posted by Stropp

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Has changed to natures botanical now mate

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Ladies and Gentlemen, THIS IS A GAME CHANGER. Buy This!!

What is this? Repellent?

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Originally Posted by BrazilianY60

What is this? Repellent?

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You apply it like sun screen and it is Awesome for keeping the bugs away!

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

Ladies and Gentlemen, THIS IS A GAME CHANGER. Buy This!!

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Have been using this for the last 3 yrs on site , especially after the wet when the flies and mozzie population explodes. Used in combination with a fly net and happy days.

Righto lads.
Post Birdsville what's the plans.
I'm thinking the strez south into the Flinders to fill out the week?

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Originally Posted by BigRAWesty

Righto lads.
Post Birdsville what's the plans.
I'm thinking the strez south into the Flinders to fill out the week?

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We’ll be heading east and around down to Innamincka and then probably do cameron’s and who knows what to head home.


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Barlows are OUT. Project work collision on site, 3 major activities to execute before August, cant get away. Not happy.

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Originally Posted by PeeBee

Barlows are OUT. Project work collision on site, 3 major activities to execute before August, cant get away. Not happy.

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Bugger Phill no good!!!


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Originally Posted by AB

Bugger Phill no good!!!


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Was always on the cards, this place is out of control, and very reactive. Lots of delays in baseline data supply, financial release, contract awards processes of 8 months - stupid. I now have a log jam and cant walk out on them.

Yeast [emoji51] Serious vag bacteria notice [emoji2959]
We are all better off ingesting properly brewed stuff ????? WTF @PeeBee [emoji123][emoji123]


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Originally Posted by AB

We’ll be heading east and around down to Innamincka and then probably do cameron’s and who knows what to head home.


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Yes east to haddon cnr, dig tree then Cameron corner the across to the strezleki track and down into the flinders

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Originally Posted by MB

Apologies for the delay here Folks. I have been waiting for a reply from Michael in Coober Pedy to no avail.
It appears he may have sold his underground motel as it has been found online now under a different trading name.
Nevertheless AB, myself and our kids have just booked 2 x nights ( July 5th & 6th 2024 ) in a 3 bedroom underground apartment here at Michael’s old place:

https://desertview.com.au/

I can highly recommend this place as we spent a few weeks stuck there working in a Covid lockdown during 2021 and found it very secure with tools etc… Just a 10 minute walk into town, maybe 20 stumbling back :-)

AB has just made contact with the Birdsville Tourist Park too and was advised to call back in 4 weeks time for booking as it’s too early for July 12th 2024. (exactly 1 year away today).


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I have stayed there several times for work, dated but very good.

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Originally Posted by MB

Yeast [emoji51] Serious vag bacteria notice [emoji2959]
We are all better off ingesting properly brewed stuff ????? WTF @PeeBee [emoji123][emoji123]


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Priorities and responsibilities, nothing more. Walking away will degrade the delivery program and put the site at risk. I won't do it. Simpson Desert isn't going anywhere, can do it later. Holidays are not on my mind right now.

Bugger Phil, no good. . .

For us after Birdsville heading down the Birdsville Track as have never done it before and will be good too tick off the list. Stay a night at the Mungerannie Pub, maybe do the inside track too depending on conditions . .

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Originally Posted by AB

We’ll be heading east and around down to Innamincka and then probably do cameron’s and who knows what to head home.


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You're literally be a stones throw from where my daughter was working. Please hurl a grenade at the joint!

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Originally Posted by mudski

You're literally be a stones throw from where my daughter was working. Please hurl a grenade at the joint!

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Give us the address and we’ll do a poo bag fire knock lol


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Originally Posted by BigRAWesty

Righto lads.
Post Birdsville what's the plans.
I'm thinking the strez south into the Flinders to fill out the week?

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No idea.

Hopefully we'll be able to tag along with some of the Vic boys

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