Thats it I'm off

[macca]

6.30 in the morning my 83 year old Dad gets here, we park his camper van in the shed then the 4.2 gets cranked into life and we are on our way.
Its (over) loaded with all the necessities for a 6 week adventure.
Over 4 of those weeks will be "off road", namely the Anne Beadell Highway, Canning Stock Route, Tanami Track and the Plenty / Donahue. Some are more civilised than others but if you have travelled them you will know that can change in a single rain storm. We will see when we get there.
First spoke of this trip out in the Simpson in 2008 now we have 1 sleep left, some of the convoy are still getting work done, a bracket here, new rims there, picking up seed screens etc. talk about last minute.
Mine is the only Patrol up against an 40, an 70, an 80 an 200 and an Amorok so we will see who prevails.....
All going well I will have some stories for you when we get back.
p.s. a lot of preparation tips came from nissanpatrol.com.au so a big thanks to you all.

[growler2058]

Don't forget the bloody camera
Sounds lime a bloody awesome adventure ahead!!


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[macca]

Yeah mate cameras packed, mono & tri pod, pano head, lenses all the gear but no idea. Might get to refresh the memory while away and get some good shots.

Interested in your trip, we were there 30 years ago, its a bit different now!!! Had to dodge the pirates just to get there.

[growler2058]

Yup the airports made it easier for sure
But takes the adventure out of it ay


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[Cuppa]

BON VOYAGE MACCA
Travel safe, & come back to us with plenty of good stories. May the Patrol prevail! Look after your old man, & let him look after you.
When you're back, if you can be bothered, it would be great to hear your thoughts on what, of the stuff you are taking with you, you would take again, & what if anything you'd leave behind. I'd also find a post or two on all the preparatory stuff interesting & useful.

Cuppa (green with envy).

[MudRunnerTD]

Good Luck, Stay Safe, Dont drive too long each day, Keep your Sense of Humour and Adventure. Have Fun.

[threedogs]

Stay safe Savour every minute, lucky lucky Macca.

[macca]

Stay safe Savour every minute, lucky lucky Macca.

Thanks to you all and I got Your PM TD, have it in my phone if needed much appreciated.

[macca]

BON VOYAGE MACCA
Travel safe, & come back to us with plenty of good stories. May the Patrol prevail! Look after your old man, & let him look after you.
When you're back, if you can be bothered, it would be great to hear your thoughts on what, of the stuff you are taking with you, you would take again, & what if anything you'd leave behind. I'd also find a post or two on all the preparatory stuff interesting & useful.

Cuppa (green with envy).

Sure thing Cuppa, I am sure there are going to be items bought back that were not needed, maybe some that were in the shed at home too that we did need.
I like to "look at it not look for it" so have had to discipline myself most severely HaHaHaHa

[TPC]

Sounds like a great trip Macca, hope all goes well for ya.
Are you tenting, swagging or camper?

If you have your trip drawn up on a map would be interesting to see it if you can put it up on here.