Aberfeldy Weekend Trip 27/03/15 - 29/03/15 - Vic

[cgm]

if it happens don't panic just steer it out if possible

To be honest, I was really impressed with Roofy's response to it all. He didn't panic in the middle of the situation and then after, given what just happened was reasonably matter of fact about it. You know, kind of well it's happened now, let's get on with what has to happen next. I'm sure he was upset, but I reckon he set a very good example to all of us on how to respond. Same goes for Jane. Obviously it was a bit of a shock for her to see it, but she too did a good job with what she said and how she responded. Was my first time to meet Roofy properly on the weekend (saw him at the ARB tour, but never really talked), but come away knowing that he's "fair dinkum".

Good stuff Roofy, really glad they are gonna get it all up on the go for you. Won't be long and you can stop dragging your bum on the ground in the Pulsar.

[cgm]

Now that's all out in the open, let me at least encourage Roofy that it could have been a lot worse. By chance I was back on that same hill the next weekend (over Easter). As we were coming down into the creek from the other side we could see a bit of smoking going up, that gradually turned to very dark/black smoke. Even though could not see the detail, could kind of tell what was happening. Off in the distance a bit of other car movement.

It took us a bit of time to end up getting up the hill. My mate had to winch as his back slid into the ruts just as the front was lifting and set him a bit side on (about 45 degrees), but he was further down and didn't cause any issues. Just took us a while (and me nearly having a heart attack climbing the track to set up the straps ) Then I also was a bit too cocky from a good run at it the weekend before and let my revs drop and stalled it on the first crest. Made a nice smoking/smell to get high on with the clutch before having to drop back off the ledge a bit and get another run at it. It certainly is a "nice" hill.

Anyway, after all that, not far past that climb we eventually got to this (still smouldering, but no one around):

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Now, that is a bad day out!

[Sir Roofy]

well now I don't feel so bad thanks Cameron,its not a hill to take lightly

[Maxhead]

Glad insurance is onto it Roofy, I thought you said it was going to buff out...LOL

Cameron, That light bar should be right to go...bwahhah

[Drewboyaus]

Hey Cameron, Did you call the cops?
That might have been stolen and dumped.

And you are right, that is a serious hill. Someone posted a video of a Rangie Classic rolling over on that hill last hear.....from the top all the way to the bottom.
It's a track to be respected that's for sure.

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[Winnie]

It's a bucket load of fun!

[rusty_nail]

woohoo!!! congrats Roofy on getting it approved for repair. im really happy for you and will be glad when you are back on the road. i know how tough it is not to have that freedom and wouldnt wish it for anyoen!

[Winnie]

Keep a fire extinguisher in your car! Could have turned that guys day from a disaster to just a bloody big scare

[Bloodyaussie]

I have 2 but am going to get rid of one of those pissy ones and put a larger one I scored recently in instead as I have heard of people carrying those small ones and it not doing shit.

I'm glad things are moving along Craig as my heart sunk when I saw the post on facebook... hope this does not leave you out of pocket mate.

[Sir Roofy]

I have 2 but am going to get rid of one of those pissy ones and put a larger one I scored recently in instead as I have heard of people carrying those small ones and it not doing shit.

I'm glad things are moving along Craig as my heart sunk when I saw the post on facebook... hope this does not leave you out of pocket mate.

should be ok