Port Augusta

Top Cop helped us out, Dan Hassle, has Wing also, found us safe hotel and we had drinks at his house, then next day off to the Nullarbor

Heading West

Unknown amount of apostles, wet day again, out of fuel at Iron Nob (great people) and Elvis lives on a Wing

Sorta South? Lost again

Nice people from Florida, cop the driveway, not for me'n'wing. great Ocean Road but very wet and nice rainbow plus 12 apostles (well sorta 12)

On the way from Coffs. Away-we-go

Nev and Terry, Memphis 1, Bandit finds more pussy (as I do), that bloody tent and Hoo needs a haircut?

554 pics, maybe

Charli and Nick at forum meet, Fred 57 on way to Coffs and my cabin mate's machine Mike Sawaski, Mike found his keys after 3 days in his helmet. I have 554 pics, LOOK OUT

Darwin again

Some nice visitors

There is more

Nice lady from Belgium. Emilie

More nice ladies

Nev and ladies from Darwin, very nice people, we ended up in Daly waters with these ladies, very nice.

The Spook Who Shagged me

Well we met some very nice people on the trip, sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssoooooooooooooooooo great I can not tell U but what a time. Oz is full of very nice people. Cannot put pics on at the moment, sorta lost it.

Bit more

Kathy and Ronnie, Darwin.

Testing

Heidi from Cave Creek Station, very nice lady. I can find nice people all over.

More nice people

Matilda motel, Bourbong St. Central Bunderburg, Glenn and Rita evans, (Bourbon and Bong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! mmmmmmmmmmmm) nice people to stay with, if U R on the way to Townsville next year these are very nice people; pub and bistro next door and food. We know the best places. :-)

Kathy from Darwin

I tried to send email on addy U sent but it comes back, this is only way I can communicate with U, not sure what is happening. Have not downloaded pics yet.

"Honey, I'm home"

I arrived at my club at 0900 to have breakfast with my sons, grandson and one daughter in law; 17000 Ks and the moron in Maryborough who chucked a U turn infront of us still did not stop us. Saw some showers on the way down, first rain since Perth, but no problems; son went shopping for important items (Bourbon, beer, wine etc.) but NO change, biggest tip so far. My other son still has to carry out some work on the new poota before I can download 620 pictures and modify, reject etc. I climbed aboard my 1200 Bandit and fired it up, 'Oh so small now' When I have my pics sorted out I will publish the best ones or those of interest but now it is into fix freezer, smoke alarms, fence, do washing, prepare trailer for next trip, clean bikes, tidy up accounts etc. and it is nice to be home but what a great trip with a great bloke, Neville Perkins from Sawtell N.S.W. Nev is having his bike serviced up the coast tomorrow but will be here next Saturday for breakfast at my club, B.B.Q. at my place then he is away to Sawtell; next is Townsville A.G.M. next year. Be lucky

Random thoughts

Due to my lack of poota access this posts are out of sequence. When we came back to Katherine we met two nice ladies in the pub next door to our motel, the were taking a break from government jobs in Darwin (no names), we conversed for some time and Neville did not wish to leave the bar; eventually he escorted them to their motel, all above board. The next day he told me we were to go to Daly Waters to a quaint pub (had rudest Canadian barman I have ever met) and the ladies would be there also, we did and they arrived, there was much drinking and great company. When I informed the group I was once a "Spook" in the military N wanted to entitle this episode 'The spook who shagged me' I do not "kiss and tell" N, spookdom will never be the same (ex military people will know what spooks did in the 60s). We also met two very nice young people, Holly (Canada, barman was rude to her too) Alistaire (London) and two bores, salesmen from Adelaide, we all walked out. Nev escorted the ladies to their cabin next door. We had extra day at the pub which was something to see but $29 bottle of Bourbon cost $48, BUGGA!!!!!!!. Message to Kathy and Ronnie : I will send U pics of Darwin when I return, I KNOW I drank your beer !!!!!! whoops. You are a very nice couple, hope you are lucky, I should be back on Sunday, not far to go and a senior citizen has done it, "All the way round on two wheels" I am very tired and want my own bed and my club. More thoughts as they come, I have a mountain of episodes but I cannot put them in order plus I have to go back so I try not to repeat myself.

Singing Loo

While in Townsville we decided to go to Magnetic Island by ferry, got off the boat and was lost, asked at Compass property group at Nellie Bay "Where is Arcadia Resort?". Lady called Buzzie Bowerman offered us a ride in her car, dropped us at the pub and showed us the way to get back on the bus. (we had never met this lady before, how nice can some people be?). Met young back packer at the pub who said he had found a toilet on the island that to open the door you pushed a button, door opens automatically, "welcome to Xaloo" says recording, door closes, "door will open in ten minutes", sit down music plays "Why do birds whisper bright above....." finish loo, door opens "Thank you for useing Xaloo" 'just like me they long to be close to you, la la la la close to you.' See what you find out when you travel, who would have known of the singing loo?. From Townsville to Gladstone was loony drivers, wild truckies, nutty eagles and nice sunshine, Nev's brother in law fed us and then some one got rid of a bottle of Bourbon, (me) and 20 cans of beer, (us). Today we were taken by car to see the sights of Gladstone which did include a bottle shop for me and a hardware shop for Nev. When we pulled in here yesterday I nearly dropped the Wing and the people over the road came to see the machines, I was shaking so they gave us a beer and offered me a 'foil', I thought it was a nice gesture but I do not indulge.

Near to home

Staying at Nevs brother in law house. We have met all sorts of animools, got close look at eagle today, touched helmet. Nevs brother in law is top bloke, how can I be so lucky? at club on Sunday, party with my sons and their wives plus Liam. We are only 500 Ks from home and waiting to see my "family" and my family, I am so lucky! The Wing is flying, had encounter with roo and eagle but I have won, very lucky.. I left Katherine many days ago but will fill in bits with pics when I get back. What a trip, we have done about 15000 Ks and it has been an adventure. Be lucky.

Party on

Yesterday we caught the ferry to Mandorah out of Darwin, when I bought the ticket I was grabbed by a person who yelled "Ulysses" and promtly crushed me, a fellow rider. We found the pub, no other buildings in site (nice place) top weather. We came back to our pub where I met a very nice couple Kathy and Ron but while taking pics of possums again I drank Kathy's beer while chatting on, she did not say a word until Nev told me what I had done; whoops!!!!!!!!!!!! she even bought me another beer afterwards and we took many pics. Nev has met a lady wanderer, Sue, with whom he walks long distances, they are walking now; we have started to pack for tomorrow and expect 4 days to Townsville with tenting on the way (YUK). Must get back to clean the bike before we leave and this could be my last entry for a few days. Be Lucky...........Bandit

What a place

We spent yesterday in and out of the pub, all bars open on to the main street and there are heaps of them. There seems to be every nationality under the sun here, the staff in the shops etc. are predomently Asian but the tourists are from all over the world, you can hear every language there is in the main street and the place is so peaceful even after midnight. Big thank you to Mark & Fiona @ Katherine Motel for locking up our bikes, arranging extra day even though they were booked out and allowing us to leave the trailer locked up while we went North, big thanks to Grizz in Newman who locked our bikes up with his Harley overnite ( Patriots M.C.C. ), BIG thank you to the dingo that ran alongside the Wing and did not go under the front wheel. But if you need a big fright come upon eagles feeding in the road, they do not want to move and have a wingspan wider than the bike, when they take off they fly S L O W L Y infront of you, I can describe an eagle's rear end in great detail. Luckily Nev leads which gives me a bit more time to pull up. In the bar we are staying at there are possums in the trees in the beer garden, they are quite tame and only come out at night. 'HELLO' Emilie, John and Ronan, we met the first night at the pub, from Belgium, very nice people, we are off on a ferry ride this morning to a pub, where else? See how we go. Bandit on the Wing.

The Top End

I have found a poota at last, my son has been transfering my SMS to the site, we came up via Newman and there is no Optus signal all the way to Broome. We are now in Darwin for three days, the place is packed out with young people from all over the world, my French, German, Spanish and Japanese got a good work out last night, Nev, my co rider who is a real ladies man does not have another language L.O.L. It is 30 deg. sun shining, blue skies, the bikes are in the pub carpark under their own covers but the security is tops, I dropped a chip from my camera in the bar last night and the security guard saw it and came and found me to return it, I left my very expensive, sentimental rings in a resort a few days ago, the manager contacted me and is sending them to my home; we have had that much good luck on this trip including close head on ( lady fell asleep ) plus dingos and large animals. Nearly time for the bar to open, back to Katherine on Monday then we start East towards 3 ways then Townsville. We will separate North of Brisbane, Nev has other commitments, I will finish the trip alone, I have covered over 13000 Ks so far and what a trip it has been, I will do it again if I can, I have learnt so much this time. The bar is open, Be Lucky Bandit

Cyclone Bandit

Welcome to sunny Darwin.
Arrived in Darwin and staying in a back packers pub in the centre of town.
This place has top weather!!
Met some local riders who were most helpful.
# day stay here and then back to Katherine to pick up the trailer.

Change of plans

Change of plans. Staying extra day in Katherine, shoulder and leg playing up a little.
We are both a bit tired so will take opportunity to rest.
Motel is full so lucky to get a room.
Had a shave for the first time in three weeks. Wild man!!
Nev will park trailer here for s spell.
Be Lucky.

Close Encounters

In Katherine now, a lot of natives.
Got into a Motel with a pub, Lucky!!
Met a dingo and a bull today, it was so close I could have stroked them.
Also hit 190 passing a road train.

Long way North

We left Perth, went inland, met many Eagles, Roos, emus, pigs, goats and all sorts of animools. We came up the outback route and were helped by Grizz in Newman to look after bikes. We have met many great people in this trip, everyone will help: at Broome last night there was 85000 extra people to see the 'stairway to the moon' We have been SOOOOOOOOOOOOO lucky on this trip with animools and friendly people and we are only 12000 Ks into it. I will fill in more when I return. The machines are perfect but I am not into tenting LOL. Will send more later, must head through dodgey country tomorrow, there is a problem in the West.

Monday 25th

Day started off at 1200 midnight, Chester the dog was in my room, got up to let him out, found lost cat in lounge room, they do not understand 'drunk'; if only I could talk to the animools. Wet and cloudy, put the washing on and cleaned the machine. Went to the Spearwood Tavern, met Aub but left Wing at home, day turned out perfect but did not want to pack wet clothes if it rained; now have to repack to allow for clothes I am wearing. How do you thank a man that lends you his house fridge/freezer, a car, a workshop, washing machine, dryer and a GREAT shower plus a dog and a cat to talk to. (Bandit takes a course in 'Animool Speak'). Steve Blackstock you are one in a million (not won in a raffle). Checked my pics in the camera today, Maaaaaaaaaaaaate can I bore some people to bits when I get back, not halfway round yet; left home 5 weeks ago today. After today the net could be a bit sparse but will do what I can, up and over sounds interestin with wild camel, stock, roos emu, pigs, wombats and some not too nice other people; my mate Aub Bird has told me tales of his trips with 4 W D and caravan, them animools iz BIG. Have not had haircut in one year or shave in 3 weeks 'Grow Old Disgracefully' our motto., my sister in Pommie Land will frown L.O.L. Tiz 1320hrs in W.A, sun is shining, I am out there with the dog........... 9000Ks to go. Dog wants me to throw ball while he barks, "What Fun"... Better I pack............ Done, just gotta wake up tomorrow and went, 'this is the first day of the rest of my life' Indian proverb. Bandit

Sunday Sunshine

Went for a drive this morning in mate's car, headed for the water; found ship yards and navy service area, got pics of some large ships. Wobbled pack to Spearwood Tavern, met same group as yesterday, very nice people, they all leave their money, wallets etc. on the bar and wander outside for a smoke, just like we used to do in the old days; great to see. One elderly person, Aub, could not believe the cost of the Wing, he has done the big trip with a 4 W D and caravan so we swopped a few stories; it is amazing how many nice people you meet who wish you well and want to shake your hand. At the moment the sun is shining but it is still very cold, even the locals were complaining, I hope it is fine tomorrow and I will show the Wing off at the tavern. Tomorrow I will do the washing, pack and prepare for the rest of the adventure, short run to Perth on Tuesday to meet with Nev then Wednesday "on the road again" 'NOT Willie again'... "Hello" CDM & VJP nice to here from you. big HELLO to Sue and my club. Be Lucky. Bandit on the Wing.

Rain woke me

Tiz 0400 Western time, the rain is so heavy it woke me (now who want's to by a motor bike?) co rider rang yesterday to say his tent is leaking real bad and he is not taking it with him when we move on, told him 'too old' for tents. Trying to arrange get together of Ulysses members at the end of the trip at Currumbin Surf Club, still a long way to go and not easy to organise while on the road, will need a great deal of help, not sure when I arrive, about end of August. I would like to make a D.V.D of this trip, it is not the same as 'The Long Way Round' but I am not halfway round yet, still got to go up and over top yet, all downhill from Townsville, I know that road. Co rider, who knows these things, has suggested we go slightly inland on West coast as there are more places to stop if we need to, as long as I can see the ocean on my left then I am heading in the right direction. (blue one on the left, brown one on the right. Too easy) who needs G.P.S.? Been stopped for three days, hot showers, home cooked food, Bourbon and just lazing around, this is the life; can't afford it but too late now, I am here. Sorry Kids I just spent your inheritance, they said 'Go for it' and I have :-). Just had very loud noises on window, the cat has come back, so I now have the cat and the dog who do not understand why I am here and my mate is not, I did try to explain it to them but I only speak 'drunk' and not 'little animal'; as long as I feed them we will get along.

Coogee Beach W A

Tiz Friday. bloody cold, went to Coogee Beach W.A. this morning, took pics (as u should) went back did washing (no dryer) out on line, played with dog before he ate washing. Down the pub, bin there twice now I am a 'regular', back to house, washed Wing (as U should), just got washing in as rain hit, had a win. Lotza marks from road grime on Wing, not easy to remove, people over road seem to wonder about this Charlie flat on his back in driveway. 'A clean Wing is a happy Wing!' Spent most of the afternoon on poota, I have not felt this cold since the North Pole in 1962, must be OLD AGE, and the little dog sleeps outside most of the day; where is the cat? It is now 1400 Hrs and quite dark, would like to see more of this country, planning second trip round, this is learner.(must admit cannot wait to get back to my 'family' in Currumbin, miss them.) Tamarra, Mick, Sue, Erin, Megs, Chris, Sisi, Candy, Kirsti, Karen, Addo, Mark and the ladies from the office. If I have missed anyone, My apologies, not a day goes by when I would not luv to be back there, end of August, get the media in. "old Fart does round Oz on Bike" LOL I will return alone but I will finish my dream. Estimate 16000 Ks to 18000 Ks, Wing is superb, only $40000 for a new one, (Christ HAVE TWO), my dream is half way through. How many 65 year olds are digging weeds from there gardens and done nothing, seize the day. Be lucky. Bandit on the Wing :-)

Bottle shops around Oz

Mail arrived today from Mike (Coffs A.G.M.) suggesting I write a book on bottle shops around Australia ( could this be a best 'cellar' I wonder? ). Today my mate took off for Broome and I borrowed his car (smaller than the Wing) found chemist, pub, bottle shop and deli; Returned to his fridge/freezer to find it PACKED to the limit with food, I am only a small person and my stomach holds Bourbon not food. Mate just rang from Broome to tell to put the garbage out. "They lend U their house, car, fridge/freezer, garage, dog, cat and then wan't U to put the garbage out" U won't find better people than that. We think that the last time we met was over 25 years ago in Penrith, my sons called him 'Wickers" coz he had whiskers (not the cat food) The weather forecast does not look real flash but the Eastern States are copping more than us, looks like we got through just in time. Wednesday we start heading North and the warmer weather, I hope, the nice people we met from Florida on the ferry South of Melbourne (Queenscliff?)they WERE cold. If they read this I hope you went to Currumbin Surf Club, I gave them the address of this site as I do to all that are interested. They are very nice people who seemed suprised that Ozzies were so friendly,some of the friendliest people I met was in America I hope we made a good impression (Wild Hogs, Mild Dogs?). We were refuelling one day when a man in a suit and tie remarked 'I envy you blokes' we agreed. ( my favorite statement "How lucky am I?" ) Robbin Williams 'Sieze the day' Be Lucky Bandit On The Wing

Extractions

Staying near Fremantle with mate who escorted me to Honda Perth to get Wing serviced, he then took me to a dentist who extracted a tooth and a large part of my wallet. When the pain wears off we have to pick up the Wing and I am sure another large part of my wallet will be extracted, the Wing needed oil change and 1 headlight had blown. My mate is flying out to Broome tomorrow for a week with his family and has loaned me his house, not bad for a bloke I have not seen in over many years. Nev, the other rider, is in a tent in Perth where he intends to visit relatives, he will call me in a few days when he is ready and away we go again. The next part of the trip is up the West coast and a long way between petrol stations, Nev carries spare fuel in his trailer and my Wing economy is very good. We must watch out for kangaroos, wombats, camels, emues, eagles and any other animals that could be waiting for us. We have blue skies at the moment but rain is forcast for the next few days and my waterproof gear is not real waterproof, there are hairdryers in most motels to dry the gear out.

Fremantle

Just had tour round Fremantle, very nice city. WE FOUND BOTTLE SHOP. nice town; my guide is well versed on these locations. I could write book on nice people I have met and I am only half way round. There will be more to come as the plot unfolds, pics to follow, my mate, Blackie is poota wizz. Have not seen this man in many years but it was just like yesterday and he is good cook. ( I only travel with GOOD cooks ) I am good cook too but do not admit it. good at washing up. Just took pics of sun going down over Western sea, I live in the East so only see sunrise on the ocean

West Coast, Cockburn Sound

Went to " Land of the Giants" out of Denmark for tree walk, up to 40 Metres high on floating walkway, wobbley. Stayed at Margaret River hotel, D'vine resturant nice people; went to Augusta to see where the Southern and Indian ocean meet " U can C the join" LOL. Went West to Coogees, got lost, ocean on left but so is shadow, 'North is South' ??????????????????????????? we got to my mate's place after many losses. Now into Bourbon at Blackie's place; dentist tomorrow and service on Honda, blown headlight and oil change. Blackie leaves for Broome tomorrow but I have his fridge. LOL :-))))I am just South of Fremantle and Perth THEN over the top, 7000 down 9000 to go. Be lucky, Bandit.

The Margaret

Off to Margaret Bay tomorrow.
Nev is cooking again tonight. I could get used to this.
I have no shakes, no worries and I feeling great.
Nev can't get over my health pattern.

I am fantastic, and lucky of course. 17/6/07

Whale World

Last night my co rider (Neville) cooked dinner in the cabin, steak with all the trimmings; he is a good cook, so good I'll let him cook again tonight. Today we went to Whale World which used to be a whaleing station, met a very nice lady employee and a very nice gent that was involved with the place, bikes attracted lots of interest. We then went to take pics of "Dog rock", a large rock that looks like the head of a Rottie, day started off cool and cloudy but the sun is shining now, Nev is watching OLD Disney film with Mouskateers. We are off to Margeret River tomorrow, where two oceans meet, then off to Freemantle where I must see a dentist (bugga), mate from way back is meeting me while Nev is going on to Perth; both machines to be serviced this week then over the top. I finally changed my C.D.s after 6000 plus Ks, poor old Willie is in the top box. Hi St. Clem. Be lucky, Bandit on the Wing.

Albany, West Oz

Just arrived at Albany, West Oz, like drowned rats, Middleton Beach, fantastic people, most helpfull, had trouble with poota but all fixed now. We had 6 hours of cold rain, bikes are 'clean', Nev my co rider is cooking, bloody good cook, nice lady called Caitlin has helped no end with this entry; I have severe tooth ache and appointment in Coogee on Wednesday, what a trip, we stay tomorrow for washing and bike clean then Perth and over the top to Darwin, on to East coast. be lucky Bandit

Esperance

We were awakened at 0400 today with an attempted murder being carried out by a local tribe trying to take out a native, blood everywhere, police, ambulance etc. Lucky the machines were locked up, they could have been wrecked. We have travelled 400 Ks today to Esperance and found nice motel that will put bikes in secure area, we eat at Subway and find bottleshops; off to Albany in the morn, about 480 Ks then we turn North to Perth, need washing done and bikes cleaned. Bought more CDs yesterday, 6000Ks of Willie Nelson is wearing thin. Weather is cold and rain has just arrived, get to next internet when I can, my co rider does not understand pootas. Gotta went. Be lucky. Bandit.

Kalgoorlie day 2

Last night the part owner of the hotel found us to ask if we would lock our machines in his garaage, he gave us a spare key so we had freedom. We watched the State of Origin in the pub opposite (Go Qld )Beer is $5 a midi all over town, they even have Boddingtons ( one for the English ). The sun is shining but still cool, just went to the bank and the cashier had never seen the card I have, she is new, a word with the manager and I went on my way rejoicing. The miners make BIG money in this town therefore everything is expensive but we are only passing through; I think tomorrows town should be spelt Esparance ( oh U look it up L.O.L.)My co rider went out last night, I cannot say where, the censor would cut it; he is now looking at museums while I look at bottle shops and take pictures. This is a very old town with buildings dating way back, lots to see but the mine tour is only on 3rd. Sunday so we will not see it. I cannot download pics until I get back so I will text my son if I cannot find internet site. We found a pub that has bikini barmaids so mate will be in there, wanna go to my surf club, about the end of August, what a great trip so far, I would recommend it to everyone. Just had a call, gotta go to the museum. Be lucky, Bandit

Kalgoorlie

Found internet cafe, arrived Kalgoorlie today, staying at Palace hotel in main street, great weather but cool for a Queenslander. Another of our riders has moved on to return on his own so now there are two of us, there were 4 to start but a broken leg and a desire to get back has caused a nasty feeling to the trip. I will stay in Perth while the bike is serviced then the 2 of us will go over the top in about 10 days time. It is difficult to find internet access, the machines take the money and often do not work, we are off to Esparanze two days time then move towards Perth. We will make it, Be Lucky, I am.

Nullifying the Nullarbor

Crossed the Nullarbor, 7:30pm, temp 5 to 18!!
Kalgoorlie tomorrow.

Already looking at the next time I go around ;)

12/6/07

Dinner

Went to Dan's (cop) house, very nice people.
The Pro has caught up and is in the next room.
500k's tomorrow!!
Eucla then 700k's to Norseman then Kalgourlie 10/6/2007

Dinner with the Cop

The cop who helped us has invited us to his place. If he has internet will post a msg for you all.
Ceduna is closed, has major problem with Indigineous.

That Cop

Cop has Wing. Had a chat and he took us to the hotel. So we booke din for 2 days.
The cop even came back to see we were ok.
Head for Nullabor Monday!!!
Will try to find some internet access tomorrow. 9/6/07

Friendly Cop

Arrived in Ceduna, sunshine!!! Lucky, out of fuel at Iron Nob.
Fuel station shut down, locals opening a new cafe had 20ltrs in drum for us.
Got pulled by cop in Ceduna cont..............

Nice Motel

At Pt, Augusta, nice motel with pub.
Tried the interent but seems to be down.
Now we are 2. The pro is stopping for a longer stay here and there. 8/6/2007

Big Dog

Adelaide.
Big dog, 2 emu's, bike cop..........all missed!!!
Only me and pilot on road now. Not into the camping in every place thing. 8/6/07

Another day another feed

Great day. Vanessa at Jubilee Motel, top cook!!!
Off to Adelaide tomorrow.
Wing service in Perth, need brake adjustment. Minor but will help. 6/6/07

Mt the Gambier

Arrived Gambier, Cold/wet.
Top Motel, 3 rooms $45 a night each. Staying 2 nights.
I lead today, but they stopped for pics. I was then half an hour in front of them. They didn't tell me they were stopping. 5/6/07

The Great Appollo

Stopped in Apollo Bay, rained all the way.
Then left my camera in the bottleshop, went back, still there. Lucky!!

LOST

We all got lost again. Twice.....
I follow sun, shadows and signs.

Driveway to digs is a SHEAR drop, so I tried to rise down steps, whoops!!
Reverse

We're at Portsea.....Away We Go 3/6/07

Leaking suit!!

400K's through freezing rain, found out my suit leaks.
In a cabin at Inverloch........welcome to sunny Melbourne.
Catch boat tomorrow the Great Ocean Road!!! 2/6/07

Lake entrance

We are at Lakes Entrance, Vic. Found internet cafe and now learning, off to Cowes tomorrow then Portsie then to Queenscliff, by car ferry, then Gt. Ocean Rd. from there...... who knows? Be Lucky. we are, Bandit.

Batemans in a roundabout way

We have finally gotten to Batemans Bay......via Canberra, hate to fly with this guy ;)
It was 5 degrees at take off this morning. Winds blew us on to bike track. Other rider due in soon.

Also check out adventuremen.blogspot.com for more on the trip.

Under Canvas

The first night in a tent:

Froze last night in tent, never again. Pilot and I left 4 Batemans Bay, got lost in Sydney. We r in Goulborn. Mice motel. 29/5/07

On the road again....

Well, the trip has begun and Barry is on his way.

At the moment he hasn't had a chance to get online and update the blog so I will pass on his sms messages.

5 Harley Stolen, 1 heart attack, cabin mate LOST his bike keys, spare being flown up, Wing went down, dirt car park. Some mate from Maryborough helped get it back upright. 23/5/07

Harley minus 9, keys found, bloody cold. GO QLD 23/5/07 (State of Origin night)

Lady rider crashed, did not make Coffs. Fractured knee, now there are 3. Still leaving Monday. 25/5/07

Have not had 'drink' in daze, got food poisoning last night, pie... Rode wing 2day, very good! Get another pie soon ;) 26/5/07

At East Sydney, could be down to 2 tomorrow, leader wants to spend 3 days here in tents. Pilot and I going south in morning. 28/5/07

Can u update my site 'til I can get to it. Batemans Bay tomorrow. 28/5/07

Can do!!!

So that is the story thus far. Stay tuned.

Coopz..........

away

0630 and away-we-go

2 big sleeps

Helmet is polished, plus boots, plus gloves and jacket, thermals installed I AM ready, got very crook yesterday ( for U.S.A. crook = not well ) big farewell from club young ladies: how lucky am I?. It took a year of planning and a great deal of help from many people, 'away-we-go' "Every great journey involves engaging first gear" was that Ghandi???????????

Very ill today

Morning drink with Big Ralph, Brad, and big KISS from Tamara!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How lucky can I be?. Going back Tamara LOL xoxox (tomorrow ); spent fortune at chemist but who cares??????????????

WOW factor

I knew U would be interested

Four big sleeps to go

just some extra nice shots to keep U interested, a great deal of nice ladies in East Queensland, that will bring the tourists in, LOL. My thanks to Karen, Tamarra and Megs, plus Honda

More nice ladies

Why am I leaving here to go round OZ, Coz it's there, but how lucky am I?. So many nice ladies, a great bike and a great place to live and itis 0530 in the morning, Be Lucky