I have REALLY enjoyed getting navigation wrong on numerous occasions.
Coming across the unexpected was often the highlight of the trip to the point where I navigated large swathes of America by compass.
We always seem to have a "thing" that we are making our way to- perhaps a grandkids birthday, perhaps Albany meetup, perhaps just Cairns for winter.
My example was the mardigras in New Orleans, a month away and I was in New Jersey (don't ask). I glued a cheap marine style gimbal compass on the dash and figured roughly the direction to New Orleans then, every intersection regardless of size -and with a general hatred towards big highways- would take the road tending most toward my destination.
What a blast!
well we made it
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Re: well we made it
You're not going to believe what I found in Remark!
Have a look at the thread 'Terry the Toad'...
Have a look at the thread 'Terry the Toad'...
Regards & God bless,
Ray
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Congratulations to mark winterbotom for winning the v8 drivers championship, in a FORD.
Also cameron walters for winning the v8 development series, in a FORD.
And ryal Harris for winning the v8 ute championship, in a FORD.
Bob
Also cameron walters for winning the v8 development series, in a FORD.
And ryal Harris for winning the v8 ute championship, in a FORD.
Bob
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Yep I agree Frosty did a great job and congrats are in order.
Next year will be a different story though
Next year will be a different story though
Queen of the Banal & OT chatter and proud of it. If it offends you then tough titty titty bang bang.
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bob r wrote:Yep it sure will be different next year, it will be chaz mostert.
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Queen of the Banal & OT chatter and proud of it. If it offends you then tough titty titty bang bang.
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Dot wrote:bob r wrote:Yep it sure will be different next year, it will be chaz mostert.
Bob
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Off to the big smoke in a few minutes,(yer I no Dot mad ) but I like to see my mum for Chrissy.
Bob
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Be safe and watch for the bears Bob.
You're one of the lucky ones that still does have a Mum! Enjoy your time with her.
You're one of the lucky ones that still does have a Mum! Enjoy your time with her.
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Yes I do enjoy my time with Mum Bruce, had an easy trip down not a bear to be seen.
Bob
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