View Full Version : Return to Oz - 2 Bikes - 3 Weeks - 4 Time Zones - 6000 kms
Julie
22-02-2009, 07:09 AM
I can post some of our photos up here now - not been able to before as TBM - Trail Bike monthy are running a 3 month feature on it and he wanted us to hold off posteing photos. Anyway the firts part is in teh shops now - Ruth has written it and we both took the phoos.
It was an amazing trip. Riding across australia - crossing the Nullarour - seeing all the wildlife (and locals) - meeting some amazing aussies in cluding some old pals from the UKMOC.
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Julie
22-02-2009, 07:13 AM
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Julie
22-02-2009, 07:15 AM
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Julie
22-02-2009, 07:19 AM
More photos to follow when i get the chance to upload them.
muthaducka
22-02-2009, 02:11 PM
....awesome!
SazzaG
22-02-2009, 02:34 PM
I see Jue, any excuse to post a picture of a half-naked Ruth!
Finally managed to get a copy of TBM yesterday. Ruth's write up is fab - I highly recommend it to everyone.
Can't wait for the next installment!
Fantastic! My favorite is the picture of you jumping in the air halfway across!
Please post the picture of the cute little Koala having a bath though - that is priceless!
xxx
Snips
22-02-2009, 06:25 PM
Amazing photos! I think 'the bikini one' is the most impressive for contrast with Blighty :)
The big fuel can gives a good impression of how remote you must have been too!
Congrats on taking up an adventure like that.
Now I'm off to ponder how you fitted those trailies on the plane :)
The big fuel can gives a good impression of how remote you must have been too!
putting on a croc dundee accent: "Na mate, that can was full of Fosters..."
xxx
Julie
22-02-2009, 07:57 PM
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Julie
22-02-2009, 07:59 PM
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Julie
22-02-2009, 08:01 PM
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Pedro
22-02-2009, 08:07 PM
Cool pics Juju
Julie
22-02-2009, 08:08 PM
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Julie
22-02-2009, 08:10 PM
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Julie
22-02-2009, 08:16 PM
2008 was one of the worst years in my adult life - As many of you know we have had a few family illness problems.
I'm pleased to say that to see out 2008 in Oz riding a bike across in the heat and summer was the best way to end such a ****ty year. I'd also like to say that on Thursday My brother go his first 'all clear' which is an amazing step and one we never thought would happen.
Thank you to everyone in the UKMOC who donated money this time last year for the 'race for life' you made my brother feel amazing and this all helped in his fight for life.
Thank you to all of my very good friends who have supported me during such a ****ty 18 months.
Absolutely stunning looking trip. Not sure about the 90 mile straight road though...
I'd also like to say that on Thursday My brother go his first 'all clear' which is an amazing step and one we never thought would happen.
That is fantastic news!
xxx
Julie
24-02-2009, 03:36 PM
Fantastic! My favorite is the picture of you jumping in the air halfway across!
Please post the picture of the cute little Koala having a bath though - that is priceless!
xxx
Thats not my photo jenny The koala one.
Banshee
25-02-2009, 12:41 PM
God I want to come!!!!!!
Glad to see you both living life to the full, so so jel.
Banshee xxxx
NattyBoy
25-02-2009, 12:51 PM
after seeing the posts from you and Jmo...can someone remind me why I had kids and setttled down to a mundane life in swindon ???!!!
Julie
25-02-2009, 04:47 PM
after seeing the posts from you and Jmo...can someone remind me why I had kids and setttled down to a mundane life in swindon ???!!!
Oh so true - I'm so glad i don't have any kids.
My life is mundane as well natty - We just try and fill the time off work with adventures.
One of the best weekends is the monster weekend - so i hope you're going?
Julie
25-02-2009, 04:48 PM
God I want to come!!!!!!
Glad to see you both living life to the full, so so jel.
Banshee xxxx
Nice to hear from you Mr Banshee. How you doing? still got a bike? Wife?
How's Elmo?
Hope to see you at the monster weekend as well.
Take care sexy xx
Thats not my photo jenny The koala one.
I know, but behaps you could ask them if you can post it? - it is wonderful!
xxx
Julie
25-02-2009, 08:07 PM
I know, but behaps you could ask them if you can post it? - it is wonderful!
xxx
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1135742/Phew-scorcher-The-koala-cooled-taking-cold-bath-bucket.html
Excellent! thank you for making me smile again!
xxx
benson
25-02-2009, 09:28 PM
Wonderful trip - wonderful photos but the best news is about your bro - I'm so pleased and thankful - a good way to start the year he?
Take care and hope to see you soon!
Rach
x
kaysee
26-02-2009, 01:11 PM
Hi Girls, glad you had a great time. Me jealous... you bet.
bigredduke
26-02-2009, 02:39 PM
Hope your going to give a powerpoint presentation of your adventure at the weekender including commentary when it (inevitably) rains.:o
It will go like this.
Julie : 'Here's a picture of me on my bike'
'Here's a picture of me on the 90 mile straight road'
'Here's a picture of me going through water'
'Here's a picture of Ruth'
'Here's a picture of Ruth on her bike'
'Here's a picture of Ruth going through water'.
End.
It will go like this.
Julie : 'Here's a picture of me on my bike'
'Here's a picture of me on the 90 mile straight road'
'Here's a picture of me going through water'
'Here's a picture of Ruth'
'Here's a picture of Ruth on her bike'
'Here's a picture of Ruth going through water'.
End.
Aha! That's where you are wrong! I enjoyed a very pleasant evening with them both last night and what they had to show me simply blew me away!!!!! ;) I was straight on the phone to the Cakemeister about it all!
Julie
26-02-2009, 03:22 PM
Aha! That's where you are wrong! I enjoyed a very pleasant evening with them both last night and what they had to show me simply blew me away!!!!! ;) I was straight on the phone to the Cakemeister about it all!
Thank you Mand - We both enjoyed your company. Time flew by.
JP - Maybe if you by this months TBM magazine you'll be able to read what happened to us while we were out in the outback and crossing the Nullabor plain....
SazzaG
26-02-2009, 07:13 PM
JP - Maybe if you by this months TBM magazine you'll be able to read what happened to us while we were out in the outback and crossing the Nullabor plain....
Can't wait! I want to know if you both made it!
When is it out?
Julie
26-02-2009, 07:18 PM
2nd part is out in about 3 weeks Saz.
claicerrig
01-03-2009, 02:59 PM
I'd also like to say that on Thursday My brother go his first 'all clear' which is an amazing step and one we never thought would happen.
Thank you to everyone in the UKMOC who donated money this time last year for the 'race for life' you made my brother feel amazing and this all helped in his fight for life.
Thank you to all of my very good friends who have supported me during such a ****ty 18 months.
That`s the news i`ve been waiting for Julie :D
I am still in limbo as regards which treatment will be best for me :scratch: find out soon i hope :hail:
Looking at those pics is giving me a target to Aim for my 50th
It will either be there or the Alaskan Highway :spin::spin:
And i could also be back in the Ducati Fold but on a Multistrada currently in negotiation to swap the CCM (Only done 64 miles and i hate it )for my bro`s bike
Clai
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