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The Desert is calling...

Posted: Mon 29 Jul, 2024 4:32 pm
by Digger
Hi Folks,

A small group (5) of us are heading for a warmer climate; destination Gibb River Road in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia…but, there is a catch! We are going via Central Australia and the Tanami Desert. We depart on Wednesday morning from The Lakes. We expect the trip to take about three weeks.

My InReach satellite tracker will be activated from the start point on Wednesday.

You can follow our progress in real time by clicking on the Link. Link is here;

https://share.garmin.com/YZW3R

Maybe consider limiting the date range to the last 7 days.

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See you on the other side!
:P

Re: The Desert is calling...

Posted: Sun 29 Sep, 2024 2:09 pm
by Digger
Hello Slackers,
Join this intrepid group of Perth based Adventure Riders as they embark on an across Australia adventure thru the heartland of the Outback on their quest to rediscover the natural beauty of Central Australia including Uluru, Kings Canyon, the Tanami Desert and finally culminating in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia with Gibb River Road being the highlight.

Grab ya gear; Lets go!

:P

Re: The Desert is calling...

Posted: Sun 29 Sep, 2024 3:08 pm
by Digger
In this Episode, the group lose one of their own after a catastrophic breakdown, a failed Output Shaft Seal on a DRZ400. His ride is over. The remainder are then forced to negotiate the Great Central Road, part of Australia's Longest Shortcut (the Outback Way), which has been destroyed by heavy unseasonal rainfall. Nothing is going right for this mob!
Grab ya gear; Lets go!

:P

Re: The Desert is calling...

Posted: Wed 02 Oct, 2024 10:39 am
by Digger
Hi Folks,
In this Episode, the group continue heading Eastwards toward Central Australia and Uluru (Ayers Rock) for essential resupply before heading to Kings Canyon, Australia's version of the Grand Canyon. Along the way, they cook one of the Animals that make up part of the Australian Coat of Arms over open coals. How Aussie is that!
Grab ya gear; Lets go!

:P

Re: The Desert is calling...

Posted: Sat 05 Oct, 2024 12:51 pm
by Digger
Hi Folks,
In this Episode, the group continue heading further Outback into the Bad Lands of the Northern Territory. Resupply becomes more and more difficult with no gaurentee of coming out at the other end in one piece. They commence their journey on the Tanami Track with the hope that the Desert doesn't consume them and leave them as nothing more than bleached bones in the Desert.

Grab ya gear; Let’s go!
https://youtu.be/u7iWNHwdKEA?si=KPSs_N6vuBFRtuaw
:P

Re: The Desert is calling...

Posted: Sat 05 Oct, 2024 2:32 pm
by GSDisciple
Love it , another excellent retelling of our adventure

Re: The Desert is calling...

Posted: Sat 05 Oct, 2024 7:41 pm
by Digger
I hope it reminds Riders of what’s out there….all they have to do is;

Grab their gear; and let’s go!

:P

Re: The Desert is calling...

Posted: Wed 09 Oct, 2024 3:48 pm
by Digger
Hi Folks,
In this Episode, the group crawl over the abandoned Rabbit Flat Roadhouse; the source of many urban myths dating back years. They don't find anything unusual or out of the ordinary and so they continue onto the remote Aboriginal Community of Biluluna which is preparing for a funeral of a deceased Elder. It is then onto Kununurra where one of the group find themselves as first on scene for a serious motor vehicle accident.
Grab ya gear; Lets go!
https://youtu.be/Q-TJhukKDHA?si=1ovviR043ejnZh-q
:P

Re: The Desert is calling...

Posted: Sat 12 Oct, 2024 1:12 pm
by Digger
Hi Folks,
In this Episode, the group arrive at the Kimberley town of Kununurra which is plagued by serious crime from out of control youth. They spend time making and mending all those things that have broken and even have the time to sight see. After taking some Drone footage from Ivanhoe Crossing, ól mate finds himself first on scene for a major accident. That sorted, they leave the following day and head for the Gibb River Road, one of the most spectacular Tourist Drives within all of Australia.
Grab ya gear; Lets go!
https://youtu.be/WlRef_tZRIo?si=a-5kKPI27zTfwDt1
:P

Re: The Desert is calling...

Posted: Wed 16 Oct, 2024 5:39 pm
by Digger
Hi Folks,
In this Episode, the group continue along the Gibb River Road; one of Australia's iconic Tourist Routes. It aint all plain sailing though. The Pentecost River is their first obstacle and they strike trouble crossing the Durack River bed. The Barnett River also provides some challenges.
Grab ya gear; Lets go!
https://youtu.be/AEjaJx3xP30?si=Xu_Ij0eyobs-VlHD
:P

Re: The Desert is calling...

Posted: Sat 19 Oct, 2024 7:07 am
by Digger
Hi Folks,
In this Episode, Broken Leg Tom manages to drown his DR650 again (not his first time) but is able to continue to the next camp site. The Group become Tourists for a day or two before commencing the long journey Southward toward their final destination; the safety and comfort of home in Perth. It isn't all plain sailing!
Grab ya gear; Lets go!
https://youtu.be/k7nmgbZ1Nuk?si=Dqr31EySHrcPLwyQ
:P

Re: The Desert is calling...

Posted: Tue 22 Oct, 2024 7:34 am
by Digger
Hi Folks,
In this Episode, the Finale, we know we are getting close to the finish of this epic journey but there are still some concerns as to whether we are all gunna make it home. Chris experiences bike problems which could see the end of his journey prematurely. Is he gunna make it outta here?
Grab ya gear; Lets go!

https://youtu.be/j0MC_831M38?si=Iod2s24K18dshFqO

:P

Re: The Desert is calling...

Posted: Fri 25 Oct, 2024 9:16 am
by Bozo
Digger

Well done on having at least one drama in every video and more grasshopper tips than a St Walter lawn. Enjoyed it all - brilliant.

Bozo

Re: The Desert is calling...

Posted: Sat 26 Oct, 2024 1:52 pm
by Digger
Bozo wrote: Fri 25 Oct, 2024 9:16 am Digger
Well done on having at least one drama in every video and more grasshopper tips than a St Walter lawn. Enjoyed it all - brilliant.
Bozo
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the journey.
Did you learn anything?
:P

Re: The Desert is calling...

Posted: Sat 26 Oct, 2024 6:53 pm
by gsrider
Steve,
It was a good production, I enjoyed it as well.

Ross