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Stickman
Joined: Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:29 pm Posts: 1524 Location: Kallangur, Brisbane QLD
Car(s): 3x1965 PR20(Donkey, Jenny n Bundy) 1 1969 PR20(Percy) 2 1968 PR20(Eugine n GT Donor) 1 1968 PR91 GT, 1 1965 Wasp
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Hi all, Here are a few random photo's I took of our dots and dashes trip as we headed south to Merimbula for the Nationals. They're not in any particular order of events but should give you a slight taste of the sensational trip we had. Just out of Maclean Attachment:
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who's that in the mirror? Attachment:
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The early morning ritual Attachment:
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Out front of the Mudgee pub Attachment:
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Look who we met at Hill End Attachment:
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...but wait there's more
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Mon Oct 29, 2012 6:32 am |
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Stickman
Joined: Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:29 pm Posts: 1524 Location: Kallangur, Brisbane QLD
Car(s): 3x1965 PR20(Donkey, Jenny n Bundy) 1 1969 PR20(Percy) 2 1968 PR20(Eugine n GT Donor) 1 1968 PR91 GT, 1 1965 Wasp
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We are an obedient bunch Attachment:
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Having a breather Attachment:
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Lined up at Tamworth lookout Attachment:
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Waiting for the train at Gundagai station Attachment:
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Donkey has a roll in the grass under the old Gundagai rail bridge Attachment:
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Mon Oct 29, 2012 6:43 am |
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Stickman
Joined: Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:29 pm Posts: 1524 Location: Kallangur, Brisbane QLD
Car(s): 3x1965 PR20(Donkey, Jenny n Bundy) 1 1969 PR20(Percy) 2 1968 PR20(Eugine n GT Donor) 1 1968 PR91 GT, 1 1965 Wasp
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Another dam rest stop Attachment:
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Old Yella on top of the Snowy's Attachment:
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Mon Oct 29, 2012 6:50 am |
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Stickman
Joined: Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:29 pm Posts: 1524 Location: Kallangur, Brisbane QLD
Car(s): 3x1965 PR20(Donkey, Jenny n Bundy) 1 1969 PR20(Percy) 2 1968 PR20(Eugine n GT Donor) 1 1968 PR91 GT, 1 1965 Wasp
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Coffee break in the Snowy's Attachment:
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Next stop Merimbula!
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Mon Oct 29, 2012 6:52 am |
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Stickman
Joined: Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:29 pm Posts: 1524 Location: Kallangur, Brisbane QLD
Car(s): 3x1965 PR20(Donkey, Jenny n Bundy) 1 1969 PR20(Percy) 2 1968 PR20(Eugine n GT Donor) 1 1968 PR91 GT, 1 1965 Wasp
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Here's a few of my pics from Merimbul. Once again, no particular order and not just of the cars Attachment:
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Tue Oct 30, 2012 9:06 am |
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bembokabellettbloke
Joined: Mon Oct 27, 2008 10:34 am Posts: 819 Location: Bemboka NSW
Car(s): not enough!
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Tue Oct 30, 2012 9:11 am |
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Stickman
Joined: Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:29 pm Posts: 1524 Location: Kallangur, Brisbane QLD
Car(s): 3x1965 PR20(Donkey, Jenny n Bundy) 1 1969 PR20(Percy) 2 1968 PR20(Eugine n GT Donor) 1 1968 PR91 GT, 1 1965 Wasp
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some more....... Donkey had friends stay over for a slumber party Attachment:
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People can't help but show their love for the rat Attachment:
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I'll post some road trip home pics soon too
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Tue Oct 30, 2012 9:19 am |
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Stickman
Joined: Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:29 pm Posts: 1524 Location: Kallangur, Brisbane QLD
Car(s): 3x1965 PR20(Donkey, Jenny n Bundy) 1 1969 PR20(Percy) 2 1968 PR20(Eugine n GT Donor) 1 1968 PR91 GT, 1 1965 Wasp
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Now for a few photo's of the dots and dashes home We stopped for lunch at this great little river community called 'Spencer'. Will definately go there again if given the chance. Attachment:
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then it was off to a winery Attachment:
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Wed Oct 31, 2012 10:11 am |
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Stickman
Joined: Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:29 pm Posts: 1524 Location: Kallangur, Brisbane QLD
Car(s): 3x1965 PR20(Donkey, Jenny n Bundy) 1 1969 PR20(Percy) 2 1968 PR20(Eugine n GT Donor) 1 1968 PR91 GT, 1 1965 Wasp
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And just for some proof that we weren't affraid to go off the tarmac for a bit of adventuring...... First of all Jack and Jill went up the hill... Attachment:
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Watch that stick Russy Attachment:
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Wooopsy the road disapeared and had somewhat of a landslide had taken it over... Should have read that road closure sign 6km back a bit more carefully Attachment:
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So Jack and Jill went down the hill again and lived happily ever after Attachment:
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Wed Oct 31, 2012 10:22 am |
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gt orphanage
Joined: Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:23 am Posts: 1816
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WHAT SIGN
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Stickman
Joined: Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:29 pm Posts: 1524 Location: Kallangur, Brisbane QLD
Car(s): 3x1965 PR20(Donkey, Jenny n Bundy) 1 1969 PR20(Percy) 2 1968 PR20(Eugine n GT Donor) 1 1968 PR91 GT, 1 1965 Wasp
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We made it down safely then parked up for the night at Bonny Hill Lizzie was happy Attachment:
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Sadly the next morning we lost some traveling companions.....farewell Russy and Lenore Then there were only 4 little Belletts all in a row Attachment:
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Back to the hills and the wildlife Attachment:
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And there were many bridges crossed including this one on the Lions Rd between Kyogle and Beaudesert Attachment:
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Wed Oct 31, 2012 10:34 am |
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Leadfoot_Liz
Joined: Fri Apr 02, 2010 10:34 am Posts: 221 Location: Qld
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and dont forget the great lunch on the final day all the hugs(sorry Gricey you missed out) and the plans for Adelaide
thanks stickman made me laugh looking at everyone and remembering the trip
lizzie
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Thu Nov 01, 2012 11:13 am |
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Stickman
Joined: Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:29 pm Posts: 1524 Location: Kallangur, Brisbane QLD
Car(s): 3x1965 PR20(Donkey, Jenny n Bundy) 1 1969 PR20(Percy) 2 1968 PR20(Eugine n GT Donor) 1 1968 PR91 GT, 1 1965 Wasp
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Couldn't forget that, then there was only 2 little Bellett s driving down the road. Should have taken a photo of our last stop. Not to worry, we have the memories.
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Thu Nov 01, 2012 11:27 am |
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Farmer
Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:17 pm Posts: 2612 Location: Rye Park, N.S.W.
Car(s): Doris, AuntyMary, Shrek, Jimmy; GT, Wasp, Flo & Sed unrestos; 65 Elf; 82 Rodeo, 60 TX550, 72 Sport, & a Sigma.
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Wonderful shots Stickman! Realy shows the back-roadness of the journey. Great to see some out of the way bits of the country. Thanks for taking us along a bit. Cheers, Matt.
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GerryBellettGT
Joined: Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:30 am Posts: 405
Car(s): Bellett GT,
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Great photo's Geoff, this is what it's all about,and thanks for sharing another part of Dot to Dot Bellett style.By the way I have another present for Donkey,are you going to the Petrie markets Sunday?Few of us are going,you could say this is a trophy Hope to catch up,Gerry
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Stickman
Joined: Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:29 pm Posts: 1524 Location: Kallangur, Brisbane QLD
Car(s): 3x1965 PR20(Donkey, Jenny n Bundy) 1 1969 PR20(Percy) 2 1968 PR20(Eugine n GT Donor) 1 1968 PR91 GT, 1 1965 Wasp
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Here is a few more photo's that are of random moment frozen in time..... Here is Yellow Peril trying to decide which GT to to take for a joy ride, but what out YP the boys are keeping an eye on you. Attachment:
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What were these 2 cheeky buggers laughing about? Perhaps someone pulled Geoff's finger Attachment:
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Looks like Mr Orphanage is giving Trish her marching orders..... Nah! Wouldn't have been as fun without her. Attachment:
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Two beautiful pairs of eyes, 1 green and 1 blue Attachment:
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