SAY G'DAY

[batesy]

I thought it best that we all introduce ourselves properly over the board - kinda like the info on the profile page that I was too lazy to fill out!

Feel free to say g'day on this thread...



I'll take the honours:

I am Batesy - 'Boss of the board'. The fella with his finger on the delete button. So beware you southern rabble.

I live in Weipa with my wife and kiddy. I've been a part-time stay-at-home Dad for several months and a part-time magazine-maker type person.

I like four-wheel-driving, fishing when the fish are biting and romantic walks on the beach ... with the dog.

My dream is to retire next week. This has been my dream for many years, and sadly seems to be somewhat unattainable.

In previous lives I have driven taxis, worked in the mine, been on the dole and even once worked for channel 7 writing a stupid show called 'Always Greener'.

I also like rum.

[ant]

Hi, my name is Ant and I am an alcoholic.

Whoops, wrong forum. DELETE, DELETE, DELETE..................

[ant]

On a more serious note....

My real name is Anthony. At present, I work four jobs.
First: Education, which has taken me to all sorts of places in remote Queensland (fishing is always close by though).
Second: Editor for Cape Yorker
Third: Editor and Layout for NQ Fish and Boat.
Fourth: NQ Distribution for Salt-x products and Bi-Tron.

I have been living in remote areas (including Palm Island, Weipa) for the past ten years and have now only just moved to Cairns due to my wifes work and quite honestly it is killing me. I am used to walking 5 minutes down the road and hooking into barra, threadfin salmon, etc.

The move to Cairns has 'forced my hand' to work harder in front of the computer as there is nothing else to do (did I mention drinking??).

Back to business: I am a qualified Freelance Sports PhotoJournalist and love all things to do with the outdoors (fishing, camping, 4wd, bushwalking, getting bitten by snakes, chasing crocs, etc). I love photography as well.

Stats: Married, no children, 3 dogs, 2 cats (crab pot bait), 1 sulphur crested cockatoo that swears, 2 boats, over 90 fishing rods, Tojo 4.2lt turbo diesel.

Hates: impatient drivers, bad weather, traffic lights, cold water, busy boat ramps, boring people, mess, watching tv, and folding fitted sheets!!!!!


Gee, I feel like I have bared my soul.

[batesy]

Folding fitted sheets ... yep, I hear ya.

Fourth: NQ Distribution for Salt-x products and Bi-Tron.

Talk about shameless plug ... I'm surprised you didn't push harder for a product review in the mag!

[scratcha]

Batesy, Ant, how the hell are you? Geez you blokes have the life of Riley! Well I hear his isnt bad , he's due up there soon too.

I guess your about to be unindated with visitors to your end of the world.

Im one of many, Im scratcha, a supervisor with the crowd that has been reported as having dodgy trains in melb. Im a ex diesel mechanic, married with two lads, one of whom is coming with us to the cape in early july.

I have been up the cape only once before with Roy Kunda and crew as a customer with Cape york motorcycles. Unbelievable trip. Just too fast to really experience the area.

When Dad & mum retired and made plans to travel around oz, I questioned if he would do the cape and he said " If you go, Ill go". All the excuse I needed.

So we wil see you end of the world again in .......well 52 days till we plan to hit Cairns.....45 days till we leave Melbourne....38 days till I go on holidays and do all the last minute thing for the trip.

But who's counting

HooRoo

Scratcha

[batesy]

Welcome aboard Scratcha...

Glad to see you're heading back up this way. Definitely a different trip to the one you had with Roy Kunda. You won't be anywhere near as saddle sore. Though I have heard that the bike trips are a blast.

It also sounds like you've got a bad case of clock watching happening there too, mate. Maybe you need a job like mine - up at the crack of noon, drive the missus to work, hassle Ant over the phone about having 4 jobs...

There are sacrifices of course ... I have to live in the Cape. :)

[Nedly]

G'day All,
Name's Les and I currently reside in Brisbane.
Married with 3 boys, luckily the boys are all old enough to look after themselves and are in Sydney.

We have 2 vehicles:-
No.1 is a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder with some mod's, has been to some places I didn't think you would get a Pathy, has the scars to prove it.
No.2 is a 2002 Nissan Patrol Cab-Chassis TD4.2, leaf spring. Bought this truck late last year (ex-Telstra) and am very happy with it.
(Nissan, when you're on to a good thing, stick to it.)

We are members of a local 4WD club and have been members of two 4WD clubs in Sydney in the past.
Most of our driving in Qld has been limited to 4WD parks, though we have been to Mt. Mee and Glass House Mountains.

We haven't been to the Cape before, so am seriously looking forward to our trip later this year (75 days to go). I'm sure it won't be our last up that way.
We will be travelling in the company of 2 other vehicles.

Likes:-
Fishing, company of good friends, bush camping, BBQ's, 4WD'ing, an occasional ale :) , life.

Dis-likes:-
Cats, hangovers, having to work, cats, flat tyres, trying to fold one of those spring loaded shower tents, ...... did I mention cats?

[Coza]

Howdy All
Corey here I don't think I can bare my soul like Ant, but I'll fill ya in with a few details.

I'm a 75 model

Live Gippsland Vic

Married not that long ago to a very lucky gal, well luck to have me anyway.

2 rugrats boy & girl 6 and 4

Worked in the timber industry for a while before i got into Earth works currently diverting a river.

Travel in a GU Nissan. with Bars all round, kings springs, uhf in a center roof console, home made rear draw set up with a 40lt Engel, and a Dingo Doze roof top tent on a ARB touring rack.

Do alot of of camping in the Vic high Country

Been over to WA for a look and been up as high a Rockhampton and realy looking forward to getting to the top.

Don't like cats'
love my kids

[batesy]

Wow ... no shortage of cat haters here! And here I was peggin' all you blokes as soft cuddly types - you know, the standard Nissan Club drivers!! :)

[burdekinbarra]

Hey All, burdekinbarra here

Live in Ayr, capital of the mighty Burdekin in Nth Qld

I am new to this forum stuff, but has been a god's end over the last 14 weeks since I broke my ankle. Hopefully will start walking next week after they take the screw out.

married to the very patient and hard working annette with 2 great boys 11 & 5.

Current vehicle is an 04 LC Sahara V8. Havent used it much since breaking the ankle. Had 2 Nissan Patrols before that. Have always had 4bys. Our 1st one was a Suzzie and worked our way up from there.

Have 2 tinnies, one for the lagoons and crabbing and a bigger one for the family trips

Just ordered a Campomatic and hope it will make the missus more keen on trips. Our favourite camping place is the Burdekin dam. I run the local fish stocking group and broke my ankle up at the dam in Feb whilst releasing barra

Have done several trips to the cape over the years, with our 1st trip in 89. Last few years have been going to the NT. Hope to do a quick trip up the cape this Sep school hols with the new campomatic.

want to upgrade a few things on cruiser though, the suspension is crap

anyway, have a great day

burdekinbarra

[jimbo69]

hello all,

i'm from ayr also, moved here about 18mths ago from mt isa.

I work a fly in/ fly out job near mt isa

married with 2 girls, 9 and 2,and we are off to the cape in 10 days.
a mate left for weipa yesterday and we will meet him there, can't wait.

[burdekinbarra]

Hey Jimbo, great to hear. Drop into my shop sometime. I'm the finance broker at the East End Centre, next to Medicare. You can't miss me, ugly bloke on crutches, usually having a smoke out on the foot path

[jimbo69]

yeah will do, the wife has already broken my finances though

[burdekinbarra]

Yeah, I know the feeling. We specialise in looking after miners. AND you get free info on local barra fishing at the same time. Have a good trip

[jimbo69]

i could use some free info on catching barra,

[batesy]

...we are off to the cape in 10 days.

There's already enough of you bloody Home Hill and Ayr mob up this way ... we'll have to bring in a permit system for you lot soon!

Have fun on the trip Jimbo ... what's the plan of attack?

[jimbo69]

Leave here on the 1/6, spend the night at Lakeland then off to Weipa camp grounds for about 4 nights, (this is where i meet up with my mate who is towing his boat up there now.
Then across to Bramwells junction for a few nights, here we plan to have a play on the OTL before towing the boat up the bypass track to Loyalty Beach.
We will set up camp here for about a week and do day trips around the top and some fishing.
Then make our way back down to Cooktown for a couple of nights before heading home.

[burdekinbarra]

Sounds like a great trip. hey Batesy, without us Burdekin mob, you fellas wouldn't survive. It's us bringing home fish every arv into the camp that gets those southerners all excited. Up at the Roper River in NT, we had to start filleting our barra out on the boat, otherwise we would be mobbed every arv. did you get my email for the subscription

[batesy]

Good that you guys are spending time in one spot as a base ... the caravan park in town is just starting to hot up with tourists this week.

Hopefully the road is still in reasonable condition in ten days.

[campdog]

Hi all, Johns the name.I live on the NSW mid north coast and work in the Quarry industy. But my mind and heart live on Cape York and we meet up each year, hopefully I will get to live ther one day.
Just came back from 14days fishing at Virilya Point and boy was it fun.
Planning next years trip already. I spend a lot of time on 4wd monthly forum reading about cape york, but I think this forum is the place to be.

[Nedly]

Just came back from 14days fishing at Virilya Point and boy was it fun.

Welcome to the Forum John.
Some blokes have it tough, only 14 days, expect LOTS of questions.

I know this is a silly question but, how was it?
I certainly hope the fish were kind to you and you left enough for the rest of us.

[batesy]

Hi all, Johns the name.I live on the NSW mid north coast and work in the Quarry industy. But my mind and heart live on Cape York and we meet up each year, hopefully I will get to live ther one day.
Just came back from 14days fishing at Virilya Point and boy was it fun.
Planning next years trip already. I spend a lot of time on 4wd monthly forum reading about cape york, but I think this forum is the place to be.


Thanks for dropping in, Campdog.

Watch this mob here ... questions, questions, questions ... they never leave ya be. Even worse then when they're on the 4wdmonthly forum!!

Take Nedly ... he's into you already. You barely got here. They don't even let a fella grab a seat by the fire and crack open a beer!!

[Nedly]

Take Nedly ... he's into you already. You barely got here. They don't even let a fella grab a seat by the fire and crack open a beer!!

:rolleyes:

[YOYO]

Gday Campdog,

Mate you try to get away from me and my million and one questions but guess what I'm here too.

This site need a few of your special photos. (don't double up with 4wd monthly site as I have both sites open and am always scanning for new posts) I know you have thousands of photos so jazz up this site up a bit.

Thanks.

P.S BATESY and ANT are nice blokes but poor bugger are a little bit bewildered as they think cruisers are better than Patrols. Funny thing is it seams that most of the new members on this site are patrol owners.

They have some good advice but you just have to filter out the BullS#@t

[campdog]

Gday Campdog,

Mate you try to get away from me and my million and one questions but guess what I'm here too.

This site need a few of your special photos. (don't double up with 4wd monthly site as I have both sites open and am always scanning for new posts) I know you have thousands of photos so jazz up this site up a bit.

Thanks.

P.S BATESY and ANT are nice blokes but poor bugger are a little bit bewildered as they think cruisers are better than Patrols. Funny thing is it seams that most of the new members on this site are patrol owners.

They have some good advice but you just have to filter out the BullS#@t

Ill see what I can do tonight, gotta fight for a place at the computer at home.

[campdog]

Welcome to the Forum John.
Some blokes have it tough, only 14 days, expect LOTS of questions.

I know this is a silly question but, how was it?
I certainly hope the fish were kind to you and you left enough for the rest of us.

Best fishing in years and left em biting most days, cant wait for next year to get back up there.

[YOYO]

Best fishing in years and left em biting most days, cant wait for next year to get back up there.

Thats what i was think today. When im, up there if the fish are biting good its going to be hard to leave the place

[kingchevy]

Well I better introduce myself

My names Sam or more commonly known as kingchevy,

I live in weipa and own my own business in weipa,
We do mechanical auto electrical towing tyres suspension parts etc etc
We are also the RACQ for the area of bramwell to archer.
Before that I did my trade as a auto electrician and have done pizza delivery, painting, stereo fitting, labouring,
My interest would be 4wdriving as some of you might know my cars
I also am getting into go-karts at the moment and having a ball I also have a stock wich I took for its first run last weekend.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/toychevy/Photo0104.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/toychevy/DSC01044.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/toychevy/2004_1213Fun_in_the_Mud0041450x338.jpg

I'm not married by have a painfully annoying girlfriend who puts up with all my rubbish would you believe. no kids to awesome dogs though marlie and angel.
You will more than likely see me driving around the cape at some point in the old tow truck so be friendly and have a chat if you see me I don't bite.

[campdog]

Hey Sam, any work for a painter in weipa, (R.A.G qualified)

[batesy]

Hey Sam, any work for a painter in weipa, (R.A.G qualified)

Geez, Campdog, you fluked this question. You certainly got the right fella with the right question!

[Nedly]

My names Sam or more commonly known as kingchevy,
You will more than likely see me driving around the cape at some point in the old tow truck so be friendly and have a chat if you see me I don't bite.

G'day Sam,
You can be sure, if I see you driving around the Cape at any time I will certainly stop for a chat.
One of the great parts of any trip, especially a trip like to the Cape, is meeting people.
Hope to see you up there.

Les

[campdog]

Geez, Campdog, you fluked this question. You certainly got the right fella with the right question!

The right answer would be encouraging.
R.A.G qualifications might be a put off. "Rough As Guts."

[campdog]

Sam is your girlfriend that nice girl from the travel agency or a flat mate.

[Dipmaker]

I've just realised that this thread existed otherwise I would have replied earlier. Anyway here goes, my name is Steve and I am one of the group doing the Cape trip with Nedly. I have lived at Wamuran in S.E Queensland for the last eigteen years employed in the dairy industry but spent thirteen years in Cairns previous to that where I worked for Michna's Towing Service. Before that I worked on a cane farm at Ayr and married the bosses daughter and we now have three adult offspring who think they are boomerangs and keep coming back home to live. I drive a Hilux with all the usual junk like lockers and winch etc. I have driven to the Cape before but it was a work trip and over twenty years ago I think this trip will be a lot different.

Cheers, Steve. (dipmaker) or as my wife says "dipso" or something like that.

p.s I love cats--------- so long as they are well cooked.

[burdekinbarra]

Welcome to the "crew" Not a bad bunch and is growing all the time...

[batesy]

I've just realised that this thread existed otherwise I would have replied earlier. Anyway here goes, my name is Steve and I am one of the group doing the Cape trip with Nedly. I have lived at Wamuran in S.E Queensland for the last eigteen years employed in the dairy industry but spent thirteen years in Cairns previous to that where I worked for Michna's Towing Service. Before that I worked on a cane farm at Ayr and married the bosses daughter and we now have three adult offspring who think they are boomerangs and keep coming back home to live. I drive a Hilux with all the usual junk like lockers and winch etc. I have driven to the Cape before but it was a work trip and over twenty years ago I think this trip will be a lot different.

Cheers, Steve. (dipmaker) or as my wife says "dipso" or something like that.

p.s I love cats--------- so long as they are well cooked.


G'day Steve.

Welcome aboard, mate. Can't believe there's another AYR connection! Seems like every second person I ever come across in life has some link to the Burdekin ... it's like six degrees of seperation!

Hope you enjoy your trip with Nedly ... if you lose him somewhere just give me a yell ... that way I can send out the local hairdresser's RAV4 to save him!

[YOYO]

I've just realised that this thread existed otherwise I would have replied earlier. Anyway here goes, my name is Steve and I am one of the group doing the Cape trip with Nedly. I have lived at Wamuran in S.E Queensland for the last eigteen years employed in the dairy industry but spent thirteen years in Cairns previous to that where I worked for Michna's Towing Service. Before that I worked on a cane farm at Ayr and married the bosses daughter and we now have three adult offspring who think they are boomerangs and keep coming back home to live. I drive a Hilux with all the usual junk like lockers and winch etc. I have driven to the Cape before but it was a work trip and over twenty years ago I think this trip will be a lot different.

Cheers, Steve. (dipmaker) or as my wife says "dipso" or something like that.

p.s I love cats--------- so long as they are well cooked.


Hey dipshi I mean dipmaker
welcome aboard the freak show Good site this, ....
hopefully see you up there I will keep an eye out for a hilux trying to keep up to a real 4rby

[CrocBait]

G'day! Our names are Matt and Blythe and we have just made the move from Perth to Weipa (Yep, just down the road). We loved living in Perth, however the desire to move to where the weather is always warm, the fish are always biting, the four wheel driving is always a challenge, the.......... well the list goes on and on, so we're sure glad we made the move!

We plan to get married up here later this year. We have a Great dane called Atlas and a dog carrier for him in the form of a 99' turbo duel cab hilux.

Really looking forward to discovering this part of the world! So bring on the tips and gossip!

[batesy]

G'day! Our names are Matt and Blythe and we have just made the move from Perth to Weipa (Yep, just down the road). We loved living in Perth, however the desire to move to where the weather is always warm, the fish are always biting, the four wheel driving is always a challenge, the.......... well the list goes on and on, so we're sure glad we made the move!

We plan to get married up here later this year. We have a Great dane called Atlas and a dog carrier for him in the form of a 99' turbo duel cab hilux.

Really looking forward to discovering this part of the world! So bring on the tips and gossip!

G'day Guys,

Firstly, welcome to the board ... also, welcome to Weipa.

You'll probably see my white landcruiser driving around town, big white CapeYorker.com sticker on the back window and big white idiot in the driver's seat!

The forum's only been kicking along for a few weeks so hopefully you can find or even update any info on here.

As for touring around the Cape ... now's the time to do it. There's a ton of places to make the most of nefore the real hot weather creeps in.

You should find plenty of pics here over the coming weeks too, once the original 'crew' get back from their trips to the tip.

[highlift80]

Hey Guys about time I said G'day to all, My name is Dave I am 36 yr old ex Mexican bloody Victorians, ex Motor mech ex Army grunt ex Commonwealth Security person currently a RoadTrain operator working in Mining Industry good change after flogging up and down the highway for 7 years. First visited the Cape in 98 spent 2 weeks up there wasn't long enough, I loved Weipa didn't want leave. I had hoped to get back up there this year, still don't know yet if I will get there if I don't make it this year I will definately be up there next year for a good month or so will be looking forward to meeting up with some of you Guys when I get up that way & maybe knocking back a couple of coldies.

[Nedly]

Hope you enjoy your trip with Nedly ... if you lose him somewhere just give me a yell ... that way I can send out the local hairdresser's RAV4 to save him!

Shut up Steve, say nothing.

[Nedly]

G'day! Our names are Matt and Blythe and we have just made the move from Perth to Weipa

G'day Matt, Blythe

Hey Guys about time I said G'day to all, My name is Dave

G'day Dave

Welcome guys, to what is fast becoming THE web site for all things on the Cape.

[cookie]

hi everyone, new to this forum but what a GREAT idea it is, married with 2 boys 3 @ 7 , live in Lakes Entrance vic, chef by trade, just sold my hotel so am good for a beer, no work here so we sold up and heading up your way to cape first, then back to cairns to see what happens. drive a 4by with mods, triumph bonneville m/cycle also, travelling with a bulloak trailer, number plate le-chef, so if see us say gidday, travelling 14th next month. keep up the great work see ya on the road. cookie

[cookie]

hey scratcha, cookie here we also are leaving lakes, on july 14th to do the cape, catch on the road. cookie.

[Coza]

hi everyone, new to this forum but what a GREAT idea it is, married with 2 boys 3 @ 7 , live in Lakes Entrance vic, chef by trade, just sold my hotel so am good for a beer, no work here so we sold up and heading up your way to cape first, then back to cairns to see what happens. drive a 4by with mods, triumph bonneville m/cycle also, travelling with a bulloak trailer, number plate le-chef, so if see us say gidday, travelling 14th next month. keep up the great work see ya on the road. cookie

Hey Cookie did you Own the Water Wheel hotel

[cookie]

yeah did coza, you been there.

[Coza]

yeah did coza, you been there.

Yeah a couple of times, last time we went was only about 4 or 5 weeks ago. We got the shuttle bus from Lakes and the New owners wife was driving the bus and she hadn't driven a manual for along time if at all i would think by the way she was driving, it was quiet a funny trip, and they mucked up on a couple of the meals but we think we got our money back on 1 of them.
Sorry to get abit of topic guys

Welcome to the Forum Cookie and if I see the Le-chef Number plate will stop and say G'day. Should hit Batesy up for a sticker to.

[Nedly]

Hey Cookie, welcome aboard.
We will be heading up on the 27 July, so will keep a eye out for you.
If you see an ex-Telstra truck with a CapeYorker sticker on it, say hello, chances are it will be me.

[Cheiffy]

Hi all,

New to the forum and off to the Cape in a couple of weeks. I'm driving a "03" SR5 Hilux that has a few goodies bolted on thanks to a very understanding wife who has unfortunately left our financial future in my hands.
Hope to get onto some good fishing and even better offroading on this upcoming trip so any info available will be much appreciated. I am going with a good mate who will be in his GU ute which also has all the trimmings.
Quick question, those capeyorker stickers look awesome so I am wondering how we can get our hands on a couple fairly quickly.

Cheers

Cheiffy

[Dipmaker]

G'day Chieffy, good to see another Hilux owner on the site. Pity your mate is so misguided but I suppose he is pretty safe going to the Cape with a Toyota to get him out of trouble.:) I am also from S.E.Qld (Wamuran) and am going to the cape with another Hilux and a Gu ex Telstra ute(Nedly) at the end of July. Hopefully our paths may cross up there.

Cheers, Dipmaker. (Steve)

[campdog]

G'day Chieffy, good to see another Hilux owner on the site. Pity your mate is so misguided but I suppose he is pretty safe going to the Cape with a Toyota to get him out of trouble.:) I am also from S.E.Qld (Wamuran) and am going to the cape with another Hilux and a Gu ex Telstra ute(Nedly) at the end of July. Hopefully our paths may cross up there.

Cheers, Dipmaker. (Steve)
I have to confess that in the Cape Photos I posted where I was bogged on the beach,i was snatched out by a toyota surf.
His motor overheated and blew the head gasket but got me out ok.So I owe the toyoyas one.

[Dipmaker]

Hey now come on campdog, I take a lot of pleasure from poking fun at Nissans, all in jest of course but you shouldn't go admitting things like you just did, it will take all the fun out of the Nissan V Toyota saga.

[campdog]

Hey now come on campdog, I take a lot of pleasure from poking fun at Nissans, all in jest of course but you shouldn't go admitting things like you just did, it will take all the fun out of the Nissan V Toyota saga.

Did I tell you that the little surf ran out of puff in thesand and stopped. I nearly ran over him and got bogged getting out of his way. He didnt really snatch me out I just kept my foot on the brake just to let him think he could.Poor little toyoty blew a head gasket trying.

[YOYO]

Gday cheiffy, I to will be up cape around same time as you all you need to remember is to stick to channel 13 on your UHF and WHEN (not if )you get stuck call for a real 4rby to snatch you out. All the best. Don't listen to Dipmaker, he's a nice bloke but a little bit lost in his ways, full of sh*T And bad advice. Stick close to your mate as he will be PULLING you everyday. Hope you like to get pulled

[campdog]

Fly the nissan Flag Yoyo, mabe even get dozer tracks on your wheels so yo can climb over all the bogged tojos.

[Coza]

Hi all,

New to the forum and off to the Cape in a couple of weeks.
Quick question, those capeyorker stickers look awesome so I am wondering how we can get our hands on a couple fairly quickly.

Cheers

Cheiffy

Welcome to the Forum Cheiffy I'm not sure how you will go getting Stickers quickly. Batesy is the man who steer's the Ship and the sticker's and he is out ,test driving a new Nissan and won't be back for a couple more weeks because he can't give the keys back, He loves the thing.
You could try and give him a ring, click on the link and Ph Chris Bates.
http://www.capeyorker.com/contact.htm
Tell him the pass word [Nissan Rule] and you should get the sticker for free.

[YOYO]

Nissan rule or Nissan rock both excepted as passwords

[highlift80]

"Nissan Rule" come off it boyz Chris will blacklist him. lol

[Cheiffy]

Gday cheiffy, I to will be up cape around same time as you all you need to remember is to stick to channel 13 on your UHF and WHEN (not if )you get stuck call for a real 4rby to snatch you out. All the best. Don't listen to Dipmaker, he's a nice bloke but a little bit lost in his ways, full of sh*T And bad advice. Stick close to your mate as he will be PULLING you everyday. Hope you like to get pulled

It would appear there is already a lot of pulling going on here. At least i will know that there will be some expertise up on the Cape at the same time I am there. Thanks YoYo, I know I am in good hands.

Cheiffy

[batesy]

On the sticker front...


I should be back home in Weipa by about the second week of July. I'll be able to post some off to those who would like them...

[campdog]

On the sticker front...


I should be back home in Weipa by about the second week of July. I'll be able to post some off to those who would like them...
Have you got any pink ones yet, or a little one for my fridge.

[batesy]

Have you got any pink ones yet, or a little one for my fridge.

Still want those pink ones, eh...

Now I know why they call you "CAMP" dog...!

[campdog]

Still want those pink ones, eh...

Now I know why they call you "CAMP" dog...!
That would be right Batesy, A low shot then sign off.
I wait, you have to come back one day.

[campdog]

Still want those pink ones, eh...

Now I know why they call you "CAMP" dog...!
Oh that one was low,I said have you got any pink ones yet,I didnt ask for a pink one.I wouldnt like to take one from a tojo owner.

[YOYO]

Hey campdog dont let him get to you. There is nothing wrong with pink. A real man (like yourself) hasn't got an issue with pink it's only pretend wanna be cowboys (batesy) that have the problem

[campdog]

He just directing the heat from himself and kinkychevy and their pink tutu's.
Ill get that photo yet.

[campdog]

I suppose I should be nice to him.in a couple of weeks there will only be me and the master left here.

[YOYO]

How come you are upgraded to prehistoric croc but yet batesy is just infront of you in posts and he is a croc hunter. There is something sneaky going on. I wonder what the next one from prehistoric croc is?

[campdog]

You wouldnt know what these fellas have in store. Maybe dead croc.

[ant]

"Croc Daddy"

[highlift80]

Prehistoric Croc does this make Campdog the "O Wiseone"

[campdog]

[quote=highlift80;1394]Prehistoric Croc does this make Campdog the "O Wiseone"[/
OH wise I am I here at work and not going to the Cape.
Wise to stay home and not mention 2 trips in one year.

[campdog]

"Croc Daddy"
I think more like Croc Grand Daddy.
I have a FE Holden Panel wagon in my shed at home and its only 8 months older than me. So definetely prehistoric.
Both of us having big bithday party this year.

[ant]

That explains it. You like Holdens and Nissans. It all becomes clearer.

By the way, when I head back up to the cape on Monday, I am travelling with another vehicle (Nissan) so i will be sure to have the camera ready wenever I have to get him out of the shit.

[YOYO]

Ant, the last thing you will have to do is save your mate. You are the one that needs help You drive a cruiser. You yourself admit that you are an alcholic, why is that you think. The mini bus u drive drove you to the drink

[campdog]

That explains it. You like Holdens and Nissans. It all becomes clearer.

By the way, when I head back up to the cape on Monday, I am travelling with another vehicle (Nissan) so i will be sure to have the camera ready wenever I have to get him out of the shit.
NO NO NO ant, I love my holden and drive a Nissan. I think I worked out your full - ant.e.nissan.

[YOYO]

Gday Boys,
How is it going i am at cairns and i thought i would hop on one of these internet cafe things(first timer). Well the weather hasn't been to kind to us so far. Not that it has been raining but its been cold and very overcast. They said it was going to clear by the today and reach around 27 degrees I dont think it's past 20 yet. Start the the good stuff 2morrow and hopefully camp at lions den. Have a good one Yoyo

[campdog]

Gday Boys,
How is it going i am at cairns and i thought i would hop on one of these internet cafe things(first timer). Well the weather hasn't been to kind to us so far. Not that it has been raining but its been cold and very overcast. They said it was going to clear by the today and reach around 27 degrees I dont think it's past 20 yet. Start the the good stuff 2morrow and hopefully camp at lions den. Have a good one Yoyo
Keep the reports coming Yoyo. Batesy cant wait for you to get to weipa.

[tully]

Dave here from balgal beach north of townsville formerly across the ditch. will be up your way in 2 weeks and am enjoying this forum very much, all the info i could want . The wife and i will be doing a four week round trip driving a rodeo with camper,(i hope its up to it) See you up there

[dann]

Hi Tully,

Welcome aboard. I will in the area around the same time. What part of NZ?

[tully]

Hi Tully,

Welcome aboard. I will in the area around the same time. What part of NZ?

sorry missed you , was outside packing the camper . auck but that was a few years back you ?

[dann]

Wanaka, Wellington & Wanganui.

[tully]

Wanaka, Wellington & Wanganui.

we hope to get to weipa about the 15th give or take a day , book in to the c park for a couple of days to get sorted out again then off to varilla point for a while but all plans are subject to change

[Nedly]

Dave here from balgal beach north of townsville formerly across the ditch. will be up your way in 2 weeks and am enjoying this forum very much, all the info i could want . The wife and i will be doing a four week round trip driving a rodeo with camper,(i hope its up to it) See you up there

G'day Tully,
Welcome to the best little source for information on all things to do with the Cape York.
Well, almost all things.

[Nedly]

Wanaka, Wellington & Wanganui.

Wanganui is a nice place, spent a couple of months in NZ a few years back for work.
Was able to get to Wanganui, only for a day though :(
Stayed at a place called Pukukohe (spelling).

[campdog]

we hope to get to weipa about the 15th give or take a day , book in to the c park for a couple of days to get sorted out again then off to varilla point for a while but all plans are subject to change
Dont forget Muttee Heads or the mouth of the jardine, good camp spots,at Muttee Heads you can see the lights of the islans at night,great spot.

[tully]

G'day Tully,
Welcome to the best little source for information on all things to do with the Cape York.
Well, almost all things.

you lot have already told me the important stuff $55 a box of beer but i,m still gonna come up and get me one of those stickers

[tully]

Dont forget Muttee Heads or the mouth of the jardine, good camp spots,at Muttee Heads you can see the lights of the islans at night,great spot.

yep spending 3 or 4 days north of the jardine so muttee heads is on the list , not long to go now c dog . got the cameras all ready , half packed the camper today and all looking good , it might even all fit in

[campdog]

yep spending 3 or 4 days north of the jardine so muttee heads is on the list , not long to go now c dog . got the cameras all ready , half packed the camper today and all looking good , it might even all fit in
Talking about fitting it all in. A few years ago I took my wife and 2 daughters and had that much gear packed in the back,my mrs made me stop for a loo break before coen and left the back doors of the patrol open. we drove for 40 ks along the dirt and corragation until someone called up up on the radio at coen to tell us the doors were open.My family were complaining about the dust but i didnt take any notice, boy what a mess with all the dust in the back, the amazing thing was that everything was packed in that tight that nothing fell out.

[tully]

Talking about fitting it all in. A few years ago I took my wife and 2 daughters and had that much gear packed in the back,my mrs made me stop for a loo break before coen and left the back doors of the patrol open. we drove for 40 ks along the dirt and corragation until someone called up up on the radio at coen to tell us the doors were open.My family were complaining about the dust but i didnt take any notice, boy what a mess with all the dust in the back, the amazing thing was that everything was packed in that tight that nothing fell out.

was that the trip you broke off the draw bar ,that pic keeps going through my mind as i pack the camper , worries me a bit but never mind

[campdog]

That was my trailer, I was a bit worried when I was packing for the next cape trip 2 years later,but everything went OK except for drowning everything in Nolans Brook.If your trailer is in pretty good condition you shouldnt have any trouble.
I made a DVD of that trip and the part where the trailer broke in half I had John Williamson sing Cape York Peninsula and the bit about tin pot trailer falls in half. Have to see the funny side of things otherwise I would have gone mad.

[Googy]

Hi I'm Googy and as usual I'm late at having a look at this site.
But after constant pestering from my ugly rodeo driving dirty no good kiwi brother in law I'm here. Good to see my old sparing partners Campdog's here too. Well I'm from Townsville. I love fishing, Camping, Hunting, 4wding & Boating but unfortunately my wife hates camping and I?m cursed sorry I mean blessed with 3 daughters who are all girly girls not a tom boy in sight. Even my 2 male dogs are a bit on the limp wristed side.
So that?s my story, No cape trip for me this year. OH NO so I?ll just read about it on this forum and torcher myself. So you guys go off and have your fun and don?t worry about me OK.

[Nedly]

So you guys go off and have your fun and don?t worry about me OK.

OK, will do :)

BTW, welcome to the forum.

[campdog]

Hey Googy, good to see you found us here and theres even a sledging only post.

[Googy]

Hey Googy, good to see you found us here and theres even a sledging only post.

I'll look forward to some good verbal combat:cool:

[tully]

Hi I'm Googy and as usual I'm late at having a look at this site.
But after constant pestering from my ugly rodeo driving dirty no good kiwi brother in law I'm here. Good to see my old sparing partners Campdog's here too. Well I'm from Townsville. I love fishing, Camping, Hunting, 4wding & Boating but unfortunately my wife hates camping and I’m cursed sorry I mean blessed with 3 daughters who are all girly girls not a tom boy in sight. Even my 2 male dogs are a bit on the limp wristed side.
So that’s my story, No cape trip for me this year. OH NO so I’ll just read about it on this forum and torcher myself. So you guys go off and have your fun and don’t worry about me OK.

you are so nice to talk to when you are in a good mood . every body knows rodeos are not ugly , and as for me being a good kiwi, well shucks googy, i thank you .

[campdog]

I'll look forward to some good verbal combat:cool:
Couldnt do that to a person with such a nice avitar.

[highlift80]

I'll look forward to some good verbal combat:cool:

Just don't aim your verbal combat towards batesy it's a fight you can't win.


As John and myself found out he has a nasty bite.

[Googy]

Couldnt do that to a person with such a nice avitar.

he was such a loverly little puppy

[Googy]

you are so nice to talk to when you are in a good mood . every body knows rodeos are not ugly , and as for me being a good kiwi, well shucks googy, i thank you .

no wonder they booted you out of NZ and won't let you back in.

[batesy]

....

G'day Googy, welcome to the forum, mate. Hope this mob don't annoy you as much as they annoy me.


Just don't aim your verbal combat towards batesy it's a fight you can't win.

As John and myself found out he has a nasty bite.


Give it a rest, Highlift... I'm the most placid little pup on this forum.

Here's a photo to prove it.
:)

[campdog]

G'day Googy, welcome to the forum, mate. Hope this mob don't annoy you as much as they annoy me.





Give it a rest, Highlift... I'm the most placid little pup on this forum.

Here's a photo to prove it.
:)
How come you took the photo from behind.

[batesy]

How come you took the photo from behind.

I'm not going anywhere near this comment ... otherwise I'll have every woman north of Antarctica emailing me complaints about my low-brow sense of humour!

[highlift80]

Just sitting here laughing at your picture and the comments Chris my 13 yr old daughter just walked in seen what I was laughing at screwed up her face called me a weirdo and walked out. lol

[Googy]

....

G'day Googy, welcome to the forum, mate. Hope this mob don't annoy you as much as they annoy me.





Give it a rest, Highlift... I'm the most placid little pup on this forum.

Here's a photo to prove it.
:)

Thanks Mate

Hopefully I'll get my act together and get up that way next year.
but until then I'll have to listen to Tully's stories (yawn) and look at everyones pics

[tully]

hey batesy can you please make up a new sticker just for googy saying
I,M NOT ALLOWED UP THE CAPE.COM.AU , and have the body of a croc in tears . i,ll make sure he gets it , finding it hard to type now as i,m laughing to much

[campdog]

Tully im having great trouble refraining from replying to googies posts.I promised myself I would be nice to him on this forum.

[tully]

Tully im having great trouble refraining from replying to googies posts.I promised myself I would be nice to him on this forum.

hahahaha i married his sister so i,m allowed

[tully]

he can handle a good slinging match and enjoy it

[campdog]

he can handle a good slinging match and enjoy it
I know he can,we have sledged in the past.But im reformed.I think.

[Googy]

he can handle a good slinging match and enjoy it

Hey Tully

now's the time to be nasty hey after I travel all the way into banjo country to weld your bloody boat rack so you can go off and enjoy yourself. I was lucky to get out alive after seeing your neighbour with 6 fingers and a bucked teeth saying "Hey maaw I saw one of them there townies over at Tullys place while I was sloppin the hogs"

[batesy]

Hey Tully

now's the time to be nasty hey after I travel all the way into banjo country to weld your bloody boat rack so you can go off and enjoy yourself. I was lucky to get out alive after seeing your neighbour with 6 fingers and a bucked teeth saying "Hey maaw I saw one of them there townies over at Tullys place while I was sloppin the hogs"

lol :)

Gives me an idea... maybe I can change that user title of yours Tully - How's "Banjo Boy" suit you?

[tully]

lol :)

Gives me an idea... maybe I can change that user title of yours Tully - How's "Banjo Boy" suit you?

you could do a man a lot of damage with a name like that
but if you don,t mind being responsible for the death of a goog then go right ahead

[campdog]

you could do a man a lot of damage with a name like that
but if you don,t mind being responsible for the death of a goog then go right ahead
Banjo boy has a nice ring to it. No more googy ?

[batesy]

All those in favour of Banjo Boy killing Googy ... raise a finger.

I said just one finger, Banjo ... not the whole six of 'em on that hand.

[Dipmaker]

Sounds like Banjo Boy might come from that town where they have very small weddings, because they only have to invite one side of the family.

[tully]

goooolllllyyyy geeeeeeeeeeeee ok banjo boy it is then if it kepps yoall happy issa commin up with 22 cousi bros and wes a havin a hog squeelin comp in the boonies



SOOOOOOOOOOOWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[tully]

Sounds like Banjo Boy might come from that town where they have very small weddings, because they only have to invite one side of the family.

well hi there dipididoda dipidiay you gotta get past my place to get to the cape haahahahahaha get the grease ready paaaawwwww we,s a getting some fresh meat

[Googy]

you could do a man a lot of damage with a name like that
but if you don,t mind being responsible for the death of a goog then go right ahead

Don't let fear stop you banjo boy, who would fix ya computer and do ya welding. I reckon my sister is the first new blood up your way in a few generations and I told you tully first cousins don't count.

[Googy]

All those in favour of Banjo Boy killing Googy ... raise a finger.

I said just one finger, Banjo ... not the whole six of 'em on that hand.

Hey Batesy

on my way home from Tullys place yesterday and I came across this sign

[batesy]

Poor ol' Tully, he thought they put that sign up on his road because his Pappy worked in a bakery.

[tully]

Poor ol' Tully, he thought they put that sign up on his road because his Pappy worked in a bakery.

he did he did i swear it

[Googy]

Batesy

Do you know if a skinny little bloke called tim is still driving a shell truck up that way ??????

[Googy]

Trying to talk the missus into coming up the cape next year.
Might as well belt me head against a post. So thats it, Next year I'll go on me bloody own if I got to but I'm going. She's not the boss of me. I'll show her, One day I'll get up off the floor and show her who's boss. ;(

[tully]

Trying to talk the missus into coming up the cape next year.
Might as well belt me head against a post. So thats it, Next year I'll go on me bloody own if I got to but I'm going. She's not the boss of me. I'll show her, One day I'll get up off the floor and show her who's boss. ;(

hmmmmmmm has she gone out ,
we,ll go with ya matey you just might be out of hospital by then

[highlift80]

Hi batesy..

[wheelerdog]

G'Day all.

I live and work on TI most of my cape travelling is done by boat or chopper north of seisa etc.

I do the occasional driving mission to weipa if necessary.

I hope to get down and do some more fishing at Jardine, No.2, doughboy jackson etc.

Great part of the world.

[highlift80]

Cool what sort of work do you do on TI

[campdog]

Trying to talk the missus into coming up the cape next year.
Might as well belt me head against a post. So thats it, Next year I'll go on me bloody own if I got to but I'm going. She's not the boss of me. I'll show her, One day I'll get up off the floor and show her who's boss. ;(
Googy Ill pick you up on the way next year,just bring plenty of medication.

[campdog]

G'Day all.

I live and work on TI most of my cape travelling is done by boat or chopper north of seisa etc.

I do the occasional driving mission to weipa if necessary.

I hope to get down and do some more fishing at Jardine, No.2, doughboy jackson etc.

Great part of the world.
Hey wheelerdog, like your choice of fishing spots, is there a secret to fishing the doughboy.

[campdog]

Cool what sort of work do you do on TI
How many bloody butthounds were there in that litter anyway.

[highlift80]

I knew you would like that avatar John I was cruising in my truck today and thought it would be great to get his pic as my av see how long it takes to get a bite.

[Googy]

Googy Ill pick you up on the way next year,just bring plenty of medication.

hey campdog

I've just been looking at your photo bucket and I reckon you should let me know when we're going (so I can sneak out with out tully finding out)
I told him that here in Australia we shear our sheep but he said he don't share his sheep with no one

[campdog]

hey campdog

I've just been looking at your photo bucket and I reckon you should let me know when we're going (so I can sneak out with out tully finding out)
I told him that here in Australia we shear out sheep but he said he don't share his sheep with no one
Ill let you know for sure, probably anzac day next year. Googy Ive promised to be nice here and not say anything baaad.

[Googy]

Ill let you know for sure, probably anzac day next year. Googy Ive promised to be nice here and not say anything baaad.

Hey Campdog

So just to make sure I've got this correct.
Your going to pick me up from Townsville, your going to supply the beer and rum & cola cans (cos their the one's I like). Your going to supply all the food do all the cooking and washing up (cos I hate that) and it's not going to cost me anything ( I don't mind kicking in $20 or $30 bucks for fuel ok)

Just let me know if I got this all right

[campdog]

[quote=Googy;1876]
Hey Campdog
So just to make sure I've got this correct.
Im going to pick you up from Townsville Airport, Im going to supply the beer and rum & cola cans (cos their the one's you like). Im going to supply all the food do all the cooking and washing up (cos you hate that) and it's not going to cost you anything ( I don't mind kicking in $2,000 or $3,000 bucks for fuel ok)
Just let me know if I got this all right[/quote

Googy that sounds great Ill get a flight up to townsville and well go from there.

[tully]

Ill let you know for sure, probably anzac day next year. Googy Ive promised to be nice here and not say anything baaad.

anzac day ????? what better time to get together with your good mates from across the ditch
i,ll be on the highway 50 klms north of tville . you,ll know me by my unloved appearence and my swag

[Googy]

anzac day ????? what better time to get together with your good mates from across the ditch
i,ll be on the highway 50 klms north of tville . you,ll know me by my unloved appearence and my swag

Campdog a real good bloke, I'm sure there'll be room for you too.
you might have to kick my share of the fuel money in cos I'll have to spend all my coin on me medication. Hey Tully,you might want to bring ya two brothers along too.

[tully]

Campdog a real good bloke, I'm sure there'll be room for you too.
you might have to kick my share of the fuel money in cos I'll have to spend all my coin on me medication. Hey Tully,you might want to bring ya two brothers along too.

the only medication you,ll need are brave pills for when you tell your lovely wife that you are going I,m on your side jill. you should bash him

[campdog]

Campdog a real good bloke, I'm sure there'll be room for you too.
you might have to kick my share of the fuel money in cos I'll have to spend all my coin on me medication. Hey Tully,you might want to bring ya two brothers along too.
I dont know if I told you that im leaving anza day but im riding a pushbike to the cape.

[Googy]

I dont know if I told you that im leaving anza day but im riding a pushbike to the cape.

No worries, I'm only a little fella, I'll sit on the handlebars

[Googy]

And before I forget

GO YOU QUEENSLANDERS

For tonight

[campdog]

And before I forget

GO YOU QUEENSLANDERS

For tonight
Sorry to dissapoint you googy but Im going for Queensland as well. I watched last years last game at Archer river and was great. Go the Maroons.
Googy do you thik you could knock up a tandem bike for tullys rellos with with 3 pedals for each cousin and maybe a extra handle baaaah for the third arm.

[Googy]

Sorry to dissapoint you googy but Im going for Queensland as well. I watched last years last game at Archer river and was great. Go the Maroons.
Googy do you thik you could knock up a tandem bike for tullys rellos with with 3 pedals for each cousin and maybe a extra handle baaaah for the third arm.

Hey Campdog do ya really think he's balanced enough to ride a bike.
But there's alway training wheels or maybe a sled pulled by a dozen sheep.
I can see him now " on Sharon. Go Sheril. Keep up Baaaaaaaabra:D :D :D :smile:

[tully]

Sorry to dissapoint you googy but Im going for Queensland as well. I watched last years last game at Archer river and was great. Go the Maroons.
Googy do you thik you could knock up a tandem bike for tullys rellos with with 3 pedals for each cousin and maybe a extra handle baaaah for the third arm.

ok puffdoggycampdude you asked for. being an undisputed authority on the cape i,m sure you are aware of the frist people to drive a car to the top of the cape,and what nationality they were. if you are not sure drop a line you your cycling buddy googy, he knows. Oh and the thought of you riding your pushy down the last big hill before bloomfeild with googys petite little bottom perched on the handle bars ,too funny for words i would pay alot of money to watch it:

[campdog]

ok puffdoggycampdude you asked for. being an undisputed authority on the cape i,m sure you are aware of the frist people to drive a car to the top of the cape,and what nationality they were. if you are not sure drop a line you your cycling buddy googy, he knows. Oh and the thought of you riding your pushy down the last big hill before bloomfeild with googys petite little bottom perched on the handle bars ,too funny for words i would pay alot of money to watch it:
Tully I think someone hacked into my login and said those things, wasnt me really.
Wernt they Irish refugees from vietnam in an austin.

[Googy]

ok puffdoggycampdude you asked for. being an undisputed authority on the cape i,m sure you are aware of the frist people to drive a car to the top of the cape,and what nationality they were. if you are not sure drop a line you your cycling buddy googy, he knows. Oh and the thought of you riding your pushy down the last big hill before bloomfeild with googys petite little bottom perched on the handle bars ,too funny for words i would pay alot of money to watch it:

You !!!!!!! Pay money For anything You!!!!!!!! The kiwi tight wad

How funny's that

[Googy]

Tully I think someone hacked into my login and said those things, wasnt me really.
Wernt they Irish refugees from vietnam in an austin.

Just goes to show how far a kiwi will go to avoid work

"No work here cuz"

P.S. Tully Just put that bathurt bay video on to dvd if you want a copy

[tully]

the first add for the classified section should be googys hilux
like new
never been off road
used only as shopping trolly

[Googy]

the first add for the classified section should be googys hilux
like new
never been off road
used only as shopping trolly

Cos I'm workin all the time.
Someones gotta keep this country running while you lot are playing tourist

[campdog]

Cos I'm workin all the time.
Someones gotta keep this country running while you lot are playing tourist
Sitting around eating fesh and cheps.

[Googy]

It's a hard job bein a miner

[tully]

Sitting around eating fesh and cheps.

i think you mean fush and chups , if you are going to talk kiwi could you talk it proper like.
just got back from fueling up . loaded the boat now just gotta get the mrs in, shes still got a day to work , hmmmmm i could just leave her behind,
and go now. better not, she catches all the fish

[campdog]

Tully I hope you have a great trip,If your Mrs doesnt go you could always take your brother in law along for the ride.
Ill keep the kiwi lingo for the sledging forum. There plent of good fish to be caught bot dong get caught up using strip baits, If you want good fish use good bait, Cast net for live prawns under the mission bridge at Weipa.
Good frozen prawns and squid make a good bait as well.

[tully]

Tully I hope you have a great trip,If your Mrs doesnt go you could always take your brother in law along for the ride.
Ill keep the kiwi lingo for the sledging forum. There plent of good fish to be caught bot dong get caught up using strip baits, If you want good fish use good bait, Cast net for live prawns under the mission bridge at Weipa.
Good frozen prawns and squid make a good bait as well.

yep yep yep got the cast net ,is mission bridge the big one ?
the mrs actually does catch the most fish but the real reason i don.t go without her is she would probably kill me when i got home, oh yeah and i love her

[campdog]

The mission bridge is the bog one on the way to mapoon with the railway line over it.You can drive to the left of the bridbe and park underneath it.
But good bait good fush.

[wheelerdog]

Cool what sort of work do you do on TI

hardworking council employee

[wheelerdog]

Hey wheelerdog, like your choice of fishing spots, is there a secret to fishing the doughboy.

not sure i'll tell you in september;) , heading down for 5 days with some guys that a have been fishing it for years. hopefully i might learn something

[campdog]

not sure i'll tell you in september;) , heading down for 5 days with some guys that a have been fishing it for years. hopefully i might learn something
We tried to fish it in may but the long run from virilya stopped us a few times when it was windy, couldnt find any fishable snags when we were there, so I think local knowledge is the go.Maybe camp at Cotteral ck some time.

[batesy]

My neighbour is still catching barra off the beach up here... he got a 80cm one the other night and dropped a bigger one!

He's been keeping me in supply with big trevelly ... now if only I can convince him to bring over a barra or two instead.

[campdog]

Batesy, you must have a house full of cape yorkers, hasnt been much movement on the forum lately.I thought everyone must be on the Cape.

[highlift80]

Batesy, you must have a house full of cape yorkers, hasnt been much movement on the forum lately.I thought everyone must be on the Cape.

I was thinking the same thing just yesterday, batesy is quite lately,

thought Chris must of gone troppo and run off into the scrub 2 work on his masterpiece.

[campdog]

He was on here a minute ago, maybe checking if we wrecked the place and left again.Raining here today so im having a bit of a look around as well.Just got my work group certificate and wondering why I didnt earn that much for the year. I realised I had 2 trips to the Cape and a month off over christmas.Looks like no more trips this year.

[batesy]

The missus has gone back to work ... fulltime ... which means I'm pulling my hair out chasing the little fella around.

It's got so bad that I even suggested that I should get a job just so I can have some rest!!

Trust me, things are tough when a fella like me actually WANTS to work!! :)

[campdog]

Maybe there is an opening fo my mrs to open a daycare facility in Weipa yet.

[batesy]

thought Chris must of gone troppo and run off into the scrub 2 work on his masterpiece.

I wish Highlift...

I really have been trying to work on this book thing. But I'm struggling to make the story work. I need to get it right so I can make a living off this writing caper, otherwise I'll be strung up by the better half coz she's sick of paying for all my idiot business ideas.

I hate being unskilled, unemployed and under-the-thumb!

Maybe the Bundy Rum distillery has vacancies ...
Job wanted: "Will work for Rum"

[batesy]

Maybe there is an opening fo my mrs to open a daycare facility in Weipa yet.

The whole daycare problem is huge in Weipa - like anywhere else i guess. Trouble is there is no place for a business to open in.


Talking of Childcare... 9am ... I've had my quarter hour smoko break ... gotta get back to work/play/wipe/feed etc.

I'll leave you guys to pretend you actually do something in front of those computers at work!

[campdog]

I wish Highlift...

I really have been trying to work on this book thing. But I'm struggling to make the story work. I need to get it right so I can make a living off this writing caper, otherwise I'll be strung up by the better half coz she's sick of paying for all my idiot business ideas.
: "Will work for Rum"
Maybe we can give you some encouraging ideas to get things moving again.

[campdog]

The whole daycare problem is huge in Weipa - like anywhere else i guess. Trouble is there is no place for a business to open in.


Talking of Childcare... 9am ... I've had my quarter hour smoko break ... gotta get back to work/play/wipe/feed etc.

I'll leave you guys to pretend you actually do something in front of those computers at work!
I see that the mine occasionly advertise for childcare workers, so the opportunity is there.
I have a computer Mouse in one hand and a phone in the other and waiting for a call, so I have to do something to fill in time.

[highlift80]

The missus has gone back to work ... fulltime ... which means I'm pulling my hair out chasing the little fella around.

It's got so bad that I even suggested that I should get a job just so I can have some rest!!

Trust me, things are tough when a fella like me actually WANTS to work!! :)

Ha Ha, I am hearing ya my boy is 5 now nearly 6 is still a 1 man demolition squad though. Second week of school holidays hasn't been 2 bad so far.

[campdog]

Ha Ha, I am hearing ya my boy is 5 now nearly 6 is still a 1 man demolition squad though. Second week of school holidays hasn't been 2 bad so far.
I have 4 kids and only one at home. My daughter moved back in for a while with her 10 month old son, Its hard enough to read a book with him around let alone try and write one.
My wife does family Day Care from home and at times there are five little ones in the house. Im glad I can work late or hide in the shed.Only troube with her working with kids all day is she treats us like kids when were at home.

[Dipmaker]

I have 4 kids and only one at home. My daughter moved back in for a while with our 10 month old grandson, .

You must be nearly as old as me Campdog, these fellas with young kids don't know what they're in for, the bigger they get the bigger the problems they have.

[highlift80]

Ive got a 13 year old daughter who think's she going on 21 and she seems 2 think I have an endless supply of money to give her. I prefer'd it when she was 5

[campdog]

You must be nearly as old as me Campdog, these fellas with young kids don't know what they're in for, the bigger they get the bigger the problems they have.
Youre not wrong there, finally the move out, then they come back with a couple more.I must be getting old, Im the same age as my F E Holden Panel Van Ive got in my shed. Never know I might even drive it to weipa when the road gets a bit better.

[Dipmaker]

[QUOTE=campdog;1975], Im the same age as my F E Holden Panel Van Ive got in my shed. QUOTE]

That must make me a F B then.
I think that name sounds good,------- Dipmaker- FB.

And before you suggest it, Nedly- model t, the F B does not stand for Fat Bas---d.

[campdog]

[quote=campdog;1975], Im the same age as my F E Holden Panel Van Ive got in my shed. QUOTE]

That must make me a F B then.
I think that name sounds good,------- Dipmaker- FB.

And before you suggest it, Nedly- model t, the F B does not stand for Fat Bas---d.
I Might get a photo of the old wagon and make it my avitar.

[tully]

hows things matey we went up to pennyfather river for the day today and crocs everywhere it was great, leaving weipa friday to do the telegraph so wish us luck , see ya

[Googy]

hows things matey we went up to pennyfather river for the day today and crocs everywhere it was great, leaving weipa friday to do the telegraph so wish us luck , see ya

I Hate You

[Nedly]

It appears we have two new members to the forum :rolleyes: , they call themselves Batesy and Ant.
They have been fairly active over the past day or so and have made a few posts.
Nice to see their names appearing on the forum.
Thanks for the contributions fella's, hope to see a lot more posts.
Keep up the good work.












Bloody part timers.

[campdog]

Yeah I remember them from a while back. I thought they had moved away,

[xina]

Hi Guys, my name is Gayle.(xina)
Don't know whether I'm on the right site or not but here goes.
I lived at Temple Bay on the East Coast from early '84 'till about early '86. Went from there to Portland Roads for some months, (had a stint down the coast on Night Island in a fishing camp for a few months), then down to Baffle Creek for 7 years or so. Went back to Wattle Hill on the Pascoe River on my own this time, for about 18 months, then had to come south again.
I'm in my mid sixties now and still dream of going back.
The first time I lived there, there were no 'phones, the second time ,yes.
I'm assuming you must have a reasonable medical service in Weipa by now?
Batesy, I'll be mailing you a few articles about some people on the Cape, if you want to use them. I never know which site to go to to post things, so I hope you'll eventually get this.
xina.

[ant]

Wattle Hills: What a place. Been in there once a few years back and still dream of the place. That is where I want to live. Only problem is I will have to get a divorce to move there- come to think of it, thats not a bad trade off!

Welcome Xina. Looking forward to the articles so we can look at getting them into the 08 edition.
Sounds like you may have a few good stories to tell.

[campdog]

When I finally sell up here i would love to live there as well.

[xina]

Hi Guys,
Don't know who you had contact with there, but do you know you need to buy shares in the company to live there? I imagine Mia is still involved with the place? Yes I do have a few stories from those years, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask, either here, or E-mail.
xina.

[tully]

Hi Guys,
Don't know who you had contact with there, but do you know you need to buy shares in the company to live there? I imagine Mia is still involved with the place? Yes I do have a few stories from those years, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask, either here, or E-mail.
xina.

hi, please excuse my ignorance but where is wattle hill

[campdog]

Hi Guys,
Don't know who you had contact with there, but do you know you need to buy shares in the company to live there? I imagine Mia is still involved with the place? Yes I do have a few stories from those years, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask, either here, or E-mail.
xina.
Love to live there someday. I met a man in Cairns a few years ago who has relatives living in that area. Hang a right turn after crossing the Pascoe when heading north from Portland Road. Would love to spend some time late November to see if the climate is for me before commiting a move.

[campdog]

hi, please excuse my ignorance but where is wattle hill
Tully its on the Pascoe river North West of Portland Roads.

[ant]

Xina,
Yeah you still need to buy into the place with shares- last I checked it was an amount of $10,000. I actually have a mate who is also keen and we are looking at it in a more serious manner. Just need to get along to one of the meetings they have to meet the guys and talk turkey.

For anyone interested in the area, please keep in mind that it is not an area that you can just let yourself into- like most properties in the cape, you need to get permission first. The people in the Wattle Hills area are living there because they want to be there-consider what it would be like if someone drove into your back yard and started looking around- how would you react??
This is not meant to sound negative, but please respect their privacy.

Campdog- seems like we have a few things in common. First the boat trip, now the Hills..........
Oh yeah, you like (love) fishing too!!

[xina]

Hi Guys,
Wattle Hill is 35,854 hectares. It has over 40 ks of Pascoe River frontage. There are, (or were,) three ways to get there. One is the long way around, through Bromley Station, but you would probably need mudmaps, unless you knew which tracks went where. The second, is through the Frenchmans' Track, and the third, is by turning off the Kennedy Road to Portland Roads, and then on the track to the Pascoe. When you cross , the original homestead is on the other side. Have any of you heard Andy Collins' Pascoe River song? He's (or was) a shareholder, and I think he mentions the Mango tree at the homestead in the song. Some of the other shareholders get a mention.
I think I left out the simplest access route. If I remember, after the Archer, there is the road going to Portland Roads/Iron Range. I think the Frenchmans' meets this road just near another turnoff to Wattle Hill. Just make sure you have enough fuel, in case you end up miles from anywhere. Not all of the shareholders are there all of the time, so it could be a while before you find anyone if you do need help at all. I'm sure you're all too experienced for that,
but I had to say it, just in case.
xina.

[campdog]

Hi Ant, laybyed a new Slr camera a few months ago and should pick it up before xmas, love taling photos of the Cape so now I need to learn how to use it, not like my point and shoot camera.
Ant dont forget I love the cape as well, another thing in common.Not sre that I will get a toyota just yet'

[batesy]

Cape Yorker strikes again...

Looks like all the secret spots are gonna be known far and wide!

Ant and Campdog ... I think your entry price into Wattle Hills probably just went up another few thousand due to popularity. :)

[campdog]

I must be mistaken, the place im thinking of is Lawn Hill. Last time I heard about wattle hill was it had been sold and fenced off with 240 volt electric fences and roads landmined. Keep away, dont even think about going near the place, wild dogs and pigs everywhere and dont forget the giant spiders and snakes.

[batesy]

I must be mistaken, the place im thinking of is Lawn Hill. Last time I heard about wattle hill was it had been sold and fenced off with 240 volt electric fences and roads landmined. Keep away, dont even think about going near the place, wild dogs and pigs everywhere and dont forget the giant spiders and snakes.

Yep, thought you had your wires crossed there... good to see your memory has come back properly now!! :)

[campdog]

Yep. I coulndt think of anything worse than wanting to live in a mozzie infested swamp with 200 % humidity. Rather live in weipa.
Must be starting to loose it in my old age.I thought I was going to theCape in 08 and my wife says there was never any chance of it. and I made the right decision to stay home. I cant even remember the conversation.

[xina]

Sorry guys, did I say the wrong thing?
xina

[batesy]

Sorry guys, did I say the wrong thing?
xina

Xina, the boys were hoping to keep it to themselves so they can retire up there ... Wattle Hills is their version of heaven - fishing, 4wdriving, no neighbours, no traffic ... just peace and quiet.

Only problem is that the current residents at Wattle Hills probably don't want rabble like these lads anywhere near the place!!! :)

And who could blame them?!

[ant]

Batsey,
Can we put a ban of the use of the two words "Wattle" and "Hills" in all future posts please? I am sorry to say that these two words are far more severe then (dare I say it) "Nissan Patrol".....................

[xina]

I really do apologise Guys. It wasn't such a secret in my day. I'd really prefer to go back to "my place". Do any of you know where Hugo Julcher used to live? Have you been there? Or Bolt Head? What can I say here, that won't upset anyone? My online name starts with a small x, as there is another female member with the same name, spelled with a capital X. I didn't know that at first, and I can't change it. I'm putting a few more book titles on the other site.
xina.
PS.
Thought better of it. I might upset someone.( Not about the books.)

[campdog]

Batsey,
Can we put a ban of the use of the two words "Wattle" and "Hills" in all future posts please? I am sorry to say that these two words are far more severe then (dare I say it) "Nissan Patrol".....................
wat about toy ota.

[campdog]

Xina, the boys were hoping to keep it to themselves so they can retire up there ... Wattle Hills is their version of heaven - fishing, 4wdriving, no neighbours, no traffic ... just peace and quiet.

Only problem is that the current residents at Wattle Hills probably don't want rabble like these lads anywhere near the place!!! :)

And who could blame them?!
Next time on the Cape im going for a visit and go to one of their meetings. Im sure I could convince them to let a hard working nissan driver like me stay.

[batesy]

Next time on the Cape im going for a visit and go to one of their meetings. Im sure I could convince them to let a hard working nissan driver like me stay.


Since it's a HARDLY WORKING NISSAN ... you might have to stay whether you like it or not!!

[campdog]

Yep you got it right there batesty, It hardly has to work at all on a trip to the cape. Not like a struggling toyota.
If they let me in I will buy a toyota.

[Dickynee]

gidday all,

From Werribee in Victoria haven't got a 4x4, but landlord has a ford courier. When he gets the urge to get away I cant say no. We have done the Cape and last year the Kimberleys, he is retired and I am a public servant with the Defence Department, so we have a lot of time on our hands. At 55 and single (divorcee)with few ties I am a golf nut and love to travel. We are doing the Cape again next year and hope to get to areas we missed last time.

[highlift80]

gidday all,

From Werribee in Victoria haven't got a 4x4, but landlord has a ford courier. When he gets the urge to get away I cant say no. We have done the Cape and last year the Kimberleys, he is retired and I am a public servant with the Defence Department, so we have a lot of time on our hands. At 55 and single (divorcee)with few ties I am a golf nut and love to travel. We are doing the Cape again next year and hope to get to areas we missed last time.

G'day Dickynee welcome to the forum good to see another Melburnian on here. You will be able to pickup up all kinds of info on here about almost anything to do with the Cape if the guys and girls don't know about it there is usally someone that can find out, I'm planing another trip up next year might see you on the track somewhere.

[tolinja]

hello,
yes you havnt seen me here yet. names tony and i have been given permission from the higher power to visit the cape finally as has allways been my dream. the thing is i have to wait a bit to be able to aford it. so at this stage i am aiming at 2009 after the wet.
as least my dream is going to come. one day
wont start the count down yet but getting the car ready will keep my mind of it.
glad to be here

[campdog]

Welcome Tony, I can tell you this is a great place for the countdown,I think my next trip will be 2009 as well.Theres a lot of people here that can answer any questions as well. I would like to go in 08 but my chances of a full trip are slim. Maybe another quick fishing trip would be nice.
john

[ant]

Welcome Tony,
Feel free to fire away with the questions and if we dont' have an answer for you then its not worth knowing. Either that or we can just make one up on the spot!

Campdog- I thought you were heading away! and what is this I hear about you not making it up next year.

After the last trip I did (last week) and the amount of new bitumen on the road, it won't be long till Batsey can do the trip in his Hyundai Charade.

[campdog]

Going bush next friday, 21st.Dont think I will get to the Cape in 08.My daughter is in year 12 and cant get away. I havent written 08 off as yet.

[campdog]

[
After the last trip I did (last week) and the amount of new bitumen on the road, it won't be long till Batsey can do the trip in his Hyundai Charade.[/quote]
Not keen on this bitumwn bit. You never know but mother nature might not like it.

[tolinja]

is there a list the order you sould take and where to camp from cairns to the top and back as i dont know to much about the area yet. i will be towing a trailer.i am allowing about3 weeks up and back.has anyone done up a list of there packing as to what they take . above cooktown i am not to sure where i would head so this list would help.
thanks from the welcome guys

[campdog]

My advice is get a copy of Ron & Viv Moons Cape York 4wd adventure. I used it a a reference on our first trip and became our Cape York Bible, along with that get a copy of a Cape York Hemma Map. Rons book gives all the advice you need,I also used the explore oz website for information as well.

[tolinja]

thanks campdog.
the 4wding part i am not worryed about it is the packing for a month on the road as my other trips havnt gone past a week away
but by god i am looking forward to it

[campdog]

thanks campdog.
the 4wding part i am not worryed about it is the packing for a month on the road as my other trips havnt gone past a week away
but by god i am looking forward to it
My last family trip was 6 weeks to the Cape. It takes a bit of organising and where to put everything.Ron Moons book is just not 4wding but trip preperation as well and tips on what to thake. Well worth the time to read.

[ant]

Tolinja:
If I had to plan a trip and the stops to take, it would go like this.
Leave Cairns and drive straight to Lakeland. Stop at the Coffee house and fuel up. Get coffee. Stop overnight at the Lakeland Pub (great meals and great service). total drive time: about 3 hours. This is your last piece of total sealed road.
Next day, leave and get to Musgrave (about 5 hours away). Stay overnight in either the cabins or campsite. Great food and again, great service.
Next day depends on whether you want to go into the Weipa area or not. If you want to go into the Weipa area, then the definite stop is the 'Lodge" at the campgrounds (spoil yourself). Five hours drive. If you want to bypass Weipa, then head straight to Bamaga/Seisia (about six hours). You can either stay at Resort Bamaga, the campgrounds or with Rob and Cheryl at Umagico.
From here, you can head up into the Torres Straits, stay a few days in the local area, or turn around and head home.
Each of the stops I have mentioned are no more than an easy days drive (even in a Nissan).

From experience, take as little as possible (weight plays a large part in mishaps). There are a few places on the way to the tip where you can re-stock on most goods. The extra pricing is nothing to pay in regards to the cost to cart the stuff up yourself.
I could write a whole article on this but better stop now before I get too in-depth.

Probably your biggest cartage is sleeping/camping gear. Depending on the time of year, this can really be reduced to the bear minimum.
I have gone away for more than a week with no more than a hammock and had one of the best trips too may I add!

Hope this has helped.

[wayno60]

Hi all,
Wayne and Gwen here from the sometimes sunny gold coast.
Its been a dream for a few years now that we do the sea change thing and now all the kids have flown the coup the time is getting close.

We plan to buy a bus and fit it out, 4x4 lux and a tinnie....
Being handy with a welder im building a trailer for the lux and the boat, which will be towed along behind.

Joining this forum was to learn, pick up ideas, see how others do things when heading up the pointy end of oz..
My parents went round the block in the mid 80's in a landy and pulling an 22 foot van, i want to do the same thing but with no time frame...just working our way around seeing everything we can.

Ive been stalking you guys for a while now and figured it was time to come out of the closet.

the more i read the more i want to go,,,and the pics and stories have been great.

great forum
cheers
wayne.

[MTpockets]

Hi to everyone,
I joined the forum a week ago and have tried to read everything, (except I missed this thread)
We will be heading up in August and the car is ready to go and just deciding to get a roof top tent, or just use our old touring tent. We will drag the camper trailer up to Cairns, and leave it there for when we get back from the cape, then tour from Cairns to Mackay with the camper.
We too will be pecking the brains in this forum for ideas, experience and other info.
Just ordered Ron and Vivs book, along with the Hema map and cd rom.
Catch up again soon.
cheers
Les

[ant]

G'day Wayne and Gwen,
Welcome aboard. Lets hope you have a great time getting ready for the trip and keep us all posted on your learning curve.
Look forward to hearing more and particularly once you get moving.

Don't forget to drop in and say G;day when you are in Cairns.


Les,
I don't think I have said a 'formal' hello to you either. Great posts so far.
Looks like August is going to be the month for the cape hey!

[MTpockets]

Hi Ant and a merry christmas to you.
In your post you mentioned if you didnt want to stay in wiepa head onto bamaga. Where would you suggest camping if not interested in going to wiepa on the way up?
I am thinking get to the tip quickly, then take our time working back seeing everything over 3 weeks.
How would you do it from Cairns to Umagico or Punsand?
cheers
Les

[batesy]

Hi Ant and a merry christmas to you.
In your post you mentioned if you didnt want to stay in wiepa head onto bamaga. Where would you suggest camping if not interested in going to wiepa on the way up?
I am thinking get to the tip quickly, then take our time working back seeing everything over 3 weeks.
How would you do it from Cairns to Umagico or Punsand?
cheers
Les


G'day Les

There's a million and one ways to run the Cape and you'll find everyone on this forum will have their own version going on their previous trip.

Three weeks is a reasonable amount of time to tour the main track. You'll find some key destinations will continually crop up in most travellers itineraries. These include:

1. Cairns-Daintree-Cooktown (Camp at the Lion's Den Hotel or Endeavour Falls)
2. Lakefield National Park (pitch a tent at the numerous camp spots)
3. Hit the PDR (Peninsula Development Road) proper (camp at Archer River)
4. Weipa for fishing or...
5. Head North onto the OTL (Numerous Camping spots along the way.
6. The three falls - Fruitbat, Eliot, Twin.
7. Continue the OTL run to Jardine River, ferry across then head into Bamaga.
8. Stay at Seisia or Punsand for a more beach orientated setting.
9. See the pointy bit (The Tip)
10. Back down the PDR - passing through Laura this time to see Split Rock.

There are quite a few others things to do, but three weeks may not be enough time. I'm sure some of the other forum members will throw in their 2cents worth.

I should probably make an ITINERARY FORUM for everyone.

Cheers
batesy

[MTpockets]

Thats a great bit of info and thanks for that.
I said 3 weeks, and thats to do from the tip, back to Cairns as I have 6 weeks total. I would like to get to the tip quickly, then take 3 weeks to explore the rest back including all that I can fit in that time, and I have 1 week up our sleeves if we break down, or want to stay longer in certain places.
Thanks mate and it would be a great thread if you were to make an itenery post as I among others would find it a great way to plan a trip possibly trip of a lifetime.
cheers
Les

[tolinja]

thats true it is hard to plan a trip if you havnt been there and are not to sure where to invest your hard earned time off work

[ant]

Hi Les,
Probably not worth replying to your last question as Batsey has done a pretty good job already.

I think a thread on planning trips is a good idea. The hard part is that we all go to the cape with a slightly different idea and we all have our own personal touches we like to put on things. It would be good to have the thread just to post our ideas and then each and every one of us can then decide if we also want to follow someone else's lead.

C;mon Batsey- get it done- you have all the time in the world.

[MTpockets]

Thanks Ant,
I tend to think in regards to someone who has not been to the cape that they are going to have some idea of where to go and so on, but do not know the best places to camp, get fuel, replenish food water and the grog situation. If there was 2 or 3 different itineries suggested, then they can go with what suits them. I have a fair idea of how we are going to start our trip and where we want to go, but other peoples opinions are great to have so you can then enforce your own ideas.
I really am looking forward to this thread.
cheers
Les

[tolinja]

but reading other peoples iternarys and seeing there ideas you can change yours and still do the cape the way you want but may get more from it.
if there are ways to do it that you wouls change would be good to hear as well

[MTpockets]

I got Ron and Viv Moons Cape York An adventurers guide in the mail yesterday and started reading it last night. There is so much info in that book and its all great stuff. I am still looking to head straight to the tip, but will probably stop and camp a few extra places on the way up.
Geez, I cant wait.......

[tolinja]

is there many planning to go next year 2009?
i plan on april for 5 weeks from brisbane.
is this to early?

thanks guys
tony

[campdog]

is there many planning to go next year 2009?
i plan on april for 5 weeks from brisbane.
is this to early?

thanks guys
tony
Ithe the best time to go. We leave anzac day when a fishing trip. if you want to see a green cape and dustless roads and no tourists.your choice.

[kev3450]

hi guys newboy here Kev from Castlemaine in Central Vic,just saying gday on my first visit.

[tolinja]

hi guys newboy here Kev from Castlemaine in Central Vic,just saying gday on my first visit.

gday and welcome.
you will find heaps of the good stuff as far as the cape goes and more stuff on why nissan's are so bad lol
cheers
tony
waiting for a reply campdog

[MTpockets]

Hi Kev, Lots here to keep you interested indeed. Heading up the cape soon eh?

cheers
Les

[kev3450]

thanks guys,I did a cape trip in 2004 for 6 weeks 9500kms,we had 7 vehicles..5 with campers...did the length of the otl including gunshot with them ,although I reckon they would leave the campers at home in the future and just swag it,its a lot easier that way,I will get back up there again as we didn't see it all...as for nissans, there is a group of us together and of the 7/8 regulars there is only the 1 nissan for recovery practice the rest are Toyotas.


kev

[tolinja]

thanks guys,I did a cape trip in 2004 for 6 weeks 9500kms,we had 7 vehicles..5 with campers...did the length of the otl including gunshot with them ,although I reckon they would leave the campers at home in the future and just swag it,its a lot easier that way,I will get back up there again as we didn't see it all...as for nissans, there is a group of us together and of the 7/8 regulars there is only the 1 nissan for recovery practice the rest are Toyotas.


kev

mate that what i wanted to hear
lol
only joking its a big thing in my club toyota vs nissan
keeps many of us around the camp fire late lol

tony

[Stacky]

I was speaking Ant on the phone the other day.....he mentioned this forum and suggested I should get on and have a look.
I jumped on for a quick peek and liked what i saw.
Now i am registered and logged in. If you don't like what you see me wright then I would direct all blame to Ant :)

By now your probably wondering who is this bloke babbling on....

My name is Ben,
I am Married as of last September.
I live in the the best part of Cape York, an Aboriginal Community known as Lockhart River (my personal opinion.....like I said blame Ant).
I work part time at the school and sometimes at our local store aswell.
I keep myself very busy during the week by consistently maintaining my 2 old boats, fishing reels, Troopy and that blipping lawn mower that gets worked over time this year.
I keep my weekends and Friday arvy's free because my Wife and our dog always head off somewhere straight after school.
I LOVE to go fishing, camping, 4 wheelin, bushwalking, exploring, spotlighting, beach combing, discovering the hidden secrets of the bush like unlisted waterfalls, climbing mountains to get an overview of the area your in and just about anything else that requires the outdoors.
My hates are cats ofcourse and speed demons on the PDR that do not consider the safety or windscreens of others.
For anybody who would like to know anything else about this side of the Cape (Iron Range NP, Chili Beach, Portlands Road, Frenchmans track etc)i will do my best to give you the correct info.
Oh, i will post some piccy's later

[MTpockets]

Hi Stacky and welcome mate,
You are a breath of fresh air mate and I look forward to everything you have to offer in regards to the cape and your experiences. You my friend are living my dream life (prolly averyone elses that is on here as well)
Good stuff, bring on the piccies.... we like piccies :D :D
cheers
Les

[ant]

Stacky- welcome aboard mate. I am sure you will be able to assist with the numerous questions that are fired back and forth here on the site- you may even engage in the frequent sledging that has become a mainstay here too.

Look forward to catching up with you when I am next in your area.

Ant

[xina]

Hi Stacky,
How long have you been living in God's own Country? Glad to see you're enjoying it. I'm still dying to get back. Welcome to the C Y Club.
xina.

[Stacky]

Thanks for the welcome,
Yes your right,this is a very special place and i always appreciate every moment when i am out and enjoying it.
I have been living here since January 07 (originally from Sunshine Coast)
and have plans on staying on in this area for at least another 4 or 5 yrs as there is just so much to explore and i am still only discovering my backyard......literally.
Pics will be coming soon when i get this photobucket to speed up, maybe i will just drop one here and there in an update.
I will only get a chance to drop a note once or twice a week as my busy enjoyable lifestyle will not allow any more time. So don't go sending a search party for me.

[campdog]

Thanks for the welcome,
Yes your right,this is a very special place and i always appreciate every moment when i am out and enjoying it.
I have been living here since January 07 (originally from Sunshine Coast)
and have plans on staying on in this area for at least another 4 or 5 yrs as there is just so much to explore and i am still only discovering my backyard......literally.
Pics will be coming soon when i get this photobucket to speed up, maybe i will just drop one here and there in an update.
I will only get a chance to drop a note once or twice a week as my busy enjoyable lifestyle will not allow any more time. So don't go sending a search party for me.
Hi Stacky, good to see someone from the east coast.Only been to Lockhart River once for a day. Will definetley be back for a visit one day. I envy you living in such a great place and be able to explore.

[CrocTent_TerryDavida]

Hi,

My name is Lexie and I have just registered on this post on behalf of my parents. Terry and Davida Webb, they live at the croc tent and have met most of the people that come through Cape York. You have probably heard the story about 2 crazy people working from Coen to the tip!!! That was them. And if you did not hear that story you would know Poppeye. The most famous dog for sure. I also spent 3 months up the cape and loved it. I got to drive the telegraph track inc. gun shot creek. I though that was pretty good for a 20yr old city driver!!!!
Unfortunatly as most of you would be aware internet access is not easy up north!!! They have asked me to update there post with information on the roads, tracks and some new discoveries, especially after the wet season.

Terry and Davida have heard some of the best stories from the tip and the drive up, with some matching best pics. Hopefully there will be a bulletin board starting up there this year, so pictures can be admired ... or laughed at, either way helping all people who travel to the tip to share the experience.
I think the winning story for 2007 was some blokes who worked on the station getting locked out of there ute due to a wild piglet they caught and put in the cab of the ute. It was quite a trek back to the house to get some spare keys. Shamed enough already they woud not stand near the ute for the tourists passing by.
So if anybody has any questions or remember them, please say hi. Also, if anyone wants help planning trips or anything just ask. Terrry updated a mud map of the tip with all the crossings, world war 2 wrecks and some great fishing spots. Guranteed. For people heading up or returning in 2008, I think he has finished clearing out the old bush walk to see where it went. It was an overgrown dead end, but is now quite a nice walk.

So if you want to know anything or remember meeting my folks, pass on a message, they would love to hear.

Thanks,
Lexie.

[campdog]

Hi Lexi, good to hear from you.I think most of the people on this forum have been to the Croc tent on the way to the tip. Working in the croc tent would be a dream job. I met popeye in 2006 and have some great photos of him. Half your luck spending all that time on the Cape.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/campdog_photos/dod.jpg

[highlift80]

Popeye have a look at him...not a care in the world, lifes hard aint it.

[CrocTent_TerryDavida]

I loved working up there! Everyone that came through was so much fun ... and I got to check out all the best fishing spots. Some of the locals took us drag netting with them and pig hunting. Certainly an experience. I only wish that I could take over the business from Mum and Dad if they decide to finish up. Unfortunatly a little bit more muscle than just me would be needed.

Certainly is not fun sitting in front of a computer all day reliving driving the telegraph track. Actually at the end of last year mum and dad discovered a bird watching tree house think in the forest near what was the pajinka resort. Its so beautiful. The most tallest tree overlooking the cape.

Poppeye is definitly the most photographed dog. One of the buses gave him a full roast. So spoilt. He has to come down to brizzy during wet season as everything packs up. His not used to having to stay behind a fence.

I will hopefully make it up there during peak season for a kind of working holiday for a bit.

This forum is great though. Its funny hearing everyones different stories of there cape york experience. Its certainly different for everyone.

[campdog]

Thats my Job, sitting in front of a computer thinking about Cape York. I had the net at work for a while but the boss cut it off. Now I have photos of the Cape on my computer.

[Stacky]

Hey Lexie,
i've got some pics of your dog and my dog running a muck around the croc tent in july 07.
geez popeye must hate going back to brisvegas in the wet season.
whenever we drive out up here it's like our dog sulks the whole time where out and when we get home she jumps out the car and starsts doing backflips with excitement just to be home.
you mentioned mudmaps of up north area and we got one of those the last time we visited the croc tent and it is very handy.....maybe i could do one up for the east coast visitors.
anyway have you got one map that might lead me to this tree house for this june's trip.
i love it up the north end.....it's got a pub :)
stacky

[CrocTent_TerryDavida]

If you stop in at the Croc Tent when ya get up to the tip! Mum and Dad (Terry and Davida) have the best advice and directions. The track to the tree house would not have been used for bout 4 months ... they will be going over it in March. See what else they find as well.

There is also a bunker from the world war as well!! I dont think many people take the time out to see that one.

Lucky to be going up in June!!!!!

[kevin]

Hi all,
My name is Kevin, as you may of guessed. I having been living in Cairns for the last couple of years, working in PNG, 16 days on/12 days off.

I'm married and have 2 boys, 4 and 6.

I drive a 2006 Toyota Prado TD and tow a Cape York Trailers Extreme camper to get away.

I am hoping to do some exploring up through the Cape during my time off.

Cheers,
Kevin

[Nedly]

Hi Kevin,
Welcome to the best source of info for all things to do with the Cape.
Well, I think it's the best source anyway.

Working in PNG, are you on one of the gas fields?

Living on the doorstep and having so much down time you'll be able to do a lot of exploring, lucky bugga.

[kevin]

Hi Nedly,
I work at gold mine up in the mountains.

Once things dry out I hope to get around and do some exploring during the school holidays with an occasional weekend trip during the school terms.

Cheers,
Kevin

[campdog]

Hi Kevin, welcome. You have a couple of thousand ks head start on me, as you live in Cairns your only a short drive.Must be great working in PNG.
John

[kevin]

G'day John,
Can be very interesting/challenging working up here. 20 years ago there was just jungle and now we expect the locals to operate multi-million dollar machines as well as Australian operators. Can be very frustrating :confused: so when I am on break I just want to get away and relax.

Cheers,
Kevin