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Bundaberg Swim-in 2009
We are planning the Bundy Swim-in 2009 "the Corowa of the north" for the June 2009 long weekend.
It will feature at least two GPAs, one DUKW and one LVT4. Regards Arron http://www.willysma.com/BundySwimin/flyer.jpg |
Unfortunately I couldn’t make it to Corowa this year. It looks like it was a great event and all the images of the LVT are awesome!!!!!
Hey if you missed the LVT at Corowa you still have another chance this year. :) Anyway, here is a draft program: Friday 5th June 09 • 0800-1200 Arrive and setup camp • 1200-1300 Lunch and welcome • 1300-1500 GPA, LVT, DUKW rides • 1500-1700 Short 4WD challenge • 1700-1900 Dinner and showers etc • 1900-late Bonfire Saturday 6th June 09 • 0800-1400 Kinkuna National Park Run (sand 4WDing, beach driving optional) • 1400-1500 GPA, LVT, DUKW rides • 1500-1700 Short 4WD challenge • 1700-1900 Dinner and showers etc • 1900-late Bonfire Sunday 7th June 09 • 0800-1300 Cordalba State Forest Run (bush 4WDing) • 1300-1500 GPA, LVT, DUKW rides • 1500-1700 Jeep-in-tarp vs Jeep trailer rowing challenge • 1700-1900 Dinner and showers etc • 1900-late Bonfire Monday 8th June 09 • 0800-1200 GPA, LVT, DUKW rides • 1200-1300 Pack up and farewell |
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Arron,
I am really looking forward to it! Here are some photo's from "Bundy 07" It is the perfect weekend to bring the family. My kids had a ball last year riding in all kinds of MV's. Cheers Jeff |
That ride on Sam's Kenworth was a lot of fun as was the whole weekend. I had my arm out in your photo because I was videoing at the time.
Jeff I agree your kids really enjoyed themselves, including riding in the Coot and Amphicat too. This year I'm looking forward to going swimming in the LVT, DUKW and jeep-in-a-tarp, and if things go well there might also be Weasel rides this year :) I've just put Arron's latest BUNDY SWIM-IN 2009 flyer up on the MJCQ website: http://www.mjcqinc.com/BundySwimIn2009.html Note the Events schedule and location map is on page 2. Click on the thumbnails to download the PDFs and print them off, or view as JPEGs if you prefer. Steve. |
Aaron and Steve,
Good luck with your QLD Swim-In. Sorry you couldn't make it to Corowa. It was a great week. We won't be able to make yours as Jill and I will be in France for D-day +65, and later at War And Peace at Beltring UK. Regards Rick. |
Rick,
I'm sorry I missed Corowa too! I've been a few times. What a great event! Maybe next year..... Anyway have fun at D-day +65. Arron |
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Arron,
Late this afternoon Peter Greer got his fathers Victor outboard going and we took my trailer for a swim at Bunya crossing. Besides a few motor problems it went really well. No leaks. There is heaps of water there at the moment. A few onlookers were scratching there heads. We are going to give it another crack after a few motor repairs then we will be ready to race. The no.4 Aussie trailer floats a lot better than any other trailer because they are so much lighter. Cheers Jeff |
Hi all,
The swim-in is only 4 weeks away........ I can't wait it's going to be great. Anyway I’ve had quite a few people register but if you still haven’t told me please let me know soon. Here are some photos from the May Day weekend to wet your appetite. http://www.willysma.com/BundySwimin/SamLVT.jpg "Look no hands!" Sam Scholz testing the life jackets! http://www.willysma.com/BundySwimin/Sam1LVT.jpg http://www.willysma.com/BundySwimin/DUKW_LVT.jpg Regards Arron |
Bundy swim in
Here we are at Bundy, survived the weekend. We all had a great time thanks to the Walker family for their entertainment, we enjoyed the drives that were planned, and watching the vehicles going into the water and even having the odd ride. There were even interesting times when someone tried to pull his dog into his trailer in the water and he himself fell into the water, later on they were having a trailer race across a dam, the trailer was taking in water and the dog came and jumped into the trailer and the whole thing sunk to the bottom. They had a competition between the tracked vehicles to see who was best there was a M8 greyhound, LVT and a bren gun carrier, guess which one won. We flew up so we would have time to spend with our new mum, dad and uncle dry Bundy. We could get used to this weather up here. We will be flying out tomorrow all stocked up with our supplies.
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Mr and Mrs Hedges invade Qld
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The famous Yass couple invade Queensland. Both were seen in the back of a military vehicle last Sunday evening. No one was sure if it was the famous Yass duo at first as Mrs Hedges has never been caught seated in a military vehicle before today. But sure enough, their identity has been verified. Still not sure if they were on a "cross border raid" or just enjoying the Sunshine in Bundaberg.
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A huge THANKS!!! to Arron, Gav, Rod, and Alan for their hospitality over the weekend. It was a terrific event and everyone had a really great time. the highlights for me were the midnight DUKW ride, the beach driving, the forest trip, the LVT ride, the LVT vs. Stuart race, the trailer race, Jeff floating his jeep in a tarp, and of course catching up with friends. I brought my little 1972 Amphicat six-wheeler in lieu of a finished Weasel (and had engine problems for most of the time).
Jeff and I paddled in the trailer race and came second, but at least we didn't sink! I was exhausted after that. A few pics follow. Some are video frame grabs, hence the reduced quality. Jeff floating his jeep. He reckoned it sat surprisingly level with the floor: http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data...nap-203442.jpg Using Sam's WWII Kenworth M1A1 Wrecker to lift the superstructure onto the other LVT: http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data...nap-200810.jpg Beach driving http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data...107resized.jpg The beautiful half-ton Dodge (WC-21 I think?) ploughing through a mud puddle on the way to the beach: http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data...064resized.jpg Riding in the half-Ton Dodge along the beach. What an experience, you wouldn't be dead for quids: http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data...120resized.jpg Some of the vehicles on the beach trip: http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data...115resized.jpg Weapons Carrier tyre print on sand: http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data...143resized.jpg Danny and Jason's WC-63, and actual Normandy veteran: http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data...249resized.jpg Half-ton Dodge: http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data...217resized.jpg A quick stop in the pine forest: http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data...252resized.jpg Steve. |
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:thup2: What a great weekend!!
I too must thank Arron, Rod, Gav and Alan for all the work they have done to make it so good and spending the entire weekend giving us joy rides. :note: A big thanks to Sam Scholtz, Phill Lloyd, Wayne Kotz and M8 Steve for carting there large vehicles there and not being afraid to show us what there machines are capable of. Also a thanks to those who helped me float the jeep in a tarp. I was mildly confident we could do it until Saturday night Ian Greves told us the last time the club tried it in 1974 the tarp got a cut in it, the jeep sank and had to be recovered by a Diamond T wrecker. Thanks Ian! I am glad we did it unassisted by pumps, cranes or any modern technology.(apart from the black plastic, I was unsure how strong the old canvas was) I am already planing the next stunt with the Jeep. Cheers Jeff |
I would like to thank everyone for coming and bringing their vehicles for a very enjoyable event. I wish I had more time to catch up with everyone but the LVT rides kept me pretty busy. Please keep the photos coming as I didn’t have my camera with me!!!!
Jeff, I have a few more ideas too! |
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Max and Kathy,
I hope you got to see some other sights in Bundy or was it just military vehicles............. :cheers: Anyway for those who may have missed Sam's amphibious landing from an LVT late Monday afternoon here are some pictures. The LVT is semi-floating and was initially taking water once the ramp came down. http://www.willysma.com/BundySwimin/...hibLanding.jpg http://www.willysma.com/BundySwimin/...ibLanding1.jpg |
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Corowa of the north
Great to hear about the event and see the vehicles. Looks like you all had a terrific time. Impressed to see the Greyhound there (a long way) but even more impressed with the pic of Kathy and Max in the Jeep! Priceless!
Now to somehow lure her into a blitz for a pic. :devil: I know what you mean about cold Kathy, I was in Canberra on Tuesday, but apparently it even snowed here in Melbourne. |
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Unbelievable!
Hi all - I heard about it on the grapevine but when I saw the photograph I knew that the world as we know it has finished. KATHY IN A GREEN MACHINE. Max, Max, lock up the tunnels before Kathy starts roaming through them to select some vehicles for herself.
Guess I won't get a Xmas Card this year. :D Bob |
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