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Old 09-03-09, 13:02
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Just talking to Jan

There are over 60 military vehicles in town, absolute record at this point whats the estimate for Saturday.

Last night there were more Blitz's than Jeeps but this might have reversed tonight.

The Oze Ampib has arrived and tested the waters!

So far 3 Blitz Ambulances.

Everyone is to go to Ball Park to register and get their goody Bags.

We are waiting for Swiss Chris arrival tomorrow.

There has been some small mechanical issues but overall everything is going far beter than expected.


My plan is to leave at lunch time tomorrow. Can't wait; it's going to be huge.


People are already registering for next year !!

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Old 10-03-09, 23:11
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We loaded these onto Hugh's truck yesterday afternoon after finding a convenient loading dock in an antiques yard.

They are now safely in Corowa. Front one is Swiss Chris' F15 and the rear one a C15A belonging to Russell Hughes.
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Old 11-03-09, 14:21
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Chris and I rolled into Corowa this evening after the scenic tour via Seville, Healesville, Glenburn then through Yea to Benalla and Corowa.

Lots of nice CMPs here including Howard's cab 12 and the Hedges' cab 11. There are also THREE CMP ambulances here - and it's only Wednesday!

Have caught up with a lot of MLU-ers already. For those about to depart don't forget the group shot at 12.30 Sat - meet in front of the cherry picker at the airport.
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Old 12-03-09, 01:04
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G'Day all have a great time at Corowa. I met a fiew of you early in the week but unfortunatly I had to return home Tuesday night as my Father had a massive heart attack ad passed away. His funeral will be Monday then life will have to go on. My blitz is still at Corowa and hopefully will be in the parade. I have arranged a lift down with a truck on Saturday to pick the blitz up I will try to get in a fiew quick hellows but the truck driver won't want to waste too much time. Bob I hope the dash isof some use to you. Thank you for the support you have given me.
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Old 12-03-09, 01:27
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G'Day all have a great time at Corowa. I met a fiew of you early in the week but unfortunatly I had to return home Tuesday night as my Father had a massive heart attack ad passed away. His funeral will be Monday then life will have to go on. My blitz is still at Corowa and hopefully will be in the parade. I have arranged a lift down with a truck on Saturday to pick the blitz up I will try to get in a fiew quick hellows but the truck driver won't want to waste too much time. Bob I hope the dash isof some use to you. Thank you for the support you have given me.
Regards Robert.
Hello Robert,

Sorry to hear your sad news, I have just gone through the same with my mother in January so know how you feel.

After all your hard work getting the Blitz on the road, at least you got it to Corowa, always next year though.

best regards, Richard
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Old 12-03-09, 03:37
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... as you probably now, I arrived with Keefy last evening.

I had my second drive today, around the river. Doesn't she look beautiful??
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Old 12-03-09, 03:39
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... Keefy filming John Belfield's Water Buffalo
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Old 12-03-09, 03:38
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Our sincere condolences, Robert. May he Rest In Peace.

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Old 15-03-09, 13:55
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Just talking to Jan

My plan is to leave at lunch time tomorrow. Can't wait; it's going to be huge.

Tim Scriven
Made it in time for breakfast!

Corowa has seen some progress since last year, including a new McDonalds store.

Of course, Somebody had to christen the Drive-thru! I suppose they were lucky it wasn't opened last year otherwise they might have had an M3 Stuart perform the task!
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Old 15-03-09, 13:59
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.... here is the official MLU group picture from Saturday
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Old 15-03-09, 15:58
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nice picture thanks Bruce .......... BUT one thing missing

you all have no snow !

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Old 16-03-09, 00:45
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G'Day All
We got home to Sunny Ganmain yesterday afternoon, absolutely buggered!
You can tell the Kids had a great time, they were as cranky & ratty as buggery last night & slept right through to about 7.30 this morning.
The old 1964 International did the job well, and used only 100 litres of diesel in total for the trip of around 440km.
I arrived on the Wednesday afternoon along with work mate Lee who until a few weeks ago knew very little about Blitz Trucks.
The little F15 drew a lot of attention (rightly so!) while parked at the camp site and on its many tours of the caravan park leading up to the parade. By Thursday afternoon We had shaken many hands and Lee became an authority on all things F15!
Ganmain Tony (and Cleveland) turned up on Thursday & my Boys arrived very early Saturday Morning with mate Glenn who left Wagga Wagga at 4.15am to make the parade.
After some headaches regarding the F15's road permit (it seems rules not only vary from state-to-state, but town-to-town) a permit was acquired and drove 2nd in line of the Blitz's to the Hedges' #11 cab Chev.
Saturday night was well rounded off with a feast fit for a king!
If anyone has a photo of my truck in the parade I would appreciate a copy.
It was great to catch up once again, and I am sorry that there were many, many people I did not get the opportunity to meet. But there is always next year!
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Old 16-03-09, 00:51
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Just a couple of more pictures!
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Old 16-03-09, 03:44
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We all had a really good time, wonderful to see so many Blitzes.

Howard, good to see you've posted a photo of the oldest Blitz attending, besides the other one I guess that will please Max...
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