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Old 02-04-09, 09:44
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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.
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Old 03-04-09, 03:35
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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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Old 05-04-09, 11:19
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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
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Old 08-05-09, 04:06
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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.


"Look no hands!" Sam Scholz testing the life jackets!





Regards
Arron

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Old 08-06-09, 04:03
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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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Old 09-06-09, 10:06
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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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Old 10-06-09, 00:47
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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:



Using Sam's WWII Kenworth M1A1 Wrecker to lift the superstructure onto the other LVT:



Beach driving



The beautiful half-ton Dodge (WC-21 I think?) ploughing through a mud puddle on the way to the beach:



Riding in the half-Ton Dodge along the beach. What an experience, you wouldn't be dead for quids:



Some of the vehicles on the beach trip:



Weapons Carrier tyre print on sand:



Danny and Jason's WC-63, and actual Normandy veteran:



Half-ton Dodge:



A quick stop in the pine forest:



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Old 10-06-09, 23:53
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The famous Yass couple invade Queensland.
Grant I have been previously in military vehicles over the last 33 years so I can honestly say the novelty has worn off, some take a lot longer to get to this stage than others. Just when I thought it was safe you appear with the camera for proof. Max just lets people think I never show an interest or go with him for a ride as his memory has faded over the years and I am really camera shy, unlike some other members of this family.

Kathy
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