The final count down

Suba · Post by **Suba** » Fri May 16, 2008 1:31 pm

Yeah we know what you guys are going through . both trips QLD we did around 11,000 km per trip ,first trip up through birdsville. It will all be worth it , get ready to enjoy yourselves.

Mike.

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Fri May 16, 2008 1:50 pm

BYB-01 wrote:I'm not stressed at all about being ready. I just got no money yet.

I'm sure brumbyrunner would have some work for willing bullcatcher drivers

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Fri May 16, 2008 1:53 pm

BYB-01 wrote:I'm not stressed at all about being ready. I just got no money yet.

I'm sure brumbyrunner would make you a nice offer to be his full time mechanic

Subaman · Post by **Subaman** » Fri May 16, 2008 2:54 pm

I cant wait till you get one of these "family things" Wilbur, you could do the trip ten times in the last year and still stress about what to bring and where to fit it all each time you go. You fill the Hilux now with the gear for one person, try packing it for 4 , I remember the days before kids and how easy it was to shoot away for the weekend, I used to come home from work at 11pm at night, pack the car in about 15mins and go, the funny thing is I will be kiddie free in a few years and you will prolly have a bus full LOL

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Fri May 16, 2008 3:44 pm

LOL, a bus full of little Wilburs. I can just picture them all out tip-toeing around being vewy vewy quiet hunting things, then a little Wilbur will get an attack of the giggles and the big Wilbur will be going off.

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Fri May 16, 2008 4:11 pm

Roflmao, funny buggers aren't ya. I'd have to get one of those girlfriend or wife things before I get one of those family things.
If it ever happens I'll have to trade the ute on a troopy or a dirty big dual cab f-truck. Just so I can still take the tribe and all my gear

vincentvega · Post by **vincentvega** » Fri May 16, 2008 4:29 pm

thank god my other half is a teacher - its best contraceptive available

Post by **Captain Obvious** » Fri May 16, 2008 4:37 pm

bec i in childcare and still wants them danger, hhmmmm me things she has rocks in head!!

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Sat May 17, 2008 8:37 pm

Getting things sorted. Not fixed but shuffled. Still have a hold up on work so it looks like I might have to come back from Fraser a day or two earlier to fit in some work to throw some trusses up. Should be all sweet if I can manage that.

You would think a major building company would be able to organize to have trusses ready for you and the slab the correct size before they call on the carpenters. It has really thrown a spanner in the works.

Post by **Captain Obvious** » Sat May 17, 2008 9:18 pm

well ive made progress, started to see how every thing fits on the car today, looking good so far!!!

Suby Wan Kenobi · Post by **Suby Wan Kenobi** » Mon May 19, 2008 9:03 pm

The list is getting shorter but as it stands now i have to :
Swap the Ac evaporator and get AC regassed
Instal the engine and all other bits
Make a new SS exhaust
Change rear hub bearings
Finish off camper so it water tight
New bearings for trailer.
Clean out camper for Fraser.
and some other things i have forgotten till tomorrow

Night all......

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Tue May 20, 2008 8:56 am

I'm booked in tomorrow for a new exhaust

I've also started checking off things and packing up my tuff-a-boxes.

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Tue May 20, 2008 10:33 am

But looks like I'm a man down. The mate I was going to bring can't come now, so I'll be going solo again.

vincentvega · Post by **vincentvega** » Tue May 20, 2008 10:57 am

oh well. that makes 2 of us then...

I have already bought stock of red bull. Where do you get no doze cheap??

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Tue May 20, 2008 11:11 am

Woolworths, servos etc
You'll be fine.

stamp_licker · Post by **stamp_licker** » Tue May 20, 2008 6:07 pm

vincentvega wrote:Where do you get no doze cheap??

I'm on the no doze supers at the moment.You'll be right Dane.Are you planning on driving to longreach in a day.

Post by **Captain Obvious** » Tue May 20, 2008 7:09 pm

no dont thiink we are will, and dont worry dane you will have me to listen to to keep you awake!!

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Tue May 20, 2008 7:59 pm

You guys make me laugh!

You're not even trying to get a racing car ready!

Suby Wan Kenobi · Post by **Suby Wan Kenobi** » Tue May 20, 2008 8:32 pm

No but the Liberty is back in one piece and the exhaust is done and sounds nice (not leaking)

AC gets gassed tomorrow arvo and the trailer to finish before prepping the camper for Fraser.

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Wed May 21, 2008 3:35 am

I'm putting a lift in my wagon today and the rear diff and brakes. Might start packing later on-ish too. Only 2 sleeps until we leave.