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Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Tue 05 Mar, 2019 7:56 pm
by Neo
north-north-west wrote:Waste of a very nice body to get it in that (lack of) colour.


The only colour issue is the STS tarp!
As for the car, Matt grey with vertical stripes would do too.

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Tue 05 Mar, 2019 7:58 pm
by Neo
PS it's 11yo under 100K for a quarter of new price. Or 1/8-1/16 of a Bentley ;)

Emptied boot today and refined pantry items, ready to roll out.

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Tue 05 Mar, 2019 9:07 pm
by crollsurf
Flogging a Bentley Sports down a dirt track to get to the trail head...

You'd be the Bunker Spreckels of bushwalking

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Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Tue 05 Mar, 2019 9:19 pm
by Neo
Found a FB group called Birds of Oz, loads of great photos from members, worth a look!

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Mon 01 Apr, 2019 9:14 am
by Huntsman247
Anyone planning on getting married?
Kathmandu has just brought out a goretex wedding dress for April fools.

https://www.kathmandu.com.au/all-weather-wedding-dress

Anyone come across any April 1st products today?

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Sat 02 Nov, 2019 6:00 pm
by Neo
The plastic handle came off my modified steak knife, now its UL!

Also good as a bread knife.

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Tue 05 Nov, 2019 6:42 pm
by michael_p

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Tue 05 Nov, 2019 6:58 pm
by crollsurf
michael_p wrote:This was an interesting read: https://www.adventure-journal.com/2019/ ... ckcountry/
Funny how the Yanks trademark "Ugg", no dramas. An American company calling themselves "Ugg Australia" no less. But when it hits home...

Suck it up, they've been playing this game on the rest of the World for ages.

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Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Wed 06 Nov, 2019 7:17 am
by north-north-west
Wonder when they're going to hit overseas companies, such as the UnZud meal makers?

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Thu 07 Nov, 2019 12:54 pm
by crollsurf
Apology letter from Backcountry. Don't know if they mean it or not but it does show not sucking it up and getting angry can make a difference
https://www.backcountry.com/sc/a-letter-to-our-community

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Sat 07 Dec, 2019 9:04 pm
by Neo
How good is the Bureau of Meterology forcast!

Helps me on an almost daily basis to choose camp and angle of my shelter, or to book in somewhere/go stay at a mates place.

The last few years I take any rain forecast with a grain of salt, but wind changes and temps are spot on.

Another good weather app is yr.no

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Wed 08 Jan, 2020 7:45 pm
by Neo
Im a big fan of the green hue of bushwalk dot com!

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Wed 08 Jan, 2020 8:50 pm
by peregrinator
Neo wrote:Im a big fan of the green hue of bushwalk dot com!


I've always been undecided about the hue, even after using this wonderful site for many a year. But at least I know at a cursory glance which tab is open.

I'm decidedly hostile towards people who believe that white text on a black background is effective.

Um, back to serious issues . . .

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Sat 21 Mar, 2020 7:45 pm
by Neo
Note to self, download something... before going off range.

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Sat 04 Jul, 2020 8:26 pm
by Neo
Full moon tomorrow Sunday 5 July.
Moonrise 4:56pm EST. About the same time as sunset.

Sunrise and sunset can be cool but, I've seen a few.

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Fri 18 Sep, 2020 5:48 pm
by Huntsman247
https://www.google.com/amp/s/thesmartlo ... bbish/amp/

Hilarious. Wouldn't it be great if rubbish was mailed back to everyone that left it. Nasty paper flowers and all.

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Sat 19 Sep, 2020 12:02 am
by crollsurf
[Deleted] so I got Root Canal therapy on one of my teeth and on the way home, I thought getting a bottle of Scotch would be a good idea. It worked well as a pain killer and I did get a sleep in but probably wasn't a great idea.

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Sat 19 Sep, 2020 7:22 am
by Lamont
Go Essendon, you lazy bludgers.

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Mon 21 Sep, 2020 8:12 am
by Lamont
crollsurf wrote:[Deleted] so I got Root Canal therapy on one of my teeth and on the way home, I thought getting a bottle of Scotch would be a good idea. It worked well as a pain killer and I did get a sleep in but probably wasn't a great idea.

Crazy kid.

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Mon 21 Sep, 2020 8:13 am
by Lamont
Sons and daughters of the 'scray. Woof

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Mon 21 Sep, 2020 1:00 pm
by oldpiscator
crollsurf wrote:[Deleted] so I got Root Canal therapy on one of my teeth and on the way home, I thought getting a bottle of Scotch would be a good idea. It worked well as a pain killer and I did get a sleep in but probably wasn't a great idea.


So which was the most painful - the procedure or the bill at the end :roll: ?

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Mon 21 Sep, 2020 1:21 pm
by crollsurf
oldpiscator wrote:
crollsurf wrote:[Deleted] so I got Root Canal therapy on one of my teeth and on the way home, I thought getting a bottle of Scotch would be a good idea. It worked well as a pain killer and I did get a sleep in but probably wasn't a great idea.


So which was the most painful - the procedure or the bill at the end :roll: ?

I was warned about the price, $2500!!! There doesn't seem to be such a thing as cheap dentistry. There's get it done for less and then pay again to get it done properly. Or hand over your childrens inheritance and get it done right the first time.

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Tue 22 Sep, 2020 8:16 pm
by Neo
How are the Bogong moths this year, many about?

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Thu 01 Oct, 2020 4:24 pm
by Lamont
They're back-of a sort. Phil looks happy to pick up the sticks. Keep him out of trouble I s'pose. :lol:

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Mon 05 Oct, 2020 1:46 am
by MaryLo1987
trekker76 wrote:Anyone like tardigrades, the worlds toughest animal?

https://www.livescience.com/57985-tardigrade-facts.html

I wish I was a Tardigrade. Otherwise, I don't have enough stamina on long hikes and walks. But seriously, tardigrades will survive even in space.

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Thu 08 Oct, 2020 7:01 pm
by Neo
Funny. I'm always seeing photos of nice ultralight backpacks, with the stretch mesh pockets chockablock with stuff.

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Thu 08 Oct, 2020 7:08 pm
by crollsurf
Neo wrote:Funny. I'm always seeing photos of nice ultralight backpacks, with the stretch mesh pockets chockablock with stuff.
Haha, guilty as charged because it would sit a lot better closer to your back.

I try and carry only my PLB and headlamp in the back pocket. But sometimes my snack and my wet weather gear and a hip flask and...

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Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Thu 08 Oct, 2020 7:21 pm
by Neo
Maybe the thru-hikers bear barrels take up half the main volume!

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Mon 17 Jan, 2022 7:02 pm
by Neo
Well how about that. Loading for February it looks like I have unintentionally amassed a UL kit. Complete with three options that make numerous games and skill development. Just add backpack, shelter, foamie and spare clothes.

Yep I've been a guide for a few years now.
Edit, a variety of tents and backpacks to choose from :) :)

Re: the No Particular Topic topic

PostPosted: Tue 18 Jan, 2022 9:24 am
by Moondog55
That's one heck of a First-Aide container; does it float?