north-north-west wrote:It's going to be a little awkward whichever side of the creek he walks up. Eastern side has a better vehicle track beside the canal, but that means crossing a scrubby sided creek just before reaching it. Oh well, at least he's safe for the night.
north-north-west wrote:. But he's stronger.
Azza wrote:Some nasty weather on the way..
http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts/strathgordon.shtml
http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts/melaleuca.shtml
That''s not going to make it a pleasant time in the SW.
Mowser wrote:Surely walking the road to Scotts Peak is an attractive option now? Surely a whole lot quicker and less taxing. If he can reach Scotts Peak in the next 2 days I think he can make it. But then there's more river crossings. Crossing river will most likely be pumping.....
ILUVSWTAS wrote:north-north-west wrote:. But he's stronger.
Not so sure about that, in his weakened state I'd back you in a fair fight.
stepbystep wrote:I reckon Pedder is easier to paddle and navigate than Gordon, pushing into the lee of the islands might be ok....*&%$#! hard work still!
beardless wrote:Does anyone know the reason for the 21 September deadline. Is that 50 days? When his food will run out? Or something else?
mikeb wrote:What are the possibilities of getting the Nomenclature Board to agree on a non-Indigenous name nowadays? If the land is vested in Hydro Tas (as the island is) then I guess they would also need to support?
farefam wrote:Hope someone will be waiting for him with a burger or three at the end.
mikeb wrote:Be nice to acknowledge his remarkable effort for posterity by naming an unnamed natural feature after him - some initial thoughts are Belgian Isle, Louise-Philippe Island or Louphi Island?
What are the possibilities of getting the Nomenclature Board to agree on a non-Indigenous name nowadays? If the land is vested in Hydro Tas (as the island is) then I guess they would also need to support?
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