Hi Derrick, time to catch up a bit. According to my "plan", I should be in Melbourne on Oct 10th, 11th, planning to visit maybe 1 or 2 days. Def. can catch up for a bite. Maybe you can recommend decent accommodations close to that time?
G'day fellow IBA'ers. Coming down under for a trip
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Hi, time to catch up a bit, as time is getting closer now. According to my "planned schedule" I should be in Lake Entrance on 2nd Oct. If the offer is open, would love to meet up.
That is awesome, much appreciated. Will make contact again once I'm on the ground.
Hey Martin, If things go according to plan I should be coming through Canberra (your home base I believe) on Oct 1, 2nd ish.
We look forward to seeing you Sjef, no problem if your dates need to flex, and don't forget you are welcome to stay with us.
Also, if you don't mind some company on your ride down to Victoria I can tag along, as I have some things to do in Melbourne and country Vic.
Hi Martin, that sounds awesome, and yeah would love to have your company on the ride. Was planning to go to Kiandra (Olaf's recommendation) on the way down after leaving Canberra.
Sjef, the road into Kiandra from Canberra is a real good one, with some good options from Kiandra onwards into Victoria.
Awesome, sounds like we have a ride.
Hello my good friends down under. Only 2 days before travel and my world changed. Yesterday was a perfect day to get a nice paramotor flight in, and on the launch at full speed I tripped, and under full speed drove myself in to ground. Results, the paramotor totalled but more importantly my left arm has multiple fractures including the socket broken off. Tomorrow I will be going in for surgery. So clearly and sadly, my trip downunder is now cancelled for the second time. I'm very sorry about this obviously and was definitely looking forward to meet up with old and new friends. I will keep my plan alive and on the very next opportunity will make it happen.
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What's that old story about man wasn't supposed to fly [unless in a very big bird". Bugger, that definitely threw a spanner in your works. Next time, two weeks out from flying down under wrap yourself in cotton wool and stay grounded till final liftoff. It gives me longer to finalize our food menu. Just joking, stay safe and heal well. Cheers.
Gee Sjef, really sorry to hear that mate!
Here's hoping for a quick and good recovery, there will be time for another trip Downunder and we look forward to seeing you then. In the meantime all the best on the recovery.
Here's hoping for a quick and good recovery, there will be time for another trip Downunder and we look forward to seeing you then. In the meantime all the best on the recovery.
Yeah Martin, surgery behind me now and hopefully recovery is swift to get this back on line,
HaHa thanks Graham, yeah a little interruption in the timeline, but I'll make it happen soon enough. Got more steel to bring along now.
Hey Oz Folks, I am happy to report that my trip down under is BACK ON!!!!!! Will be very close to the same dates this year, late Sept to late Oct. Obviously I still have all your contact info and as the seasons progress we'll catch back up. Busy riding season this year with some big rides. Looking forward to all of it.