Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Coolabah and south again .

So many mosquitos.... let's get out of here ! I had 2 aborted launches trying to launch cross wind to the road and surrounded by trees with 40kg on your back . I decided to change roads and get the wind in my face , much better... off and away !
Launched from many of the "closed roads due to flooding" in the area . Initally we were going to go west at Bourke the day before and head over towards Moree, but the roads are closed due to the high water. A quick climb out to 1000ft and tail wind again 74 km /hr then 80, then at 1800ft haha... 105 km/hr with speed bar . Again leaving my ground team behind, catch me if you can ! Nyngan coming up ,just as I hit the edge of town the first bumps hit ... oh here we go again air grew cold , wind shifted, road changed direction now it was drop down to 300ft hang on and see how far I can ride it out.... I was on the ground by 8:30am and 103 km later . Landed at a dirt air strip a station. Owners said make yourself at home and we went itto town . Coffee and meat pies for breaky , and a swim at the pools for some laps. Most all small towns have outdoor pools and are in good shape nice way to spend a few hrs. Washing cloths and waiting... waiting .. wiating !
Evening flight getting off at about 5pm , moderate north winds storm Cunimbs to the south a 20 km flight and I was on the ground again. ground speed was 64km hr. then 54, then 45 and I could seethe change comming , cold air and SE winds ahead time to land , her comes the shit for the next 3 days !
We are not sitting in the rain , on the side of the road . This morning after we went out delayed due to some light showers , get ready start the motor uhh start the motor ..... no go , no spark ! Damn ,it also stared to get windy... abort the day !
Changed some electronic the parts on the motor and still no go , let change the motor now . so that is what Craig is doing the others are fixing broken parts on everything, mainly the camper ,and doing the internet thing ! Camper is falling apart slowly ! Let see if wombat our camper , will make it ?? Now sitting in the rain trying to decide where to go and when , forecast is for 3 days of rain, heavy at times !
Life in the outback !! cheers

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