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Re: [Aushiker] end to end

You know, one of these days we are going to have to catch up with each other
again mate.
Thanks Andrew.
Harry R


> Good on ya Harry! You have moved on so much since I met you at Torbay way
> back then :-)
>
> Andrew






Mon May 31, 2004 9:48 pm

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Going end to end (we hope) north to south beginning late August. Seeking info from those who've "been there," and those there now. We are two middle aged...
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May 31, 2004
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Lucky, lucky, lucky! I've only completed the 1st half Kalamunda to Donnelly River Village in sections and what I've done has been great. ... I believe posting...
Paul Homes
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May 31, 2004
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... Hi Just a quick response or add to Paul's comments in relation to posting parcels. As Paul notes, most Post Offices are only open Monday to Friday ...
Andrew Priest
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May 31, 2004
12:17 pm

Yes Balingup! The section Collie to Donnelly River Village (with Balingup in the middle) is the one I have just completed. My food purchasing experiences...
Paul Homes
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May 31, 2004
12:53 pm

... I could imagine! It was a shocker but the accommodation at the Backpackers I also found to be fantastic. ... I agree 100%. This is my preferred approach,...
Andrew Priest
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May 31, 2004
1:14 pm

Yep, I bought metho at Balingup. Paul ... -- Paul Homes Booragoon Western Australia P.S. I get so much "spam mail" every day that many my emails are trashed...
Paul Homes
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May 31, 2004
1:18 pm

... Nothing a windshield can't solve and damn sight lighter :-) Andrew [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Andrew Priest
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Jun 3, 2004
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I can only report on personal experience - There's no question the gas stoves are lighter just as there's no question the Trangia is more wind proof and...
Paul Homes
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Jun 3, 2004
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... Nothing like it Paul. ... More stable anyway. I have made windscreens to use with my SuperFly and found this is just as functional. The Trangia a dated...
Andrew Priest
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Jun 3, 2004
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I look forward to our next walk together, Andrew. You can try to convert me, then. Paul ... -- Paul Homes Booragoon Western Australia P.S. I get so much "spam...
Paul Homes
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Jun 3, 2004
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... Here here, The Trangia is stable in almost all conditions. Built in wind shield, helps enormously. As there are no high tech parts, nothing can break or...
Steve Davies
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Jun 6, 2004
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... Can't comment on the Pocket Rocket but have used my SuperFly in far from ideal conditions with a homemade very light windshield ... sorry but can't fathom...
Andrew Priest
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Jun 7, 2004
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Harry here. Just finished to Pemberton, great weather only one day of rain. Plenty of food along the way, have to be selective at Balingup but Donnely River...
Rossiter
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Jun 1, 2004
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... Good on ya Harry! You have moved on so much since I met you at Torbay way back then :-) Andrew [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Andrew Priest
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Jun 1, 2004
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I found the "Post Office" at Pemberton is open on sundays as it is a store as well they will give you a parcel if you have ID but nothing else from the post...
Rossiter
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Jun 1, 2004
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You know, one of these days we are going to have to catch up with each other again mate. Thanks Andrew. Harry R...
Rossiter
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Hi Cherie Some further comments/suggestions to add to those already received from Paul et al. ... Supermarkets here. The main two supermarket chains are Coles...
Andrew Priest
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Jun 3, 2004
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Andrew and Members. I started off with a metho stove last year and found them reliable but slow (who is in a hurry anyway !) BUT, I went and bought a Pocket...
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Jun 3, 2004
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... Get into Gear Testing!!!! :-) Andrew [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Andrew Priest
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Jun 3, 2004
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I agree. Neville....
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I have two packs set up, one for when I go by myself (very light) and one for when I go with my wife (very heavy) the rocket goes in the light pack as I like...
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... My approach is slightly different. I have a gear box which has my standard stuff in it, that is what I pretty much need for me. What finally gets picked...
Andrew Priest
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Jun 4, 2004
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... joins ... Good idea very similar to what I do. ... you ... No, I keep it in a large bag as per the instructions but thanks for asking. ... There is almost...
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... More I reckon. I am in around 30+ groups and forums, not that I keep up that much. ... What! You didn't take my advice :-) What did you buy? Do I suspect...
Andrew Priest
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Jun 4, 2004
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... Sorry mate, but I settled on an Osprey Crescent 90 and my wife liked the Macpac Esprit both at Paddy Pallins. Harry....
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... Nice packs. At least you got one Macpac :-) Andrew [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Andrew Priest
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Jun 4, 2004
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And just when I was begining to like you Harry!!! Now my lunch is ruined! See Andrew, I just couldn't help myself, I feel like bait!!! Mike ... From:...
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Does this mean the buzzer will go everytime I walk into a Mountain Designs store from now on alerting the staff to a traitor from the opposition. I was going...
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