Outback Expedition for a Yankee

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	Re: Outback Expedition for a Yankee « Reply #10 on: October 11, 2010, 01:38:25 pm »

One other thing, mate. I live in Perth so if you come by here, a visit is in order. At least coffee.

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	Re: Outback Expedition for a Yankee « Reply #11 on: October 11, 2010, 01:56:38 pm »

I will remember that. Thanks

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	Re: Outback Expedition for a Yankee « Reply #12 on: October 11, 2010, 02:12:08 pm »

Here is my little tit bit don't hire a vehicle just buy one like a camper you wont regret it and you can always sell it when you leave it's a bit like money in the bank if you see what I mean.

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	Re: Outback Expedition for a Yankee « Reply #13 on: October 11, 2010, 02:51:36 pm »

I was considering that.

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	Re: Outback Expedition for a Yankee « Reply #14 on: October 11, 2010, 05:00:46 pm »

Sean, I see you are getting sound advice, yes our outback is unforgiving, the biggest danger of all is becoming lost and lack of water.
..... Learn essential bush skills.
..... Always, I mean always carry a GPS with the co-ordinates of your camp/vehicle.
..... Never walk away from your camp/vehicle without at least one litre of water on your person.
..... Always plan to have at least 4.5 litres of water/day with you when visiting remote locations.

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Read this manual and read again until you are very familiar with contents "WA POLICE ACADEMY BUSHCRAFT & SURVIVAL GUIDE"

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Some basics to get you partly prepared, there is much more when you begin to stock up on essential equipment which has been partly covered in other posts.
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	Re: Outback Expedition for a Yankee « Reply #15 on: October 11, 2010, 05:53:45 pm »

A wealth of information. Thanks.

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	Re: Outback Expedition for a Yankee « Reply #16 on: October 29, 2010, 05:09:34 pm »

Hi Sean,
How's your preparations for the trip down under coming along?
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	Re: Outback Expedition for a Yankee « Reply #17 on: October 29, 2010, 07:58:03 pm »

Think I got the logistics part figured. Now just a matter of stashing up some more cash... not too far off, but I like LOTS of expendable cash when I travel. I think that come our summertime I may have enough to stay 2-3 weeks.

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	Re: Outback Expedition for a Yankee « Reply #18 on: October 29, 2010, 08:25:00 pm »

After Rereading this post, I have to post again.

When I was 5 my father took us to Turkey on a posting in the military.

I remember looking out the plane window with the pilot stating , "We are now passing over Ireland. "

I thought to my self, SOME DAY I WILL BE THERE.

1979 I joined the USAF, and my first post was the UK. I met a Irish woman and married her.

Spent all of my time off in Killaloe Ire.

Ireland was Good, Wife was a Witch. Sure wish I never Looked out that Window!

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	Re: Outback Expedition for a Yankee « Reply #19 on: October 30, 2010, 04:06:44 am »

You have me in hysterics

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