Newnes weekend away

[Rally]

Just returned from a most enjoyable weekend away at Newnes. The Forrie once again was playing with the big boys- and once again did not put a wheel wrong. A number of the others when I spoke to them expected me to have difficulties, and were surprised I did not. Of course, on the highway the Forrie creams them, yet could go everywhere the tracks took us. The one exception was where the track had been washed away by recent heavy rain and no one even tried.

There were so many water splashing everywhere- I cannot remember seeing so many puddles before. One was quite deep- water up over the bonnet. But really nothing bothered the little Forrie. When we had to do the river crossing, again the water came up over the bonnet. The return trip was a little easier- maybe the river level had dropped. A great campfire and good company rounded out a nice weekend away. Here are some photos- more to come when other send them to me

 

[mr turbo]

There were so many water splashing everywhere- I cannot remember seeing so many puddles before. One was quite deep- water up over the bonnet. But really nothing bothered the little Forrie. When we had to do the river crossing, again the water came up over the bonnet. The return trip was a little easier- maybe the river level had dropped.

Great trip report & pics Rally :ebiggrin:
Your Forry looks great too, now that you have the front bar fitted

If it's the river crossing I'm thinking about, it's a beauty :iconwink:

Is it the one just down from the Newnes Hotel, with the sandy entry & exit that leads to the historic walk & brick ovens ?

If my memory serves me correctly, there's a great camp site there too

Looks like you had a great relaxing w-end away & great weather too
Will be great to see some more pics of the trip, once they become available :biggrin:

Regards
Mr Turbo

 

[Rally]

Yes- that is the river crossing. Bit higher than usual I think with all the rain. Heavy rain/thunderstorm last night with plenty of lightning as you'd expect

 

[NachaLuva]

Great photos Rally. You seem to have a pretty good eye for lizards, a lot of people miss em & even fewer manage to photograph em.

Great shot of the mountaintop breaking through the clouds... :biggrin:

Love the mud on the bonnet lol. Do you have a snorkel?

Bull bar looks great :iconwink:

 

[Rally]

With all the water crossings I have done of late, I might have to go and give Kevin's car a closer look as I am worried about water ingestion. Been too lazy to do diff breathers so I might need to change the oil. Again.

 

[carljwnc]

Looks like a fantastic time!!!:ebiggrin:

Front bar looks great. Glad you were able to take it out right off the bat.

Can't wait to see more pics.

 

[NachaLuva]

A little off topic, just noticed Rally has topped the 2000 posts mark

Congrats & thanks for the interesting comments & helpful advice :biggrin:

 

[dirtyRU]

Looks like it was a great trip Rally. That front bar is wicked, no longer the poverty package

 

[Kevin]

Looks like fun Rally!

 

[Rally]

Here's another one of the Forrie in action.


EDIT- Problem with photo

 

[eden]

nice one mate. where did you camp? looks like a good spot

 

[Rally]

In the national park.

Where have you been?

 

[eden]

i've been lurking around just a bit quite. been busy studying and slowly starting up a business

 

[Kevin]

^ good onya Eden - electrical?

 

[mr turbo]

i've been lurking around just a bit quite. been busy studying and slowly starting up a business

How's it going stranger, long time mate

Regards
Mr Turbo

 

[eden]

^ good onya Eden - electrical?

yes mate, getting into other fields as well. audio, data, security, plc's etc

How's it going stranger, long time mate

has been a while mate, looking forward to a few trips and catching up soon. maybe when it cools down a bit. although this summers been a bit soft.

p.s. sorry for off topic hijack.

 

[Shiv]

Great to see the Forry went well even after all the rain that region has copped!

Love the mud on the bonnet :ebiggrin:

 

[apsilon]

Nice little trip. It's a great area, there's still stuff around there I haven't seen.