map sheet of Australia with some
600odd maps that are somewhat better than the old school atlas
I wouldn't move without the 20 or so applicable to my intended trip
Where i will be starting at Port Augusta south Australia. to me the detail
is very important. I also carry the particular road maps for this journey
PT Augasta is said to be the cross roads of Australia as most people will traverse
thru the port going east - west or north-south. Was nearly chosen as the site for
the National capitial [Canberra], its the gateway to "The center" and has a wonderful
National Australian Native Garden, Our most predominant rail links pass thru here too
Yes time is getting very close to "GO" so setting up site here. A friend will be posting for me as
that is the easiest way to set it up. My associated comment will be for those people mainly overseas who don't know
a lot about Australia, a bit similar to the Americans post on Ivanpath and what to do around that area.
If it offends you ...simply don't read...if you can do better , then why haven,t you, don't let a half dozen tinnes do your critic.
succeed or fail only time will tell. But whatever it will be a hell of a trip. Some 2.500 ks and 4 mths endurance. So that would
be at least 20ks per day for 120 days, or 150 days at 16.6kpd, so good breezes will push things along and quite days will
bring out the UkUleleys.....Looking at the BOM for the last few years and now with the met eye the wind will favour me
Justo, i knew you would be intrigued, but just of now i cannot reveal more than one can see at the moment,
all in good time. An interesting story has intrigue, and surprise, and a touch of madness " outside the box"
high viz road gear......a must for any landyachty
I think my dress maker had some fun here
that's one problem out of the way...........
i do indeed ricko, i anticipated heaVY RAINS SO I CARRY ENOUGH TUBES TO FLOAT A RIVER, that being the hard thing
at least the ground will have some compaction while there is moisture around it has been so dry that it had turned to bulldust,
Had brecky with a few intelligent friends today including my artist, and she unveiled the sail paint job "WOW" it's great, i took the first photo
in the pub dinning room, of the main and jib "WOW, WOW". Do you think i can get the camera to down load to the computer, something
has been upset in the cameras programming and i have just spent 5 hours of frustration trying, bugger, bugger, bugger, no luck.
So next available photos may come next week after rain clears, sail art has to be sealed, cant be done with moisture around
Best of luck Joe. Looking forward to seeing the sail pics and some adventure images.
I trust you'll go easy on yourself during the trip, and you get a good breeze to push you along.
I just had a truck breakdown last week while spotlighting; only a 15km walk back to camp at 4am but it was enough for me that day 
first look...Artist at work....Barbara Palmer
here we see the stock men who bought the cattle down on routes i will traverse
now days the cattle/stock come in road trains, where once 1500 miles took a few mths
now days 24 hrs. A lot of the stockmen were our aboriginal people, great horse people
who knew the lay of the land. Many are dead, bones rotting somewhere, forgotten by most, but not all.
And the Boss Drover, a hard man, who had the task of getting the mob to market, in good condition
thanks Barbara, big full dress show tomorrow with local paper, The Bunyip, Gawler
That's the jib John Flynn on camel, Flynn of the inland, one instigator of The Australian Inland Mission
The flying Doctor network with it's mantle of safety. Flynn saw the need for medical stations or bush hospitals,
and managed to achieve, the setting up of many throughout Australia. Places where a broken limb can be fixed,
a mother can give birth , or a child with problems can receive help, and later school of the air for education
I reckon if the sails survive the trip they would charity auction for a good price!
they'll survive so will I......open the bidding TP1
the works name or title is " And leisurely the cattle pass " from the poem by
A, B. Paterson "Banjo", " With the cattle ", verse 8 line 3, read the poem it is a great one!
remiss of me to not mention....this artwork has been painted both sides of the sails, mirror image
You're an artist giberjoe.
You're doing something great. From here my sincere support.
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OK i'll start the bidding $1.00!
put me down for $50
Photo session with the Gawler Bunyip photographer for
possible article soon. We'll let you know.
Gibberjoe you should carry a spinnaker. I did many tests with (spinnaker / gennaker) sail and I think that will help much.
justo, to late what you see is what i have, i would have great problems handling a spinnaker,
and it would / could restrict forward vision. so have to go with what i have, only a couple of days to start.....yippee
Great to see you are on schedule Gibba. All the best for an enjoyable and successful venture....wok
well i am in for a great trip according to my totem , the cheeky willy wagtail, dropped in this morning
with well wishes 6.30 a.c.t, singing its head off, as has happened a few times in my life, and those occasions have
proved to be really special for me . Seem a bit of hogwash, but not to me.
the willy has an amazing range of song that many never hear, not just a couple of calls but real song melody.
in indigenous mythology the WW is said to spread the chatter and should not be listened too, a gossip... So I'm spreading
landyacht gossip and it can be addictive, be very careful or one can get hooked....... packing it all in today
I weighed my payload and it comes to around 200kg, water 50, food 50, tools/spares/repair 20, bedding 15, clothes 10,
first aid 5, ukulele and music 10. and odds n sodds, boots, tent, stretcher, cooking.
WOW!! that looks great!! 
All the best Joe, I'm looking forward to watch your progress!
The very best of luck and good winds Mr Gibber.
Onwards and upwards. 
My bid, if they were put up for sale is $200, if you both sign them.
What an outstanding piece of artwork!
