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minigolf · Jul 10th, 2005, 09:52 AM

Haha, nice pics Andrew!

TOJO · Jul 10th, 2005, 09:58 AM

This sort of makes the 400k to Mt Selwyn and back, look kind of tame, really.

And Mr H, I thought the track to the top of Mt McDonald was closed.

minigolf · Jul 10th, 2005, 10:04 AM

Some more pics from today.

minigolf · Jul 10th, 2005, 10:05 AM

The track might be closed Kyle, but we found a way to the top!

minigolf · Jul 10th, 2005, 10:07 AM

And here is the proof, the Subie at the summit of Mt Mac!

(More pics here: http://27772.smugmug.com/gallery/646706)

ScottyB · Jul 10th, 2005, 10:16 AM

Hope you didnt touch any grain, Liam!

TOJO · Jul 10th, 2005, 10:20 AM

Well I would like to brand you all as environmental vandals! BUT, I have no moral high ground to stand on, at all!.

As we progressed down the road some kilometres past Tharwa, we came to a pair of barriers accross the road. These had blown down, so I was able to edge around them and continue. There were two more barriers when we reached the NSW-ACT border. See below:

This was unusual, coz last year they just said that it would be a good idea to have good traction.

So, you look like you had a great time.

ScottyB · Jul 10th, 2005, 10:23 AM

That one's very.... umm.... advertisementy?

minigolf · Jul 10th, 2005, 10:25 AM

Yeah it was fun Kyle. Certainly the way we approached Mt Mac (traversing around the western edge of Cotter Dam) there was no indication that we should not be where we were. The very simple climb to Mt Mac, the gate off Brindy Road was closed, which was a bugger because we thought we would have to retrace our steps to get back to civilisation, but we just went down the other side of Mt Mac through a Forestry compound at the back of Urriara Village (phew, lucky that was open or we'd have been stuffed!), and then back on to Brindy Road and then home again.

ScottyB · Jul 10th, 2005, 10:26 AM

hmmm, defo!

minigolf · Jul 10th, 2005, 10:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyB

hmmm, defo!

Haha, nice one Scotty!

minigolf · Jul 10th, 2005, 10:33 AM

Oh, both Andrew and I noted today what a pleasant experience it was driving the Brindy Rd twisties in the comfort of the Subie as it gave us a nice chance to reflect on the nice roads. Sector 1 of Brindy Road actually drives around the bottom of Mt MacDonald, so on some spots at the summit you could get a nice view of the road below, it certainly looks different from up high.

You can just see a bit of Brindy Road in the pic below. Haha, you get a good listen to the sound of the guys on their road bikes hooking in along the road too.

TOJO · Jul 10th, 2005, 10:54 AM

I have photos (we remember rolls of film) somewhere that I took in about 1996 of the original fire observation tower on the top of Mt M. It was easy to get there in those times. There was a gate on sector 1 that you went through, and then straight up the side of the mountain to the summit. But now you have to take the more scenic journey.

Next time, we should take the bigger climb to the summit of Mt Coree. It is a pleasant drive from the end of the bitumen to the highest peak in the Territory.

Great promo pix of the Scooby Doo.

AndrewH · Jul 10th, 2005, 01:14 PM

Yep, noticed the remnants of the old observation tower besides the trig - also noticed a laser reflector attached to the trig too looked like it pointed back towards Mt Stromlo. And the other thing that I thought was weird (but I think Liam got a bit tired of hearing me point out) how many telstra cables there were crisscrossing Mt M

there were literally dozens of marker posts

If you were going to lay telephone cable to the settlement on the other side, why wouldn't you follow an easier and lower route along the road???

Scotty, I share your sentiments re the advertising - suggested that Liam send off a few picks to Subaru and to see if they would send him free stuff.

ScottyB · Jul 10th, 2005, 01:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewH

Scotty, I share your sentiments re the advertising - suggested that Liam send off a few picks to Subaru and to see if they would send him free stuff.

Gotta be worth a try

Todd! · Jul 10th, 2005, 02:50 PM

If it was the current model, they may be interested...

Here is how it would kinda look...

Dont ask questions

minigolf · Jul 10th, 2005, 11:35 PM

minigolf · Jul 11th, 2005, 04:26 AM

Got the piccies off my camera phone now. Note the steam coming off the car at the Brindy Road sign!

AndrewH · Jul 11th, 2005, 05:02 AM

They're the first halfway decent photos from a camera phone I yet seen

Next time Dad needs a paddock ploughed, do you want me to give you a call?

minigolf · Jul 11th, 2005, 05:16 AM

Bloody oath!

Jul 10th, 2005, 09:52 AM	#1941
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Haha, nice pics Andrew! Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jul 10th, 2005, 10:04 AM	#1943 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Some more pics from today. Attached Thumbnails Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jul 10th, 2005, 10:05 AM	#1944 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	The track might be closed Kyle, but we found a way to the top! Attached Thumbnails Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jul 10th, 2005, 10:07 AM	#1945 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	And here is the proof, the Subie at the summit of Mt Mac! (More pics here: http://27772.smugmug.com/gallery/646706) Attached Thumbnails Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jul 10th, 2005, 10:16 AM	#1946 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 192,103 Offline	Hope you didnt touch any grain, Liam! - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

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Jul 10th, 2005, 09:58 AM	#1942 (permalink)
TOJO MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2005 Location: Outback Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 372 Offline	This sort of makes the 400k to Mt Selwyn and back, look kind of tame, really. And Mr H, I thought the track to the top of Mt McDonald was closed.

Jul 10th, 2005, 10:20 AM	#1947 (permalink)
TOJO MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2005 Location: Outback Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 372 Offline	Well I would like to brand you all as environmental vandals! BUT, I have no moral high ground to stand on, at all!. As we progressed down the road some kilometres past Tharwa, we came to a pair of barriers accross the road. These had blown down, so I was able to edge around them and continue. There were two more barriers when we reached the NSW-ACT border. See below: This was unusual, coz last year they just said that it would be a good idea to have good traction. So, you look like you had a great time.

Jul 10th, 2005, 10:23 AM	#1948 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 192,103 Offline	That one's very.... umm.... advertisementy? - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

Jul 10th, 2005, 10:25 AM	#1949 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Yeah it was fun Kyle. Certainly the way we approached Mt Mac (traversing around the western edge of Cotter Dam) there was no indication that we should not be where we were. The very simple climb to Mt Mac, the gate off Brindy Road was closed, which was a bugger because we thought we would have to retrace our steps to get back to civilisation, but we just went down the other side of Mt Mac through a Forestry compound at the back of Urriara Village (phew, lucky that was open or we'd have been stuffed!), and then back on to Brindy Road and then home again. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jul 10th, 2005, 10:26 AM	#1950 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 192,103 Offline	hmmm, defo! - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

Jul 10th, 2005, 10:27 AM	#1951 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyB hmmm, defo! Haha, nice one Scotty! Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jul 10th, 2005, 10:33 AM	#1952 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Oh, both Andrew and I noted today what a pleasant experience it was driving the Brindy Rd twisties in the comfort of the Subie as it gave us a nice chance to reflect on the nice roads. Sector 1 of Brindy Road actually drives around the bottom of Mt MacDonald, so on some spots at the summit you could get a nice view of the road below, it certainly looks different from up high. You can just see a bit of Brindy Road in the pic below. Haha, you get a good listen to the sound of the guys on their road bikes hooking in along the road too. Attached Thumbnails Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jul 10th, 2005, 10:54 AM	#1953 (permalink)
TOJO MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2005 Location: Outback Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 372 Offline	I have photos (we remember rolls of film) somewhere that I took in about 1996 of the original fire observation tower on the top of Mt M. It was easy to get there in those times. There was a gate on sector 1 that you went through, and then straight up the side of the mountain to the summit. But now you have to take the more scenic journey. Next time, we should take the bigger climb to the summit of Mt Coree. It is a pleasant drive from the end of the bitumen to the highest peak in the Territory. Great promo pix of the Scooby Doo.

Jul 10th, 2005, 01:14 PM	#1954 (permalink)
AndrewH Were there Oompa loompas? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 4,181 Offline	Yep, noticed the remnants of the old observation tower besides the trig - also noticed a laser reflector attached to the trig too looked like it pointed back towards Mt Stromlo. And the other thing that I thought was weird (but I think Liam got a bit tired of hearing me point out) how many telstra cables there were crisscrossing Mt M there were literally dozens of marker posts If you were going to lay telephone cable to the settlement on the other side, why wouldn't you follow an easier and lower route along the road??? Scotty, I share your sentiments re the advertising - suggested that Liam send off a few picks to Subaru and to see if they would send him free stuff. Jan 06 MCS Checkmate

Jul 10th, 2005, 01:26 PM	#1955 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 192,103 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewH Scotty, I share your sentiments re the advertising - suggested that Liam send off a few picks to Subaru and to see if they would send him free stuff. Gotta be worth a try - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

Jul 10th, 2005, 02:50 PM	#1956 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 06:36 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	If it was the current model, they may be interested... Here is how it would kinda look... Dont ask questions PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos Last edited by Todd! : Jul 13th, 2005 at 08:38 AM.

Jul 10th, 2005, 11:35 PM	#1957 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jul 11th, 2005, 04:26 AM	#1958 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Got the piccies off my camera phone now. Note the steam coming off the car at the Brindy Road sign! Attached Thumbnails Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jul 11th, 2005, 05:02 AM	#1959 (permalink)
AndrewH Were there Oompa loompas? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 4,181 Offline	They're the first halfway decent photos from a camera phone I yet seen Next time Dad needs a paddock ploughed, do you want me to give you a call? Jan 06 MCS Checkmate

Jul 11th, 2005, 05:16 AM	#1960 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Bloody oath! Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.