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From Unfinished Business by Ian Wallis

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John Grant commented on a photo in Day 32 - and on to Katherine

Dad's mate who's north of Julia Creek makes thousands of round bales of Mitchell grass hay every year. The northern pastoralists are manipulating things more and more. They buy their mineral supplements by the road train load.

1 day ago
John Grant commented on a photo in Day 32 - and on to Katherine

It's a rare feature indeed

1 day ago
John Grant commented on a photo in Day 32 - and on to Katherine

Did the vegetation change with the soil ?

1 day ago
John Grant commented on a photo in Day 31 - north to Mataranka

You could almost imagine they named it just to discourage visitors . . .

1 day ago
John Grant commented on a photo in Day 30 - north with a detour to Daly Waters

I think we're in the lentil belt as well !

1 day ago
John Grant commented on a photo in Day 30 - north with a detour to Daly Waters

They must have plenty of money for diesel !

1 day ago
Graham Smith commented on a photo in Day 32 - and on to Katherine

Sometimes unusual tree features such as that are the result of humans manipulating branches when the trees are saplings. To make a sign or marker trees. As a way of marking clan boundaries, direction marker, or some other living ‘signage’ of a significant location.

1 day ago
Bill Shaneyfelt commented on a photo in Day 31 - north to Mataranka

Nice! Looks kinda bulgy in the middle.

2 days ago
Ian Wallis replied to a comment by Paul Williams on a photo in Day 29 - through Elliott to a camp at "Termite Downs"

Paul
Yes, lovely spot after a few km in the saddle

2 days ago
Paul Williams commented on a photo in Day 29 - through Elliott to a camp at "Termite Downs"

You definitely deserve to put your feet Ian…well done…
Paul…

3 days ago
Paul Williams commented on a photo in Day 29 - through Elliott to a camp at "Termite Downs"

Beautiful colours 🌳

3 days ago
Ian Wallis replied to a comment by John Grant on Day 29 - through Elliott to a camp at "Termite Downs"

John
Much appreciate your involvement. Cora is meeting me in Darwin where we will be for a week. Looking forward to it although there will be a bit of prep for the road ahead. Ian

3 days ago
John Grant commented on Day 29 - through Elliott to a camp at "Termite Downs"

Good evening Ian
I'm really enjoying reading of your day's progress. You've got the "blogging" thing down pat.
Great to see you're travelling well. You'll be out of the country before you know it !
Grunter

4 days ago
Ian Wallis replied to a comment by Graham Smith on a photo in Day 28 - finally heading north again

Sad news. Most impressed with the Rohloff on my Thorn Nomad. Classic German engineering with that slightly noisy 7th gear as a reference point. I still have the cog from my 2011 trip - 19,000 km, 1 cog, 1 chain. Cogs are reversible so when the teeth bend you reverse the cog. My cog ended up with needle teeth that would suit a piranha.

4 days ago
Graham Smith commented on a photo in Day 28 - finally heading north again

Hi Ian
Breaking news on the Thorn bikes forum (and here on the CB forum) which might interest you. I quote:

“Rohloff-related Facebook groups are reporting the sad passing of Bernhard Rohloff, "father" of our beloved Speedhubs.

His family and "family" of employees must all be gutted and the magnitude of his loss will ripple through the entire industry.

Condolences to his loved ones and a final thanks to him for providing such joy to those of us who have used and enjoyed his inventions.

Godspeed, Bernie.“

5 days ago