Day 2 – Tambo to Eulo Each day starts with breakfast from about 6:30, then morning briefing at 8:00 and departing from about 8:30. Cars going out early need to pack up before briefing, but the later groups for the…
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Words and Photos by Daniel Borton Day 1 – Rockhampton to Tambo Normally the first day is all on sealed roads. This is so everyone can get to know their buddy group, and for some, get to know their cars….
Words and Photos by Daniel Borton By now you probably know all about the Shitbox Rally from our preparation. But now we’ve done it. It was an epic week (or two including the drive to the start), and here’s the…
Words by Chris Dunkinson and Leigh Kirkup; Photos by Paul Hollingworth and Jeff Whitehead Saturday 13th May 2023 This was the day the committee relaxed its usual contemporary business-like formalities, and came together in a much more social and congenial…
Words and Photos by Paul Hollingworth An event re-imagined, a passion re-ignited, friendships re-kindled, and a club focussed on members’ interactions – the newly re-imagined monthly meetings are now taking on a bi-monthly focus, and are sure to become the…
Words and Photos by Jeff Whitehead Meet Goldie, my latest collectible car A silver 2002 Ford AU Series III Fairmont Ghia. Think of element 79 if you’re confused about the color. Apparently, Ford called this model the AU, as in…
Words and Photos by David Ayliffe A Tongue-In-Cheek Podcast Supporting LGBTQIA Refugees In Africa No Sex Please – I’m Religious! Don’t let the title worry you. I ain’t no prude. I’m delighted to be a new member of Motafrenz but…
Words and Photos by Daniel Borton. We’re counting down the days!…… There’s less than two months left until we depart for Rockhampton on a 6500+ kilometre adventure. That 6500 km includes the drive to the start line because I’m sure…
Words and Photos by Daniel Borton. It had all the hallmarks of the Clarke and Dawe sketch of ‘The front fell off’…… I was heading home, and as I turned right something felt wrong. The engine sounded like the muffler…
Words and Photos by Daniel Borton. Waiting for Telstra With an extra hot day forecast for the Boxing Day Public Holiday, I decided it would be the perfect day to drag Paul along to put together the questions for the…