Bundaberg Swim-in 2009

[grant fincher]

The famous Yass couple invade Queensland. Both were seen in the back of a military vehicle last Sunday evening. No one was sure if it was the famous Yass duo at first as Mrs Hedges has never been caught seated in a military vehicle before today. But sure enough, their identity has been verified. Still not sure if they were on a "cross border raid" or just enjoying the Sunshine in Bundaberg.

[Snowy]

A huge THANKS!!! to Arron, Gav, Rod, and Alan for their hospitality over the weekend. It was a terrific event and everyone had a really great time. the highlights for me were the midnight DUKW ride, the beach driving, the forest trip, the LVT ride, the LVT vs. Stuart race, the trailer race, Jeff floating his jeep in a tarp, and of course catching up with friends. I brought my little 1972 Amphicat six-wheeler in lieu of a finished Weasel (and had engine problems for most of the time).
Jeff and I paddled in the trailer race and came second, but at least we didn't sink! I was exhausted after that.

A few pics follow. Some are video frame grabs, hence the reduced quality.

Jeff floating his jeep. He reckoned it sat surprisingly level with the floor:



Using Sam's WWII Kenworth M1A1 Wrecker to lift the superstructure onto the other LVT:



Beach driving



The beautiful half-ton Dodge (WC-21 I think?) ploughing through a mud puddle on the way to the beach:



Riding in the half-Ton Dodge along the beach. What an experience, you wouldn't be dead for quids:



Some of the vehicles on the beach trip:



Weapons Carrier tyre print on sand:



Danny and Jason's WC-63, and actual Normandy veteran:



Half-ton Dodge:



A quick stop in the pine forest:



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[Snowy]

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[Jeff Gordon]

What a great weekend!!
I too must thank Arron, Rod, Gav and Alan for all the work they have done to make it so good and spending the entire weekend giving us joy rides.

A big thanks to Sam Scholtz, Phill Lloyd, Wayne Kotz and M8 Steve for carting there large vehicles there and not being afraid to show us what there machines are capable of.

Also a thanks to those who helped me float the jeep in a tarp.
I was mildly confident we could do it until Saturday night Ian Greves told us the last time the club tried it in 1974 the tarp got a cut in it, the jeep sank and had to be recovered by a Diamond T wrecker. Thanks Ian!
I am glad we did it unassisted by pumps, cranes or any modern technology.(apart from the black plastic, I was unsure how strong the old canvas was)

I am already planing the next stunt with the Jeep.
Cheers
Jeff

[Arron Walker]

I would like to thank everyone for coming and bringing their vehicles for a very enjoyable event. I wish I had more time to catch up with everyone but the LVT rides kept me pretty busy. Please keep the photos coming as I didn’t have my camera with me!!!!

Jeff, I have a few more ideas too!

[Max Hedges]

Originally Posted by grant fincher

The famous Yass couple invade Queensland.

Grant I have been previously in military vehicles over the last 33 years so I can honestly say the novelty has worn off, some take a lot longer to get to this stage than others. Just when I thought it was safe you appear with the camera for proof. Max just lets people think I never show an interest or go with him for a ride as his memory has faded over the years and I am really camera shy, unlike some other members of this family.

Kathy

[Arron Walker]

Max and Kathy,

I hope you got to see some other sights in Bundy or was it just military vehicles.............

Anyway for those who may have missed Sam's amphibious landing from an LVT late Monday afternoon here are some pictures.

The LVT is semi-floating and was initially taking water once the ramp came down.

[Snowy]

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[Snowy]

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[Max Hedges]

Originally Posted by Arron Walker

Max and Kathy,

I hope you got to see some other sights in Bundy or was it just military vehicles.............

Don't worry Max has some old freinds in Hervey Bay (as he hasn't seen them for quite some time they were surprised as to how old he looked) and I made sure I got to the Bundy rum factory, Gloria directed me there and even though I don't drink the stuff I purchased 8 bottles and some other things. Hope some of the other people got to the factory as well. We should've stayed in QLD longer as the temp has been below 10 during the day since we got home. We heard a lot of good comments about you and your family over the weekend and the great entertainment you all put on. At least your nephew Jack (who made friends with Max on the DUKW) has the same thoughts as me (I swore when my chair moved during the big splash) when his uncle Gavin was driving and he told him not to do that again. Thanks again for allowing us to visit.

Kathy

[Keith Webb]

Great to hear about the event and see the vehicles. Looks like you all had a terrific time. Impressed to see the Greyhound there (a long way) but even more impressed with the pic of Kathy and Max in the Jeep! Priceless!

Now to somehow lure her into a blitz for a pic.

I know what you mean about cold Kathy, I was in Canberra on Tuesday, but apparently it even snowed here in Melbourne.

[phoenix]

some pics from some REMLR members

http://www.remlr.com/bundy2009.html

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

Hi all - I heard about it on the grapevine but when I saw the photograph I knew that the world as we know it has finished. KATHY IN A GREEN MACHINE. Max, Max, lock up the tunnels before Kathy starts roaming through them to select some vehicles for herself.

Guess I won't get a Xmas Card this year.

Bob