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@@offroadlegendshaha thanks yeah I like them a lot too. Can you send a pic through, it would be great to see your rig.

@stevanvujicic8757 thanks for the comment, honest im not sure if they are the same on both sides. We only did the one.

Thanks mate yeah I like them a lot.

Thanks Steve, was such an amazing amount of rainfall. Yes that rainforest tunnel is no more it is just so open now. Aww please tell mum I said hello and send all my love. Yes I feel that age when I'm there, I'm home. All is ok here, but a sad passing of ol Bobby Ball last night, do you remember him. The residents of Wujal Wujal are still not back in Wujal Wujal yet it's been about 5 months due to the flooding and the old fella passed on off country, a very big loss for everyone.

@@DaintreeJD Oh man..Bobby Ball was so so helpful and influential to my parents. There are a half dozen Bama who's names are at the top of the list of my parents go to sources and friends , and Bobby was one of them. He moved easier than most between the white mans world and the Bama. What a loss for the community...you don't just replace the wisdom and knowledge these old timers have. I will tell mum..she'll be sad. I've just got this terrible feeling that the government is going the fck over Wujal Wujal...its not going to be a priority for them, as it doesn't generate much revenue

@stevehershberger2672 yes so true he was a true leader and honourable man. I will pass on your families condolences. Yes I feel this too. Hey my email is admin@archaeologysurveyteam.com can you send me a message there, I have something to send to you re Wujal.

Hi thabks for your message, we don't generallt use AWG but the jump amps were 700amp cables. I hope this helps.

@@DaintreeJD Thanks for the tip.

Steve I wish it was, Its Wawu Dimbi part of Eastern Kuku Yalnji Country, a very special place though and yes I didnt get time to fish but there has to be a few barra and redbream around the snags hey

@@DaintreeJD I love you calling them red bream..wasnt no jacks around in our time ay? 😊 I'm probably showing off my age 😊

@stevehershberger2672 so so true they are and always will be Redbream to me, yeah our ages show ha but I'm ok with that.

It's a nice machine for sure and amazing the actual footage that I can get from a heap of photos then stitch them. It's part of my survey kit. I love the 3d work when I do it, although this I just thought I would see what I could get out of a vertical camera angle because I had it. Normally I would fly at an angle to pick up under trees and side walls etc. . There is so much to learn and it's a whole industry in itself but for me it's super important as I can better tell a story of the land and any historical and cultural evidence that lay within the surveyed site.

Hahaha..you’re way more advanced than me mate..I struggle with my phone camera 😊 Have a good evening

@stevehershberger2672 ha maybe with phones my good friend but I was once told if you test how well a fish can climb a tree he will fail . I remember you were a pretty good shot back in the day and now have the wisdom of life itself.

You’re too kind my friend..I think it’s fascinating what you get into with your job and your travels and I admire what you’re accomplishing in life John

@stevehershberger2672 thank you , it's not without it's challenges but it's honest soulful work, I feel like I'm doing something good.

Yes Steve they do, Francis Walker and Family live up where Roger Bucknal use to live.

It's past Gordon Hicklings cattle farm and air strip and Rob Wiston heading to Rossville.

@@DaintreeJD So just past Hicklings was a creek that came across the road into what we used to call 12 mile creek, which is actually the upper reaches of plantation creek. This cut across just before you started up the range going towards Rossville. Thanks mate.

Say hello to Dan for me

Will do mate...all the best to you and your family John. So much appreciate you keeping us updated. You're the best. @@DaintreeJD

My pleasure, always happy to share, it's a tragedy there to be honest.

@@DaintreeJD Yeah, words fail me trying to wrap my head around the scope of the damage.

Many thanks. I really appreciate our response. I will have a lot more video in the next part. Photos alone don't do it justice hey.

Is this Benny Paterson?

Ah Steve, your dad was a good mad and he and my dad will both be having some good yarns I'm sure. I remember the first fishing rod I ever used was one of your dads, he was left handed and I recall watching eagerly as he flicked lures off the north side of the spit , he saw me watching and went and got me his spare rod to use for a while. My dad bought me a little rod and reel after that. We had some good times all of us on the river hey. On those floods this year we lost Ray Dark it all happened so fast he was on the phone to his neighbour and on the second floor when he apparently stated he was going down the river now inside his house. I don't believe they found his body yet. Billy Dunn was apparently swimming for 3 hours until he got into a tree. Steve we would have probably been taken as the flooding was so bad the main road was washed out above the height of the house along the river side. It was already flooding and reports that I got was the river rose near another 10 to 15 meters in 15 minutes........... we are lucky no one else was lost. I feel very helpless (like so many others).

So sorry for your loss, please pass on my heartfelt sorrow to everyone.

@@DaintreeJD Holy shit John, it sounds like a terrifying experience, especially with how quickly things got out of hand. I'm glad to hear you and your family are safe. That's a crazy story about Ray Dark. I know what you're saying about feeling helpless..it's going to take a lot of time and resources to rebuild and tidy up. And thanks for your condolences..you know Ben and Hank are yapping about fishing right now. 😊 I was always grateful that I was able to show dad the video you made in tribute to him, so that he could see his old friend one more time.

@stevehershberger2672 yeah they will be your and able to move pain free and living life waiting to welcome us all. I'm so glad Hank got to see that video of dad, makes me so happy. Hank and Dad were very good friends, I know dad missed his company when you all returned to the States. Steve you know everyone in Wujal Wujal still talk about you all with high admiration and I spoke with Josh Paterson today and he was excited to hear I was chatting with you here.

@@DaintreeJD It warms my heart hearing that some still remember us from 50 odd years ago..thanks again for the update.

thank you so much, your videos are excellent, I have subscribed

Thanks, buddy, much appreciated. I have a waterpump and timingnbelt video that I'm editing at present. Hopefully, have it done by Friday next week.

Hi yes it is absolutely part of the boat and as strong as the day I completed it. The important thing is to take time to plan it and dont use inferior glues or wood.

My pleasure, thank you for your feedback.

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Thanks for that, setting my mind at ease, I just worry as he's very old and usually lives at home, only just lost my Mum in June so I'm a bit extra worried, great to see a live too 😊

Thanks for your comment and yes but West over the range.

Hey there, thanks for your question its 25mm A Bond Plywood fibreglass reinforced and final cover with dynel all with epoxy resin. Final thickness is 30mm

@@DaintreeJD that's solid I'll probli do similar to yours looks decent mate

@hameorawallace1870 thanks buddy, the 45 degree hardwood bracing below makes it rock solid hey.

@@DaintreeJD that's good mate cheers I'll try and upload a video once I start building mine

@hameorawallace1870 that be awesome, wish you the best, I'm sure it will be excellent.

Its so close to Cairns now days about 3hrs as apposed to the 12 hour drive when I was a kid. like anywhere it has its challenges but its still the best place I have ever lived although I am very bias.

@@DaintreeJD My concern is isolation, and not knowing how the people are there? That said, I LOVE nature even crocs. I think there is a good lifestyle waiting to be carved out

@nobodyproductions9453 fair call, yes we had the crocs to consider but common sense kept us safe. Back in the day, there were some sketchy folks and probably still are (like everywhere), although that aside it still beats the city life for me.

Hi what is promosm?

Hi what is promosm?

Thank you

Thank you so much for your comment, I will definitely do some more now. Give me a couple of weeks.

Hi Adam thanks for your message, I will go check but they were fitted professionally by the tyre place i purchased my new AT tyres from and the nuts for the studs came with the wheels and went straight on so I can't see how they would be different. I am not aware of any sleeves but will check and let you know.

Upon further research the stud size stays the same but the stud nuts come with a lug to fill the 22mm holes unlike the old rim stud holes being 14mm. I'm doing the same to my 100 series

@Adam Martin thanks for sharing buddy, nice, yeah the rims give it more appeal, I think you will really like them on yours.

Hi there, yeah house was torn down. Yes sometimes the maps are well off, I have noticed that too. I hear what your saying about the confusion although there are crocodile warning signs at each river access point. It amazes me that people still do crazy things when there are sign posts warning not to swim there because of crocodiles.

I had mine in neutral and it came out and went back easily. I know on other motors it must be in forward and even then I have found that I have had to jiggle between forward and neutral. This was not the case when I did it this time.

Hi Shane thanks for your message. It runs along the frame and under the windshield metal (the wiring fits nicely under and it has enough pressure to hold it in place. I then follow the Chanel into the engine bay and through the firewall rubber grommet. Getting into and through the rubber grommet in the firewall was difficult but doable, I used a flexible piece of wire rolled back on the tip and worked it into the rubber and round the corner into the passenger footwell.

thank you its the start of my Serenity Series of Videos for relaxation and Meditation

he is huh, he is doing fine now

It sure is

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Ah yeah that be right hey, yes Creb is still an access road and used a lot still. I remember when I was a kid then and we drove the back way through Lakeland Downs taking 12 hours to Cairns. Hope your well my friend.

thank you

Hey thanks Steve, yes it's a pretty part of the world isn't it. Hope your all well my friend.

The key way is the slot on the impeller (as he said). The key is the metal piece that fits in the key way. You sir are incorrect.

Greg your right, it is the Key, unrehersed will sometimes do this.

Hi what is promosm?

Thanks for the comment Michele. I wonder if your old impeller was damaged and some got stuck in the system before you got to take it out?

Hi Elizabeth thanks for your comment, I'm not 100% on the actual leaves but it's a very hardwood from this way. Certain leaves collected from the tree too I am told.

@@DaintreeJD Thank you so much for the quick reply! I attended a ceremony probably about 15 years ago as part of a guided walk led by one of the Elders. It was quite wonderful of course. I had a feeling it wasn't eucalyptus leaves that were used, unlike here in Naarm. I am an artist and we asked if we could come back and paint. The guide said he would ask an Elder to accompany me, and they did - such a privilege. Now when I look at that painting, I see things I didn't know I was painting. It was a very special experience and a generous thing to allow me to do this, and I am grateful. Thanks again.

@@elizabethwade5298 what a beautiful memory to have. It's amazing what the brush captures (or a camera) when your just in the moment. Elizabeth I wish you well and hope you get a chance to come back here again.

@@DaintreeJD thank you!!! I'm sure I will. I'm writing a story about it now. Good memories for me and a lovely spirit of place you have there.

Hey that's interesting, mine comes from the centre and kicks out to the starboard side.

Mines a 30 though

@@TeamTnA44 yeah that's prob why then hey.