On a beautified Sunday Morning all arrived on time, we had 22 Landcrushers, a gaggle of 2CVs and a GS. After introduction, convoy instruction with Fred and Phil in lead and Feral at tail end Charlie, we set off with a smooth run on graded road to start. Plenty of chit chat on the CB, interest in the Tin Snails and one of the 4WD's already wandering when the morning tea break, 10 minutes into the run. Things happen in threes. Ralph proved this to be true, having had a flat tire on the survey, the yellow machine had the first of two flats on this run. We followed the original Toodyay cart track, at one point a rest spot complete with a hitching post still there, also a couple of sand pit requiring some man power. First stop, morning Teas plenty of socializing and inspection of each others machines and tall stories found that the next section was covered by three different route notes, which entailed some experimental navigation allowing us to experience convoy reversal and covered extra interesting bush. That's my story and I am sticking to it. The Second stop for lunch at the gully system. Before we eat the 4WD's decided to play through the gully system which are 20 to 30 feet deep with very steep sides. We all had a ride, which was great fun. After lunch and a couple of glasses of Dutch courage, our English visitor, John Marris in Mr Whippy decided to defend the Chevrons by driving his Acadiane van through the worst gully, valiantly getting half way up the other side. We then found out why tail end charlie is called feral, he decided to come the other way through some gully, at maximum speed, bursting out with all four wheels off the ground. Feral by name and by nature. After lunch everyone seemed to be a little quiet until we arrived at the rock where the quiz was collected and tabulated, the winner being one of the landcrushers. We finished and a good time was had by all, both clubs gaining a good appreciation of each other.

Thanks to everyone who was involved.

 Fred Cooper