Ross J
Lieutenant Junior Grade
- Joined
- Nov 30, 2001
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Hey guys I've been away from the boat too long again. I took all the family 4x4 through the army training ground at Waiouru. An organised tour we really enjoyed!<br />The good old Isuzu 2.8 D turbo wearing 210mm Mitchillin's (spelling) surprised myself and the army major in charge.<br />She climbed out of all the traps when others in big machines stuck and required rescue.<br />She climbed a wet clay bank and drove up a 45+ degree slope without difficulty. I overheard the army major remark on the ability on a number of occasions. He was expecting the big machines to be the best. <br />Finally out of 120 vehicles - including a few hard yakka machines - we were amongst only 14 to complete the circuit. The army closed it because of difficulty and amount of rescue needed.<br />We towed x2 others out of the muck!!<br />Great day, good family entertainment and good machine.<br />My secret was that I was taught to drive in mud very young and it's not so much what you're driving but how you drive it!<br />Now back to the boat and soon a few snapper for dinner.<br />Ross<br /><br />PS Oh, did I mention venison for dinner. It pays to carry the rifle when out in the bush some times.........
