Dots and dashes photos heading to Nationals

[Stickman]

Hi all,

Here are a few random photo's I took of our dots and dashes trip as we headed south to Merimbula for the Nationals.
They're not in any particular order of events but should give you a slight taste of the sensational trip we had.

Just out of Maclean

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who's that in the mirror?

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The early morning ritual

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Out front of the Mudgee pub

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Look who we met at Hill End

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Lunch with Farmer

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...but wait there's more

[Stickman]

We are an obedient bunch

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Having a breather

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Lined up at Tamworth lookout

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Waiting for the train at Gundagai station

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Donkey has a roll in the grass under the old Gundagai rail bridge

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[Stickman]

Another dam rest stop

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Old Yella on top of the Snowy's

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[Stickman]

Coffee break in the Snowy's

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Next stop Merimbula!

[Stickman]

Here's a few of my pics from Merimbul.
Once again, no particular order and not just of the cars

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[bembokabellettbloke]

GREAT

[Stickman]

some more.......


Donkey had friends stay over for a slumber party

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People can't help but show their love for the rat

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I'll post some road trip home pics soon too

[Stickman]

Now for a few photo's of the dots and dashes home

We stopped for lunch at this great little river community called 'Spencer'. Will definately go there again if given the chance.

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then it was off to a winery

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[Stickman]

And just for some proof that we weren't affraid to go off the tarmac for a bit of adventuring......

First of all Jack and Jill went up the hill...

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Watch that stick Russy

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Wooopsy the road disapeared and had somewhat of a landslide had taken it over...
Should have read that road closure sign 6km back a bit more carefully

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So Jack and Jill went down the hill again and lived happily ever after

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[gt orphanage]

WHAT SIGN

[Stickman]

We made it down safely then parked up for the night at Bonny Hill

Lizzie was happy

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Sadly the next morning we lost some traveling companions.....farewell Russy and Lenore
Then there were only 4 little Belletts all in a row

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Back to the hills and the wildlife

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And there were many bridges crossed including this one on the Lions Rd between Kyogle and Beaudesert

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[Leadfoot_Liz]

and dont forget the great lunch on the final day
all the hugs(sorry Gricey you missed out)
and the plans for Adelaide

thanks stickman
made me laugh looking at everyone and remembering the trip

lizzie

[Stickman]

Couldn't forget that, then there was only 2 little Bellett s driving down the road.
Should have taken a photo of our last stop. Not to worry, we have the memories.

[Farmer]

Wonderful shots Stickman! Realy shows the back-roadness of the journey. Great to see some out of the way bits of the country. Thanks for taking us along a bit.
Cheers, Matt.

[GerryBellettGT]

Great photo's Geoff, this is what it's all about,and thanks for sharing another part of Dot to Dot Bellett style.By the way I have another present for Donkey,are you going to the Petrie markets Sunday?Few of us are going,you could say this is a trophy Hope to catch up,Gerry

[Stickman]

Here is a few more photo's that are of random moment frozen in time.....

Here is Yellow Peril trying to decide which GT to to take for a joy ride, but what out YP the boys are keeping an eye on you.

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What were these 2 cheeky buggers laughing about?
Perhaps someone pulled Geoff's finger

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Looks like Mr Orphanage is giving Trish her marching orders.....
Nah! Wouldn't have been as fun without her.

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Two beautiful pairs of eyes, 1 green and 1 blue

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