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Welcome to the Occasional Adventures of Peter (OAP).
That's me messing around and pretending that I know what Im doing.
The place to see wild camps, tramping, hiking, car camping, hunting and fishing, cooking on a Trangia and anything else I like to do in my spare time.
Mailing address:
PO Box 39 116
Howick,
Auckland, 2145
New Zealand.
That's me messing around and pretending that I know what Im doing.
The place to see wild camps, tramping, hiking, car camping, hunting and fishing, cooking on a Trangia and anything else I like to do in my spare time.
Mailing address:
PO Box 39 116
Howick,
Auckland, 2145
New Zealand.
Camp in a Wet River Valley, Lower Mangatawhiri, Hunua Ranges.
A wet, solo overnight camp at the Lower Mangatawhiri campground in the Hunua Ranges, New Zealand. There was rain at camp overnight and everything in the morning was wet. It is only autumn, so it wasnt cold, just wet.
Lower Mangatawhiri campground: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/parks-recreation/stay-at-park/Pages/accommodation-details.aspx?itemID=33
Filmed on GoPro Max & Hero 11
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The occasional outdoor adventures of an OAP. That's me, an old boy messing around in the outdoors and pretending that I know what Im doing.
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Lower Mangatawhiri campground: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/parks-recreation/stay-at-park/Pages/accommodation-details.aspx?itemID=33
Filmed on GoPro Max & Hero 11
Thanks for finding the video and (hopefully) having a watch. Your support is very much appreciated.
The occasional outdoor adventures of an OAP. That's me, an old boy messing around in the outdoors and pretending that I know what Im doing.
If you want to see more, although Im not sure why you would, hit that subscribe button.
Check out:
Instagram: oapadventures
Facebook: oapadventures/
#oapadventures #wildcamp #solocamping
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Spring Camp. Trangia 25 Cooking. Zempire Pronto Tent.
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Camping in my Zempire Pronto Air Tent. A very relaxed camp, spending most of the time cooking on the Trangia 25, eating and sleeping. A perfect camp. 0:00 Zempire Pronto 4 Tent and Camp Gear Setup 7:53 My Beauty Enhancements 10:23 Cooking on the Trangia 25 20:14 Fireside chat, without the fire. 26:25 Breakfast on the Trangia 29:55 Pack Up Filmed on GoPro Hero 11 Thanks for finding the video and...
Trangia Micro Review and Comparison to the Trangia Mini.
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The Trangia Micro Cook set comes in two different versions. It comes with a gel burner or an alcohol burner, with a handle and without. I will also do a very brief comparison to the Trangia Mini set. Trangia in Sweden: trangia.se/ Filmed on GoPro Max and DJI Pocket 3 Thanks for finding the video and (hopefully) having a watch. Your support is very much appreciated. The occasional outdoor advent...
Wildlife Hut, Pureora Forest, Cowan Block. A New Zealand Hunter's Hut.
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I visit the Wildlife Hut in the Cowan Block in the Pureora Forest Park, New Zealand. I drive and walk the 4WD tracks to get to a little used back country hunter's hut. The area is a well used hunting block and has plenty of wild pigs and deer, if the notes left in the hut intention book are to be believed. 0:00 Intro 0:31 Walk to Wildlife Hut 2:03 Wildlife Hut Tour 8:08 4WD track to Wildlife Hu...
Camping in the Rain & Cold. Zempire Tent. Trangia Cooking.
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A winter camp in the rain and cold at the Wainora Campsite, Kauaeranga Valley, New Zealand. The temperature was down to 0 Deg C overnight, but I was very comfy in the Zempire Pronto 4. I used my Trangia 25 to cook a vegan chilli. The camp turned out being all about eating and sleeping, which is not unusual for me. 0:00 Intro 0:33 Zempire Pronto 4 Tent Set-Up 10:45 Wainora Campsite, Kauaeranga V...
Camping in the Rain. Trangia Cooking. Zempire Pronto Air Tent.
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Camping in the rain in my Zempire Pronto Tent. A very relaxed rain camp, spending most of the time cooking on the Trangia, eating and sleeping. A perfect camp in the rain. 0:00 Zempire Pronto Air Tent Setup 13:50 Cooking on the Trangia, Vegan Stew 25:17 Cooking on the Trangia, Spinach Omelette 28:22 Zempire Pronto Tent Pack Up The Upper Mangatawhiri Campsite: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/parks-r...
Camping in the Rain. Zempire Pronto 4 Tent. Trangia Cooking.
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My first time camping in the Zempire Pronto 4 V2 Air Tent, and it ended up being a camp in the rain. I didnt do much, other than cook a meal on my Trangia 25, eat and sleep. Yes, I enjoyed myself. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Zempire Pronto 4 Tent Set Up & Tent Tour 9:35 Cooking Dinner on the Trangia 25 16:06 UCO Mess Set 23:37 UCO Candle Lantern 26:13 Breakfast on the Trangia 25 29:18 Packing up The Upper ...
Trangia Gel Burner Review
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This is a review of the Trangia Gel Burner. @trangia_sweden Trangia Website: trangia.se/ Thanks for finding the video and (hopefully) having a watch. Your support is very much appreciated. The occasional outdoor adventures of an OAP. That's me, an old boy messing around in the outdoors and pretending that I know what Im doing. If you want to see more, although Im not sure why you would, hit tha...
Trangia Fish Sliders. Cooking on the Trangia 27
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Trangia Fish Sliders. Cooking on the Trangia 27
Camping in the Rain and Thunder. Kaimai Ranges Solo Hike.
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Camping in the Rain and Thunder. Kaimai Ranges Solo Hike.
Mangamuka Hut, Kaimai Ranges. Solo Camping in a Hunters Hut.
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Mangamuka Hut, Kaimai Ranges. Solo Camping in a Hunters Hut.
Trangia Pasta & Meatballs. Solo Camping. Cooking on the Trangia 27.
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Trangia Pasta & Meatballs. Solo Camping. Cooking on the Trangia 27.
A Walk with Great Views. Mt William Walkway, Auckland, NZ.
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A Walk with Great Views. Mt William Walkway, Auckland, NZ.
Trangia Triangle, Updated Version Review
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Trangia Triangle, Updated Version Review
Crosbies Hut, Coromandel. Solo Rain Camp & Hike. Cooking on the Trangia Mini.
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Crosbies Hut, Coromandel. Solo Rain Camp & Hike. Cooking on the Trangia Mini.
Trangia Mini Review. Cooking on the Tangia Mini
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Trangia Mini Review. Cooking on the Tangia Mini
Hurunui Hut, Kaimai Ranges. Heavy Rain Camp and Hike
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Hurunui Hut, Kaimai Ranges. Heavy Rain Camp and Hike
Trangia Lemon Fish & Noodles. Cooking on the Trangia 27.
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Trangia Lemon Fish & Noodles. Cooking on the Trangia 27.
Duck Hunting. Opening Day. Waikato, New Zealand.
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Duck Hunting. Opening Day. Waikato, New Zealand.
Zekes Hut, Hihitahi Forest Sanctuary. Heavy Rain Solo Camping and Hike.
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Zekes Hut, Hihitahi Forest Sanctuary. Heavy Rain Solo Camping and Hike.
Hauhungaroa Hut, Pureora Forest Park. Hike and Solo Camping in a New Zealand Hunters Hut.
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Hauhungaroa Hut, Pureora Forest Park. Hike and Solo Camping in a New Zealand Hunters Hut.
The Centre of the North Island of New Zealand in the Pureora Forest Park.
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The Centre of the North Island of New Zealand in the Pureora Forest Park.
Waihaha Hut, Pureora Forest Park. Hike and Camp in a Hunters Hut in New Zealand
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Waihaha Hut, Pureora Forest Park. Hike and Camp in a Hunters Hut in New Zealand
The Kaimanawa Wall. Conspiracy, Mystery, Aliens or a Pile of Rocks? A Pyramid in New Zealand?
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The Kaimanawa Wall. Conspiracy, Mystery, Aliens or a Pile of Rocks? A Pyramid in New Zealand?
Oamaru Hut, Kaimanawa Ranges. Hike and Solo Camp in a New Zealand Hunter's Hut.
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Oamaru Hut, Kaimanawa Ranges. Hike and Solo Camp in a New Zealand Hunter's Hut.
Trangia Sweet n Sour Pork, Solo Camping, Cooking on the Trangia 27.
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Trangia Sweet n Sour Pork, Solo Camping, Cooking on the Trangia 27.
Pinnacles Hut, Pinnacles Lookout, Coromandel.
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Pinnacles Hut, Pinnacles Lookout, Coromandel.
Wairoa Shelter, Lindemann Loop Track, Kaimai Ranges.
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Wairoa Shelter, Lindemann Loop Track, Kaimai Ranges.
I helped build this hut back when i was an apprentice. Think it was around 2003/2004 when we built it
You did a great job. Its one of the nicest huts that Ive been to. Thanks for watching.
Hi Pete, thanks for the video. Can I ask what kind of lantern you were using in this video? Would you have a brand or a link you could share by any chance? Thanks again for your filming - keep up the great content!
I have had them for over 20 years. The brand is UCO and they are their Candle Lanterns. If you're in NZ try: www.gearshop.co.nz/products/uco-original-candle-lantern. Thanks for watching.
@@OAPAdventures Thanks very much, appreciate the link. 👍👍
dont you do business videos on the tube
Good on you. Nothing wrong with a bit of bush bashing 😀 providing you don't get bushed of course. I live local and haven't heard of this one. DB Hut. Nice one.
I should have read the map a little better, rather than just follow the GPS. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the recipe idea mate, looks bloody good. I also think the pot grippers are fine, but I reckon the "wind shield" is rubbish so it's long gone. Instead I have wee titanium twig stove as a wind shield. Love Trangia stuff though. I started by buying a cheep knock-off but the real deal is so much better.
I agree about the wind sheild, or lack of one. Its OK indoors, but thats it. I carry a small windshield for outside. Thanks for watching.
OK video. Awful music.
What does the base of the saucepans look like? Are they also milled like the fry pan? Seems to me that the milled surface will attract soot deposit. What is your experience with this?
I havent had any issue with soot etc, but I dilute the meths by 10% and this seems to work OK. The sauce pans are the same as the 25 set, so no problems them either. Thanks for watching.
@@OAPAdventures Thank you. I am interested to know if the bottom of the sauce pans are smooth or milled, rather than the sootiness of the pot. You mentioned that they were like the 25 kit. It was my understanding that all Tundra bases are milled, so they won’t slide off the burner.
@@denisehorton8468 The fry pan in the Tundra set is milled and sits well with no slippage. The sauce pans (and the fry pans in the 25 & 27 sets) are smooth bottomed.
@@OAPAdventures Are the sauce pans in your Tundra 3 kit milled bases, or are they smooth? JUST ASLING ABOUT THE SAUCEPANS.
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Thanks for the good video. I just ordered the micro light version with a gel burner. We also have Trangia 35 with all accessories and gas burner. It is for family use. 35 is the same as 25, but it is black. I have used the Esbit stove mod the most, which uses a Trangia alcohol burner and a gas burner. In addition, it can also burn wood. Maybe I'll get a Trangia multi fuel burner someday. We have quite a lot of Trangia products, but the 27 model is still missing and the multi fuel burner. 😄 In Finland, even the army uses Trangia. A hundred year old invention and it still works. That's quite an achievement.
Thats great. I also have both the 25 and 27 and they work well depending on how much food I need to cook. Thanks for watching, its appreciated.
Keep it up mate👍
Cheers for the encouragement, and thanks for watching. Its appreciated.
Food looks really tasty. Thanks for great video 👍
Tastes as good as it looks! Thanks for watching, its much appreciated.
There is also a wall like this at Ball's Clearings on the Taihape road from Fernhill
Aliens lol I mean the fact that the local iwi stopped it from being properly investigated tells you all you need to know.
Hello from sunny wales The Trangia mini for me, love frying up a cooked breakfast in it.
Sunny? Im jealous. Its mid-winter here and temps are down to 12 - 14 Deg C. A cooked brekkie is just the thing at this time of the year. Thanks for watching, it is appreciated.
Have you done any of the tunnels in the hunua ranges
No, I havent. I didnt know there was any. I been to the old mine, but access is pretty difficult. If you know more about the locations, GPS cords etc, I'd love to find out more.
@@OAPAdventures I have it marked on a old map will try and dig it out. Didn't know about the mine where is that
@@seanjarvie9737 I know there are tunnels dug that the watercare pipes went through, but I thought they were backfilled after the pipes were installed. The manganese mine was at the end of Mine Rd. There was another off Ernie's Track, but I never did find it.
What is the cooker that you are using
It's a Trangia 27 cookset, made in Sweden. Plenty info on line. You'll see me using it in some of my other camping videos. Thanks for watching.
UCO MESS set : Le mot mess a été emprunté à l'anglais au xve siècle ; le terme anglais lui-même vient de l'ancien français mes (que l'on écrit mets en français moderne), issu du latin mittere. Le mess désignait au xiiie siècle un plat cuisiné ou liquide (comme la bouillie ou la soupe), puis au xve siècle un groupe de personnes mangeant ensemble. 😉 Super vidéo, Good Job !!!
Thanks. How the French and English language was mixed to produce the words we use today is rather fascinating, especially as I am on the other side of the world. Thanks for watching.
interested to know your pack weights for a 2 or 3 night trip with tent
I dont weigh my gear, so its a guess. Going from manufacturers specs, the pack, sleep pad, quilt and tent add up to around 5 kg. With all the other stuff, clothes, food, filter, billy, stove etc, I would think around 11 kg. The biggest variance for me is the amount of food I take. I have found that with a good pack harness a couple of kg's either way doesnt seem to make much difference for me.
Can we set up tent up there? Thanks
Yes, there is a little room around the hut for tents, always depending on the size of the tent. It has been cut up a bit by the 4wd vehicles, but there is space. Thanks for watching.
@@OAPAdventures thank you very much
Check out 35andRetired* videos on his trangia gear. Some thoughtful and interesting conclusions on them from his engineering perspective and multi year use.
I think the most under appreciated part of this video that deserves pointing out and some respect is that you walked all those mud pits and streams TWICE to set your camera up!
You are not wrong. I do mange a few more K's than normal to do the setups. But, who doesnt like stomping through mud? Thanks for watching.
I love your tent I’m looking very into one here in Brisbane
Its a great tent. You wont regret it. Thanks for watching.
Nice to see you out and about. Looks like a great spot to camp. Hope your knee heals soon. Thanks for sharing this adventure.
Its good to be out. Thanks for the good wishes.
Thanks for showing this, I just ordered 1 from Amazon.
Its a nice set. You wont regret the Trangia quality. Thanks for watching.
Personally I have the mini. I can do much more with it. The alcohol gel , hand sanitizer does work. As does emptying old chafing burner tins. Hexamine blocks broken up are also good. On fuel economy, with a spirit burner. Adding up to 10% water will make the spirit go further, with little or no difference to the performance. Adding the water will also knock the sooting on the head. Making clean up a bit easier…..
I agree with you about the Mini. It's far more versatile. The Micro is good for a cuppa or to heat water for a dehydrated meal, but not for cooking. Especially when you have an appetite like mine. I dilute with water, too. It works great. Thanks for watching.
I have the pronto 4, excellent tent, especially in bad weather. Came here to see the trangia in action. Stew looks awesome. New Subscriber 😊
I think the Pronto is perfect for me. Yes, I am a big Trangia fan, and I enjoy a good stew. You'll see I use Trangias in lots of my videos. Thanks for the watch, and the sub. Its much appreciated.
Thank you mightily for as we know with Mayan and other Indigenous cultures there truly was great beings who guided us Not only in the past present but shall do in our challenges of our future as well Have recently got hooked upon Paul Wallis podcast series and can now see with an amazing awakening that the Christian biblical studies were from Tribes of worship of spiritual but also Intergalactic beings Am feeling so enlightened by this new and well researched idealism I highly recommend to watch Paul Wallis Envasions of Eden and also his other series Eden book series And also this is why our Western Christian upbringing are trying to hide from this let alone our global governments ✨🌏😇💖🧐
How would you rate it against the Trangia Mini?
They are 2 very different products. Mini is a full cook set, Triangle is the burner and stand only, so will need pots, pans etc. It would depend on what you wanted to use them for, and what gear you currently have. I use them both, but in different situations. Thanks for watching.
Looks good! How do you normally carry food when you hike? Do you normally freeze meat and then let it defrost? Do you carry ice packs with your food to keep it cool?
No ice pack. Yes, sometimes I freeze and let it thaw and other times I will just pack it in the middle of the pack so its out of the heat. It was only 25 Deg C on this trip, so no real need to worry it spoiling during the walk. Thanks for watching.
The roots cracked it, growing behind.
Thanks for the heads up on these tracks and huts, makes it easy to assess the many options we are so fortunate to have around NZ. Is there a reason you don't tend to explicitly outline and show the access points and tracks used? It would be helpful to see the access point for parking viability and info on security, and route to relate to the video.
I did show some route signage on later videos, but feedback wasn't positive. I guess its a personal preference kind of thing. Thanks for watching, much appreciated.
I buy Heet (yellow bottle) easy, cheap and not much soot. I get it at Walmart for $2.
Definitely a little different here. We dont have a brand called Heet, nor do we have a shop called Walmart. Thanks for watching.
@OAPAdventures It's for cars, available at nearly all auto parts stores too.
@@truneilson Thanks. I'll have a look.
Went up there with my sister about six years ago and it was totally enshrouded in cloud, you got some cool views on a clear day.
Yep, I can see for miles and miles, as the song goes.
Love your channel and the outdoor setup you have is awesome mate 👍
Thanks for the kind words. Im glad you like the set-up and the videos. Thanks for watching, it is appreciated.
I don't like flies or cockroaches, so I consider spiders allies.
We left them alone. They weren't doing us any harm.
Really informative video, thank you! I live in Perth, Western Australia and I'm also thinking of buying a Pronto 4. Just wondering if you have used it in windy conditions and how well it performed? I'm also a little concerned that the awning doesn't cover the sides, so in rain and wind could rain find its way into the tent that way?
Its fine in the wind. I use all the ropes and keep things tight. The awning is small and doesnt protect from the rain as much as I would like. I try to pitch the tent with the rear facing the wind/weather so the rain blows over the tent. If the rain is coming from one side of the tent, I will drop the awning on that side by reducing the height of the pole and zipping the awning further down the tent sides. You can see that in the thumbnail photo. Its not perfect, but it mostly works. In saying that, I have been out in very heavy rain and strong winds. However, there are better options for a Zempire tent if you are looking for an awning that fully covers the sides. Thanks for watching.
@@OAPAdventures Thanks so much for taking the trouble to reply - very much appreciated! One very last question. The fly also doesn't cover the sides either - any problems with water getting in there! Thank you!
@@richardlailey6142 Its a strange design with the windows and the tent sides etc and I was a little concerned. In practise, it does work. I have not had any leaks through the seems around the windows, or the walls, from the rain driving into the sides.
Nice to see you out and about. Since watching your previous video of this campground, I've stayed there a couple of times. it's a nice quiet place during the week. So thanks for that.
Yes, it's a very quiet spot. I don't think I've ever seen anyone else there. Thanks for watching.
Great to see you out. Nice camp. Cheers
Thanks. Its VERY good to be out!!
Sorry to hear about the knee. For some reason I never realised there were camping grounds in the Huna Ranges.
There are a handful of designated places to camp and a couple of huts as well. Not as scenic as other places, but handy for me.
Good to see you out and about, hope that your knee is healing ok. It looks like a nice camp site, New Zealand looks like a lovely place too. I recommended that you could store your fold a cup inside the mini and micro Trangias in another video, but you own the big, 600 ml one, rather than the little 200 ml one, so sorry if I mislead you. The little one fits, the big definitely doesn't! Safe camping!
Thats OK about the cup. Im starting to think its too big, anyway. I only half fill it so should probably look at buying the smaller one. Thanks for watching.
Fantastic to see back out camping
Thanks. Its great to finally be out again.
Approximately named channel “Occasional” 😊 Bud, I missed you and was getting close to calling to see what’s up! Nice to see you’re out and about still, as you can see my knees are holding up 🙃
Looks like my knee is way worse than first thought. My big days in the hills might be over. I do remember some-one very knowledgeable in all matters of outdoor stuff saying that you are part pack horse, part mountain goat... 40ks in a day?? I was impressed. Happy to talk anytime, about anything.
@@OAPAdventures Neigh 🐴
Trangia for me too for so many reasons. Bought my original duossal 25 back in the mid 1990's and just about to order the mini and micro cup to couple with a Bushline Designs Titanium Windshield from Pack Gear Go in Nelson- they need a windshield and this combo works good. As well as direct from Trangia, Varuste in Finland is another good source price wise.
Im definitely a Trangia fan-boy. I just can't see better in terms of price v function. But, I am biased. I'll check out Pack Gear Go, sounds like some good stuff. Thanks for watching.
👍👍✅ keep safe 🙏🙏❤️
Thank you. You, too.
Happy hobbling! I share a knee issue with you. Reaching our 60s and after thousands of miles of wear and tear I guess our poor old knees have every right to object. Just a technical question: is it a GoPro you are using? What are you using to edit your material? Whatever combination you use the quality is excellent. Keep up the good work! I like your laidback style of presentation.
Yep, a bad knee is not a good thing. As you say, everything comes at a price. I use a GoPro 11 and a GoPro Max for the invisible selfie style shots. Nothing fancy. Editing software is the free version of Da Vinci Resolve. Its a steep, but not difficult learning curve. I probably use about 20% of its capability. That laid back style is just me. Im always being told that Im not going to die of a heart attack!! Thanks for the compliment, and watching.
Ah glad you are ok, was wondering!! Hope the knee didn’t have a reaction from the hike. All the best.
I probably over did the knee and Im paying for it now. Ahh, well. Thanks for watching.
Great to see you out n about again.
Thanks. I'm pretty happy to be out!!!
I enjiyed watching your journey Gosh it must have been 30odd years since I was there It was what shall we do! and there we went!
Im glad you enjoyed it. Yep, things were a bit simpler back then, or maybe they just seemed to be? Thanks for watching.
Thoth was here many moons ago
Amazing the kaimais u get all sorts of weather can be freezing
I did a trip where I left home and it was 23 deg and sunny. First night was freezing with 12 hours of rain. Not forecasted! That's why I carry too much gear. Thanks for watching.
Can you turn the cover upside down and put it in the Mimi.
I did have some-one tell me that it would work, but when I tried it, didnt fit for me. Thanks for watching.