Well goodbye Cairns , Hello Red Centre

McGirr · January 16, 2015, 07:47:37 PM

Well it's official Penny and I are heading to the Red Centre to do remote work for a number of years.

We will be based close to the SA / NT border. Not far from Ayres Rock

Why the change, the old saying is why not

A great chance to explore the areas, save money and enjoy a new lifestyle.

We have roughly 2 .5 weeks to get things sold , give away etc then head off on a 4 day, 3500 klm, road trip to our new job.

The cruiser is getting a make over with a new exhaust , extractors, shocks, a service and bigger roof rack. The camper is ready to go with a new zip going on the top cover.

Our life will be spent on the road , in a sense, working on a 12 month contract at a time.

A big thank you goes to John, letsgoplaces, for his help, advice and knowledge.

Mark

Paul (SA) · January 16, 2015, 07:51:22 PM

Wowsers!! What a change.

You haven't taken up the ownership of Mt Dare by any chance?

All the best and looking forward to the updates of your adventures.

Cheers, Paul

McGirr · January 16, 2015, 07:52:42 PM

Quote from: Paul (SA) on January 16, 2015, 07:51:22 PM
Wowsers!! What a change.

You haven't taken up the ownership of Mt Dare by any chance?

All the best and looking forward to the updates of your adventures.

Cheers, Paul

No

Working in a remote community.

Mark

D4D · January 16, 2015, 07:54:19 PM

Sounds like a great adventure

ATC · January 16, 2015, 07:57:31 PM

Congrats on the move, be a big change from Cairns.

JCOJ · January 16, 2015, 08:01:00 PM

All the best Mark.

Hope everything goes extremely well for you.

Next thing you know you'll be leading MySwag Red Centre trips every two years!!

Reddirtroaming · January 16, 2015, 08:02:51 PM

Awesome. Best of luck with everything & we hope you keep us all updated on how you go & what it's like.

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McGirr · January 16, 2015, 08:12:56 PM

This will be us

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jY9xZoKiBgU

Mark

oldmate · January 16, 2015, 08:13:27 PM

Good on ya mark. Big move, and 90% of people don't take risks like that. I did once, and it was the best thing I ever did. Hope it is the same for yourself.

MarkVS · January 16, 2015, 08:13:46 PM

Congratulations to you both.

Ok...lets see....ayres Rock.. When can we get out that way... Have to have a chat with Kerry.

PS. Mark i dont think the fishing there is going to be as good as you thought.

xcvator · January 16, 2015, 08:14:02 PM

Good on you for taking a chance

not always the easiest decision to make, but sometimes you just have to to say "ferkit, I'm havin a go " and grab the chance with both hands.

I wish you all the best.

ps in years to come when somebody says "aren't you lucky to have....." you have my permission to smack em in the mouth

edz · January 16, 2015, 08:18:13 PM

Remember to take some woolies with you for winter, good luck with the plans, at least you will ditch the humidity of the Far north
Ohh and thumbs up for calling correctly " Not far from Ayres Rock "

KingBilly · January 16, 2015, 08:19:11 PM

Congratulations Mark and Penny. Hope you both have a fantastic time.

KB

GeoffA · January 16, 2015, 08:26:36 PM

That's a bold move Mark and Penny. Congrats for having the strength to have a go.

If anyone can make a go of it, I know you can.

You'd better keep a kettle on. There might be a few passers-by....

McGirr · January 16, 2015, 08:29:50 PM

Quote from: GeoffA on January 16, 2015, 08:26:36 PM
That's a bold move Mark and Penny. Congrats for having the strength to have a go.
If anyone can make a go of it, I know you can.

You'd better keep a kettle on. There might be a few passers-by....

Geoff you know I will be organizing trips. I just can't help myself

Mark

Diesel Power · January 16, 2015, 08:31:22 PM

If your quick you might see water running in the Todd.
Going from extreme lush to extreme dry..... Enjoy.
Regards
Angus

Barrabart · January 16, 2015, 08:43:07 PM

Good stuff, all the best to you both!!

muzza01 · January 16, 2015, 09:10:09 PM

Good on ya Mate. Happy trails.

Black Diamond · January 16, 2015, 09:59:35 PM

Congratulations Mark and Penny. I wish you all the best in your future endeavours and make sure you let us know how you are getting on

jetcrew · January 16, 2015, 10:39:11 PM

Well done to both of you

If you see TJ on your travels .. Give him an uppercut from me

Jet

oldmate · January 16, 2015, 10:46:29 PM

Quote from: jetcrew on January 16, 2015, 10:39:11 PM
Well done to both of you

If you see TJ on your travels .. Give him an uppercut from me

Jet

Hahahahahahaha.

Clouty · January 17, 2015, 05:18:15 AM

Congrats Mark and Penny..

GeoffA · January 17, 2015, 05:19:12 AM

Quote from: McGirr on January 16, 2015, 08:29:50 PM
Geoff you know I will be organizing trips. I just can't help myself

Mark

Yes, of course you will Mark. It should be a great base for some research

......and it's Ayers Rock (named in 1873 in honor of the Chief Secretary of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers), or more correctly now, Uluru.....

The community you'll be living and working in........is it dry?

Bill · January 17, 2015, 06:34:45 AM

Have fun...
Bill

GGV8Cruza · January 17, 2015, 06:44:24 AM

Sounds like a great adventure guys, maybe when the kids leave the nest we might do something similar, when ever that is. I am sure you will get enough MySwag passer throughs that you will never be bored

GG

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