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Hillston added. Looks like a good one, thanks. JG

I just marked it on the map. Please check to see if I've found the proper strip. JG

Just added it to the map. Please check to see if I've marked the strip correctly... JG

I just added it to the map. Looks really interesting. I like that gold country out there. Thanks. JG

Just added this one to the map. I've started a new category of 'Fly-In Resorts', designated by purple markers. JG

Yeh, I know Merimbula. It's a beautiful place! Camped there for a couple of days while northern NSW was being flooded in '09. Normally wouldn't be allowed to camp on the airfieldfield, but friendly manager obliged. About 2 km to town, but a very pleasant walk. Didn't know about the Golf Club, but that sounds good. Definitely need ASIC card there! The only place I've had someone examine it closely (twice) to see that it was current. Security is a big deal there, with electric fence and infrared light beams! I'll add it to the map right now, thanks for the reminder. Moruya is more like 4km to town, so a bit much of a walk. JG

I just added what I take to be the airstrip. Could you check and see if it looks right?? JG

I put in Barkley Roadhouse in the NT. Is there another in the gulf area?? JG

Good suggestions, thanks, I'll add them when I get the time. This doesn't have to be only country pubs. Might be good to use different coloured markers for different sorts of experience. I'll work on that. Welcome all suggestions, and we can make something interesting of this I reckon.... Keep 'em coming. JG

I left Toompine out because the strip is more like 3km from the pub. I walked in, and scouted places to land my Savannah just across the road, but off course can't recommend that..... Their signature - "Toompine, the pub without a town." JG

Yep, it's an excellent strip. 'Shag pile' is a real good description. If it's wet and the grass is bit long, figure on a long t/o run. Easy walk to the RSL Club for food and drink. JG

Parraburdoo is actually about 3 km from the pub. Like you say it's still walkable, but I had to draw a line somewhere and chose 1km. JG

Here is a map of airstrips that I've used that are 1km or less from food and beer. I consider 1km just a good bit of exercise after sitting in an aircraft for hours. http://maps.google.com.au/maps/ms?msid=208172682501724513260.0004ab2697c752a1eb177&msa=0&ll=-28.690588,133.330078&spn=40.342952,50.537109 I don't know how to load a map like this into the site, but it seems that it should be accessed by one of those separate buttons. And it should be open to additions and corrections by everyone. Don't know if this is possible. Maybe need to have additions posted in a thread and a moderator add them to the map. A map is such a good way to present them visually, then just click on the balloon to get the details. And then click on 'Satellite' to see the layout. I guess Ian is pretty busy, but it would be good if we could get something like this going..... JG

I reckon that's a great idea, but needs to be more than just a new thread. Threads get buried under more recent threads. Needs to be some sort of register that lists strips close enough to towns for an easy walk to the pub, food and fuel. Maybe something like the map I've done for fuel supplies at http://www.stolspeed.com/outback-fuel It would need to be easily accessible for additions and corrections. I don't know how to set up something like that, but hoping someone else does..... I know quite a few of such strips, and would be glad to contribute. JG

Be aware that if you want fuel at Goon'di, the call out fee is $100 I was quoted once. Better check on weekends.... If you just want a bladder stop, Inglewood is a nice quiet strip along the same track. JG

Is Betoota pub open again??? JG

Bollon is nowhere near the desert, it's still mulga country all round. Bollon strip is a fair walk from town.... Dirranbandi is about the same distance out from Brisbane, and the strip is right beside town. Fuel and pub in town. I've never had problems camping there.

Yeh, I intend to write all that up, with fueling details, etc, but it will have to wait for summer until I have the time, and it's too hot to work outside. JG

I really don't know. I'm not very clued in this internet maze..... I just tried the link in your quote and it came up for me. Maybe you have to be registered in Picasa, but I thought it would prompt you. Could it be a setting on your computer denying images?? I'm afraid I can't help more..... JG

OK I'll change that, thanks. JG

No, the other way round. Only if installed in the Warp Drive hub does the diameter match the label. In the Bolly hub it's 2" less. JG

It's this weather site. On BOM 'Land and Water' My favorite, with coloured pictures instead of coded jiberish. I've been watching it for several years, and find it's forecasts very accurate. http://www.bom.gov.au/jsp/watl/rainfall/pme.jsp There's also a very good wind site along with it at http://www.bom.gov.au/jsp/watl/wind/index.jsp JG

Too right it's not big enough. Put in a much larger one, with heavy duty soldered lugs. Use the original cable as an added earth direct to the starter motor body, paralleling the earth through the chassis. JG

[ Wouldn't it be lovely if Max Tedesco also got a mention: Actually Max Tedesco will be at OSH this year. After I published that article, Eric Giles, USA agent for Savannah, got in touch with Max and expressed that he didn't feel right about profiting from work that Max had done but was stolen from him. Then Eric went to Colombia to meet Max, and they hit it off right away, and now have formed a strong partnership. Max will be displaying his latest design named 'Spirit', which Eric will market in the USA. Max isn't one for self-promotion, but I know of several fliers from Aus and USA who are looking forward to shaking his hand and congratulating him. I'm off to OSH this year as well, and really looking forward to meeting up with them. JG 

Yeh, I'll write up the details when I can make the time. Lots of other chores been neglected and need catching up..... JG