I'm glad to hear you're okay. We passed a bloke dying in his Ford Falcon wagon today, just south of Christchurch. He'd somehow ploughed off the road into a tin shed which then caught fire. Plenty of other people had stopped to try and help, so we kept driving to keep the road clear.

Life is precious.

Well Drexxle, you've got plenty of good stories to tell!

Glad your ok!

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Ah sh!t, sorry to hear about the demise of the trusty little Brick, but very glad you're still here to be able to tell us about it.

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You're only supposed to blow the BLUDDY DOORS OFF!!

Wow, after so many miles it's all over in seconds. Hope the shoulder's not to bad. Bet it wasn't the ending you planned for the trip! Get well soon.

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Cheers
PeterN
3x Leylands
1x 850
Mildura,
Victoria.

thanks for allthe support.

i now have two minis to move out of the desert.

now out of hospital. no broken bones. not a scratch. bruised right shoulder. torn some tendens. bruise on my back. showed the doc the pics. im one lucky lucky boy.

and yes they were real fireworks. it was territory day the day before. nice loud earthquake canons.

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Aussie Leyland, Aussie Factory, Aussie Mini S.

Really glad to hear your OK.

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Glad to hear it was only the mini that bit the dust.
Hope you recover quickly.

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Too many cars, and too little time.

Not the best end to the trip, but its a good story I guess. Glad to hear you're OK.

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-James.

Toyota 4EFTE Powered Minivan.
102 Kw @ The Front Wheels....Oh What a Feeling!

Crickey! Glad to hear your OK though

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Lillee - 1969 Morris Mini K

give me a few days to organise my belongings and ill post some pics online and we shall hear the oooo and aaa. i think youll be pleasantly surprised i walked away. i look back at the photos and im gobsmacked.

medical update. i hurt. ouch.

and i still cant believe how lucky i actually am. dirt roads are dangerous. even with alot of experience. roll cage if anyone wants to follow in my footsteps.

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Aussie Leyland, Aussie Factory, Aussie Mini S.

so sorry to hear about this Drexle,,, damn sad,,, i`m sort-of basically gutted for you mate

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

There was a bit in today's paper about this incident Angusdog. Apparently the woman driver died at the wheel before she crashed off the road.

Regards
Al

Ow Dexxle that Mini has been playing with you all this time. Its stopped you so many times on your journey together and what a Adventure it has been.
Very Glad to hear your just injured with a bit of work & time you will be good as gold again. Pain just makes You harder

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Stop Licking the Dog...I Don't Care Who Started It

Well , thats one problem I can't fix with a few phone calls , all the best on your recovery and getting some wheels back on the road

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