Off Road Club

[Bob Pacey]

I did a show for the local off road club a few weeks back, what a great crew they have nicknames for nearly everyone and asked me to put a few into a poem to read on the night. When I get movitated I just might take the JEEP on a trip with them. safety in numbers.

C Q Offroad Club

Sometimes it only takes a dream to start and set us on the road
and good friends to join together to help to share the load.
The dream comes to fruition and though it’s progress seems so slow
from such a solid firm foundation does it flourish build and grow.

Such was the case in question way back in Nineteen ninety four
When Anthony and Tracy brought their passion to the fore.
With Sue and Graeme beside them they set the wheels in motion
a club for four wheel drivers a tribute to their devotion..

Who would have thought it would become what we see here today
everyone has played their part in their own special way.
You could not hope to cover all that’s happened through the years
but some of the bloody antics would bring grown men to tears.

There’s one thing about Australians that everyone should know
when Aussies congregate together funny things get on the go.
Then throw in a four wheel drive and any model or make will do
and ya gonna see some funny sights, yeah mate I’m telling you.

Nicknames seem to be the go and most times they are really stick
so when you drink cooking oil your mates are gonna call you Slick.
Oh and most eskies are disposable but losing one can really hurt
especially when you squash em flat into the dirt.

And Slick, Patrols run best on diesel mate but filling up can be a trick.
and a tank full of pure unleaded can stop them like a brick.
Some blokes are into electronics to make the trips a breeze
But Dave and Go Go Gadjet Jeff can put your mind at ease.

They have the so many bits and pieces and I don’t want to sound to cruel
but the extra weight would chew up a tonne of bloody fuel.
But all the gadgets just won’t help Jeff when get your Nissan stuck
and it takes a dammed Landcruiser to pull you from the muck.

When you go camping in the country way out back of Burke
ya gotta be prepared mate and cover every quirk.
So get yourself a duplicate of every thing that you may crave
or just go and get a loan of one from old mate Double Dave.

Some blokes attract real trouble and Grant is living proof
his FJ cruiser submarine can handle water to the roof
They tell me Precious Micks a trooper and will drive straight through a flood
but I have been told his weak point is the slightest hint of blood.

Then we’ve got Ray who’s called Slim Dusty, he hates the slightest smear
like dust that covers everything when you follow up the rear.
And don’t you mess with Steve or he’ll tear you all apart
yeah you’ll really find some trouble if you meddle with Old Fart.

Our away trips are always rippers and Fraser Island is in reach
but Taavi always check ya battery before driving on the beach.
Cause Landrovers can be fickle when they’re not on even terms
and if you jump start them with a Cruiser they just could pick up some germs.

When your camping out at Kroombit Tops you can loose yourself if you just try
but you will never find The Southern Cross in the bloody Northern sky.
And Paul, high speed on Frasers beaches will make ya mates all stare
when you hit a hidden washout and put all four wheels in the air.

You see some sights when on the road or camping in the scrub
and once the crew had stopped at Coopers Creek to have a bit of grub.
They looked across the bloody creek and near brought up their food
there was a bunch of oldies strolling round their campsite in the nude.

Oh yes adventures by the dozen and fun times by the tonne
a club that suits all people great times for everyone.
Twenty years have flown by quickly but with many places to explore
sure as hell I betcha many more adventures wait in store.

Bob Pacey (C)

[Peely]

I'd love to go and join them but right now I'm stuck in town
because I went and bought a Jeep and it has broken down!

[Maureen K Clifford]

You shoulda kept the Nissan mate you knew that car was beaut
A jeep just will not cut it - they guzzle and pollute
they're more of a show pony than a solid working hack
I bet you're wishing now that you could get the old girl back

[Bob Pacey]

Aaaaaaa H no on both accounts Mausie the Nissan had seen better days and his was just too good to refuse.

[Maureen K Clifford]

I'll see your Jeep and up you a Kia

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I miss my Nissan Ute but she was getting too much for me to handle with no power steering. This new Kian who is called 'Kia-lamity' has no bloody room in her - I have got Mum's walker in the back and there is no room for the groceries ... everything fitted in the beaut Ute

[Heather]

Nice panels but Maureen! Get yourself a trailer!

[Bob Pacey]

a roof rack Mausie.


Bob

[r.magnay]

I've got a nine inch angle grinder with a cutoff wheel in it if you want to make that into a ute Maureen....wouldn't take long