Day 7 Variety official caught fishing on duty

NewsPublished August 4, 2010 at 12:05 pm 2 Comments

After another late nite enjoying the show and the Crown Hotel, more than a few of us found it difficult to emerge this morning!!

After scoffing our usual huge breakfast and listening to bash director Robs’ debrief, we leave Charters Towers for our 400km+ journey with about half dirt to Innisfail. We didn’t go to far till we had some fun at a sandy creek crossing where fines were imposed for getting stuck depending upon how far the car made it. Starting at $50 and reducing to $10 gradually unless you cleared the crossing. I overheard one official impose an extra $10 to one car for running over their cone too ;0)

Had to laugh at the official in a boat mid ‘river’ doing a spot of fishing while on duty.

A bit further down the track we came across a “help wanted” orange sign and a bit further on “Bash Trek” crashed into a tree after skidding off a hairpin corner down a steep decent… Was amazed that the chrome strip was still immaculate condition. A workshop vehicle sorted them out in no time removing the bullbar etc watchout if anyone has the same car – you might lose a left guard ;0)

We had a huge Italian lunch at our school stop today Trebonne School and I definitely ate way too much – it was bloody awesome! An easy run in the arvo to Innisfail stopping at the Lion Hotel Macknade for a cold beer and to take in the amazing views of Hinchenbrook Island.

Arrived at Innisfail around 6.30 with just enough time to grab a qik shower before another awesome dinner and show this time at the leagues club. We were treated to a great performance by none other than James Blundell.