Lights, Camera, ACTION. Boegoeberg Trip 2012. (Dirty photo's included!) and some more.

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*4x4 Outride photo's below*

This past weekend was a mixture of tranquility, dirt, dust, mud and adventure in the Engelsman se Berge.

Saturday morning began with a torent of rain and an exchange of nervous glances between the riders.  Warren declared a vendetta towards all weather stations and weather sites and we all tugged on our rain suits and warm goodies.

Luckily, the rain cleared pretty soon, leaving the riders with a lot of mud and slippery surfaces to face - enjoyed by most of the riders! I know a few of the riders "bought plots of land" that day Wink

The route also boasted some of the most beautiful scenery and we all throughly enjoyed what nature had to offer. If you haven't done this route yet - it is most definitely one to add to the list!

That evening we enjoyed a delicious spit braai and were lucky enough to have a projector and screen to watch the England vs. South Africa rugby game on. Warren, decked with his British supporters top and red and white hat, was a loyal supporter for about 70 minutes into the game, after which he decided to go and find his South African supporters top.

The next day had a "treat" in store for the riders. Sybrie, took the riders on the 4x4 route on his farm and it truly was an experience to photograph and watch the riders tackle sand, water and churned up mud. No doubt the men thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

The way home was just as amazing as the way there. I think everyone will agree on that - the roads had dried up so it was dust all the way Smile At some point 3 KTM riders passed the group and Warren educated them that he, under no circumstances, is left in anyone's dust. 

The day ended with a trip through the twisty Bain's Kloof Pass and I think everyone will agree that we were sorry to see the weekend end.

Thank you to Warren for yet another spectacular trip, and Sybrie who always welcomes us onto his farm with open arms. And to all the riders who contributed to making this trip a memorable one Smile

 

4 x 4 OUTRIDE PHOTO'S

The 4x4 route on Sybrie's farm is not for the faint hearted. I stood at the last section of the route - the most challenging section. Deep sand and churned up mud and soil welcomed the riders. These are a few of my favourite photo's. Smile

Off goes Warren.... 

There goes Warren....

followed by Trevor. 

followed by Trevor.

Adrian tackling the sand with his South African flag flying proudly. 

Adrian tackling the sand with his South African flag flying proudly.

Henk slipping and sliding around in the sand 

Henk slipping and sliding around in the sand


Henk resting or picking up his bike? You decide 

and then.... resting or picking up his bike? You decide Wink

The boys  having a look at what they still have to face. 

The boys having a look at what they still have to face.

Natalie and Sian having a good laugh on the back of Sybrie's bakkie. 

Natalie and Sian having a good laugh on the back of Sybrie's bakkie.

Adrian flexing his muscles and helping Kevin out of a sticky situation. 

Adrian flexing his muscles and helping Kevin out of a sticky situation.

Tony having a stop before carring on. Saying a quick prayer perhaps? 

 Easy does it Tony!

Mike and Leon 

Mike and Leon having a bit of fun!

Notice the smoke? 

Notice the smoke Graham?

Go Graham Go! 

Go Graham Go!

Leon decided his road tyres would be best for the weekend. This photo is self explanatory. 

Leon decided his road tyres would be best for the weekend. This photo is self explanatory.


Mike being sprayed by dirt - compliments of Tertius! 

Mike being sprayed by dirt - compliments of Tertius!

Oom Ad, Rob and Gary lining up... 

Oom Ad, Rob and Gary lining up...

 

Eric spraying dirt! 

Eric spraying dirt!

Oopsie Gary! 

Oopsie Gary!

Creativity.... 

Mike decided to go against the grain and take his own route..... 

Mike decided to go against the grain and take his own route.....

and this was the result!

and this was the result!

Geoff struting his stuff in the sand. 

Geoff struting his stuff in the sand.

SMILE! 

SMILE!

Rob taking a rest back at the camp site 

Rob taking a rest back at the camp site.

The Manne - don't they look happy? 

The Manne - don't they look happy?

Group shot 

Group shot Smile


 

 

 

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Adrian Lee's picture
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Thanks for not showing the 2 plots of sandy Cederberg I purchased. Judging by some of these shots they are now timeshare !

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Thanks Megan for the write-up and cool photos.

Must say the photos really show the great skill Undecided demonstrated by all.

A bend in the road is not the end of the road... unless you fail to make the turn. ~Author Unknown

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What it is to be young, I think if this was any of us old toppies, we'd be in a cast now, Trevor thought he would be in a cast already.

Check out Mike's left foot. Didn't even have a limp.

Bent the wrong way.Bent the wrong way.

"Before you speak, ask yourself, is it kind, is it necessary, is it true, and does it improve on the silence?"

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Brilliant pics. Thanks Megan - will add some once I figure out how!!!
Pam
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Here'some of the pics...... Trevor says not everyone goes to facebook!! LOL

 

So cute in their matching "brites"

So cute in their matching "brites"

b: Is this a new game?? ;)

 Is this a new game?? ;)

Leon ...testing his skills in the mud . Leon 0 Mud 1

Leon ...testing his skills in the mud . Leon 0 Mud 1

Our destination

Our destination

Eric...keeping his eye on our dinner

Eric...keeping his eye on our dinner

Although they lost the game, they took the prize for the dressup!!

Although they lost the game, they took the prize for the dressup!!

just a bit o funjust a bit o fun

So coolSo cool

b: Mike tried a different route

Mike tried a different route

Eish! It could have ended very badly..... Glad you're ok Mike

Eish! It could have ended very badly..... Glad you're ok Mike

This bend was a shocker!! Wish somebody....W... had warned me!

This bend was a shocker!! Wish somebody....W... had warned me!

The first snow of winter :)The first snow of winter :)

Home!! If this trailor could talk..... I bet it would give Leon a run for his money... telling stories ;)Home!! If this trailor could talk.....

I bet it would give Leon a run for his money...

telling stories ;)

Thanks for a fab weekend everyone... memorable moments with great company! 

Pam
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Sian... this one's for you !Sian... this one's for you !

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Thanks Pam Laughing

"When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane".

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A few more pictures taken by Grant Lind

Pssst, "As daar modder is vandag, gaan ek jou moer"Pssst, "As daar modder is vandag, gaan ek jou somer moer"

Finally crossing the Berg RiverFinally crossing the Berg River

Mr and Mrs Edwards took everything in their stride this timeMr and Mrs Edwards took everything in their stride this time

Not quite Stephan, not quite (as tall)Not quite Stephan, not quite (as tall)

In three, two, one, ........In three, two, one, ........

What do you mean you saw my foot touch the ground?What do you mean you saw my foot touch the ground?

Errr, the sky is clearing beautifullyErrr, the sky is clearing beautifully

"Before you speak, ask yourself, is it kind, is it necessary, is it true, and does it improve on the silence?"

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Some of my riding pics :-)

Deflating as usual

Deflating as usual

Leaving the rain behind

Leaving the rain behind

Crossing the bridge

Crossing the bridge

They dont make bridges like that anymore

They dont make bridges like that anymore

Graham admiring the bike as Mike ran to assist.

Graham admiring the bike as Mike ran to assist.

Them Leon decided to go back

Then Leon decided to go back

when he saw this!!!

when he saw this!!!

Hier gaan Pappa en sy dogter.

Hier gaan Pappa en sy dogter.

en daar gaan hulle die berg uit.

en daar gaan hulle die berg uit.

the clouds brew but no rain.

The clouds brew but no rain.

Water, sand and artwork

Water, sand and artwork

Ons mooi land

Ons mooi land

En nog mooier

En nog mooier

Brave before the battle

Brave before the battle

and then drumming up some friends

and then drumming up some friends

Patryse wei in die oggend.

Patryse wei in die oggend.

Camping next to the dam

Camping next to the dam

in the 3 muskiteer tents.

in the 3 muskiteer tents.

Tertius doing the haka haka to show appreciation

Tertius doing the haka haka to show appreciation

and getting ready for the 4x4 route.

and getting ready for the 4x4 route.

Sand fairies claimed a few

Sand fairies claimed a few

but Tertius decided to paddle and save his ego

but Tertius decided to paddle and save his ego

while Mike took a shortcut to land on the bank.

while Mike took a shortcut to land on the bank

but the girls screamed the loudest.

but the girls screamed the loudest.

Heading home we passed through passes

Heading home we passed through passes

with all around beauty.

with all around beauty.

The river,

The river,

the mountain,

the mountain,

the bend to reach the

and the bend to reach the

flowery entrance to the tar.

flowery entrance to the tar.

All the colors of the season.

All the colors of the season

and the grayness of the berg

and the grayness of the berg

with friends following in the cold.

with friends following in the cold

as we head towards the snow.

as we head towards the snow

and more adead

and more adead.

My tone het deur die sokkies geknaag agter 'n bietjie hitte.  Dit was !@@#$% koud!!

My tone het deur die sokkies geknaag agter bietjie hitte aan. Dit was !@@#$% koud!!

DANKIE VIR 'N LEKKER NAWEEK!!!!


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Nice Adie! For somebody who takes pictures ala Kid Colt style you do a pretty damn good job.Cool

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