https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/members-3/Anthea/activity/ Activity feed for Anthea. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:44:53 +1000 https://buddypress.org/?v=12.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 c3c585e535908d820f94e0b3508c3840 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-travel-adventure-showcase-november-21-2009/#post-103478 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:43:32 +1000 BTW, for those of you who may not realise it immediately- the 21st is a saturday…

]]> f8cf8da0cd0cddc069e84d958867942a https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-travel-adventure-showcase-november-21-2009/#post-103477 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:27:43 +1000 MTV, please do!Fluppy- Thanks chick!

]]> 771b708e402722dc5d8e9619245e68fc https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/fluppy/#post-103438 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:49:31 +1000 Thank you so much for posting news about Fluppy, Gail! We had our 492 6mth reunion up here in sydney this weekend. (can you believe it! 6 months gone already!) and it got me thinking about Fluppy- she's certainly a bit of an icon and i cant wait to have her fill us all in on how it went for her.

]]> f5719c2fc32e458ccc8fa750f7050caa https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/female-health-and-hygiene/#post-103440 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:41:03 +1000 Fluppy,I HATE drinking water- but easily got through 15L odd per day. i honestly didnt notice it and the water up there is BEAUTIFUL! a sip of cool water straight from the stream is no hardship at all!! i had a couple of 1l Nalgene bottle that i mixed up staminade in for a bit of flavour, and then had my bladder in my daypack. my suggestion is…[Read more]

]]> 9c5ec0855ef1184cbfe52948f3773bc0 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/underwear-on-kokoda/page/2/#post-103436 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:28:13 +1000 Brian,One of the best pieces of advice i got before i went was to put my clothes back on after i washed them. because they are technical garments made from quick drying/wicking materials your own body heat will acutally dry them out, whereas hanging them out they wont. I tested this out by way of experiment/research and it was so true. within…[Read more]

]]> 227b867b714bdc0421ef6c95c7e85cff https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/underwear-on-kokoda/page/2/#post-103435 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:09:58 +1000 As an alternative to wool- try out the Ex-officio knickers. comfie as anything and you only need two pairs of them for the rest of your life. (this is coming from a girl who does her lingere shopping at woollies- i thought i'd hit the jackpot when i discovered merino boxers- underwear that i only had to wash once a month= AWESOME.) jokes aside-…[Read more]

]]> 1377b67f9f54f5ca387facbc0aa70b42 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/seal-skinz-socks/#post-103437 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:57:21 +1000 I second crowies post. You'd want your socks to be as breathable as possible- otherwise you'll wet out from the moisture of your own sweat and defeat the purpose of having a waterproof sock in the first place and life will be pretty unpleasant..Your clothes for Kokoda will be made from a fast drying/wicking fabric and the same applies, if not more…[Read more]

]]> ec4479d620eb62f84f596a297748420a https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/quick-gear-questions/page/2/#post-103441 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:07:00 +1000 Hi MTV,Head down to Trek & Travel, 447 Kent st in the city. I work there most weekends and would love to have a kokoda chat with you. Several of the staff there guide kokoda treks regularly and they were an invaluable information resource when i was planning my kokoda trip…Raincovers: I would focus on waterproofing the contents of your pack…[Read more]

]]> ec2b7cba2065c6e75d25e1915dcac640 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-492/#post-102075 Fri, 08 May 2009 04:46:30 +1000 I second Lee's comments. Kokoda was life changing for me too.

]]> 7196d6bb65e8bce44d4cc7f2dab2a5cb https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/underwear-on-kokoda/#post-102104 Thu, 07 May 2009 18:54:50 +1000 I'm with KT 100% on this. Merino boxers are a must have for Kokoda. Icebreaker are ok, but i personally prefer Earth Sea Sky. ESS make awesome merino boxer/boyleg undies with 5% lycra which helps retain the shape and fit. I swear by them and find the boxer style best cos you can still wear it down to the river and feel covered. if you are in…[Read more]

]]> 4c7a52e82c9c5b70ba5a3930e447ea28 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/training-buddies/page/2/#post-101858 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:24:36 +1000 14 Sleeps to go!! 🙂 i Fly out on 15th but have a couple of days in POM before trek starts on 17th.

]]> 51720a935adbf751191ca302c85258bb https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/training-buddies/#post-101785 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:49:28 +1000 Anyone interested in doing Perrys with me this sunday? (5th April)

]]> 2dc9d6748989910e493c25ed7ae0e7e2 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/river-crossing-footware/#post-101830 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:03:29 +1000 Hi Geoff and Brian, Thanks for your input. I am looking forward experiencing kokodaNaturally the factors that lead to someone making an informed choice as a consumer are wide and varied. For someone who was potentially planning on spending about $100 on neoprene reef boots, as well as then foot wear for camp, (lets face it-who wants to spend any…[Read more]

]]> 14dfd1731e4349e4d482c28b66dc5bd8 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trekking-poles/#post-101827 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:25:51 +1000 I wouldnt recommend a shock absorbing walking pole(s). Fairly unnessesary expense in such muddy terrain- the mud will achieve the same effect. I would however suggest if you are taking telescopic poles to ensure you get the little mud guards with it so that your pole just doesnt sink forever into the mud. I'm taking 2 poles, if i find i need just…[Read more]

]]> 14dfd1731e4349e4d482c28b66dc5bd8 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trekking-poles/#post-101827 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:25:51 +1000 I wouldnt recommend a shock absorbing walking pole(s). Fairly unnessesary expense in such muddy terrain- the mud will achieve the same effect. I would however suggest if you are taking telescopic poles to ensure you get the little mud guards with it so that your pole just doesnt sink forever into the mud. I'm taking 2 poles, if i find i need just…[Read more]

]]> ab488c7996e28b51ef3e05dba680f3d7 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/river-crossing-footware/#post-101826 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:49:09 +1000 Hi Colin,I got a pair of Chaco's to serve as both river crossing foot wear and to wear around camp at night (something you would still need if you used reef boots for crossings). Chaco's retail about $150 for a pair, obviously there are similar products around for varying prices. As sandals, they allow your feet to air and dry out between…[Read more]

]]> 1052cac3bb44cd13f6e04657dcb3ac5c https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/pre-and-post-accomodation/#post-101820 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:37:33 +1000 Oh Cool! Definately would love to catch up in POM. My boss is being a bit precious about me travelling alone so he'll be glad to know i'll be meeting others at the same hotel. 🙂 So, Cocktails by the pool in the arvo of 16th? ha ha.I must say I'm starting to feel nervous about being fit enough. I have enlisted the help of a trainer who runs…[Read more]

]]> ab8479e1fbb942d8fb15f928a498493d https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/training-buddies/#post-101751 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:59:47 +1000 Hi Tom, That sounds fantastic. I have a feeling that I may have to work that day but would love to meet up if not on the 1st- then when you next go. antheawager@hotmail.comAnthea

]]> c9ca6f42a1ce131de7952a01bb4871ee https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/pre-and-post-accomodation/#post-99664 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:41:19 +1000 QUOTE(Anthea @ 11 Jan 2009, 06:37 PM) [snapback]8995[/snapback]Just an update, i have booked in at the hideaway hotel for the nights of 15, 16th april and 25th. The room includes breaky and airport transfers.Hi Gail,Re: the guy who called looking for share accom- yes I'm still interested although I realise its a late response so he may have…[Read more]

]]> a685783ff1b5ec56e4c13650e1f2aef7 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/pre-and-post-accomodation/#post-101585 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:37:04 +1000 Hi Tegs,Sorry for the late reply- I didnt realise there was responses to my post. Hideaway Hotel quoted me K285/night. which seems a bit more that the $$ Gail indicated but is about 1/2 to 1/3 the price of everywhere else I inquired. Look forward to meeting you in a couple of months! (Are you in syd?? and interested in going for some walks? I'm…[Read more]

]]> 5af86dc94592b92880b2bfa859e22a9b https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/pre-and-post-accomodation/#post-101709 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 23:37:22 +1000 Just an update, i have booked in at the hideaway hotel for the nights of 15, 16th april and 25th. The room includes breaky and airport transfers.

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