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mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 08:10:40 +1000

G'day read an interesting story the other day that showed the reflections of a kokoda veteran, thought I would turn some of it into a poem. I called it
A Kokoda Digger's Suffering by M.G.McArthur
What was it like,
on the Kokoda track,
as the diggers faced
the Japanese attack.
Outnumbered,
six to one,
faced the murderous,
mountain…[Read more]

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

Wed, 02 Oct 2013 04:30:25 +1000

Hi all I have almost finished my E-book of Kokoda Historical poems ( hopefully in the next month or so )
this is one I have just completed/ altered would like to share with you. Interested in your thoughts and comments it is called
My Kokoda Walk by M.G.McArthur
I went and walked,
the Kokoda Track.
Flew into Kokoda,
and then hiked back.
Only a…[Read more]

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Preparing For Kokoda - The Average Joe in the forum Trek Preparation

Wed, 11 Sep 2013 08:10:53 +1000

Hi all,
Haven't posted for a while. My memories of the toilets is still very vivid. I remember my first visit as if it was yesterday. Being used to our Australian porcelain pans I looked and wondered how I could get my bum that low!! Finding a good hand hold on each side I made it but then proceeded to piddle all over my own boots :[
First…[Read more]

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Hey! Guess Who's Back! in the forum Introduction

Wed, 11 Sep 2013 07:24:38 +1000

Hi all,
I am finally back too! I have been very busy with life, but I think like us all once you have walked the track it never leaves you. I have a secret desire to go and walk the track regularly as an historical guide, but two things would stop me , my body and my wife!!!!
Anyway a recent sporting accident has given me the opportunity to finish…[Read more]

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:08:44 +1000

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:49:37 +1000

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:35:55 +1000

P.S i have a few more if any one wants to read them .they are lesss emotive and more factual .cheers mike

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:34:29 +1000

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

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mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

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mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

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mikmac1959 replied to the topic Anzac Day in the forum General Discussions

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 22:26:13 +1000

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:39:32 +1000

thanks Flups,yea finished some 20 poems that give a good historical overview ofthe Kokoda Campaign from 1st contact until the beach head battles..life has got a bit busier now but i do hope to self publish the entireseries some time in the future. You will be one of the 1st to knowwhen it is done.cheers mike

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:48:35 +1000

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

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mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

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mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:08:50 +1000

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Ok, I'm Back. in the forum Share Your Experience

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:31:45 +1000

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:19:36 +1000

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Ok, I'm Back. in the forum Share Your Experience

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:05:28 +1000

good on you flup,new you could do it … is it not the most awsome experience,cheers mike

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:48:10 +1000

g'day,any one want another poem??

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:48:35 +1000

thank you for your kind comments,thay are certainly brilliant peopleand take great pride in helping us to reach our dreams and goals.cheers mike

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:00:17 +1000

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:08:51 +1000

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Gateway Hotel Lockers in the forum General Discussions

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:34:30 +1000

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Injury Freak Out in the forum Trek Preparation

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:45:59 +1000

Oh Fluppy what can I say. I think you are doing the right thing winding down your training as your trek looms nearer. I personally had a scare about 8 weeks before mine when I felt a twinge in my hamstring whilst playing touch football. I then stopped playing in the lead up and concentrated more on the trekking training. Going out with my trekking…[Read more]

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:11:48 +1000

Thanks so much… you both sound like my family they have said I should try to have a Kokoda Historical Poetry book published… I think they are just sick of hearing my latest effort. I have completed others about the Japanese soldier, Some of the heroes of Kokoda and are presently working on the beach head battles. Who knows maybe one day I may…[Read more]

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:36:18 +1000

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:51:32 +1000

Thanks for the comments Peter and Fluppy! I do enjoy reading the history books and then trying to put it all together in poetry to make it easier for people to learn the history.Cheers mike

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Did Anyone Keep A Journal On Their Trek? in the forum General Discussions

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:43:02 +1000

G'day,I took a small note book in my top pocket ( in a plastic bag to prevent sweat) used the timer on my watch and recorded everything . How long we walked before we stopped, what time we stopped for lunch, what time we walked through villages etc etc. lost the pen once and my trusty porter who was following picked it up and gave it to me when…[Read more]

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:36:46 +1000

i am glad i put a couple of my informative poems on this website.they have been pretty popular with lots of views……BUT…… i have no idea if people liked them and learnt from them!!!!would like to here from someone who read my poemsto hear what they thought,cheers Mike

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:51:24 +1000

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:17:45 +1000

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Kokoda Battles Historical Poetry By Mike Mcarthur in the forum Introduction

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:05:17 +1000

1st thanks Fluppy and 39th decendant. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for shareing your Dads poem with me , it was very moving. He was a very talented man and may i say if he was a member of the amazing 39th militia he was a legend and a true Australian hero!! All the Diggers were heroes!!!2nd Is it only me or does anyone else get a little…[Read more]

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Preparing For Kokoda - The Average Joe in the forum Trek Preparation

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:54:45 +1000

QUOTE(mikmac1959 @ 27 May 2008, 08:34 PM) [snapback]6806[/snapback]G'Day AllRecieved a copy of Dan's DVD . It is EXCELLENT and highly recommended to any one wishing to take this awesome trek. It shows how much he enjoyed it and what a wonderful job the KTL team do!!! I will definately be walking with them next time. Also contains a moving tribute…[Read more]

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Launching A Book in the forum Kokoda Trekker Family

Mon, 18 May 2009 11:58:55 +1000

thanks fluppy,i would be honoured if you thought my poem was good enough to put on your wall.thanks also for pointing out the typo it should indeed say indeed.i have written a couple of other poems…. trying not to make them too emotional butmore acurate to historical occurrances , easier for people to learn aboutthe history than reading a…[Read more]

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Launching A Book in the forum Kokoda Trekker Family

Thu, 14 May 2009 12:24:54 +1000

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Launching A Book in the forum Kokoda Trekker Family

Thu, 14 May 2009 12:16:19 +1000

Absolute brilliant read pete,i carried it with me and read about the history of location i had been through, were i was camped and were tomorrow would take me!!!i will always remember camped at Brigade Hill…… aloone in my tent reading Bill's book ……….tears streeming down my face!!'every body should carry this field guide.cheers…

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Dvd Walkers Guide in the forum Trek Preparation

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:21:19 +1000

G'daythe ultimate walkers guide on dvd still available.checkout my webpage http://www.kokodavirtualtrek.comcheers mike

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Dvd Walkers Guide in the forum Trek Preparation

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:02:01 +1000

G'day all,Dvds are selling well and i am getting heaps of great feedback.Please note my new email address is kokodavirtualtrek@hotmail.com and check out my website: Kokoda Virtual Trek. mike

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Dvd Walkers Guide in the forum Trek Preparation

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:02:01 +1000

G'day all,Dvds are selling well and i am getting heaps of great feedback.Please note my new email address is kokodavirtualtrek@hotmail.com and check out my website: Kokoda Virtual Trek. mike

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Getting Organised To Trek For The First Time in the forum Introduction

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:57:32 +1000

G'day lornai walked last july, there is plenty of water but i was worried about getting the runs so i always sterilised!! i carried 2x 1ltre bottles on the side of my pack. Whwnever we filled up i would drop in a aqua tab ( available in boxes of 100 from camping stores) and a spoon full of staminade. Next time we stopped i would put this 2 ltres…[Read more]

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Dvd Walkers Guide in the forum Trek Preparation

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:37:19 +1000

Tar matethanks for the review, i have been working to try to improve the dvd, to give information that you can't find in books. The unexpected things that you might learn the hard way. the dvd now runs for 1hr and 30min. I have sold over 55 so far and have received all positive feedback!!!The dvd is selling $22 delivered just email me at…[Read more]

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Dvd Walkers Guide in the forum Trek Preparation

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:37:19 +1000

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Pre-existing Knee Condition/ Insurance/ Helicopter Evacuation in the forum Trek Preparation

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:48:35 +1000

G'dayUnfortunate about the sore knee! It will certainly play on your mind but as advised it comes down toyour preperation and determination. No one no matter what age or fitness escapes a little pain.When i walked there was a gentleman in his 60's had a knee replacement with some sort of complications( muscle taken from his ham string or…[Read more]

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Toilet Seat Covers in the forum Trek Preparation

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:15:44 +1000

G'day I trekked last july and can't remember a toilet seat you could put a cover on!!!most were just a hole in the ground.Cheers

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Toilet Seat Covers in the forum Trek Preparation

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:15:44 +1000

G'day I trekked last july and can't remember a toilet seat you could put a cover on!!!most were just a hole in the ground.Cheers

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Fold Or Roll When Packing? in the forum Trek Preparation

Sat, 31 May 2008 02:15:00 +1000

G'dayall great advice. One thing i did not do but another more experienced trekker done was purchased a very large,super heavy duty plastic bag from a camping store. He placed that in the inside of his back pack so it lined the entire inside. So when he unzipped the top of his back pack, he opened this bag and placed every thing in side it .…[Read more]

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Preparing For Kokoda - The Average Joe in the forum Trek Preparation

Tue, 27 May 2008 13:34:50 +1000

G'Day AllRecieved a copy of Dan's DVD . It is EXCELLENT and highly recommended to any one wishing to take this awesome trek. It shows how much he enjoyed it and what a wonderful job the KTL team do!!! I will definately be walking with them next time. Also contains a moving tribute at the Isurava Memorial. Well done Dan!! I have sent a copy of…[Read more]

mikmac1959 replied to the topic Gas Canisters In Port Moresby ? in the forum Trek Preparation

Tue, 27 May 2008 11:38:48 +1000

G'day againjust read further back on the forum and seen thatyou are hiring a guide, he should be aware of local customsand arrange any payment rerquired for camping spotscheers mike