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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 1:25 pm

Congrat's Louis-P, Thanks for sharing with us armchair adventurer's. Look forward to the book and following your next adventure! Champion.
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 1:27 pm

13:13 at the ranger station. I wonder if he kissed Phil for bringing all that lovely food (and cooling the beer).
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 1:31 pm

Links :D

http://www.louis-philippe-loncke.com

https://eur-share.inreach.garmin.com/louphi

Well done Lou-Phi.
I had to google who Margot Robbie is, as I hadn’t heard of her. I lead a sheltered life.
Regards OLM
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 1:34 pm

Nursing a few wounds but arrived at Cockle Creek. Enjoyed the Belgian chocolates!

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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 1:38 pm

What an effort - congrats Louis!
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 1:43 pm

tastrax wrote:Nursing a few wounds but arrived at Cockle Creek. Enjoyed the Belgian chocolates!

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Wow that is thin hip belt for carrying 65 kg! :shock: Gear nerd alert.. :lol:

Looks like one of his boots sole rubber was just about to come off as well.

Epic effort Lou-Phi! Well done!
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 1:45 pm

Incredible effort. I thought things were looking bad when he had gotten poked in the eye with a branch, broken his second walking pole and was only doing 5kms a day but he managed to overcome adversity and pushed through to the end. Inspirational.
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 1:50 pm

15.6 kilos lost in 52 days
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 1:55 pm

What a machine you are Louis. An epic achievement and massive kudos to you!
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 2:01 pm

Caption competition for his thoughts in that pic!!!

I'm going for... "I asked for Margot Robbie?!?! Not an exuberant policeman and the ABC"
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 2:02 pm

bernieq wrote: It's been inspiring following the trek - not to emulate (that would be mad) - but to push a little harder, go a little further, a little more often.

I think that sums it up for me. Never want to go up Everest, but love reading about/'watching' people who do. They inspire me to aim for Federation. :)
When I think I can't keep going on my Tasmanian challenges, I'll remember how vastly more capable the human mind and body are than appear at the time. On 'ya, Louphi! Merci, et félicitations!!!
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 2:07 pm

stepbystep wrote:Caption competition for his thoughts in that pic!!!

I'm going for... "I asked for Margot Robbie?!?! Not an exuberant policeman and the ABC"


"battled 52 days through the Tasmanian wilderness... and now im being arrested for littering in a national park cause I lost my head torch while almost drowning in rain swollen river.."

:lol:
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 2:08 pm

stepbystep wrote:Caption competition for his thoughts in that pic!!!

I'm going for... "I asked for Margot Robbie?!?! Not an exuberant policeman and the ABC"


Damn it.....I knew I should've gotten the longer duration Park Pass !!
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 2:13 pm

Nah, he's just waiting for someone to pass some kero and matches so he can set fire to those *&%$#! boots.
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 2:21 pm

Mechanic-AL wrote:Damn it.....I knew I should've gotten the longer duration Park Pass !!


Actually a tourist type parks pass lasts 56 days so he got pretty good value out of his.

Off topic but any seniors heading for Tassie this summer/autumn can get a FREE parks pass valid to 30/6/2019. Just need a Seniors card. :D

Caption - "Amazing - still have 5 toes on the left foot"
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 2:32 pm

My partner fired off half a dozen, these are my 3 favourites :)

“I had way too much fun”

“I wish Tasmania was longer”

“I feel empty”

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Eat up Lou-phi!
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 2:46 pm

Fantastic and inspirational!

Caption: What will be my next epic challenge? Just no more bogs and leeches.
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 3:21 pm

Can you let us know what brand boots he wears?

Caption.
“Should I have a shower first before making passionate luv with Margot Robbie”
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 3:27 pm

No he's planning his next challenge - skyline traverse from Cape Grim to SE Cape, only walking at night-time, with only a cigarette lighter to light the way...
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 3:27 pm

24 Sept. End of the exped.tomorrow night on ABC News! Lost15,5kg. Will be in Hobart by 4pm. Suggest a bar on fb if you wanna meet! Will choose one near hostel. Bus to Laun in the morning.

The expedition might have ended, but he's still a man on a mission!
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 3:45 pm

Will be in Hobart by 4pm. Suggest a bar on fb if you wanna meet!


Some drink suggestions for tonight:
    *&%$#! Mary
    Painkiller
    Damn the weather
    Dark 'n' stormy
    Bushwacker
    Mudslide
    Moonwalk
:lol:
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 4:03 pm

Congrats Louis!! It certainly has been entertaining & has been the most interesting thing over winter. Enjoy your return to civilisation- the last couple of months with soon be a fond memory ;)

Caption “fun, they said it would be fun....”
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 5:23 pm

Well done Louis. And thank you for the entertainment - it has been interesting and fun to watch blue dots appear the past weeks. Onwards and upwards!

So, what else is on? :wink:
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 5:42 pm

Now, what world news items will he have to catch up on after 52 days?
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 6:04 pm

Caption "... I swear they're moving - those boots are still moving !"
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 6:31 pm

"I just lost 15.5 kilograms. If you want to lose weight fast just follow my new Tasmanian wilderness program with 700,000 easy steps"
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 6:34 pm

Congrats on your amazing achievement Louis. I don't think it will be attempted by anyone again soon. Thanks so much for sharing so much of your trip with us and amazing us with your toughness and resilience. Best of luck with any future crazy adventures.
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 7:40 pm

Well done Louis!!! Amazing triumph!! :D

mikeb wrote:
Will be in Hobart by 4pm. Suggest a bar on fb if you wanna meet!


Anyone know of whereabouts this evening?
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 7:49 pm

Well done Louis. Amazing achievement.

Well done to everyone behind the scenes looking after Louis.

Thanks to allllll the other armchair bushwalkers making this a very amusing thread :mrgreen:
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Re: That Mad Belgian

Mon 24 Sep, 2018 7:55 pm

beardless wrote:"I just lost 15.5 kilograms. If you want to lose weight fast just follow my new Tasmanian wilderness program with 700,000 easy steps"


:lol: :lol: Best one so far!
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