Heine's Ramblings and Rumblings

Midrand Quarry Then and Now

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Drove past there the other day and this is what it looks like now . It is in the process of becoming a business park .

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So I thought I would post some pics , so that we can remember it like it was 🙂

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Chevan

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Rangie Number 1

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Craig Vallis testing his Madman (IIRC) suspension setup courtesy of Brian Cotton

Craig Vallis testing his Madman (IIRC) suspension setup courtesy of Brian Cotton

My awesome Rangie , equipped with a Chevy 350

My awesome Rangie Number 2 , equipped with a Chevy 350

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Going down the side of Propshaft Hill

Going down the side of Propshaft Hill

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My landy , with a very young looking Clem

My landy , with a very young looking Clem

Wild Graham

Wild Graham

Olaf I think

Olaf I think

Our favourite wtaer crossing seen from above

Our favorite water crossing seen from above

Someone coming my rescue - Filly I think

Someone coming to my rescue – Filly I think

Paul Oxley

Paul Oxley

And of course let’s not forget how lucky Wavy was on the day

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He managed to save it

He managed to save it

One of the few videos I have of my aquatic days 😉

Of course some of us did break a few things (even as a passenger). My arm after a bit a work was needed, when I was thrown forward after a big ramp over a hill and I got my hand stuck in the passenger chicken handle

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So long old friend , you taught us much

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