Overlanders

"overlanders" and prospectors soon followed; indeed some preceded this expedition, for Mr. Johnston has told me that he found marked trees in more than one place. ❋ David Wynford Carnegie (1885)

"overlanders," as they were called, affected a bandit style of dress; in their scarlet shirts and broad-brimmed hats, their belts filled with pistols, and their horses gaily caparisoned, they caused a sensation in the streets in Adelaide, which rang all evening with their merriment and dissipation. ❋ George Sutherland (1880)

The “overlanders” baked bread in folding tin reflector ovens or heavy cast-iron Dutch ovens with three legs and a lid over fires of scrounged fuel—from buffalo chips to dried weeds. ❋ Molly O’Neill (2010)

I have a theory that overlanders in Africa — the twenty-something, gap-year or post-graduation Cairo-to-Cape (or more commonly Marrakech-to-Johannesburg) tribe — are, of all tourists in Africa, the category who have least real engagement with the places they travel through. ❋ Unknown (2010)

As with the tick-eating egrets that hop around in the vicinity of hippopotamuses, the moment you see a couple of dreadlocks at or near a food stall, bar or market, you know there will be white travellers, probably overlanders, nearby. ❋ Unknown (2010)

And the association which is almost automatic is with young European overlanders. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Where there are overlanders, and especially white overlanding women, there are black dreadlocks. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Walk into an encampment of overlanders, or a bar, beach resort or eatery which overlanders frequent (their organisers always, but always, take them to the same places) and the aura is of inwardness. ❋ Unknown (2010)

UNDER THE CANVASES OF THEIR covered wagons, the Western overlanders stowed a little of everything they required to start life in a new, raw land. ❋ DEE BROWN (2007)

The overlanders had not the contempt for difficulties bred by familiarity into the mountain men. ❋ DEE BROWN (2007)

This accident obliged me to remain stationary for two days, notwithstanding my anxiety to get up to the lagoon at Williorara, to ascertain the truth or otherwise of the report I had heard of the massacre of a party of overlanders there. ❋ Unknown (2004)

“‘Seeing the elephant, ’ though it has pre– and post–gold rush currency, was an immensely popular expression among the overlanders [those journeying in covered wagons to Oregon and California] … connoting, in the main, experiencing hardship and difficulty and somehow surviving. ❋ Unknown (1989)

"Yes, sir; and overlanders, too!" exclaimed Mr. Grigsby, his gaze narrowing. ❋ Charles H. [Illustrator] Stephens (1911)

Down along the Snakebite River, where the overlanders camp, ❋ Unknown (1902)

We had never been on the Queensland cattle-camps, nor shaken and shivered with the fever, nor lived the roving life of the overlanders. ❋ Unknown (1902)

Down along the Mooki River, on the overlanders 'camp, ❋ Unknown (1902)

Till I meet the overlanders with the cattle comin 'down, ❋ Unknown (1902)

Till I meet the overlanders with the cattle comin 'down ❋ Unknown (1892)

Hall's Creek is a great place for corroborees, for there are gathered together boys from all parts of Central Australia, Northern Territory, and Queensland, brought by coastal overlanders. ❋ David Wynford Carnegie (1885)

Hey bro, after I put thousands in my new truck I think I'm going to take it overlanding in my backyard. It's going to [be epic]. This new [rooftop] tent cost [me three] thousand dollars, but will be worth if for the two times I use it during my overlanding trip behind Walmart. ❋ Jumelton (2017)

[Wow], you could use that [van] for [overlanding]. ❋ Lovetosurve (2018)

Bro, look at that Overland truck. It’s got more shit loaded on the roof rack than a gypsy wagon. That Overlander dude is wearing a [shemagh] with a [slouch hat] and [jodhpurs]. What a flippin’ poser! ❋ Long Live The Rebellion (2017)

"That [double crossing bitch] is going to get the [overland] if she doesnt watch it" "How much do you charge for the overland" "You take [cash or check] for the overland" ❋ Bitch Weed (2006)

"Hey Billy Bob, let's get Jarvis and walk to that there North West Plaza. I wanna look for some huntin' stuff cuz [the Overland] Walmarts is all out." "I dunno Earl. Jarvis is warshing his dad's el camino and I heard there was a drive-by at the bus stop last Thursday." "Well shucks, I guess I'll just keep [shootin' squirrels] with [my bb] gun." ❋ Blondie D (2008)

Wanna to go Overland Park? Sure. [What do] you wanna do there? Let's go to the [mall]. [Sounds good]. I'll drive. ❋ Fred The Wolf (2005)

If this Overland Park doesn't move I'm gonna [ram] his [Mercedes] so he will look at something [important] ❋ MsFlintstone (2015)

suburb hellhole suburbia [strip mall] wasteland [overland park] suburban sprawl urban sprawl suburban hellhole [suburban wasteland] automobile slum happy motoring utopia parking lagoon strip mall gulag franchise fry pits ❋ Tosspot Of Kcmo (2009)

Overland high school [home] of the goers ❋ Jay Gado (2018)

Leroy left work one afternoon. As he was heading to the parking area, he looked along the wall near the employee exit and noticed a large pile of wet feces. It was obvious that someone had performed and Overland Squat Blossom and left quite the mess on the sidewalk. But notably, Leroy was quite impressed by the fact that there was a line of turd running down the wall to the pile below. Clearly, the defecator had [rooster] [tailed] that turd and it was not a real [clean pinch]. ❋ Eaton Holgoode (2015)