Mongol Rally Day 22/23 - Lone Wolf McQuade

"Drove all night in the Altai Mountains,400km from Mong border"

Also:

" Made border in good time now they wont let us out till 9am Monday"

As our intrepid adventurers near Mongolia and ever nearer the elusive finish line, arguably the star of the show, Mr Bannan, is at it again:

" New name for Bannan is Lone Wolf McQuade. He has been chopping wood with Ruskies and now he's fishing with them in a string singlet"

Mystical nomad  Paul  Bannan aka
Lone Wolf McQuade,  forever etched  in
Russian folklore

Lone Wolf has spearheaded relations with all during this trip unhindered by the language barrier as he beguiles both locals and the rest of the team alike. Wielding an axe he set about attacking trees, fences and anything else in his path in aid of his Russian hosts. The unfortunate locals were no doubt scurrying for cover as Lone Wolf, Viking like, sent a conglomeration of shrapnel in all directions. On completion of his offensive on the wood, we then learn that he sets about obtaining the teams supper as he takes to the rod and line in an attempt to snag a fish. This is very typical of the hunter gatherer lifestyle that he has adopted during this trip. Quite why he was donning a string singlet is a mystery. In fact it's a mystery as to why he actually owns a string singlet. Perhaps he adapted it into a rudimentary net in case the rod and line proved unproductive. Locals must be highly impressed with this outlandish visitor as he carves his way forever into their memories. He will go down in folklore, and fathers will tell of  this mystical pilgrim from Britain who went by the name of.............. Lone Wolf McQuade.

"Been at the campsite 30 minutes and already drinking vodka with the locals who are sound. Will be here for 2 days"


Unsurprisingly after a heavy session on rough Russian vodka we learn:

"Lone Wolf  has crashed out, already steaming. He'll remember nothing of this jolly boys outing"

Known as a man who enjoys a glass or two, Lone Wolf seems to have been a little lightweight when taking on the Russians at drinking vodka although it has to be said that it is their national pastime. Compensation must be given however for the exertion he extended whilst swinging the axe about and can be forgiven for this hiccup. But rest assured.................Lone Wolf will no doubt rise again