There has been a lot of posts about going to the Sydney Craft Show and having a blog meet up. I went last year and had a great time and had fully expected to be going again this year. Sometimes though, life doesn't quite always work out the way we hope.
So instead of going to Sydney and having a great time with friends I will be part of a two man support crew for a team doing the Oxfam trailwalker walk in Brisbane. It is a 100 km walk through bush and on fire trails to the west of Brisbane.
My husband Richard (left) and his brother (right) with two friends are doing the walk and are starting at 7 am tomorrow from Mt Glorious and anticipate finishing at Mt Coot-tha 24 hours or less later. My sister-in-law and I will be available during that time to be called on, also we will be at some of the checkpoints with changes of clothes and shoes along with food and anything else they need. We have to have them there to register between 4 and 4.30am so think of me in the dark and cold.
There will be work to be done in the middle of the night too so it could be a full on 24 hours for me too.
You can see their page here....
These photos were taken on a training walk going up Mt. Maroon - they've done lots of preparation.
Think of me out in the bush in the middle of the night waiting for my team to come in and pass though the checkpoints. Ah, the things we do....
7 comments:
I am sure your DH does apriciate you being there. Good on yah....
Lynda - you have all my sympathy - at least it is only my fault I am not going - Sorry I will not be thinking of you at 4am in the dark and cold - I'll be in the dark and warm sound asleep. I hope you do get some "me time" over the weekend to make up for it.
May the weather be kind to all of
you ! The team are doing a pretty awesome thing :-)
We will miss you, but you are doing good work. I thought getting up at 5.00am tomorrow was bad. Hope it all goes well.
What an amazing undertaking. I'll certainly be think of you all.
It reminds me of the "Parish Walk" which will be held next weekend on the Isle of Man. It is a race where they have 24 hours to walk 85 miles past each parish church. They have thousands compete and raise funds for the local aged care. However, it is on the longest day of the year, not the shortest, like here.
There is always next year for Sydney.
They are doing an amazing thing and hubby must be so thankful he has a partner he can count on. Stay warm and I wish them and you all the best.
you were missed by me...........hope the support went well........
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