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All funds raised during my ride across Australia went to either the Australian or New Zealand Heart Foundation depending on the donor’s wish.
It was a thrill to be named Best Individual Fund-raiser for 2011 by the Queensland Branch of the Australian Heart Foundation.
​Special thanks to EVERYONE who supported my ride. 

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"POEMS"

Ode to Brenda....


If you're in a rut
With a very sore butt
Get off the seat
...Over your feet
As your wheels turn
It'll lessen the burn
And across the Nullarbor
Won't be so sore
By Madura Pass
You won't feel your arse

Anon - but I think it was my sister!!

Ode to Pat....
This epic journey could not have been
Unless someone else was on the scene
To cater for Brenda's every need
...As she pedals her velocipede
Pat you are someone with special skill
You drive, you cook, you fundraise and still
When there is need for puncture repair
We see that you are always there
It is great that you are still a force
With your prowess on the golfing course
On the famous Nullarbor you did play
And we read that your balls flew away
It was disturbing to learn of a trick so low
That was dealt to you by that pesky crow
We think you'll find that playing bowls
Will be easier than those eighteen holes
At least that crow won't come along
Not unless its very strong
We hope you've had the chance to feast
On seafood as you travel East
And you surely do deserve a toast
For all you're doing coast to coast!!

Anon - yup - I am sure it is my sister!

Ode to Sponsors .......
Your website is now quite a read
With daily reviews as you proceed
The photos are magnificent
A picture diary of where you went
With iPRIMUS playing an important part
Keeping us informed – that’s really smart
We read with quite a bit of shock
The disappearance of your bike lock
Keep secure that GIANT AVAIL
So you can continue on your trail
Suggesting Pat was in some way remiss
Were you trying to take the p****?
She was distracted looking for a mouse
Trespassing in your JUCY house
With obvious intent to dine
On a piece of bread and a glass of wine
We’re hoping that in that mouse’s guts
Is not your stash of MORISH NUTS
Probably when you pedalled past Noona
It was fast asleep in your doona

Anon - definitely my sister - thanks Shona!!