Hello Everyone
Firstly THANK YOU all for your emails of support to Dave he has really appreciated your comments and words of encouragement throughout the past four months.
TOMORROW IS DAVE’S BIG DAY so he will run into Manly down the main mall called The Corso (from the Wharf end to the Beach end) through ribbons of pink (Breast Cancer) and blue (Prostate Cancer) to awaiting family and friends wearing pink and blue.
The Mayor of Manly Jean Hay will then welcome Dave.
RUNNERS TO MEET AT TOP OF OBSERVATION HILL AT THE PAVILION AND TO START RUNNING AT 8AM (Sgt Bainbridge of Manly RTA has asked runners to stop at Spit Bridge (half way point)- in carpark AFTER going over the bridge so he can escort you in a quieter route)
DATE: 10 JANUARY 2009
ARRIVAL TIME IN MANLY: BETWEEN 10-11AM
WHERE: THE CORSO (BEACH END)
DRESS: WEAR SOMETHING PINK AND BLUE
See you there.
PS Its manic here today!
PS Late yesterday was taken up with a photoshoot with an English freelance Journalist. Photographs and story were put together and received positive comments were received from the Express, Sun, Mirror and even the times until Man U player Ronaldo smashed his Ferrari! Dave said Ronaldo needs the press coverage more than he does!
Never mind Ronaldo, the newspapers and national news was taken over yesterday about reports of a UFO flying over Conisholme near North Somercoates and crashing into the wind turbines. However we will look out for anything about your trip and let you know if we see anything. Will we have the press knocking on our door looking for a story to sell? xx
Get ready to cash in on the $$$$$$$ when the press come calling for the confessions of the Wheelbarrow Man!
Ronaldo will hang his boots up one day, but Dad will pass on his barrow to the family for the next two generations. Dad says you he doesn’t have six grandsons for nothing
Dad and Joxx
Today is your glory day and never mind who ever else crashed what-you kept the barrow in fine form across the Nullabor and everything else the Australian outback, the weather and the road trains had to throw at you- ENJOY EVERY MINUTE OF YOUR TRIUMPH AND ACHIEVEMENT- you truly deserve the record.
Much love and thoughts on this special day Abbe Jason Hani Tulsi & Indeigh xxxxxx
oh how cool are you uncle David – we’re all very proud of you – and you look so pretty in pink! i hope you have choosen your wardrobe with extra care and attention – you’ll be like a supermodel tomorrow – so give it up for the camera! hip hip hooray – for he’s a jolly good fellow etc etc ..
( i know a couple of rugby ones too, but i don’t want to get banned by the world press for being rude !!!)
“You dream, you believe, you train, you achieve.”
“I came, I saw, I conquered.”—Julius Caesar
“Every day the word ‘gift’ is used to define talent, ability, and performance. Being gifted has an even deeper meaning, a meaning that isn’t always measured in points per game or win/loss records–it’s measured by heart, effort, and desire.”
—Alan Cohen
I found these quotes and figured they describe you pretty well – and couldn’t put it better myself! (well i could if i had more time to think of something profound, but you’d have crossed the finish line by then) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (and now have a big cake from Miss Maud’s to celebrate xxxxxxxxxx
Great day for you Dave and what an achievement. We cam immagine your feelings after crossing the finishing line. You will have probably mixed feelings about. We are sure you enjoyed proving to yourself that you can do it no matter how hard it is. CONGRATULATION!
Jo and Vlastik Skvaril
Just saw you on the Channel 10 news in Melbourne!
Congratulations to you both, I’ve certainly enjoyed following your journey through the website.
Mat.
We raised a glass of bubbly to you both on the completion of an epic journey- still waiting to see the news coverage, flicked thro’ the channels tonite but no luck- nice write up in the west today and a big photo- put you feet up tomo and they may stand a chance of returning to their original size!!!
love from the baird clan in Mandurah xxx
thank you so much Jo and Vlastik
It was a wonderful emotional feeling running over the finish line and having family and friends to greet and join in the celebrations during the day.
We are so glad that we met you both in Perth. You are both an inspiration.
You are welcome to come and visit us any time.
Jo and Davidxx
Great to hear that David’s run appeared on Channel 10 Melbourne.
It must have gone National. You never know how much they use of the film they take on the day. They seem to be filming for ages.
At least we got some coverage and he did look good coming in.
It was a great day.
Love Jo and Davidxx
Hi Laverne
We love reading your emails …they are always so entertaining and encouraging.
It was a fabulous day that we didn’t want to end.
Love Jo and Davidx