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June 23rd 2007
Published: June 23rd 2007
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Came within inches of getting knocked off my bike at 90 kph yesterday by a motorist in a hurry, Almost decided I’d had enough right then and there. But the afternoon was much better and today was beautiful blue sky all day. Cannot believe how good if feels tonight. We’re in McLaren Vale. We’re here not so much because it is a major wine centre (though that certainly helps sway the logic), but because McLaren is Helen’s maiden name. How could we miss having a glass of wine here? The night before last we were in Mt Gambier where there are a series of amazing crater lakes right in town and last night we were in Meningie where we saw the most spectacular sunset with herons and storks on Lake Albert. Crossed the Murray River on a cable ferry this morning on the way here. Almost got our inter-bike communication system working this afternoon. We’ve had our mp3 players going for the last couple weeks, since just after Armidale. They sure do make the long roads easier. But I can hardly wait til we can actually talk with each other too.


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28th June 2007

shells on the road?
I knew about the McLaren and love that there is a place with that name that makes wine (it does make things easier), but shells on the road? that might make riding a bit more difficult, not to mention being run off the road by another bike. I must say we are eager to hear how things are going, knowing full well how exhausting and emotionally tense road riding is. We think of you often and send our love. the triumph is still un registered. It seems the back tail light has a life of its own and passing the tests have only come up with failure. Oh well, the bicycles are working fine and we rode 120 miles last weekend to add our part to the MS foundation. We love you, Merritt and Tom
1st July 2007

Dreams come true indeed
Now that I've read your "so far" account I have to say that as much as we love you guys our dreams come true are a bit different except of course for all the Ethi food - didn't know there was that contingent down under. You make our "wild" travels seem tame but I'm glad we get to experience what you are doing vicariously at least. So thanks for the blog and watch out for each other you guys!!!
4th July 2007

Yikes!
Yikes--the idea of your motorcycles skidding on wet roads is pretty scary. Riding in the cold rain and sleet is tough for anybody even with tons of experience! Sure wish we could send you some summer sun and dry, smooth roads. I didn't realize Australia was so cold in the winter. Not sure about the equipment you talk about that will let you communicate while riding--a walkie talkie or something close? What's that other thing you mention that's already working? Like a radio? It's fun to read about McLaren Vale. Glad you got some good warming wine in your systems!!! Helen, we've gotten two postcards from you--thanks so much, it's wonderful to see your familiar handwriting. love to you both, Carolyn and Dennis (Dennis is following your blog too).

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