From Piotr & Liz
Hi Andrew & Jenny
My your much gamer than Liz & I would have been taking on all that cycling. As long as you have enjoy the trip and had a great experience doining good for you. Thanks for keeping us informed by sms messages we have enjoyed receiving them.
Take care
Love
P & L
Response: We had a great time and scenery through NT and Kimberley exceeded our expectations. Did a great star gazing tour last night too.
From Wally
Congratulations on your epic. I just don't know how you guys did it (I could only manage if I had a tractor seat). If you are doing Cape Leveque go via a tour of the Willie Creek Pearl farm. Also catcha a Queennie at the Town Jetty. Look forward to seeing you soon.
go dockers (do or die).
ps. that is a mean sunset shot.
Response: We had to buy new seats in Katherine. Look forward to chilling out in Cape Leveque from tomorrow. Had a lovely lunch and cigars (AD) at Matso's brewery. See you in about a week
From martin kay
Hi. Good to see some fellow masochists around the place. is there a film shoot at kunanurra?
Response: I think silly cyclists is the what we are being referred to. If only we knew what we were going to be in for- oh well, it's been an adventure anyway. Would you believe that there was a beach volleyball court at the pub we visited in Derby last night? Weird, hey?
From Kathleen
Hi Andrew and Jenny,
Saturday was a sparkling day for the Collingwood Children's Market and there was a stall devoted to orange-pink pine mushrooms that only grow in pine forests when they feel like it. We missed having a market-inspired dinner with you. Michael sauteed the pine mushrooms and served them on polenta.
We've been cooking our way through the wonderful larder that you left us from your kitchen including a great borlotti bean and leek casserole with cream and hearty lentil barley stew.
I've volunteered Jo, Anne and Michael to help me with a presentation on the Gippsland Wilderness Bike ride for the July 19 DBUG meeting so I may grab some of your images off the net to use.
We had a very frosty morning with an overnight low of 3C in Melbourne and -2 in the Yarra Valley.
Happy pedalling!
Response: That food all sounds great with our cyclists apetite! We are eating like horses. And people think that petrol is expensive. Good luck with the presentation. We finished our trip now (Broome) and will update with pictures shortly.
From HG & Patrick
Footy report: "Fremantle have kept their season alive, but in unconvincing fashion" (that's the West for you) - Dockers beat Tigers by 21 points yesterday. Better than Eagles who led by 30 at half time only to lose by the smallest of possible margins to the Bombers on Friday night...
Response: We camped next to some West Coast supporters the other night. They were the biggest bogans we have ever had the misfortuned of camping next to. Jenny has even decided that West Coast is now her most hated team.
From the Canuck
You've left a big void at CAV - you're irreplaceable mate! and miss the weekly cycling yarns.
Remember, if the bottoms get sore, bang your knees with a brick - it'll take your mind off the daily pressure pts. All the very best to you Jenny & ABD
Response: We finally finished the Gibb. We got rained in 3 times- so much for the dry season. It was a lovely trip but I don't know if I would be recommending anyone else to ride the Gibb- too many corregations, sand, mud.... We are very happy to be in Derby which says a lot.
Anyway, we are hoping to update our blog with some photos in the next couple of days.
From Jenny A.
CAV staff are missing you- it is soooo quiet here now!
The team is diminishing even further with Richard F. being head hunted & off to the business world:(
The flurry of the PAEC hearing is over & the Corporate Plan is next on the agenda.....I bet you don't care about any of this!!!! Keep well & happy - looking forward to the Kunnanurra news & photos.
From K&M
Bon anniversare Jen, Et Andrew pour avant. Hope it is/was a good un. xx
Response: Merci. Cest magnifique.
From Michael & Karyn
Happy birthday to you both - I gather we missed Andrews but know today is Jens. Hope you get the chance to celebrate with an australian champagne (beer). Glad to see that I'm not the only one suffering from tender bottom syndrome. Photos looking good - keep it up. From one of them it looks like andy has talked you into his hairstyle - I suppose its practical for where you are and the tuft at the back looks cute. Cant wait to see photos of you in a few months though so I can tease you about having a mullet. No more payouts - its your birthday. Have a good one and happy bleated to you andrew.
M&K XX
Response: Thanks! I think. Saw a cracker mullet last night that I'm hoping to aspire to in the future.
Baaa
From simone
Hi Jen & AD,
Hope you're doing ok. Happy Birthday Jen!!! Was there birthday cake? Thanks for the kids' books, they love them.
Simone xox
Response: Glad to know the books made it. No birthday cake but 120 Kms riding with an camp in the wilderness (with 18 caravans).
From Mick
Great Pics guys, get some more sun Jen you are a whitey
Response: I am intending to go commando on the Gibb River Road. Keep an eye out for those photos!
From Slack
After spending Friday night freezing at the MCG I'm rather jealous. The only comment I,ve got is who are the grey nomads. Love you both
Response: Bloody Dockers, so close and yet the seasons slipping away. The grey nomads are the retirees in their caravans. They give us cakes and biscuits and iced cordials!
From Michael and Kathleen
We've been thinking of you both and your trip. Now, finally I open the link to your blog! Great to hear of your journey, and the pictures look great. Cheers
From Rod
hope the birthday suit kept the crocs away at Edith Falls...
From karen & Marg
Scenery fantastic but dont see a lot of grapevines about - you must be thirsty! With you both in mind we cracked a very nice red last night. Hope the 'gel' has done the trick Jen. Keep on riding, riding, riding...... Love from us
Response: Too hot for wine so we are just having shandys. Glad to hear that you are making up for us on the wine front though.
From Karyn & Michael
Bon voyage! Bon courage! Et beaucoup des photos. Hope you became appropriately acclimatised and have enjoyed Kakadu, the rivers and springs. Looking forward to the next instalment. xx
Response: Le voyage est magnifigue mais les bottoms est tres fatigue. How mangled!
From HG & Patrick
Great result for the Dockers on Friday night against the Saints...but heartbreaking for Melbourne today - 7 unanswered goals in last quarter but Kangaroos still won by one point...hang on a minute...that should keep Jen happy right?
Response: The dockers have some way to catch up to the roos. keep the footy updates coming through, we dont get to here or see the games.
From Kon
Fantastic...Will tune into the daily adventures of the travelling Duncans.....
Love these blogs....I feel unihibited communicating with this technology. So much so that I'm typing this in wearing nothing but my G and tie....
Well its just tripped over to 5 o'clock....... time to leave work...CU :)
Response: Thats a visual that excites! Bit like the grey nomads.
From Anna
Hi guys, hope the travels so far have been kind on your legs and bums. Take care.
Response: Oh my aching arss. Got new seats though.
From Andrea
I went to that National Trust house in Darwin guys and had the best chocolate mud cake ever!!!!! If you haven't yet left, you must go back and totally indulge, have a peice for me too! Onya bike!
A
Response: Any advice of places to eat etc are always welcome. Petrol prices may be on the rise but so if our fuel intake. Thanks for the email. Think I might need a bit of cheesecake from this cafe- they look devine and 4 different varieties!
From Pommies
Hey dudes
Hope the travel goes well, sounds like it is off to a great start with the pool action. Did you do some pre-ride knick tan fotos? How about chamiox cream, did you get the heavy duty kill all germ stuff?
Dont be afraid of the goannas they make delicious eating!
Look after yourselves and dont sing really annoying repetatitive songs.
A and V
Response: Weve eaten it all, lizard, croc, frog, snake. Sorry have to rush off to the toilet.
From beth duncan
Cheers! Rob has connected me to the Internet. I'm still terrified. Hope you have a fabulous trip to Kakadu and Arnhem Land.
Response: Finally online. Lovely to hear from you and thank you for looking after our gear.
From Simone
Hi guys, Sore buts yet!? Who rides up front and cops the wind?
Stay safe.
Response: Guess who is on the front and who is grovelling behind. AD
From Malini
Hi guys
I meant to ring you before you started on your trip but guess it's a bit late now! I'll try and catch up with you later.
Have a great time! Maybe you'll inspire me to actually get back on my bike!! :)
Malini
Response: Its lovely in the dirt Malini.
From Chris Thompson
Less lounging by the pool you two - more cycling!
Hope the xams went well and that you are both well
Response: Thanks. It's so humid here today so more lounging by the pool is required. Just putting up our first photos so have a look.
