Jasmine Kinnore at Daralane Patisseries, on York Street, we thank for the sandwiches, coffees and delicious and most welcome slice of apple slice each. Yum? Yum!
To Michael John Delli-Benadetti owner of Nonna's Restaurant for the meals he donated and the mornings work he gave us next day for the $100 we earned for Book Aid
Thanks to Wayne at Premier Hotel/ Cellar for the Carton of beer donated to us
Ever so many thanks to the lovely and generous Joanna owner of the Bayview Backpackers YHA on Duke Street for the room, the internet, for letting us wash our clothes and for the box of tomatoes from her sister's productive veggie patch that she gave us that Phil put to such good use with a splendid tomato soup (see Phil's 'On the Hop Cooking Tips' coming soon).
What more can be said about Terry and Trev at CC Kebabs who, on behalf of owners Bob and Penny, served up some top notch scran
As Aretha Franklin uttered "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" to you Raylene at Star Caltex, North Road for the $50 fuel donation
To Shaun at Boxwood Hill Roadhouse for the Coffees and snacks
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Denmark WA
Keeping it real and really keeping us alive, we thank the benevloence of the Eziway Food Store for the fresh fruit and veggies we got given
Thanks to the Rivermouth Caravan Park for our stay there
Thanks to Barney Arvison at the Telecentre Network for the internet time donated
Thanks too to the BP Shop for the $10 of fuel donated
And to the Co-op Shell for the 15 litres you gave us to keep us keeping on
Thanks to the Rivermouth Caravan Park for our stay there
Thanks to Barney Arvison at the Telecentre Network for the internet time donated
Thanks too to the BP Shop for the $10 of fuel donated
And to the Co-op Shell for the 15 litres you gave us to keep us keeping on
Nornalup WA
Thanks to Tony and Marge who run, own and manage, with aplomb and joi'de verve, the Nornalup Riverside Chalets, and who not only gave us a place to stay but a canoe with which to explore the Frankland river, a hop skip and a jump away.
Thanks to Maureen who said of course we could go and walk on the suspended bloardwalk among the canopy of the tremendous Tingle and Karri trees in the Majestic Valley of Giants forest
Thanks to Nigel for feeding us and fueling us up at the Bowbridge Roadhouse
Thanks to Maureen who said of course we could go and walk on the suspended bloardwalk among the canopy of the tremendous Tingle and Karri trees in the Majestic Valley of Giants forest
Thanks to Nigel for feeding us and fueling us up at the Bowbridge Roadhouse
Walople WA
Thanks to the Golden Wattle Roadhouse and the Golden Wattle Cafe for the fuel and the food. It was a glorious day made all the more so by them.
Pemberton WA
Thanks to Ian and Linda who suffered to accomodate us at their goodly establishment the Gloucester Motel
You are a superstar Jean! for waiving the National Park fee for us to get up close and personal and scale the 61 metre Gloucester Tree
You are a superstar Jean! for waiving the National Park fee for us to get up close and personal and scale the 61 metre Gloucester Tree
Friday, March 27, 2009
Margaret River and Augusta WA
Massive thanks to the good people at the Willy Bay Resort in Metriup for the beautiful chalet and hospitable reception. Amazing.
Thank you to all at Margarets Beach Resort, Gnarabup for the chalet accomodation and all the spontaneous goodwill
To Anthony Jansen Manager at Gnarabar, Gnarabup, who invited us to join him for a meal and a few drinks. A Gentleman and great company too.
To Keith the owner of Margaret River Surf School who donated a surf lesson to us at Redgate Beach, and to Jarred who tried his utmost to teach us idiots to surf. Gnarly it was, and while 'surfing' would loosely describe our endeavours we had a great time trying.
To Laura, owner of Wild Thyme Gourmet Cafe in Margaret River for the wraps and coffees and best wishes.
Thanks to Merysia Roman at the Cyber Corner Cafe for the internet time
Thank you Tanya at the Karridale Tavern and Roadhouse for the milk, bread, eggs and butter. No fuss no muss no bother.
Also to Karridale Crossroads store for the other groceries we need on the road. Bonza
Thanks to Derek at the Augusta and Margaret River Times for taking the time to take some pictures of us for his paper.
Big fat thanks to Cheffy's Cafe, Yallingup for the most delicious Sunday Roast we have ever had. Highly recommend anyone to go there.
Thanks to Stewart and Noelene Grayson who run the Augusta Fresh Fish and Chips on Blackwood Avenue in Augusta and who make the best goddam frittes don la Aussie in the land
Thank you to all at Margarets Beach Resort, Gnarabup for the chalet accomodation and all the spontaneous goodwill
To Anthony Jansen Manager at Gnarabar, Gnarabup, who invited us to join him for a meal and a few drinks. A Gentleman and great company too.
To Keith the owner of Margaret River Surf School who donated a surf lesson to us at Redgate Beach, and to Jarred who tried his utmost to teach us idiots to surf. Gnarly it was, and while 'surfing' would loosely describe our endeavours we had a great time trying.
To Laura, owner of Wild Thyme Gourmet Cafe in Margaret River for the wraps and coffees and best wishes.
Thanks to Merysia Roman at the Cyber Corner Cafe for the internet time
Thank you Tanya at the Karridale Tavern and Roadhouse for the milk, bread, eggs and butter. No fuss no muss no bother.
Also to Karridale Crossroads store for the other groceries we need on the road. Bonza
Thanks to Derek at the Augusta and Margaret River Times for taking the time to take some pictures of us for his paper.
Big fat thanks to Cheffy's Cafe, Yallingup for the most delicious Sunday Roast we have ever had. Highly recommend anyone to go there.
Thanks to Stewart and Noelene Grayson who run the Augusta Fresh Fish and Chips on Blackwood Avenue in Augusta and who make the best goddam frittes don la Aussie in the land
Dunsborough and Yallingup WA
Thanks to all the staff at The Shack, Dunsborough, for the $50 worth of fresh fruit and veg we have so sorely missed and plowed through with glee. Thanks again
Thanks to Big Fella Takey Pissey at the Caves Park Store, Yallingup, for the groceries and the heckling good natured abuse
To the aptly named Cheffy and his lovely partner in crime Angela at Cheffy's Roast Dinner, Yallingup for the top-notch feed my good man
Thanks to Big Fella Takey Pissey at the Caves Park Store, Yallingup, for the groceries and the heckling good natured abuse
To the aptly named Cheffy and his lovely partner in crime Angela at Cheffy's Roast Dinner, Yallingup for the top-notch feed my good man
Busselton WA
Thanks to Gull Service Station, Stratham Downs for the 20 litres of fuel
Thanks also to the Caltex Service Station for the filler'up tank of fuel
Thanks also to Busselton Public Library
Good onyers to the people at the Motel Amaroo
To Ryan at Goacurry a big thanks and a merry christmas to boot
Thanks mate. Seren Nguyen of the Kent St Bakery
Alan Blackford and Lisa De Fagio at Bakers Delight sorted us out a treat alright
Good old Howard at Dick Smiths donated some phone credit
as did the equally good old Glen Shaw at Nova Tech
Me like Mr Sushi. Craig Avery velly good man.
Thanks to Greame and Debbie at the Geographe Cheese Company for the cheese
Thank you Ian at The Olde Chapel Cafe for the afternoon tea
Thanks also to the Caltex Service Station for the filler'up tank of fuel
Thanks also to Busselton Public Library
Good onyers to the people at the Motel Amaroo
To Ryan at Goacurry a big thanks and a merry christmas to boot
Thanks mate. Seren Nguyen of the Kent St Bakery
Alan Blackford and Lisa De Fagio at Bakers Delight sorted us out a treat alright
Good old Howard at Dick Smiths donated some phone credit
as did the equally good old Glen Shaw at Nova Tech
Me like Mr Sushi. Craig Avery velly good man.
Thanks to Greame and Debbie at the Geographe Cheese Company for the cheese
Thank you Ian at The Olde Chapel Cafe for the afternoon tea
Bunbury WA
Thanks Debs and Dix at the BP 2Go Servo in Mandurah for the fuel donation, the fuel card, the box of goodies and the terrific feeling you left us with. What good good people! Awesome.
Lads, well, really, you deserve to go to Heaven for this. To Nicko, Pete and Mitch Thorn at the Prince of Wales Hotel who put four pints of Guiness and a bowl of chips each for us to enjoy St Paddy's day in the traditional inebriated state
To Terry at Fitzgeralds who fed us more Guiness
Thanks to Lana at the Parade on the Water Hotel who very kindly and generously gave us the rooms we slept in drunk and happy
Thanks to Bunbury Library for the use of the internet
Lads, well, really, you deserve to go to Heaven for this. To Nicko, Pete and Mitch Thorn at the Prince of Wales Hotel who put four pints of Guiness and a bowl of chips each for us to enjoy St Paddy's day in the traditional inebriated state
To Terry at Fitzgeralds who fed us more Guiness
Thanks to Lana at the Parade on the Water Hotel who very kindly and generously gave us the rooms we slept in drunk and happy
Thanks to Bunbury Library for the use of the internet
Rockingham WA
To Wild Bean, BP servo for the coffees and chocco. Cheers gay dude.
To Geoff and Kay who run the delightful Capricci's Restaurant for the feed and beer and for telling your customers about us and getting them to donate. Spot on lovely people.
To the very beautiful and funny Norm and Jean who run the Apex Members Holiday Camp on Peron Point for putting us up in the chalet by the sea
Thanks Mick and Michelle Reilly at Banyandah Burger Bar for the sandwiches and cokes.
To Geoff and Kay who run the delightful Capricci's Restaurant for the feed and beer and for telling your customers about us and getting them to donate. Spot on lovely people.
To the very beautiful and funny Norm and Jean who run the Apex Members Holiday Camp on Peron Point for putting us up in the chalet by the sea
Thanks Mick and Michelle Reilly at Banyandah Burger Bar for the sandwiches and cokes.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Perth WA
Thanks to Phil, Kathy and Kelly at the Gull S-Bend Caravan Park for the jerry can of fuel, the contacts in Perth and the tucker. Very good people.
Thanks to Sam Green of Dongarra Bakery for the water and pop.
Good on yer BP Dongarra for the 20 litres of fuel
Thanks to Terry at Liberty GinGin for the $10 of fuel and the coffees
Thanks to Bev Fruin who said hello to us at Trigg Beach, Cottesloe, as she walked by our van, then went home to return a short while later with some supplies and a cd for us. Beautiful.
Thank you Tanya at YHA Backpackers, Scarbrough, for letting us use the internet and giving us a coffee each, and offering us a bed for the night.
Thanks to Luke Mulholland at La Dolce Vita, in Freemantle, for the pizzas. Solid bloke.
Thanks to Plaka on the Beach, Scarbrough, for the kebabs
Thank you to Wild Bean Coffee for the pick-me-up brew
Thank you Marina at Zanders Restaurant, Scarbrough for the meal
Thank to Bex at the Indie Bar who introduced us at her Open Mic night, let us collect donations and then bought us a beer to watch the bands by. Cool.
Thank you Barchetta in Cottesloe, for the breakfast
Thanks to Ocean Beach Backpackers, Cottesloe Beach, for the internet time
Thanks to Nitesh Patel the Cookie Man in the Inaloo Shopping Centre for the coffees and biscuits.
Massive thanks to Mike Gilbert in Mindarie for offering us a place to stay, use of his Apex contacts, and more hangovers than we could handle. Really went the extra mile for us and we appreciate greatly all he did, and is doing. His lovely wife Kath and their children Megan Haf and Iestyn Thomas were a pleasure to know. Cymro hefyd.
Thanks to Shaun Wright and his wife Sarah, for making us work for our donation
Thanks to Bruno for putting us in touch with the hostels in Perth CBD
Thanks to Katie Eaves at Accentia for designing a new donations tin for us.
Thanks to Kenny, Robyn and Amy, for opening their home to us and inviting us to dinner, and to neighbours Paul and Sharon, and their kids Morgan, Aisha and Cooper for providing the entertainment.
Thanks to John Mort and the Channel Nine team from A Current Affair who filmed us and put us on the telly.
Thanks to Corey at Gull Kingsway for the $20 fuel donation
Thank you Carol at Buckingham Lunchbar and Coffee Lounge Wongara for the feed, the donation and the advice.
Gemma at Gelatino, Hilarys Marina, saved our bacon with coffee and cakes
To all the staff at Whitfield Shopping Centre who donated
Bucking Hell! Cheers Bucking Bull at the Whitfield Shopping Centre for the feed
To Vickie Russell at Core Surf in Hilary's Marina for the "oi bookaid! come ere so I can give you something" heckle and donation of a pair of things for Phil's tired and weary tootsies.
Salutations to Alison at Dome cafe and Restaurant Mindarie Marina for the breakfast
Thank you Maya Masala for providing a sumptuous table of veritable Indian mouth watering treats.
Thank you Jenna at the Gull Plus Servo, on Anchorage Drive, Waneroo, for the $30 of fuel
Good on yer ya mad basterd! Cheers Hopper at the Witch's Hut, Perth City for the stay
Thanks to Paula in North Perth for offering us a bed to sleep in. Regretfully we couldn't take you up on your kind offer.
To the lovely smiling Danielle at Gloria Jeans on Murray Street, Perth City for the coffees and the brightening up of my day
To ANON at the Boost Juice Bar for the surreptitious smoothies
Good onya Istanbul Cafe, Northbridge for the kebabs
Brad at Barretts, Broadway, Nedlands deserves a mention for the lunch he donated
Stacey and Karinde at the APL Tournament in the Range View Hotel we thank for promoting our fundraising to three hundred players at a poker tournament
To Luke at Punters Bar for the two cartons of beer. You have no idea mate!
To Rob and Sue Berners-Price, and to Sue's mother, the late Wendy Berners-Price, we thank and pay great respects to for the donation, the books, the wine and the inspiration. Thank you sincerely.
Thanks to Stefan at Sardine Fish Cafe, on the High Street in Freemantle, for the potato wedges and sandwiches
Thanks to Dao Nguyen of Keys Garden Fresh for the hit of nice fresh fruit
Good on you whoever you are mate. The homeless guy who donated his only 40 cents to us because he liked what we are doing. That was touching, dude.
Thanks to Sam Green of Dongarra Bakery for the water and pop.
Good on yer BP Dongarra for the 20 litres of fuel
Thanks to Terry at Liberty GinGin for the $10 of fuel and the coffees
Thanks to Bev Fruin who said hello to us at Trigg Beach, Cottesloe, as she walked by our van, then went home to return a short while later with some supplies and a cd for us. Beautiful.
Thank you Tanya at YHA Backpackers, Scarbrough, for letting us use the internet and giving us a coffee each, and offering us a bed for the night.
Thanks to Luke Mulholland at La Dolce Vita, in Freemantle, for the pizzas. Solid bloke.
Thanks to Plaka on the Beach, Scarbrough, for the kebabs
Thank you to Wild Bean Coffee for the pick-me-up brew
Thank you Marina at Zanders Restaurant, Scarbrough for the meal
Thank to Bex at the Indie Bar who introduced us at her Open Mic night, let us collect donations and then bought us a beer to watch the bands by. Cool.
Thank you Barchetta in Cottesloe, for the breakfast
Thanks to Ocean Beach Backpackers, Cottesloe Beach, for the internet time
Thanks to Nitesh Patel the Cookie Man in the Inaloo Shopping Centre for the coffees and biscuits.
Massive thanks to Mike Gilbert in Mindarie for offering us a place to stay, use of his Apex contacts, and more hangovers than we could handle. Really went the extra mile for us and we appreciate greatly all he did, and is doing. His lovely wife Kath and their children Megan Haf and Iestyn Thomas were a pleasure to know. Cymro hefyd.
Thanks to Shaun Wright and his wife Sarah, for making us work for our donation
Thanks to Bruno for putting us in touch with the hostels in Perth CBD
Thanks to Katie Eaves at Accentia for designing a new donations tin for us.
Thanks to Kenny, Robyn and Amy, for opening their home to us and inviting us to dinner, and to neighbours Paul and Sharon, and their kids Morgan, Aisha and Cooper for providing the entertainment.
Thanks to John Mort and the Channel Nine team from A Current Affair who filmed us and put us on the telly.
Thanks to Corey at Gull Kingsway for the $20 fuel donation
Thank you Carol at Buckingham Lunchbar and Coffee Lounge Wongara for the feed, the donation and the advice.
Gemma at Gelatino, Hilarys Marina, saved our bacon with coffee and cakes
To all the staff at Whitfield Shopping Centre who donated
Bucking Hell! Cheers Bucking Bull at the Whitfield Shopping Centre for the feed
To Vickie Russell at Core Surf in Hilary's Marina for the "oi bookaid! come ere so I can give you something" heckle and donation of a pair of things for Phil's tired and weary tootsies.
Salutations to Alison at Dome cafe and Restaurant Mindarie Marina for the breakfast
Thank you Maya Masala for providing a sumptuous table of veritable Indian mouth watering treats.
Thank you Jenna at the Gull Plus Servo, on Anchorage Drive, Waneroo, for the $30 of fuel
Good on yer ya mad basterd! Cheers Hopper at the Witch's Hut, Perth City for the stay
Thanks to Paula in North Perth for offering us a bed to sleep in. Regretfully we couldn't take you up on your kind offer.
To the lovely smiling Danielle at Gloria Jeans on Murray Street, Perth City for the coffees and the brightening up of my day
To ANON at the Boost Juice Bar for the surreptitious smoothies
Good onya Istanbul Cafe, Northbridge for the kebabs
Brad at Barretts, Broadway, Nedlands deserves a mention for the lunch he donated
Stacey and Karinde at the APL Tournament in the Range View Hotel we thank for promoting our fundraising to three hundred players at a poker tournament
To Luke at Punters Bar for the two cartons of beer. You have no idea mate!
To Rob and Sue Berners-Price, and to Sue's mother, the late Wendy Berners-Price, we thank and pay great respects to for the donation, the books, the wine and the inspiration. Thank you sincerely.
Thanks to Stefan at Sardine Fish Cafe, on the High Street in Freemantle, for the potato wedges and sandwiches
Thanks to Dao Nguyen of Keys Garden Fresh for the hit of nice fresh fruit
Good on you whoever you are mate. The homeless guy who donated his only 40 cents to us because he liked what we are doing. That was touching, dude.
Geraldton, WA
Thanks to the Fruit and Veg shop in Northampton for the freshness
Thanks to Glenda and Clarissa at the Visitor Centre in Geraldton for being so nice and helpful.
Thanks to Brian and Freida owners of the Freemasons Hotel for the nights acom.
Thank you to The Camel Bar for the pizzas
To the lovely Kyla at Wendy's for the Chillas.
Thanks to Wanda Bakery for the bread, sandwiches and pies.
You guys! Thank you to Belair Gardens Caravan Park's John and Jen for letting us stay two nights.
KFC's Ken gave us a bucket full of tender treats.
Batavia Backpackers Ken gave us two nights there, and the very nice indeed Val let us do some washing.
We have McDonalds to thank for brekkie that morning.
Thank you BP Winthella's Martin for the 68 litres of fuel and the sandwiches and coffee.
Good on yers Geraldton Guardian's Josh.
Thanks to Glenda and Clarissa at the Visitor Centre in Geraldton for being so nice and helpful.
Thanks to Brian and Freida owners of the Freemasons Hotel for the nights acom.
Thank you to The Camel Bar for the pizzas
To the lovely Kyla at Wendy's for the Chillas.
Thanks to Wanda Bakery for the bread, sandwiches and pies.
You guys! Thank you to Belair Gardens Caravan Park's John and Jen for letting us stay two nights.
KFC's Ken gave us a bucket full of tender treats.
Batavia Backpackers Ken gave us two nights there, and the very nice indeed Val let us do some washing.
We have McDonalds to thank for brekkie that morning.
Thank you BP Winthella's Martin for the 68 litres of fuel and the sandwiches and coffee.
Good on yers Geraldton Guardian's Josh.
Hut River Province, WA
Thanks to Jacques at the Bilabong Roadhouse for the fuel top-up
Your Highness Prince Leonard I we bow to your munificence
Thanks to Gili abnd Dafi for keeping us company. Hope to see you two again.
Your Highness Prince Leonard I we bow to your munificence
Thanks to Gili abnd Dafi for keeping us company. Hope to see you two again.
Hamelin Pool, "The Stromatolites" WA
At Hamelin Park Caravan Park we were given a true blue welcome by Shane, Clare, and Tim. We were fed food and wine, cigarettes and coffee, treated to stories and tall tales and helped out in all manner of ways. Shane may be rough around the edges but he knows his onions and makes a mean cup of coffee.
Hello and pleasure to have met you - our Israeli girls Gili and Dafi.
Hello and pleasure to have met you - our Israeli girls Gili and Dafi.
Carnarvon
Thanks to Pete for booking us in and owners Simon and Tiffany Moore for being so helpful over at Carnarvon Wintersun Caravan Park
Many thanks to Dean Rowe at Caltex Carnarvon for filling up our tank with fuel.
Many thanks to Dean Rowe at Caltex Carnarvon for filling up our tank with fuel.
Coral Bay, WA
Thanks to Heath Bentley, manager and all-round top-bloke at the Ningaloo Beach Resort for the nights stay, the jugs of beer and for lending us your snorkelling gear for the next day.
Get into it! To Blake and Scott, two archetype Aussies on tour, over from 1770 on the East coast, who invited us to drink a carton of beer at their camp. Very funny guys. Sorry we could not go fishing with you next day. Maybe another time.
Thanks to Tony who let us stay two nights at the Ningaloo Club Backpackers in exchange for a couple of hours work each.
Thank you Travel Tours for the internet time.
Cheers for the baked goods from The Bakery
Thanks to Johnny Di Costa owner of Finn's Cafe and Reef cafe for the meals donated.
Thanks to the lady at the supermarket who bought us bread and tomatoes, ham and butter and crisps for lunch. You didn't want any thanks but we will do anyhow. Thanks.
Get into it! To Blake and Scott, two archetype Aussies on tour, over from 1770 on the East coast, who invited us to drink a carton of beer at their camp. Very funny guys. Sorry we could not go fishing with you next day. Maybe another time.
Thanks to Tony who let us stay two nights at the Ningaloo Club Backpackers in exchange for a couple of hours work each.
Thank you Travel Tours for the internet time.
Cheers for the baked goods from The Bakery
Thanks to Johnny Di Costa owner of Finn's Cafe and Reef cafe for the meals donated.
Thanks to the lady at the supermarket who bought us bread and tomatoes, ham and butter and crisps for lunch. You didn't want any thanks but we will do anyhow. Thanks.
Karratha, WA
To Pauline and Don, donating on behalf of Sherry and Wayne at the BP in Roebourne for the fuel top-up and the cold bottles of water. Thank you kind folk.
Thanks to Corey James at the All Seasons Motel for the nights stay and breakfast too.
Thank you to all the staff at the Centro Shopping Centre who donated to our collection. Glad tidings go to Bakers Temptation, in the Centro Shopping Centre for the bread and pies.
Thank you Mariella Burns of Karratha Chinese Garden Restaurant for donating lunch to us.
Cheers for the chips. Dolphin's Fish 'n Chips, Balmoral Road fed us.
Thanks to Angus and Robertson book store for the note books donated.
Thanks to Corey James at the All Seasons Motel for the nights stay and breakfast too.
Thank you to all the staff at the Centro Shopping Centre who donated to our collection. Glad tidings go to Bakers Temptation, in the Centro Shopping Centre for the bread and pies.
Thank you Mariella Burns of Karratha Chinese Garden Restaurant for donating lunch to us.
Cheers for the chips. Dolphin's Fish 'n Chips, Balmoral Road fed us.
Thanks to Angus and Robertson book store for the note books donated.
Port Headland, WA
Thanks to Eighty Mile Beach Campsite for letting us pitch up there.
Thanks to everyone at the Hamilton Motel for putting us up, feeding us dinner and breakfast, and especial thanks to Kathy Barrett-Lennard from Fortescue Metals Group for organising a fuel stop at Mitchell Corp.
Thanks to John Campbell, Shaun and Ivan at Mitchell Corp Fuel for the whopping 104 litres they donated. Amazing stuff fellas.
Thanking all the staff at the Boulevard Shopping Centre for contributing to our collection, to Pilbara Hair for shaving Phil's head, and to Muffin break for the coffee-brunch-style pick-me-up, and to the Bilabong store for the sun shade, and Mangrove Jacks for the hats to use as raffle prizes down the road.
Thanks to staff at the Visitor Centre on Wedge Street for allowing us to use the internet.
full of beans! Richard Hopkinson put us up at the All Seasons and threw in breakfast too. Top notch.
Thanks to everyone at the Hamilton Motel for putting us up, feeding us dinner and breakfast, and especial thanks to Kathy Barrett-Lennard from Fortescue Metals Group for organising a fuel stop at Mitchell Corp.
Thanks to John Campbell, Shaun and Ivan at Mitchell Corp Fuel for the whopping 104 litres they donated. Amazing stuff fellas.
Thanking all the staff at the Boulevard Shopping Centre for contributing to our collection, to Pilbara Hair for shaving Phil's head, and to Muffin break for the coffee-brunch-style pick-me-up, and to the Bilabong store for the sun shade, and Mangrove Jacks for the hats to use as raffle prizes down the road.
Thanks to staff at the Visitor Centre on Wedge Street for allowing us to use the internet.
full of beans! Richard Hopkinson put us up at the All Seasons and threw in breakfast too. Top notch.
Broome, WA
Thanks to Tex at Willare Bridge Roadhouse for the fuel and feed.
Many thanks to Grant at the Blue Seas Resort, Cable Beach, Broome, for putting us up after arriving so late
To Stuart Voce we say a hearty bellyfull of cheers mates for feeding us at his restaurant, Zanders on Cable Beach.
Thanks to Pat at Roeys Backpackers, Roebuck Bay, for letting us stay there
Ta very much to John Marquis at Lustre Bar and Restaurant for the sandwiches
Happy tidings go to Revive Fresh Juice Bar, on Paspaley Plaza
What can we say to Karen, working at Liquorland, who thought it was crazy that we could not get ourselves a skinfull and so donated a case of beer out of her own pocket.
Jolly Geoff at Som Thai on Napier St donated dinner
The Divers Tavern, Cable Beach donated us a meal. Good tucker, mate.
Lesley, from Book Aid sent us a morale boosting CD of some really quite bloody excellent songs through the old post and greatful we were too.
Brumby's Bakery kindly donated us some breads and cakes.
The lovely Kathy Hine at Beaches of Broome Backpackers let us stay a night
Miranda interviewed us live on air at ABC Broome
honk if you're happy! BP Reid Road IGA donated $50 fuel to us and wished us well.
Josh at BP Clementson St donated $25 fuel
Jack Wickham of Broome's foremost suppliers of Fruit and Veg donated us some fruit and veg. Nice work.
Goolari Media Learning Centre let us use the internet there.
Maca's Takeaway and Fong's Store owned by the lovely Fong Family, fed us, gave a little groceries, and filled our tank with fuel. Really appreciate people like these, who go out of their way to help out.
Many thanks to Grant at the Blue Seas Resort, Cable Beach, Broome, for putting us up after arriving so late
To Stuart Voce we say a hearty bellyfull of cheers mates for feeding us at his restaurant, Zanders on Cable Beach.
Thanks to Pat at Roeys Backpackers, Roebuck Bay, for letting us stay there
Ta very much to John Marquis at Lustre Bar and Restaurant for the sandwiches
Happy tidings go to Revive Fresh Juice Bar, on Paspaley Plaza
What can we say to Karen, working at Liquorland, who thought it was crazy that we could not get ourselves a skinfull and so donated a case of beer out of her own pocket.
Jolly Geoff at Som Thai on Napier St donated dinner
The Divers Tavern, Cable Beach donated us a meal. Good tucker, mate.
Lesley, from Book Aid sent us a morale boosting CD of some really quite bloody excellent songs through the old post and greatful we were too.
Brumby's Bakery kindly donated us some breads and cakes.
The lovely Kathy Hine at Beaches of Broome Backpackers let us stay a night
Miranda interviewed us live on air at ABC Broome
honk if you're happy! BP Reid Road IGA donated $50 fuel to us and wished us well.
Josh at BP Clementson St donated $25 fuel
Jack Wickham of Broome's foremost suppliers of Fruit and Veg donated us some fruit and veg. Nice work.
Goolari Media Learning Centre let us use the internet there.
Maca's Takeaway and Fong's Store owned by the lovely Fong Family, fed us, gave a little groceries, and filled our tank with fuel. Really appreciate people like these, who go out of their way to help out.
Fitzroy Crossing, WA
Thanks to Shane at The Crossing Inn for letting us stay and for agreeing to some birthday beers for Phil provided Gareth washed his car. It gleamed!
Good on ya Lina and Brian for inviting us to their studio at Wangki Radio station
Thanks to the Fitzroy River too, for subsiding long enough to let us cross. It had only just opened after two weeks, at one stage 10 metres over the bridge. That's 10 metres. When we crossed it was ten under. A lot of water.
Good on ya Lina and Brian for inviting us to their studio at Wangki Radio station
Thanks to the Fitzroy River too, for subsiding long enough to let us cross. It had only just opened after two weeks, at one stage 10 metres over the bridge. That's 10 metres. When we crossed it was ten under. A lot of water.
Halls Creek, WA
Hello and cheers to Bernie, Lou's other half, who we bumbed into in Hall's Creek, as he made the return journey in his Road Train. Good on yers Bern.
Thanks to Justin Wheatley at The Best Western Motel, who let us stay in exchange for a night washing dishes. Job done.
Thanks to Justin Wheatley at The Best Western Motel, who let us stay in exchange for a night washing dishes. Job done.
Kununura, Western Australia
Thanks in advance and hello to Western Australia.
Thanks to the YHA for putting us up despite arriving so late
Thanks to all at the BP who donated $100 of fuel to us.
Thanks to Justin Bradbury and lovely receptionist Vanessa at the Kununura Hotel for putting us up
Thanks to Allan Girdler at Argyle Toyota for the fuel cap
Thanks to David French at Northern I.T Services on Coolibah Drive who had a look at and fixed Anne's laptop
To Ivan. Works for Coles Express servo, and despite being unable to sanction official help, dug into his pockets and donated the $3 he had in it to us for fuel.
Thanks to Gullivers Tavern for the meals we enjoyed
Thanks to Kimnet for the use of the internet
Cheers Josh, at the Kimberley Echo, for running a story on us.
Thanks to the YHA for putting us up despite arriving so late
Thanks to all at the BP who donated $100 of fuel to us.
Thanks to Justin Bradbury and lovely receptionist Vanessa at the Kununura Hotel for putting us up
Thanks to Allan Girdler at Argyle Toyota for the fuel cap
Thanks to David French at Northern I.T Services on Coolibah Drive who had a look at and fixed Anne's laptop
To Ivan. Works for Coles Express servo, and despite being unable to sanction official help, dug into his pockets and donated the $3 he had in it to us for fuel.
Thanks to Gullivers Tavern for the meals we enjoyed
Thanks to Kimnet for the use of the internet
Cheers Josh, at the Kimberley Echo, for running a story on us.
Victoria Highway, Northern Territory
Thanks to Shareeza at the Victoria River Bridge Roadhouse for the 15 litres of fuel, the coffees and the chat. Open that day, after almost two weeks cut off, she was more than happy to help.
Thank you to all in the Northern Territory who helped, lent a hand, donated, fed us, drank with us, advised us, took us in and looked after us, encouraged us and shared a few laughs too, we are indebted and cannot possibly repay the kindness bestowed upon us. Many happy memories of the Outback Territorians.
Thank you to all in the Northern Territory who helped, lent a hand, donated, fed us, drank with us, advised us, took us in and looked after us, encouraged us and shared a few laughs too, we are indebted and cannot possibly repay the kindness bestowed upon us. Many happy memories of the Outback Territorians.
Katherine
Thanks to Gloria Jeans and Dunkin Donuts for the coffee and donuts we had in the back of the van after collecting donations in Palmerston mall.
Thanks to Adelaide River Roadhouse we were 20 litres of fuel better off.
Thanks to Lou and Bernie (again!) for the tip-off about the Vic River flood subsiding. We would have been stuck without your help.
Thank you Katherine United Roadhouse who donated 20 litres of fuel.
Thanks to Red Rooster who donated us out breakfast
Thank you Katherine caravan Park for letting us lay our heads for the night.
Thanks to Adelaide River Roadhouse we were 20 litres of fuel better off.
Thanks to Lou and Bernie (again!) for the tip-off about the Vic River flood subsiding. We would have been stuck without your help.
Thank you Katherine United Roadhouse who donated 20 litres of fuel.
Thanks to Red Rooster who donated us out breakfast
Thank you Katherine caravan Park for letting us lay our heads for the night.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Darwin continued
Very much obliged to Deb and Andrew who invited us round to tea after seeing us at Parap markets
Thank you Christine who runs Parap Laundrette for the load-on
Much obliged to Karen at Chemart for the toiletry basket raffle prizes
Get-into-in Jared from Allsports for the Dunlops
A matey punch on the arm to Steve at Dick Smiths forthe MP3 player raffle prizes
A cut above the rest is good old Katelin at Palace Hair Studios who did done Anne's bonce
Good-a onn-a ya Pedro att-a Michelli's Pizza
Steve at Shenanigans is a great guy to know and we all like to be his friend
Respect! David at Zhen's Kitchen
Lieutenant Bill Heck we should, and in fact, are thanking for the work he put in allowing us into the Barracks at Larrakia and Robertson to fundraise.
Thanks to Mitchell Centre Pharmacy for the Gift Basket raffle prizes
How can we thank them enough. To Melanie Lewis the General Manager, and Victoria Holmes, the Front Office Manager, of the Palms City Resort, on the Esplanade, whose tireless work on our behalf we greatly and duly appreciate.
Red Rooster Roast Dinners Rock the Party
Judith at Happy Garden offered us a buffet meal, and twas finger licking delicious mamma
To the irrepressible and Dee Archibold and Caitlyn McLaughlin, at Palace Hair Studios, in the Mitchell Centre, who donated a free haircut for us to raffle off
Phil's fuzzy-wuzzy heady-weady was cut by Ally himself at Ally's Barber Shop, Nightcliff
Neville Pantozis in the Parap Village donated at $50 lunch voucher to raffle off. Good on yer mate
Monique Harmer at the Holiday Inn took us Inn and fed our bellies with brekkies for a week for which we were as greatful as can be
Who ya gonna call? Super Pizza, in Fannie Bay. That's who.
Robert Atkinson at Cold Rock Creamery, gave us a taster of what we cannot buy
Thanks to Emma for sorting our Australia Day Fundraiser at The Deck Bar.
Thanks to Deck Bar for hosting the raffle
Thanks to Ricky Scott at The Cav for allowing us to collect donations from the patrons
Praise due to Ross at the Kebab Bar on Mitchell Street for the late night post-fundraiser feed
Thanks to Lou for inviting us to tag along to the Australia Day fun at the Ute show then the barbie at Tracy's house.
Thanks to Tracy for welcoming us three randoms.
Hello and thank you for being such great company to Pearl, Bruce, Terry, Mette, Tilly and everyone else at Tracy's on Oz Day.
Thanks to the superbly monikered Earl patrick at Domino's Pizzas for the feed.
Good on ya Pissed Fella, so desparate was he for a lift to his mates house down the road, he offered $50 for a ride there. Duly despatched he stumbled in a happy man.
Thanks to those at Abby's on the Smith St Mall for our lunch
Thanks to Jarrah Records for donating to us tickets to go and Aussie band The Waifs, supported by the delectable Mama Kin, at the Darwin Entertainment Centre
Thank you Holiday Inn for letting us in on the breakfast buffet
Much obliged to the Palms City Resort, on the Esplanade, for letting us stay so long
Thanks to The Adventure Academy Rock Centre Doctor's Gully for the days climbing they invited us in for.
Thank you Alan at Beaurepairs, on the Stuart Highway for the new tyre
Thank you Robertson and Larrakia Army Barracks for the fundraising permitted there, and for the box of supplies given us we owe the 1st Berrimah Scout Group a salute.
Ashton Lodge on Mitchell Street thank you for letting us stay
Thank you all the staff at Parliament House for the internet time, the opportunity to read and research and also for the coffees.
Thank you Sue at the Nightcliffe Sports Club for letting us to the raffle
Thanks to Melanie at Camping and Sporting Wholesalers for the giant tarp we used to keep our gear dry
Thanks to Jeremy and Michelle Barndon for hosting us, putting us to work, feeding us and getting us drunk and donating so generously too
Hello and thank you for the support to Fiona Scott of Humpty Doo.
Thank you Christine who runs Parap Laundrette for the load-on
Much obliged to Karen at Chemart for the toiletry basket raffle prizes
Get-into-in Jared from Allsports for the Dunlops
A matey punch on the arm to Steve at Dick Smiths forthe MP3 player raffle prizes
A cut above the rest is good old Katelin at Palace Hair Studios who did done Anne's bonce
Good-a onn-a ya Pedro att-a Michelli's Pizza
Steve at Shenanigans is a great guy to know and we all like to be his friend
Respect! David at Zhen's Kitchen
Lieutenant Bill Heck we should, and in fact, are thanking for the work he put in allowing us into the Barracks at Larrakia and Robertson to fundraise.
Thanks to Mitchell Centre Pharmacy for the Gift Basket raffle prizes
How can we thank them enough. To Melanie Lewis the General Manager, and Victoria Holmes, the Front Office Manager, of the Palms City Resort, on the Esplanade, whose tireless work on our behalf we greatly and duly appreciate.
Red Rooster Roast Dinners Rock the Party
Judith at Happy Garden offered us a buffet meal, and twas finger licking delicious mamma
To the irrepressible and Dee Archibold and Caitlyn McLaughlin, at Palace Hair Studios, in the Mitchell Centre, who donated a free haircut for us to raffle off
Phil's fuzzy-wuzzy heady-weady was cut by Ally himself at Ally's Barber Shop, Nightcliff
Neville Pantozis in the Parap Village donated at $50 lunch voucher to raffle off. Good on yer mate
Monique Harmer at the Holiday Inn took us Inn and fed our bellies with brekkies for a week for which we were as greatful as can be
Who ya gonna call? Super Pizza, in Fannie Bay. That's who.
Robert Atkinson at Cold Rock Creamery, gave us a taster of what we cannot buy
Thanks to Emma for sorting our Australia Day Fundraiser at The Deck Bar.
Thanks to Deck Bar for hosting the raffle
Thanks to Ricky Scott at The Cav for allowing us to collect donations from the patrons
Praise due to Ross at the Kebab Bar on Mitchell Street for the late night post-fundraiser feed
Thanks to Lou for inviting us to tag along to the Australia Day fun at the Ute show then the barbie at Tracy's house.
Thanks to Tracy for welcoming us three randoms.
Hello and thank you for being such great company to Pearl, Bruce, Terry, Mette, Tilly and everyone else at Tracy's on Oz Day.
Thanks to the superbly monikered Earl patrick at Domino's Pizzas for the feed.
Good on ya Pissed Fella, so desparate was he for a lift to his mates house down the road, he offered $50 for a ride there. Duly despatched he stumbled in a happy man.
Thanks to those at Abby's on the Smith St Mall for our lunch
Thanks to Jarrah Records for donating to us tickets to go and Aussie band The Waifs, supported by the delectable Mama Kin, at the Darwin Entertainment Centre
Thank you Holiday Inn for letting us in on the breakfast buffet
Much obliged to the Palms City Resort, on the Esplanade, for letting us stay so long
Thanks to The Adventure Academy Rock Centre Doctor's Gully for the days climbing they invited us in for.
Thank you Alan at Beaurepairs, on the Stuart Highway for the new tyre
Thank you Robertson and Larrakia Army Barracks for the fundraising permitted there, and for the box of supplies given us we owe the 1st Berrimah Scout Group a salute.
Ashton Lodge on Mitchell Street thank you for letting us stay
Thank you all the staff at Parliament House for the internet time, the opportunity to read and research and also for the coffees.
Thank you Sue at the Nightcliffe Sports Club for letting us to the raffle
Thanks to Melanie at Camping and Sporting Wholesalers for the giant tarp we used to keep our gear dry
Thanks to Jeremy and Michelle Barndon for hosting us, putting us to work, feeding us and getting us drunk and donating so generously too
Hello and thank you for the support to Fiona Scott of Humpty Doo.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Darwin
Good tidings to Renee at the Darwin Sun for writing an excellent article on us
"I love you me I do, you're my new besht mate, hic - Ben @ the Vic for donating a jug of beer we salute you.
A firm handshake and many thanks to Nick Calacouras at NT News for writing about us and putting an embarrassing picture of us on the front page!
Bruce the cleaner @Melalucca for buying us some tasty chicken and treats.
All the Melalucca staff for allowing us to use the internet
Julie @ Fuse Hairdressing donated a voucher to raffle for a cut colour and manicure
Karen @ Chemart Chemist donated two gift packs to raffles off
Jared @ Allsports for donating some shoes to Phil
Peter @ Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Tours for giving us a trip down the Adelaide River to see thins amazing phenomia
Steve and Nathan @ Shenanigans for a meal and some beers
Pee Wees for giving us a slap up meal for two with starters and dessert. Mmmmm luxury!
Pedro @ Michellis Pizza for a tasty meat feast
NT Library @ Parliament house for the free internet everyday, offered to all
Tony Molinos for donating $1,000 vouchers to raffle, for buying us groceries and for filling our tank with fuel.
Christian McElwee @ the Laneway Café for breakfast
Phuong Truong @ Laubman and Pank for giving Phil and Anne much needed eye tests and contact lenses
Pat @ Fulton Jewellery for a $100 voucher to raffle
Jesse @ Leal Technology for donating a USB Wierless internet adapter
Creative Jewellers for donating a fresh water pearl necklace and earing set to auction off on radio and many thanks to Hot 100's Joel for doing the on-air auction
Thanks to Wilson Morgado for bidding $250 for the pearl necklace and earring set live, on-air, and bagging his dear old mum a pressie.
Tracy @ Darwin News Agency for donating some raffle tickets
Golden Wattle Florist donated a $50 dollar voucher to raffle
Megan @ Uni Bookshop for donating some books
Steve@ Dick Smiths for donating two MP3 players to raffle
Melissa’s takeaway donated sandwiches
Jess @ Innovative Hair for cutting Phil’s hair
Café @ the NT Library for coffee and snacks
George and Pen for coffee and snacks
Manoli’s Greek Tavern for dinner
Casuarina Vodafone shop for donating phone credit
Monty’s café for donating breakfast and coffee
Brighteye Sunglassses for donating a couple of pairs of polarised lenses to raffle
Parap Laudry or washing our clothes
Ausfuel (Darwin Bp) for donating $60 (48.82L ) fuel
Thank you Mcdnalds @Cassuarina square
Thank you to Bret at the Vodafone shop Cassarina Squa
"I love you me I do, you're my new besht mate, hic - Ben @ the Vic for donating a jug of beer we salute you.
A firm handshake and many thanks to Nick Calacouras at NT News for writing about us and putting an embarrassing picture of us on the front page!
Bruce the cleaner @Melalucca for buying us some tasty chicken and treats.
All the Melalucca staff for allowing us to use the internet
Julie @ Fuse Hairdressing donated a voucher to raffle for a cut colour and manicure
Karen @ Chemart Chemist donated two gift packs to raffles off
Jared @ Allsports for donating some shoes to Phil
Peter @ Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Tours for giving us a trip down the Adelaide River to see thins amazing phenomia
Steve and Nathan @ Shenanigans for a meal and some beers
Pee Wees for giving us a slap up meal for two with starters and dessert. Mmmmm luxury!
Pedro @ Michellis Pizza for a tasty meat feast
NT Library @ Parliament house for the free internet everyday, offered to all
Tony Molinos for donating $1,000 vouchers to raffle, for buying us groceries and for filling our tank with fuel.
Christian McElwee @ the Laneway Café for breakfast
Phuong Truong @ Laubman and Pank for giving Phil and Anne much needed eye tests and contact lenses
Pat @ Fulton Jewellery for a $100 voucher to raffle
Jesse @ Leal Technology for donating a USB Wierless internet adapter
Creative Jewellers for donating a fresh water pearl necklace and earing set to auction off on radio and many thanks to Hot 100's Joel for doing the on-air auction
Thanks to Wilson Morgado for bidding $250 for the pearl necklace and earring set live, on-air, and bagging his dear old mum a pressie.
Tracy @ Darwin News Agency for donating some raffle tickets
Golden Wattle Florist donated a $50 dollar voucher to raffle
Megan @ Uni Bookshop for donating some books
Steve@ Dick Smiths for donating two MP3 players to raffle
Melissa’s takeaway donated sandwiches
Jess @ Innovative Hair for cutting Phil’s hair
Café @ the NT Library for coffee and snacks
George and Pen for coffee and snacks
Manoli’s Greek Tavern for dinner
Casuarina Vodafone shop for donating phone credit
Monty’s café for donating breakfast and coffee
Brighteye Sunglassses for donating a couple of pairs of polarised lenses to raffle
Parap Laudry or washing our clothes
Ausfuel (Darwin Bp) for donating $60 (48.82L ) fuel
Thank you Mcdnalds @Cassuarina square
Thank you to Bret at the Vodafone shop Cassarina Squa
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