Gordon Butler You did it because you did your homework.Exemplary preparation to detail.Knowledge of what to expect and preparation to cope.A will to win and finely tuned body and mind.Luv ya Gramp.

Matty g Just finished reading the whole blog mate, what an aweswome achievement! Well done mate, truly inspiring!!!

Zoe Where's all your panniers slacker? (Chris made me ghost write that...) Well done Tiger!

Frank Martie, a truely inspiring achievement, the section i shared with you and Sal i enjoyed immensely but certainly gave me a taste of the difficulty of the terrain even though probably one of the "easier" sections. Thanks for letting me share that with you. Frank.

Clara + John Well done Martie!! Job well done :)

Mel Filippelli Brilliant job Martie...what an amazing achievement!

Bron Onya mate!

SarahT Congratulations Mart. You are an absolute inspiration.

Martie Buckland Cheeky Rascal!!! current favourite for sure!

Martie Buckland Love it team and thanks for the coverage Sal!! De Camalot classical schitzuring!! Nicko- genius. J-Dawg it is timbertopia indeed, love that country! E&D cider and fire not just friends coz they nearly rhyme!!

Martie Buckland My word...and the tracks!!! You'll be drooling when I tell you some of the 4by action around

Martie Buckland Thanks very much all Harri's, has been an amazing experience and a real honour to share it with everyone. Will fill you in in detail at whole school staff day! Gday to Matt and the cheekies!!!

Bron Well done mate!! We'll be thinking of you as you cruise into YJ!! Can't wait to hear some of your stories. Have loved your blog! Thanks so much for sharing! Love Bron, Matt & the cheeky girls

Matt A I hope you have photo's of all these peaks!!!

ian nicholls Great Sal - a message to martie - my weekly trek in yarra valley - i leave lilydale by vehicle to base camp at cpcc car park the property first established for grazing in 1838- bought by the chirnside family in 1921 and the golf club in 1962, we set off in groups four down the first valley with a back pack [ i put mine on wheels } with 14 sticks and a sphere . we head east all with intentions straight down the valley to find a three inch hole in which to roll the sphere . alas we all find different ways to encounter the terrain - left - right-up- down but all meet up in the end . nextturn south up the valley , back north until we see the support vehicle in which a drink drop , just in time . again we head off chasing the sphere which has a mind of its own , loves trees,rough and water , four hours later we reach the summit and there we find the water hole where we can sit on a bench have a well earnt drink and talk about all the could have beens over the trip . next week we will do it again . congratulations martie and enjoy your last days with nature