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Location Date Fri, 16 April 2010
1271413361 Thu, 15 April 2010 1271326526
Rail trail day 1.
The day started early and sadly it was Mikes last day with us. There was a light dusting of snow on the hills ensuring a baltic start to the morning. The Otago Rail Trail proved to be a very social scene. Lots of people had heard of Dave and stopped to chat making it a very enjoyable day (for the support team anyway).
Once again the support crew did an excellent job apart from one slight misunderstanding. Nick - drove the support car to the next stop off point 10 miles up the road and cycled back to meet Dave, Mike and Lynn. However he neglected to bring the butties (again thanks Meg - despite sleepless nights with sick baby she still made our lunch) (he insists that he asked us if we had enough food - make up your own minds about this). So David had the scraps out of the bottom of Lynn's rucksack, Lynn survived on an apple, banana and 5 wine gums, Mike chewed his arm off and Nick was OK cos he scoffed two butties at the car (I'm alright jack..........).
Al made a brief appearance - he cycled 12 miles for a 5 minute catch up only to get a call to say he had to return because Hamish was going to the doctor. We however think this was a ruse because he found out about the lack of sustenance - and he was also knackered and decided that it was all too much hard work.
David climbed up 17.5 miles all day on rough gravel track. The countryside was stunning however this was not appreciated by David who remarked on the various colours and textures of the gravel but he hadn't noticed much else. He was heard to remark on a particularly challenging section 'if I don't get any f...k..ng donations for this'..... and he ran out of energy to say more.
So despite rising temperatures (the sun eventually shone) - Dave managed to climb half way up Tiger Hill - ending the day on a high note - in more ways than one!
- comments
Eric and Gill Dawes Keep it going you guys you're nearly home...unless your flying through Dubai that is!!! Dave Millar...LEGEND. E and Gxx
joan mccoy Hi David It looks like good fun, your having a ball really aren't you. Keep up the good work. Its good being able to follow your progress. Take care and make sure you get the butties for tomorrow. Joan
Vicky Hi Guys, Another great effort..............Dave I'm sure it's all worth it and the f--k--g donations are flowing!! You'd be disappointed if it was too easy!! Nick I think you have some making up to do tomorrow - forgetting the butties is a sackable offence I'm sure. Although the support crew seem to be dropping off like flies so they'll probably hang on to you out of necessity!!!! Safe home Mike - hope you have more luck than Eric and Gill! Al and Megan, hope Hamish is okay. Keep up the good work everyone. Loads of love Vick xxx
John & Alison Hi David, We have watched your progress with much admiration and pride, quite fantastic and what a great team you have had out there to help. Now for the final,final push, good luck we are all with you, unfortunately only in spirit, but we hope that helps!! Thinking of you, go for it. God bless Alison & john
Simon Hmmm...the final section - uphill on a gravel track......were you drunk when you planned that one?!! Keep it going fella. Great job Simon
JAMES PURCELL DAVE YOU WILL BE GLAD TO KNOW THE WINNINGS FRON DONT PUSH IT IN THE GRAND NATIONAL WERE 125£. JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE FOR THE POT. GLAD TO HEAR ALL IS STILL GOING WELL. KEEP IT GOING BIG MAN J, E AND BIG KISSES FROM K X X X PS HOPE HAMMISH IS BETTER SOON X X
Lynn and Greg Congratulations Dave on making it to the top! A mighty effort for the Mighty Push. It's all plain sailing from here on...... you should be finished in no time AND have time for a couple of beers on the way! Keep up the good work, we're rooting for you! See you in Christchurch Lynn and Gregxx