You might have thought things have been a little quiet on the Blogging front. Well this is because this last week we have moved. We are now in Maitland and what a mission it has been! I cannot believe the amount of gear that we have accumulated in the last 9-10 years. It is truly insane!
Thanks to friends and family that pitched in we managed to get all our gear down over four hectic days. My dad and Father in law worked like absolute Trojans and Phil(yes I have a mate called Phil) showed his genius yet again at packing infinitesimal amounts into a small truck - the man must play a mean game of Tetris!!
On the Killi for Kids front (see the link attached) the gang (including team Nev and Jude) are at 3000 meter mark on their climb to raise money for CQ! Go guys! I am so proud of my sisters (and Brother in law) as this is way outside of their comfort zones.
The chaos is far from subsiding here but I can get a car into one of the garages now which was inconceivable yesterday.
All I have to do now is get back into the yak and hit the river for some training as October is not far away at all. Moving was the last hurdle before Brook to Beaches (apart from raising some more money that is) so back to it in Ernest!
My epirb that was kindly donated by Marine Matters arrived the other day also which is very exciting. It is definitely a nice piece of gear. That reminds me I must register the details for that.
Gotta go, hope you are all well
Phil
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Bank Details for Raffle Tickets / donations
Gday all
Hope you are all well I have finally added the bank details for those that would like to purchase raffle tickets online.
Remember that up for grabs is the great Necky Kayak, with Carlisle Paddle that BLA have donated for the trip. With other prizes including a kayak trolley, 2 paddles, and 3 sets of Booties from Lake Macquarie Kayaks. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 - which is an absolute bargain for over $1700 replacement value for first prize alone
The bank details are Philip G Curry BSB 062581 Account No: 10204969
If you are going to do it this way make sure to send me a text on my mobile 0422543219 with your name and address and make sure to put your name on the transaction so there is no confusion to who has paid. Alternatively make comment on this blog that you want the tickets and your details and we can go from there. Once funds have gone into account and details are received I will mail the tickets to you for your records.
With donations I encourage you to follow the link to CQ but you can now make a donation to this account as well if you prefer as it will go to the same place - just a little more paperwork for me if you want receipts etc.
On another note you may be interested in following my two sisters, Brother in law (Team Nev and Jude Brown)and all the other climbers who are Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for Kids. They have set up a Blog also so I will add a link. Go guys - stuff of legends!!!
Until I get organised here is were it can be found
http://climb4kidskilimanjaro.blogspot.com
Keep well
Phil
Hope you are all well I have finally added the bank details for those that would like to purchase raffle tickets online.
Remember that up for grabs is the great Necky Kayak, with Carlisle Paddle that BLA have donated for the trip. With other prizes including a kayak trolley, 2 paddles, and 3 sets of Booties from Lake Macquarie Kayaks. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 - which is an absolute bargain for over $1700 replacement value for first prize alone
The bank details are Philip G Curry BSB 062581 Account No: 10204969
If you are going to do it this way make sure to send me a text on my mobile 0422543219 with your name and address and make sure to put your name on the transaction so there is no confusion to who has paid. Alternatively make comment on this blog that you want the tickets and your details and we can go from there. Once funds have gone into account and details are received I will mail the tickets to you for your records.
With donations I encourage you to follow the link to CQ but you can now make a donation to this account as well if you prefer as it will go to the same place - just a little more paperwork for me if you want receipts etc.
On another note you may be interested in following my two sisters, Brother in law (Team Nev and Jude Brown)and all the other climbers who are Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for Kids. They have set up a Blog also so I will add a link. Go guys - stuff of legends!!!
Until I get organised here is were it can be found
http://climb4kidskilimanjaro.blogspot.com
Keep well
Phil
Friday, August 6, 2010
More Dam Training
Gday All
With the rivers up (with grazing and pump warnings on the Hunter river) I decided it was best to head out on the dam again for a paddle. This time I decided I would have a crack at paddling to the end of the Dam. I took the Hobie Adventure again as weather conditions have been pretty changeable on the Dam of late and I know the old girl is pretty much up for anything as far as lumpy stuff is concerned.
It was a pretty interesting paddle with a Bass fishing competition being held at Glenbawn this weekend. So there was the occasional fish to be watched being landed as well as some very flash boats whizzing by to look at as well!! Good times. I got to within in sight of the end of the Dam and the weather started to take a pretty nasty turn so I decided I best head for home (I was already 10Km from the ramp) so I turned and paddle for the boat ramp. Well the wind picked up and it was a pretty hard 10Km back to the ramp but I am excited that I have done a 20Km paddle on the dam (averaging about 7.5km/h) which is always a harder slog than the river I reckon.
On the raffle front Brett from Lake Macquarie Kayaks has generously added some extra prizes including a Kayak Trolley, paddles and booties to be drawn on the same day as the Kayak that BLA have donated. So make sure you get your raffle tickets. This will be much easier for you Internet types when I get the account set up as you will be able to send me a message / comment and then purchase using netbank!! Sorry I will get onto it.
Also don't forget we are meeting at 9:00 @ Stockton Bridge boat ramp (ie on the coal loader side of the river) to paddle to Horseshoe Bridge on the last day (16th of October)were all this will be drawn (assuming I can get the permits ha ha!) If you don't have a Yak follow the link to Lake Macquarie Kayaks and Brett will look after you!!! Please put this date in your diary as it would be awesome to raise some awareness for kids with cancer - with a bunch of Kayakers making their presence felt
Phil
With the rivers up (with grazing and pump warnings on the Hunter river) I decided it was best to head out on the dam again for a paddle. This time I decided I would have a crack at paddling to the end of the Dam. I took the Hobie Adventure again as weather conditions have been pretty changeable on the Dam of late and I know the old girl is pretty much up for anything as far as lumpy stuff is concerned.
It was a pretty interesting paddle with a Bass fishing competition being held at Glenbawn this weekend. So there was the occasional fish to be watched being landed as well as some very flash boats whizzing by to look at as well!! Good times. I got to within in sight of the end of the Dam and the weather started to take a pretty nasty turn so I decided I best head for home (I was already 10Km from the ramp) so I turned and paddle for the boat ramp. Well the wind picked up and it was a pretty hard 10Km back to the ramp but I am excited that I have done a 20Km paddle on the dam (averaging about 7.5km/h) which is always a harder slog than the river I reckon.
On the raffle front Brett from Lake Macquarie Kayaks has generously added some extra prizes including a Kayak Trolley, paddles and booties to be drawn on the same day as the Kayak that BLA have donated. So make sure you get your raffle tickets. This will be much easier for you Internet types when I get the account set up as you will be able to send me a message / comment and then purchase using netbank!! Sorry I will get onto it.
Also don't forget we are meeting at 9:00 @ Stockton Bridge boat ramp (ie on the coal loader side of the river) to paddle to Horseshoe Bridge on the last day (16th of October)were all this will be drawn (assuming I can get the permits ha ha!) If you don't have a Yak follow the link to Lake Macquarie Kayaks and Brett will look after you!!! Please put this date in your diary as it would be awesome to raise some awareness for kids with cancer - with a bunch of Kayakers making their presence felt
Phil
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