Day 91 Last working day for this trip
Sunday, May 9, 2010 at 09:43AM Happy Mother’s day to my mum, Sandy G & to all the mums that read the blog. I hope you had a great day & were spoiled by your kids..... Mum I hope you enjoyed your tea towels!
Well it is the last day that I have to work for a while, I’m writing my blog between sessions. This morning we woke up, listened to Macca on ABC, then I went for a bike ride around Leinster while Ness went up the shops to get food for the trip home, I bet she comes back with heaps of cans!
Ok, now most of you know what I do & a few of you have even sat in on my training sessions. I like to think that my story & message gives people something to think about when it comes to their safety & the choices they make.
And sometimes I actually wonder if my message makes a difference, I mean some people hear my story & it does not affect them in any way...... However occasionally something happens that makes what I do all worthwhile!
Today was one of those days!
Ness & I travelled to the site, it was a great drive, all on dirt road. We saw a goanna eating a kangaroo!..... Serious, Ness will post the pictures. We also saw a dead roo on the side of the road & someone had a great sense of humour as they had attached an “Out of service” tag to one of its legs...... Very funny.
Anyhow the session went for over an hour & the guys & girls asked some great questions & we had a bit of a chat. We have to do another session at 630pm so decided to leave site for a while and come back to town for something to eat. Some of the guys came up & thanked me, one guy gave Ness a big hug & thanked her too..... and as we were leaving there was a guy outside that was just standing watching me & Ness come out the door.
He looked quite upset as his eyes were red, he started to walk over towards us..... I could see that he was very uncomfortable. He stopped next to me & could not look at me & he said “I just wanted to say thanks for that mate” I said “No problems mate” he then said (And you will have to excuse the language)..... “Mate that fucking really hit home with me”..... “I am a truck driver & I never wear my fucking seatbelt and I always drive too fast on site” “I have got two kids & if I couldn’t do things with them I would fucking kill myself”.....
I said to him that I am glad he got something out of my talk and to take care of himself.
But it kind of hit me & Ness too..... just makes what I do all worthwhile sometimes! This trip has been a great experience for us both. But this is probably one of the highlights for me!
Anyway what have you all been up to? Rob, any late night visitors in the foyer? Did they mistake you for a “Drive Through” hotel this weekend. Campbell, you at the footy? Marc, Brad W & Dan W went to grannies for dinner last night.... hope they wished you a happy mother’s day mum? Heather.... What are you up to? Georgia, Shona & Lesley..... you all have been quiet too.
Naomi has sent a message on the blog..... it has only taken you 90 days Naomi!!!!
Susanne you are way too late girl!..... I have been on my soapbox for nearly 4 months now! You have way missed your chance to stir me on this trip!....
Ok, early night, we will be on the road by 8am. The blog will continue on the way home so stay tuned.
Love from us.
J&V
Reader Comments (4)
Safe travels home you two, look forward to speaking to you on your return!
Just caught up with your last several blogs. So are you thinking about getting the chair the kids wanted you to look at now that yours is broken? Feels like we jinxed you.
Travel home safely xx
Its taken 4 months for it to get interesting lol. So I should put in the bin the great article that was in the age at the weekend...guess who s side of the argument it supported....?
Safe travels and don't forget to wave to the whales :) Sx
The 4 months have past very quickly, the blog was an excellent idea guys.
It was good to be able to catch up from time to time and be part of your travels.
The pavers come in tomorrow, we'll be glad to see the end of the contractors.
The drafting is going well.
Have a safe trip back home, and we're looking forward to catching up for a few drinks.