Nov
17
2008
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Countdown: 2 Weeks To Go

Countdown_2_Weeks_01 With the rain still pouring outside, we flip the diary over and find ourselves in a traffic jam of excitement and frustration. Over the last week we have been excited to work alongside two more great sponsors at Crumpler and In2Cycles, with our frustration aimed solely at the weather. Anyone living in South East Queensland would be aware of the rather intense storms that have rolled out over the region and caused such damage in Brisbane suburbs like The Gap. Whilst the area that Jen lives in and the area that I live were largely untouched, it does put a downer on both our training and our moods as the reports of the damage continue. Thankfully the State and Federal governments have committed to providing financial assistance to those worst affected, though the usual reports of slow response times emerge whether factual or not. Whatever the case, it’s nice to see support getting out to those that need it, rather than just camera crews.

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Oct
06
2008
0

Countdown: 8 Weeks To Go

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As far as countdowns and numbers go, there is something nice and simple about having 8 weeks left. As far as preparations and fundraising targets go, there is something alarming and sudden about having 8 weeks left. As far as holidays go, there is something slow and distant about having 8 weeks left. As far as… okay well you get the point. 8 weeks to go.

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