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Cloud of fog leaving Yellowdine.

For those who enjoyed their Foundation Day sleep in, spare a thought for Brad who started riding from Yellowdine when the temperature was a brisk three degrees! Not only did he have to contend with icy conditions but also a thick fog also presented its challenges. As the temperatures began to increase so did the traffic on the road. The communication between The Castle and The Shack was a constant. Traveling at the speed we have you certainly question how some people get their licence!

A brief stop was had at Southern Cross where Brad had a chat with Tom, a mate of Brad's and Mitch's. A nice surprise occurred at lunch when Mark and Tiana fortunately found us in a parking bay for a quick catch up. An elderly gentleman also came to speak with Brad and reached into his pocket and gave a donation which has been typical of the generous

Brad and Todd 

nature of people along the way. Our thanks also to the staff and students of Leeming Primary School, who dressed in bright, happy colours last Thursday and raised $221 for MOAM. Later in the day the three senior classes sported the MOAM sign at a 'SingFest' held at the Melville Civic Centre and sang the song, 'Happy.' We sincerely thank the Leeming school communities for their phenomenal support of MOAM.  

Brad has ridden through predominantly pastoral areas today. Fortunately the temperature has increased to a pleasant 19 degrees. Reading the sign after lunch 294 km to Perth would have been a welcomed sight having started the day at 401! The heavy traffic  on the road continued so arriving in Merredin was a welcomed relief.

As we sat down to eat our dinner, we were joined by Lisa, Dave, Mitch and Patrick O'Neill. Dave has previously taught at Leeming High. The boys kept us entertained particularly Mitch who along with Sue's help drew pictures on the latest 'coloured' version of a Magnadoodle! 

Our early starts for the day usually catch up with us by 7:30 particularly over the last week when the evenings have become quite, to very cool! Retiring to the heated Shack and Castle for our second last night on the road seemed like the best option.