HAVING MINIMAL IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT IS EASY WHEN YOU ARE AS AWESOME AS THESE GUYS
Favourite quote
- I thought it was 23kg …. but it was 28kg!
- I got another bargain!
Stuff that going with him
- As a proud coffee snob I have ensured that I am stocked up with instant coffee … I know my standards have slipped.
- My Kathmandu jacket, yes I know it’s Kathmandu and I’m ok with that!!
- Nothing else … because you told me to cull so I just didn’t bring anything.
Stuff that probably shouldnt go with him
- Nope nothing, as Craig and Jonathan wouldn’t let me : – /
Hope for the trip
- To find a connection to God and his Kingdom that refreshes my faith.
- Friendship, achievement and a barrel of laughs … and making it to the end.
Everything there is to know about MichaelG, but are happy to wait for another day to hear it!
- 50 years in the making. Very excited to be doing this walk
- May be not so excited about the tent sharing but applaud Michael O for generously giving up floor space.
Quote
- We are sweating athletes!
Favourite quotes
- “dont bring ‘handy’ along!”
- “Im going to see a big deer….”
Stuff thats coming with him
- Lots of camo clothing
- Binoculars
- Mars Bars
- Home made jerky
- a brand new sleeping bag 🙂
Stuff that probably shouldn’t come with him
- Camo clothing
- Binoculars
Hope of the trip…
- To have a good time with some great men and to hear and experience new things in Gods environment.
Favourite quotes:
- “Pay now, or pay more later!”
- “The weather on the Bogong High Plains has its own agenda!”
Stuff that’s going with him:
- A strange plastic container.
- Writing material – you never know when inspiration will strike!
- Expensive pack liner and cover to compensate for my 1984 model pack. It was state of the art in its day, but now looks a bit tired.
Stuff that probably shouldn’t go with him:
- Too much breakfast. I haven’t had any for 5 months!
“I thought it was 23kg …. but it was 28kg!”
MARCUS
“How about 6:30am instead of 6?”
PETER
“Don’t bring ‘handy’ along!”
JONATHAN
“Pain now and pain later”
MICHAEL O
“The weather on the Bogong High Plains has its own agenda!”
CRAIG
“It’s not a race but I’ll see you at the top”
PAUL
“Wear sunscreen – and bring a hankie.”
BRENTON
“We are sweating athletes!”
MICHAEL G
Favourite quotes
- I don’t think I say enough to be quoted
- OK, maybe “Should we have the Thai chicken rice or the bacon and pumpkin risotto?”
- ”How about 6:30am instead of 6?”
Stuff that’s going with me
- RAA card, Automobile Francais division membership
- Sense of humour
- Trekking poles
Stuff that shouldn’t go with me
- Plastic mallet
- Fresh fruit and veg
- The snacks I put back in
Hopes for the trip
- Enjoy some of God’s beautiful creation and experience it with a good group of friends
- To finish well
Favourite quotes
- Wear sunscreen – and bring a hankie.
- We’ll be alright – won’t we?
Stuff that going with him
- Toilet paper (lots)
- Copious amounts of sugary treats
Stuff that probably shouldn’t go with him
- Several handkerchiefs
- Large, heavy gardening trowel!
Questions
So, how much does it weigh? How many kilojoules are in that? Where did you get that? What brand is it? Why, please explain? Yeah, this has been a steep learning experience for Michael and the details have been interesting to him.
Favourite quotes
- Pain now and pain later
- Is this the next corner?
Stuff that going with him
- Spot tracker
- Camera
Stuff that probably shouldn’t go with him
- Some of what he considers to be humour
Favourite quotes
- It’s not a race but I’ll see you at the top
- “Beep, beep” …Road Runner
Stuff thats coming with him
- Multiple fruit cakes
- Chocolate bars are my staple diet
- Fruit that is dried and sugary
- Porridge to keep things in “motion”
Stuff that probably shouldn’t come with him
- Thongs (for my feet)
Hope of the trip
- To make it through without any injuries
- To enjoy great fellowship with a bunch of great guys
- To enjoy God’s creation