Friday, March 28, 2008

Due to popular demand we are trying to pump out a blog while we sit here at Granville Park only kilometres from our final steps, waiting for all the pollies to join us for the glory mile.

Ja'mie has made us sandwiches and we are fueling up for the final four ks.

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After a late night staying up for the footy show piece... (how good was that!!!!) we were up, doing our hair, Troy had to borrow my hair glue, I had to use my nivea revitalise cream and David polished his calves.

After a drenching overnight another glorious morning greeted us...

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We all squeezed into the Tarago and headed off to Cabramatta for our live cross with the Today show. We were all excited knowing that we were only 20ks to our final destination.

We were again on Goulburn Radio 2GN talking with Craig who has been a tremendous supporter and then spent 20 minutes walking back and forth, being filmed for overlay. We were then mic'd up ready to cross to Karl and Lisa. The camo, Dale, thought that David's physique was phenomenal. Troy agreed as he commented that Colonel Sanders could only fit four of the 11 secret herbs and spices on his legs.

We crossed to the studio and closed the interview with a very, very, very tight shot of David's calves. The studio was in stitches and so were his kids...

Guessing game for all the punters... Pick the Calves...

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We then jumped back into the trusty Tarago and headed back to camp and prepare for the final slog.

A quick interview with Jason Morrison on 2GB giving him stick about the fact he has not been able to walk with us. Karl also had a late call to host ACA so also couldn't make the walk.

We started at Peter Warren Ford at Warwick Farm and walked the 10ks to Granville Park. Joining us was Graham Lance and Paul Calvert.

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It was a great stroll, enjoying the experience and reminiscing about some of the great moments of the journey.

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Like the entire walk, today's little stroll was full of its own little adventures. We pushed a car off the road, grabbed a coffee and were cheered on by a great couple in a car all at the one set of lights.

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Dave Conry, the man behind Youngcare met us at the park and it was hugs all round.

We are now preparing for the final four ks and tonight. We are expecting to reach Parramatta Stadium at 5 to great our families and media. At 7.10 we will walk into the stadium, celebrating the end of this great adventure. We will have 200 family and friends joining us at the game.

This afternoon we have walking with us:

Gerard Chalmers - friend of mine (Andy) who suffers from MS

Dave Conry - Youngcare

Kristina Kineally - Minister for Disability Services

Alex Hawke - Member for Mitchell

David Borger - MP

Louise Marcus - Member for Greenway

Paul Barber - Parramatta Lord Mayor

Thanks for all your support and don't forget to check out the video blogs... should give you a giggle.

Giddyup

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