We started the morning off at 7a with meeting Billy at the local radio station. 93.9hitz fm morning radio had us in early to get us and the morning tea at the CFQ thrift shop promoted. Whilst talking with Billy we found out that a few years back he actually worked on our home local radio of 94.9 River FM back in Ipswich.

The kids were still sleeping when we left so they got to sleep in a little and stayed behind with Grandma and Granddad. After our air time on the radio we did a few things in town that needed to be done for the day before kicking back in to the swing of riding again tomorrow.

After getting some petrol and putting more air in the tyres, Megs and I headed to McDonalds for breakfast to fill in half hour whilst we waited for the Super Cycles shop to open so that we could collect my bike. Whilst we were at McDonald's we bumped into one of the ladies we meet at the Bundaberg bridal expo earlier in the year, so Teel and I got to catch up and made plans to talk photography after she finished work today. We then headed in to the Bundaberg Police station and did the office rounds and sold more raffle tickets, we had a good response, so thanks Bundy Police for your support.

By this time we were nearly running late for the morning tea, we rushed back to Mike and Lyn's to pick up the kids and head back into town for the morning tea. When we arrived in at the thrift shop all the store volunteers were there to cheer and support us. The bakery next door to the thrift shop donated some cakes and sandwiches and Lyn also took some food along. I got to talk with the majority of the volunteers and we had some families come in to visit me and talk with me about their Cystic children and siblings. Talking and listening to these parents is what this ride was about, the awareness - being able to share information and make things possibly better and easier for other cystic families.

LJ Hooker Bundaberg came along and donated money to my ride and also entertained us with Hooker bear. Mother Rob took many photos of Hooker bear - I think she may have forgotten that a person is actually in the costume!!! The kids were excited that a bear was there, but not real sure when they got closer to the bear, Bella ended up happy to have some pics with Hooker bear by the end of the morning tea.

We again got spoilt today by Mike and Lyn as they took us to 'Across the Waves Sports club' for lunch (Well once Megs and I found the club   ). Whilst we were at lunch sports club managers Karen and Tony chatted with us and allowed us to sell tickets to patrons inside and we had a good response, it was funny trying to sell tickets to people playing pokie machines - some didn't find it funny when they said to Megs that they had no money as it was all in the machines and she said that she was happy to wait for their winnings so that they could buy a ticket or two.

After lunch we ducked into the shops for a quick top up of goods for tomorrows ride, my lollies and snacks of course.  Teel came to visit in the later of the afternoon and we got to talk photo's or shop or some may call it and Teel took me out on the town for a tour of some great places where pics for weddings in Bundaberg could be done and we got to share tricks of the trade etc.

We had a very scrumptious dinner at Mike and Lyn's and tonight Mum and Dad and Nev and Chris stayed at Glenlodge caravan park, the park owners Brendan & Denise Haks were very generous and donated their sites for the vans whilst Mum and Dad and Nev and Chris stayed there.

For a rest day today went very quick and I didn't get to have a catch up sleep so very ready for bed tonight.

Some pics from our day....
Me in the radio station with Billy on air. (looks like I am picking my nose in this pic - good on ya Megs).


Talking on air.


Billy and I at the radio station.


Morning tea at the Thrift shop & the Hooker bear.


All of the volunteers in the Thrift shop who helped put the morning tea together and sell goods in the store.


Mike doing his bit at the stall out the front of the thrift shop


One of the volunteers dancing with Hooker bear out the front of the Thrift shop.


Father Rob and Hooker bear having a quiet word.




Volunteers and I outside the Thrift shop - thanks everyone for your support and help in Bundaberg.