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John Mathieson

I'm Driving Change for Kids in Need on the Variety Bash as Part of Team Car 32: Lovers Not Mechanics

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Update on the Progress of Car 32 - Lovers Not Mechanics

Thursday 14th Aug
Just a quick note to let all those that have been kind enough to support our team that we are all in one piece and still moving forward.

We have tonight arrived in Tennant Creek with just under 1000k to go until we reach our final destination in Darwin.

The team is still on speaking terms after 8 days of close contact, which is a win, and importantly, touch wood our magnificent Holden Statesman Lovemobile, apart from a few issues with the aircon, has performed brilliantly throughout across both the dirt tracks of the outback and the bitumen of the highway

We have so far avoided collisions with the wildlife - kangaroos, cattle, emus etc and we have yet to even see a camel. We spotted a massive wedge tailed eagle feeding one day and nearly collected a feral cat as well which would probably have been a good thing if we had.

With nearly 100 vehicles in our convoy, the spirit has been fantastic throughout, with teams across the board making a huge effort. I understand about $1.7mil has been raised through the event so far so thank you again to all our supporters for being a part of that.



Of course if you happen to be reading this and haven't yet got involved its bot too late, and every little bit helps

If our car is still there in the morning we push on to Mataranka tomorrow - we never know what route we will be taking until we get handed our sheet at the starting line

To finish with here are a couple of photos from the trip (Actually - might have to hold them until tomorrow - watch this space

All the best -   John


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Rick

Well done on contributing to a great cause John

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Ian Hyland

Great cause, well done!

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Jim Tangas

Great stuff John! A modern-day Odysseus.

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Ken Tregonning

Keep on trucking Johnny!

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Smear

Matho - you must be the greatest bloke in the history of the Universe

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Peter Richards

Richo

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Wayne And Jenny Watson

Best Wishes, John

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Susan Collins

Have fun and be safe!

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Robert Boscarato

Have a great trip. Don’t forget I’m happy to come off the bench at short notice if any of your colleagues are unable to participate…..RB

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Mordi

Enjoy the drive, Mordi

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Tony Bocquet

Take the Collingwood club wine.Please don’t bring any back home.

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Sam Andersen

Good luck & safe travels

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Melissa Jurie

Safe travels Matho! Hoping that your beast is faster than some of the horses that we own!!

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Tony Torney

Onya John

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Peter Angel

Modest but money saved from not signing up for essendon membership

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Anthony & Amelia Natoli

Well done JM - enjoy the ride.

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Nuge

Good luck Metho - great cause .

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Caitlin Mathieson

Go get ‘em Russel Coight

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Fiona & Matt Howell

Great adventure & cause … stock up on the duct tape and WD40 !!

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David Byers

Looks like the Ultimate Driving Machine, Metho. Good luck!

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David Stafford

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Peter Gooding

Good work John: a worthy cause. Enjoy the experience.

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Colin Gooding

Great work Metho !! for a great cause.

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Michael Coghlan

Well done Metho. Stay safe. You are needed at the HT. Skeeter

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The Ewart Crew

Good on you .. enjoy the experience whilst raising much needed funds for those less fortunate!! C & A

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Alexia Mathieson

Enjoy my tribal land...

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Murphy Mathieson

Best of luck with it John - DON'T bring back any cats you find in the outback.

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Rob Heim

Enjoy John

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Edmund Richards

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Margaret Mathieson

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