Thanks so much for your comments! So much has happened since I last wrote. Card production, both filling orders and keeping stockists stocked has literally become a full time job. Training has been stepping up too. I can proudly say I am making significant progress – and I owe it all to the thousand steps in the beautiful Dandenongs, where most of my training has taken place. Thank you to all of my training buddies so far who spur me on, and the tales of fellow step climbers who share their training purposes – whethe ... Read More »

I was lucky enough to be on the receiving end of Kathmandu’s generosity on Monday. Salomon fixed me up with my boots too. I’m nearly fully kitted out with only a few things left to get. I tested my new gear against the elements today by braving the rain and freezing winds of St Kilda beach.
Besides being the only person on the beach, questioning my sanity, feeling precious about getting sand on my new boots and smelling like a wet dog (my favourite old wool beanie doesn’t smell so good when made soggy by the rain) ... Read More »

Well, we are now well on the way and things are feeling much more real now that we have all been able to spend some time together. We were lucky enough to spend the first weekend of June together in Sydney. It was amazing to see the amount of work , the ideas and the situations that had brought our little group together. It really made me realise what ordinary individuals are capable of when they put their minds to it and realise what is possible. Having said that, there is a still lot to be done! I have been ... Read More »