The Morgan op shop proved very fruitful – even lifesaving with a “Cowboys” bomber jacket. The only thing that would fit him in the shop but very appropriate just the same!! Since that time, the boys have picked up and recooperated, as has Ken – his toes- rubbed raw have mended nicely and he has been making his way leisurely along the river route. There has only been one mishap, when Cally (the pack horse extraordinaire) lost his footing and headbutted Ken’s thigh as he went down, giving Ken the worst “corky” (corked thigh) he’s ever had. Ken thought he was down for the count but after 15 minutes of intense pain, nausea and slight dizziness he recovered!!!!
The little tent that was taken along with him has proved a good friend and adversary in keeping the weather elements at bay, with gale force winds and driving rain causing the tent to bend and squash, only to pop back into shape when the wind subsided for a time.
When I spoke to him tonight, he had been a little disheartened at losing the horses 2 water bags and feed bags during the day, only to be rescued by a local- the manager of Glen Devlin Wines- Josh O’Shea, who went out of his way to help Ken regroup and give him guidance and local knowledge and point him in a better direction than the one he was going to go in!!!! Thanks Josh from Ken.
He’s seen a couple of large Echidnas and a few large snakes but nothing’s been mentioned about freshly caught fish or yabbies. He will have some company for the next couple of weeks (me) and I’ve been given a long list of “please bring’s” to repair or replace things that haven’t lived up to the pace.
Glad you are enjoying the website. Watch this space!!
Jan
looking very relaxed there Ken. Time means a different thing now!
Must be quiet at home Jan
love Ali Turnbull
By: ali turnbull on October 15, 2009
at 1:39 pm
Good show Ken. Keep it up. You look like a wise Sage now.
Kan, for god’s sake, can we have more pictures of you ….we know how the horses look like
…and not forgetting the kind souls that have helped you along the way….
Have a fun journey now …and will be keeping a close watch on your progress….you are an inspiration to many of us.
the next couple of days would be good for you as you have jan there. Hi Jan…..
by the way, start making detailed notes of your trip…we expect a book from this adventure of yours, alright.
Have fun….and dont be naughty with the horses.
Suresh
By: Suresh KL on October 19, 2009
at 12:01 pm
Happy Birthday Ken! Hope you had a great day on the trail. We are enjoying our time at the drug rehab even though we get very tired.
Hopefully we will catch up on the next visit to Eyre Peninsula.
Love frmo Joan Lewis
By: Joan Lewis on November 4, 2009
at 8:11 pm