Werribee 4wd club Sept2017 | Page 38

we had to do was divide the dinner and eat it! The minimal dishes we had were wiped down with BBQ wipes. We’d set up, eaten and was enjoying a beverage by the fire every night while most were still cooking away on their devices. We’d planned to eat at pubs wherever we could along the way, so that took care of the remaining dinners while supporting the locals. We could not have been more happy with the way our meal planning worked out and will most definitely be doing the same for all future touring we do. Early on in the trip, Fred had the suggestion to run a fine system along the way, and when we got to Birdsville, any money raised was going to be donated to the Royal Flying Doctors service, a service that is invaluable in the outback, something you hope you never have to use, but you’re really grateful if you do. Being Fred’s idea, we made him sergeant in arms, so some of the fines were rather questionable, but it was for a great cause so we all dug deep every night around the fire. By the time we got to Birdsville, we’d raised $72.85, a brilliant effort by all! We’ve started a new tradition for our club too, and this is going to show how many of you read these trip reports! PLEASE, if