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Heat and Friends

10/1/2010

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Yesterday was the "breakout". We left Melbourne, left Victoria and headed off without any real committments. Sure we will see people along the way from here but the last week (which curiously enough was also the first week) was always about seeing a few people that we wanted to see before setting off.
So Molly had a sleepover in Melbourne's East before we then hosted her friend Olivia to a sleepover with us - she now knows NOT to share a single bed with Molly; blanket hog and a kicker and groper of some renown!
Molly was very fortunate that her Uncle Graeme downloaded the entire 10 series of Friends to her iPod. I think in 12 months time we will all be very grateful! During the longer drives Molly likes to tune out and watch a few episodes. I find it hilarious as I can dip my rear view mirror and watch her giggling in complete isolation ofanything going on around her!
Catching up with friends was great and we are looking forward to being forwarded an address to look up in St Petersburgh on behalf of one "young" lady. We never knew we were friends with the now defunct Russian aristocracy! Great dinners in Melbourne as well as drinks and farm visits to old friends have reminded us how travel can be so much more than just doing new things!
At this point it is all very surreal, not working for a year I am sure I can get used to but my big fear is that it will all pass so quickly! We are still coming to terms with Blogging and keeping in touch. Lots of old friends have been emailing us and at times I wonder if we should also be using something like Facebook but to be honest I think we would become overwhelmed. So for now it is the website and emails.
 I note we have had our first donation, anonymous on the web but I can use this forum to say a huge thankyou to our dear friend Beverley - we feel like we can achieve great things for others courtesy of your thoughtfulness and generosity! As Paul Kelly the singer/songwriter once penned; From Little Things, Big Things Grow.
On the Where's Molly Blog you may see that Burra leaves a good impression on me - I love the town for some reason. Anyway, Breaker Morant was filmed there and actually has some relevance to what we are doing. In the movie Bryan Brown pleads to 'Breaker' Morant by using his name, Harry (though his name was actually Henry, he was called Harry). The accent and tone of Bryan Brown in the movie always appealed to me as the "classic Aussie" and was a strong influence on me when we chose a name for our Harry.
I've been a font of information tonight eh!!???? 
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Scott Mason
9/1/2010 05:08:25 pm

Guys,

Have a great trip, I think the last time we caught up was in the transit lounge at Changi, if you are passing through the Solomons on this trip, you always have a place to stay.

Enjoy the adventure.

Scott

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Liv
11/1/2010 07:25:21 am

Hello Travelling Wilkinson's! This is a great blog, sounds like you're having a ball already. Really looking forward to seeing you up here. Any idea when you might arrive? Safe travelling! The roads are pretty wet up here at the moment, food trucks can't get through at times. Went to woolies and the shelves were bare! Anyway, talk to you and see you soon! Love being able to say that :D

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Chiemi
11/1/2010 11:52:21 pm

Hello!

What a wonderful though you had and a chance you made! Wish you safe and fun traveling. Count our place for your JB accommodation. We very much look forward to see you. Cheers! Chiemi, Steve, Saki & Rudi

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The Crookshanks Family
12/1/2010 10:28:24 am

Hey there guys,

sounds like your having a ball, dont know if I,m supposed to reply here but anyway really enjoying logging in and keeping up-to-date with your travels.
xxxxxxxxxxx

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Beverley
13/1/2010 05:37:28 am


Hello

Glad I could start the ball rolling - it seemed like a good way to start the New Year. I was on the phone to Julia at the time and now how excited am I to get a namecheck on the blog! Both my cub scout packs are following your travels as part of their badgework this year - thanks for giving me a briliant programme of activities for 2010. Love you loads and can't wait to see you xxx

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Allison
14/1/2010 01:15:33 pm

Sounds like you are having a ball already and you haven't even left Aus.

Look forwatrd to hearing more.

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