After visiting the Merriwa Public School, the riders all rolled into our accommodation and to a great spread put on once again by our amazing Supply Van.
Everyone lay around talking about the day, eating and drinking before massages and showers started.Today had been an exceptionally hard day for Ross. He has not been well and today he said there were two times that he just wanted to get off the bike and give up but because of all the help he got from all the riders continually supporting him, feeding him jellybeans and making him drink, he made it into Merriwa with everyone else. He was so grateful and stood up to thank everyone. He and his business partner Chis then announced that they were going to pick up the tab for all the drinks tonight - thanks so much Virtual Roster, that is so very generous of you.
This is what I love about this Ride, everyone works together as one team, no matter your ability or how you are feeling that day, nobody is left behind and everyone is carried over the finish line.
We were treated to a great meal at the Hotel which was then followed by the presentation of Special Jerseys and Fines.
Special Jerseys for tonight:-
Joker Jersey
Support Crew - Bec - took off too quick in the car and flicked dust in the riders eyed
Michael B - got a flat tyre, got it fixed and then tyre blew out
King of the Mountain - Ross - despite being sick and wanting to get off the bike twice, he persisted and did it
Most Supportive Jersey
Tonight this went to the Supply Van and Coffee Van girls - Kath, Maree and Judy Dench who get up at 4.30 am each morning to make sure the van is charged, constantly organising food, going shopping, sorting snacks, etc.For the Riders there was two winners - Simon Mead won this jersey as he spent lots of time today with Ross helping him
Also Damian Charleson won as he is a massive supporter of Camp Quality all year around, only missed one year of the ride, he donates the Ark and sleep van to use every year and sponsors a Team as well.
On Road challenge winners -
Downhill winner - Housie
Uphill winner - Pappy
Team Belmore Hotel won the team challenge based on timings
No 1 Team for tomorrow - Team Harry
Fines:Luke for bringing his own outfit for Miss Muswellbrook
Brad for locking Donna in the car
Shane W - dropped a lolly at school and picked it up and ate it
Doc Ally - lost her keys
King had a flat
Sue - talking double Dutch on the radio - 7 fines
Paul S - sin bin for back chatting
Scott - falling off stage and giving Publican a heart attack
Simon Morris then stood up and told us a bit about his cancer journey and his time with Camp Quality.
After this it was time for the "Re-Gifting Auction". Luke kindly took on the role of our guest Auctioneer and did an awesome job. One man's trash truly is another man's treasure! Everyone was so generous and we raised around $3,300.00 from this event. Thanks so much everyone for participating.
Well another day draws to a close and tomorrow we hit Day 7 of the Ride.
Talk to you all again tomorrow.
Donna.
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