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Travelling Jackaroo “Getting to the Top”

“Back on the road”

….. continuing on with my mission!

New Signs for the back of the trailer!!!

Just been putting on a New “THE TRAVELLING JACKAROO” sign to the back of my trailer as well as some stickers. The signs and stickers are courtesy of Suncity Signs & Graphics in Geraldton Also a shoutout to the fella who gave me a Yeti cooler this arvo, never had one but apparently they’re the Ducks Guts

Slim to get a re-power

Slim’s original motor has seen better days and was becoming unreliable. Fortunately, Lloyd from Geraldton Towing Service knew of another motor that would reasonably easy into Slim.

We have just had Slims first start with this 110hp Perkins Phaser engine which now purrs like a kitten. It is the first time the motor has started in 20 years having been sitting in a shed.

How bloody awesome does Slim sound, even without the exhaust. A huge Thank-you to Lloyd once again from Geraldton Towing Services for donating the motor and for installing it for me. It won’t be long now until we’re back on the road.

Still can’t wipe that grin off my face

Be a real “Mate”

Make sure that you look after your mates - Treat them all well!.

There are no places for bullies or abusers.

Two years “on the road” and a lot more to come!

March 21st marked 2 years since I left home at Maleny on Slim - just after I’d Turned 18

Since then I have travelled- 12,000kms at 37kph raised over $150,000 for Dolly's Dream, Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia and Drought Angels

I have shaken thousands of hands and heard hundreds of stories. Traveled and worked all over for all sorts from Stations to Ag Shows, and even with The Circus making mates I know I’ll have for life.

I was nominated for Young Australian of the year awards for QLD, 2021 RFDS Local Hero for Brisbane Region, received a Governor Generals Medallion as a” thank-you” for my work

It’s a bit of a milestone for me if I’m being honest, I still remember that day well, quietly contemplating what the future holds whilst doing the last few checks before heading out. I remember the night before I was up until 1am checking over everything and trying to prepare myself.

But I’ve still got a long way to go, and I’m incredibly thankful for all the support I’ve had along the way from not only my awesome sponsors but also from you guys, following liking and sharing my page which has been awesome.