Tassie

In the Tasmania hills and wood

I held her as long as I could

But the Universe said and held No

With no goodbye there she Go

I will betray Flux and Fire

And even wait the coming of a Messiah

Who would lead us to Poatina

Then Valley-Forge on to Miena

Where I will lay down my body

Sad, smart, self-saving parody

So seven hundred days go by

There’s a gal, and a fish to fry

But he looses a little each day

Will his strength or the universe make the play

Will he make a chance

To do a crazy dance

Maybe by then they will make her “Dame”

Perhaps he will not even remember her name

I really want to thank Andrew Johnson, who helped me get my bike from Hobart airport 9hrs before the ride, after making several arrangements for borrowed equipment, then driving me from Miena to the second sleep stop. Then graciously committing for a re do in 2016. Wayne Hickman and Alison, for driving me through the second 600k of TDT, and trying to show me the Platypus and tender loving care. Tim Taylor for unparalleled support between Westbury and Miena.  Gavin Hind for loaning gear and drive to and back from Hobart airport. To Mark, Rick and Jan, for sharing so much even the crud and all the riders who showed for a truly Audacious Ride.