Well, Punchenello, you're really signing on for true adventure. What spirit, what courage! Now if we can only convince some friendly Aussies to set up emergency stashes along your proposed route or hospitality tent whistle-stops. It does look like you should spend at least a day in Brisbane.

The only rail I've been worried about is the one we'll be riding after we sing our songs at The Loaded Dog, as we're paraded down to Circular Quay. Is there still such a tradition in Oz, with the tar and feathers?

Bob- I must examine your pack of concertinas more closely. They do sound intriguing.

Are/is the Roarin' Forties doing any gigs in November that we should know about?

Cheerily,
Charley Noble