A little self-preservation

Now, maybe I'm selfish or maybe I'm wise but I am sitting quietly, taking a little time to catch my breath, make the bed, hang the washing and feel the calm before my day really begins.  Once I walk into the NRTHF I will be lucky to get a break and I will be surrounded by strung out people, so as the saying goes, I'm giving myself the oxygen first, because I can't save anybody else if I can't breathe. 

Today is open day to the public and Inductee day - that's happening as I type.  Kenworth opened their shed last night to rousing applause.  We worked the bar, saw the joy on J.J. Hurley's face as the shed was named after him and got to watch the pleasure the opening gave our Mr Kenworth.  And we also got to wipe, mop and sweep at the end of the event - just like old times!!

We did get to hang with a few celebs - well, Kenworth celebs.  We've met most of the people who speak on the video that goes ALL day, Ronnie - we've had a beer with around the camp fire, Paddy Ward has thanked me for cleaning his truck but without a doubt, the highlight for Will was when he introduced himself to Steve Graham of Outback Trucker Fame.  We've jested about him numerous times as we've bounced ourselves along the bumpy dirt roads and laughed and said it would be great to meet him.  I wasn't fortunate enough to say hello unless he was one of the 300 who nibbled from the plates I was carrying however I'm sure Will will introduce us today should he be so lucky as to chat with his old mate, Steve, again.

Di, Peter, Graham (Mr Kenworth), Kath and Bill ready for the opening