Txt Check-ins from the windy south part 1

Using a knife to repair a tyre couldn't possibly end well?

 
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 07:05
Subject: [SMS] Fay Cunningham
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
Tahi in Alex for breakfast looking forward to another day in the saddle but not on the saddle

Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 07:16
Subject: [SMS] Matt Pemberton
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
Pascal and Matt checking in from mossburm
 

Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 08:10
Subject: [SMS] Pat Hogan
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
Got into Alex last night. Managed to slash the sidewall with my pocket knife (don't ask why!) mid Nevis - managed to limp into Alex with the aid of Dom & Anna - thanks guys New tyre today.
 

Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 08:35
Subject: [SMS] Michael Hoogeveen
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
Such a lovely morning I thought I'd take the high route around lake onslow.
Hopefully I don't get a dnf.
Looking forward to a cold beverage in ranfurly later.
 

Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 08:42
Subject: [SMS] Shaun Jackson
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
Sha Un. Clyde. Pulling the pin thanks for a great few days.
 

Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 08:52
Subject: [SMS] Megan Gibbs
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
Gibbs and Spiers officially withdrawing from this unofficial amazing ride around the best countryside ever. You people are all phenomenal! Making our way back to Tekapo.

Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 11:10
Subject: [SMS] John Henson
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
In duntroon, the nasby forest was closed due to extreme fire risk. Danseys pass was closed with the gate shut but no problems
 

Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 11:40
Subject: [SMS] Andie Lowry
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
Alex check in currently eating two brekkies hooray
 

Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 11:41
ubject: [SMS] Nigel Hodges
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
Alexandra. Nigel and dazza.
 

Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 11:41
Subject: [SMS] Naomi Wright
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
Nomez and Sarah in Mossburn. Beautiful night camping in Eyre Valley Sore butts but still having fun!
 

Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 12:07
Subject: [SMS] Rachel Berry
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
Hi Dave. RachelB , Jo H, Nina and Ian at garston ski hut
Sl wind assistance on way up

Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 12:27
Subject: [SMS] Matty Graham
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
Tekapo.
Very windy finish!
 

Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 12:30
Subject: [SMS] Matty Graham
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
You need to stop organizing these bloody things! They are no good for my health 🤣.
Thanks a million for all your effort.
 

Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 12:42
Subject: [SMS] Alan Roxburgh
To: <greatsouthernbrevet>
At Roxburgh.
Love that section from Alexandra