Pain 101

18 March

Team Member Profile: John

I spend a lot of time on the PC and read huge amounts of sci-fi. Yes, I'm a geek. I don't watch too much TV these days, but I'd have to agree with Marianne - Get Smart always made me laugh. I bush walk, trail run and rock climb. For good measure, I also do spot of mountaineering and snowboarding. I seem to like doing the challenging things. I guess it makes life more rewarding. The Oxfam Trailwalker was a great way to meet people with similar values who were not afraid to face a challenge and make a difference.

17 March

Team Member Profile: Marianne

I'm really a bit of a quiet research/critical care nurse, workaholic according to my family. I only relax when at the beach and love watching all sorts of sports. I like to travel, play golf, ski, bush walk (without carrying a pack that is) and run. I've enjoyed the Oxfam challenge, the training and the event itself have been a really encouraging group experience. I like to read as well and my favourite all time TV show is now, and always will be, Get Smart. I laugh my head off time and time again. That's tragic isn't it? Oh, and I mustn't forget the family, they really are important to me too. I should also add that I love animals, especially dogs and horses.

17 March

Team Profiles

Pain 101 have recently had a BBQ as a get together for the team and support crew. The BBQ was held at Lysterfield Lake on Sunday. The weather was great, the food was delicious and finally everyone was able to see the faces behind most of the names. So, who makes up team Pain 101? In the coming posts we will let you know a little bit more about us...

17 March

Wine Drive

As part of our fundraising campaign we are holding a wine drive right now. There is a wide selection of wine available, so if you fancy a drop or two, you will be able to place orders for your favourite wines at The Grape Unknown (Make sure you enter "Pain 101" in Customer Notes so they know who to attribute the sale to).

Orders can only be made by the case. However, for those of you who think 12 bottles is 11 too many, we have a selection for sale by the bottle:

Merlot 2007 (Riverina):

$12 per bottle gets you a beautifully smooth easy drinking merlot. The nose is quite full and expressive, showing lovely sweet aromas of chocolate and caramel. It is gentle, with plenty of red berry fruit, some spice and a dusty finish.

Sem Sauv Blanc 2008 (Riverina):

$12 per bottle. Aromas of lime & lemon essence and with a palate that is fuller than the nose suggests, with confectionary fruit gum characterstics. A gentle grapefruit tang and a light, easy going tropical finish.

Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 (McLaren Vale):

$15 per bottle. Blackcurrant, plum and tobacco leaf dominate the nose. Full, rich, fleshy palate of Mulberry, black cherry and spice upfront laced with hint of Dutch chocolate and mint supported by fine texture, reasonable acidity with chalky fine tannins on the finish.

To purchase by the bottle, you will need to contact Anna, who will give you further details on how to go about it. Be quick because there is only a limited supply of single bottles for sale!

Please get orders in by 26/03/2010. Delivery is free to Melbourne Metropolitan areas, otherwise we can arrange for a pickup.

17 March

Our Challenge

We're taking part in Oxfam Trailwalker, a 100km endurance walk from Wheelers Hill to Wesburn, overnight, in teams of four, through the Australian bush.

We're doing all this to raise money for Oxfam Australia, who work to fight poverty and injustice in 26 countries around the world, including Indigenous Australia. Take a look around at our space, and check out the places and people that Oxfam Australia helps.