Saturday was the inaugural run by the Aussie Hay Runners into South Australia.
Our mates from over east delivered hay to our desperate farmers around Sedan, Australia Plains and areas in between.
They arrived in a convoy of approximately 30 trucks at Tailem Bend. The drivers were greeted by the local Lions Club, who had prepared a magnificent sit-down BBQ lunch for all of those involved. The meat was supplied by Kane from Murray Bridge Meats.
The convoy then disbanded and went off in different directions to deliver the precious cargo.
This didn’t just include hay, but dog food, cat food and goodies for our farmers and their families, these goods were all donated. Shoe Boxes of Love were present to hand over the shoeboxes they had prepared for distribution to the farming families.
The farmers were all there to greet the trucks on arrival. It was like a well-oiled machine in operation; drivers, farmers and supporters, unstrapping the hay bales while the tractors unloading were in full swing. This was Aussie mateship at its pinnacle and a real sight to behold.
It was a hot, very windy and dusty day and highlighted the need for these deliveries.
I think it is fair to say they were a very, very welcome sight.