I hope you had an enjoyable break over the Christmas/New Year period and are ready for the challenges of 2008.

The builders at the shelter have made some real progress over January.

The ridge beam is in place and the front set of roof joists have been installed. The storage areas we were hoping for at the rear of the shelter are better than anticipated and the race office window will have a direct view to the start/finish area. Work is continuing on the roof joists and then the roofing iron will be installed - when it stops raining. The windows are due for delivery this week.

We have spent $147,000 to date and are just making our first claim to the dept of S & R for our grant monies. We are on budget but only just. Any unforseen items of expenditure will tip us into the red but we will let you know if that is likely to happen. All should be clear by the end of February.

A working bee is planned for the coming weekend, Feb 9 & 10. Let Peter Cunningham know if you require accomodation - 62999641 or email peter.cunningham@countryenergy.com.au. Accomodation for this coming weekend is in Jindabyne, the Perisher CAC lodge is booked out but they have kindly made the Jindabyne lodge available.

We will be having regular weekends at the shelter from now on. I will let you know the dates after Feb 10.

Work to be covered this coming weekend include electrical installation and landscaping. Bring a sturdy rake and some gloves.

Regards,
Peter W.