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Well - I DID IT!!!   And I have the T-shirt, photos and video clip to prove it...

Those of you that have followed my most recent fund raising activities will know, that in celebration of the big 4-0 this year, I wanted to do something momentous and memorable to mark the occasion.  Our holiday to South Africa in August / September this year, provided an opportunity that I wasn't necessarily actively looking for!  SA is host to the highest single span arch bridge in the world, and I thought to myself - hey ho - there we go - I'll tie an elastic band around my ankles and throw myself off the highest commercially operated bungee jump that the world has to offer!  Confirmed by Guinness World Records, the Bloukrans Bridge is an incredible 216m (that's a whopping 708ft) above the spectacular Storms River on the Garden Route. 

The day of 3rd September arrived and apparently I was a 'right old bag' (quote from The Husband)...so we set off to deliver on the promises that I had made....

Arriving at the bridge and actually seeing the feat that lay ahead was mind boggling...none of the photos nor the hours of YouTube research had paid it justice.   Strapped into a harness, we made the journey under the belly of the bridge (let me tell you now.....walking on and in nothing but a steel mesh caged walkway was not the beginning I had hoped for!).   Our arrival at the Jump Point was greeted by a superb team of Face Adrenalin staff who set about pumping up the adrenalin with music.  With guarantees that nothing would go wrong, I was strapped in, hobbled to the edge and with a Three, Two, One, Bungee, I took a deep breath and threw myself into the unknown.  I can't repeat my first thought, as one is not permitted to use such language in the public arena...WHAT HAD I DONE?....But after the first two seconds it became a bizzarely exciting experience.   Please bear in mind that 'The Experience' meant a free fall of 6-8 seconds at a speed of 140km per hour.  EEK.  Suddenly the fear dissipated, and I genuinely felt as though I was flying like a bird...with the wind whistling through my hair.   I expected to be jolted back to reality when the bungee cord reached its end (hopefully before I touched terra firma), however, it was more of a pendulum action instead of a catapult into outer space.   Relief.  

Dangling above the gorge for what felt like a life time, waiting for my rescuer, gave time to reflect on the accomplishment.  WOW.  I had just done it.  I'd set a goal, you had helped me, and it was all in aid of a just cause. I know that the ellies are grateful.   They told me so when we visited a similar elephant orphange in SA (who  were very aware of the David Sheldrick Trust).  We were given the opportunity to walk amongst the elephants, feed the babies and share space with these fabulous animals.

Thank you for your support and thoughts!!

 

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Donation by Anon 26/10/09  

£200.00

Well done Justine - we been there and its truly scary (we didn't do it by the way) Dave & Wendy Donation by Dave Scothern 29/09/09  

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Christ you're brave! I'd have needed a skinfull b4, after, and on the way up!!! Donation by Tone & Tanya 17/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hi Justine...You're jumping mad! Remember your 'chick'...bet you wish you still had it for luck. You'll make the elephants smile. Good luck and love from Rita, Vikki and Lisa Donation by Rita Howell 02/09/09  

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For Nanan -come fly with me.... Donation by Butterfly 11/08/09  

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Well done Justine your Mum has told me all about it you must be a little mad to say the least. Donation by Jackie 11/08/09  

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I would say this is a major mid life crisis! You brave girl (or should I say crazy!) Donation by susan daniels 08/08/09  

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Donation by Anonymous 06/08/09  

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Good Luck Justine from all of us............... Donation by The Golf and Poker Team (and Wives) 03/08/09  

£147.75 + £41.67 Gift Aid

Best of Luck you are a very brave girl see you when you get back .. Donation by Valerie/Rob Smart 02/08/09  

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What a superstar you are - best of luck and loads of lovexxxx Donation by colette moran 29/07/09  

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You are officially 'Gutsy Barbie'. Only Outer Space will do for an encore. Donation by Anna Battison 24/07/09  

£10.00

Hey Justine, go for it girl, break a leg Donation by Mavis & Ash Jo’burg 22/07/09  

£10.00

I trust you'll be taking your Sat Nav with you so you can find the bridge?! Donation by Sally Leach 21/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck who knows it might shake some sense into you!! Donation by Andy 20/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Hou poephol, hou, baby shoes... Donation by Vaughan 18/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Its now official - you are crackers!! but very brave too. Good Luck Donation by Deborah Warren 16/07/09  

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From one 'chesty' girl to another make sure you wear your sports bra, dropping from that height you wouldn't want any accidents!! Good luck. Donation by Pauline Muddyman 13/07/09  

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Justine we love you dearly, just take care and have a blast, which I know you will. Paul take a picture. Love Ray and Pauline Wykerd Donation by Pauline Wykerd 10/07/09  

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You always were a bouncy character. Rather you than me. Donation by Simon Sutor 10/07/09  

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Donation by Anonymous 09/07/09  

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I thought you were 40 years ago :-) Donation by Ian Lusardi 09/07/09  

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Rather you than me! Donation by Richard Sutor 09/07/09  

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You are a complete nutter!!!!! - but we love you for this! GO GIRL!!!!!! xxxxxx Donation by amanda sheppard 07/07/09  

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So many difficult choices ..... Moet or Red Bull being one of them! Wing-it Justine Donation by Nellie 07/07/09  

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Space Cadet! Donation by Anonymous 07/07/09  

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£10 each from Jock and Mandy. Just hope you don't get to see them on this trip!! :) Donation by Mom 07/07/09  

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You must have a wildebeest loose in the top paddock!!! Better sort out that insurance before you go!!! Donation by Stuie 07/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck & Shake that Ass! Donation by Rob Hall 06/07/09  

£20.00

Good luck you nutter! Donation by Rachael Phillips 06/07/09  

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