 The Roadside stop on the Pacific Highway where we sat out, this hectic day on the road and were glad we were not sharing the road with the maniacs who were speeding. ANZAC Day has in the past, been a day with many serious car accidents and in an attempt to keep the roads safer for families and this long weekend, the police have been on alert trying to catch speeding drivers and issuing double demerit points for traffic infringements. In 2009, nine people, were killed, on NSW roads, while another 267 were injured during the Anzac weekend. During the same period more than 4000 drivers, were caught, speeding and another 5670 I was pleased to be off the busy highway today, the last day of the long weekend, as there has been a regular stream of speeding traffic and police in hot pursuit. I just read in anAssociated Press release, about a Boy in custody after 100 mph Texas truck chase LA GRANGE — A 12-year-old Texas boy is accused of leading officers on a night-time truck chase at speeds topping 100 mph with the headlights off. A judge in La Grange on Wednesday decided the child must stay in juvenile detention during the investigation. Authorities say the underage boy from Comal County did not have permission Monday night to take his father’s pickup. Officers responded to 911 calls about a vehicle, with its lights off, being driven erratically on Interstate 10. Nobody was hurt. They were very lucky they did not have to use a Texas Truck accident lawyer. Reg and I hope a little sanity returns to the road and the speeding drivers are all back at work, tomorrow when we drive up to Ballina, Beach. I invite you to view my Kathy Shell, facebook, page, where I publish all ten of my lifestyle web pages and run competitions. I am currently running a competition where a reader of my Kathy Shell facebook page can win the audio book, Eclipse. This competition is drawn, next week and another competition will follow.  The roadhouse, truck stop and Half Way Creek where we took a break from driving on a day known for a higher than usual among of drunk and speeding drivers. They certainly were about today, speeding along the Pacific Highway.  Observing one minutes silence to remember the victims of the Black Saturday fires, one year ago. Host: We Will Never Forget Type: Causes - Rally Network: Global Date: Sunday, 07 February 2010 Time: 12:00 - 12:05 Location: Australia Yellow ribbons are available at Spotlight stores.   A MOTHER and her toddler almost perished in 43C-plus temperatures after the car they were travelling in with friends broke down in the Northern Territory outback. The 27-year-old woman and her 18-month-old daughter - along with two other men, aged 26 and 45 - were severely dehydrated when help arrived. They had been waiting with the car for more than 27 hours and had run out of water Tot, mum severely dehydrated after car breaks down in Northern Territory outback Links to the news stories:- News Report By Rebekah Cavanagh Northern Territory news reports Near Deaths, in the Outback The following advice is from the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Safe Outback Travel The Australian Outback offers spectacular scenery and the chance for great adventure. But it is important to be ready for the rigours of travelling in isolated areas. Unfortunately, up to a quarter of the emergency medical evacuations that we carry out each year are the result of city travellers who get into trouble on their Outback adventure. Preparation
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