This is the end - A short novel

[Genestho]

Hey Guys.

Just wanted to say thanks for the support from those on here who have been involved with or supported BADD over the years.

Although there is much more that could be done, it is the end of the road for me and time to pass the ball on.

I feel like I let people down, but you can only do this sort of thing for so long, before it's time to Shutup shop.

It is a shame, the Charity and Inc Society were setup pretty basic, so there's loads of potential - we have never applied for Govt funding, although received backing through educational platforms.

We have survived on donations, more so on donations of skills and time and marketing principals, there was no membership platform created, all to keep things very simple, otherwise I'd have had to employ admin.

I did have someone lined up to take over as spokesperson, but that's not going to happen, so unfortunately it's looking like things will have to wind down, if I want to continue to move forward I accept this needs to be done.

Which I have some plans in place to do so.

It's been a long time coming, but I've had commitments to honour and see through, I also needed to feel assured I was able to do as much as I possibly could.

The largest goal was set as a 'short term' 4 year plan, it's gone fairly quickly and I'll be finishing up just under the time frame I set.

I have absolutely enjoyed what I do (despite how the journey began) at times there have been extreme challenges to rise to and I was way beyond my comfort zone as a non-academic. I nearly gave up a few times, but I do love adrenaline.

I enjoyed working with many great, focussed people, who weren't afraid to standup and be counted.

This platform has been involved in legislative changes - which go through this year, we fought and won battles, lost battles, highlighted loop-holes and educated many.

As an aside I will still be mildly involved with local happenings, but my main thrust is to get going with personal plans.

There are too many to thank here individually, and I fear I'd miss some-one or an entity. I'll do that personally.

So thanks again, on behalf of my board members and myself, I extend humbled and heartfelt gratitude, sincere thanks that when the call for help went out, so many answered.

[Big Dave]

Played strong, done fine.

[Taz]

What id BADD?

[Genestho]

An Epiphany.. (cheers H!)

[cave weta]

As Im usually just a DirtBiker. BADD is something that Ive not been aware of until recently.
Genestho is is gutsy and dedicated. her work has been with passion and integrity
I feel privilaged to have seen with my own eyes, just a sliver of what she has achieved.

[Ocean1]

I also needed to feel assured I was able to do as much as I possibly could.

Thank you.

[Genestho]

Thank you.

My pleasure!

As Im usually just a DirtBiker BADD is something that Ive not been aware of until recently.
Genestho is is gutsy and dedicated. her work has been with passion and integrity
I feel privilaged to have seen with my own eyes, just a sliver of what she has achieved.

Thanks Dude, I've kinda had to weigh things up, and it's SO good to be at The End, I can tell you! Even better to see what's coming up next!!

[Conquiztador]

, but my main thrust is to get going with personal plans.

You have done more than most and made a difference. You can stand proud. And I am very happy that you are at an end and focus will now be on your self and your children.

[Genestho]

You have done more than most and made a difference. You can stand proud. And I am very happy that you are at an end and focus will now be on your self and your children.

Thanks!

I recon I could've done alot more though!!! Boundaries are made for pushing!
BUT - Not enough hours in the day!
The kids get the most of me and we have great adventures, what I haven't had time for, is my friendships and ME!!! That's still going to be difficult for awhile alas..

However there was no 'me' where this began, so - I learn't sometimes you need to lose yourself to find yourself again

There's no way I'd be who I am today If I hadn't taken this road!!

Looking forward to the next chapter baby!!

[Kornholio]

Well done

[Pussy]

You've done a great job, Jos

[boman]

You can stand tall and proud. The effort and the result is fantastic. Well done. XX.

[YellowDog]

I do hope someone will take this over and continue this a excellent cause.

Thanks for your committment and hard work

[riffer]

Thanks for all the hard work Jos.

[Genestho]

Well done

You've done a great job, Jos

You can stand tall and proud. The effort and the result is fantastic. Well done. XX.

Thanks for all the hard work Jos.

Thanks a lot you guys

Really, I only actively did what I would hope anybody would (or bloody well should) do, in a similar situation that I faced, with no trial to sap the strength or restrict comment.

What's the worst that could happen?

Absolutely anybody at all can raise a platform to cause debate.

It's been quite an exercise in patience!

(My personal case is still going.)

I've observed that it is such a rare thing that we're not all fighting some kind of battle in life - it's how we deal with these battles that define us.

I certainly intend, that this will not be that which defines me.

I do hope someone will take this over and continue this a excellent cause.

Thanks for your committment and hard work

Thankyou
I can say, it's not easy seeing cases come up and making a concerted effort to say nothing! I do hope that someone will step forth and grab the ball!