I'm heading up Friday via Tailem Bend & Karoonda, staying at Loxton Friday night (Julie is already up there on account her Mum passed away last Saturday aged 90 and a great lady, I was a very lucky man having her as a mother-in-law. It was expected and Eileen was looking forward to catching the bus (as she put it)). The funeral is Monday. Anyway, I have a very easy ride Saturday morning and am looking forward to meeting the crew.
Cheers ... Mark
PS the Murray Bridge, Mannum, Swan Reach, Maggea, Loxton, Paringa ride is a much more interesting ride IMHO (particularly if you stop at the Wunkar Golden Grain Tavern although Saturday morning might be a bit early).