http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/learner-drivers-should-take-motorcycle-lessons-cory-bernardi/story-fnjwucvh-1227133922794 At a meeting in Canberra yesterday, the subject of … [Read more...]
Archives for 2014
All the gear
It's squid season again. Here in Australia, as the weather begins to warm up, the squids start coming out of their hiding places. Riding their sports bikes (although other classes of machinery do not … [Read more...]
The curious case of the disappearing tail
(For maximum effect, this article is best read in a David Attenborough voice. To assist readers in doing so, I have enclosed each paragraph in inverted commas) “Since the first motorcycle evolved, … [Read more...]
Look back in….
While driving to Shell Cove school where I do a fortnightly IT gig, I drove past the school at Mount Brown. I've done a heap of relief work over the years there over the years but, as I drove by, the … [Read more...]
Support your local sheriff
The sad passing away in July this year brought to a close the glittering career of American actor, James Garner. His CV was long and impressive and he distinguished himself by being a very versatile … [Read more...]
Time flies…
...or so they say, but, in reality, it doesn't. 4 years ago today, 18th October, this was me. In the Orthopedic ward at St George Hospital. My day had started pretty much as it usually does … [Read more...]
Further north, even
We're steadily working our way through the to-do list so yesterday we hired a little car and headed further north to Port Douglas. The sight to the blue/green of the Coral Sea was wonderful as we … [Read more...]
A walk in the clouds
Yesterday we ticked off one of the "must do" items on Helena's Cairns wish list. A trip up to the Kuranda village via the Skyrail gondolas. I'm not much on tourist attractions, preferring, usually, to … [Read more...]
I get a little further north each year
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajZxKdHhoyM[/youtube] Aussie singer/songwriter, Graeme Connors, is one of my favourite Australian artists. Unlike many who feel that the have to resort to … [Read more...]
Back, finally
Firstly, I must apologise for my slackness in not updating my blog for the last couple of weeks. There are some valid reasons but I still feel bad about it so let me explain. For the last 6 weeks … [Read more...]
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