From time to time, on social media, someone will post up a picture of a bike and say something like, "This is my whatever it was. It was a great bike and I'm sorry that I sold it." Often you can see … [Read more...]
RIP Nanci Griffith
This morning I received the sad news that beloved singer/songwriter Nanci Griffith, passed away on Wednesday at her home in Nashville Tennessee. Details about the cause of her death have not been … [Read more...]
Norbert
The riding group to which I belong, Illawarra Riders Association, was formed in 2005. Pre-dating Facebook, it was an online forum based group and it grew very rapidly from small beginnings. There was … [Read more...]
I’m back
As you've probably noticed, the site has been down for a little while. I haven't noticed because my main computer also spat the dummy a week ago and I've had to replace it. Rebuilding all my settings … [Read more...]
Absent friends
It’s times like this, when there isn’t a lot to do and life isn’t quite so busy that you think of things that you normally wouldn’t have time to. Today my thoughts turned to absent friends. Like my … [Read more...]
Rationalising
Lots of changes taking place at Chez Hall at the moment. As already reported, Marvan the van has gone to a new home in Sydney, I have bought a newer bike which may, or may not, replace the VFR and … [Read more...]
Bye, bye, Marvan
After sitting in the front yard unused for more months than it should have, we finally made the decision to sell Marvan, our do-it-yourself camper van. We had some fabulous trips and some great … [Read more...]
One-eyed
I think I detailed some time ago that, for many years, I have had what is called "lazy eyelids". The proper medical term is ptosis (the p is silent like the x in caterpillar). In February, after … [Read more...]
Digging up the past
Most of you know that I am a 5th generation Australian and that I can trace my family in Australia back to George Hall and his wife, Mary Smith who emigrated to Australia in 1802 as free settlers. … [Read more...]
RIP Greg Kelly
Some very sad news in yesterday. Greg Kelly (far right in this picture) has passed away after a short battle with cancer. Greg was a big man (literally) and he had a big reputation.. He is seen … [Read more...]
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