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Author Archives: Chaz
Road Riding
I am not normally a road rider. I eschew the bright lycra, featherlight hardware and exhaust fumes and instead spend my two-wheel time on singletrack in the forests. The two disciplines require very different skills and attributes. We cross-country mountain … Continue reading
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How to Buy a House in Queensland – Episode 1
We bought The Best House Ever. This is how we did it.. Note – this does not include any of the actual “Moving House” stuff. – Engage a lawyer – Talk to Mark about mortgage – Organize pest inspection – … Continue reading
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Doesn’t that mean ‘Like Iron?’
Off to the Vast Office Supplies Warehouse to acquire a desk. We identify the item we want and waylay a charming and helpful attendant. “We’d like one of these please.” He checks inventory, and regretfully tells us that it is … Continue reading
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A koala in the forest.
The forest at Daisy Hill was hammered by yesterday’s storm. Leaves, branches and entire trees littered the park. This chap had decided that the trees were far too dangerous, and he’d just sit on the path for a while.
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New Moon over Brisbane
This shot was taken on my shiny new $700 Samsung Galaxy S2. Other People use their $1200 cameras with $500 lenses. And,hey, they get a much better picture. But does their toy come with Wifi? HSDPA? She may have the … Continue reading
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Totally Unnecessary Pictures of Brisbane
I have had little to report recently. So I haven’t. Life is still more fun than should be legal. Winter progresses, with some days depressingly close to 20°. Daisy Hill Trails are still utterly awesome. I should post more pictures … Continue reading
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Nirvana
Nirvana. The Buddhist state of not-being. Also, the name of a 2.5km single-track run at Daisy Hill. Coincidentally, one wheel wrong here and not-being is the most likely outcome. We found a parking spot amongst the horse boxes and large … Continue reading
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Kookaburra
This is a juvenile kookaburra. It sits on our balcony quite often, and it’s so damned gorgeous I don’t mind cleaning up after it. In this shot, it is sheltering from a typical Brisbane downpour.
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Daisy Hill
We have a five-day weekend over Easter. The logic behind this is awe-inspiring. Anzac day falls on Easter Monday, and can’t be moved for some reason. So, in an act of sheer brilliance – pay attention here, this is remarkable … Continue reading
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Kangaroos and Camels and Rheas
I gave the Serious Photographer a new lens for her birthday. As a side-effect, I was allowed to play with her other camera on our trip to the zoo. While she raves on about lens speed, f-stops and bokeh, I’m … Continue reading
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