Patonga Picnic

Today we took a trip to Patonga, a small fishing village north of Sydney for a picnic. Kim, Jayne, Ben and I caught the ferry from Palm Beach. We met Jane B., her Mum and Dad, and Friend Cindi there. After a leisurely lunch we went for a walk on the beach and caught the ferry back to Palm Beach. A good time was had by all.

A Day at the ZOO with the Scotts

Today I took the Scott Family to the Toronga Park Zoo. Located in Mosman, NSW. From the photos you will some strange animals. Excepting the Meerkat. Have a laugh!!

Take 3 VB AD

Here Is Take 3 VB AD

Another try at VB AD

VB AD NIGHT

Freds last night in Australia and we made a silly VB Ad.

CIGAR BOX GUITAR

Here are some pics of my first attempt at making a cigar box guitar. This one isn't glued up yet, but it should be finished by the end of the Easter Holiday. I will post more pics then.

FUNKY FLOWER

A new arrival Staplia a smelly African cacti. Bought at the local sunday market. Bloomed while on trip.Click on the red word for more info.

Trip to Beechworth and Canberra

Kim and Jayne Scott, Fred Pascoe and I took a 3 day 2night trip to Beechworth Victoria and Canberra ACT. Beechworth is Kelly Country (Ned) to see some of the historical sites then on to Canberra to see the Australian War Memorial and back to Sydney. Enjoy the photos.

The Scotts Arrive

Thursday 6th of March the SCOTT Family from Bozeman Montana arrived at Mascot Airport Sydney Australia. They have an action packe several days. Starting with a butterflied leg of lamb BBQ and Pavlova for desert. Followed the next day by a trip across Sydney harbour to Circular Quay and a hike to Paddys Market and lunch in Chinatown. Fred Pascoe from Tucson Arizona arrived the next morning and we all had lunch at the McCaskills house in Balgowlah North. Janes sisters place with her partner Ross and two boys.

BLUE TONGUE & FINISHED PATIO + RINGTAIL POSSUM

Here is a photo on our Blue Tongue Lizard. He/She live outside the back door and up a few steps, lying in a flower pot. As well here is the re-roofed and finished patio. Photo of a ringtail possum in the umbrella tree in front of the front porch.

SILLY SURF PICTURE

Here is a some guy trying a new way to beat a close out at Dee Why today.

TASSIE BIG WAVES

These are photos of an unknown surf break in Tasmania. I suspect it is on the southwest coast. But it sure look big and cold.

ANOTHER BIG THURSDAY

Hi again, Thursday seems to be the day, but everyone must have been at work or back in school. The surf has come up and looks to peak at about 5 metres late today. Here are few photos from todays surf.

BIG THURSDAY

The big surf is back. These photos are from Narrabeen. You would think it was Hawaii. These guys were towed on due to the size and speed of the waves. Been a very incredible winter so far.

SURFS STILL UP: FOR 1 MORE DAY MAYBE

The surf is still pumping in Sydney. Probably for one more day then it will start to die.See the photos of Dee Why Point. In one photo you will see a tiny black dot inside a tube. That is a boogie board rider. No sense, no fear.
ENJOY!!

SURFS STILL UP

DEE WHY POINT

DEE WHY HOWLING OFFSHORE WIND

NORTH AVALON

NICE DAY AT COLLAROY

Sydney is getting rain and cold air and big surf. Collaroy Beach is slowly washing into the sea. And judging by these photos it still is. Some houses have lost part of their front yards.

WILD SYDNEY WEATHER

Well it finally had to happen. A really wild weather and surf change. Waves up to 5 metres on the local beaches expected to reach 12 metres. 17.5 metres out to sea. It is supposed to get even worse or better depending on your preferences. There is one large coal boat stuck on Nobbys Beach in New Castle, about 2 hours north of Sydney with two more on the way, hopefully they won't make it to the beach. Note the guy on one of the wave photos.