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Going to blazes
I drove to the model flying field this Saturday keen for a fly – only to find the long grass surrounding our mowed runways was on fire! The fire had started just moments before I arrived. The fliers there said there … Continue reading
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Canberra culture
Another cool clear day in Canberra. We had a fab time at the National Museum – an amazing building. Then more culture at the National Gallery and the Portrait Gallery. We took some pix in the sculpture garden outside the … Continue reading
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Canberra Times
We’re in Canberra staying with Chris and Ray Sloane. Cold but clear weather – there was frost on the car this morning! Brrrrr! We went to the War Memorial and had a lovely time looking at lots of old aeroplanes … Continue reading
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Thar she blows!
We went watching for whales today. It was a lovely clear winter’s day in Sydney, a crisp 18 degrees and you could see for miles. We drove out to Manly and the North Head lookout. Fantastic views of Sydney harbour … Continue reading
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Phoenix rises from the crashes
Oops! Big moment with my big model plane. I’m showing off by flying very low inverted and I get disorientated and hit the ground in a vertical dive. Pilot error! Luckily the long grass at the field takes some of … Continue reading
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