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Smoke and mirrors at Sydney Festival
Sunday: We head in to the city by train for a Sydney Festival event at Hyde Park. We get there early to have a bite before the 9.30 pm show Smoke and Mirrors (‘A visually stunning show that’s a feast … Continue reading
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Air time, model wise
modelflying A very pleasant Sunday morning at the model flying field on Saturday. I have four flights with my 50cc Extra 300, practising hovering and the usual aerobatics. Very hot (32 C) and a bit windy later. Our member who manages … Continue reading
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A little taste of country music
Sydney Festival is in full swing. We go to the State Theatre to see Emmylou Harris, a Country Music star from way back. This woman has an amazingly soulful voice that does not seem to have deteriorated over the 30-plus years she … Continue reading
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A lovely day out at the SCG
Tuesday. We spend a day at the Ashes test at the SCG. As we are both faithful Aussie supporters we put on our bravest faces. We have a lovely time. Great atmosphere, those nice English boys singing to us and … Continue reading
Fireworks and fun
New Year’s Eve is a blast. I have to work escorting a Sydney Morning Herald photographer at the Mayor’s Children’s picnic in the Botanic Gardens. My reward is an invitation for Jan and I to the Lord Mayor’s Party. The … Continue reading
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