Category Archives: Life

Low cloud and rain today, so five of us grounded glider pilots drive 40 minutes south to Junee. It is home to one of few working Railway Roundhouses in the Southern Hemisphere. “When built in 1942, it boasted the largest … Continue reading →

I’m at Cootamundra for the gliding club’s annual camp. It’s supposed to be hot and sunny out here with brilliant thermals, but it’s not! Yesterday I arrived before noon and managed to get a flight with an instructor to check … Continue reading →

A good cinema experience watching Mr Turner. He’s Jan’s favourite painter and we are familiar with his work, having spent some time at a recent exhibition at the Tate in London. Excellent film with some wonderful portrayals and brilliant landscapes. … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year again. We headed off to the Sydney Cricket Ground by train for the opening day of the Sydney test match against India. It’s a great occasion with lots of ceremony. Australia has already won the … Continue reading →

We had a quiet New Year’s Eve, watching the fireworks on television with our neighbours, Paula and Dean. We’ve had many enjoyable years right on the harbour with close-up views of the action (including at the exclusive Lord Mayor’s party!) but … Continue reading →