AUSTRALASIAN ONE CHALLENGE - Advance Notice

[digger1914]

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Just arrived into Melbourne and had my first VB in a couple of years. Not a bad beer, come to think of it there is no bad beer but some are better than others.

 

 

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I hate to say it, but VB is not a good beer.  We have loads of micro breweries throwing out great product.  Do yourself a favour!

[hoppyman]

I was a bit surprised these days to order a Carlton Draught but getting a beer in a bottle

I'm happy to get some local advice on the Thursday pre-meeting.

 

Stefan

The Thursday pre meeting is planned for a visit to the close by Belgian Beer Cafe. It's one of a number of locations in our capital cities. It's not a place to go try Australian beers! Join us and all shall be revealed ;-)

http://www.belgianbeercafemelbourne.com.au/

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[stray cat]

What do they take? Furled umbrellas? Shovel handles? Baguettes? Car aerials? (Trying to think of more long, thin things that snakes might take a liking to ... )

 

Pete.

The Eastern Brown, Pete, is known to be somewhat attracted to golf clubs. The Death Adder prefers domestic cleaning equipment such as brooms and mops (perhaps strangely) but will also go after shovels and rakes if pressed whilst the Tiger Snake is all over your tripods (folded, obviously) and monopods (which makes them the worst species for photographers to interact with, then). However, once they have raided a car and swallowed the loot, they find it very difficult to slither away and thus are usually caught.

 

I think I need a beer.

[christoph_d]

I understand that they have the disconcerting habit of unwinding any films so the can easily swallow them - which makes them the sworn enemies of film photographers ...

[farnz]

Booked into the Southbank Travelodge from Thursday 6th to Monday 10th.

 

Pete.

[erl]

Booked into the Southbank Travelodge from Thursday 6th to Monday 10th.

 

Pete.

G'Day Pete,

That's great news. Will be in touch via PM later in (my ) day.

[kangaroo2012]

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G'day erl,

Hope your hand is improving.

One of my diseases is old Leicas and bits from Leitz.

Have you come across the left hand shutter release?

Just a last resort but it might fit the M 10 and likely cost as much.

We are enjoying the rain from cyclone Debby  so I am looking for a waterproof housing.

Cheers

Philip

[erl]

Hi philip,

 

My hand is giving me hell (I'm very impatient) but it makes me realize what real problems are when I read of the troubles you guys in Queensland are enduring. May you stay safe and suffer minimal damage and inconvenience.

 

As for 'releasing' the M10, I think I will hang on to it!   Been practicing around the traps today. The M10 is great. I need to come up to speed with its personality, otherwise, all is great.

[hoppyman]

Soon there are bound to be more images shared from the floods in QLD of native animals taking refuge. But for the visitors commenting on our critters, you really not need to worry  about snakes and spiders. We do have some impressive pond fish though.
 

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[lanetomlane]

Tasmania is wonderful but I now understand what the pilot meant when we landed in Hobart and he said, " ladies and gentlemen, if you want to reset your watches turn them back 20 years." Some serious scenery though and having a great time. Much colder than we thought it was going to be, I'll never trust the weather on the iPhone again as before we left Blighty, last week it was showing over 20 degrees everyday. As we drove between Strahan and Burnie today it dropped to 5.

 

 

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[david strachan]

Tom

Go to the BOM...Bureau of Meteorology, for accurate forecasts.  You need that when travelling.

My prediction is fine weather for the Challenge.  Perhaps 24^oC...not too bad though. Cool evenings.

 

all best..

[Sandokan]

And when you return to Blighty don't forget to reset your watches to 11 hours and 60 years back. .

 

 

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[farnz]

And when you return to Blighty don't forget to reset your watches to 11 hours and 60 years back. .

Our Swiss watches?

 

Pete.

[Dan Bachmann]

Speaking of watches, I'll be looking for a place that can replace watch batteries in the CBD. Time has stopped on my wrist!

 

 

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[StS]

I use an automatic watch, which is not really a solution in this respect, since it needs maintenance once every decade. A modern lithium battery easily lasts longer.

 

Another very strong point to me made for Australia is the coffee culture, they have a full-blown italian bar machine literally everywhere, even in places as remote as this one. It turned out, that the coffee machine I use at home is actually a re-labeled Australian Breville.

 

Stefan

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Tasmania is wonderful but I now understand what the pilot meant when we landed in Hobart and he said, " ladies and gentlemen, if you want to reset your watches turn them back 20 years." Some serious scenery though and having a great time. Much colder than we thought it was going to be, I'll never trust the weather on the iPhone again as before we left Blighty, last week it was showing over 20 degrees everyday. As we drove between Strahan and Burnie today it dropped to 5.

 

 

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It was pretty hot last week in Hobart, weather changes rapidly here in Tassie. If you end up doing any wilderness walks don't be fooled if it is hot and sunny at the start of your walk, it could be freezing by the time you're a couple of hours in. Enjoy this very special place.

[david strachan]

I wish I was in Tassie.  A very  very special space.

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[lanetomlane]

I wish I was in Tassie. A very very special space.

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Yes, very very special indeed.

 

 

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[hoppyman]

Soon there are bound to be more images shared from the floods in QLD of native animals taking refuge. But for the visitors commenting on our critters, you really not need to worry  about snakes and spiders. We do have some impressive pond fish though.

 

Big earthworms in the water too. This 14 footer in an upmarket residential area

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Hallo,

Look here: Interesting Leica gear

[StS]

Can one use them to bait the fish you showed before?

 

Stefan