Red recliner.

Finding rubish that's been dumped in a natural environment is often upsetting, but, occasionally it's interesting.

The Whipstick; A forest of extremes.

such extremes.
the rough black bark of an Iron bark (eucalyptus) and the shiny silver/white of another "eucalyptus" (unfortunately I do not know it's common name).

Whipstick Acacia.

acacia in the whipstick state forest; starting to flower.

Eucie boiler.

drizzling in the whipstick; A rare occasion in these times of drought.

MCG.

Princes Bridge looking east towards the MCG.On the left is a sculpture by Deborah Halpern, called "Angel".

Kite riders on St.Kilda beach.

After a long slow trip from the CBD, dealing with traffic blocked up by road works near Southern Cross station. It seems there’s a degree of traffic on the water too. The kite riders were out in force, making the most of a sunny day and a very strong off shore breeze. I’d like to try that. My car was caked in salt when I got back to it!

Central Victoria.

On my way home last night I suddenly felt the motivation the onset of Summer can give. The sun was starting to set, it was just past 8PM. day light savings was kicking in. The clouds were hanging around, but it was wonderfully warm. The clouds had a glowing pink/red, the crickets were singing and I could smell the Eucalypts. Nothing seemed impossible last night. Today the suns out in full force. There's a haze coming of the Iron barks. Summers nearly here.

Brighton.

The bay has been home to a lot of cargo carriers lately. Another thunder storm over the bay. It can look stunning when there are clouds, rain and sun; all competing to put on a show.
Summers nearly here, can't wait for that hot days cool off with a dip in the sea. Maybe the back beach at Gunnamatta this year.

Bendigo JVI 2008 Open Competition.

JUDO SPORTS

CENTRAL VICTORIAN OPEN

BENDIGO 2008

Sunday 26th October 2008

“Schweppes Centre”

Marong Rd Bendigo, Enter via Inglis St.

Canteen will be operating

All ages and grades- Under 8 years to Masters

Spectators: $2.00 Family: $5.00

COMPETITORS

Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to weigh-in. It is suggested that you bring two

judogi in case you have to change under the IJF infection rules. Coloured judogi are

permitted but not compulsory. Standard weight divisions apply, however the right is

reserved to adjust weight divisions in the interest of players. Strict adherence to weight

times.

Seniors: $15.00 Juniors: $10.00 Extra Division: $5.00

Age Group Weigh- In

U/8, U/10, U/13 years 9.00- 9.30am

U/20, U/16years 10.00- 10.30am

Senior (16 years and over) + Masters (O/35) 10.30- 11.00am

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BENDIGO Where to eat? Pub/Hotel Shamrock hotel Located on the corner of Pall Mall and Williamson Street (It has the best chicken parma in town) Restaurant GPO 60-64 Pall Mall, Bendigo. Up market restaurant Bazzani Italiano 2–4 Howard Place, Bendigo.