Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Three wise monkeys

Until now, you probably thought the worst invasive animal pests to make it across the ditch to New Zealand were possums. Well, look out, Kiwiland! These three monkeys are on their way:

With almost twenty of our members heading off for Interhash in Queenstown, there's inevitably a lot of talk about it at the moment - the runs, the weather, the training needed for the Ballbreaker, the drinking vessels, the things to do around town....As Lax keeps reminding us, it's only a few weeks off. And before then we have the Dayboro Beer Mile challenge and some great local runs to look forward to!

Mossie spray was in high demand as the group gathered this last Sunday, and, boy, was it needed! 

There seemed to be an International Anopheles Convention along the banks of the Pine River, following the wet weather we've been having. And it looked as though we might be getting some more weather... but all the clouds did was provide some spectacular cumulonimbus views:


Our hares had set a trail that showed off some of the local architectural and landscaping achievements as well as the local mosquito habitat. Here are some shots of the group gathering, and from the walk (and as usual, most of the photo credits go to Snappy!):










Back home at the hares' we enjoyed a burger feast followed by fruit and ice-cream! Many thanks to our hares, Budgie, Miss Behavin' and Co.!


And here we are - replenishing our precious bodily fluids, yammering on, and stuffing our faces:















Around this time of year we usually wag the Aussie flag a bit, though this rarely happens precisely on the controversial 26th of January. And Aussie flags are a bit hard to come by this year. Perhaps this coming Sunday we could celebrate Australian values and demonstrate our love of our country by trashing a Woolies store? Just a suggestion....

Next run/walk details

When: Sunday 21st January, 5 pm

Where: Gregory Park, Baroona Rd, Milton. A map!

Hares: Shockjock and Miss Demeanour

We strongly suggest you bring chairs.

On, on!