Hello and goodbye

Another get together at our home ground in Samford Village. The temperature had cooled a bit, so we had a pleasant amble along a well trodden trail.

It was a welcoming hello to returning travellers and a sad goodbye to those about to commence their travels.

Shaggy and Cadbury paid us a surprise visit. We were glad to see them and learn that the family and Satchmo are doing well.

The Australia Day Dayboro Beer Run is getting bigger and bigger each year. So, Haughty had some stiff competition. However, he did us all proud and came a respectable fourth. And thanks to Haughty and Culture for hosting the sumptuous breakfast afterwards.

Some shots of the on, on courtesy of Cashconverta

Shaggy and Cadbury looking the picture of health

When are the lights coming on 

Starting line jitters

Numero quarto

The athletic supporters

Next run/walk details
When:  Sunday 1st February, 5 pm
Where: Parksedge Street, Upper Kedron - a map
Hares:  Racey and Leave Pass

We suggest you bring chairs.

On, on!

Flat out

Our hares used the old excuse of downpours during the day for the lack of trail markings. The walkers generally opted for a route along the flats and were (mis)lead by Le W*nk, who is suffering from Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ow). He substituted distance for elevation gain because he wanted to inspect progress on the Ferny Grove station building site...which meant that some walkers were rather late coming in. The runners headed up into the hills for a typical Ironbark Gully expedition. This included a visit to the Ironbark bears, who seem to handle rain pretty well. Perhaps they're Scotch-garded.

Here are some of Snappy's pictures from the walk:

There was plenty of water on the ground - and underfoot in the shelter - at Ironbark Gully, but as it turned out we didn't need umbrellas. Conversations for the beginning of 2026 turned on the weather, our injuries, rugby, the new movies, and - inevitably - the doings of the POTUS. 

We welcomed back a couple we haven't seen for a few weeks, and we bade farewell to a couple who are heading off to explore van Dieman's land in depth. Many thanks to Miss Behavin' and Budgie for looking after the drinks and plates and cutlery and glasses!

Some more of Snappy's pics from the occasion:

Next run/walk details
When: Sunday 25th January, 5 pm
Where: John Scott Park, Samford Village
Hares: M. Promptu will set the trail again. Potluck will cater (please bring something to share)

We suggest you bring chairs.

On, on!