Swans again

Swans were in the news a lot last week, but when we met up with a couple on the trail they looked pretty nonchalant:

Our scenic route took us along a familiar lake side, and then wound through some streets and walkways we haven't visited for a while. We headed down to the North Pine riverbank after that, explored the mangroves and marine couch that line the boardwalk and then went on past some ever-optimistic fishermen. The runners headed a bit further along the waterfront, gawping at the new houses and new construction springing up on the banks. The air was clear, the weather was perfect, and the trail very well marked....

Back home we enjoyed stew and salad, followed by some birthday brownies. Many thanks to our hares!

Here are a few pics from the occasion, courtesy of Saucy Sous and Culture:

Next weekend a number of us will be headed to Kingaroy to explore the Kingaroy-Murgon rail trail, and the local attractions. Those with peanut allergies would be well advised to steer clear....And a day or two later, Floater will be heading off for her 1000 km solo trek along the WA coast. We may or may not see her next week, so we wished her well. May her blisters all be tiny ones, and may she never have to use her personal locator beacon!

Next run/walk details
When: Sunday 30th August, 4 pm
Where: Meet in John Scott Park, Samford Village. Afterwards at the Samford Pub.
Hares: M. Promptu will set the trail. Samford Pub will cater.

On, on!

Conjunction

Rain had been predicted earlier in the week but didn't arrive. So we were able to admire the beautiful conjunction of the moon and evening star - or, if you want to be mythological - the goddesses Diana and Venus, or Artemis and Aphrodite, in the western sky. The best of photos can't do it justice:

 

 

Both runners' and walkers' routes took us past some quiet pools along the South Pine, where the dogs encountered many other canines out for a Sunday stroll. The effort exhausted at least one of ours:

Back in the park we enjoyed lasagna, salad, chocolate, and a wide ranging discussion of issues like the state of the Kingaroy bike trail, past experiences in the Bunya mountains, and whether Penfold's Grange really is worth over $1000 a bottle....There was a lot of sympathy for Miss Demeanour, who was in the ED at the Royal Brisbane rather than at Hash. Get well soon, please - we missed you!

Here are some pics from the occasion, courtesy of Cash Converta and Skippy:

Next run/walk details
When: Sunday 23rd August, 4 pm
Where: Budgie and Miss Behavin's Murrumba Downs manor house
Hares: Miss Behavin' and Budgie

Please take note of our hares' warning that there will be roadworks on the Dohle's Rocks exit for those traveling north on the highway, and that it will be closed. Find another route - e.g. through Petrie or via Anzac Avenue - and allow extra time. And please bring chairs.

Email us if you need the address for this run.

On, on!