Home and away 2026

To be fair, there were some Adults in the group who did their best to maintain control, but in vain. And while what goes on tour stays on tour - and can only be hinted at here - we will long remember the "bike in the tree" and the "what are swimming pools for?" incidents:

 

 

 

It was a great weekend altogether for both cyclists and the accompanying crew. The bitumen surface of the Kingaroy rail trail made it easy for experienced trail riders and novices alike, and only one person ("what goes on tour...etc.) fell off. Many thanks to Banger and Make an Offer for organising the trip, and thanks to everyone for nibblies, jelly snakes, and for your pleasant company.

Here, for the record, is a selection of images from a range of cameras:

Riders:

Doing the tourist thing:

Lunch at Tingoora:

 The traditional "how many hashers can you fit on one bed?" shot:

As rendered by AI (and who's the creepy person on the right?):

 

 

 Sophisticated relaxation before dinner:

Back in Samford, a few of the Away group joined the Home one for a 4pm walk/run followed by dinner at the pub. We welcomed Snappy back from Eastern Europe and Kermit back from the Solomons. And we said farewell to Floater, who leaves for her 1000000 m walk on Friday:

Next week, Upstanding is planning a treat for all the Fathers in the group: he's managed to find a hill in the area for us to go up!

Next run/walk details
When: Sunday 6th September, 4 pm
Where: Idle Vice and Upstanding's Wilston rumah
Hares: Upstanding and Idle Vice

Please bring chairs. And email us if you need directions to this run.

On, on!

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!