Cash Converta took a couple of pictures of the wildlife at Walkabout Creek:
But it was an injured honeyeater that occupied our attention when we first met - one that Shockjock had rescued from the middle of the road in Ferny Grove. There were - shall we say? - some varying ideas about what to do about it, but we're glad to report that the Samford Emergency Vets took the bird in later that evening, and were very accommodating and kind. So pass it on: this is where to take any injured wildlife in future....
According to the signs, the reservoir was closed to any water-based activities, but the crowds swimming and paddling were obviously made up of illiterates. Our route took us on a pleasant shady meander along the edge of the lake. The runners completed a shortish loop, and the walkers enjoyed the scenery in both directions as they completed an out-and-back trail.
We reassembled 5 minutes down the road at Walton Bridge to replenish our precious bodily fluids and top up our daily calorie count. The cancellation of the Samford Twilight Markets last weekend had left a lot of sausages to be dealt with, and we made a pretty good fist of dealing with them - along with salad and bread. It was in fact a real traditional hash meal, followed up by some real Italian panettone.
And the squirty cream that accompanied this dessert was what we needed for the Great Squirty Cream Challenge, as issued by Shockjock - who could get a blob from wrist to mouth? The result was a close-run thing. Banger, Leave Pass and Shockjock were the finalists, but none of them was able to repeat his performance in the heats when it came down to the wire....
Here are a few pics from the event, courtesy of Cash Converta:
Culture re-created a Fleetwood Mac album cover as she apologised to Shockjock for her strident criticism of his handling of the injured bird:
And here are some of the top sporting moments from the Squirty Cream Challenge:
All that remains is to wish everyone a joyous Christmas as we power towards 2025! And remember to bring your favourite Christmas cracker jokes next week!
Next run/walk details
When: Sunday 29th December, 5 pm
Where: Miss Demeanour and Shockjock's Bunya mansion. The message from the hares is "Don't forget your togs!"
Hares: Shockjock and Miss Demeanour
Please bring chairs. And remember the togs!
On, on!
