Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego...and us

Sunday was the hottest day of the year - in fact, the hottest day in Brisbane for a couple of years. What a silly idea to go for a walk or a run in something like a fiery furnace! Yet there were quite a few of us who turned up in order to do just that....

Our hares had taken account of the conditions and set some shortish trails, mostly in the shade, and through some quite pretty country in the middle of suburbia. It was good to know that although we were in the bush (sort of) we were never very far from access for an ambulance and treatment for heat stroke. And it was good to get back to replenish our precious bodily fluids, and enjoy a bit of cooling curry and rice.

Here are some brave (or foolish) souls gathering in the heat:

A couple of Snappy's shots from the walk:

Back in the shade, beside the baking cricket field:

Cash Converta's sunset shot. Aaaahh:

During the week Haughty attended a Dayboro Lions meeting, where a most impressive award was handed over for our performance in this year's Dayboro Beer Mile. It's one of the best-looking trophies we've ever seen (apart from the ones produced by Dumbell, of course!) We have a year to keep working on our drinking and running skills, guys - we have a reputation to keep up!

Next run/walk details

When: Sunday 19th February, 5 pm

Where: Sargent Reserve, end Bunya Crossing Road, Eatons Hill. A map!

Hares: Footsie, assisted by Payback

We strongly suggest you bring chairs!

On, on!

A farewell, a birthday...and blood-drinking

We've had lots of great meals at the Little Nyonya Kitchen at the Ferny Grove Sports Club, and in the past it proved a good resource for helping get around some Covid restrictions as well. Last Sunday was their last night before they moved on to Geebung, and there certainly were lots of us who took the opportunity for a final Malaysian feast at the venue. It was a sad occasion in that way...but it was also a happy occasion in that Cadbury and Shaggy came down from the sticks and paid us a visit to help celebrate her Big Birthday.

Here are some of us gathering in the carpark before setting out on a couple of trails set by Leave Pass (many thanks to him):

Here we are back at the club for drinks and a great meal:

A Big Birthday celebration, with a conflagration that Culture could warm her hands at. WARNING: An explicit image!

Thanks to Snappy and Saucy Sous for the pics!

Meanwhile, in St Ives in Cambridgeshire, Superhacker has not been the only one to notice some mysterious chalk markings which appeared on the path up to the wheatfields and elsewhere:

Here, from the local Facebook page, is an explanation of what these are all about:

Superhacker is keen to join this bloodthirsty bunch....

Next run/walk details

When: Sunday 12th February, 5 pm

Where: Everton Districts Cricket Club (Kenna St Park) 55 Whites Rd, Chermside West. A map!

Hares: Culture and Haughty

We strongly suggest you bring chairs.

On, on!