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Fashion Parade, Dickson College

 

Dickson College Fashion Parade

This ‘Fashion Parade’ in Canberra will be Mollymook Ocean Swimmer, Jill Pettifer’s final display as she has announced her retirement.  On her ‘Bucket List’ is spending more time at Mollymook Ocean Swimming. Website: Dickson College

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Mollymook Ocean Swimmers’ Annual Christmas Party

 

Mark the Date, ‘Night of Nights’ for the Mollymook Ocean Swimmers.

 

Former Swimmer of the year, Gentleman John L. sends this email:    “Hi Swimmers and Friends

Well the Christmas Puddings and Mince Pies are already appearing on supermarket shelves so it must be time to start planning the big event.  As last year’s Swimmers’ Party at the Surf Club, organized by “Professor Mike”, was such success, I asked Emma if the Surf Club would be happy to extend the same courtesy to us this year. Emma answered with an enthusiastic YES so the gig is on.  Thanks Emma!!

Date:  Saturday December 3rd, 2022

Time:  5:00pm to 8:30pm

Food: Please bring a plate to share

Drinks: Purchased at the bar

Music: A star studded cast of world class musicians (guess who) will keep us entertained and get us dancing AND of courseSWIMMER OF THE YEAROCTOPUSES GARDEN AWARD and GOLDEN FLIPPER AWARD will be ceremoniously bestowed on worthy individuals (let me know if you have any nominations)    Thanks everyone for another great year. John”

 

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Who will it be? 2022 Swimmer of the year award

 

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Sunrise two days ago on Tuesday morning.

 

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Today, Thursday morning.

Dave Tudor-Jones described this morning in the surf: ‘We had a dark cold stormy morning with rough seas, bluebottles, a ‘card-board shark’ scare and blood from Ed’s lip’ what a morning..

 

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Billy Rushton’s poem

Being a lover of your doggy companion, I’m sure you will relate to this poem that I’ve attempted to put together after sitting here in Covid isolation playing on the computer. I’m sure you will enjoy my attempt to portray the comfort and love pets can give to you. ( it’s about my son Andrew’s tradie dog called Rex).

ANDREWS BROWN KELPIE by Billy R.

Who barks and wags his tail with glee

And greets the new day joyously

With such a silly grin?

“My kelpie Rex .. that’s who”

 

Who, with head on paws

Waits patiently whilst I do the chores

It’s plain to see who he adores?

“My kelpie Rex .. that’s who”

 

Who sticks with me the whole day through

And never asks for favours,

No matter what I say and do?

“My kelpie Rex .. that’s who”

 

Who digs the holes in garden beds

And tears his sleeping mat to shreds,

Does his poos all-round the yard

Not caring where he treads?

“My kelpie Rex .. that’s who”

 

Who sometimes whimpers in the night

Perhaps from canines long – past fight?

“My kelpie Rex .. that’s who”

 

Who hides and howls with utter fright

When thunderstorms light sky at night

He’ll jump the fence and then be gone

So, bring him in with a soothing pat

And soon his fright abates?

“My kelpie Rex .. that’s who”

 

Who is my mate – not just a pet

I shan’t forget,

Perhaps and yet a mere brown dog

A loyal friend so very true

A staunch companion each day through?

“My kelpie Rex.. that’s who”

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Bird pics in the Queensland outback

 

For those who may be interested in one of my recent trips, here is a link to my recent post: ‘Bird pics in the Queensland Outback’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ken B., Mollymook Beach Waterfront: Editor for Mollymook News, Destination Mollymook Milton Ulladulla and Mollymook Ocean Swimmers

 

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Bird Pics in the Queensland Outback

 

Bird life in the Cunnamulla area, Outback Queensland.

 

Cunnamulla is a town perched on the banks of the Warrego River in the Shire of Paroo, Outback Queensland. It is 206 kilometres south of Charleville, and approximately 750 kilometres west of Brisbane. In the 2016 census, Cunnamulla had a population of 1,140 people.

This town was once where bullock teams passed through and shearers spilled from bar windows; but today the small town is known for its natural outback beauty and outback hospitality.

Once again I came across bird species that I (a novice) had never before seen / photographed before, some included; Black Shouldered Kites, Red Backed Kingfishers, Plum Headed Finches, Rufous Songlarks and White Headed Stilts also known as Pied Stilts.

 

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Black-Kite

 

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Black-Shouldered-Kite

 

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Red-Backed-Kingfisher

 

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White-Headed-Stilt also known as a Pied-Stilt

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White-Headed-Stilt also known as a Pied-Stilt

 

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Plum-Headed-Finch

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Rufous-Songlark

 

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Jacky-Winter

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Magpie-Lark-female

 

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Torresian-Crow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ken B., Mollymook Beach Waterfront: Editor for Mollymook News, Destination Mollymook Milton Ulladulla and Mollymook Ocean Swimmers