tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5078765543853720407.post6304575422567297398..comments2016-11-22T21:12:44.661+11:00Comments on Huckleberry Dreams: Sweet Sound of RainBrendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395364582355269753noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5078765543853720407.post-92048762697352312682013-03-02T20:21:06.689+11:002013-03-02T20:21:06.689+11:00Hey Suzu :)
Yeah planning rides at work is the be...Hey Suzu :)<br /><br />Yeah planning rides at work is the best part of going to work, I come in contact with a lot of people throughout my work day and chatting with them is pretty much part of my job description, so I get heaps of ideas and tips from lots of people every day to help with my plans.<br /><br />My boss is a dragon boat paddler and I've watched her lose weight and gain so much fitness over the last 12 months or so that I dont doubt that it's hard work. I cant wait to have a go myself and the guys are all very excited about it .. I haven't told them yet about how that heavy boat gets from it's storage container to the river .. I'll leave that part as a surprise for them :-DBrendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395364582355269753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5078765543853720407.post-81005544825484933102013-03-02T00:38:53.374+11:002013-03-02T00:38:53.374+11:00It's good to make big plans while you going th...It's good to make big plans while you going through a regular day at work - you think of all the fun things you will be doing on your days off. <br /><br />That dragon boat paddling is harder than it looks - the "paddling/rowing" is more of a thrusting and pull backwards - good exercise for the arms though! Hope they all enjoy it...Suzu Gladiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708520028570499319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5078765543853720407.post-59965198622302553292013-03-01T18:36:43.373+11:002013-03-01T18:36:43.373+11:00Would be happy to send some rain your way Andrew, ...Would be happy to send some rain your way Andrew, though it's hitting the coast harder than here at the moment so maybe they will send ya's some. I hear what you are saying bout your poor farmers, ours always seem to get the bad luck .. drought for months or even years then when it rains, it does it when they are trying to harvest or just before and it ruins crops. It's a hard life for a farmer.<br /><br />Will definately have a great trip, even though it's likely to change before we get to do it, I'm pretty determined to see the things I've mentioned!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395364582355269753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5078765543853720407.post-87621671051306952722013-03-01T18:33:23.099+11:002013-03-01T18:33:23.099+11:00You would enjoy Aus on a bike Bel, there's so ...You would enjoy Aus on a bike Bel, there's so much to see!!<br /><br />I'll definately have some interesting blog posts, first I have to finish planning it .. and talking Terry into it too :DBrendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395364582355269753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5078765543853720407.post-51589847821246700542013-03-01T18:30:48.449+11:002013-03-01T18:30:48.449+11:00Aww Rog :(
But hey you have such a beautiful coun...Aww Rog :(<br /><br />But hey you have such a beautiful country to ride around in!! I wish I was riding over there .. who knows once I've conquered Aus I might just come across to you :)Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395364582355269753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5078765543853720407.post-56491960444067003792013-03-01T18:27:56.951+11:002013-03-01T18:27:56.951+11:00Thanks Brandy,
Yep that pic was one of the first ...Thanks Brandy,<br /><br />Yep that pic was one of the first that I took and I did edit it a bit but am pretty pleased with how well it coped with all the cropping I did, with the point and click I'd try to get something like that and it would be all blurry by the time I was finished. Yeah the little camera is so light now, and it used to feel so heavy when it was in my jacket pocket.<br /><br />Dont worry if I get within 100km of that place I'm staying there, and I'll take heaps of pictures to share of course :)Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395364582355269753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5078765543853720407.post-3007492461746010922013-03-01T18:25:26.259+11:002013-03-01T18:25:26.259+11:00Hi Sonja :)
There is so much to see in this count...Hi Sonja :)<br /><br />There is so much to see in this country, I'm so glad sometimes that I started riding the bike cause you do get to see more of it.<br /><br />If I get to White Cliffs the Underground Motel is definately in the budget, it's something I've wanted to see for a very long time.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395364582355269753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5078765543853720407.post-20533690774269631932013-03-01T18:11:03.296+11:002013-03-01T18:11:03.296+11:00Hi Bob,
Yeah I did that for the map but it didn&#...Hi Bob,<br /><br />Yeah I did that for the map but it didn't load, we've had cruddy internet connections since it started raining, we even lost power for a while today and the ceiling fell in at work today too .. Dubbo isn't really prepared for wet weather.<br /><br />I'm not sure what the lens is that I got with the camera, but I did have to bump up the contrast on the top photo a bit. So far I'm really loving the SLR and wonder why I waited so long to get one. Be prepared for questions Bob :)<br /><br />Yep it's going to be hot there and not a trip to be made in summer or winter cause it gets cold there too. It's still very much one in the wish list but hopefully we'll get there before the end of the year, maybe next spring. Oh that brown on the satellite view is mostly red dirt. <br /><br />I'll definately take plenty of pics for you!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395364582355269753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5078765543853720407.post-17124310762268735052013-03-01T17:55:59.035+11:002013-03-01T17:55:59.035+11:00I'll try to have more adventures just for you!...I'll try to have more adventures just for you! There are so many things I still want to do and see, it will take a lifetime. Don't forget to drop in and say g'day when you come to aus.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395364582355269753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5078765543853720407.post-4604925639569464302013-03-01T16:39:34.511+11:002013-03-01T16:39:34.511+11:00Have a good trip! And send some rain our way - ve...Have a good trip! And send some rain our way - very dry here and affecting our farmers.Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5078765543853720407.post-13873100412071094542013-03-01T08:57:19.701+11:002013-03-01T08:57:19.701+11:00Beautiful photos! Looks like a great camera.
I ho...Beautiful photos! Looks like a great camera. <br />I hope some day to go back to Australia. Last time I was in a Jeep, maybe next time I'll tour around on a bike! Sounds awesome! Can't wait to see your blog posts about it :)<br />That underground motel looks pretty cool!<br />Take care<br />x<br />Bel<br />b-by-bel.blogspot.com<br />http://jeep-girl.blogspot.fr (new blog)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12352774262651558254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5078765543853720407.post-67400835235869826182013-03-01T06:30:26.595+11:002013-03-01T06:30:26.595+11:00I wish I was coming.....:(I wish I was coming.....:(Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5078765543853720407.post-76067794960090800482013-03-01T04:22:11.632+11:002013-03-01T04:22:11.632+11:00Oooh trip planning - fun!!
I love that first pict...Oooh trip planning - fun!!<br /><br />I love that first picture with the rain on the grass blades. was that with the new camera? I bet the little point and shoot felt light in comparison.<br /><br />That underground hotel looks really fun. I hope you get to stay there so we can all live vicariously through you!!Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5078765543853720407.post-55028736877167253892013-03-01T03:52:27.098+11:002013-03-01T03:52:27.098+11:00Wow, a 2k trip, and yet yst a glimpse of your beau...Wow, a 2k trip, and yet yst a glimpse of your beautiful country. I will certainly look forward to your road reports. And if it is in your budget, try out this underground hotel, it looks interesting.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5078765543853720407.post-32421258285336615442013-03-01T03:24:17.850+11:002013-03-01T03:24:17.850+11:00Brenda:
for your google maps, log into Google the...<b>Brenda:</b><br /><br />for your google maps, log into Google then create your map. when finished click on that "LINK" icon and a new screen pops up giving you the HTML code to post on your blog.<br /><br />I can't imagine life without a dSLR camera. I have always had a good camera but I carry a P&S <em>(Point and click)</em> for quick ease of use. Your photos will improve immensely once you know when to alter the settings, plus you are in control of where your focal point is. A cheap <em>(inexpensive)</em> lens to get is the 55-250mm. It is sharp but has a bit less contrast. You need to bump it up in your editing program<br /><br />Your trip should be exciting. That's a BIG loop. The satellite view shows a lot of BROWN. Does that mean it is going to be very hot there ?<br /><br />have a nice trip and stop often for photos. Remember we don't know what it is like there so we need to see through your eyes <em>(ie: your lens)</em><br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5078765543853720407.post-22045648339575133192013-03-01T00:50:24.833+11:002013-03-01T00:50:24.833+11:00Riding through your beautiful country is on my buc...Riding through your beautiful country is on my bucket list. I'll get there before I die! Until then, I live vicariously through your adventures. :)Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.com