Random thoughts and observations
West Adelaide had a good win over South Adelaide today at Richmond Oval. My enjoyment of the game was heightened by listening to the colorful commentary of a one-eyed Panthers fan.
The beanie-clad barracker stopped near me just before the game to discuss racing tips with a mate. He spent most of the first half berating the umpires, who to be frank were equally bad to both teams.
This picture shows pipes being laid at West Beach as part of the $23 million sand management project under the Adelaide Living Beaches Strategy.
The existing program of beach replenishment places 160,000 cubic metres of sand each year at strategic locations on southern and central beaches.
This maintains the sandy foreshore, builds up dune buffers, and protects coastal infrastructure.
I made it to the twins’ school assembly yesterday. James’ class performed Shake A Tail Feather, which had the kids all bopping.
Maggie was awarded a certificate of achievement for being “a positive and exciting member” of her class.
It’s good to know that I’ve passed on my excitement genes.
I’m not really into horse racing, possibly because I’m allergic to horses! I rarely go to the races for that reason, and I’ve never been inclined to bet on four-legged creatures.
Like just about everyone else in Australia though, I’ve taken some interest in the mighty mare, Black Caviar, which today won her 20th consecutive race, making her arguably the best sprinter in the world. Black Caviar is trained by leading Melbourne-based trainer Peter Moody, and has been ridden by Luke Nolen in all her starts apart from her first two runs and one other.
We made a day trip to historic Burra in the Mid North today, about 170km from Adelaide.
Burra grew rapidly after the discovery of copper in 1845, but declined from the 1880s until a wool industry-inspired resurgence.
Burra declined again as Australia fell off the sheep’s back, but is now rising once more as a well-preserved heritage town.
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