Random thoughts and observations
The Christmas Parade in Mount Gambier today was a lot of fun. Sixty-two groups proceeded down Commercial Street including entries from schools, community organisations, brass bands, individuals and more. I was able to compare it with the St Barbara’s Festival in Kalgoorlie, which occurs in the first week of December.
I was a judge today of the Mount Gambier Christmas Parade. Actually, I was the apprentice judge, considering this was my first effort. The day started with morning tea and a civic reception at the Town Hall. There we met the police superintendent’s wife, who provides a refuge service for orphaned native animals. She was [...]
While I was working at Kalgoorlie we ran a story about Mankini Man. He was a bloke who jogged down the main street wearing nothing but a mankini and runners. Someone caught him on video and supplied us with pictures. We eventually tracked him down and he explained the story. It was penance for a [...]
After yesterday showing a video of Blue Lake in twilight on a windy day, today I publish the quintessential Mount Gambier photograph. I walked around the lake for the first time and snapped this picture at our start and finish place. It took about 45 minutes to complete the 4km circuit with Sooty in tow [...]
I haven’t used the JasJam to take video before today. The quality isn’t great, but the capability could be useful when you’re not prepared with a proper camera, like when a chainsaw-wielding murderer is charging towards you and you want evidence for the trial. While Maggie was dancing I went for a short walk at [...]
