There are some great walking and cycling trails in Kalgoorlie. I thought I’d miss the rail trail around Porepunkah, but the tracks here are just as interesting. There’s one that starts close to my home, goes around the edge of the golf course and skirts several parks. The weather was much cooler today, so I [...]
Farewell to Porepunkah
We had a farewell barbecue last night with friends, neighbors, some former work colleagues and relatives. It was a happy evening and a nice way to say goodbye. It has surprised me how many people have visited Kalgoorlie and know people working there. I’m hitting the road today and expect to arrive in Kalgoorlie on [...]
Preparing to move
The impending move to Western Australia is starting to sink in. Everything is going smoothly so far, with removal quotes on the way, changes of address and new connections for power and phone. We’re clearing out as much furniture, possessions and junk as possible, not just to save money, but to accommodate everything at the [...]
Farewell to Snowy
We said farewell today to Snowy the Pup. The top photo was taken this morning. The bottom one was taken in August 2004. Snowy will be two on May 25, 2006. He’s a maltese-schitzu cross. He’s grown up with James and Margaret, who are quite fond of him. He’s never bitten or scratched. He’s not [...]
The past few days
I’ve been offline since Boxing Day apart from some email checks and one post while staying with my parents. Here’s an update: 1. We visited my parents at Moe. It’s awfully hot everywhere at the moment, and the Latrobe Valley was no exception. After a couple of nights, Juliet and I went to Melbourne for [...]
