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| 16th June 2009 John | Para Wira - From: Para Wirra - Ruins track My family and I went to Para Wirra last year and discovered the best recreation park we have aver been to. |
| 7th May 2009 SA hiker | Researching the Quinns - From: Quinn historical tour or How far to get to school? We have done a little family history - but most of it has been done by Fr Laurie Quinn - who is the Parish Priest at Burra. He has a made a book. Currently I am blogging the WW1 letters home of Thomas James Quinn - 1916 - 1919. http://tjq-ww1.blogspot.com/ |
| 25th April 2009 Anne | Quinn - From: Quinn historical tour or How far to get to school? So enjoyable. I have Quinn ancestors. Patrick Quinn arrrived 1858 from Tippeary. Probably many relations came too. Have you done any family history research? Anne. |
| 13th December 2008 Bill Heaven | Friends of the Park - From: Echidnas, waterholes and ruins at Onkaparinga The Friends of the ONKAPARINGA Parks can be seen working every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. We do have rangers and they do their best but they are thin on the ground. The Park has been officially a Park since 1996. Many of the walks were made official in the years since 1996. they are maintained by the Friends and DEH staff. We concentrate on feral plant species removal and repairing fences etc. This is a gem of a Park system with much history and places of great beauty. |
| 8th June 2008 grant | i agree - From: Sturt we followed the creek from the dam and although a little difficult to follow a trail whichwasnt really there until the river turns to solid rock, Iwas completly impressed by what a hidden treasure it is,a least as good as the onkaparinga gorge. |
| 10th April 2008 Rick | Igneous rocks - From: Hallett Cove Conservation Park Hi. Good pictures and comments about Hallett Cove Conservation park. However, there are igneous rocks present on the southern beach... they are granites and porphyritic microgranites which came from east to southeast of Victor Harbour in a glacier during the permian period. They are hard to find though. It says this in the 'Hallett Cove Conservation Pary Management Plan', Department of Environment and Planning 1986. |
| 5th April 2008 sonya | conservation park - From: Hallett Cove Conservation Park Enjoy, interact, touch, inspect, feel and generally get hands on. But, leave the rocks in a conservation park in the conservation park for everyone to enjoy. NOT IN YOUR OWN PERSONAL ROCK COLLECTION. If everyone who visits the park did that as you suggested, and not just one but one of each colour; then there will be no more rocks for ALL to enjoy and be educated by. |
| 11th December 2007 Sue Lintern | Wonderful pictures plus - From: Lizard hunting at Black Hill Hi Quinn family, This blog made me feel very happy- the photos are fabulous, the script so accessable I thought I was at Black Hill and your continuing curiosity and commitment to investigation and discovery uplifting. Thanks for these - they are so cheering, Sue |
| 19th October 2007 Peter Quinn | Trees - From: Around the homestead The tallest of the Gums would be 5m. They all look pretty good. |
| 15th October 2007 Vince Bigiolli | Trees - From: Around the homestead How are the trees we planted back in 95 - how tall are they now? |
| 11th August 2007 SA hiker | Excellent news! - From: Dan's 10th birthday That is great - look forward to meeting Brigitta - All the best, Diana |
| 10th August 2007 Bas | RE: Hi Bas! - From: Dan's 10th birthday Hi Diana, the plan is that we will visit Australia within the next 2 years. Brigitta will finish her M.Sc within 1 year from today. Than we can come over :-) |
| 8th August 2007 SA hiker | Hi Jack - From: Pitchi Ritchi Railway Concepta and John were impressive hosts - we had a great time in Quorn and look forward to going back to explore more (and coming back to the Old Mill). Thanks, Diana |
| 8th August 2007 SA hiker | Hi Bas! - From: Dan's 10th birthday Must be time for a visit - see some of the outback perhaps? It is hard to believe that a decade has passed so quickly from that time we had that Backyard BBQ and footy game. Hope all is well on your side of the world. Take care, Diana |
| 8th August 2007 SA hiker | Hi Helen - From: Dan's 10th birthday Some were old, some new. It was great to catch up with Amelio, Anthony and Alex and let them meet my new friends. Some were footy guys and some from my class. They all had a great time. Thanks for the well wishes, Dan |
| 8th August 2007 SA hiker | multi-blogs - From: Arden Hills Apologies for the blog-email-bonanza. Travel blog had a hiccup and I had to spend time restoring and re-publishing blogs. Arden hills was special - but a 4 wheel drive is a must. Glad to hear you are finding them inspiring. All the best, Diana, Peter and Dan. |
| 8th August 2007 Helen | best wishes Dan - From: Dan's 10th birthday Late birthday greetings Dan. Looks like a great celebration. Couldn't spot a single girl. Guess the guests were mainly your new school friends. |
| 8th August 2007 Edward | Maximum serenity even without the pylons - From: Arden Hills Phew. I just received seven blog entries in my inbox. A marathon. This one was my favourite. The scenery looks spectacular. Keep the blogs coming. They give us great ideas for walks that are suitable for Samuel and the girls. Edward |
| 7th August 2007 Bas | Congratulations - From: Dan's 10th birthday Hi Dan, Congratulations from The Netherlands. Amazing how fast time goes. BR. Bas |
| 2nd August 2007 Outback Jack | So glad you enjoyed Quorn - From: Pitchi Ritchi Railway Hi I am friends of Concepta and John I sometimes help them in the kitchen. I love Quorn and am so glad you enjoyed your stay. Check out my website http://www.outbackjack.info |
| 31st July 2007 SA hiker | Hi Patty - From: Dutchman's stern Glad to hear from you - where are you and Richard at the moment? We were all seriously moved by the view from the top - it really took our breath away. Maximum serenity. A must do. |
| 30th July 2007 Patricia Sourdin | Wow - From: Dutchman's stern Hi Quinns - Patty here. Very nice to have a blog update after so long without one. This one's my favourite so far - impressive landscapes! Keep walking! P |
| 30th July 2007 SA hiker | Hi Vince - From: Pitchi Ritchi Railway Great to hear from you Vince - it wasn't going to be our first choice but our friends were very keen to go for a ride. But it was a fabulous and nostalgic adventure - well worth the trip and the money. Diana |
| 29th July 2007 Vince Bigiolli | About Time - From: Pitchi Ritchi Railway Hi Peter, Diana and Dan I have waited for years to see a train in your travelblogs! The Pichi Richi still looks great. |
| 5th June 2007 SA hiker | Thanks Helen - From: Black Hill - Ghosts and Amber It was a fab smell and the sounds of the birds after the rain were amazing too. I had taken my shirt off by that stage to keep something dry to wear for when we got back to the car. Don't you love the Heidi-like plaits? Cheers, Diana |
| 5th June 2007 Helen | remembering the smells - From: Black Hill - Ghosts and Amber This entry really reminded me about the wonderful smells of wet bushland. Was also delighted to see your smiley face Diana. |
| 22nd May 2007 SA hiker | Greeting to our friends in the west - From: Heysen trail - Mount Lofty Botanical gardens Hi Ken - yes it was fantasic to be out and about again. This walk was Dan's choice and it is a lovely place to visit. Be warned however, it is not just a walk in the park - there are a few steep sections - but there is so much beauty around, that you hardly notice. Perhaps next time you are in Adelaide we could do a hike? Take care and send my best wishes to Jule, Natalie and Cian! Cheers, Diana |
| 22nd May 2007 SA hiker | Castle reference - From: Walking the pipe at Anstey Hi Edward - great to hear from you! Both Dan (who hasn't seen the movie, but heard the quote often enough) and Peter ALWAYS cite that line from the Castle whenever we come across a pylon on our walks. It is amazing how your views change - before I always thought of the pylons as a scar on the walk, but now as we are exploring more, they really do become a handy point of reference. Hope you, Jacquie, Sam, Charlotte and Jessica are all well...all the best, Diana |
| 22nd May 2007 ken mccarthy | excellent blog - From: Heysen trail - Mount Lofty Botanical gardens Dear Diana, Peter and Dan Looked like a fantastic day. Many thanks Ken Mc |
| 22nd May 2007 Edward | Another great post - From: Walking the pipe at Anstey Another great post. I particularly like the picture of the pylon. A reminder of our ability to create electricity. |
| 21st May 2007 SA hiker | Hi Tiny and Peter - From: Heysen trail - Mount Lofty Botanical gardens Thanks for your note - it is great to get out again after the long dry spell. Glad you are enjoying our stories as much as we enjoy doing them and sharing them. All the ebst, Diana and Dan |
| 21st May 2007 SA hiker | Greetings Stephen - From: Heysen trail - Mount Lofty Botanical gardens Thanks for your comment and encouragement - sometimes I do need it :-). Hope your Yurrabilla trail adventures are going well. All the best, Diana |
| 20th May 2007 Stephen Leahy | Thanks! - From: Heysen trail - Mount Lofty Botanical gardens Hi Diana Thanks for all your terrific work on this blog. I enjoy reading about every new walk you do. Best wishes Stephen |
| 20th May 2007 Tiny Schlegel | - From: Heysen trail - Mount Lofty Botanical gardens Those photo,s are beautifull it is a pleasure to see all the country so nice and green.I,m looking forward to my next travelblog. it just goes to show Adelaide is a wonderfull place to live in. Thank you. |
| 20th May 2007 SA hiker | Hi Calorine, Michael, Jo and Sam - From: Easter in the Mid-North Great to hear from you! It seems so long ago now but yes, Easter was good. A lot of driving, but good. We don't see Peter's parents very often - although we talk regularly - so it was particularly good for Dan to get to interact with his Nanna and Poppa. And what better way than being confirned in a small car for several hours together exploring the local surrounds? We are all very well and planning today's walk around the weather - there are a few showers about. Hope all is groovy in your world too - miss you, love Diana |
| 18th May 2007 Sis | Hello - From: Easter in the Mid-North Looks like you had a great Easter....nice top too. Hope you all are well and we think of you all often. Love, Caroline xxxx |
| 17th May 2007 SA hiker | Building character - From: Mother's day torture at Onkaparinga Thanks for your comment Andrea - Yes that was the spin on the whole walk - it was to experience that sometimes, you have to go where you have never been, and despite it being quite dangerous, and you need to be guarded about every step you take, the journey itself will be very worthwhile. Put a bit of a challenge in a young person's life. By the way, we have all recovered now even though struggling through Monday was rather hard.... Thanks again, Diana and Dan |
| 17th May 2007 Andrea | Character building - From: Mother's day torture at Onkaparinga Yes, I do recall that particular 'character building' walk. Nothing like a bit of torture on Mother's Day. It must have been worth it for the Butterflys though, they are gorgeous. |
| 9th April 2007 SA hiker | Hi Mark - From: Heysen trail - Montacute Conservation Park Thanks for your words of encouragement Mark :-) We did try the trail you were thinking of - it is blogged as "Heysen trail - Sixth creek Hill climb" and it is probably the steepest of the walks we have ever done. Dare you to try it ... |
| 9th April 2007 Mark | Great Walk! - From: Heysen trail - Montacute Conservation Park Hi Guys, A friend and I just completed this walk today and it really is a cracker! We have done this once before but took a different route and we will definitely be back. Next time we might start the walk a little further back up Valley Road - that looks quite interesting as there is a Heysen Trial marker there too. Really like your website - excellent job. I have been looking on the net for SA walks for a while now and your site is the best without actually buying a book. Keep up the good work! Cheers Mark |
| 3rd April 2007 SA hiker | Birthday girl - From: Adelaide International Kite Festival Hi Helen, It was a great day at the Duff's place and it was lovely to be part of your special day. We didn't bring anything, but we ate trifle, slices, cream puffs, biscuits, lemon tarts ... apparently there was even a Mars bar slice around somewhere as well (a family speciality). All the best, Dan and Diana xxx |
| 3rd April 2007 Helen | birthday help - From: Adelaide International Kite Festival Thanks Dan for your help at my birthday. And for the delicious food youn brought. I had the best afternoon possible. |
| 2nd April 2007 SA hiker | Hi A. Polly - From: Heysen trail - Kaiserstuhl Yes it is good to be out walking again - even though it is all dried up out there. I saw Reuben is a speed demon on the dirt track now - too cool! Dad makes us go fast and steady but we don't have to run (yet). Dan |
| 2nd April 2007 polly | - From: Heysen trail - Kaiserstuhl good to see that everyone looks fit and healthy and back on the road again!! |
| 2nd April 2007 SA hiker | Puppy - From: Adelaide International Kite Festival The puppy belongs to soime friends of ours who we happened to meet at Largs. Dad won't let us have a dog or cat. Fish is his thing. Dan. |
| 2nd April 2007 SA hiker | Hi Sue - From: Adelaide International Kite Festival Yes, tricky candle - but with my experience (9 you know) not a problem! |
| 2nd April 2007 Sue Lintern | Puppy? - From: Adelaide International Kite Festival What new puppy!!!!? And Helen's birthday was certainly a great day. Dan, I am glad you got those candles lit! |
| 1st April 2007 SA hiker | Hey R33 Skyline Boy! - From: Bike ride from Semaphore to North Haven Thanks for telling me that. Pig face Hill is one of my favourites - although there are plenty of other faves. See ya, Dan |
| 29th March 2007 R33 Skyline Boy | semaphore my home - From: Bike ride from Semaphore to North Haven I Like riding my bike up and down, back and forth semaphore to north haven pig face hill is a favourite spot of mine it is the best check it out yeah! |
| 7th March 2007 SA hiker | Tomato Source - From: Tomato day Hi Polly, Rito organised the ingredients and jars. The tomatoes were from Victoria and, I believe, it was all organised through the Adelaide Fresh fruiterer at Prospect. To make 70 x 420ml jars of sauce there was 4-5 cases of tomates washed and de-seeded, 15 large red onions diced and cooked in water until soft, 12 cloves of garlic delicately diced (no chopping board - only in your hand), leaves of 1 dried oregano pack; 8 thin chillies thinly sliced, 1-2 cups salt, 500 g butter, a litre or more of olive oil (I didn't see this part I was just judging by what was left in the drum). The washed basil in the jar had a piece of flower as well as a leaf and we used 3-4 bunches for 70 jars. It is Rito's special recipe, but he said he made it up only 4 years ago. Love, Diana |
