Summertime Blues 2.0: Long May You Run


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March 12th 2009
Published: April 5th 2009
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Welcome to Huskisson!Welcome to Huskisson!Welcome to Huskisson!

And we're off again. This time it is camping on Jervis Bay in the town of Huskisson. Please heed the warnings.
Well here it is the second instalment of our summer adventures. Hopefully these warm pics will chase the last of your winter weather away. This blogs musical accompanyment comes to us from the Godfather of Grunge. The Prophet of the Prairies. The Hippy from Cypress River. Canadian Classic Rock Icon, Neil Young. Open up another tab and cut and paste this link. Kick back, crack a cold one and enjoy the pics. Neil Young - Heart of Gold:


And congratulations to Teresa Crann who was our first blogger to recognized the fact that Gabriel and I occasionally dress the same. Not in a creepy, fading Hollywood-star kind of way but in a cool, subtle Sears catalog way. Your platypus is in the mail.

Long may you run,

DMG


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The Eady Family CompoundThe Eady Family Compound
The Eady Family Compound

It is a fairly sparce campsite by Pine Island standards but it did the trick for us. Note our '93 Ford Falcon - the last of the V8 interceptors.
Sharknet BeachSharknet Beach
Sharknet Beach

This beautiful stretch was right in the town of Huskisson, on Jervis Bay, NSW. We could see the dolphins from the shore.
Relax!Relax!
Relax!

Michelle catches up on some summer reading while G looks on. I had just finished The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Spiderweb of DoomSpiderweb of Doom
Spiderweb of Doom

Only for the brave.
The Husky PubThe Husky Pub
The Husky Pub

The best beer with a view we've seen...so far.
Hyams BeachHyams Beach
Hyams Beach

Listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the whitest sand beach in the world.
Happy To Be At HyamsHappy To Be At Hyams
Happy To Be At Hyams

What's not to smile about?
Star Wars: Where Science Meets ImaginationStar Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination
Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination

We were into Sydney for this show at the Powerhouse museum.
R2-D2R2-D2
R2-D2

Which one is the real robot?
The '77 Millenium FalconThe '77 Millenium Falcon
The '77 Millenium Falcon

The original model - not to be confused with the '93 Ford Falcon - the last of the V8 interceptors.
Luke's LandspeederLuke's Landspeeder
Luke's Landspeeder

This model reminded me of my old G.I. Joe All-Terrain Troubleshooter. The things you see when you don't have any firecrackers.
Luke's Landspeeder: Episode 2Luke's Landspeeder: Episode 2
Luke's Landspeeder: Episode 2

The real deal. Take that you geeks.
Gabe's LandspeederGabe's Landspeeder
Gabe's Landspeeder

Using some Lego and a few magnets G was able to build his own speeder. And then he rescued the princess, blew up the Deathstar, and saved the Universe.
Gabe's Landspeeder: Episode 2Gabe's Landspeeder: Episode 2
Gabe's Landspeeder: Episode 2

This was lots of fun till it broke off it's mooring. He lost control and flattened a village of Ewoks.
The Man In BlackThe Man In Black
The Man In Black

Does this Cloak make me look fat?
"Hello, I am C-3PO, human-cyborg relations.""Hello, I am C-3PO, human-cyborg relations."
"Hello, I am C-3PO, human-cyborg relations."

C-3PO, also spelled See-Threepio, also called Threepio for short, was a protocol droid, a droid specifically designed to interact with organics. C-3PO's TranLang III Communicator module combined with his AA-1 VerboBrain allowed him to be fluent in over six million forms of communication. He was also equipped with over thirty secondary functions. C-3PO was generally seen with his counterpart, R2-D2, a small, wheeled R2-series astromech droid. C-3PO's main function as a protocol droid was to assist with etiquette, customs, and translation so that meetings of different cultures ran smoothly. In his time, C-3PO loyally served over forty masters. He hated adventure and space travel, as they often resulted in him coming out on the wrong end of a fight, losing parts, and having them reattached, sometimes incorrectly. Together with his fellow droid R2-D2, C-3PO played a vital and pivotal role in galactic history, however lowly he thought of himself.
Dr. RobotoDr. Roboto
Dr. Roboto

Next up for young Skywalker was a trip to the robot factory
Clone Trooper or Stormtrooper?Clone Trooper or Stormtrooper?
Clone Trooper or Stormtrooper?

I always knew they were baddies.
Ready For The Escape PodReady For The Escape Pod
Ready For The Escape Pod

Gabe keeps an eye out for Vader and his goons.


5th April 2009

Star Wars and Star Fish
Don and Michelle, that was awesome! As you know I am a Star Wars (nerd) fan. I saw a similar show whilst traveling through Edinburough, Scotland. Don, no the cape is very slimming, Gabe, I could tell which one was the robot--great disguise, and thanks for the Platapus! Can't wait to get her/him. My cats will be thrilled! And yes, the Sears Catalogue rocks! Can I have your autograph? LOL! T
9th April 2009

Great pics - brightened my morning! - Sure beats the snow we have here today. Looks like you are having lots of summer fun!
9th April 2009

Hi Guys! What great pictures. Simon loved the star wars and aquarium shots and only wanted to know when we'd be going there ourselves, prompting a short geography lesson. Missing you and happy to hear that you are lovin' your travels. They sound fantastic. Hugs

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