Tag Archives: Queensland

The Glasshouse Mountains

Posted on 02/07/2017 by

Glass House Mountains were named by Captain Cook on the 17 May 1770, as he sailed up the east coast of Australia in his Endeavour, approximately 64 kilometres north of Brisbane.  ‘These hills lie but a little way inland, and not far … Continue reading →

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Shakedown

Posted on 25/05/2017 by

The urban dictionary’s definition of “shakedown” reads… Another word for extortion/blackmail, or the obtaining of a good or service through means of force, threats/intimidation, or abuse of power. Wikipedia has a definition reading… Shakedown (testing) a period of testing undergone by a … Continue reading →

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Lake Samsonvale

Posted on 28/02/2017 by

The North Pine Dam, also known as Lake Samsonvale, was completed in 1976.  Located north-west of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, you will find this concrete gravity dam with earthfill embankments on abutments. This dam is a gated dam, allowing the local authority … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday 22022017

Posted on 22/02/2017 by

Drawn Into  

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Wordless Wednesday 15022017

Posted on 15/02/2017 by

A day at the beach.

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Drive-Abouts

Posted on 30/12/2016 by

Although Mum has not once complained, I know she is struggling. When I ask her how she is, she smiles and says “I’m feeling great”. She’s attended an interstate wedding, numerous birthday parties and of course Christmas celebrations whilst battling … Continue reading →

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Deception Bay

Posted on 02/12/2016 by

Deception Bay in the Caboolture Shire, Queensland, Australia, lies approximately 30 kilometres north of Brisbane  It is called Deception Bay because when discovered by Lieutenant John Oxley in 1823, he thought the bay was a river because of its unusual … Continue reading →

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Supermoon 2016

Posted on 14/11/2016 by

Not exactly “Super”. Low cloud on the horizon so we missed the grand entrance but managed to get some nice pics anyway. I set up camera at the Redcliffe Jetty and waited. Click on gallery to enlarge and enjoy.

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Wordless Wednesday 09112016

Posted on 09/11/2016 by

Fang – Australian slang to drive one’s car or motorbike at great speed. A popular place to go for a “fang” is in the forestry between Beerburrum and the Glasshouse Mountains in Queensland, Australia.      

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Australia Zoo

Posted on 02/11/2016 by

Crikey! If you’ve not been to Australia Zoo or it’s been a few years since your last visit, I recommend you take some time out and spend the day enjoying the fabulous animal exhibits. Some of the Aussies  The last … Continue reading →

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