SHOW us YOUR PIX here .... Odd, WeiRd ,UnUSuAl or EyE CaTchIng things from your rides
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steve mercier
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Not a cloud in the frigid sky today
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On Black Friday I would rather be on my favorite trail than in a shopping mall.
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Car of the day is this Xmas coloured Chevelle ragtop.
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Marooned forever …
A decade ago the young skipper of this classic 10-metre yacht, which is now parked next to Brisbane's South Bank Cycleway, set out alone to sail from Brisbane to Sydney, a voyage that ended almost immediately – blundering into a bulk carrier whilst napping below wasn't a good idea.
Patched up and rerigged, the yacht made it to Sydney. An heroic achievement for its teenage skipper.
After a short revictualling stop, Pink Lady put to sea again, this time keeping away from the coastal shipping routes. Out into the Pacific… past New Zealand, past Fiji and into the tropical waters of the South Pacific. On and on. Across the Equator and around one of those tiny islands almost no-one has heard of. Ever eastwards, but now heading back south through the tropics and into the oceanic pole of inaccessibility – the most utterly remote place on Earth and accepted 'safe place' to bring down decommissioned spacecraft.
Months after the departure from Australia, the teenager's parents flew to Chile and chartered a small aircraft to circle above the yacht as it rounded Cape Horn. And then it was gone.
In May 2010, Pink Lady sailed back through Sydney Heads. The unassisted and nonstop solo voyage was over… and sixteen-year-old Jessica Watson had some decidedly overdue schoolwork to attend to.
A decade ago the young skipper of this classic 10-metre yacht, which is now parked next to Brisbane's South Bank Cycleway, set out alone to sail from Brisbane to Sydney, a voyage that ended almost immediately – blundering into a bulk carrier whilst napping below wasn't a good idea.
Patched up and rerigged, the yacht made it to Sydney. An heroic achievement for its teenage skipper.
After a short revictualling stop, Pink Lady put to sea again, this time keeping away from the coastal shipping routes. Out into the Pacific… past New Zealand, past Fiji and into the tropical waters of the South Pacific. On and on. Across the Equator and around one of those tiny islands almost no-one has heard of. Ever eastwards, but now heading back south through the tropics and into the oceanic pole of inaccessibility – the most utterly remote place on Earth and accepted 'safe place' to bring down decommissioned spacecraft.
Months after the departure from Australia, the teenager's parents flew to Chile and chartered a small aircraft to circle above the yacht as it rounded Cape Horn. And then it was gone.
In May 2010, Pink Lady sailed back through Sydney Heads. The unassisted and nonstop solo voyage was over… and sixteen-year-old Jessica Watson had some decidedly overdue schoolwork to attend to.
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fooferdoggie
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local shop with two of these powered bike stands.
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fooferdoggie
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my lego lock box. had fun making this people take pics of it and drivers wave at me
steve mercier
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Oooh my grandaughter would love to get her hands on that!
fooferdoggie
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it has been a good talking point. it was hard to build as the abs glue is black and dries fast so I had to be careful. the decorations are glued together with a silicone adhesive that is removable. not sure what I will put on after Christmas. I just had like and Darth Vader in a light saber fight.
dblhelix
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@steve mercier , I challenge you to a Car of the Day duel, seen while biking. I have an entire archive from biking IA-MI-IN. I’ve come to appreciate old car shows as well. First up, a 1967 Pontiac LeMans. Pictures taken in Mississippi River town McGregor, IA.
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Don’t want to forget the cockpit ... ‘67 LeMans, baby.
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steve mercier
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I will try to match you but I don't like my chances. Keep them coming , fast and furious, and we will both be the winners. Here is the only thing I could find today. Pretty sad.
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steve mercier
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Today is my birthday. Look at the surprise gift the black bears left in my back yard. Gee thanks but shouldn't you guys be hibernating?
dblhelix
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Happy birthday and promise to leave your back yard alone.
PaD
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Happy birthday Steve!
You have to be indulgent towards the bears. They lack that special feel for what a birthday surprise should be
steve mercier
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Thanks Marci Jo ! No I decided not to but it was a tough decision because it is a great light comfortable bike that as you pointed out contrasts with what I have.
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