So, woke in lockdown. What mischief can I get up to today? I checked emails and social media, had breakfast and then planned my day. I did some gardening, and mowing, and spent more time on my project, as well as look at the Bushwalking Intelligence Model and governance in my club. I have to … Continue reading Lockdown 3.0 30 March 2021
Author: gavdale1963
A passionate bushwalker that is determined to keep type 2 diabetes and PTSD from wrecking his world.
New week 29 March 2021
Woke after a good night's sleep. Weighed myself and found I had lost 5 kg in 8 weeks. Now to speed up that weight loss, with the goal being another 15kg. My right foot was sore with the plantar fasciitis in that foot and a touch of sciatica in that leg, probably due to the … Continue reading New week 29 March 2021
Walk day 28 March 2021
Woke and readied myself for the walk this morning at Sheepstation Creek Conservation Park. This is the first real walk since last weeks deluge so it is unknown of how wet the park will be, especially the creek crossings and water lying around. Picked up at 8.20am and drove to Phelps Road, Upper Caboolture. Met … Continue reading Walk day 28 March 2021
What its the weekend? 27 March 2021
Being unemployed and every day feels the same. With the community work I do there is no such thing as a weekend. Checked the emails, social media and did some work one a project. As part of the project, I have identified the national parks and other protected areas in the area of the scope. … Continue reading What its the weekend? 27 March 2021
Busy day 26 Mar 2021
Woke to a busy day. My second daughter's 19th birthday... COVID-19 lockdown on the cards due to a recent cluster in the area. Hope it doesn't eventuate. Git stuck into more Gerni-ing the concrete this time in the back patio. The paint, oil, hair dye, and chewing gum all came off. This is turning out … Continue reading Busy day 26 Mar 2021
Poor day 25 March 2021
Well, here it is 9 months to Christmas... He he!! Woke and proud that my job application had been submitted a couple of days early. The rain had definitely stopped and the place was drying out. Now to get in and clean the concrete. Retrieved the Gerni and started in the garage. The oil and … Continue reading Poor day 25 March 2021
Clean Up 24 Mar 2021
So the day started with not a cloud in the sky. Time to go around and check what needed to be cleaned from rain getting in with the wind, and from run-off. Moved everything on my back patio to make room for me to use the hose to wash the concrete. The dirt from the … Continue reading Clean Up 24 Mar 2021
Clearing rains 23 Mar 2021
Wish this weather would stop... I have had enough already!! Started off the day as usual with my youngest daughter again refusing to go to school. Looked at my tasks for the day Set up account with Australia Post for Bushwalking Queensland to get emails when mail arrived at the PO Box.Update my blogContinue writing … Continue reading Clearing rains 23 Mar 2021
Flooding rains 21 Mar 2021
Woke mid-morning after a great sleep. Had breakfast of muesli and fruit with almond milk and green tea. The day was cloudy and muggy. The forecast was for heavy rain later in the day, so I went around and checked and prepared for the drenching. I took the awning off the caravan and scrubbed it … Continue reading Flooding rains 21 Mar 2021
Send it down Hughie 22 Mar 2021
Well, what a wet day. Rained so much that it was definitely not a day to venture out. All that could be done was go out every now and then and check the drainage. My back yard is sodden and with ankle deep water in patches and mud oozing between the toes. So I sent … Continue reading Send it down Hughie 22 Mar 2021
