Total Eclipse of the Sun

We had a very temporary stand-down on Project 54 up here at Mareeba 

at 6:38am on the 14^th November.  

Due to circumstances beyond our control. 

Over an 8 minute period the sky gradually darkened to a false night as the Moon passed directly in front of the Sun, producing an eerie sensation as the silence and darkness enveloped all in its midst.

 

Of course, by 6:55 we were all back on the job as usual, & considering possibilities of an extension of time variation.

Projects Surveyor Dave Snowden, ‘reckoned’ he had things in control, measuring the inclination to 12deg 27 min 15 seconds. 

He had a 'firm grasp' on the situation (see below). 

 He is now dealing with retinal sunspot.   

Phenomenal. 

(By Arthur)

Britz Abroad

This is the beast that housed us for our holidays!

It was fun.

It being our van (for the week) it got very messy

and a few bits fell off it that shouldn't have.  Hmmm.

(Luckily we got the full insurance....know thy selves!)

He we are making a mess, 

attempting to restore order,

making music,

and visiting some nice places.

Can you spot the Elk horn tree ferns?

 

 

Ruffling my feathers

I can fly.

It had been a few months and the doubts had started to creep in 

but after a few minutes in the air.....

I felt at home.

I felt the wing moving, being pulled by the thermals,

saw the view opening up as I climbed out......

to the sea and skyscrapers of the Gold Coast

and the paddocks and hills around Canungra.

I was in a competition.

I wasn't so competitive.

I know that I will be again sometime

when this phase of life moves into another

and the time and place is right.

I can still fly

its a good feeling.

Thank you Arthur and Jason for looking after the small people so well 

and allowing me to have that time for myself.

My fan club

At the top of the stack for a moment.

Skye distracting the launch director.

Boat Tripping

On Sunday we took a boat trip out to the Islands.  

It could have been cheesy but it wasn't. 

We had a magical day.  

Fresh air, bright sunshine and water with a slight chill.

A Manta Ray cruised past the boat and a turtle rolled by, raising flipper to wave.

We lunched with a lizard and swam with an enormous blue Wrasse. 

A winding path led though the bush to the look out over Whitehaven beach.

As we walked I could only think how much I love to walk and of all the amazing places I have walked.  Such a simple pleasure.

A short walk but I enjoyed it as much as the perfect view that we reached.

A good day.  Lucky us!

Whitehaven Beach

Layla loved the chugg of the engine and managed a lot of this!

Smiley Girl

A short moment of peace, I closed my eyes and hear the word 'mummy'!

The Blue Wrasse

The way home.