Author Archives: marilyn

What if …?

Posted on August 9, 2026 by marilyn

FOOD FOR THOUGHT – 9 August 2026 On a recent trip to Wombeyan Caves, we came upon a couple of disused quarries.  One was a limestone quarry (probably used to make cement), and the other was a marble quarry. I’d … Continue reading →

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The Thin Red Line

Posted on July 30, 2026 by marilyn

YENGO NATIONAL PARK – 30 July 2026 Jeff decided that he needed to go back to the scene of the lost phone as it was really, really annoying (aka a pain in the arse) to set up a new phone … Continue reading →

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The Thin Blue Line

Posted on July 26, 2026 by marilyn

YENGO NATIONAL PARK – 25-26 July 2026 This trip could also be called “looking for a needle in a haystack“!  It’s been many years since I came up with an “overnight adventure” … off track, a bit of navigation involved … Continue reading →

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It’s not easy being a farmer these days

Posted on June 8, 2026 by marilyn

TIMOR, NSW – 6-8 June 2026 In Australia, if farmers aren’t having droughts in our rural areas, there’s the occasional flood, wildfires and then there’s the government deciding that they’ll take over big swathes of their land, build horrific towers … Continue reading →

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Bushwalking in my “backyard”

Posted on June 4, 2026 by marilyn

STRICKLAND STATE FOREST – 4th June 2026 Well, not quite my back yard, but close enough.  A day out in a State Forest close to home looking for Aboriginal art, sounded perfect for a “fitness walk”.  Jeff B and Alan … Continue reading →

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