Locked DOWN

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So we are now stuck in the SE Qld lockdown; it is time to stay indoors. We have allowed ourselves time to exercise outside, whilst remembering to stay clear of other people.

Board games, puzzles, finding that recipe, gardening, mowing, cooking, baking, knitting, paperwork, dusting, housework, washing, running the boat motors, generator, whipper snipper, canoeing, time to get around to all those jobs we were ‘getting around to’. This is what Lockdown is all about. Oh and free weights, yoga, brief bicycle rides and the painful sadistic joy of a new Shakti mat. Keeping it sane and trying to keep fit…ish.

Trouble is mum makes a wicked fruit cake. But then again, it is after all……….FRUIT cake.

Zeus on the loose; somehow found his way to the outback. “Google it”.

Prior to the lockdown, Mandy and I rode with Colin and Masako from Cooroy to Noosa ish… A lovely little ride with some amazing scenes, a closed tarmac range that Sundays as a race track (awesome) and some single track to mix things up. Lunch was devoured at a little cafe in Tewantin, with a flurry of fluffy dogs passing. Completing the ride, we were forced to endure a beer at the Cooroy hotel. A man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do. Seriously it was one of the BEST cottage industry beers I have ever had. I’m going back…it topped off the day perfectly.

Analysing the above image. You can see the descent and climbing profile of the entire ride. The way down the hill at the 15km mark was so much fun. This part of the road is the old range, it is sealed and in perfect condition. Being blocked off, bikes are free to cruise down the hill at whatever speed you wish. Scattered amongst this fast run is the occasional side trail around a tree on the edge of the road, with the expected 3 foot drop back onto the tar, Nice and yes, of course, I hit all of these. The rest of the ride included single track, dirt roads, backroads and bike paths that made for an easy day.

Back home, I find myself looking around at the vegetation in mum’s garden and across the road. Mental health is important. I just love the vibrant colours in nature.
Contrasting the colours, a log simply lends itself to the monochrome touch. A few logs catch my eye and the textures inspire me to run home and bring out the camera. I did have to dust off the cobwebs and kick my butt into gear to write a post. Like I said, mental health is important, so during the pandemic ensure that you do allow yourself time to actively do things that you enjoy…safely.
Smashed this image with LR..
Played with some dramatic changes.
Yes I know it looks like an Instagram filter.
I pushed the limits here just for fun.

We may be stuck. But being stuck here with mum is awesome. iphone shot

This couple take self isolation seriously.

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6 Comments

  1. Helen H
    6 August 2021 @ 11:00 am  ·  Reply

    Been wondering where you’d got to… Missing your blogs. But it looks like you’re still having a good time. Keep safe.

  2. Laurie
    6 August 2021 @ 7:02 pm  ·  Reply

    Enjoy time with your Mum, Les. She’s going to love that and so will you!

    Now………………… I still think your talents as a teacher are wasted! I’ve said this before but I doubt that anyone else who knows you thinks that. (Other than English teachers of course who recognise great writing talent)
    Your writing style gets me so enthusiastic and keen to travel that I think you should do the world a favour and become a travel writer, especially when you start talking about wood/logs, a topic very near to my heart.
    Enjoy the journey you two. See you back in Cairns.

  3. April
    6 August 2021 @ 9:28 pm  ·  Reply

    Hi guys. Hopefully we can catch up soon

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