udo, 1731665549

Later Model is Liquid Cooled.
https://pipeburn.com/search/cx500

blackers, 1731665735

Last one from me on this. These look fun - CL 500 and CB350,

[url=https://ibb.co/KNBzd2b][img]https://i.ibb.co/Jx8FVvm/IMG-0127.jpg[/img][/url]
[url=https://imgbb.com/][img]https://i.ibb.co/SmWB6yM/IMG-0126.png[/img][/url]

seeds, 1731665950

Where’s the fan on that radiator?
Old air cooled Kombis seemed to last. You think I shouldn’t go with air cooled Blackers?
That top one looks good.
ps probably should have started a separate thread after all.
Stu do your magic.

blackers, 1731666095

No air cooled is fine. Fan was behind on my bikes

zenagain, 1731666255

What happened to the Women thread? Disappeared?

Any girls out there wanna chip in and talk about bikes. Heaps of ladies like bikes.

blackers, 1731667097

Maybe a better choice of words eh Roady?

basesix, 1731668439

yeh, good on you @seeds, we all need things to focus on. Coming out of winter/spring can be hard, a few hits of vit D can just make you feel even weirder, a few of us been howling at the moon of late, me included, @wax for good reason, and @southern, who is always empathetic, heart in the right place and on sleeve, total legend. Gets an idea in his head and finds it all consuming, sure, but he pursues good ideas. And he doesn't post for ego. Good news weekend, @Guy, I can feel it! : )

Jelly Flater, 1731668613

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kBBOBVLigJk&pp=ygUORHlrZXMgb24gYmlrZXM%3D

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bDqejlJIXXE

Jelly Flater, 1731668804

;)

https://au.news.yahoo.com/aussie-apartment-owners-amazing-feat-after-moving-from-farm-to-the-city-didnt-take-long-065447363.html

zenagain, 1731668936

I'm not Southerns enemy and we see eye to eye on many things. In this instance, not. I thought he was just a little bit fanatical in regards to all of this and was inviting pushback. Even then, that pushback wasn't too severe and many people, including myself were concerned about his state of mind and I still am.

I would have loved to read what he wrote back though.

Roady, very rough. He's still a bloke and a contributor and a mate. Don't forget that please.

seeds, 1731671390

Yep bit rough Roady.
SR has a good moral compass for sure but he does go AWOL sometimes. My first disagreement with him was nuts. He straight away made it about gender and all I was doing was commenting on an incident as I witnessed it. He posted the clip and it was some huge clash between authority and protesters. Next I was advocating for violence against women like I was there perpetrating the injustice apparently.
Funny old fellow is Humphrey.

basesix, 1731671661

yeh, while we're on that.. who suggested humphrey b bear was orange like dj trump the other day?
obviously thinking of fat cat! Jeeez... a little respect. fat cat vs. humphrey b bear was like ford vs. holden.
mixing the two up is unconscionable!

wax24, 1731681065

[quote=basesix]yeh, good on you @seeds, we all need things to focus on. Coming out of winter/spring can be hard, a few hits of vit D can just make you feel even weirder, a few of us been howling at the moon of late, me included, @wax for good reason, and @southern, who is always empathetic, heart in the right place and on sleeve, total legend. Gets an idea in his head and finds it all consuming, sure, but he pursues good ideas. And he doesn't post for ego. Good news weekend, @Guy, I can feel it! : )[/quote]

Shoot, Base... i was going on about somethin over in the SeppoReich (no ghetto any longer!), when my phone all of a sudden couldn't connect with SwellNet. It worked in all other regards, but here, 2-3 days later, It still can't access. I'm on my work computer, atm.
I figure a Power Greater Than Myself was saving Myself from Myself, lol. Pulled the plug on me! (saved y'all, too, hey?!)
(oops! should these comments drift over to Church?)
Anyways, nice to stretch my legs and get outta SeppoReich for a bit......

Roadkill, 1731692269

[quote=blackers]Maybe a better choice of words eh Roady?[/quote]

I can see that now, blackers. I could have used a different word in this case.

stunet, 1731702626

[quote=Roadkill][quote=blackers]Maybe a better choice of words eh Roady?[/quote]

I can see that now, blackers. I could have used a different word in this case.[/quote]

Not under any context will that shit be tolerated. Appreciate you've realised this now, but please, next time stop and think.

basesix, 1731713549

Good luck tomorrow craig and team!!
https://fundraise.lifelinenb.org.au/fundraisers/swellnet
dig deep swellnetters! (maybe a contribution @roadkill?)

southernraw, 1731727080

Good call @basesix and no hard feelings to any.
I deliberately drop bombs on these forums to provoke people for a response. Seems the only way to get things going when it's against the grain of indifference.
Just voicing my opinion. Pull no punches. Go down swinging.
Lucky we're in a society free to do that.
And thanks to Swellnet for allowing that.
History will speak kindly of allowing this space.
All the best to all of you. We're surfers.

basesix, 1731727167

mm, but I reckon it was YOU who suggested humphrey was a ginger @southern!

blackers, 1731727920

I wanna hear more about seeds’ adventures on 2 wheels. It’s peaked my interest in bikes again, retirement present to myself instead of a gold watch.

zenagain, 1731735023

Less chance of stacking a gold watch though.

No hard feelings Southern please. I didn't mean that about your moral compass. It's strong inside you.

southernraw, 1731736093

ahh shit ya got me @basesix.
I actually meant FATCAT!! Dammit.
Well called as a fellow HBB fan.

southernraw, 1731736589

No worries at all @zen.
Something i've come to realise is an anonymous voice means very little in sea of anonymous voices. Proofs in the pudding.
However having said that i know you all know who i am as i have posted my names several times so as to not hide behind an anonymous shield.
Shame you lot can't do the same when you put your own 'voices' to such issues.
If you can't back your own deepest darkest thoughts towards someone else or an issue up with your true identity...then what really are you on here??
Like i said. Not a healthy place to spend too much time.
So yeah, no worries.
Happy daily good news motherfuckers.

zenagain, 1731738388

My full name is easy to find here if you look for it. My identity is no secret either.

Let's not go down the finger pointing path again though.

basesix, 1731739177

yeh, knowing someone's name means dick, cos we all ain't nothing, all it has meant here historically has been people puffing themselves up. Also would mean employers being able to be told by narc colleagues that you said you smoke dope on a surf site. Or took two weeks off 'for medical reasons' in the Ments. I'm Gerry. Gerry Waterhouse.

seeds, 1731739339

Hey Zen they’re not as minimalist as I’d like but they’re growing on me.

seeds, 1731739448

This Suk looks okay too. Bit cheaper, that’s if it’s still available

basesix, 1731739701

looks cool. all about the floppy saddle seat (or preferably lack of) for me and if you can happily ride with an upright(ish) back, like looking to the horizon with straight arms and your back at 45 degrees, @seeds.. I liked the CB350 that @blackers suggested..

seeds, 1731741745

Yeah I like that old Japanese retro look. And the long seat

zenagain, 1731742272

Honda = Reliability.

That's a selling a point.

blackers, 1731742437

An extra $2k for a 9 year newer bike, 40% + seems fair. The Suzuki looks okay. Board carrier is helpful possibly, but it ain't an "f" coz the fairing has disappeared. Could be a sign of a ,"gold watch" event (cheers Zen :)). They are good basic bikes but the Honda looks a bit more schmick. Triumph Scrambler 400x looks nice in the size you are talking.
https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com.au/motorcycles/classic/scrambler-400-x/scrambler-400-x-2024
Just checked, standard Gs500 of that vintage is around $2200- 2600

sypkan, 1731834384

honda defo more stylish

more canggu chic and reliable

win win

hate to be a killjoy... but are those surf racks legal in oz?

some states?

been gonna put some on a bike for years, but just assumed in overmanaged oz it's a definite no no...

legal(ish) in japan?

seeds, 1731837571

Oooh Syp Canguu chic. No thanks mate.
Plenty of board racks on scooters but good point no idea on bikes
Yeah you guys are leading me towards a Honda

seeds, 1731927428

Heard about EV bikes today. Would you? Lack of motor rumble. Great as a commuter in busy city.
Bikes look awesome. Expensive some. Dirt bikes look great. Wonder what that’d be like?
Remember this coming from someone that hasn’t ridden a bike that had a clutch and gears in 30 years. Just scooter’s overseas.

seeds, 1731936467

I changed my “handle” to take the throttle back to idle, kick down the stand and have a read of this.
Bloody good Aussie story of the first man to summit Everest.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-18/sherpa-everest-mountaineer-tenzing-norgay-1960s-tasmania-trip/104375834

seeds, 1732357097

Lions Women’s into the GF next week.
Let’s make it a double ladies!!

seeds, 1732433607

Went and checked out the ‘73 Honda today. Looks good but not for 7G. He wouldn’t budge and I’d like to spend a bit on it such as re chroming wheels etc. Be a money pit.
Ended buying the Suzuki. Its pristine. Lovely frame adaptation for cafe racer seat. I’ll be taking the board racks off. Better heading for a surf with everything in a car.

blackers, 1732448597

Ace, well done. Enjoy.

seeds, 1732449257

Cheers Blackers.
This is what they looked like out of the factory. As you pointed out it isn’t any 500F anymore

blackers, 1732486379

It got scrambler treads on it, but I wouldn’t go far off piste with it. Couldn’t see a rear light cluster, they are helpful.

basesix, 1732496360

you should get your gold watch before christmas @blackers, and race @seeds to Ayumi&Craig's for the 1st birthday, haha.

(my daily good news: flew to adelaide last week for Test Tube Babies, Shoulda Been Here Yesterday and a wedding. Just arrived back at Mt G airport. NO CAR KEY!! unpacked my crap twice. Asked the price of a rental car and taxi, crazy, and I don't have a spare key at home anyway.. just emailed Adelaide, and asked them to look... then went and asked at lost property. They had it! I'd dropped it here before I left. Currently doing a happy dance in the empty airport!!)

seeds, 1732502298

[quote=blackers]It got scrambler treads on it, but I wouldn’t go far off piste with it. Couldn’t see a rear light cluster, they are helpful.[/quote]
Yeah I asked about the rear light cluster. It’s there apparently.
Told him you can’t sell it with rego (Qld) without safety cert. He’s sorting it.
Funnily enough I was following a bike very similar today and that what looks like electrical conduit at rear of seat is the LED lights and I saw them in action. Even the number plate light as he had his lights on.

seeds, 1732503029

And rego check says it is currently registered

seeds, 1732503270

[quote=basesix]you should get your gold watch before christmas @blackers, and race @seeds to Ayumi&Craig's for the 1st birthday, haha.

(my daily good news: flew to adelaide last week for Test Tube Babies, Shoulda Been Here Yesterday and a wedding. Just arrived back at Mt G airport. NO CAR KEY!! unpacked my crap twice. Asked the price of a rental car and taxi, crazy, and I don't have a spare key at home anyway.. just emailed Adelaide, and asked them to look... then went and asked at lost property. They had it! I'd dropped it here before I left. Currently doing a happy dance in the empty airport!!)[/quote]
Highland fling I hope.

seeds, 1732504073

[quote=seeds][quote=blackers]It got scrambler treads on it, but I wouldn’t go far off piste with it. Couldn’t see a rear light cluster, they are helpful.[/quote]
Yeah I asked about the rear light cluster. It’s there apparently.
Told him you can’t sell it with rego (Qld) without safety cert. He’s sorting it.
Funnily enough I was following a bike very similar today and that what looks like electrical conduit at rear of seat is the LED lights and I saw them in action. Even the number plate light as he had his lights on.[/quote]
Re off piste. Maybe falling off pissed.
I did ask about traction on road with that tread. That’s what I was more concerned about when the bitumen was wet.

blackers, 1732504309

[quote=seeds][quote=basesix]you should get your gold watch before christmas @blackers, and race @seeds to Ayumi&Craig's for the 1st birthday, haha.

(my daily good news: flew to adelaide last week for Test Tube Babies, Shoulda Been Here Yesterday and a wedding. Just arrived back at Mt G airport. NO CAR KEY!! unpacked my crap twice. Asked the price of a rental car and taxi, crazy, and I don't have a spare key at home anyway.. just emailed Adelaide, and asked them to look... then went and asked at lost property. They had it! I'd dropped it here before I left. Currently doing a happy dance in the empty airport!!)[/quote]
Highland fling I hope.[/quote]
What a great outcome. Awesome luck.

blackers, 1732504810

[quote=seeds][quote=seeds][quote=blackers]It got scrambler treads on it, but I wouldn’t go far off piste with it. Couldn’t see a rear light cluster, they are helpful.[/quote]
Yeah I asked about the rear light cluster. It’s there apparently.
Told him you can’t sell it with rego (Qld) without safety cert. He’s sorting it.
Funnily enough I was following a bike very similar today and that what looks like electrical conduit at rear of seat is the LED lights and I saw them in action. Even the number plate light as he had his lights on.[/quote]
Re off piste. Maybe falling off pissed.
I did ask about traction on road with that tread. That’s what I was more concerned about when the bitumen was wet.[/quote]
Good stuff as someone else would say. I'm sure its fine, just couldn't see the lights in yer pic. Those treads will be good as long as you go too hard on the corners.

Roadkill, 1732844080

Roadkill, 1732845484

and so it begins...Looking good.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DC5hxlMyfbR/?img_index=1

etarip, 1735961251

Small east coast surf but have been getting the groms (9 and 7) out.

9yo is adamant that he wants to paddle into his own waves now. Taking plenty of licks but good to see his application. Cool to watch him adjusting his balance and weighting and finally making some angled takeoffs.

7yo is now getting up consistently on a 7’0 foamie and loving it. Got a cool little style too.

So rewarding. Little frothers.

GuySmiley, 1735962387

^^ great stuff there

Craig, 1736315287

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-08/missing-hiker-hadi-nazari-found-kosciuszko-national-park/104796682

Wow this is going to be quite the story.

basesix, 1736315769

misfired hamas nazi strike bound for kosovo? hang on @craig, need to process the words..

basesix, 1736315801

ah, yup! wow, that's epic..

blackers, 1736316887

That is awesome news, thought it was definitely a recovery search only after 2 weeks. Well done to all involved and am mighty big lesson to the young-un.

udo, 1736319985

Great Outcome....But a Med Student that did everything Wrong .

goofyfoot, 1736323331

[quote=Craig]https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-08/missing-hiker-hadi-nazari-found-kosciuszko-national-park/104796682

Wow this is going to be quite the story.[/quote]

That’s incredible

Roadkill, 1736464611

I read he wants $100k+ to share his story in the media. Be good if he donated it to the orgs that spent time and money searching for him.

Craig, 1736465700

Indeed.

Looks like he might have found the Opera House hut, one of the most inaccessible places out there, aptly named as the cost per square metre to build it was more than the Opera House.

It's at the base way beyond places we ski in winter/spring and very isolated. Guessing from there he climbed up the valley between Carruthers Peak and The Sentinel.

freeride76, 1736466597

Did he not have a map?
Compass?

How did he get lost?

freeride76, 1736469339

How did he get lost though?

Was there bad weather?

There are so many landmarks around there. Did he not have a map or compass?

blackers, 1736469419

[quote=freeride76]Did he not have a map?
Compass?

How did he get lost?[/quote]
Apparently he had stopped to take some photos, probably went for a bit of a bash to get the perspective he wanted and couldn't find his way back to the trail. He ended up 60 k's in the other direction from where he was headed so perhaps the map and compass was with the others in his group. Good idea to carry your own. An epirb when back country walking is advisable too, however I did hear you can get an emergency location and emergency signal via satellite using an iPhone 14 or later, don't need a phone signal

freeride76, 1736469780

I'm struggling to conceive of how you get could so lost there. So many high vantage points and ridge lines and peaks to orient yourself with.

Maybe in blizzard conditions but in fine weather?

Anyhow, great he has been found alive and well.

Maybe hikers need some basic competency tests or safety equipment before they are allowed in the park.

AndyM, 1736470109

[quote=Roadkill]I read he wants $100k+ to share his story in the media. Be good if he donated it to the orgs that spent time and money searching for him.[/quote]
In this day and age I tend to get suspicious with stories like this.
Being hungry for two weeks in exchange for six figures sounds pretty easy.
When I go walking or 4wding which is usually in quite remote areas, I use the Topo GPS app, extremely detailed and works offline as long as you've got a line of sight to the sky.
Notwithstanding a flat battery, it's almost impossible to get lost using it.
Modern apps are basically idiotproof.
And little battery banks will recharge your phone 10 times over.

udo, 1736470148

Has Hiking Experience...Got Lost ...Found Shelter but didnt stay there
In Good Shape for only Eating a couple of Muesli Bars and some Berries in 2 Weeks .

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jan/09/hiker-who-left-museli-bars-in-kosciuszko-hut-hadi-nazari
https://khuts.org/index.php/huts/kosciuszko-national-park/opera-house

simba, 1736471506

The bloke was an idiot for a so called experienced bush walker.......kept moving instead of finding an area where he could be spotted....wearing dark greys and green clothing ..........and not leaving any sign of which way he was moving .......bla....all bush walkers should carry an epirb......if he sells his story he should donate some of it to help the organizations which was mentioned above who spent a lot of time finding him.

simba, 1736472228

also maybe he read this blokes story

https://www.upi.com/Archives/1992/02/05/Man-survives-43-days-in-mountains-on-snow-and-ice/2497697266000/

udo, 1736647489

2 Mill Approx cost of Search
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14265263/Hadi-Nazari-Mount-Kosciuszko-miracle.html
Comments are Worth a Read...

Supafreak, 1736652425

If I was rescued after 2 weeks in the wilderness, I would be extremely grateful to those that put in the effort to find me. If the media scrum came at me with offers of an exclusive interview , I would go with the highest bidder and then donate it as a sign of gratitude to the rescue organisations that found me . The truth will eventually come out. If it is indeed a scam ( I don’t know ) then he will bring on an even bigger media scrum and life will become very difficult for years to come .

udo, 1736653361

Reminds me of
https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/small-crime-big-time-australian-celebrity-self-abduction-crime-and
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14joV1uUoN/

Supafreak, 1736655813

If it is a scam , let’s hope a string of copycats don’t start up . Maybe any outlet willing to pay 100 gs puts in a lie detector clause , if he declines, it will look very suss .

blackers, 1736655849

Let's give him the benefit of the doubt until shown otherwise. He's young, and being academically bright does not always mean having a lot of common sense.

truebluebasher, 1737515654

Recall Chang the Qld Groper got lonely during Covid Lockdown...
Went on a hunger strike...
https://www.facebook.com/7NEWSBrisbane/videos/queensland-aquarium-says-its-fish-miss-visitors/174837527203527/

Sunny the Star Sunfish was missing his fan base > went on a hunger strike..
Superstar feels sunnier with his Cardboard Cut-out Only Fanclub base.
They're real Dedicated Fans Ok! My peeps...they love me!
Gotta feeling this might catch on...tbb could do with with a few cardboard only fans...
That's my kinda Japanese Fan!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUkj15WQoOY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8U3fwS86-Y

Island Bay, 1738011789

On a busy day, with devil wind on the points, I surfed my fave spot with a pair of Maui Dolphins.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C4%81ui_dolphin

Supafreak, 1738307497

I know there are a few people on here with close relatives that are hearing impaired , just wondering if you have come across these glasses before ? How stoked is this young girl after her mum gifted her a pair. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFcaT2-tc70/?igsh=Mm10ZjRlczJ2NTd6

truebluebasher, 1738472232

Chiko Chook's Surf Safari sweeps Hodad son off his crippled legz.
Mum's 81st Birthday wish is to cure her hodad son...Dawn Patrol Siren Surfs Up....WTF Mum!
Yer goin' surfing from yer knees down...be ready in 54321...Gonna give it a bash Son!

tbb has been isolating for 5 years...we discussed Ocean Ozone Surf as last option cure for Cellulitus.
Med Health info says don't do it, saltwater & sand invites further contamination of deep set infection.

Now! tbb takes that to mean Wastewater creeks & Ocean Outfall...thinking clearer ocean beach as fine!
Ya see the Local Saltwater Talle Ck is easier to access but polluted...so all near beaches are a risk!
In any event it's too late tbb dunked his legs at North Burley for a good hour...

Getting down to the water's edge (Flags) was quite a reasonable trek as tide was retreating!

Never really consider that visiting the surf is only the easy part.
Most ever always downhill into less & less Sand approach to waters edge...

Leaving the beach is the real quest...
Each step involves a slower harder heaving haul of more greater deeper impact under own weight...
Each breath is heavier and task grows harder...needing more and longer breaks, each a new mission.
Heart was pounding...this is a real challenge!
Ya see now each step is deeper into uphill plough of impossible deeper recover with stairs yet to climb.
Evaluation being tbb can only afford max 30 minutes knee wading to preserve energy for a beach exit.
If accessing knee height surf is 3x harder > then exiting the beach is around 15x harder...
Now tbb knew that, but only now can evaluate a ranking of disability by terminology...

Inclusion access for Adaptive Surfers to equally feel free is no doubt a blessing...Applause all round!
How us disabled Surfers exit the beach requires nothing short of a resurrection...not for your eyes...

Ya see now we gotta leave freedom to instantly assimilate into Pitch Perfect Seachange Restriction.
Exhausted we contemplate exiting the beach...we're recuperating as world is racing faster
One step or word outta place spells disaster in bustling Seachange Hustle...outta my way Hodad! Fark!
As tbb discovered he was way to slow for Steps / Shower / Crossing Paths / Esplanade.
Ya turnaround to see yer the #1 problem for others which defies the intent of inclusionary outing.

Foreshores were originally preserved primarily for Senior Convalescence...tbb feels that's important.
To preserve the relaxed healing nature of Oz Foreshores as sanctuaries is still the prime objective!
tbb was stoked with Mum's Surf Safari but it does alert tbb that WSR must prioritise Reserve at heart!

Reserve between Majestic Sanctuary & Madness must remain a chill zone less so a Seachange Folly.
Locals should defend yer hang if only to Chill out yer Blowins...never lose sight of core objective!

tbb & Mum are knee deep in Birthday Bash Surf Stoke...

WOTD ~~~~^ ~~~~/'~~~~/\~~~~/(~~~~ /(C..[ mums )

seeds, 1738472468

TBB, you ain’t no hodad. You’re just retired.
Happy birthday to mum!

udo, 1739848855

https://youtu.be/e95Uzc_cK_4?si=zh6ku91mjSXA0Src

basesix, 1745572585

In an otherwise reflective day (except for Carringbushers), I am happy to pass on that a young lady was hit by lightening. Because she is totally fine, thankfully. Her name, Bloom Kermode. Yep. Here's an interview with Bloom, and her father Billy Ray Kermode. I reckon the son, Staynd was on the money..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX5I1QAm83M

seeds, 1745574573

The atmosphere was statically charged from Staynd’s prolonged trip to the…..
He managed to delete his phone’s history before the media arrived.
Speaking of funny names that was at Burpengary. Very familiar to us but have lost count of the times visitors traveling the Bruce have mentioned it.
Another person was struck by the big guy in the sky up here last night also.

basesix, 1745669031

Valerie the dachshund, on Kangaroo Island.. wot a funny story, global interest and concern from the international dachsund community.
I'm sure it's been all over the news.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/25/valerie-the-dachshund-is-found-safe-and-well-after-529-days-on-the-run-on-south-australian-island
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBx7M3WzT-c
(haha @seeds, yeh, Burpengary.. we got a town called Byaduk in the borderlands..)

seeds, 1748055921

Aussies are a good bunch
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-24/nannup-rallies-to-help-stranded-french-backpackers/105320052

AndyM, 1748058096

Yeah that's a great bit of hospitality.
Reminds of this time when I was in the south of France, I had a bit of time off work so I rented a car and went for a drive up in the mountains out of Nice.
I figured I'd find a little hotel or pensione as I went so didn't book anything in advance - a lot of the small places are old school and don't have websites anyway, at least not at that time.
I ended up in this tiny little town around sunset, it was well after the summer season and just before the winter season and it quickly became apparent that there was no accomodation open in town.
I headed into the local bar, bought a drink and started chatting with the bartender, who was the only guy in the room who spoke English.
He said I was out of luck but he'd do what he could.
He turned and addressed the room, which had about a dozen people in it, and asked (in French of course) if anyone could help me out.
So this middle aged fella, who spoke absolutely zero English, offered to put me up for the night.
We went back to his place and I have to admit I was pretty wary but it was all above board.
He gave me his bed and slept on the couch, and in the morning made me a coffee and gave me a croissant and sent me on my way.
Unbelivable.
Great that this kind of hospitality is clearly still a thing, no matter what country.

AndyM, 1748058214

...

zenagain, 1748059256

Dammit Andy- I was waiting for the punchline.

You must be a nice fella Andy, you seem to have a way with people. Scruffy Frenchmen, Singaporean hookers, Haitian drag queens...

AndyM, 1748059825

Mate you don't know the half of it :)
From the hills of France to the gay bars of New York to the beaches of the Seychelles!
Surprised you remembered the Singapore story.

AndyM, 1748060343

What about you Zen, you must have some good travel stories.

zenagain, 1748066171

A couple Andy. Pretty vanilla tbh.

AndyM, 1748067480

For this thread, as long as they're good news.

seaslug, 1748069192

Nice, that was my home for 4 years

AndyM, 1748072136

How did you end up there seaslug?

seaslug, 1748072745

Ha, long story, was in London in 91 for 3 years, then went to Aberdeen for 2y and then scored a new job in Monaco so I drove all the way down from Aberdeen in my trusty Ford Fiesta with the steering wheel on the wrong side, was a hassle on the toll roads. It all started out on with the UK working holiday visa which I think in those days you wouldn't qualify for if you were over 27 or 28, something like that.

AndyM, 1748074320

What were you doing in Monaco?
Did you commute from Nice?

seaslug, 1748074858

Engineering, Floating Production Systems, yep either use to drive in my ford fiesta, much to the disgust of the white gloved Monaco police, or the train

AndyM, 1748078376

Was that to do with the cruise ship berth?
From memory that thing floats. It's wild how quickly it drops off into very deep water there, where the Alps meet the Med.
The whole of Monaco is a total trip, from the genteel police and unseen security presence to the unbelievable wealth, the political structure, tunnel engineering, you name it.
Probably the most intriguing place I've ever been to.
Certainly a massive contrast to the dirty streets of Nice :)

seaslug, 1748080678

No Andy, FPSO's although my company was involved in the project, semi-floating breakwater attached to the embankment through a metal ball joint.
First time in my life I saw what real wealth was....words can't really describe it
Shit alley was the name I gave the walk path, French ladies and their poodles

AndyM, 1748086643

Real financial wealth yes, although I'd say our Australian coastal lifestyle is worth more, otherwise I'd still be over there earning way more than I do.
But certainly fascinating to see things over there up close.
Even got to hang out and have a beer and a chat with Prince Albert who just happened to wander into the local Irish bar on St Paddy's day

Moonah, 1748116345

So Indo-dreaming, sypkan and gs-co got booted?

If that’s true about Indo that’s great news.

GuySmiley, 1748118512

Top of page bump

AlfredWallace, 1748163892

Is it just me, it smells like someone has been spraying Glen 20 all around the room of Swellnet HQ, very light and airy, refreshing also.
It’s definitely got rid of a few rank smells.
I know it’s not Spring but it feels like it. Up and about. AW

seeds, 1748165087

A breath of fresh air. (glen 20 is totally non negotiable in one part of my life)
Another breath of fresh air follows….
https://youtu.be/mNa3UxflKlk?si=-MVVQ8cBfoqLVz8L

AlfredWallace, 1748166459

[quote=seeds]A breath of fresh air. (glen 20 is totally non negotiable in one part of my life)
Another breath of fresh air follows….
https://youtu.be/mNa3UxflKlk?si=-MVVQ8cBfoqLVz8L[/quote]

So, you’re saying you’ve got a can of Glen 20 stashed down at the Esk Park bomb shelter (public toilet), where it’s always a pleasure. AW

basesix, 1748167787

'Glen, 20' might be an Esk Park mate @AW..
'non negotiable..' - sounds like he runs a tight business.
Does 'breath of fresh air' mean something different in today's parks?

GuySmiley, 1748168078

^^ From 1:10 … toilet humour is up there with blasphemy, haha

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lXnwDmhbcak

seeds, 1748169114

[quote=basesix]'Glen, 20' might be an Esk Park mate @AW..
'non negotiable..' - sounds like he runs a tight business.
Does 'breath of fresh air' mean something different in today's parks?[/quote]
Haha yeah you gotta get a can at the 4square before you meet Glen at the shelter. Funny stuff.
Butane can blow;) in confined spaces hence the 3 foot thick walls and steel plated prison style door.

seeds, 1748169243

Ah that was funny Guy. Long time since seeing that.

AlfredWallace, 1748169534

[quote=seeds][quote=basesix]'Glen, 20' might be an Esk Park mate @AW..
'non negotiable..' - sounds like he runs a tight business.
Does 'breath of fresh air' mean something different in today's parks?[/quote]
Haha yeah you gotta get a can at the 4square before you meet Glen at the shelter. Funny stuff.
Butane can blow;) in confined spaces hence the 3 foot thick walls and steel plated prison style door.[/quote]

Glens breath of air may be halitosis or methane, depending upon which orifice it came from. Either way, it’s gonna smell rank.
I see your bomb shelter has a bit of red brick paving also.
What is it with councils and their obsession with that type of surface ? AW

seeds, 1748170020

Glen hasn’t cleaned his teeth since 2006 so all surfaces need to be impervious to all acidic substances known to man.
Some woman pay thousands for exfoliating treatments but the good folk of the Somerset Council area are the best looking tooffless people in Australia.

AlfredWallace, 1748170949

[quote=seeds]Glen hasn’t cleaned his teeth since 2006 so all surfaces need to be impervious to all acidic substances known to man.
Some woman pay thousands for exfoliating treatments but the good folk of the Somerset Council area are the best looking tooffless people in Australia.[/quote]

Seeds. Hi mate.

I concur wholeheartedly, when I drove down through Pomona that day, I was slouched down a bit below my side window so as to not arouse any interest, saw many a male using their two teeth to open bottles and females were rolling their own tampons. Just saying. AW

seeds, 1748171530

Goodness no. Pootown is far too gentrified. Even an over priced dentist smack bang in the middle of town now.
It’s the place to be whilst I’ve been wanting to escape for the last few years

tearymasseuse, 1748173402

youtube.com/watch?v=EmVu-Wxe-Uw&pp=ygUOWmFwcGEgcG9vIHNvbmc%3D

tearymasseuse, 1748219584

[quote=AlfredWallace]Is it just me, it smells like someone has been spraying Glen 20 all around the room of Swellnet HQ, very light and airy, refreshing also.
It’s definitely got rid of a few rank smells.
I know it’s not Spring but it feels like it. Up and about. AW[/quote]

^ excellent observations @AW

- a good quality flush cleared the turds ;)
& glen 20 toilet technology saved SN from a septic scourge…

Bombs awaaaaaay!

youtube.com/watch?v=4nHUmtr0w1E

AlfredWallace, 1748221013

[quote=tearymasseuse][quote=AlfredWallace]Is it just me, it smells like someone has been spraying Glen 20 all around the room of Swellnet HQ, very light and airy, refreshing also.
It’s definitely got rid of a few rank smells.
I know it’s not Spring but it feels like it. Up and about. AW[/quote]

^ excellent observations @AW

- a good quality flush cleared the turds ;)
& glen 20 toilet technology saved SN from a septic scourge…

Bombs awaaaaaay!

youtube.com/watch?v=4nHUmtr0w1E[/quote]

Tearymasseuse. Hi mate. Thanks again for your recent recommendation to do Small Hindu Squats for my crook knee, it’s helped immensely.

What have I started, smells and toilet related, Hindu squats, bombs away, bomb shelter, must thank Stu for the ridding of the turdbulence .
The original surname of the modern toilet inventor , was Sir Thomas Crapper a British plumber, No shit !!!!. AW

wax24, 1748240872

Here in SeppoLand, we call Glen 20 "Lysol." Has the same uses.

seeds, 1748241537

Eeewww sounds septic ;);)

seeds, 1748242729

What’s your thoughts on its ingredients. Does its job but does it do us in long term?
I reach for it constantly.

AlfredWallace, 1748243801

[quote=seeds]What’s your thoughts on its ingredients. Does its job but does it do us in long term?
I reach for it constantly.
[/quote]

Seeds. Constant exposure or breathing in large amounts may be harmful according to Dr. Google.
I’d suggest this goes for a hell of a lot of aerosols we happily use because it’s the can in our hand that’s emblazoned with false goodness.
I’d be walking out of a confined space (toilet, bathroom) as quick as possible. AW

seeds, 1748244583

Ha, but Glen said it was non negotiable.
I reckon if it isn’t natural we shouldn’t be inhaling…… but oh holy goodness it’s better than the smell of………..

wax24, 1748245707

"False goodness".... Geez A-Dubs, how many different types of THAT do we reach for? lol

GuySmiley, 1748245765

It worked for me, haha

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=V_HKiqkzlgs&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD

seeds, 1748246076

Indo and gs-co should have splashed a bit on.

AlfredWallace, 1748247174

[quote=wax24]"False goodness".... Geez A-Dubs, how many different types of THAT do we reach for? lol[/quote]

Wax24, hi pal.

Way too many mate. We’ve all been conned by the canned.

I’m a raw materials and basic chemistry man these days, you can make so many cleaning agents from naturally occurring substances. In fact even better, I don’t clean anything, including myself, water is the best solvent on earth, it loves positive ions. What’s that smell ? . AW

AlfredWallace, 1748247607

[quote=seeds]Indo and gs-co should have splashed a bit on.[/quote]

Seeds. Indo and Gs-co should have splashed on some ‘Be Nice’. AW

seeds, 1748247922

We all run in to these arseholes. It boggles the mind that people can be so twisted up their own ignorant, judgmental, self righteous sphincters.

wax24, 1748248031

The destination ain't much fun, i imagine, if hatred was the fuel to get there. Shoot, the journey has gotta suck, too. Feeds itself.

tearymasseuse, 1748250514

[quote=wax24]The destination ain't much fun, i imagine, if hatred was the fuel to get there. Shoot, the journey has gotta suck, too. Feeds itself.[/quote]

“ Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime “

;)

youtube.com/watch?v=kZJtnYYd2zg

seeds, 1748941683

Haha how cool is this. (just saw it on the news) Way to win girl!!
https://youtu.be/GPuGiQ8uiwM?si=Mcn20qFY4vLAdVpq

seeds, 1751166694

Ultimately a good news story but my goodness what a tale of survival.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-29/franklin-river-rescue-man-stuck-lithuanian-valdas-leg-amputated/105420916

AndyM, 1751167148

[quote=seeds]Ultimately a good news story but my goodness what a tale of survival.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-29/franklin-river-rescue-man-stuck-lithuanian-valdas-leg-amputated/105420916[/quote]
Doesn't get much more full-on does it?
Doctor breaks wrist, original casualty loses leg then has an arrest, is kept alive by artificial means, stays in coma for days, recovers to consider re-visiting the river that almost killed him...
What a story.

thermalben, 1751171346

Incredible story. Another step up from what happened to Aron Ralston.

seeds, 1751172629

Oh yeah, for sure.
I was more and more gobsmacked the more I read. It’s hard to fathom being in that situation.

udo, 1752111549

https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/fearing-the-worst-dads-frantic-plea-as-son-goes-missing/news-story/c7c4ee966e650c514308cfcce318872f

simba, 1752112642

^ how the fuk did he end up out there ?........unbelievable.....because its a looooong way out to sea 13 ks or so and very sharky.......love to hear his story Stu.

udo, 1752113144

No Swell -Thinking young Darcy had Sampled some Acid. . .
Beat Toru's Effort by 7 k.

GuySmiley, 1752118163

Abducted by aliens ^^

basesix, 1752118415

on Melb ABC TV news in 3 mins ^^^

Supafreak, 1752122888

Suck it up GG . I was in a bar with 35 cockroaches, poor me the only one supporting Qld . NSW turned up but that was it , they believed the hype that the series was in the bag .

simba, 1752125954

That was the way you play origin.......hard ....with queensland winning ...hohoho

blackers, 1752296080

Lucky girl.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-12/carolina-wilgas-remarkable-survival-in-hostile-outback/105523920
I believe there may be a kitted out Delica for you Seeds. Pick up in Beacon, WA.

seeds, 1752296847

Haha, yes it’s great she’s okay but why oh why leave the shelter of your campervan in winter to wander aimlessly. Driving into there she must have known it’s a long way to anywhere.

seaslug, 1752300623

Geez she made some very bad decisions and most fortunately didn't perish, that's coming from somebody who grew up on a farm out that way in the 60's.

mikehunt207, 1752308207

It looked like she had driven into sheer bush dead end going up a rock.... Clueless backpackers ....
Very very lucky

etarip, 1752353558

Sign of the times or just grumpy old man cynicism…

I always have this nagging doubt these days when there is a miracle survival story involving a young man / woman of ‘influencer’ age, appearance and circumstance.

The exposure and push these people get is significant.

That said. It’s certainly not always the case and I’m glad she’s been found unscathed.

seaslug, 1752355773

You are not alone etarip, I have a nagging doubt about any story.

etarip, 1752357628

Anyone got any scoop on the Wooli / Solitary Islands story? Seems a looooooong way to get dragged in a current. Surely there would have been better options to paddle back to the mainland?

udo, 1752359927

There was no Rip / Current
https://7news.com.au/news/twist-after-missing-surfer-darcy-deefholts-ended-up-stranded-on-remote-island-c-19330366

etarip, 1752365262

Ah, still - good news story that the young fella was found. Hope he gets the help he needs.

Supafreak, 1752369916

It’s actually amazing how many people are trying to learn to surf at super dangerous reefs that are way out of their league. Looks fun from the beach but they become a danger to themselves and to those that are capable. I’ve been getting extremely frustrated and annoyed ( plus fucking angry ) with those that want to surf 1-2 ft waves when its 4-5 ft sets and they just bob around in the impact zone paddling into your line every time a set comes .

seeds, 1755485180

Best snot block goes to….
https://7news.com.au/news/sharps-bakery-in-birchip-victoria-wins-the-great-australian-vanilla-slice-triumph-c-19716855
Not a fan myself but a big fan of the term. I use it here in Queensland and get weird or disgusted looks.
Who won the best apple turnover with real cream? Now we’re talking!

udo, 1756001984

Caught Out
:-)
https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/man-fired-after-being-exposed-in-viral-sprinkler-video/news-story/bc25512d44d8dedb1eac48cffd499fd2

udo, 1756357774

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-28/bob-katter-threatens-journalist-lebanese-heritage/105706854?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web

Supafreak, 1756358495

[quote=udo]https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-28/bob-katter-threatens-journalist-lebanese-heritage/105706854?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web[/quote]
Qld politicians really are a different breed .

GuySmiley, 1756365098

If I'm not mistaken the threat of violence is “assault” and the act is the “battery” …. here’s hoping that the reporter pursues the dickhead for an assault … or alternatively let’s hope that the reporter can talk with his hands good and challenges him to settle in FNQ style

basesix, 1756365844

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-28/ato-whistleblower-richard-boyle-sentenced/105702198

Supafreak, 1756408742

saltman, 1756446119

Geez Bob has some serious mental issues about his ancestry,
that outburst could be a desperate cry for help from guy a seriously scarred by some generational shit storms
stable he isn't! - get help Katter

seeds, 1756447483

Aussie as Bob’s dirty little secret. Triggered! Quite the outburst.

udo, 1757046486

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-05/exmouth-gulf-marine-park-announced-by-wa-government/105739138?utm_source=abc_news_web&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link

shoredump, 1757199385

Happy Father's Day to all the surfing dads out there. You're someone's dad, that is so cool

basesix, 1757201289

ha! you too, @shoredump and all the blokes who've done their best and dedicated the lion's share of their life nurturing members of a generation we hope will be incrementally better than the last. and so it goes on. tough gig. I didn't even realise it was father's day.. so THAT's why my kids made a point of being home tonight and asking me to make my spag bol : )

(makes your gift to yourself timely @seeds, getting your sane on in that arboreal oasis..)

seeds, 1757938901

The good news is no one here would be silly enough to be a teacher.
https://youtu.be/QIBwSHZAOU0?si=LjyhEn_WBFdniyT3

basesix, 1757939486

^^ ha, turns out my kids hadn't known it was father's day -
which is better than them consciously not mentioning it..

blackers, 1757975643

[quote=basesix]^^ ha, turns out my kids hadn't known it was father's day -
which is better than them consciously not mentioning it..[/quote]
That is good news. Wouldnt want them to get caught up in that marketing ponzi scheme. Nice that they wanted to spend the day with you. It cost me a motsa, lunch with dad, and the rest of the fam. Nice day though.

basesix, 1758490109

meanwhile, down the road from Chappy Jennings' high school..

Mum accidently leaves $700 pram outside Salvos.
Salvos sells it for $12. Pram company gives mum a free one.
https://www.facebook.com/7NEWSAdelaide/videos/adelaide-mothers-mistaken-12-op-shop-pram-bargain/681530764351616/

^ nicely framed story, eh? well executed 7.
(the unnamed company is Bugaboo: Dutchees with a China factory.
someone in Bugaboo media-marketing deserves a raise!)
https://www.bugaboo.com/au-en/prams/bugaboo-butterfly/

A Salty Dog, 1758496039

Chuck and Barry are good for a laugh!

https://www.instagram.com/wearegoodpets/

blackers, 1758510348

[quote=A Salty Dog]Chuck and Barry are good for a laugh!

https://www.instagram.com/wearegoodpets/[/quote]
True that.

truebluebasher, 1758871862

Supa Cool Matilda rolls into Goldie Schoolies with Skater Dater Jesse...Yew!
https://www.facebook.com/goldcoastbulletin/videos/this-gold-coast-teenager-stole-the-show-at-her-year-12-formal-pulling-up-to-the-/1311663773941250/

udo, 1759107754

https://www.news.com.au/finance/culture/australian-culture/australian-hero-shuts-down-rightwing-influencers-race-question-in-viral-clip/news-story/c8124413da7554740a58fb8361f904ff

If you’re a good c**t, you’re a good c**t, if you’re a s**t c**t, you’re a s**t c**t.
Doesn’t matter about skin tone, mate.”

AndyM, 1759114808

Sounds like a modern version of the Warumpi Band song.

stunet, 1759114935

Ha ha ha

andy-mac, 1759116061

[quote=udo]https://www.news.com.au/finance/culture/australian-culture/australian-hero-shuts-down-rightwing-influencers-race-question-in-viral-clip/news-story/c8124413da7554740a58fb8361f904ff

If you’re a good c**t, you’re a good c**t, if you’re a s**t c**t, you’re a s**t c**t.
Doesn’t matter about skin tone, mate.”[/quote]

Legend, doing Australia proud.

soggydog, 1759130307

Today’s good news, currently in Rote. Owner of my current accommodation is in court today to try and stop Nihi resort cunts from privatising another wave at the boarder community expense and from what I’ve heard using clasic rich kid bully boy tactics to get their way.
Fuck Nihi resorts.

They’ve done a bunch of cunty stuff here apparently.

Time to spread the word.

Supafreak, 1759131289

[quote=soggydog]Today’s good news, currently in Rote. Owner of my current accommodation is in court today to try and stop Nihi resort cunts from privatising another wave at the boarder community expense and from what I’ve heard using clasic rich kid bully boy tactics to get their way.
Fuck Nihi resorts.

They’ve done a bunch of cunty stuff here apparently.

Time to spread the word.[/quote]
Are they trying to block access to Boa ? Fuck me there’s been private homes & resorts there long before they turned up . They had a parade of about 4 flash cars chauffeuring them around last year and 2 powerboats that looked to be upwards of 3 million each . It was around the same time the incoming & outgoing presidents were also in kupang then later tamboloka sumba on their way to Nihi . I waved as Joko drove past .

seaslug, 1759131303

Boa SD?

soggydog, 1759133148

Yes they have been. Some of the stories of their tactics to gain exclusivity are at the expense of locals and other businesses.

There faces should be plastered all over the place so the broader surfing community know who these cunts are.

Yes Seaslug.

Supafreak, 1759133484

Some good news for FJ but geez he lives a dangerous life. https://www.instagram.com/p/DPK_mydk7Hx/?igsh=angxMjc5MDBmenE4

Supafreak, 1759133978

On board the last leg to Padang, flight was delayed 30 minutes now 7th inline on the tarmac waiting to take off . Indonesia rubber time . Flight to Sipora tomorrow morning, only allowed 5kg carry on 5 kg checked luggage, plane must be tiny , if you don’t hear from me……it has been fun .

soggydog, 1759134875

Yeah they are weighing the carry on these days

seaslug, 1759136578

Safe trip Mark, have a blast, hope the hammy holds up and no injuries hey. My foot is just closing over, 9 weeks.

Supafreak, 1759140764

Thanks seaslug , I will be taking things slowly slowly , hope you’re back in the water soon, it really sucks being out this long

Rabbits68, 1759915325

Well played...

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-08/macgyver-style-rescue-of-galah-in-wa-north-goes-viral/105865732?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web

seeds, 1759915551

Ha yes R68
I saw that this morning and felt so proud of us Aussies
Awesome solution and awesome outcome

Rabbits68, 1759916891

[quote=seeds]Ha yes R68
I saw that this morning and felt so proud of us Aussies
Awesome solution and awesome outcome[/quote]

So true seeds. Great stuff…

truebluebasher, 1759970807

Everyday every critter freely navigates Powerlines, Raging Rivers & Dirty Drains until a hero intervenes?
24/7 News coverage of Heroes being rewarded Orders of Straya or Nobel Prize for animal rescues.

Flocks of Birds rest on powerlines and Wombats & Sloths swim across rivers and world keeps spinning!
But wot about Ducks stuck in a Drain...we're all humans that cut'n'bleed & likewise feel their pain!

Society for prevention of Cruelty to Animals
[SPCA] Stuck in a drain
Most ducklings that enter drains or pipes will generally return to their mothers of their own accord.
https://www.spca.nz/advice-and-welfare/article/looking-out-for-ducks-and-ducklings-in-spring

Often see ducklings exit drains > usually wedged in tyre treads of Range Rovers doing 150 @ Duck Xings.

Ma Nature's [Factcheck] mortally wounds tonight's Good News Hero's Pride...so sorry guys!
This may sound corny...perhaps survey the scene before ya leap...Oh! I see...nothing to see...move along!

Did someone say Nobel Prize...
Aussie rewarded $590,000 for his Crystalline Oasis...
Turning PFAS into Wine
https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/The-Nobel-prize-winner-who-built-a-whole-new-field-of-chemistry
https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2025/october/professor-richard-robson-wins-nobel-prize-in-chemistry

Island Bay, 1759995946

Middle East peace deal. Surely on everyone's list of great news.

goofyfoot, 1759996520

Why couldn’t it happen earlier. All those people dead. For what?

Craig, 1760938980

Special moments last week with the first real sit/float on a surfboard for our daughter. She was a little apprehensive at first then wanted more and more :)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DP5mYSAj-Ys/?img_index=1

mattlock, 1760940149

Thanks for sharing Craig.
That bought a big smile to my face.

GuySmiley, 1760940872

seeds, 1760941279

Good stuff mate!

basesix, 1760941567

haha, wicked!

blackers, 1760943363

Awesome, Craig.

zenagain, 1760943856

How cute is the micro wettie!

udo, 1761419198

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-25/surfing-with-the-mob/105901276

basesix, 1761511525

Wharton beach, east of Esperance:
2x messages from outgoing WWI blokes found in a wicked Schweppes cordial bottle

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-25/message-in-a-bottle-wwi-aif-soldier/105932346

..one from a Mr Neville from near northeast SA mallee town Lameroo, one from a Mr Harley of Adelaide

https://vwma.org.au/explore/people/311036
https://vwma.org.au/explore/people/289743

GuySmiley, 1761514432

[quote=basesix]Wharton beach, east of Esperance:
2x messages from outgoing WWI blokes found in a wicked Schweppes cordial bottle

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-25/message-in-a-bottle-wwi-aif-soldier/105932346

..one from a Mr Neville from near northeast SA mallee town Lameroo, one from a Mr Harley of Adelaide

https://vwma.org.au/explore/people/311036
https://vwma.org.au/explore/people/289743[/quote]
^^ high on a hill overlooking Esperance there’s an old military base and museum. Part of the base honours the ANZACs with a diorama showing all the troop ships in port before they sailed off to their tragic fate. Esperance is very a special place in the memories and hearts of those men, the last time they saw Australia and friendly carefree faces. Lest we forget.

mikehunt207, 1761524661

Amazing time capsule story , couple young Aussies off to "The Great War" .

Rabbits68, 1761527101

[quote=GuySmiley][quote=basesix]Wharton beach, east of Esperance:
2x messages from outgoing WWI blokes found in a wicked Schweppes cordial bottle

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-25/message-in-a-bottle-wwi-aif-soldier/105932346

..one from a Mr Neville from near northeast SA mallee town Lameroo, one from a Mr Harley of Adelaide

https://vwma.org.au/explore/people/311036
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^^ high on a hill overlooking Esperance there’s an old military base and museum. Part of the base honours the ANZACs with a diorama showing all the troop ships in port before they sailed off to their tragic fate. Esperance is very a special place in the memories and hearts of those men, the last time they saw Australia and friendly carefree faces. Lest we forget.[/quote]

GS I think you're referring to the National Anzac Centre in Albany (not Esperance). It's well worth a visit for anyone passing through.

https://www.nationalanzaccentre.com.au/

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^^ yes I was @rabbits68, thank you for the correction and yes it is well worth a visit, cheers

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