Above and Below.

Dread Curse.

Cogz.

Make n Break Junior.

Splendor.

Mint Tin Mini Apocalypse.

Mint Tin Mini Apocalypse.
Tiny Epic Galaxies.

The Murray River Queen.

The Murray River Queen.

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Remember sheets, remember towels.

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John Samuel

John Samuel join the Pelicon community if you would.

The grass tree ranges across the length and breadth of the country that sings to me, that I was born in, that flows...

The grass tree ranges across the length and breadth of the country that sings to me, that I was born in, that flows up through my feet. Whenever I leave my country I feel cut off and bereft.

I have no idea how I'm going to cope with going all the way to Finland in a year or two..

WPP 2015 - Week 48 - My Country
Weekly Photo Project 2015 curated by Alen Ianni , Bernhard Rembold , Cliff Loresco , Francesco Scaglioni , Heather D , Ken Fowkes , Navin Upendran , Robyn King and T.E. Smith
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And we will undoubtedly see - and probably hear them before we see them - dolphins.

And we will undoubtedly see - and probably hear them before we see them - dolphins.

But summer in Mandurah means waders, waders, waders.

But summer in Mandurah means waders, waders, waders.
Some of them have come a very long way indeed, all the way from Siberia! The waters we will be travelling have been designated a Ramsar site - a site of International Significance for birds.  

There are four sorts of cormorant commonly found in Mandurah waters, but unless they're grouped together they can be...

There are four sorts of cormorant commonly found in Mandurah waters, but unless they're grouped together they can be tricky to classify. This is a Little Pied Cormorant. There is a larger Pied Cormorant, but it has more colour on its face.

Look out for Pied Oystercatchers!

Look out for Pied Oystercatchers!

Rob and I have fishing licenses, so if you want to try some fishing you are permitted to do that on the boat, as...

Rob and I have fishing licenses, so if you want to try some fishing you are permitted to do that on the boat, as long as Rob and I are both on board. A boat catch limit and size limits apply.

Hello there!

Hello there! Some of you I know can't make it so here's somewhere you can enjoy it vicariously.  Those who are coming - remember we need 24 hours notice to pick you up - preferably off one of the Mandurah Jetties.

It's actually a bit of a pain to get back to Ravenswood so we're trying to avoid it if we can. Train and shuttlebus to Mandurah. Try and coordinate yourselves so that we can pick up several people at once. We need to know if you're staying overnight and when. Bring sheets&pillowslip if you're staying overnight.

Have a super Christmas everyone!

Hi John Samuel hope you had a good flight.

Hi John Samuel hope you had a good flight. Unfortunately we're hit by a bit of sadness here as my grandmother, Ros's mum passed away about 2:00 pm Christmas Eve.

What do you want to know about the houseboat?

My grandmother, Ros's mum, passed away a few hours ago. :-( We are all doing okay.

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A reminder that due to the Star Wars movie tonight, gaming will not be happening tonight. See some of you there!

The Dark Side might have the cookies, but we've got the coffee!

The Dark Side might have the cookies, but we've got the coffee!
https://www.google.com/intl/en-GB/starwars/?utm_source=en-GB

Help Beethoven arrange his masterpieces in today’s #GoogleDoodle

Help Beethoven arrange his masterpieces in today’s #GoogleDoodle
https://g.co/doodle/uzdg5u

Hooray!

Hooray!

Originally shared by Rob Masters

Wonderful news!
http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-16/perth-wetlands-group-wins-court-challenge-against-roe-8/7033038

80s Inc are performing for The Herdsman Lake Tavern for New Year's Eve.

80s Inc are performing for The Herdsman Lake Tavern for New Year's Eve. It's bound to be a blast with these skilled performers!

http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=57872&utm_source=Oztix&utm_medium=Website

Having just experienced a cracked waterpipe deep underground, I can highly recommend www.hydrosonic.com.au - Peter...

Having just experienced a cracked waterpipe deep underground, I can highly recommend www.hydrosonic.com.au -  Peter Ruddle quickly found the pipe, dug it up (through a tricky maze of big tree roots) and replaced it, all with good humour and professionalism.

He has a very interesting array of detectorers to help him in his work.

We're very impressed! So if you're in Perth, and your water meter is counting when there's no water turned on give Peter a ring.  
http://www.hydrosonic.com

hee hee hee

hee hee hee

Originally shared by Steve Esterly

Cosplay as the Superb bird-of-paradise,
Lophorina superba

I hope he made the appropriate clicking noises to accompany the dance
http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--06JAchpR--/c_fit,f_auto,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/mbje1jcko3xwg11jjo2f.gif

This is a pretty neat bit of engineering.

This is a pretty neat bit of engineering. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/memover/get-fit-full-body-fitness-that-takes-you-everywher/description
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/memover/get-fit-full-body-fitness-that-takes-you-everywher/description

And we're live!

All on for tonight, food will be provided.

Shared. Yep.

Shared. Yep.

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Share. It's spot on.
http://brightside.me/article/stop-saying-sorry-if-you-want-to-say-thank-you-a-seriously-insightful-cartoon-57255/

I'm doing this on my phone, so you pick the ones that look the best and send them.

I'm doing this on my phone, so you pick the ones that look the best and send them.
https://goo.gl/photos/1QoRVDs4s8CJXFu9A

I like some of the add ons!

I like some of the add ons!
http://mst3k.com/kickstarter/addons
http://mst3k.com/kickstarter/addons

Last couple of days, folks. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mst3k/bringbackmst3k?ref=hero #bringbackmst3k

Last couple of days, folks. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mst3k/bringbackmst3k?ref=hero #bringbackmst3k  
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mst3k/bringbackmst3k?ref=hero

48 hours to go folks! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mst3k/bringbackmst3k?ref=hero Can we get to 12 eps?

48 hours to go folks! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mst3k/bringbackmst3k?ref=hero Can we get to 12 eps? #bringbackmst3k  
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mst3k/bringbackmst3k?ref=hero

https://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/1484322/command-colours-epic-game-d-con-expressions-intere Were you the one...

https://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/1484322/command-colours-epic-game-d-con-expressions-intere Were you the one that plays C&C or am I thinking of someone else?
https://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/1484322/command-colours-epic-game-d-con-expressions-intere

Hi folks, Richard has indicated that he wouldn't be adverse to a lift tonight, assuming I can get him to...

Hi folks,  Richard has indicated that he wouldn't be adverse to a lift tonight, assuming I can get him to Glendalough would someone be able to give him a lift back to Doubleview?

All on for tonight and fend for your self food.

Experimenting with my brand new macro lights and lens.

Experimenting with my brand new macro lights and lens.

WPP 2015 - Week 47 - Music
Weekly Photo Project 2015 curated by Alen Ianni , Bernhard Rembold , Cliff Loresco , Francesco Scaglioni , Heather D ,  Ken Fowkes ,  Navin Upendran  , Robyn King and T.E. Smith
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WPP 2015 - Week 47 - Music

WPP 2015 - Week 47 - Music

WPP 2015 - Week 47 - Music

WPP 2015 - Week 46 - Mirrorsr

WPP 2015 - Week 46 - Mirrorsr
Weekly Photo Project 2015 curated by Alen Ianni , Bernhard Rembold , Cliff Loresco , Francesco Scaglioni , Heather D ,  Ken Fowkes ,  Navin Upendran  , Robyn King and T.E. Smith
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Very clean mirrors in a shop front reflect the wallpaper inside.

Originally shared by Alicia Smith

WPP 2015 - Week 46 - Mirrorsr

WPP 2015 - Week 46 - Mirrorsr

WPP 2015 - Week 46 - Mirrorsr

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All on for tonight. ffy food.

I'm experimenting with https://paom.com/stores/wonderful-things-alicia-smiths-artworks/ as cafepress have removed...

I'm experimenting with https://paom.com/stores/wonderful-things-alicia-smiths-artworks/ as cafepress have removed their print all over option, rather suddenly. As I've been able to get some larger works scanned recently, I'm having some fun with it.

Hi Elaine Walker One of Mum's friends at Glendalough - the lady at number 14, has offered her parking space to one...

Hi  Elaine Walker  One of Mum's friends at Glendalough - the lady at number 14, has offered her parking space to one of our Friday night visitors. She doesn't have a car and Mum does her some favours.

So if you let me know when you're leaving, I can guide you to it. Drive all the way in, turn right at the bins, look for me.

I figure you have furtherest to come so are least likely to get a decent spot, so I'm nominating you for it.

We are on for tonight. Fend for yourself food.

I can't seem to get my Circles working correctly in the new interface.

I can't seem to get my Circles working correctly in the new interface. I click on "People" and it brings up a list of my circles. Okay, I click on one of them, but all it does is show me who's in it. How do I select a circle to view in my stream? The old way has a bar of choices level with the Home button.

Watch out people throwing your cigarette butts out the window of your car!

Watch out people throwing your cigarette butts out the window of your car!  Thanks to Andrew Muhling for letting me know stuff like this exists.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.app_litterreport.layout

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I and Rob Masters just had our first play through of Artem Safarov 's Cauldron after the Kickstarter fairies...

I and Rob Masters  just had our first play through of Artem Safarov 's Cauldron after the Kickstarter fairies delivered it some weeks ago.  Taught ourselves, two new visitors to the boardgame club, and another chap, we had not even punched it.

Very clear, no questions, could learn as we played.

Most enjoyable, thank you, already a favourite!

Edited: I forgot the other player, oops, it's late, I'm tired.

All on for tonight.

All on for tonight.

In other news I just dropped a chair on my toe. OOOOOWWWIE OW OW!

#lego #adalovelace #babbage A fine idea!

#lego #adalovelace #babbage   A fine idea! A bit of a pain to vote for as you have to get a Lego Ideas login, but if you know anyone who is into Lego, let them know. I'd buy it.
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/102740

Hopefully Rottnest Island somehow will be able to locate our missing backpack and tripod bag...

WPP 2015 - Week 45 - May or Few

WPP 2015 - Week 45 - May or Few
Weekly Photo Project 2015 curated by Alen Ianni , Bernhard Rembold , Cliff Loresco , Francesco Scaglioni , Heather D , Ken Fowkes , Navin Upendran , Robyn King and T.E. Smith
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Lone fisherfolk on Rottnest Island

These were all taken on the same day, in the same botanical garden, showcasing our wonderful, wonderful flowers of...

These were all taken on the same day, in the same botanical garden, showcasing our wonderful, wonderful flowers of Western Australia. We are well into second spring here, or Kambarang as it's known to the indigenous population. We are very, very fortunate.

WPP 2015 - Week 44 - Flowers Plants
Weekly Photo Project 2015 curated by Alen Ianni , Bernhard Rembold , Cliff Loresco , Francesco Scaglioni , Heather D , Ken Fowkes , Navin Upendran , Robyn King and T.E. Smith
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Is it this pack that has gone missing?

Is it this pack that has gone missing?

The Smithsonian lets you measure and 3D print its exhibits.

The Smithsonian lets you measure and 3D print its exhibits.
That's pretty cool.
http://cerroballena.si.edu/content/3d
http://cerroballena.si.edu/content/3d

Added photos to Rottnest Morning Photowalk.

Added photos to Rottnest Morning Photowalk.
events/gallery/cp74r78ahi529kq817nemaai3n4?authkey=CIHA6OHuxIWVJg

Well worth a watch.

Well worth a watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0gu2QhV1dc&feature=player_embedded

I like my Nexuses!

I like my Nexuses!
https://wn.nr/UZvVL

Added photos to Rottnest Afternoon/Evening Photowalk.

Added photos to Rottnest Afternoon/Evening Photowalk.
events/gallery/ch7ns9r00tu0fq466rkiv8nqvt0?authkey=CIGF8IbQ3_feNA

Good morning

Good morning

All on for tonight.

All on for tonight.

I am vaguely tending towards Pizza, but I have a fridge full of food... Rob Masters you want pizza or shall we be good?

Thunder!

The supporting band for They Might Be Giants gig at the Astor was a band called The Community Chest, and wow, if...

The supporting band for They Might Be Giants gig at the Astor was a band called The Community Chest, and wow, if ever there was a band that I knew I'd like before they finished the first song, this was it.

Highly original, with good solid rock bones and a very distinctive - almost airy synthy sound.  I really need to sit down and listen to the lyrics because there's clever writing there - hard at a concert with earplugs on (oh they were needed!) but I'm liking what I'm hearing.  This is music that's going to get me up and dancing.

It would have tonight, but I knew I had to save myself for two hours of TMBG dancing, so I sat and seriously listened to the sound, concentrating, and really liking what I was seeing too! This local band, which according to their historian, has been going for two thousand and eleven years - I asked - and it shows, as they have a very smooth synergy together on stage - and all of them are apparently involved in other bands.

We're to look out for their next gig in January, but in the meanwhile have a look at their bandcamp site http://thecommunitychest.bandcamp.com/music and listen to the music and see if you enjoy it. 

Adem K of the WAMi attracting band Turnstyle is the lead, and other band members are Trevor '100%' Cotton, Laurie Sinagra, Professor Pieter Yunken and  Dee Kerimofski. 

9/10 Splendid and finding a gemstone when you were expecting cut glass.

Photos by Rob Masters 

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Just back from the They Might Be Giants concert at the Astor in Perth tonight. They Might Be Giants were great - although suffering from terrible jet lag they still managed to give us two great sets - the first mostly new - but by all means fun and interesting tracks. That TMBG mix of humour and whimsy shining through.

They played us their cover of Destiny's Child's Bills Bills Bills (courtesy of A.V Undercover) and a good deal of Glean, their great new album. And the old favourites - Birdhouse in your Soul, Fingertips and a very humorous rendition of Istanbul (not Constantinople) as well as many others.

Thoroughly enjoyable, great crowd, and the Astor is an excellent venue for this sort of concert. Plenty of seats to take a rest on, and plenty of room to dance, plenty of space to be near the stage. And three bars, so no desperate crush for drinks.

Nice light show and effects - the crowd and band projected behind the stage was a great touch.

The lateness of the guest list for the Instant Fan Club er, Oh, I don't know, you must be thinking of some other band, was a little concerning for those of us who were entitled to tickets from it and I hope that this is more streamlined. But they came through in the end.

They were very ably supported by The Community Chest, who were so good they deserve their own separate review, so stay tuned for that.

9/10 solid and meeting good old friends who have had a very long day, but still want to take you to dinner and tell you their best stories on the Sid and Nancy Scale.

They Might Be Giants have four more concerts in Australia.
http://www.metropolistouring.com/tour.php?tour=2015-theymightbegiants

Wednesday 4th November ADELAIDE The Gov - 18+ 
Thursday 5th November BRISBANE Tivoli - 18+ 
Friday 6th November SYDNEY Enmore Theatre - 14+ 
Saturday 7th November MELBOURNE Forum Theatre - 18+

Photos by Rob Masters