The view from my "office"

[Yearlylonghaul]

Rinse, repeat

Some of the best oysters I've ever had

My preference is Sydney Rock oysters rather than Pacific oysters. I find Pacific oysters TOO rich and creamy for my liking.

 

[love_the_life]

My preference is Sydney Rock oysters rather than Pacific oysters. I find Pacific oysters TOO rich and creamy for my liking.

We had Coffin Bay oysters at Christmas - they were very very minerally. Much prefer the local Merimbula ones which are smaller as well.

 

[OATEK]

Cronulla

 

[Steady]

Same office (Low Head)

 

[prozac]

My preference is Sydney Rock oysters rather than Pacific oysters. I find Pacific oysters TOO rich and creamy for my liking.

Personal choice and I am with you. I find Pacific oysters "fatty". Love SROs straight from the shell.

 

[Quickstatus]

Malta

Malta to Hobart? , I missed that race

Same office

Travelling in style!!!
Its amazing what some people can fit in their camper trailer.

 

[SYD]

Personal choice and I am with you. I find Pacific oysters "fatty". Love SROs straight from the shell.

Shucking is one my fortes!

But jeepers they were expensive for Christmas this year…

 

[prozac]

Shucking is one my fortes!

But jeepers they were expensive for Christmas this year…

A friend, a stock trader in AMS, won a shucking competition narrowly beating an AMS restaurateur. It only added to his ego.
He waxes lyrical about Fine de Claire oysters despite my protestation there is nothing like a Sydney rock oyster. Oh well, more for me.

 

[Guvner]

Newly installed pool at the farm (base of the Cathedral Range in Vic) just in time for Xmas. Kids couldn’t wait for the decking and fencing. Don’t blame them.

 

[drron]

What was my intended office today.





Ah well I’ll come back another day.

 

[Bindibuys]

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Newly installed pool at the farm (base of the Cathedral Range in Vic) just in time for Xmas. Kids couldn’t wait for the decking and fencing. Don’t blame them.

Love a pool in the bush, no neighbours, no pool fence, music as loud as you like, skinny (chunky) dunking. All happens at my pool.

 

[kookaburra75]

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Newly installed pool at the farm (base of the Cathedral Range in Vic) just in time for Xmas. Kids couldn’t wait for the decking and fencing. Don’t blame them.

Newly installed pool in the backyard of Chez Kookaburra in Canberra. The grandson, kids and MrsK enjoyed it du4ing our few hot days

 

[Flashback]

The view from last night's office, quite a few people out and about and still feeling very Christmassy. A nice dinner at The Ivy (Tower Bridge).

 

[JohnK]

Wellington Point for a nice relaxing day.

 

[prozac]

The view from last night's office, quite a few people out and about and still feeling very Christmassy. A nice dinner at The Ivy (Tower Bridge
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Didn't realise the Belfast was still there. Last onboard it there in 1974.

 

[kermatu]

River Derwent and Hobart offices.

Happy New Year to all AFF’ers.

 

[OATEK]

Shelley Beach with Jibbon Head in the background.

 

[OZDUCK]

Didn't realise the Belfast was still there. Last onboard it there in 1974.

1975 for us. My wife's cousin was in the RN for a few years and was actually 'posted' to her for a short time. I think that the RN used to provide some support for the ship way back then. He said that it was a great posting. Minimal work, he was an electrician, with 'Free' accommodation and central London just a few steps away.

 

[Mattg]

View from my current hotel room in Kuwait.



The receptionist was super friendly and said that in the five months he’d been working here, I’m the first tourist he’s met!

 

[Flashback]

View from my current hotel room in Kuwait.

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The receptionist was super friendly and said that in the five months he’d been working here, I’m the first tourist he’s met!

Not surprised, KWI is a pretty boring place to visit as a tourist!