Monthly Archives: October 2016

This weeks links (2016-10-31)

In brief: * 15 Words Every Outdoor Lover Should Know (But Doesn’t) (2016-May-26) [Outdoors] Five great ones to start off with; ✎ Að nenna (Icelandic, v.): The ability or willingness to persevere through tasks that are hard or boring ✎ … Continue reading

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What’s in my saddle bag? (Shane Miller)

What’s in my saddle bag? Cycling Saddle Bag Tips Part II?

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** November – Armchair Traveller Challenge **

The Aussie Readers group on Goodreads has the November – Armchair Traveller Challenge; After hanging around home for October, we’re going to travel far and wide for November – albeit from our armchairs! Rules: #1. You need to complete three … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2016-10-24)

In brief: * Our secret project to give women equal media airtime (2016-Oct-24) [SMH] ❝ Next time you’re stopped at the lights, peering down the road at a bus stop or avoiding old magazines in a waiting room, look around. … Continue reading

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The 51 Best Fantasy Series Ever Written

The 51 Best Fantasy Series Ever Written Whether you’re a Swords and Sorcery type of fantasy reader, a fan of battles and betrayal, or you just want a few more goddamn elves in your life, there’s something for you here. … Continue reading

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Duct tape, always have duct tape

via Banff Mountain Film Festival; Sometimes when you’re adventuring out in the world, things can go very, very wrong. Luckily, filmmaker and cameraman Keith Partridge always carries a handy roll of duct tape in his bag—and you’ll never guess what … Continue reading

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Wednesday WIN (2016-Oct-19)

RUIN AND ROSE (Official Trailer)

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Tuesday Tunes‬ #228 – That day, for no particular reason, I decided to go for a little run

❝ That day, for no particular reason, I decided to go for a little run. So I ran to the end of the road. And when I got there, I thought maybe I’d run to the end of town. And … Continue reading

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Melbourne Marathon Festival : Half Marathon 2016

Event: Melbourne Marathon Festival : Half Marathon 2016 Date: Sunday the 16th October 2016 Location: Melbourne Distances: Half Marathon Organised by: Melbourne Marathon While Melbourne’s list of sporting events includes internationally renowned cricket matches, football games and tennis tournaments, the … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2016-10-17)

In brief: * JAYCAR rips off the Freetronics Experimenters Kit for Arduino If you are looking for an Experimenter’s Kit for Arduino, don’t buy from Jaycar, buy the original. * World of Warcraft: The Official Cookbook Prepare a feast fit … Continue reading

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