tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post8531613275035124658..comments2023-10-05T10:09:33.431-07:00Comments on Bits n Bobs: Sir Joseph Bankssimonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-55075608214397483832007-11-28T18:51:00.000-08:002007-11-28T18:51:00.000-08:00I agree Merisi! It was in fact a coal ship! The...I agree Merisi! It was in fact a coal ship! They used to run up the coast of UK. His was modified to suit the voyage. But not a lot of room and you just wonder how they survived!simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-81077319841644244062007-11-27T15:13:00.000-08:002007-11-27T15:13:00.000-08:00Endeavour! ;-)Endeavour! ;-)Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-55776054389383171662007-11-27T15:10:00.000-08:002007-11-27T15:10:00.000-08:00I set foot on a replica of Cook's Endevour. It see...I set foot on a replica of Cook's Endevour. It seemed tiny, considering of the long voyages he undertook and the oceans it crossed.Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-67060543461418295342007-11-27T13:36:00.000-08:002007-11-27T13:36:00.000-08:00Ellee! is that right! did you know the Australi...Ellee! is that right! did you know the Australian government moved an entire building that they thought was Captains Cook Cottage to Melbourne and rebuilt it?!<BR/><BR/>Melbourne:- Cook never went there ( ie explored the south of Aus) and it was never his cottage!!!simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-71103816512520667332007-11-27T08:53:00.000-08:002007-11-27T08:53:00.000-08:00I felt I was with you on your ride, I loved the pi...I felt I was with you on your ride, I loved the pics. Capt Cook has a memorial in Cambridge near where I live, so we are almost neighbours!Ellee Seymourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647480320978146418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-34626474808015343222007-11-26T20:18:00.000-08:002007-11-26T20:18:00.000-08:00you know what? I am going to give it a go.... :...you know what? I am going to give it a go.... :o)<BR/><BR/>(the tea).. I tread lightly? but of course!! (smile)simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-24200114294782338322007-11-26T20:15:00.000-08:002007-11-26T20:15:00.000-08:00I videoed the next one in the series JLS.. just th...I videoed the next one in the series JLS.. just this past Sunday... saw a painting of Egmont near the start - I am Taranaki born and bred!- but haven't watched it yet.Kiwi Nomadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351034705766073667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-38340655581155143482007-11-26T19:08:00.000-08:002007-11-26T19:08:00.000-08:00I'm going to get into trouble for missing taping t...I'm going to get into trouble for missing taping that episode! Next time, try putting a billy on and make some home brewed tea HAHA!! I'd love to know what Teatree tastes like ... Bushwalkers tread lightly :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14732532158833146797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-53373254695025929012007-11-26T12:50:00.000-08:002007-11-26T12:50:00.000-08:00To see the birds...Kiwi I caught the end of that f...To see the birds...<BR/><BR/>Kiwi I caught the end of that first episode, didn't realise it was a series! I liked the three different versions of the battle where he died. Quite fascinating.Ju's little sisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320210257287470305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-72727821824587268452007-11-26T12:06:00.000-08:002007-11-26T12:06:00.000-08:00Yes, of course. Binoculars at the top of the list,...Yes, of course. Binoculars at the top of the list, naturally.Maaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444125754967223180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-23285332943889144382007-11-25T21:00:00.000-08:002007-11-25T21:00:00.000-08:00that is correct kiwi. the balance between controll...that is correct kiwi. the balance between controlled burn off is critical to the health of the bush.<BR/>Sadly, ( due to funding) the National parks have had a "Lock it up" mentality. This has dramatically increased fuel loads and then, when fire does hit.... it hits too hot and with dreadful results...simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-42539625647598028392007-11-25T20:36:00.000-08:002007-11-25T20:36:00.000-08:00When I was in the Northern Territory maalie, it wa...When I was in the Northern Territory maalie, it was the season for 'deoiberately lit' bushfires. Seems like the Aboriginal peoples up there have used it as a conservation technique for yonks. It helps the bush and stops the really severe big fires later in the hot season. So we were told anyhow!Kiwi Nomadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351034705766073667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-41164786114928420732007-11-25T18:42:00.000-08:002007-11-25T18:42:00.000-08:00Lin! thanks! It really was an eye opener the his...Lin! thanks! It really was an eye opener the history of James Cook and how he was such a wonderful navigator. He took his ships further south than anyone!<BR/><BR/>Banks had an eye for the birds! ahahahaha! very good!simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-55206177769008285242007-11-25T17:35:00.000-08:002007-11-25T17:35:00.000-08:00I stopped by earlier on a little unusual midday ge...I stopped by earlier on a little unusual midday generator time but knew that I had to come back to take in the scenery and text fully. Sadly, I have to avoid videos after discovering that our downloads are rather restricted. <BR/><BR/>That cicada is gorgeous! Ours are a drab brown, equally noisy and the ones if this area seem to be crotchety and willing to fly at you when you come near their pine roots. <BR/><BR/>So Mr. Banks had an eye for 'the birds', did he? That's hilarious - wish I could view the documentary.Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09100999113439449482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-81113314871628073262007-11-25T14:44:00.000-08:002007-11-25T14:44:00.000-08:00yes the Banksia relies on being burnt!In fact it ...yes the Banksia relies on being burnt!<BR/><BR/>In fact it seems to be the first plant to recover!simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-61577834350654956822007-11-25T14:43:00.000-08:002007-11-25T14:43:00.000-08:00Hello Maalie:- Vanessa lives in Scotland! Not far ...Hello Maalie:- Vanessa lives in Scotland! Not far from you actually!! <BR/><BR/>I love the history of Cook and of course Vanessa is a red head... ( as I once was) and she has a kayak so...<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the compliment re the video. I was not happy with the lens.. I think it got moisture in it..<BR/><BR/>Did you see the essential kit?<BR/>1. Binoculars<BR/>2. Notebook and pen<BR/>3. Insect repellant<BR/>4. sun screen<BR/>5. Tyre pump<BR/>6. Water<BR/>7. Bananasimonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-30102210122034819942007-11-25T14:31:00.000-08:002007-11-25T14:31:00.000-08:00By the way, exellent video clip, mate!By the way, exellent video clip, mate!Maaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444125754967223180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-40551737503725147022007-11-25T14:28:00.000-08:002007-11-25T14:28:00.000-08:00It's amazing what the Australian bush can survive....It's amazing what the Australian bush can survive. I believe that some of it is actually <I>dependent</I> on getting an occasional fire, isn't it?<BR/><BR/>That Vanessa looks a bit runcible. No room for her in your suitcase when you come over, I suppose? How the hell do you get emails from good-looking sheilas like that?Maaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444125754967223180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-17738610365041980352007-11-25T13:57:00.000-08:002007-11-25T13:57:00.000-08:00Anon:- yes it is and you can really see just ho...Anon:- yes it is and you can really see just how hard the fire was on the area!<BR/><BR/>The Grose river flows to the south of us and when that fire was in full flight it sounded like a freight train.. Spooky just how quiet the bush gets before the rush of the sound.<BR/><BR/> I walk like a bushwaker! (smile) thanks. I used to walk like a dancer ( on my toes) everywhere...<BR/><BR/> It was a bit difficult near the cliff edge... the steel bike clips make it slippery! MY children thought I was gong to runoff the edge!!!<BR/><BR/>tea..AHAHAHAH! and yes that was the show last week on ABC (ran for 4 weeks).<BR/><BR/>Ju's:- thnks :o)<BR/><BR/>Kiwi:- Banks was going on the 2nd Voyage but he demanded so much modification to the baot that it would have "turned Turtle". So he had a tantrum and did not go. It seemed he was not a "helper" more of a true Science researcher.. But he could not keep his hands off the girls.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the compliment re the movie.. It took over an hour to load!! I was not happy....and I dropped the camera so the focus does not seem to work as well :o(simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-29613538205073070902007-11-25T09:33:00.000-08:002007-11-25T09:33:00.000-08:00I enjoyed your movie too... and tried to go to You...I enjoyed your movie too... and tried to go to YouTube to leave a comment but the site seems to have some issues just at present... so.... later.....!!Kiwi Nomadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351034705766073667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-11991750109063684442007-11-25T09:29:00.000-08:002007-11-25T09:29:00.000-08:00I just saw the first part in a series of art docum...I just saw the first part in a series of art documentaries about NZ art and it dealt a bit with Cook's voyages as well. Banks had a 'helper' who did a lot of the 'donkey work' I gather! Plus, if I remember the doco correctly, Banks only came on the first voyage as he found the quarters too cramped etc to return on the second one ;-)Kiwi Nomadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351034705766073667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-90954352579514944522007-11-25T02:37:00.000-08:002007-11-25T02:37:00.000-08:00coolcoolJu's little sisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320210257287470305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-53237485163620916562007-11-25T02:33:00.000-08:002007-11-25T02:33:00.000-08:00The bush looks like it's growing back nicely! I re...The bush looks like it's growing back nicely! I really enjoyed your movie and you walk like a bushwalker! Simon ... that flower you posted, did you try making tea from the leaves? PS: Was that program last Sunday about 7.30 ... think I was supposed to tape it for someone!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14732532158833146797noreply@blogger.com