Archive for August, 2008

Star-Treader

Sven August 21st, 2008

Derelict waterslide frame or giant robot skeleton?  You be the judge.


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Goldrush

Sven August 17th, 2008

Back to Xotica once again, for some more brick-tastic fun.  This time, just a quick afternoon trip.

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Cold Water Blues

Sven August 10th, 2008

After foolishly launching myself off a creek bank last weekend with nothing but a one-man inflatable boat between me and the icy water, I now appreciate just how cold the water is around here at this time of year.  Fortunately, this evening I was better prepared for the water – but perhaps not prepared enough.  Advance warning – long story ahead :)

Being the virtuous soul I am, I’d volunteered to take a trip across town to feed and water some birds for someone on holidays, and I thought I’d take the opportunity to bring the camera along.  The moon was half-full and gradually descending, but provided a reasonable amount of light, so I thought I might visit one of the northside dams while I was in the area.  First, though, I stopped by a familiar old brick stormwater drain.


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Vacancy

Sven August 5th, 2008

I like empty office buildings.  There’s something about the open space that just begs you to find a wheely-chair and hurtle full-speed across the carpet. 


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