Brett Danvers
@digger71.bsky.social
Sketcher, bent triker, retired soldier and security officer, stroke and heart attack survivor Mastodon @Digger_71@aus.social
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Brett Danvers
@digger71.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Two pictures of my Greenspeed GT20 recumbent trike. I've been riding it since 2016. I fitted a mid drive motor in 2021.
Monday evening life drawing at Toowoomba Art Society. Fountain pen and water brush.
September 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Monday evening life drawing at Toowoomba Art Society. Fountain pen and water brush.
Tuesday's trike ride had a short stop to fix a flat tyre. I dragged the trike onto the grass, got my tools out, and tipped it on its side.
A trike front tyre puncture can be fixed without removing the wheel. I examined the tyre and found nothing.
I fitted a tube, inflated it, and was on my way.
A trike front tyre puncture can be fixed without removing the wheel. I examined the tyre and found nothing.
I fitted a tube, inflated it, and was on my way.
September 18, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Tuesday's trike ride had a short stop to fix a flat tyre. I dragged the trike onto the grass, got my tools out, and tipped it on its side.
A trike front tyre puncture can be fixed without removing the wheel. I examined the tyre and found nothing.
I fitted a tube, inflated it, and was on my way.
A trike front tyre puncture can be fixed without removing the wheel. I examined the tyre and found nothing.
I fitted a tube, inflated it, and was on my way.
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If your city can afford to build roads everywhere, it can afford to build cycle networks too. It’s not about money — it’s about priorities. It’s a political choice
May 26, 2025 at 12:48 PM
If your city can afford to build roads everywhere, it can afford to build cycle networks too. It’s not about money — it’s about priorities. It’s a political choice
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Add your name to the call to REJECT the North West Shelf✍️
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/reject_north...
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/reject_north...
SIGN NOW: REJECT AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST FOSSIL FUEL PROJECT!
Sign the petition: REJECT AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST FOSSIL FUEL PROJECT!
nb.australiainstitute.org.au
May 22, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Add your name to the call to REJECT the North West Shelf✍️
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Riding my recumbent trike to the David Hack Classic last Sunday. I turned left at the end of the runway and a biplane flew across my front.
May 22, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Riding my recumbent trike to the David Hack Classic last Sunday. I turned left at the end of the runway and a biplane flew across my front.
This morning I went for a ride over to the Toowoomba airport to attend the David Hack Classic.
The weather was good and there was lots to see. I slowly pedalled around checking out the classic and vintage cars, and aircraft.
I sketched the replica Spitfire and part of a Ford woody and caravan.
The weather was good and there was lots to see. I slowly pedalled around checking out the classic and vintage cars, and aircraft.
I sketched the replica Spitfire and part of a Ford woody and caravan.
May 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
This morning I went for a ride over to the Toowoomba airport to attend the David Hack Classic.
The weather was good and there was lots to see. I slowly pedalled around checking out the classic and vintage cars, and aircraft.
I sketched the replica Spitfire and part of a Ford woody and caravan.
The weather was good and there was lots to see. I slowly pedalled around checking out the classic and vintage cars, and aircraft.
I sketched the replica Spitfire and part of a Ford woody and caravan.
This morning's trike ride followed my usual route until I detoured to the eastville shops. I bought a capaccino then rode back up to Picnic Point. I parked the trike on the grass and did another sketch of the water tower.
April 17, 2025 at 10:52 AM
This morning's trike ride followed my usual route until I detoured to the eastville shops. I bought a capaccino then rode back up to Picnic Point. I parked the trike on the grass and did another sketch of the water tower.
Last weekend I went for a two day ride with TRBUG. We rode from Stanthorpe to Tenterfield and back.
We rode 69 km and climbed 1032 m and my batteries were flat when I got to Tenterfield.
On the return I drove the escort vehicle until lunch then rode the trike the rest of the way.
We rode 69 km and climbed 1032 m and my batteries were flat when I got to Tenterfield.
On the return I drove the escort vehicle until lunch then rode the trike the rest of the way.
April 9, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Last weekend I went for a two day ride with TRBUG. We rode from Stanthorpe to Tenterfield and back.
We rode 69 km and climbed 1032 m and my batteries were flat when I got to Tenterfield.
On the return I drove the escort vehicle until lunch then rode the trike the rest of the way.
We rode 69 km and climbed 1032 m and my batteries were flat when I got to Tenterfield.
On the return I drove the escort vehicle until lunch then rode the trike the rest of the way.
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Story.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
April 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Story.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
Last weekend TRBUG did a ride from Stanthorpe to Tenterfield and back
On the return trip I drove the rear escort vehicle until the lunch break then rode the trike the rest of the way.
At picturesque Tenterfield we had a pleasant group dinner on Saturday night at one of the hotels.
On the return trip I drove the rear escort vehicle until the lunch break then rode the trike the rest of the way.
At picturesque Tenterfield we had a pleasant group dinner on Saturday night at one of the hotels.
April 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Last weekend TRBUG did a ride from Stanthorpe to Tenterfield and back
On the return trip I drove the rear escort vehicle until the lunch break then rode the trike the rest of the way.
At picturesque Tenterfield we had a pleasant group dinner on Saturday night at one of the hotels.
On the return trip I drove the rear escort vehicle until the lunch break then rode the trike the rest of the way.
At picturesque Tenterfield we had a pleasant group dinner on Saturday night at one of the hotels.
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The Royal Canadian Air Force general who recommended Canada buy the F-35 fighter jet from the US now says the purchase should no longer go forward because America has become so untrustworthy. It would be "irresponsible", he said.
#aukus should be reconsidered now
#aukus should be reconsidered now
March 28, 2025 at 3:25 AM
The Royal Canadian Air Force general who recommended Canada buy the F-35 fighter jet from the US now says the purchase should no longer go forward because America has become so untrustworthy. It would be "irresponsible", he said.
#aukus should be reconsidered now
#aukus should be reconsidered now
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Federal budgets are about choices – what spending to prioritise, what to cut.
Read here: www.theguardian.com/news/ng...
Read here: www.theguardian.com/news/ng...
March 25, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Federal budgets are about choices – what spending to prioritise, what to cut.
Read here: www.theguardian.com/news/ng...
Read here: www.theguardian.com/news/ng...
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The most obvious lesson to draw from the leaked Signal chat is that these people really are morons. It's not a public act, it's not a schtick, there's not some secret back room where they drop the facade. They are genuinely stupid, incompetent people.
March 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The most obvious lesson to draw from the leaked Signal chat is that these people really are morons. It's not a public act, it's not a schtick, there's not some secret back room where they drop the facade. They are genuinely stupid, incompetent people.
A vintage racing car parked on the street up from my home. I walked up with my sketching kit and a stool. I sat in the shade of a hedge to sketch.
The car, a Maxwell, had a Wade supercharger with two carburetors in front of the radiator. It wasn't connected but only strapped in place.
The car, a Maxwell, had a Wade supercharger with two carburetors in front of the radiator. It wasn't connected but only strapped in place.
March 22, 2025 at 12:24 PM
A vintage racing car parked on the street up from my home. I walked up with my sketching kit and a stool. I sat in the shade of a hedge to sketch.
The car, a Maxwell, had a Wade supercharger with two carburetors in front of the radiator. It wasn't connected but only strapped in place.
The car, a Maxwell, had a Wade supercharger with two carburetors in front of the radiator. It wasn't connected but only strapped in place.
Monday night's life drawing at Toowoomba art society. Fountain pen and waterbrush.
March 19, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Monday night's life drawing at Toowoomba art society. Fountain pen and waterbrush.
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“Promising to reduce the size of the public service is a cheap political stunt.”
New research shows that sacking public servants actually costs the country a fortune, as public jobs are replaced by consultants, contractors and labour hire workers.
New research from @futurework.org.au #auspol
New research shows that sacking public servants actually costs the country a fortune, as public jobs are replaced by consultants, contractors and labour hire workers.
New research from @futurework.org.au #auspol
Cutting the public service saves nothing
Reducing the size of Australia’s public service is often characterised as a way to save the country money and make government departments more efficient.
australiainstitute.org.au
February 27, 2025 at 2:46 AM
“Promising to reduce the size of the public service is a cheap political stunt.”
New research shows that sacking public servants actually costs the country a fortune, as public jobs are replaced by consultants, contractors and labour hire workers.
New research from @futurework.org.au #auspol
New research shows that sacking public servants actually costs the country a fortune, as public jobs are replaced by consultants, contractors and labour hire workers.
New research from @futurework.org.au #auspol
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This is so good: a refreshing change from the mouthy bullies and cancellers of the Zionist/Likud lobby.
February 25, 2025 at 3:18 AM
This is so good: a refreshing change from the mouthy bullies and cancellers of the Zionist/Likud lobby.
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"No ally can now rely on the United States" says @keanebernard.bsky.social:
"Australia desperately needs fresh thinking about its defence priorities, via a new Defence white paper that takes into account a world gone MAGA."
Start with ditching #AUKUS. #auspol
www.crikey.com.au/2025/02/19/a...
"Australia desperately needs fresh thinking about its defence priorities, via a new Defence white paper that takes into account a world gone MAGA."
Start with ditching #AUKUS. #auspol
www.crikey.com.au/2025/02/19/a...
It won't stop at Ukraine. In a world gone MAGA, Australia needs a new defence strategy
Donald Trump has changed the world. Those charged with defending Australia needs to accept this.
www.crikey.com.au
February 19, 2025 at 2:09 AM
"No ally can now rely on the United States" says @keanebernard.bsky.social:
"Australia desperately needs fresh thinking about its defence priorities, via a new Defence white paper that takes into account a world gone MAGA."
Start with ditching #AUKUS. #auspol
www.crikey.com.au/2025/02/19/a...
"Australia desperately needs fresh thinking about its defence priorities, via a new Defence white paper that takes into account a world gone MAGA."
Start with ditching #AUKUS. #auspol
www.crikey.com.au/2025/02/19/a...
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This is probably the most accurate take.
February 15, 2025 at 11:46 PM
This is probably the most accurate take.
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Sky News was running this bloke nonstop on Friday
The anti wind farm groups in Australia are the clearest manifestation imaginable of Astro-turfing.
#auspol
#auspol
February 14, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Sky News was running this bloke nonstop on Friday
Three fountain pen and waterbrush sketches from Monday night's life drawing at Toowoomba art society.
This was my second session of the year. The previous Monday both my pens failed from lack of user maintenance! I borrowed a pencil but it wasn't very successful.
This was my second session of the year. The previous Monday both my pens failed from lack of user maintenance! I borrowed a pencil but it wasn't very successful.
February 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Three fountain pen and waterbrush sketches from Monday night's life drawing at Toowoomba art society.
This was my second session of the year. The previous Monday both my pens failed from lack of user maintenance! I borrowed a pencil but it wasn't very successful.
This was my second session of the year. The previous Monday both my pens failed from lack of user maintenance! I borrowed a pencil but it wasn't very successful.
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Great job by Ruben (@rubenbolling.bsky.social).
February 7, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Great job by Ruben (@rubenbolling.bsky.social).
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MEDIA RELEASE: Australia must support Palestinian self-determination & facilitate long-term peacebuilding in the Middle East
After Donald Trump declared the US will "take over" Gaza, Australia must act with urgency to uphold its values on the global stage & support the human rights of Palestinians.
After Donald Trump declared the US will "take over" Gaza, Australia must act with urgency to uphold its values on the global stage & support the human rights of Palestinians.
Australia Must Support Palestinian Self-Determination and Facilitate Long-Term Peacebuilding in the Middle East
In the aftermath of the January 2025 ceasefire, the outlook for Palestinians remains dire.
australiainstitute.org.au
February 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
MEDIA RELEASE: Australia must support Palestinian self-determination & facilitate long-term peacebuilding in the Middle East
After Donald Trump declared the US will "take over" Gaza, Australia must act with urgency to uphold its values on the global stage & support the human rights of Palestinians.
After Donald Trump declared the US will "take over" Gaza, Australia must act with urgency to uphold its values on the global stage & support the human rights of Palestinians.