Le Sabre de Canberra
@lesabrecanberra.bsky.social
I exist in at least three dimensions:
gentleman v grump
youthful v tired
disciplined v decadent
gentleman v grump
youthful v tired
disciplined v decadent
And isn't all the old stuff wonderful!
My lifespan covers more than 30% of white settlement in Australia, so finding things like this somewhat boggles my mind.
My lifespan covers more than 30% of white settlement in Australia, so finding things like this somewhat boggles my mind.
December 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
And isn't all the old stuff wonderful!
My lifespan covers more than 30% of white settlement in Australia, so finding things like this somewhat boggles my mind.
My lifespan covers more than 30% of white settlement in Australia, so finding things like this somewhat boggles my mind.
Indeed!
And it's only going to warm up some more as Christmas comes closer. This is the next week in Canberra.
Though to be honest, there was some snow on the mountains within an hour's drive from us only about two or three weeks ago.
And it's only going to warm up some more as Christmas comes closer. This is the next week in Canberra.
Though to be honest, there was some snow on the mountains within an hour's drive from us only about two or three weeks ago.
December 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Indeed!
And it's only going to warm up some more as Christmas comes closer. This is the next week in Canberra.
Though to be honest, there was some snow on the mountains within an hour's drive from us only about two or three weeks ago.
And it's only going to warm up some more as Christmas comes closer. This is the next week in Canberra.
Though to be honest, there was some snow on the mountains within an hour's drive from us only about two or three weeks ago.
Is that Silbury Hill at the 15 seconds mark? Great spot to visit!
There, Avebury, white horses on the sides of hills. Remarkable!
There, Avebury, white horses on the sides of hills. Remarkable!
November 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Is that Silbury Hill at the 15 seconds mark? Great spot to visit!
There, Avebury, white horses on the sides of hills. Remarkable!
There, Avebury, white horses on the sides of hills. Remarkable!
I could do this:
30 April - fly out of Sydney
1 May - land in London
2 May - Vote at Australia House in London
3 May - Watch results come in at a reasonable hour of the day!
Even the London bollards wore Labor Party t-shirts
So good!
30 April - fly out of Sydney
1 May - land in London
2 May - Vote at Australia House in London
3 May - Watch results come in at a reasonable hour of the day!
Even the London bollards wore Labor Party t-shirts
So good!
October 17, 2025 at 5:53 AM
I could do this:
30 April - fly out of Sydney
1 May - land in London
2 May - Vote at Australia House in London
3 May - Watch results come in at a reasonable hour of the day!
Even the London bollards wore Labor Party t-shirts
So good!
30 April - fly out of Sydney
1 May - land in London
2 May - Vote at Australia House in London
3 May - Watch results come in at a reasonable hour of the day!
Even the London bollards wore Labor Party t-shirts
So good!
Reminds me of this log I rode past on my way to Glastonbury back in May.
October 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Reminds me of this log I rode past on my way to Glastonbury back in May.
We had a visitor at the start of our ride this morning. Isn't he majestic!
October 15, 2025 at 1:37 AM
We had a visitor at the start of our ride this morning. Isn't he majestic!
75 was the maximum that day. My fastest ever was a few years later on a descent between Orange and Cargo, 81.3kph.
I ride a recumbent trike.
I ride a recumbent trike.
October 11, 2025 at 1:49 AM
75 was the maximum that day. My fastest ever was a few years later on a descent between Orange and Cargo, 81.3kph.
I ride a recumbent trike.
I ride a recumbent trike.
They look good.
I tried to capture some different flowers from the speeding Indian Pacific out on the Nullabor last year, and this was the best I managed. It's a different plant, but it was almost as noticeable and impressive.
I tried to capture some different flowers from the speeding Indian Pacific out on the Nullabor last year, and this was the best I managed. It's a different plant, but it was almost as noticeable and impressive.
October 8, 2025 at 10:43 AM
They look good.
I tried to capture some different flowers from the speeding Indian Pacific out on the Nullabor last year, and this was the best I managed. It's a different plant, but it was almost as noticeable and impressive.
I tried to capture some different flowers from the speeding Indian Pacific out on the Nullabor last year, and this was the best I managed. It's a different plant, but it was almost as noticeable and impressive.
Tulips at Floriade a couple of weeks ago.
September 28, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Tulips at Floriade a couple of weeks ago.
I took this shot of a bird in a tree from the moving Indian Pacific train on 9 August 2024 in the early morning. I like how moody it appears with the blurring from the movement and the effect of looking out through the double-glazed train window.
September 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
I took this shot of a bird in a tree from the moving Indian Pacific train on 9 August 2024 in the early morning. I like how moody it appears with the blurring from the movement and the effect of looking out through the double-glazed train window.
Great to see from the other side of the world. I did see at least one mural in the video that you showed me back in May.
More power to your all!
More power to your all!
September 20, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Great to see from the other side of the world. I did see at least one mural in the video that you showed me back in May.
More power to your all!
More power to your all!
I dropped in to Floriade this afternoon. The way these tulips were waving in the breeze was gorgeous.
September 13, 2025 at 7:20 AM
I dropped in to Floriade this afternoon. The way these tulips were waving in the breeze was gorgeous.
When you get a chance @bogwitch.bsky.social you might enjoy a visit to the Chateau at Chateaubriant. There's a certain vibe that seems very you!
August 6, 2025 at 11:44 AM
When you get a chance @bogwitch.bsky.social you might enjoy a visit to the Chateau at Chateaubriant. There's a certain vibe that seems very you!
I think I found your new car, @bogwitch.bsky.social !
July 25, 2025 at 10:18 AM
I think I found your new car, @bogwitch.bsky.social !
Drat! That's not on a feasible route from Portsmouth to Heathrow, is it!
I feared that might be the case, and then I woke in the night with these words already formed.
I feared that might be the case, and then I woke in the night with these words already formed.
July 8, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Drat! That's not on a feasible route from Portsmouth to Heathrow, is it!
I feared that might be the case, and then I woke in the night with these words already formed.
I feared that might be the case, and then I woke in the night with these words already formed.
A sight to lighten your day I hope, @bogwitch.bsky.social
I rolled into Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire yesterday and discovered a Fete Medieval in full swing. Anything here appeal to you?
I rolled into Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire yesterday and discovered a Fete Medieval in full swing. Anything here appeal to you?
July 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
A sight to lighten your day I hope, @bogwitch.bsky.social
I rolled into Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire yesterday and discovered a Fete Medieval in full swing. Anything here appeal to you?
I rolled into Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire yesterday and discovered a Fete Medieval in full swing. Anything here appeal to you?
Hello @sandyhorne.bsky.social I found a new take on your theme today as I was heading cross country east of Poitiers. I reached Poitiers at 11.00am and it was 36° already.
June 30, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Hello @sandyhorne.bsky.social I found a new take on your theme today as I was heading cross country east of Poitiers. I reached Poitiers at 11.00am and it was 36° already.
Ouch!
That's the winter I escaped, but I didn't expect this at 7.00pm tonight in the middle of France either!
That's the winter I escaped, but I didn't expect this at 7.00pm tonight in the middle of France either!
June 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Ouch!
That's the winter I escaped, but I didn't expect this at 7.00pm tonight in the middle of France either!
That's the winter I escaped, but I didn't expect this at 7.00pm tonight in the middle of France either!
Great photo lined up with the stripes in the paddock.
Your solitary trees have inspired me, so I thought of you when I took this shot a couple of days ago as I rode on a rail trail between Loudeac and Loscouët-sur-Meu in Brittany.
Your solitary trees have inspired me, so I thought of you when I took this shot a couple of days ago as I rode on a rail trail between Loudeac and Loscouët-sur-Meu in Brittany.
June 12, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Great photo lined up with the stripes in the paddock.
Your solitary trees have inspired me, so I thought of you when I took this shot a couple of days ago as I rode on a rail trail between Loudeac and Loscouët-sur-Meu in Brittany.
Your solitary trees have inspired me, so I thought of you when I took this shot a couple of days ago as I rode on a rail trail between Loudeac and Loscouët-sur-Meu in Brittany.
Already been there!
Do you remember this at the very top of the garden behind the well? I can imagine you and the Englishman sitting there together.
Do you remember this at the very top of the garden behind the well? I can imagine you and the Englishman sitting there together.
May 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Already been there!
Do you remember this at the very top of the garden behind the well? I can imagine you and the Englishman sitting there together.
Do you remember this at the very top of the garden behind the well? I can imagine you and the Englishman sitting there together.
Hey @bogwitch.bsky.social I rode over a crest today to be greeted by this sight and immediately thought of you. Sending this to remind you that hope springs eternal, and that you are making progress.
May 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Hey @bogwitch.bsky.social I rode over a crest today to be greeted by this sight and immediately thought of you. Sending this to remind you that hope springs eternal, and that you are making progress.
And I walked past this pub today and your travels came to mind again. I meant to take a photo on the way back, but wound up going a different route, so a screenshot will have to do instead.
May 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM
And I walked past this pub today and your travels came to mind again. I meant to take a photo on the way back, but wound up going a different route, so a screenshot will have to do instead.
Hey @sandyhorne.bsky.social I thought of you when I saw this tree beside the road today.
It's on a country lane heading south from Cornbury Park Estate Office towards Leafield, on the edge of the Cotswolds.
It's on a country lane heading south from Cornbury Park Estate Office towards Leafield, on the edge of the Cotswolds.
May 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Hey @sandyhorne.bsky.social I thought of you when I saw this tree beside the road today.
It's on a country lane heading south from Cornbury Park Estate Office towards Leafield, on the edge of the Cotswolds.
It's on a country lane heading south from Cornbury Park Estate Office towards Leafield, on the edge of the Cotswolds.
Hi @bogwitch.bsky.social
I did think you might notice those posts. I've also posted this photo and some more info on my blog about today.
I did think you might notice those posts. I've also posted this photo and some more info on my blog about today.
May 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Hi @bogwitch.bsky.social
I did think you might notice those posts. I've also posted this photo and some more info on my blog about today.
I did think you might notice those posts. I've also posted this photo and some more info on my blog about today.
I also got a chance to ride along a little bit of Ermine Street, one of the ancient Roman roads of Britain, at this point in the village of Caxton.
May 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I also got a chance to ride along a little bit of Ermine Street, one of the ancient Roman roads of Britain, at this point in the village of Caxton.