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Comment on From Darwin to the Alice by Peter Gleeson

Peter Gleeson — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:20:40 +0000

Great to hear from you Jeanette and thanks for the positive feedback. I haven’t met cousin Robert as yet but I’ll keep an eye out. You and Barry are welcome here anytime. Stay in touch.

Comment on From Darwin to the Alice by Jeanette & Barry

Jeanette & Barry — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:33:21 +0000

I just love reading your posts, and look forward to future postings. Daylesford is a delightful town, in fact, Barry has a cousin Robert Hunt living there. He has a business making meusli, or he did in 2006. Next time we are passing your way, we will pop in. In the meantime, keep up the very informative posts.

Comment on The Finishing Post by Peter Gleeson

Peter Gleeson — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 01:58:58 +0000

I’m glad you enjoyed it Mandy. It’s been fun for me too.

Comment on The Finishing Post by Mandy Beaumont

Mandy Beaumont — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:43:01 +0000

Hey Pam and Peter! i have loved the 7 month blog of your travels and photos and sentiments were sublime in capturing the heart and soul of those remote areas. Thank you so much for the fabulous descriptions of places and senses Peter. !!!

Comment on The 10,000K Post by thatwriter.net – The 20,000K Post

thatwriter.net – The 20,000K Post — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 14:52:26 +0000

[...] in March, after travelling 10,000 kms, Pam and I put together a photoblog of our travels up to that point. We also promised to do the same after the next 10,000. Well, on [...]

Comment on Where Oceans Meet and Other Things by thatwriter.net – Ningaloo Dreaming

thatwriter.net – Ningaloo Dreaming — Tue, 24 May 2011 13:32:39 +0000

[...] our first glimpse of the famous Ningaloo Reef. It is one of those mystical places I spoke of in an earlier post but, that day, in the teeth of a gale, grey and gloomy, it was not all I had hoped it would be. [...]

Comment on ANZAC Day by Peter Gleeson

Peter Gleeson — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:27:21 +0000

Fair comments Pam. I must admit many of today’s service men and women deployed in Afghanistan, etc. are themselves part of the younger generation I referred to and their children will grow up having an active relationship with the ANZAC tradition. I also agree that economic considerations are the driving force behind wars but that has little to do with the point I was making. Perhaps you didn’t get it. And yes, man is an agressive creature and always will be, I think.

Comment on ANZAC Day by Pam Verwey

Pam Verwey — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:38:59 +0000

Hi Peter,
There are a couple of points in your post that I disagree with. The younger generations do appear to be interested in Anzac Day and the spirit of Anzac. Many still attend marches and more and more flock to Gallipoli each year for services. With our troops in Afghanistan and other overseas deployment, they too are part of the Anzac tradition. Every country does need its heroes and traditions and by honouring the Anzac tradition we are honouring the men and women who gave so much to protect this free and wonderful nation, not honouring war.
I too would love to see a war free world, but war has little or nothing to do with settling differences. It has everything to do with power, and ultimately, economics. Vast fortunes are made by some in times of war and hence war is often encouraged by arms sales and support of various factions by powerful nations. Mankind is not a peaceful animal and I can’t see the world changing. Sounds pessimistic, but that is the reality.
Peace be with you.
Pam Verwey

Comment on See you at Christmas by Peter Gleeson

Peter Gleeson — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:06:49 +0000

Our stay at Sussex Inlet wasn’t exactly getting back to nature but it was relaxing.

Comment on See you at Christmas by Marg&Simon

Marg&Simon — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:34:32 +0000

Thought that might be the case with Green Patch. I think we drove through there last year when we stayed at Vincentia. Hope you found some quiet place to set up and take in some nature.