Comments for Dave from Albury's Weblog http://blog.dfg77.net Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:22:32 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Losing community ownership. by Ray Dixon http://blog.dfg77.net/2009/11/24/losing-community-ownership/#comment-3305 Ray Dixon Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:22:32 +0000 http://davefromalbury.wordpress.com/?p=915#comment-3305 But who was maintaining the fountain, Dave? The council no doubt. I'm not sure about civic gifts like these. I don't want to diminish the great work organisations like Apex have done but perhaps this fountain, much like Apex Park in Bright, was actually a millstone around the council's neck. In Bright we had an individual who 'kindly' made a donation of Olive trees in huge clay pots surrounding the clock tower. It was accepted by the council but thereafter these pots became more of a nuisance than an asset. I think the individual concerned just wanted to big note herself and see her name in the paper (and on a placard) as some great philanthropist, but the reality is she is just a wanker, so to speak. But you're right about the value of clubs like Apex and I admire your commitment to them and your community. But who was maintaining the fountain, Dave? The council no doubt.

I’m not sure about civic gifts like these. I don’t want to diminish the great work organisations like Apex have done but perhaps this fountain, much like Apex Park in Bright, was actually a millstone around the council’s neck. In Bright we had an individual who ‘kindly’ made a donation of Olive trees in huge clay pots surrounding the clock tower. It was accepted by the council but thereafter these pots became more of a nuisance than an asset. I think the individual concerned just wanted to big note herself and see her name in the paper (and on a placard) as some great philanthropist, but the reality is she is just a wanker, so to speak.

But you’re right about the value of clubs like Apex and I admire your commitment to them and your community.

]]> Comment on Has it been that long? by Dave from Albury http://blog.dfg77.net/2009/11/21/has-it-been-that-long/#comment-3302 Dave from Albury Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:49:16 +0000 http://davefromalbury.wordpress.com/?p=911#comment-3302 The coffee's always on jr. The coffee’s always on jr.

]]> Comment on Has it been that long? by jr http://blog.dfg77.net/2009/11/21/has-it-been-that-long/#comment-3299 jr Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:54:47 +0000 http://davefromalbury.wordpress.com/?p=911#comment-3299 Is the coffee on tomorrow Is the coffee on tomorrow

]]> Comment on Has it been that long? by Dave from Albury http://blog.dfg77.net/2009/11/21/has-it-been-that-long/#comment-3298 Dave from Albury Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:32:21 +0000 http://davefromalbury.wordpress.com/?p=911#comment-3298 Thanks jr, but it was a bit of a slog and I think that it reads that way. Need to get the gears moving. Thanks jr, but it was a bit of a slog and I think that it reads that way. Need to get the gears moving.

]]> Comment on Has it been that long? by jr http://blog.dfg77.net/2009/11/21/has-it-been-that-long/#comment-3297 jr Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:25:38 +0000 http://davefromalbury.wordpress.com/?p=911#comment-3297 Well, if this thread and the above (latest) are indicative of your awakening, all is forgiven, Dave. Well, if this thread and the above (latest) are indicative of your awakening, all is forgiven, Dave.

]]> Comment on Fast bikes and fibro houses – Part 3 by Dave from Albury http://blog.dfg77.net/2009/11/23/fast-bikes-and-fibro-houses-part-3/#comment-3296 Dave from Albury Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:32:49 +0000 http://davefromalbury.wordpress.com/?p=913#comment-3296 Conceptually I love Buells, but practically I'm not sure I'd own one, especially now that Harley Davidson has discontinued the brand. The Buell Ulysses is a similar bike to the Multistrada in many ways. Sadly Buells had a bit of a spotty reliability record and were often treated like red-headed step children by the Harley Dealers who were supposed to provide support for them. Conceptually I love Buells, but practically I’m not sure I’d own one, especially now that Harley Davidson has discontinued the brand. The Buell Ulysses is a similar bike to the Multistrada in many ways.

Sadly Buells had a bit of a spotty reliability record and were often treated like red-headed step children by the Harley Dealers who were supposed to provide support for them.

]]> Comment on Fast bikes and fibro houses – Part 3 by Bron http://blog.dfg77.net/2009/11/23/fast-bikes-and-fibro-houses-part-3/#comment-3295 Bron Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:27:34 +0000 http://davefromalbury.wordpress.com/?p=913#comment-3295 What do you think of Buells, Dave? What do you think of Buells, Dave?

]]> Comment on Fast bikes and fibro houses – Part 3 by Dave from Albury http://blog.dfg77.net/2009/11/23/fast-bikes-and-fibro-houses-part-3/#comment-3293 Dave from Albury Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:27:51 +0000 http://davefromalbury.wordpress.com/?p=913#comment-3293 No sidecar thank you jr. What I have in mind is something more along the lines of a Ducati Multistrada. Whether there's room for two bikes in the garage will be the issue. It'd be silly to keep the Monster if I had a Multistrada, but pragmatism hasn't always been one of my best attributes. No sidecar thank you jr. What I have in mind is something more along the lines of a Ducati Multistrada. Whether there’s room for two bikes in the garage will be the issue. It’d be silly to keep the Monster if I had a Multistrada, but pragmatism hasn’t always been one of my best attributes.

]]> Comment on Fast bikes and fibro houses – Part 3 by jr http://blog.dfg77.net/2009/11/23/fast-bikes-and-fibro-houses-part-3/#comment-3292 jr Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:07:37 +0000 http://davefromalbury.wordpress.com/?p=913#comment-3292 Time to get a sidecar, Dave, with air-conditioning and a make-up mirror on the visor. Unless Mrs dave wants to do the driving. Then a SPS might be required. Incidentally, I've travelled (as a passenger) over the Winton ripple strips at awesome G forces, but alas, I guess it would've been just an inkling of what it would be like on a bike. Time to get a sidecar, Dave, with air-conditioning and a make-up mirror on the visor. Unless Mrs dave wants to do the driving. Then a SPS might be required.

Incidentally, I’ve travelled (as a passenger) over the Winton ripple strips at awesome G forces, but alas, I guess it would’ve been just an inkling of what it would be like on a bike.

]]> Comment on Has it been that long? by Dave from Albury http://blog.dfg77.net/2009/11/21/has-it-been-that-long/#comment-3290 Dave from Albury Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:21:50 +0000 http://davefromalbury.wordpress.com/?p=911#comment-3290 A good nap sometimes helps to clear the head. A good nap sometimes helps to clear the head.

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