| Ekka Days in Brisneyland |
[Aug. 14th, 2006|09:57 am] |
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On Saturday the Junkyard Dog and I headed over to the Ekka - Aussie-speak for the "Exhibition" Showgrounds where the annual RNA (Royal National Association) holds their 10-day extravaganza. Basically, it's Queenslands answer to a big kick-ass country fair! A LOT of fun, especially when one parks oneself at the Woodchopping Arena, which happens to be adjacent to the Woodchopping Bar, where one can drink between the chops. We had the most fortunate experience of seeing the National Under 18's compete and Australia's Governer General was on hand (with wife and mother-in-law) to hand out the awards. Later in the day, walking around in a lovely beer haze, JD won a humungous stuffed Bulldog, the size of a dishwasher. There's something for everyone at the Ekka. And everyone was there. Another good reason for all my foreigner friends to come to Brisbane in August. The weather is perfect - 70's in the day, cool at night, the Ekka is on, and there's many many other things to do in and around Brisvegas. Met up with a few friends at the Ekka and then again on Sunday did a bit of calling in on folks. Popped in to see the Guru, who has just come back from Malaysia for an extended visit. We smoked a peace pipe together as he related his magnificent experiences whilst in Kuala Lumpar. I drifted home, drank a glass of Red, and visited foreign planets as I slept. |
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Brisbane in August sounds lovely...hopefully I can be there someday. :)
ekka next august sounds like a plan to me! miss you both! | |
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