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We all have these places where shy humiliations gambol on sunny afternoons.


These boots were made for walking. Seven Mile Beach, September 2010.

Game Two of the Southern Touch Mixed Teams Division Seven was run and done last night, and the illustrious Statewide and Mental Health Services team Mind Games emerged slightly scathed last night with a gallant two tries to ten trouncing.

On the personal front, no shoulder damage this week, just a nice big bruise on the right upper thigh (at the front) that I cannot explain. The quads are tight, and the left calf taut, but a vigorous series of stretches pre- and post- match appear to have served me well.

As for the cheerleader report, they disappeared not long after the opening kickoff to search for playground equipment. Said equipment was found, but not before they spotted a small marsupial bounding through the sandy dunes of Howrah Beach. Alas, there was no camera to record the moment.

Comments

Tash said…
Add this to your top 10 best shots. It's adorable and facsinating at the same time. You go little boots guy.
Kris McCracken said…
He’s generally quite quick. In the gumboots though he’s much slower…

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