Boat trailer repairs
I've spent the last three weeks repairing the boat trailer prior to the Easter holidays fishing trip. We have booked in to spend three nights in Karumba, located in the Queensland gulf. My cousin Nick spent two of his Saturdays cutting and welding the trailer back into shape. Jenn, Mick & I then took care of the rest including "kill rust", →
Cairns Wildlife Safari Reserve
Jenn and I experienced dining with lions at the Cairns Wildlife Safari Reserve this evening! Photos here - http://ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/special/safari Video here - For details of the "Dine On The Edge" experience, visit their website - http://www.cairnswildlifesafarireserve.com.au/Dine_on_the_Edge.html
Happy New Year
Happy New Year! I spent NYE with family and friends at Bella Vista Bar at the Pier ... Photos here - http://ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/events/nye09
Fishing – Batt Reef
Jenn and I ventured out to Batt Reef for our first time in search of large Giant Trevallies (GTs) ... Photos here - http://ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/camping/batt01
Fishing – Sudbury Reef
I smashed the coral trout with my new Daiwa fishing rod & reel combo! Photos here - http://ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/camping/sudbury04
Reef Fishing at Sudbury
Another successful fishing trip out on Sudbury Reef with my brothers! Photos here - http://ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/camping/sudbury02
Sudbury Reef Fishing
A group of us took out Mick's boat on Sunday to spend a lovely day fishing and swimming at Sudbury Reef. We took home a good feed of Coral Trout and Sweetlip though all of the "keepers" were caught by Nick and Mel! Photos here - http://ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/camping/sudbury01/
King’s Chair
Daniel took us up to a little known spot in Kuranda yesterday nicknamed the King's Chair. Overlooking the Barron Gorge, this is one sweet spot for it's commanding views, cool breezes and refreshing water. Photos here - http://ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/camping/kingmar09
Chinese New Year 2009
I spent Saturday afternoon at a Chinese New Year Party to celebrate the incoming "Year of the Ox". Photos here - http://ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/events/cny09
Stony Creek to Glacier Rock Hike
Disregarded the heat & humidity to undertake the Stony Creek to Glacier Rock hike today with friends. Photos here - http://ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/camping/glacierjan09 Trail stats here - http://www.trailguru.com/wiki/index.php/Track:3Q62
Happy Birthday Mick
My youngest brother, Mick, turned 32 yesterday so we celebrated with family & friends at Bella Vista Bar at the Pier. Photos here - http://www.ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/family/mick32nd
Full Moon Hike
Spent Sunday evening with friends hiking up to Glacier Rock under a full moon. Photos here - http://ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/camping/glacierdec08
MacBook Pro 2008
I've just purchased the latest Apple MacBook Pro with a few "extras" including an mStand, Apple Bluetooth keyboard & Logitech wireless mouse. Photos here - http://ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/toys/mbp08
Tinaroo Dam
Jenn & I spent the day on the water at Tinaroo Dam on Sunday with the Kingsley family. Jason was appreciative that I have my boat licence and was able to tow the kiddies around on the biscuits while he spent some R&R time on the bank. Photos here - http://ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/camping/dam-nov08
House Purchase
I've just purchased a three bedroom house in Edge Hill. I plan to continue living with my brothers so it will be an investment property. A good buy in one of Cairns' blue chip suburbs. Photos here - http://ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/misc/russellst
Glacier Rock Hike
Daniel, Shean & I spent the afternoon hiking up to the top of Glacier Rock. Here is a wonderful spot to rest and take in the glorious scenery of the gorge below and the coastal vista beyond. Photos here - http://ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/camping/glacier08
Big Move Happening
I'm in a bit of a whirlwind at the moment having just accepted a new job based in Sydney, NSW. My current position at The Reef Hotel Casino was advertised in today's paper and my last day of work in Cairns will be Friday 23rd of this month. So what is my new job? I've accepted a position with Accor Asia Pacific →