Introducing Diesel Harris
I'd like to introduce you to my little boy ... Diesel was born on the 29th July 2010 and is a purebred blue English Staffordshire Terrier from the Waughfair Kennel in Mackay. Jenn and I picked him up from the airport at lunchtime today and he is absolutely gorgeous. I'm sure we've got many sleepless nights ahead as he adjusts to his →
Stannary Hills & Irvinebank
Jack took us out for a day trip to visit the historic areas of Stannry Hills & Irvinebank. Stannary Hills was a tin-mining town in the Herberton minerals area, 30 km west of Atherton and 12 km north of Irvinebank. In 1884 tin deposits were found at Eureka Creek, and a mining town named Eureka was formed by 1888. It was later →
LOST Finale Explanation
Source: SpolierTV First ... The Island: It was real. Everything that happened on the island that we saw throughout the 6 seasons was real. Forget the final image of the plane crash, it was put in purposely to f*&k with people's heads and show how far the show had come. They really crashed. They really survived. They really discovered Dharma and the Others. →
Elim Beach – April 2010
Four couples away for the Anzac Day long weekend in one of the most spectacular sand dune environments on Cape York. The scenery is breathtaking! Last time we visited Elim Beach was in June 2009 and we camped on the beach itself. This time we decided to stay in Eddie's campgrounds which are to the right when you drive down the →
Favourite iPhone Apps – March 2010
A few of my current favourite iPhone apps ... what are yours? 1. Best Camera (Photos) http://www.thebestcamera.com/app.html 2. Tweetie (Twitter Client) http://www.atebits.com/tweetie-iphone/ 3. Things (Task Management) http://culturedcode.com/things/iphone/ 4. Evernote (Best app ever) https://www.evernote.com/about/download/iphone/ 5. Instapaper (Read Later) http://www.instapaper.com/iphone 6. Reeder (RSS/Newsfeed Reader) http://reederapp.com/2/
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
Mount Mulligan & Kondaparinga
I took the Prado on a day trip to Mount Mulligan & Kondaparinga Stations with the in-laws on the weekend. Photos here - http://www.ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/outandabout/mmk Mount Mulligan was a mining town in northern Queensland, Australia, the site of Queensland's worst mining disaster. A railway connected Mount Mulligan with Dimbulah on the Chillagoe Railway. It opened on 7 April, 1915 and was officially closed in January, →
Prado | Coast road to Cooktown
I finally received my "new" four wheel drive on Friday that I had purchased ex-Sydney so Jenn and I travelled the "coast road" up to Cooktown on the weekend. Photos here - http://ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/outandabout/crcook09
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
Punk’d
Last Friday I punk'd one of the legal secretaries at work on her day off. Three rolls of 'home brand' alfoil, half a day and some assistance & support from the other staff was all I needed. Good fun!
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
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
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
Gibson SG Guitar
I've bought another electric guitar! This time I've gone with an original Gibson SG Voodoo axe. Photos here - http://ozmatrix.com/gallery/v/toys/gibsonsg
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 →