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Le Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux, commandé par le maréchal de Richelieu, gouverneur de Guyenne, et édifié par l'architecte Victor Louis, a été inauguré le 7 avril 1780 avec la représentation de l'Athalie de Jean Racine.
Classé monument historique en 1899[1], réminiscence de l'Antiquité par son péristyle, l'ouvrage de 88 mètres sur 47 de style néo-classique, s'inscrit dans l'opulent urbanisme bordelais hérité du siècle des Lumières.
Il abrite une salle de spectacle d'un millier de places, exemple parfait de théâtre à l'italienne.
Après plus de deux cents ans d'usages divers ou de transformations successives de ses salles comme de son environnement, il a retrouvé, à la fois sa décoration intérieure bleue, or et marbre blanc d'origine à l'occasion de sa dernière restauration en 1991 et sa perspective de temple des muses avec l'aménagement de la place de la Comédie et du cours du Chapeau-Rouge en 2006.
Le Grand Théâtre est aujourd'hui le siège de l'Opéra national de Bordeaux qui y programme sa saison lyrique et les représentations du Ballet de l'Opéra. Il accueillait également les concerts symphoniques de l'Orchestre national Bordeaux Aquitaine avant l'ouverture de l'Auditorium de Bordeaux en 2013.
Taken whilst visiting north Norfolk with my granddaughter [https://www.flickr.com/photos/olive97/] she sketched whilst I snapped.
The jawbone arch over looking Whitby.. the jawbone is from a bowhead whale which was killed legally by native Inuit.. Whitby was once a whaling town.
Dornie, Scotland, UK
To see more photos of our tour round Scotland, please go to my NEW website at... www.peterstokesphotography.com/Scotland-2019
The cathedral city of Ely is some 14 miles north north-east of Cambridge and 80 miles north of London. It is in the middle of the Cambridgeshire Fens and is built on a 23-square-mile Kimmeridge Clay island which, at 85 feet above sea level, is the highest land in the fens. The beautiful cathedral, seen in the centre, was built by the Normans at the end of the 11th century. To the immediate right of the cathedral, facing Palace Green, is the former Bishops Palace which dates from the 15th century, while the timber-framed cottage on the right dates from the 16th century.
a6000 in Macro mode of the Iceland poppy near the rhubarb in the #livingthedreamgarden
For those colour blind members see this site..
www.toptal.com/designers/colorfilter?orig_uri=www.flickr....
I have many hashtags that take you all over the place on Flickr.. @flickr #flickrfeature
To make them active here I must add … and a space in front..
Like the rego number of our cars,
… #YGW109
… #CLM74
#HJHolden1975
… #Smoky60Series
#CubyKamparoo
#FlickrSpelio
#Helga2004 many of these have text shortcuts on the iPad...
… #Roundaustraliawithspelio
… #Gswanullarbor
#SpelioACEmob
#hashtags where there is a list...
#Livingthedreamgarden
#Livingthedreampaddock
#AngelaMerc
#camperfromwayback used on Instagram
#campspelio
Plus the usual flickr tags, but these work in the description or title...
#notouristshere
#feetintheview
#RMLAIDfor
#RMLAIDhistory
… #UPR236
#YAX874
#YSR454
See a discussion of Tags here on the Help Forum...
www.flickr.com/help/forum/en-us/72157714720744427/7215772...
Some old TAGS used in 2011 from a text file... Flickr tags.txt
This list of tags, see below, has led too many people on a bum steer to here in a Search, over 400 each day for a week to make >13,000 views here, so I'm now deleting them...
00 010111 011110 0208 030211 030910 041110 080808 0910 1020 10th 10views 11 11311 11views 120 121263......
And the little #Victorinox Sunny Side #SAKedc for scale…
. Stopping now there are 5…
Test hashtag for 400 ERROR #leathermanrev
In all my 2-3 million miles or kilometres of #FlickrSpelio> #bushwalking, #SUSScaving, #WASGcaving, #RMLAIDForest life or #GSWANullarbor work, travel #roundAUstraliawithSpelio or in the UK or Europe in #Helga2004, where I bought a #SAKTinker in Switzerland or in #mtus, where I bought the #juiceS2, I never needed a #SAKedc or #Leatherman as I always had a couple of fully equipped toolboxes of #remotegearlist and a trusty #sheathknife.
see my #seeonscreenNotes
We were at Heatherbraes at Sallys Corner on our way home in Angela from the ACE 80th party at Julia's in Roseville on May 18, 2025.
See #318 on bighugelabs.com/scout.php
In all my 2-3 Million miles or kilometers of #FlickrSpelio #bushwalking, #SUSScaving, #WASGcaving, #RMLAIDForest life or #GSWANullarbor work, travel #roundAUstraliawithSpelio or in the UK or Europe in #Helga2004 , where I bought a #SAKTinker in Switzerland or in #mtus where I bought the #juiceS2, I never needed a #SAKedc or #Leatherman as I always had a couple of fully equipped toolboxes of #remotegearlist and a trusty #sheathknife....
Loire Sauvignon Blanc La Promesse, OK but reminded us of why we bought cheaper and better Australian wines while we travelled around France in #Helga2004 Not as good as the de Bortoli.
Think this came in a box of wines from Coles for being good customers…
Found the one with the corkscrew that I bought in Switzerland, on our walk from #Helga2004….. It has no hole for a pin!
(do a Ctrl+R to refresh if you can't see the NOTES on screen)
It has WAC scratched beside the corkscrew on the side panel to the reamer…
VICTORINOX Swiss Army Knife Tinker red Medium Pocket Knife 1.4603 Red 35060 IS 90mm long…
$38.80 on eBay….
The Victorinox Tinker is one of the most popular best Swiss army knives out there. People often use it as their EDC knife and they generally like the balance between its toolset and carry ability.
It’s 3.6” long and weighs 2.2 oz. Its toolset features 12 stainless steel pieces, including a large/small stainless steel blade, Phillips screwdriver, can opener with a small flat screwdriver, bottle opener with a large flat screwdriver & wire stripper, reamer, tweezers, toothpick, and a key ring.
The tools are packed into 2 layers, which gives it a slimmer appearance.
And see Classic SD Alox for the SAK now I have bought one on eBay, $49.95 smaller than I thought. 57mm long.. KRW 65,000
On its way, o4-03-23 arrived by Au Post 07-03-23 in slim envelope with a slip of a plastic case for the knife.
Now just received the #Alox 7.. 0.8150.26 27-06-23
Also shown here is my 1.3703 Climber red from Mister Minit Gungahlin 25/08/21 $69.75
This model would be nice...
www.ebay.com.au/itm/275699647039?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM...
The Swiss Army knife is a multi-tool pocketknife manufactured by Victorinox.[1] The term "Swiss Army knife" was coined by American soldiers after World War II after they had trouble pronouncing the German word "Offiziersmesser", meaning "officer’s knife".[2]
The Swiss Army knife generally has a drop-point main blade plus other blades and tools such as screwdrivers, a can opener, a saw blade, a pair of scissors, and many others. These are stowed inside the handle of the knife through a pivot point mechanism. The handle is traditionally a red color, with either a Victorinox or Wenger "cross" logo or, for Swiss military issue knives, the coat of arms of Switzerland. Other colors, textures, and shapes have appeared over the years.
Originating in Ibach, Switzerland, the Swiss Army knife was first produced in 1891 when the Karl Elsener company, which later became Victorinox, won the contract to produce the Swiss Army's Modell 1890 knife from the previous German manufacturer. In 1893, the Swiss cutlery company Paul Boéchat & Cie, which later became Wenger SA, received its first contract from the Swiss military to produce model 1890 knives; the two companies split the contract for provision of the knives from 1908 until Victorinox acquired Wenger in 2005. A cultural icon of Switzerland, both the design of the knife and its versatility have worldwide recognition.[3] The term "Swiss Army knife" has acquired usage as a figure of speech indicating extreme utility applicable to more or less any scenario at hand.
from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Army_knife
Tools and components
The Victorinox Swisschamp consists of 8 layers with 33 functions and weighs 185 g.
Wenger Giant
Victorinox Swisschamp XAVT
There are various models of the Swiss Army knife with different tool combinations.
Though Victorinox does not provide custom knives, they have produced many different variations to suit individual users,[11] with the Wenger company producing even more model variations. [12]
Common Main Layer Tools:
Large blade - With 'VICTORINOX SWISS MADE' tang stamp on Victorinox blades (since 2005) to verify the knife's authenticity
Small blade
Nail file / nail cleaner
Scissors
Wood saw
Metal file / metal saw with Nail file / nail cleaner /
Magnifying lens
Phillips screwdriver
Fish scaler / hook disgorger / ruler in cm and inches
Pliers / wire cutter / wire crimper
Can opener / 3 mm slotted screwdriver
Bottle opener / 6 mm slotted screwdriver / wire stripper
Other Main Layer Tools:
LED light
USB flash drive
Hoof cleaner
Shackle opener / marlinspike
Electrician's blade / wire scraper
Pruning blade
Pharmaceutical spatula (cuticle pusher)
Cyber Tool (bit driver)
Combination tool containing cap opener / can opener / 5 mm slotted screwdriver / wire stripper
Back Layer Tools:
Corkscrew or Phillips driver
Reamer or Awl
Is this the most useless tool..?
youtu.be/MzHAgtb0JhQ?si=CtMPDfge2xChQdmS
Multipurpose hook
2mm slotted screwdriver
Chisel
Mini screwdriver (designed to fit within the corkscrew)
Keyring
Scale Tools:
Tweezers
Toothpick
Pressurized ballpoint pen (with a retractable version on smaller models, and can be used to set DIP switches)
Stainless pin
Digital clock / alarm / timer / altimeter / thermometer / barometer
Rivets and flanged bushings made from brass hold all machined steel parts and other tools, separators and the scales together. The rivets are made by cutting and pointing appropriately sized bars of solid brass.
The separators between the tools have been made from aluminium alloy since 1951. This makes the knives lighter. Previously these separating layers were made of nickel-silver.[18]
The martensitic stainless steel alloy used for the cutting blades is optimized for high toughness and corrosion resistance and has a composition of 15% chromium, 0.60% silicon, 0.52% carbon, 0.50% molybdenum, and 0.45% manganese and is designated X55CrMo14 or DIN 1.4110 according to Victorinox.[19] After a hardening process at 1040 °C and annealing at 160 °C the blades achieve an average hardness of 56 HRC. This steel hardness is suitable for practical use and easy resharpening, but less than achieved in stainless steel alloys used for blades optimized for high wear resistance. According to Victorinox the martensitic stainless steel alloy used for the other parts is X39Cr13 (aka DIN 1.4031, AISI/ASTM 420) and for the springs X20Cr13 (aka DIN 1.4021, but still within AISI/ASTM 420).[20][21]
The steel used for the wood saws, scissors and nail files has a steel hardness of HRC 53, the screwdrivers, tin openers and awls have a hardness of HRC 52, and the corkscrew and springs have a hardness of HRC 49.[20][citation needed]
The metal saws and files, in addition to the special case hardening, are also subjected to a hard chromium plating process so that iron and steel can also be filed and cut.[18][22]
Also have the Tinker Red 1.4603 Resin Scales..
Secret tools and uses.. youtu.be/AMWcziJezLQ?si=es3aBLaQjrZSOD8T
youtube.com/shorts/VUC6Atz4Du0?si=XGAQPdm9w-CvzzIv
The venerable Swiss Army Knife (SAK for short) is a jack-of-all-trades everyday carry tool that enjoys an irreplaceable status in people's loadouts, even if they do not consider themselves part of the everyday carry community, thanks to the SAK's hallmark mix of valuable features and tools in a compact size. With over a century of experience making quality tools and knives, Victorinox and Wenger (the sole two authorized makers of the Swiss Army Knife since the 1890s, and the latter acquired by Victorinox in 2005) have hundreds of SAKs for you to choose from.
Victorinox created the original SAK to meet an Army officer's knife requirement in the Swiss military. Their practicality means they've become a preferred multi-tool for decades now. They've also become instantly recognizable even to someone unfamiliar with everyday carry. They carry a SAK because MacGyver had one on TV, and then there's the fabled green SAK pulled out of a safe deposit bank vault by Jason Bourne.
With all the options available, we'll focus on what makes for a good, compact SAK for everyday carry: a competent knife, one or more screwdrivers, a can or bottle opener, and other essentials like a pair of scissors, tweezers, or even a toothpick. Armed with that knowledge, you can research further on your own and decide what your first (or next) Swiss Army Knife should be.
This post was last updated on 12/26/2023.
In all my 2-3 Million miles or kilometers of #FlickrSpelio #bushwalking, #SUSScaving, #WASGcaving, #RMLAIDForest life or #GSWANullarbor work, travel #roundAUstraliawithSpelio or in the UK or Europe in #Helga2004 , where I bought a #SAKTinker in Switzerland or in #mtus where I bought the #juiceS2, I never needed a #SAKedc or #Leatherman as I always had a couple of fully equipped toolboxes of #remotegearlist and a trusty #sheathknife....
They only had round ones with a hole covers in icing.
Swiss Army Knife Recommendations...
youtu.be/-BJsULkEIrk?si=AX-OvS6iMjZlknQ-
[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kramerdesignstudio]
In all my 2-3 million miles or kilometres of #FlickrSpelio #bushwalking, #SUSScaving, #WASGcaving, #RMLAIDForest life or #GSWANullarbor work, travel #roundAUstraliawithSpelio or in the UK or Europe in #Helga2004, where I bought a #SAKTinker in Switzerland or in #mtus, where I bought the #juiceS2, I never needed a #SAKedc or #Leathermanedc as I always had a couple of fully equipped toolboxes of #remotegearlist and a trusty #sheathknife.
.. #SAKedcs maybe the #SAKHuntsman beside me…. and my latest #Damast my #Pioneer X 3627 of 7000 Limited Edition.. See #SAK3627
and one of a couple of #SAKClimber models..
See the Album for more!
[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kramerdesignstudio]
In all my 2-3 million miles or kilometres of #FlickrSpelio #bushwalking, #SUSScaving, #WASGcaving, #RMLAIDForest life or #GSWANullarbor work, travel #roundAUstraliawithSpelio or in the UK or Europe in #Helga2004, where I bought a #SAKTinker in Switzerland or in #mtus, where I bought the #juiceS2, I never needed a #SAKedc or #Leathermanedc as I always had a couple of fully equipped toolboxes of #remotegearlist and a trusty #sheathknife.
"To me, photography is an art of observation.
It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place...
I've found it has little to do with the things you see
and everything to do with the way you see them."
And the Pioneer X Alox www.victorinox.com/global/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/M...
YouTube review youtu.be/FJpHoepfaQI?si=THQTr_MMtub3HZOK
The ideal tool for precision cutting
Swiss made pocket knife with 9 functions and high-grade Alox scales
Includes scissors and a reamer, punch
Item number 0.8231.26
Height 15 mm
Length 93 mm
Weight 94 g
See a discussion of the awl tool.
www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Reamer
The celebrated Alox scales have reached a near cult status, thanks to their unique surface which is pleasing to both hand and eye. The appeal of Alox is in its merging of aesthetics with functionality – its attractive embossed surface make the knife both lightweight and easy to grip, and the hardened oxide layer helps to protect against damage and corrosion.
After being punched from aluminum and embossed, Alox scales go through a process called Eloxal which uses anodic oxidation to create a protective layer. It is this final layer which allows for the coloring of the scales.
Alox has a strong significance in the history of Victorinox. First introduced for the Pioneer knife in 1957, Alox was a key feature of the Soldier’s Knife which was redesigned in 1961 and used until 2008. Today, we issue a Classic pocketknife with Alox scales in a different color every year. These limited edition knives are highly sought-after by design aficionados and collectors, showing the true timeless appeal of this iconic material.
A YouTube review of the Alox SAK Pioneers..
youtu.be/p4pM7ld9rS8?si=VPzWa3LOcgDVkA-4
And youtu.be/mzocdFiXE98?si=i4h38t20xWYOL9fY
I just discovered a new use for the saw blade..
It works well to comb my moustache!! Just after a little trim it sweeps out loose hair... see #emergencycomb …..
Why NOT to buy an Alox Farmer X
See youtu.be/EMitw2TW1Vc?si=Ll7Aj24kDQ7QCas2
From Google Bard…
Victorinox makes Alox knives using a process called **deep drawing**. Deep drawing is a metal forming process that uses a punch and die to create a three-dimensional shape from a flat sheet of metal.
The first step in making an Alox knife is to cut a sheet of aluminum to the desired size. The sheet is then placed in a deep drawing die, which has the shape of the knife's handle. The punch is then pressed into the sheet, forcing it to conform to the shape of the die.
Once the handle is formed, the blade is inserted into the handle. The blade is held in place by a rivet, which is pressed into the handle. The rivet is then peened, which is a process of hammering it to expand it and lock it in place.
The final step is to anodize the knife. Anodizing is a process that creates a protective layer on the surface of the metal. This layer helps to protect the knife from corrosion and wear.
Here are the steps in more detail:
1. **Cutting the sheet metal:** The first step is to cut a sheet of aluminum to the desired size. The sheet is typically 0.8mm thick.
2. **Deep drawing the handle:** The next step is to deep draw the handle. This is done by placing the sheet metal in a deep drawing die and then pressing it into the shape of the die with a punch.
3. **Inserting the blade:** Once the handle is formed, the blade is inserted into the handle. The blade is held in place by a rivet, which is pressed into the handle.
4. **Peening the rivet:** The rivet is then peened, which is a process of hammering it to expand it and lock it in place.
5. **Anodizing the knife:** The final step is to anodize the knife. Anodizing is a process that creates a protective layer on the surface of the metal. This layer helps to protect the knife from corrosion and wear.
The Alox knife is a popular choice for EDC knives because it is durable, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant. The deep drawing process used to make Alox knives ensures that they are strong and reliable. The anodizing process also helps to protect the knives from the elements.
Where we store many memories and books for planning trips and a source of #hashtags..
A few of my Instagram hashtags.. sorted in TrioOffice.. 15-11-22
#Ginninderry
#Nullarbor
#plain
#abcmyphoto
#Adventure_Hike_explore_au
#AngelaMerc
#Australia
#australiancapitalterritory
#beadellcountry
#Belconnen
#bestofcanberra
#Bintheredonethat
#bookspelio
#bridgeclimbsuss
#bushcapital
#camperfromwayback
#camperlifestyle
#campingblogs
#campoutsidethesquare
#Campsite
#campspelio
#canberrabubble
#Canberraphotographer
#capturestreets
#CLM174
#cobwebsandcurious
#CubyKamparoo
#eringaspelio
#eringawaterhole
#Eyrehighway
#feetintheview
#flickrfeature
#FlickrSpelio
#flowerphotography
#flowersofinstagram
#greenpatchmob
#gswanullarbor
#gurumaps
#Helga2004
#Helga2004
#HjHolden1975
#ig_flowers_today
#igerscanberra
#igerscanberra_mhpfeature
#incrediblehistory
#kenbehrens
#KombiSplity
#landcruiser60series
#lenbeadellofficial. Etc..
#Livingthedreambooks
#Livingthedreamgarden
#Livingthedreamgardenmaggie
#Livingthedreampaddock
#lovethiscreek
#myabcphoto
#mylittleknowncanberra
#natureappreciation
#noothertouristsnearby
#notouristshere
#perfectcampsite
#reimaginetheworld
#RMLAIDfor
#RMLAIDhistory
#rotoballe
#roundaustraliaroadtrip
#roundaustraliawithspelio
#sandyblightjunction
#sculptureinthepaddock
#Smoky60Series
#sofranksocial
#SONYalpha6000
#spelioACEmob
#speliofind
#speleofotogravia
#speleology
#spelunking
#sprintervanlife
#streetphotography
#streetshooter
#sussbridgeclimb
#tourtheplanet
#travellinggram
#travellingthroughtheworld
#vanlifeexplorers
#VelcroPalace
#vintagestreetLife
#visitcanberra
#VW1965Beetle
#VWBeetle1965
#wearecbr
#wearecbrregion
#wearekenbehrens
#whatwouldlenbeadelldo
#winebeersandwhisky
#YAX874
#YGW109
#YSR454
#yesyoucanberra
#yesyoucanberra
see Troggonk and slips of paper beside bed in bookshelf/tray edge..
Gets irrigated and has the blue hose to the compost and lemon tree passing by.
remind me to prune it..... it will be not a bad size by next year, and if we clear around it a nice patch in the garden.
If it gets too big, it will shade the clothes line!
We saw a whole garden of them at Castle Howard on our 2004 trip in #Helga2004 in the UK..
See youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAPczLULhUgx7RDGVAegpntQEyc5sj86N
Where Mary got the spare toilet roll cloth hanger, the fan pull knob over the bath in the Scullin bathroom, and my little compass on the carabiner clip.
Rhododendron is a very large genus of about 1,024 species of woody plants in the heath family. They can be either evergreen or deciduous. Most species are native to eastern Asia and the Himalayan region, but smaller numbers occur elsewhere in Asia, and in North America, Europe and Australia. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae
Subfamily: Ericoideae
Kingdom: Plantae
From the www.adventureshop.com.au Kirrawee NSW $39.00
I paid $49.95 from them on eBay!! "Free postage??"
0.6221.26 Swiss Army Knife from Victorinox
It travels #roundAustraliawithSpelio on my car keys..
In all my 2-3 Million miles or kilometers of #FlickrSpelio #bushwalking, #SUSScaving, #WASGcaving, #RMLAIDForest life or #GSWANullarbor work, travel #roundAUstraliawithSpelio or in the UK or Europe in #Helga2004 , where I bought a #SAKTinker in Switzerland or in #mtus where I purchased the #juiceS2, I never needed a #SAKedc or #Leatherman as I always a couple of fully equipped toolboxes of #remotegealist; and a trusty #sheathknife....
see www.victorinox.com/global/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/A...
A testament to the Victorinox commitment to durability, strength and engineering, our Alox pocket knives showcase pioneering scales in form and functionality. Punched from embossed aluminum,(sic) the scales are then treated with a process known as ‘anodic oxidation’ to create an additional protective layer to prevent damage and corrosion. These pocket knives will go the distance, for years to come.
Rivets and flanged bushings made from brass hold all machined steel parts and other tools, separators and the scales together. The rivets are made by cutting and pointing appropriately sized bars of solid brass.
The separators between the tools have been made from aluminium alloy since 1951. This makes the knives lighter. Previously these separating layers were made of nickel-silver.[18]
The martensitic stainless steel alloy used for the cutting blades is optimized for high toughness and corrosion resistance and has a composition of 15% chromium, 0.60% silicon, 0.52% carbon, 0.50% molybdenum, and 0.45% manganese and is designated X55CrMo14 or DIN 1.4110 according to Victorinox.[19] After a hardening process at 1040 °C and annealing at 160 °C the blades achieve an average hardness of 56 HRC. This steel hardness is suitable for practical use and easy resharpening, but less than achieved in stainless steel alloys used for blades optimized for high wear resistance. According to Victorinox the martensitic stainless steel alloy used for the other parts is X39Cr13 (aka DIN 1.4031, AISI/ASTM 420) and for the springs X20Cr13 (aka DIN 1.4021, but still within AISI/ASTM 420).[20][21]
The steel used for the wood saws, scissors and nail files has a steel hardness of HRC 53, the screwdrivers, tin openers and awls have a hardness of HRC 52, and the corkscrew and springs have a hardness of HRC 49.[20][citation needed]
The metal saws and files, in addition to the special case hardening, are also subjected to a hard chromium plating process so that iron and steel can also be filed and cut.[18][22]
From Google Bard..
Victorinox makes Alox knives using a process called **deep drawing**. Deep drawing is a metal forming process that uses a punch and die to create a three-dimensional shape from a flat sheet of metal.
The first step in making an Alox knife is to cut a sheet of aluminum to the desired size. The sheet is then placed in a deep drawing die, which has the shape of the knife's handle. The punch is then pressed into the sheet, forcing it to conform to the shape of the die.
Once the handle is formed, the blade is inserted into the handle. The blade is held in place by a rivet, which is pressed into the handle. The rivet is then peened, which is a process of hammering it to expand it and lock it in place.
The final step is to anodize the knife. Anodizing is a process that creates a protective layer on the surface of the metal. This layer helps to protect the knife from corrosion and wear.
Here are the steps in more detail:
1. **Cutting the sheet metal:** The first step is to cut a sheet of aluminum to the desired size. The sheet is typically 0.8mm thick.
2. **Deep drawing the handle:** The next step is to deep draw the handle. This is done by placing the sheet metal in a deep drawing die and then pressing it into the shape of the die with a punch.
3. **Inserting the blade:** Once the handle is formed, the blade is inserted into the handle. The blade is held in place by a rivet, which is pressed into the handle.
4. **Peening the rivet:** The rivet is then peened, which is a process of hammering it to expand it and lock it in place.
5. **Anodizing the knife:** The final step is to anodize the knife. Anodizing is a process that creates a protective layer on the surface of the metal. This layer helps to protect the knife from corrosion and wear.
The Alox knife is a popular choice for EDC knives because it is durable, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant. The deep drawing process used to make Alox knives ensures that they are strong and reliable. The anodizing process also helps to protect the knives from the elements.
See an interesting sak blog here..
leaf-vics.com/usefull-materials/victorinox-scale-crosses
See another video on selecting SAKs
youtu.be/rvi2Wk7Rp7w?si=Oo4JOlFi3S6yMQ-u
see a demo of six Alox Swiss Army Knives here youtu.be/ofBP5Q67qvg?si=Wac4HD1PMdJLdpBT
This is very remote, and not for the faint hearted without proper maps, or GPS and remote gear.
The drive in #Smoky60Series from Zanthus to Balladonia is 185km and took us one half days in the dust. 35-37psi in the BFGoodrich tyres, which could have been at 30. See many onscreen NOTES..
I had worked all over this area in 1965 for several months and knew where we were!
See here for a shot of the GSWA Land Rover in a donga somewhere around Balladonia,,,,,
www.flickr.com/photos/spelio/4618161170/
We had a search once for the lost bus driver on the SUSS Nullarbor expedition in 1964, he had the sense to just walk South dragging a stick! You just head North or South and you will either hit the Trans Line or the Eyre Highway....
It is covered on the Hema GDT maps, plus we had the GA 1:250,000 maps of Australia on the laptop.
S31°18'23" E123°42'50"
another bush camp further SE www.flickr.com/photos/spelio/4710136249/in/photostream/
type Ctrl+F to search for items in the list!
see also www.exploroz.com/On_the_Road/Cooking_Equipment.aspx for Aussies
These comments are difficult to read and enjoy squashed up in the NEWUI BETA white text on black.. Read it all on an iPad in the meantime before Yahoo screw it up!
Now if you are lucky to have Fred or the NNPE, enjoy!
see some more outback tracks recommended by Australian Geographic Magazine, not much serious detail there though!
www.australiangeographic.com.au/travel/destinations/2014/...
Some 4WD travels web site adventures.net.au/About/about.php
Here is a list of gear and tips by Dossier 48... on wordpress.
dossier48.wordpress.com/other-stuff/
A comment on .. www.flickr.com/photos/something2see/15429939891/in/photos...
we carry enough fuel, diesel, for 1200km and several days... www.flickr.com/photos/spelio/5115389143/
Wheels tyres, water, tools, patches, winch, spade, tow rope, snatch strap, you name it!
Here is another extensive camp gear list...
familyfriendlyozcamping.com.au/extensive-camping-checklis...
See an RV Checklist here.. changingears.com/rv-checklist-inspection.shtml
In all my 2-3 million miles or kilometres of #FlickrSpelio #bushwalking, #SUSScaving, #WASGcaving, #RMLAIDForest life or #GSWANullarbor work, travel #roundAUstraliawithSpelio or in the UK or Europe in #Helga2004, where I bought a #SAKTinker in Switzerland or in #mtus, where I bought the #juiceS2, I never needed a #SAKedc or #Leatherman as I always had a couple of fully equipped toolboxes of #remotegearlist and a trusty #sheathknife.
First the coo and just minutes after him this view.. The Ardnamurchan peninsula was really giving me its best that November Monday!
Fly around Scotland while listening to Pink Floyd..
Shine on You Crazy Diamond I-IX
Fantastic evening walking around the gardens at Inverewe. Then a walk back to the van for dinner, at dusk. Gin and tonics on this yacht at anchor, we wish!
We had a beautiful wander around these gardens in the most perfect light. But at the moment they are closed as the National Trust Scotland has decided to close them in the evenings for some obscure reason. You can help in the campaign to keep them open at this website..
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inverewe_Garden
Camped down the road at the Poolewe Camping and Caravan Park.
Just loading >60 videos of our trip around Europe and the UK in #Helga2004.. see youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAPczLULhUgx7RDGVAegpntQEyc5sj86N
Now watch the video.. see the above still at 22-23min
here.. youtu.be/ywhBVjZ8X7c
At Balmoral..
Pink Floyd music for watching Scottish videos.
and more here.. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fwjvlwIRCs
All the videos after UK 18 Scotland are missing from the MyCloud drive! (09-11-23)
P181 in Book 2 note says all the DVDs are in an A4 folder….
See the Forth Bridge www.msn.com/en-au/travel/tripideas/britain-s-historic-mar...
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A moment later a girl walked past with a T shirt label “I love hashtags “
While now celebrating 20 years of TAGGING here is a reference by Flickr on tagging...
blog.flickr.net/en/2024/05/30/the-art-of-tagging-boosting...
An example of Flickr tags that can also be used in Title and Descriptions when they are proceeded with a #
Meeting eating shopping stopping playing showing off watching waiting waving looking resting catching up crying talking smoking laughing dancing making speeches drumming strutting pausing preaching strolling holding hands cycling running striding shouting greeting calling out kissing yawning shrieking pointing trading chatting harp reading fighting swearing staring basking hanging out singing skating hugging what else catching eyes
A few of my Instagram hashtags...
Don't bother searching or clicking the Tag "hashtag" unless on a Contact's or your own page!
Why are 3 of these blue and active links? Because the # is up against the left edge of the page.. Add a space before the #
On Flickr, hashtags work like plain tags in the tags list, but if used with the # in the Title or Description, they are live links like on Instagram....
Flickr has just changed the way you add tags now, they have removed the little arrow next to the tag and if you click the new ... Three Dots, or the Edit tags link, you are taken to a page of existing or some new Tags to use. Aug 2023....
But if you add several Tags, remember to hit the Enter key, then the Done command!
There is some controversy on the Help Forum about it... www.flickr.com/help/forum/en-us/72157714720744427/7215772...
See a link to #hashtags fb.watch/rRLoUoDTlr/?
#Flickrfeature is used by @Flickr on Instagram for nice shots...
A few of my hashtags... and many Generic ones also used on Instagram...
#Ginninderry
#Nullarbor
#plain
#abcmyphoto
#Adventure_Hike_explore_au
#AngelaMerc Private, just for my use...
#Australia Generic
#australiancapitalterritory Generic
#Belconnen Generic
#bestofcanberra Generic
#Bintheredonethat
#bridgeclimbsuss Private, just for my use...
#bushcapital Generic
#camperfromwayback Generic
#camperlifestyle Generic
#campingblogs Generic
#campoutsidethesquare Generic
#Campsite Generic
#campspelio Private, just for my use...
#canberrabubble Generic
#Canberraphotographer Generic
#capturestreets Generic
#CLM174 Private, just for my use...
#cobwebsandcurious
#CubyKamparoo Private, just for my use...
#eringaspelio Private, just for my use...
#eringawaterhole
#Eyrehighway Generic You need a space before the # to make it live!
#feetintheview Private, just for my use...
#flickrfeature Generic
#FlickrSpelio Private, just for my use...
#flickrSpeliopano Private, just for my use...
#flowerphotography Generic
#flowersofinstagram
#greenpatchmob Private, just for my use...
#gswanullarbor Private, just for my use...
#gurumaps
#Helga2004 Private, just for my use...
#Helga2004 Private, just for my use...
#HjHolden1975 Private, just for my use...
#ig_flowers_today
#igerscanberra Generic
#igerscanberra_mhpfeature Generic
#incrediblehistory Generic
#kenbehrens Generic
#KombiSplity Private, just for my use...
#landcruiser60series Generic
#Livingthedreambooks
#Livingthedreamgarden Private, just for my use...
#Livingthedreamgardenmaggie
#Livingthedreampaddock Private, just for my use...
#lovethiscreek
#MatildaiTasca Private, just for my use...
#myabcphoto Generic
#mylittleknowncanberra
#natureappreciation Generic
#noothertouristsnearby
#notouristshere
#perfectcampsite Generic
#reimaginetheworld Generic
#RMLAIDfor Private, just for my use...
#RMLAIDhistory Private, just for my use...
#rotoballe Generic
#roundaustraliaroadtrip Generic
#roundaustraliawithspelio Private, just for my use...
#Smoky60Series Private, just for my use...
#sofranksocial Generic
#SONYalpha6000 Generic
#SpelioACEMob Private, just for my use...
#Speliocampsite some of ours
#speleofotogravia
#speleology Generic
#spelunking Generic
#sprintervanlife Generic
#streetphotography Generic
#streetshooter Generic
#sussbridgeclimb Private, just for me..
#tourtheplanet Generic
#travellinggram Generic
#travellingthroughtheworld Generic
#UCH715 Private, just for my use... for the Kombi
#UPR236 will find more than the Tag UPR236!!!
#vanlifeexplorers Generic
#VelcroPalace Private, just for my use...
#vintagestreetLife Generic
#visitcanberra Generic
#VW1965Beetle
#VWBeetle1965 Private, just for my use...
#WAG9623 around the Nullarbor
#wearecbr Generic
#wearecbrregion Generic
#wearekenbehrens Generic
#winebeersandwhisky Private, just for my use...
#YAX874 Private, just for my use...
#YGW109 Private, just for my use...
#YOQ452 Private, just for my use...
#YSR454 Private, just for my use...
#yesyoucanberra Generic etc etc
Quite pleased with this shot of Blackpool North in the sun with the tower in the background. As can be seen fully electrified now. Despite the live wires Northern 3 car "Civity" DMU Class 195 number 195131 waits to depart with the 09.18 1B22 Blackpool North to York on 3rd August 2021.
© 2021 Nigel Matthews (Gook the Goblin) - All rights reserved.
Do not use, download, print or reproduce any of my images without my permission!
We used the Garmin eTrek all around the UK and Europe in #Helga2004
We now have a couple of Garmin navigators and
Guru
ExplorOz. See an example below….
Wikicamps
The CMCA App
CampsAustralia. Etc on the iPads..
Apple Maps and Google Maps are useless for detail and accuracy or readability..
See a few examples under mapping here.. www.flickr.com/photos/spelio/albums/72157645410142061
“Great tasting Australian wine that brings a smile to everyone’s lips!”
We drain it at the table, then in the sink before the recycling bin..
“Soft and smooth with notes of dark plum mulberries and subtle spice”
This was a good brand while travelling round France in #Helga2004
Just needed another nice sharp knife around the house.. sitting beside my lounge chair at the moment. (now elsewhere) Next to the Leatherman Juice S2 which doesn’t have a toothpick or twizzers!
It has only one blade, a good one, and solid pair of scissors.
which you get at by opening the can-opener-bottle opener combo. No wire stripper or CORKSCREW!
It has a few screwdrivers and Phillips head
Now it is my #edc in the #theAirpocket... replaced in June 2024 by a new Explorer..
this is NOT the one bought in Switzerland with #Helga2004
A quote from a Fav post… Merely cutting out thin slices of life - with the blades of my aperture
. What and Where Is the Swiss one? In the kitchen... (see below in comments)
It has WAC scratched beside the corkscrew on the side panel to the reamer…
the new one has a Phillips head screwdriver, not a corkscrew.. Called The Tinker…
See new image below in comments, at end.
Now I have just bought another small one with a Phillips head screwdriver but no scissors for the handbag, leaving the one with scissors for the mail in the kitchen.. 30-12-22.
the Tinker..
FOR WORK & PLAY. Features (12) functions including: 2.45" blade, can opener, Phillips screwdriver, and reamer -- this versatile multi-tool will be ready for whatever you encounter on your travels.
DURABLE CONSTRUCTION. Swiss Made stainless steel construction encased in our traditional polished red ABS scales provides sleek durability.
COMPACT CARRY. Bring this slim, lightweight knife with you on your daily adventures without sacrificing space - Fits comfortably in a pocket or bag, making it the perfect addition to your everyday carry
KNIFE DIMENSIONS. Length: 3.6” (91mm), Height: 0.6”, Weight: 2.2 oz.
TRUSTED QUALITY. Made in Switzerland; Victorinox provides a lifetime guarantee against defects in material and workmanship. Making a lifetime commitment has never been so easy.
Victorinox Swiss Army Multi-Tool, Tinker Pocket Knife
Re-do when the new 1.3713 arrives … see below!
#victorinox #myvictorinox #leafvics #sak #swissarmyknife #swissarmyknifecollection #sakcollection #knife #knifelife #pocketknife #everydaycarry
Done, now have two Climbers, two Tinkers.
See on-screen NOTES
I just discovered a new use for the saw blade..
It works well to comb my moustache!! Or beard.. Just after a little trim it sweeps out loose hair...
see the YouTube comparison of all my knives youtu.be/-BJsULkEIrk?si=fykBYzi8dSDmK-By
bit.ly link for this post! www.bit.ly/49gvetx
See a list on Youtube… youtu.be/t_0WxKl4uag?si=q9_QwQwE0Iqx-a4L
a bedtime story about Swiss Army Knives youtu.be/-DpH6UR4Tzk?si=nETbcEV7thhfpd19
Why Women Don't Like Multitools (or Swiss Army Knives)
youtu.be/IpBbUNBIx0s?si=a8vh3-JKL6XOX6SE
In all my 2-3 Million miles or kilometers of #FlickrSpelio #bushwalking, #SUSScaving, #WASGcaving, #RMLAIDForest life or #GSWANullarbor work, travel #roundAUstraliawithSpelio or in the UK or Europe in #Helga2004 , where I bought a #SAKTinker in Switzerland or in #mtus where I purchased the #juiceS2, I never needed a #SAKedc or #Leatherman as I always a couple of fully equipped toolboxes of #remotegealist; and a trusty #sheathknife....
So bloody stiff and hard to open just to get the blade out...
Aaaarrrghhh
In all my 2-3 million miles or kilometres of #FlickrSpelio #bushwalking, #SUSScaving, #WASGcaving, #RMLAIDForest life or #GSWANullarbor work, travel #roundAUstraliawithSpelio or in the UK or Europe in #Helga2004, where I bought a #SAKTinker in Switzerland or in #mtus, where I bought the #juiceS2, I never needed a #SAKedc or #Leatherman as I always had a couple of fully equipped toolboxes of #remotegearlist and a trusty #sheathknife.
It was a pleasant surprise to find this in the gardens of the National Gallery of Australia. We had seen the original HUGE one in the UK in 2004.
see the original here.. www.flickr.com/photos/pikerslanefarm/2872339127/ and below...
The maquette is now installed in the Sculpture Garden. The sculpture is positioned at the end of a long path which stretches from Rodin’s bronzes to the lake shore. It stands silhouetted against the sky, drawing attention to the vista. Angel of the North (Life-size maquette), like the large version, uses a featureless human figure based on Gormley’s body. It is attached to a large wing or blade, shaped rather like the wing of an old monoplane. Both are marked by ribbed lines. Unlike the traditional iconography of angels, these wings are industrial in material, artificially manufactured rather than made of feathers. As well as evoking a celestial messenger, the Angel of the North recalls the human/divine sacrifice of the Crucifixion.
I have a few shots from different angles, including the bench nearby...
see us passing by the Original in the UK in #Helga2004
near 3:35...
IMG_0438
We will save it for our next dinner together. If we have gone bush, I will have a new "The Famous Grouse", by appointment to the so-called Queen of Australia.
By Mathew Gloag & Son Ltd..
Must look up Beam Global (Aust) 49 Frenchs Forest Rd, next time we pass by...
We popped into Perth, Scotland in #Helga2004 last time we passed there...
This evening I went out to get some milk and also came back with the Whisky... took awhile to find the shop, with a walk around the golf course, have three more balls, collected an old tyre from the edge of the creek, a needle safety container and a fluorescent pink paint tin lid...
The Devil's Corner is around a treacherous bend on the East Coast of Tassie where its bright red fruits dominate the palate with subtle spice and herbaceous notes.... Rhubarb, rhubarb.. with mouth watering complexity, rhubarb, rhubarb .... Enjoy now, but we will wait a little...
they went on the 'Willem Ruys" to the UK via Panama, here we see them after Cec & Lucy returned from a long trip home on the "Galileo"...
18th June 1964 scanned Dad's slides Box 17... 11/08/25
We used that bag on the lower right at the feet of Dorothy, as our billy and saucepan bag for the next 40 years during all our family camping trips.
Forty years before Mary and I flew over, to drive around in #Helga2004
P71, in the Red Album, there is also a slide of Dad's in his Paximat magazine 17 UK to Home in '64 see below!
0.8150.26 on the www.Victorinox.com
The Alox models, as well as being slightly longer, have thicker tools, and a stronger construction (wider rivets), than their 91mm cousins, additionally, the Alox handles are much tougher than Cellidor, so this family is designed for harder use than the Cellidor models. In fact, in the early days the Pioneer was known as the Sturdy Boy and even up until roughly 2017 the Pioneer series was labelled as the Sturdy Models on the Victorinox website.
YouTube review youtu.be/FJpHoepfaQI?si=THQTr_MMtub3HZOK
The ideal tool for precision cutting
Swiss made pocket knife with 9 functions and high-grade Alox scales
Includes scissors and a reamer, punch
Item number 0.8231.26
Height 15 mm
Length 93 mm
Weight 94 g
See a discussion of the awl tool.
www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Reamer
The celebrated Alox scales have reached a near cult status, thanks to their unique surface which is pleasing to both hand and eye. The appeal of Alox is in its merging of aesthetics with functionality – its attractive embossed surface make the knife both lightweight and easy to grip, and the hardened oxide layer helps to protect against damage and corrosion.
After being punched from aluminum and embossed, Alox scales go through a process called Eloxal which uses anodic oxidation to create a protective layer. It is this final layer which allows for the coloring of the scales.
Alox has a strong significance in the history of Victorinox. First introduced for the Pioneer knife in 1957, Alox was a key feature of the Soldier’s Knife which was redesigned in 1961 and used until 2008. Today, we issue a Classic pocketknife with Alox scales in a different color every year. These limited edition knives are highly sought-after by design aficionados and collectors, showing the true timeless appeal of this iconic material.
A YouTube review of the Alox SAK Pioneers..
youtu.be/p4pM7ld9rS8?si=VPzWa3LOcgDVkA-4
And youtu.be/mzocdFiXE98?si=i4h38t20xWYOL9fY
I just discovered a new use for the saw blade..
It works well to comb my moustache!! Just after a little trim it sweeps out loose hair... see #emergencycomb …..
Why NOT to buy an Alox Farmer X
See youtu.be/EMitw2TW1Vc?si=Ll7Aj24kDQ7QCas2
From Google Bard…
Victorinox makes Alox knives using a process called **deep drawing**. Deep drawing is a metal forming process that uses a punch and die to create a three-dimensional shape from a flat sheet of metal.
The first step in making an Alox knife is to cut a sheet of aluminum to the desired size. The sheet is then placed in a deep drawing die, which has the shape of the knife's handle. The punch is then pressed into the sheet, forcing it to conform to the shape of the die.
Once the handle is formed, the blade is inserted into the handle. The blade is held in place by a rivet, which is pressed into the handle. The rivet is then peened, which is a process of hammering it to expand it and lock it in place.
The final step is to anodize the knife. Anodizing is a process that creates a protective layer on the surface of the metal. This layer helps to protect the knife from corrosion and wear.
Here are the steps in more detail:
1. **Cutting the sheet metal:** The first step is to cut a sheet of aluminum to the desired size. The sheet is typically 0.8mm thick.
2. **Deep drawing the handle:** The next step is to deep draw the handle. This is done by placing the sheet metal in a deep drawing die and then pressing it into the shape of the die with a punch.
3. **Inserting the blade:** Once the handle is formed, the blade is inserted into the handle. The blade is held in place by a rivet, which is pressed into the handle.
4. **Peening the rivet:** The rivet is then peened, which is a process of hammering it to expand it and lock it in place.
5. **Anodizing the knife:** The final step is to anodize the knife. Anodizing is a process that creates a protective layer on the surface of the metal. This layer helps to protect the knife from corrosion and wear.
The Alox knife is a popular choice for EDC knives because it is durable, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant. The deep drawing process used to make Alox knives ensures that they are strong and reliable. The anodizing process also helps to protect the knives from the elements.
In all my 2-3 Million miles or kilometers of #FlickrSpelio #bushwalking, #SUSScaving, #WASGcaving, #RMLAIDForest life or #GSWANullarbor work, travel #roundAUstraliawithSpelio or in the UK or Europe in #Helga2004 , where I bought a #SAKTinker in Switzerland or in #mtus where I purchased the #juiceS2, I never needed a #SAKedc or #Leatherman as I always had a couple of fully equipped toolboxes of #remotegealist; and a trusty #sheathknife....
Postcard of southern England..
We drove #Helga2004 along here twenty years ago in 2004, looking back from 2024
See all the videos here...
Map of our 8790km in the UK, starting from near Diss, where we were picked up from the train. We collected Helga, very old and rusty, from Richard and Mel, who we now follow on Facebook, and after a nice stay for a couple of nights headed for York and Acomb for a week with Ann and Harry...
One month & 2900km here, April to May, then to Europe for six weeks & 6300km, and with Mary's birthday in Paris, with a week with Brett & Nancy, down to Spain, across to Italy, up to Austria, Switzerland, to Menin Gate, and back to the UK, Lands End to Dunnet Head in five weeks and another 5890km. All in a 1986 VW LT31D Camper. FNG127Y @ 100 pounds a week! + fuel from 79.9p /l to 0.89e/l in Europe. $2.20/l in Ambleside, or 82.9p/l 9/05/04
see a few of my Galleries.. www.flickr.com/photos/spelio/galleries/
Here are some of the great Camping and Caravanning sites belonging to the club we joined.
www.flickr.com/photos/60062847@N05/sets/72157626068549105/
Check this map out for a good idea of the scale of the UK compared to driving around Australia.
www.flickr.com/photos/hwmobs/7431527670/
Listen to some of the accents we ran across in our travels..http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01slnp5
We found Crowle, chatted to a local and posed for a photo, like Dad in 1964...
A FlickrBlog for travellers in Europe..
blog.flickr.net/2017/03/15/tender-moments-in-tumultuous-c...
UK 2004 #Helga2004
This looks like this bit of coast... along the southern coast of the UK. Campsite Caravan park Portlight,
UK 14_1 Portsmouth Stonehenge Yeovil Lyme Regis Rousdon Portlight Salcombe
youtu.be/rt3jWW2VRKs?si=K0zp9Ii-0l0twbig
P9250004Scot
Disappointing reproduction of the Alox scales!
... #SAK3627
[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kramerdesignstudio]
In all my 2-3 million miles or kilometres of #FlickrSpelio #bushwalking, #SUSScaving, #WASGcaving, #RMLAIDForest life or #GSWANullarbor work, travel #roundAUstraliawithSpelio or in the UK or Europe in #Helga2004, where I bought a #SAKTinker in Switzerland or in #mtus, where I bought the #juiceS2, I never needed a #SAKedc or #Leathermanedc as I always had a couple of fully equipped toolboxes of #remotegearlist and a trusty #sheathknife.
Yes in monochrome cos the light was awful! Typically the sun came out and blue skies prevailed just as i left..........
Turramurra, before heading off on the Willem Ruys, overseas, and we took the Vanguard caving...
David & Helen, Mum, Judy & Bill, Dad & Rick.
Notes added on the Facebook post..
One for Judy, Rick and Helen...
I am way older than Mum and Dad in this shot! They did this trip when 56 and 58. We roamed around the UK and Europe in #Helga2004 (Google the hashtag) at age 60 and 58 or so.
Mary's dad was also 58 when they had a holiday in the UK and Europe with the kids for two years in 1961... with Joan.
100lighter cut and tweaked with Picnik!
See #flowersinmarysvase
Then tonite Kate and S took me to see
theq.net.au/whats-on/macbeth/#details
In all my 2-3 Million miles or kilometers of #FlickrSpelio #bushwalking, #SUSScaving, #WASGcaving, #RMLAIDForest life or #GSWANullarbor work, travel #roundAUstraliawithSpelio or in the UK or Europe in #Helga2004 , where I bought a #SAKTinker in Switzerland or in #mtus where I bought the #juiceS2, I never needed a #SAKedc or #Leatherman as I always had a couple of fully equipped toolboxes of #remotegearlist and a trusty #sheathknife....
Hand held self portait in the middle of the western edge of the Nullarbor S of Zanthus, in my old stamping grounds with the GSWA!
See #GSWANullarbor not much of the real Nullarbor to the West of here!
Bit mixed up! Mixing bowl, get it?
Two hats were hanging on a hat rack in the hallway. One hat said
to the other: 'You stay here; I'll go on a head.'
See tips on how to take better portraits... www.fastcocreate.com/1680903/master-class-how-to-create-a...
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See a few more shots here, using the App..
I have many hashtags that take you all over the place on Flickr.. @flickr #flickrfeature
Like the rego number of our cars,
#YGW109
#CLM74
#HJHolden1975
.. #Smoky60Series
#CubyKamparoo
.. #FlickrSpelio
#Helga2004 many of these have text shortcuts on the iPad...
'' #Roundaustraliawithspelio
,, #Gswanullarbor
#SpelioACEmob
#hashtags where there is a list...
#Livingthedreamgarden
#Livingthedreampaddock
#AngelaMerc
,, #camperfromwayback used on Instagram
#campspelio
Plus the usual flickr tags, but these work in the description or title...
,, #notouristshere
#feetintheview
#RMLAIDfor
#RMLAIDhistory
#UPR236
#YAX874
#YSR454
PA224157
See onscreen NOTES
Below is a clip from leatherman.com.au/products/rebar%C2%AE-stainless?_pos=1&a...
The REBAR model, with 17 tools, that I didn't get!
leatherman.com.au/collections/multi-tools/products/rebar%...
$235 at Michael’s Key and Gift in Gungahlin Market Place $206.95 at Leatherman....
$170.46 on Amazon....
www.amazon.com.au/dp/B007ERHM5S?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt...
Imports from Germany may differ from local products.
The Leatherman SURGE..
leatherman.com.au/collections/multi-tools/products/surge-...
Which only gains scissors over the REBAR..
My model missed out on the FILE for some reason, instead of the extra 420HC knife,,,
Now I have the new one with the metal file and easier to open.. 30/05/25
I needed the #SAKedcclimber to open all the tools on the Rebar.
In all my 2-3 million miles or kilometres of #FlickrSpelio #bushwalking, #SUSScaving, #WASGcaving, #RMLAIDForest life or #GSWANullarbor work, travel #roundAUstraliawithSpelio or in the UK or Europe in #Helga2004, where I bought a #SAKTinker in Switzerland or in #mtus, where I bought the #juiceS2, I never needed a #SAKedc or #Leatherman as I always had a couple of fully equipped toolboxes of #remotegearlist and a trusty #sheathknife.
The #leathermanrebar with two blades was returned to Leatherman and exchanged for correct file tool instead of second blade…
On my Bike with a Boater and off to school!
I just remembered the bike was a Rambler. I rode it everywhere, to Bobbin Head for swims, to Newtown, (with Robert StClair) to buy parts for a one valve radio, to Mrs Macquarie's Chair in the Botanic Gardens, and on many tracks in the bush around Turramurra and Wahroonga..
17-04-13
It was heavy! It really needed 10 gears , not the three in the Sturmey Archer hub, considering all the steep dirt tracks I climbed, but then, that would have meant a lot of work cleaning and lubricating.
The old school tie! and the Old en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hub_gear gears....
See my first Double exposure shot here....
www.flickr.com/photos/usarick/2280536455/
taken just to the left of this one above, against the house wall...
note all the bike Favs here... www.flickr.com/photos/24722971@N05/favorites/with/4546768...
The story of the boater.. tragicocomedia.com/2011/05/04/loved-and-loathed-the-straw...
and a strange link found on Google www.crowlestreetkids.com/paper2.htm
A comment elsewhere ...
Roberto41144 we all look like dorks in those days.. Even with what we thought was a cool bike..
Mine had Sturmey Archer gears too, it was a bit of a disappointment for Xmas, as I had expected to get chain gears like my mate.. I had never heard of hub gears.
Actually the gift came with no gears and was returned to the shop for the gears, so I had to wait longer for Xmas, and then it came with a mismatched coloured wheel..
The modern school today..
www.knox.nsw.edu.au/senior-school/about-the-senior-school
My Bio on the OKGA web site...
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Made redundant from ACT Forests before it all
burnt down in 2003 and since on the road with the.....
Grey Nomads with Mary. UK and Europe in a VW Google #Helga2004 the Kombi for 16 weeks in 2004
. And now singing with Sing Australia Choir all over the place from Trundle to Broken Hill, Echuca, Wilcannia, Adelaide 2006, with additional trips to the Birdsville Races, Cape York, Kangaroo Is. etc singing has stopped now 2020
Travelled for 20 years in our old LandCruiser #Smoky60Series See some images at and in
www.flickr.com/spelio Landline 02 6193 6909
Mobile 0401 469 790
www.flickr.com/photos//tags/singaustralia
updated 01-07-21 on Mary's iPad mini…
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okga.org.au/?action=main&code=254401961&menuItem=...
where you can send emails to Old Boys and catch up..
Some pricey models on display, sorry shopkeepers, we all go to Amazon…
The Leatherman Wave plus
In all my 2-3 million miles or kilometres of #FlickrSpelio #bushwalking, #SUSScaving, #WASGcaving, #RMLAIDForest life or #GSWANullarbor work, travel #roundAUstraliawithSpelio or in the UK or Europe in #Helga2004, where I bought a #SAKTinker in Switzerland or in #mtus, where I bought the #juiceS2, I never needed a #SAKedc or #Leatherman as I always had a couple of fully equipped toolboxes of #remotegearlist and a trusty #sheathknife.
Crowlemobile shot taken by John's painter friend. I took C41 and video of the whole trip. We have 10 three hour VHS tapes, although #2 & 3 have gone missing and need to re copied from the Mini-DV tapes on the camera.. www.flickr.com/photos/spelio/9083270224/
Linked onto the Flickr map 27-02-14 approx in the detail, see our 1:800,000 scale maps we used for navigation! p55.
The AA 2002 Road atlas of Europe is on loan from Tom & Maxine.
We may need a new one if we return! but I guess we will take the same maps, so we can track where we travelled last time. It is all marked up with felt pen, routes marked with dates and POI.
A blog by a couple of Brits who travel to Europe each year.
Interesting to read the experiences of other travellers in a large Motorhome and their concerns of the increasing costs of fuel and campsites.
We never gave it a thought! Had not heard of the discount vouchers or the booking agent they used.
We had excellent service from the Camping Club for booking our ferry trips, and then extending the return trip time by a week as we were still enjoying our trip.
myweb.tiscali.co.uk/ralphdot/France 2010.htm
See other Motorhome blogs...
www.flickr.com/groups/motorhome/discuss/72157603425564881/
See #Helga2004 here..
A search on YouTube for #FlickrSpelio or #helga2004 will find me to!
See the trip on Video here...
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAPczLULhUgx7RDGVAegpntQEy...
After … using the #LeathermanRebar and then the #ACEBEAM LED torch using the idea of.. Roger below...
So bloody stiff and hard to open just to get the blade out...
Aaaarrrghhh
In all my 2-3 million miles or kilometres of #FlickrSpelio #bushwalking, #SUSScaving, #WASGcaving, #RMLAIDForest life or #GSWANullarbor work, travel #roundAUstraliawithSpelio or in the UK or Europe in #Helga2004, where I bought a #SAKTinker in Switzerland or in #mtus, where I bought the #juiceS2, I never needed a #SAKedc or #Leatherman as I always had a couple of fully equipped toolboxes of #remotegearlist and a trusty #sheathknife.
Showing the external accessible tools without the need to open the pliers first. see #onscreenNOTES
In all my 2-3 Million miles or kilometers of #FlickrSpelio #bushwalking, #SUSScaving, #WASGcaving, #RMLAIDForest life or #GSWANullarbor work, travel #roundAUstraliawithSpelio or in the UK or Europe in #Helga2004 , where I bought a #SAKTinker in Switzerland or in #mtus where I purchased the #juiceS2, I never needed a #SAKedc or #Leatherman as I always had a couple of fully equipped toolboxes of #remotegealist; and a trusty #sheathknife....
Could the multitool that some of the contestants on "Alone Australia" in SW Tasmania on SBS streaming were usiing...
see www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/alone-australia
Take a close-up to see the metal finish and scratches.
Now this on the way...
www.ebay.com.au/itm/265139133368?_skw=leatherman+wave&...