Review: Pieces of Blue

Mainly that flat tractor tire mate. I got tired soon as I saw it. I had fixed a few puntures back in the tube days with the burn on (gunpowder type) heat patches. Only part I liked was the smell as it burned the heat pad. Maybe that was why I went on to become a tank gunner in the army. Loved the burned cordite odour and the power of pressing that little red button on the elevation handle. Regarding arts I mastered, can only think of three. One was the art in the army of marching around the army camp barracks and workshops with a 'clue board' under my arm so no NCO gave me a duty I did not want, two was tank gunnery, got very good at that. Getting paid to do something I would have done for free. Three is Adobe Photoshop (Apple Aperture also) as is has saved countless numbers of mine and friends photos over the years. That Bob Y is the sum total of my arts but am still attending life's school of arts, so who knows what I will master next. Do not hold your breath while waiting for a follow up on this one.

Thanks Rocky, thought it must have been that tyre.

Never liked tractor tyres either, well, flat ones anyway. Worked with a bloke for a time, and he wouldn't remove the big, rear wheels. Would crack the bead, and remove the tube, while still on the tractor. Lot less work, but was an acquired skill.

Take care,

Bob.

I just checked the year we were there. It was way back in 2001. Sorry. I should have put that in my post.

Great to get the positive feedback from you guys. Seems we are all on the same channel. Looks like I have to order a couple more books. Some I have read and have purchased are Steve Fosset: Dick Smith: Jessica Watson, Steve Jobs (guess I best do right thing by Bill and read his) Jack Absolom: The Land Rover surveyor in the desert ? Have fun out there.

Yes, I couldn't remember the name of" The Waddi Tree" yesterday .I also have that one too. It is dedicated to her sister Judith & a couple of other people.
Yes, I was writing to them at Bundaberg then suddenly lost contact.

For her to be back there now for Rocky 1 to meet her she must've gone back.
Thanks for the name of her new book.
I asked her to write a follow up to the "Waddi tree " so I could find out what happened after.
That's when I lost contact. I'm going to buy "Wildhorse Creek " A.S.A.P.. Thanks for letting us know.
Take care, Safe travels
Bye for now Ma.

Hi Rocky 1,
That's O.K. I had to look for "The Waddi tree" in my bookshelf. It happens to most of us as the years fly by.
So, thanks for letting me know. I can still contact her.She must have been so involved in her new book & so sad about Judith who died of cancer.
Bye for now. Take care & safe travels. Ma.