The Mystery of Camping

So why would any rational adult choose to spend time and money travelling to Nowhere to spend freezing cold nights in front of a smokey fire, when they could be wrapped up in a warm doona on a comfortable bed? That's the mystery of camping.

Long Time Locals

The graffiti in Pa Bendall Park at Moffatt Beach said "Long Term Locals Only".  Maybe these two sisters qualify - Aunty Clair and Nana Brine, who have more than 70 years of coastal living under their belts. Next time you see them chattering away at the cafe at Moffatt Beach, stop to ask them about the time their father swam against the Duke when he came to visit Oz back in 1915. Or maybe what it was like camping at Kirra before the groyne and leg ropes. Or what Noosa was like when there were three camping areas in Hastings Street. Or raising six sons during the longboard to shortboard era.
Big Thanks to the staff at One La Balsa Cafe for making Nana Brine's 85th birthday yesterday memorable.

Life of Brian

So you think your're a long term local? Meet Brian. He lives on the Noosa River in between the burger joint with the Elvis out front and the Solace surf shop. He's been there for 40 years. Brought the cactus behind him in from Cuba. It's a rare one. The flowers are awesome and Brian is a top bloke. He let us use his cactus garden for a fashion shoot a month ago.
This is a collaboration between me and Corey Wilkie and Brian - a collaboration between the seemingly opposites of film and digital, hi tech and low tech, youth and old age.  Say gidday and have a listen to Brian's yarns about Noosa before the Big Money moved in. Thanks Champ.
Winter 2009