This year we finally made it to the legendary South Beach end of year beach party. It was a great way to wind up another year in Freo. We headed down to watch the sunset with many others and then had a barbecue on the grass. At about 7pm decks were set up and dance music was playing. Strip lights had been laid out on the grass for an impromptu dance floor and it worked a treat. Great night, great fun, will be going back next year.
Happy new year Freo folks.
We saw something very sweet at the dog beach last week: a tiny plaque commemorating the life of one Bennie the Beagle. As you know Fremantle dog owners like to remember their dogs in creative ways.
RIP Bennie.
I saw a Wolfhound down at South Beach over the Easter holidays, in a skirt… as you do.
Wolfhounds are a noble beast. They were the guard dog of the ancient High Kings of Ireland. They were held in such high esteem that wars were fought over them.
“I will give thee a dog which I got in Ireland. He is huge of limb, and a follower equal to an able man. Moreover, he hath a man’s wit and will bark at thine enemies but never at thy friends. And he will see by each man’s face whether he be ill or well disposed to thee. And he will lay down his life for thee.”
The Icelandic Saga of Nial
What did you get up to on the weekend? Maybe something crazy, but probably not as crazy as what Spud Murphy did, who walked from Rottnest to South Beach. Eh? – I know! He walked all the way, 21 km, on the ocean floor. “Mr Murphy said the scenery during his walk was relatively sparse and was made up mainly of black sand, as he expected.” The aim of Spud’s walk was to raise money for The Telethon Adventurers - well done, Spud, what an awesome effort. Here’s his story.
A nice person has left this wave ski down at South Beach for anyone to use. There’s no seat belt or foot straps, but hey, it’s free, just have some fun with it. When you’re done, return it to “above high tide”.
Its home is near the dunes
This storm would not fit in a tea cup. Still the dark skies didn’t stop some people from popping in for a dip early this morning.
A swim at South Beach straight after work on a hot, hot, hot day is pure bliss… even if a cloud floats by and blocks the sun.
Breathtaking Australia day fireworks at Fishing Boat Harbour.
Hand-painted chip shop sign on South Terrace.
Wares from The Space, Point Street, part of the Renew Fremantle Program supported by mayor Brad Pettitt.
Lucky Diamond Rich preforms in front of Fremantle Prison at the Street Arts Festival.
South Beach offers up another epic sunset.
Gage Roads Fremantle Port.
The High Street wakes up from hibernation for the Hidden Treasures music festival.
An unusual stencil pops up on Mouat Street.
ROA paints us a Numbat.
Bathers Beach Boardwalk finished, open and ready for the Summer.
Kelp at Kidogo opens and Fremantle has, but for a moment, the best bar in WA.
There’s a couple of bicycle related events coming up soon and one of them involves free food.
Ride to Work Day is designed to get you off your arse and on to your bike, go green and heathly all at once. Head over to Kings Square between 7am and 9am on the 12th of October and you’ll get a free (nutritional so they say) breakfast. There’ll also be a draw with prizes:
Register for the Ride to Work Day.
The Fremantle Bicycle Users Group is organising a family bike picnic on Sunday 23rd October. Once again fun stuff and prizes will be involved.
Finally the Hatch Ocean Ride for MS (from Fremantle to Hillarys) is kicking off at the Pickled Fig in South Beach on the 23rd of October. Tomorrow morning at 11am ambassador Josh Kennedy of the West Coast Eagles will be riding around along the beach in an Indian rickshaw to promote the event.
To get on board with sponsorship and join in head to www.OceanRideForMS.org.au.
Ocean Ride for MS 2010
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