~ the 2009 Avalon International Airshow

I happen to be lucky enough to live about 20 minutes away from Avalon, just out of Geelong, this year I spent an afternoon by the runway, and a couple of days outside in the cheap seats (read free).
Here is 4 days at the Avalon Airshow in photos .... as seen by me

~ the Geelong Highland Gathering

The 2009 Geelong Highland Gathering was held on the long weekend at Queens Park. Lots to see and do ..... There were highland dancers of course, massed pipe bands, some medieval mayhem, the heavy games, haggis hurling, lots of tartan, Dad's Army were there (well not really, but it looked like them), so here it all is ...as seen by me