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eatspiderss · 4 years

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Most the tma fandoms general opinions on the characters (by someone who has only been in the fandom for a week or two):

Jon: everyone loves Jon, ace king :) (also monster Jon rights)

Martin: very good, very cute, very gay, a fan favorite

Tim: I hope he's enjoying his kayaking trip :(

Sasha: Talanted, brilliant, incredible, amazing, showstopper, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before

Elias: you either love him or hate him

Peter: bi- big- big boy man

Gertrude: cool grandma 😎

Gerry: punk icon, cool grandson (kinda) 😎

Michael: love him <3

Basira: a queen absolutely iconic

Daisy: y'all are a bunch of simps for her but like same

Jude: (see Daisy)

Annabelle: (see Jude)

Helen: she's on that queen shit, no choice but to stan

Simon: I am honestly still unsure about this one but I usually see good things about him

The umbrella: disgusting, you're just like your father, we hate you, you useless filthy piece of junk

Georgie: Spooktacular we love her but please save her from those damn sponsorships

Melanie: knife wife, slaughter queen

Agnes: hot fire wife very pretty an absolute icon also Jude liked her so clearly she's top tier

Lietner: like with Elias you either love him or hate him and if you hate him you definitely stan Gerry

Breekon and Hope: idk about y'all but I actually liked them and Breekons statement was really sad :((

Jane Prentiss: you are either scared of her or you think she's a hot worm lady (idk why y'all think worms are attractive but thats not my problem)

Jonah Magnus: idk what y'all think but someone called him a Victorian dandy on his wiki so like that's neat

Alright I think that's all if there's more tell me which ones and maybe I'll do more

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thejeksburyguy · 4 years

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Just finished season 3 enjoy your kayaking trip Tim stay safe—

#tma #tma spoilers #f u c k #if y'all need me I'll be in the Tunnels TM sobbing #Mod Jeks

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bluejayblueskies · 3 years

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For the top 5 thing, how about top 5 TMA characters, and top 5 book?

Top 5 TMA Characters

1. Jon my beloved, love of my life, object of my affections--

2. Martin ‘King’ Blackwood... I would like to be hugged by him

3. Tim ‘the hot one’ Stoker, taken from us too soon... enjoy your kayaking trip king...

4. Gerry... you can pry my Gerry Lives AUs from my cold dead hands

5. Daisy, but specifically s4 Daisy (as I didn’t warm up to her until s4). The fact that I haven’t written a Jon & Daisy s4 friendship fic yet is criminal

(Honorable mention: Sasha ‘I’m unforgettable!’ James, who thinks stapling together decades-old documents is a good idea.)

Top 5 Books

1. The Foxhole Court - Mafia meets sports meets queer romance meets trauma recovery. It would take too long to list my favorite moments from this series.

2. The Raven Cycle - Modern fantasy-ish, ft. dead Welsh kings, lucid dreaming, psychics, and ley lines. I have a signed copy of the last book and it’s my most prized possession.

3. Song of Achilles - Greek tragedy, but make it gayer (written by a historian!) Really highlights my love of tragedies and also the inherent tenderness of growing up together with the one you love.

4. Red, White, and Royal Blue - Enemies-to-lovers romance between the son of the president of the United States and an English prince. I read this whole book in one sitting and would gladly do so again.

5. Captive Prince - This one is a bit more on the explicit side of things. One prince gets usurped in a coux and sold to the other prince as a slave. This book comes with a lot of cw, but it’s actually quite a compelling romance as well as a compelling war/regency plot, which I love.

(Honorable mention: I’m sure 13 Storeys will end up on this list if I ever actually get around to reading it.)

#this got very long but it let me reminisce over my favorite books which was nice #celticdragonmaster #ask game #thanks for asking!

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ghoulsters · 4 years

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okay my reactions after MAG 160 and 159 (in no particular order)

-JONMARTIN JONMARTIN JONMARTIN JONMAR

-fuck elias all my homies hate elias

-ok i kinda liked peter lukas at some point but him trapping martin in the lonely was the last straw. I don't care that your childhood was fucked up don't hurt my boy

-"I really loved you, you know" im sobbing

-"what do you see?" "I see you, jon" I actually started crying at this point and had to pause to regather myself. that line is used in so many powerful times in this podcast, and it went from fear and revenge to loving another person. I love these two so much tma really did say gay rights.

-i'd like to imagine they held hands as they left the lonely.

-I hope daisy is okay after all this. Honestly melanie had the right idea everyone here needs therapy and a break.

-jon is so FOND

-i saw art with martin and one of those cute highland cows (all cows are cute) and I now know where it came from. I'd like to think if what happens in this episode didn't happen jon and martin would go on walks together and pet the cows.

-already mentioned this in a previous post but the elias meme really hit me from left field. I almost felt like it was all one big joke since I've seen it at the end of tma posts for so long that it feels like getting rickrolled or stick bugged.

-elias, jonah, whatever, i still want to drop kick him off a cliff.

-see i knew elias was always up to some shit but him basically orchestrating almost all of the fear encounters actually surprised me. I tried to avoid spoilers and it seems I avoided at least one plot twist.

-unrelated but everyday I miss tim and sasha. enjoy your kayaking trip, lads.

-that chant was so sinister and the way the static and the music builds is fantastic.

-i think about how once everything started, martin immediately thought of jon and his safety and ran back to the safehouse. jon is all he has anymore and they're so in love oh my god i might start crying again.

-jon crying and laughing at the fresh apocalypse he was forced to cause breaks my heart.

-martins little "I'm scared, jon" C'MERE SIR YOU NEED A HUG

-eyes in the sky baby

-im not gonna start season 5 for a day or two to process things, plus the new episode comes out today (it's literally 3:45 in the morning and I have classes tomorrow, I need to SLEEP) so at least I know there's more content waiting on the other side of the episodes i haven't listened to. thanks for reading my silly thoughts if you did. im going to sleep now.

#the magnus archives #tma #johnathan sims #martin blackwood #elias bouchard #tma spoilers #dinoz.txt

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magnus-archives-playlist-project · 3 years

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Hi again! I wanted to share some of my song recs for Tim. Firstly, RIP Tim, hope you’re enjoying your kayaking trip...

Secondly, the actual songs. There’s 3 from my little list that really stuck out to me. First, “I Lived” from OneRepublic. I think it really fits Tim overall as a character. Next is “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton, just cause, especially the lyric “It’s all taking and no giving”. Lastly, “If I Die Young” by The Band Perry.

Also, after I finish my character playlists, would you like to see them?

Sorry for the long wait answering this one, I’ve been a bit swamped with schoolwork!

Oof, a rough one for a man who went from like, managing his trauma ok and having a work/life/quest for revenge balance to completely self destructing within a season and a half.

I owned every second that this world could give I saw so many places The things that I did Yeah, with every broken bone I swear I lived

Alternatively, a great song for Tim who is Fine and Off Kayaking With His Friends.

Sdkja;ssdlfkaj;dsfkjas;dskfljas yeah Nine to Five is a fantastic song for Timothy “what are they going to do, fire me” Stoker and the worst office job of all time.

9 to 5, for service and devotion You would think that I would deserve a fair promotion Want to move ahead but the boss won't seem to let me I swear sometimes that man is out to get me

Annnd oh boy, If I Die Young is always a great one for characters who do in fact die young.

So put on your best, boys, and I'll wear my pearls What I never did is done

A penny for my thoughts, oh no, I'll sell 'em for a dollar They're worth so much more after I'm a goner And maybe then you'll hear the words I've been singin' Funny when you're dead, how people start listenin'

Cool I wasn’t like. Using my heart for anything.

#MAG playlist project #the magnus archives #tma #character: timothy stoker #that2000skid #sent march 6 2021

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lucreziaborgiagf · 4 years

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Top five tma characters

Ok this is difficult! Thank you for the ask!!

5) Mike Crew. I just think he’s fun

4) Tim Stoker. I seriously love Tim, I think his story is probably one of the most tragic in the archives. I just have so many feelings. Mr. Stoker I hope you’re enjoying your kayaking trip

3) Agnes Montague. I just find her so interesting, and I desperately want to hear more from her. It’s really symbolic that she hasn’t had a statement herself, similar to how she didn’t have her own control over her life

2) Gerry Keay/Delano. Gerry I love you so much, you deserve so much better. I don’t even have any more to say, I just love him

1) Rosie. Hey, why focus on the well known and fleshed our main characters when you can hyperfixate on the practically non-existant background characters? Seriously though, I love Rosie so much — the whole “secretary who is just too competent to kill despite having no plot armour” (not that that means much in tma) is one of my favourite tropes

ask me my top five anything

#for reference here are the other characters i nearly put:#the admiral. oliver. julia. mikaele. eric. karolina gorka. evan lukas.#tma #the magnus archives #tma rosie #gerard keay #agnes montague #tim stoker #mike crew #answered #anonymous

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sexyvictorfrankenstein · 4 years

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welcome to my tma relisten reactions ~~~~

day one: episodes 1-4

• wow i forgot how much jon just shit on martin 24/7 jeez stop bullying your boyfriend

• THEY NAMEDROPPED SARAH BALDWIN IN EPISODE ONE?!? HOW DID I MISS THAT?!?

• breaken n hope!! the boys!! never thought i would be excited to see them lmao

• dang i knew The Buried was mentioned early but they really jump straight into it with episode 2 huh?

• the table!! the table!! the table!!

• “he better not be using institute funds to woo filing clerks. AGAIN.” god i love Tim so much i miss that man more than anythingggg keep thotting it up in heaven king i hope you’re enjoying your kayaking trip <3

•lightner’s book and Mary keay!!! time for a spook~~~

• “her gerard kept an eye out.” gerard keay 🥺🥺🥺

#the magnus pod #the magnus archives #tma #tma relisten #the magnus archives relisten #tma john #tma martin #tma posting #tma blogging

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1goatman1 · 4 years

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day 6 of @spacebunprinces oc-tober! todays prompt, with your favourite character! i drew her with Tim from tma. keep thotting it up in heaven king, hope you enjoy your kayaking trip <3

#sexiest man in tma #with that worm scar and hawaiian shirt drip #i miss him so much #(oh my god)#press F for respects #canonically assigned hot by basira #im not writing the whole song #i would #love you tim <3 #hope you get back from your kayaking trip soon #spacebunprince #tma #art #magnus archives

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naturecoaster · 4 years

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Nature Coast Thanks-giving

It is good to sit down and write about what makes life so worth living regularly. This time of year, I tend to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of gifts, meals, relatives, and pets. This year, I just moved into a new home and am spending a lot of time figuring out what goes where and how to best manage the new environment. In Florida’s Nature Coast, I find a daily sense of thanks for the slower pace of life and general consideration of a door opened for me, a small shop or restaurant owner greeting me when I visit, a cart shared at the grocery store, a smile from another motorist at the stop sign, and the beauty of nature that surrounds us. I will never forget moving to Brooksville in 2005 and shopping at the local Publix store with my husband one Sunday. We had moved up from the St. Petersburg area the week before. Everything seemed to be on 2/3 time. We felt like everyone should move a little faster, but then we looked at each other and said, “Guess we better get used to Brooksville time,” and we have never looked back.

The Nature Coast is full of people and organizations who help each other. The Opportunity to Help a Neighbor The area encompassing Florida’s Nature Coast includes Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, and several Florida Counties north along the Gulf of Mexico until about Tallahassee. The Nature Coast that we cover includes several small towns or cities – each with a real sense of community. Events held in this area nearly always benefit a local nonprofit. We have Arts Councils, Heritage/History Councils, as well as agencies that provide help for the mentally disabled, the physically disabled and the youth and the seniors. If someone’s house burns down, the neighbors step up and hold fundraisers and businesses donate also.

After Papa Joe's Restaurant caught fire and was destroyed in 2014, a huge community effort for employee relief was undertaken. Image courtesy of Papa Joe's Employee Relief. I remember when Papa Joe’s restaurant in Spring Lake burned down. Joe Giarratana, the owner of the business, contacted local restaurants to get positions for his employees until they could rebuild. Fundraisers were held to help the employees and their families. It was over a year before the new restaurant was back in business, even with insurance funds to reconstruct. Many of the former employees were able to return in due time. At the time of the stock market crash, Raymond and Margaret Robins gave their fortune to back the Bank of Brooksville, preventing a horrible economic crash for the area's families and businesses. They owned Chinsegut Hill at the time. The Opportunity to Be Helped

Rachel, our little white dog who decided to go on an adventure, and was returned home. Last week, my little white dog decided to stand out on the road in front of our new house. We were having some work done by heavy equipment and I can only surmise that she didn’t like the ruckus. A good Samaritan came along and picked her up, thinking she was lost. After I realized she wasn’t home, I began searching and could not find her anywhere. I resorted to posting on all the Facebook Lost Pet/Found Pet groups I could find – until about 1 am when I collapsed.

About 4 am I woke up and looked at my posts. Someone had posted a Found Dog in a different group and it was my little white dog! I immediately messaged them, eventually showing up at their gate around 8 am, hoping to see my fur baby and carrying a note. I called her name and up she ran, jumped in the truck and came home with me. I cannot thank the many people who were involved in taking care of my pet and helping me get her back safely enough. It is, however, part of the culture of Florida’s Nature Coast and I am so grateful to live here.

Guy Harvey, artist, and Wyland, artist, in front of the 55 x 8-foot mural, entitled, "Marine Sanctuary." Image courtesy of the Wyland Foundation The Quality of Arts and Education Community theatre, middle and high school music and band programs, sports at all levels, and the value of art in developing our youth into well-rounded adults is part of this area’s culture. It’s not perfect, but it has passion, and that’s what makes the difference between good and great in these areas.

Live Oak Theatre's Wizard of Oz production was of professional quality in costuming, acting and sets. Volunteers and students work together to create family-friendly shows twice a year, with summer camp as a time to hone their craft. Image courtesy of Live Oak Theatre. Gardening, forestry, wildlife management are all valued pursuits in this area. Fishing is taught from parent to child and people make a life by pursuing their dreams. Where else in the world can you list, “Manatee Encounter Captain” as your occupation?

Art in the Park features over 130 Fine Arts and Artists each year along the paved winding walkway of Tom Varn Park in Brooksville. Proceeds benefit the Hernando County Fine Arts Council who award grants to several groups to support the arts. Arts festivals happen throughout the region and throughout the year, as well as art galleries that teach classes to the young, middle and aged populations.

Tim Durden, in his usual low-key manner, on his kayak as a volunteer with manatee watch. Tim is credited with saving a young swimmer's life in 2015 and was honored with the Citizen Award for Bravery by the U.S. Department of the Interior July 4, 2017. Sports are strong and varied in our region also. Everything from a wakeboarding park and one of the most pristine kayaking rivers in the State to a huge ice arena, tennis and golf academy, and an international soccer school. And let us not forget our middle and high school baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, and football teams. These institutions provide good direction and opportunities to strive to be the best in the world.

Today the Withlacoochee State Forest offers outdoor recreation for visitors. Image courtesy of Pat Manfredo. The Serenity of Nature The Withlacoochee State Forest, Warner-Boyce Salt Springs, Chassahaowitzka Wildlife Management Area, Chinsegut Wildlife Education Area, Starkey Park, the Withlacoochee State Trail, Crystal River State Preserve, the Green Swamp and the myriad of state and local parks are abundant throughout Florida’s Nature Coast. Some parks are dog-friendly. Some are not. Some offer events, some just offer the opportunity to get away from our fellow man and commune with the local flora and fauna.

With both water and forest nature throughout our area, one can enjoy the serenity of rivers, lakes, the Gulf Monday, and hike to find caves the next day. Some have beautiful shorelines, some have heavy tree canopies, one is a wonderful animal park, one is home to mermaids and mermen. Just being able to drive roads with trees on both sides and a deer crossing or bear crossing sign is something I am grateful for. Mostly, I am grateful for you, my fellow NatureCoasters. Please post your favorite things about this area in the comments below. Perhaps we can arrange a future field trip to meet up and enjoy. Read the full article

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wayneooverton · 5 years

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9 amazing reasons to visit Bright, Australia (besides its name)

Australia tops the bucket list of many, and as someone who has been down under many a time, I’ve yet to tick off some of the most iconic spots like the Sydney Opera House, the trendy city of Melbourne or Uluru.

Personally, I love to get off the beaten track, and when the chance came to explore Victoria’s High Country, I jumped as high as I could.

Victoria is one of the states in Australia, home to Melbourne, but once you get out of the big city, you’re in for a real treat.

A lovely mountain town set in the foothills of the Victorian Alps, Bright is the perfect base for exploring Mt. Buffalo and the surrounding Alpine national parks.

It is also the base for visiting Mt. Hotham in winter to ski. While I have yet to visit Victoria in the snowy season, I can heartily attest to the fact that this place is just

Wineries, good foodie spots, friendly locals galore, beautiful views and epic adventures, Bright and the surrounding area really does have it all!

25 photos that will inspire you to visit the Victoria High Country

1. Sunset at The Horn, Mount Buffalo

It seems fitting to begin with the first of several all-time favorite places in Bright (yes, I have more than one, I’m allowed!) The Horn, at Mount Buffalo.

This spectacular lookout is what dreams are made of. With truly breathtaking views you’ll feel (quite literally ) on top of the world. While you can drive most of the way, to reach the lookout you’ll have to don your hiking boots for a short steep hike from the final picnic area to get to the top.

If you had to pick a time of day, chose sunset!

Showcasing sweeping panoramas of Mt Hotham, Mt Buller, Mount Featherton and the valleys beyond, you’d be forgiven for thinking you were in Europe, or even the wilds of China!

At 1,723 meters elevation (or just over 500 ft) The Horn is the highest point in the Mount Buffalo National Park and a definite ‘must do’ when you’re in the area.

As the rolling mountains disappear into the distance, you really feel like you’re on top of the world here.

2. Dip your toes at Ladies Bath Falls

There’s just something about standing under a waterfall in the heat of the day, surrounded by birdsong and native forest. Am I right?

The ultimate bathing spot, Ladies Bath Falls are practically an institution round here.

As the story goes, in the late 1940’s the trains from Melbourne would stop so the ladies on board could ‘refresh’ themselves in the falls before the final leg of the journey to Mount Buffalo. I can heartily attest that that water is, indeed, fresh. It’s freaking cold!

Set just 400 meters back from the road up Mount Buffalo, these crystal clear springs trickle over smooth granite boulders and make for a tranquil detour.

Be warned though, the water is icy! Not shown in pic: My very numb feet.

3. Get nice and cozy at the Kilnhouses

My accommodation near Bright was extraordinary. The Kilnhouses are a unique experience where contemporary luxury and design is combined with the stunning beauty of the high country landscape on a cattle farm.

And I’m not really a ‘cow’ kind of girl, usually preferring sheep farms, but after this – I think I’m converted.

I stayed in the Sorting Shed which was designed to mirror the old style of tobacco sorting sheds, with amazing views of the farms and mountains around it.

Let me ask you something. When I say ‘Australia’ you picture beaches and kangaroos right? Me too. Well, I used to.

Now, when I think of Australia, my mind often wanders back to The Kilnhouses.

Rolling green fields as far as the eye can see, edged with gumtree forests and snowy mountain peaks. Morning mists, and the sounds of a working farm right outside my seriously luxurious room. Can I hide here forever?

4. Be welcomed by the friendly locals

Down to earth, generous and some of the most welcoming people I’ve ever met, the locals in Bright are a huge part of what what make this place so special. From the baristas who made my daily coffees to the people I met on the trails, I left Bright with such a sense of joy for my fellow humans.

Here I felt safe and happy.

Which is actually saying a lot considering I’m the biggest introvert out there.

5. Tuck in for a big feed at the Wandi pub

Now getting to one of the more important points – the food. Which, by the way, was exceptional. Topping my list is the Wandi Pub.

Yes, guys, a pub.

The perfect mix between down-to-earth watering hole and inner city gastro-chic, the Wandi delivers in every regard. The portions are big, the garden is delightful and the decor is en pointe (although seriously, what do I know about pub decor?)

I don’t know what I was expecting when I parked outside the Wandi pub, and I could see heaps of local utes and farm vehicles. Expecting a rural farm kind of pub like we have in New Zealand, you know, with antlers on the wall, a big pool table and a lot of men in plaid and short shorts.

I wasn’t disappointed, except I wasn’t prepared for the incredible beer on tap and the delicious and fresh menu inspired by owner’s Tim and Paddy’s travels.

If I could have ordered everything on the menu, I would. However, I’m unashamedly all about ordering food that looks good on camera (not a curry then) and I went with the Zaartar cauliflower and omg guys it was amazing.

6. Go for a wander at sunrise at the Mount Beauty Gorge Walk

If you’re after an easy hike that really delivers on epic terrain – this one’s for you. Roughly six kilometers of sheer granite cliffs, cool green canopy and clear waters, the Mount Beauty Gorge Walk takes you through the heart of a natural canyon.

Starting out you’ll traverse the Kiewa River via swingbridge, before the track descends into the belly of the gorge. Be sure to pack a pair of shoes you don’t mind get wet for wading – there are several river crossings on this hike.

There’s also a fair bit of boulder hopping! And also it’s Australia, so snakes!

As you continue on, the sun is filtered through the trees, creating the most beautiful light. I’ve been on a lot of hikes, but I was really struck by how magical this place felt.

The further you go, the sides gradually get steeper, and you’ll come across a series of natural pools, perfect for taking a dip along the way! I recommend taking a picnic to enjoy on the rocks post-swim – Everything tastes better with the sun on your face!

7. Enjoy all the colors

If there was ever a town to embody the essence of landscape diversity, it would be Bright. As happy as its name suggests, I can’t help but make my number seven point all about the color palette.

The soft pastels of dawn give way to a vibrant orange sunrise, which transforms the landscape into a patchwork of greens and browns.

The constant dust in the air mean that during sunset, the horizon is painted every shade of purple and yellow.

Everything is sharp here, bolder and brighter, pun intended.

The vineyards, mountains, red dirt roads, bare rock and lush undergrowth all meld seamlessly, creating a truly wonderful snapshot of Australia at its finest.

It’s also not unlike my hometown of Wanaka, so possibly that explains my affinity with the land.

I know that it’s probably glorious come autumn when the leaves begin to change.

8. Take in a sunrise at Tawonga Gap

Ok, this one was a happy coincidence I stumbled upon while driving one day and knew it’d be a great spot for sunrise.

Halfway between the towns of Mt Beauty and Bright, on the Tawonga Gap Road is a secluded little lookout with the most sensational views over the surrounding mountains.

It’s extra special because most of the drive you’re shrouded in forest, so when you reach this tiny clearing it makes the panorama seem all the more remarkable.

Native bush turns to lush farmland, turns to mountains and endless skies. I managed to catch the sun as it first appeared, but whichever time of day you choose, the Tawonga Gap is an ideal spot to stretch your legs and get a dose of vitamin N. Plug in into maps on your phone and you’ll find it.

9. Explore as much of Buffalo National Park as you can!

A natural paradise of walking tracks, waterfalls, wildflowers and wildlife – Mount Buffalo National Park is another essential addition to the ‘must see’ list.

Regardless of your fitness levels, this vast park has something for every hiker.

Tracks range from short 45 minute strolls to steeper six hour treks. Interesting granite formations dominate the craggy peaks, and its endless gum forests provide shelter for the wildlife. If you’re lucky you may spot a kangaroo or two, wallabies, possums and variety of native birds and wombats. Yes, I said wombats.

I repeat, WOMBATS.

Contained within the park is an old chalet, built in 1910. Surrounded by beautiful gardens it has sweeping views of the landscape and adds a touch of charm.

Camping is allowed, and there are a range of campsites both with basic facilities and others more remote. Oh, and there’s a lake! In the warmer months you can swim or kayak – or simply just relax with book on the water’s edge.

From wombats to wineries, mountains to waterfalls, Bright is a real gem and definitely worth checking out on your next trip to Australia. You won’t regret it.

Have you ever been to Victoria or heard of Bright? Is this the kind of place that appeals? Have anything else to add? Spill!

The Feast High Country Festival coming up from May 3rd to May 19th, 2019 and is an amazing time to explore, eat and drink around the Victoria High Country

Many thanks for Tourism North East for hosting me in Australia – like always I’m keeping it real – all opinions are my own, like you could expect less from me!

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mendooutdoors · 5 years

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Tim Gallaway - Featured Profile - Kayak

Are you a kayaking fan? Do you enjoy the thrill of rushing water past you while speeding down the rapids? Then This featured profile will be right up your alley

Tim Gallaway is a kayaking enthusiast for a majority of his life, with plenty of amazing tips and adventures to share.

My name is Tim Gallaway and I have been a kayak instructor for the last 10 years (about 1/3 of my life).

I originally got into kayaking as a fun way to explore the lakes and rivers around my home and from there it has grown into an obsession and a way of life.

My kayak of choice is a plastic sea-kayak that is about 17.5 feet (5.36 m) long.

It is a great all around kayak and I use it for day trips, surfing, instructing students, and long expeditions.

My longest trip took 34 days and covers about 860 miles from the Great Lakes to the St. Lawrence Seaway.

Allow yourself to be vulnerable. Reflect on your adventures, what went wrong, what went right? Are you happy with the result, are you happy with yourself? #kayak #kayakingClick to Tweet

I had been planning that expedition for 2 years. It started off as all trips do as a simple idea. I blame my Dad for the idea.

He just mentioned maybe to take some time off and go paddle in Quebec once I graduated. So it began.

I planned to follow the Great Lakes all the way to the sea but a Canadian friend of mine told me about the old voyageur canoe route through Northern Ontario and I knew that was the route I wanted to follow.

It would include the familiar and the unfamiliar, open water and small rivers, rapids and portaging, big cities and tidal flows, English and French.

A month away from my ‘normal’ was exactly what I needed at that moment in my life.

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Diversify your skill set, learn as much as you can from as many people you can. A wider base makes a stronger structure. Be a renaissance ________. #kayak #kayakingClick to Tweet

Besides exploring open water I also love the thrill of whitewater paddling and, on the opposite end of the spectrum, the rush of paddling racing surfski kayaks.

But my real passion lies in traditional Greenland style paddling.

Not a lot of people know about this type of paddling but there is a lot to learn about kayaking if you go back to the source.

Qajaqing (traditional spelling of kayaking & pronounced the same way) as we know it today developed in the Arctic by the Inuit people as a means of hunting marine mammals and for transport.

The skills they came up with to stay alive in those hostile waters translate perfectly to modern equipment.

Learn the history of your passion. If you see where it came from you can better see where it is going. #kayak #kayakingClick to Tweet

I really jumped into traditional paddling with both feet and no hesitation. It just seemed to fit.

It felt natural where most other sports were a struggle. It was just the right amount of challenge and reward, a combination that is always difficult to find when exploring new things.

I learned dozens of new special techniques and pushed myself to be better.

I had a goal through all of this, to compete in the Greenland National Qajaqing Championship, a week-long set of competitions held every summer in Greenland (events include races, qajaq rolling, harpoon throwing, and rope gymnastics (www.youtube.com/kayaktothesea).

In the traditional paddling community, Greenland is the holy land.

As the place where the paddles and kayaks and techniques we use originated it is often seen as the pinnacle of qajaq achievement to go paddling in Greenland.

I have an ongoing youtube series about travelling to Greenland to compete.

Take a look at my youtube channel to watch. I try to get a new one out every few weeks.

I feel really lucky to have found a sport and passion that can be so many different things.

It can be my adrenaline fix or my meditation, or often both at the same time.

Kayaking for me is just like the water: some days it can be calm and relaxed, other days tumultuous and exciting, and everything in between.

It flows and changes and no two days are exactly the same.

Learn to adapt to change. Don’t let your mindset lock you into a paradigm. Learn to ride the swells rather than be washed over by them. #kayak #kayakingClick to Tweet

Follow Tim Gallaway on his social networks

Tim is an inspiring outdoor adventurer, with plenty of amazing kayaking achievements under his belt.

Make sure to check out his social networks and follow him for more amazing journeys that he might venture on in the future.

If you know of someone with an incredible outdoor story make sure to contact us so we can feature them on mendooutdoors.com

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March 3, 2018 AsktheBuilder Newsletter

New subscriber? Thanks for signing up! Everyone else, let’s get going!

The past five days or so, I was laser-focused on one task. Working with my good friend Chuck Eglinton; he and I were able to complete and upload my first podcast.

Yes, the first Ask the Builder podcast is ready for you!

It’s FREE and packed with tips and a story about black goo from my past.

But before I give you the link, you may want to know more about this newer technology.

Why is this podcast important?

Now you get EXTRA FREE home improvement tips from me in audio format.

That should put your ears on a swivel.

Podcast = On-Demand Radio

The word podcast is a newer word in the English language. It’s a combination of iPod and broadcast.

In essence, it’s on-demand radio. You may be old enough to remember listening to live radio shows at home, in your car or from a tiny transistor radio the size of a pack of cigarettes.

God bless Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, for creating the iPod. You may have had one or your kids carried one of the thin electronic devices around in their pockets.

The device allowed you to download and listen to music or other audio recordings ON YOUR TERMS instead of having to be at the beckoned call of the radio station.

In the old days, if you wanted to listen to a radio show, you placed yourself near a radio when the show went live. You became a slave to the radio station for the most part.

The iPod, and cassette tapes before that, changed this. Music, radio shows, and other audio content is now stored up in the cloud and you can access it when you want.

A podcast allows you to listen to whatever you want while you cut the grass, commute on a subway, drive to and from work, jog, sit at the beach, or while you’re doing just about anything else.

You’re in complete control of when you listen. I think you can see why podcasts have become so popular.

The iPod was nudged aside by the iPhone and Android smartphones. Your modern smartphone has far more storage capability than the first iPods and can store many of the downloaded songs, interviews or stories.

That image just below is what the podcast player looks like when you click the link to get to it. See the round orange button with the white arrow? Click it, sit back and enjoy!

What’s in it for ME, Tim?

Each Ask the Builder podcast will have:

two phone calls with real homeowners

one short story from my building past that helped make me who I am

I’m excited about the last segment in the podcast. I can’t wait to hear what you have to say about the stories.

CLICK HERE to listen to the first Ask the Builder podcast.

As you listen, scroll down the page to see photos of Jill’s ruined hardwood floor and the type of tile Greg is thinking about putting in his new AZ home.

Two Hours and $50 Saves $8,000

I went on an in-person consult call about ten miles from my house last week. After surveying the situation for about twenty minutes, I took this photo.

You’re looking at the band board that’s resting on top of the house foundation.

The discoloration is wood rot. BAD wood rot.

CLICK HERE to read what CAUSED THE ROT and HOW TO PREVENT IT AT YOUR HOME.

There’s a link in the story that sends to to a FREE LIST of parts you need to keep your deck safe and your house DRY.

While I was at the man’s house, I made a quick drawing for him while I sat at his dining table. It showed him how everything needed to be done so water would not leak into the house.

When I got home, I made a much better one in color. Here’s part of it.

I show in the drawing all you need to know to properly flash a deck ledger board.

CLICK HERE if you want to purchase this invaluable drawing.

Stain Solver Tip of the Week

My good friends Nick Motz and his wife Mary Beth Wilker went for a fun kayak trip last Sunday in Cincinnati, Ohio.

They were paddling down the middle of Kellogg Avenue just south of Lunken Airport. The busy road was covered with 5 feet of flood water from the Ohio River. The river stage was 60.5 feet last Sunday.

Nasty, oily murky water was coating everything. No doubt raw sewage was in the water too.

Guess what? Nothing cleans floodwater oil and grime better than Stain Solver.

Stain Solver will also kill 99% of the bacteria on surfaces if you keep the surfaces WET with the solution for 25 minutes or more. It does the same if you let things soak in Stain Solver.

If you have flooding of any type, Stain Solver should be your go-to cleaner.

Click here to order Stain Solver. It’s certified organic, it’s made in the USA with USA ingredients and Kathy and I own the company so you can trust it’s going to work.

That’s quite enough for today.

LISTEN to the podcast!

Tim Carter Founder - AsktheBuilder.com

Do It Right, Not Over!

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allardjeremyballard · 6 years

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March 3, 2018 AsktheBuilder Newsletter

New subscriber? Thanks for signing up! Everyone else, let's get going!

The past five days or so, I was laser-focused on one task. Working with my good friend Chuck Eglinton; he and I were able to complete and upload my first podcast.

Yes, the first Ask the Builder podcast is ready for you!

It's FREE and packed with tips and a story about black goo from my past.

But before I give you the link, you may want to know more about this newer technology.

Why is this podcast important?

Now you get EXTRA FREE home improvement tips from me in audio format.

That should put your ears on a swivel.

Podcast = On-Demand Radio

The word podcast is a newer word in the English language. It's a combination of iPod and broadcast.

In essence, it's on-demand radio. You may be old enough to remember listening to live radio shows at home, in your car or from a tiny transistor radio the size of a pack of cigarettes.

God bless Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, for creating the iPod. You may have had one or your kids carried one of the thin electronic devices around in their pockets.

The device allowed you to download and listen to music or other audio recordings ON YOUR TERMS instead of having to be at the beckoned call of the radio station.

In the old days, if you wanted to listen to a radio show, you placed yourself near a radio when the show went live. You became a slave to the radio station for the most part.

The iPod, and cassette tapes before that, changed this. Music, radio shows, and other audio content is now stored up in the cloud and you can access it when you want.

A podcast allows you to listen to whatever you want while you cut the grass, commute on a subway, drive to and from work, jog, sit at the beach, or while you're doing just about anything else.

You're in complete control of when you listen. I think you can see why podcasts have become so popular.

That image just below is what the podcast player looks like when you click the link to get to it. See the round orange button with the white arrow? Click it, sit back and enjoy!

What's in it for ME, Tim?

Each Ask the Builder podcast will have:

two phone calls with real homeowners

one short story from my building past that helped make me who I am

I'm excited about the last segment in the podcast. I can't wait to hear what you have to say about the stories.

CLICK HERE to listen to the first Ask the Builder podcast.

As you listen, scroll down the page to see photos of Jill's ruined hardwood floor and the type of tile Greg is thinking about putting in his new AZ home.

Two Hours and $50 Saves $8,000

I went on an in-person consult call about ten miles from my house last week. After surveying the situation for about twenty minutes, I took this photo.

You're looking at the band board that's resting on top of the house foundation.

The discoloration is wood rot. BAD wood rot.

CLICK HERE to read what CAUSED THE ROT and HOW TO PREVENT IT AT YOUR HOME.

There's a link in the story that sends to to a FREE LIST of parts you need to keep your deck safe and your house DRY.

While I was at the man's house, I made a quick drawing for him while I sat at his dining table. It showed him how everything needed to be done so water would not leak into the house.

When I got home, I made a much better one in color. Here's part of it.

I show in the drawing all you need to know to properly flash a deck ledger board.

CLICK HERE if you want to purchase this invaluable drawing.

Stain Solver Tip of the Week

My good friends Nick Motz and his wife Mary Beth Wilker went for a fun kayak trip last Sunday in Cincinnati, Ohio.

They were paddling down the middle of Kellogg Avenue just south of Lunken Airport. The busy road was covered with 5 feet of flood water from the Ohio River. The river stage was 60.5 feet last Sunday.

Nasty, oily murky water was coating everything. No doubt raw sewage was in the water too.

Guess what? Nothing cleans floodwater oil and grime better than Stain Solver.

Stain Solver will also kill 99% of the bacteria on surfaces if you keep the surfaces WET with the solution for 25 minutes or more. It does the same if you let things soak in Stain Solver.

If you have flooding of any type, Stain Solver should be your go-to cleaner.

Click here to order Stain Solver. It's certified organic, it's made in the USA with USA ingredients and Kathy and I own the company so you can trust it's going to work.

That's quite enough for today.

LISTEN to the podcast!

Tim Carter Founder - AsktheBuilder.com

Do It Right, Not Over!

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