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I once had one chase me for two blocks. and turned the corner and chased me two more blocks. I swooped by another once. I forgot the next week and road through his area again. He just landed on my shoulder. Then flew away. Nice warning.

great one brian . I love all your vids . more like this would be great too . but when are you going to paddle in some nice weather lol

Much wisdom ,much story, much reflection , much courage , much inspiration , much learning much awesomeness . Much Thanks

Thanks ! :)

wow Brian . If my daughters watched this they would go , is that dad but more handsome . I have such a similar relationship with my darlings . I too was an outdoor educator and guide . showed them the how to love and amaze at it all . If our girls ever met they would be best mates in minutes . what a great and personal film Brian ! thanks

I have a resident pair of magpies in my yard, never a problem. About two years ago a few hundred yards from home I saw a magpie hit by a car. As it laid there dying 3 mates were around it obviously distressed. I stopped and removed the just dead bird from the road so its mate would be safe. From then on, every season, they swoop me relentlessly in my yard or whenever I get on the bike. Think they blame me for the death. They are very intelligent birds, so this year I've brough some meal worms and trying to make friends. Not sure its working yet.

Needed something a Magpie would be scared of... like a Carlton scarf

Your Aussie magpies are lot more aggressive than our British variety, a difference that probably extends to most of the wildlife in the two places. On the footie field here, Newcastle United are nicknamed The Magpies - same B & W striped jersey. Again, I don't think they are as aggressive as Collingwood! Nice idea for a video Brian, hope you enjoyed the ride.

Damn, I never knew these birds can be so vicious. 😅

Nice one Watto.Go Giants 😅

What fantastic coastline you have there, beautiful

Hey Brian, think you'd better make some more videos. I'll have to try and find that bit of coast. I'm heading off next week for another section of the Murray river. Take care

wonderful video! May I ask what camera and sound recording equipment you use for these videos? do you use a tripod or some other device when you film yourself?

A really nice video! Loved how you captured the space and ambiance of solo paddling and camping, well done!

A great promo for older folks staying active in the outdoors and showing that adventure is a state of mind, regardless of age. I guess these trips aren't quite as ambitious as when you were a younger fella but the enjoyment is no doubt still as great. Referring back to a theme in your previous video (The Unasked Question:Why?), I think you answer that here: personal fulfilment, satisfying that need for connection with nature. And to prove to ourselves that we can still do it, right? Appreciate you taking the time to make these videos Brian - enjoyable and thought-provoking.

A great promo for older folks staying active in the outdoors and showing that adventure is a state of mind, regardless of age. I guess these trips aren't quite as ambitious as when you were a younger fella but the enjoyment is no doubt still as great. Referring back to a theme in your previous video (The Unasked Question:Why?), I think you answer that here: personal fulfilment, satisfying that need for connection with nature. And to prove to ourselves that we can still do it, right? Appreciate you taking the time to make these videos Brian - enjoyable and thought-provoking.

Wow, love this video. Your words are so true about solo trips away. Thank you for another fantastic video and message

Love your work mate. Honoured to be part of your story as someone who’s journeyed with you and still continue to learn from you. Thanks

There must be hundreds, if not thousands of videos just like this...yet your words put this one into a realm of its own!!

Nice work Ponch. Great images matched by thought provoking comments

Wow Watto gone HD.Totally ott but still magic mate😅

Totally agree, i cyclevon my own sat here in Spore now upto 40km as pretty flat here with endomorfins kicking in halfway. Sundays with mates ending up at pub. Makes the workinng week possible😅

That's a beautiful canoe. I had the privilege of taking a Seliga canoe for some 2-week trips through the boundary Waters in quetico when I was a teenager. Camp Woody wagon in northern Minnesota has the oldest continuously maintained fleet of boats anywhere in the Western hemisphere; they are art and such a pleasure to paddle. Godspeed good man, keep these traditions alive.

Keep your videos up! They are amazing ❤

Sir you are a National Treasure. Your videos should replace the rubbish on Television.

Nice work Ponch. Good to see the K1 is getting used.

A great blend of local history and personal memoire of your trips down the Murray. Einstein famously said, "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving". If he'd been a paddler he might have used the K1 in the analogy - well done on staying upright. River Dreams is an excellent series which deserves a wider audience.

I recall the trip you took us on down the Murray on 3 or 4 day trip whilst at Bendigo La Trobe in '93 - such great memories! I discovered the love of the journey down the river. Beautiful.

Your best work so far. A fantastic narrative and great film work. This father/daughter bond is very special. Well done Kate for not showing up Ponch's very average paddling style.

The wonderful lost art of story telling.beautiful.😊

A lovely film Brian, and treasured times sharing the outdoor experience with your daughter. Solo trips are great because solitude sharpens the senses, but having your offspring along brings a different dimension. It's the family trips I have the fondest memories of and I expect you are the same.

My favourite place 💚 Thanks for making such a terrific video Ponch!

Bit of a cold ripper this one but enigmatic as always😊

Another beautifully photographed & narrated estuary family trip from the interesting Watto.thx for posting mate😊

Great video mate, really enjoyed it.

Sorry about your doggy :( That made me cry :(

A wonderful reflection on multiple levels .... congratulations ....look forward to more ...

Beautiful video Brian. I let a great canine mate go this year too. Sorry about Buzz

A thoughtful and touching exploration of the benefits you've experienced through regular cycling over the last year. It's clear how much you value the rides for physical and mental wellbeing and as the best mode of travel for connecting to the landscape and discovering new sights in familiar places. Cycling must be one of the few physical activities that can be enjoyed throughout most of the seven ages of man (or woman!) and hopefully us 60somethings will get to notch up many more miles in the saddle. Hope you are enjoying the new Kona!

I too had a childhood on the beach in the sun. The Mornington Peninsula in my case. By pure chance, and dumb luck, I had a skin check at work after all the 'outdoor' staff had been done. Just an add on as a favour. Two stage one melanoma found and removed in a blur of doctors visits and operations. I was lucky. Stupidly lucky. Wasn't even really on my radar. Do yourself, and those you love, a solid. Have a skin check.

Fantastic.

I really enjoyed this so much.

Glad to see you aren't just a fair-weather cyclist Brian; going out in bad conditions makes us appreciate the sunny days when they come. I'm guessing the eyewear will be the first thing you reach for on future rides. Anyone who's taken insect life into the eye on a ride never leaves home without glasses thereafter and driving rain can be just as bad. Good to see you on the comeback trail in this series.

Superb reflections. I'm going to make my appointment today.

Yeah, I'm sure we've spent too much time bare-skinned under the sun. But it was all worth the memories. Lovely reflection, and thanks for bringing us this video, Brian.

Oh my gosh, I need to explore Australia!

Doing wonders for mens mental health. Outdoors, and a check in with respected peers

Elegy?

On second watching this your most elequent Ponch.This Series shoukd be compulsory in Nsw/Queensland schools. Believe the current state of the Murray river is a symbol of mankind - gurgling, rampant at times but resilient 😅

There is no sea level rise.