2013-02-12 -35 149
| Tue 12 Feb 2013 in -35,149: -35.3323863, 149.1458463 geohashing.info google osm bing/os kml crox |
Location
Beside a post or power pole, back yard of "Gowrie Flats", beside Jininderra Oval, Griffith/Narrabundah (suburban Canberra.)
Participants
Plans
Go by after work, on the way home; a small detour.
Expedition
1PE
I drove to the hash area, and parked in a gravel car park near the Gowrie Flats. This a "housing commission" area, with about 8 x three-storey blocks of accommodation provided by the Canberra community for people of limited income.
I knew which block to go to, and went to the right where I found a tall mesh-wire fence with a gate and un-locked fastening. I could go in, and I did.
I was immediately greeted by four chickens that were turning over a pile of bark and scraps. I was more interesting, so they came over to me, and followed me as I went to the obvious power pole beside which was the hash point. I took some pictures of the chickens, then saw that a back-yard fence divided them from an area with several domestic geese. I immediately knew that I was NOT on "a wild goose chase"!
Pictures of all I saw.
I went back through the gate and met a resident, who was slightly drunk (it was just after 5pm). I had a discussion with Peter and explained the geohashing quest, and pointed out the power pole. We parted on really good terms.
I went further along the road, and turned onto Captain Cook Crescent, where I took some pictures of the 'back' of the hash area, and along the road to -- note the date -- wait for it -- St Benedict's Catholic Churh. (Yes, this was the day when Pope Benedict XVI had announced his resignation.)
Photos
chickens
This was no WILD goose chase......
Pole (and hash 1m to the left), chickens, and outdoor lounge.
I am at the hash, that is 1m beyond the pole.
St Benedict's Catholic Church, about 200m from the hash. Pope B XVI abdicated today!
