Franks Blog

Sunday, December 17, 2023

Chilling in Henry's pool

Henry has his pool heated to a comfortable level. Combined with a sunny day. put my drink at the side of the pool and balanced, somewhat precariously in plastic doughnut.

Went to the yacht club. Bought fish and chips. Ate on the grass. Parking through the boom gate was expected as $5 but when we came to leave, the gate was up so it was free. There was a EV charger but it was one of those ones where you need a lead which we don't have.

It was blowing a gale which seemed appropriate for a yacht club. We sat outside on the grass which seemed a very popular Saturday afternoon pass time.

A couple of bottles of white went well with the fish.

Battered Fish & chips $19

Bottle wine $40

Food $76 (incls the $19 but not the $40)

The group was:

Henry

Chris

Jemma

Frank

Lewis

Clare

James

Sally

Tristan

Morgan

Tristan established it was a no fly drone zone.

We decamped and went to "spilt milk" ice cream bar at dickson.

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Tesla - Cost to Drive and Supercharge

I wonder how much it cost to drive to Canberra and is EV even financially worth it. It seems only just.

CHARGING
When one charges with a Tesla Supercharger, the financial charge is automatically taken out of the credit card so I look up my bank statements and tote up the cost as $128.16

Brisbane to Canberra is 1200km

EQUIVALENT PETROL

Turns out Ford do not make a family sedan (that I could see) so I selected the Camry as my reference vehicle. Toyota claim about 6L/100km and when I used that, the equivalent petrol would be $129 which is the same as the amount I spent on electricity. I changed to 8L/100km because when I looked around on the net people seemed to suggest that was a more realistic amount.

Camry 6L/100km	8	L/100km
Distance Brisbane - Canberra	1200	km
Fuel used	96	L
Price of Fuel	$ 1.80	$/L
Money spent on Petrol	$ 172.8	$

Money spent on Electricity	$ 128.16	$

Park Run 16-12-2023

PARK RUN 16-12-2023

A gathering of the clan at Ginninderra parkrun today:-
5 First timers (at this course):
Michael, Frank, young James, Chris & Jemma.
Experienced runners Zoe and Henry got PBs.
All ably supported by stalwart Peter.

James VS snr, sporting a visor that seems to imply rowing and contending with psychological challenges of change braved Parramatta.

Henry 19:23 PB
Chris 24:25
Jemma 30:54
Frank. 38:17

With Henry navigating we made our way through the streets of Canberra to the Ginninderra parkrun.

We met Cousins Michael and Peter and Peter's daughter Zoe and my nephew James VS jnr. As the crowd gathered, a lady called the newbie's to attention and explained the course in minute detail. We then went full cult mode with cheers and clapping for various sub groups. When they called for visitors to identify themselves and a lady said she was from Iran. Now that was new. All the Iranian's I've met have described themselves as Persian.

Suddenly we were off. I ran and chatted to Peter and Michael. Gradually Peter and I pulled ahead and then with a huge burst of energy I broke free veritably sprinted past a couple of walkers.

Settling into a rhythm of trying to get some spring and length I observe the faster people who've already reached the turn around.

Firstly we see the superfast and toned sprinters and amongst them I see Henry. Figuring he's not really putting in a decent effort I cheered him.

Next one gets the high speed plodders you can see the effort but they seem to lack the spring. The next group are the smooth and relaxed. I hear a cheer and break from my dream and it's Chris striding out. I'm worried he will over do it as this is his first run for years.

I increase my cadence to a sprint approaching a fast walk and here's Jemma and we exchange encouragements.

By now the crowd had thinned to a long but tight single file in each direction. I don't know the course and they don't have distance markers so I am unsure how far to go to get to half way. Finally there and a huge round of applause. There I see Peter and Michael. My high speed break had achieved a massive 20m.

Zoe PB
Henry 19:23 PB
Chris 24:25
Jemma 30:54
Frank. 38:17

In parallel with all of this, brother James VS snr, sporting a orange visor that seems to imply rowing and contending with huge psychological challenges of change, attacked Parramatta Park run. Great going all.

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Park Run

SATURDAY 2 NOVEMBER

Before and after

Ran the whole way.

Time still below par.

Slightly sore knees noticeable when I ran Monday.

Wednesday not running.

BGRC AGM

Grammarians AGM.

On the hard stand outside our shed.

Chips and beer for atmosphere.

I brought magnus.

A pleasant warm evening.

A key thing I like about the Grammarians AGM is the respectful atmosphere. We had the usual chairman's report and treasurers report. We had a potentially emotional discussion followed by a vote. No shouting. I was impressed that the chairman ensured everyone got the chance to speak by stopping people talking over a person who was stating their idea.