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 SYDNEY BUSHWALKER is a monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers Inc, Box 4476 GPO Sydney 2001.  To advertise in this magazine, please contact the Business Manager.
-Editor: Patrick James
+|Editor| Patrick James 5/2 Hardie Street Neutral Bay 2089 Telephone 9953 8384|
+|Business Manager| George Mawer. 42 Lincoln Road Georges Hall Telephone 9707 1343|
+|Production Manager| Fran Holland|
+|Printers| Kenn Clacher, Tom Wenman, Barrie Murdoch, Margaret Niven & Les Powell|
-/2 Hardie Street Neutral Bay 2089
+THE SYDNEY BUSH WALKERS INCORPORATED was founded in 1927. Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening at 8 pm at Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre: 16 Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli (near Milsons Point Railway Station). Visitors and prospective members are welcome any Wednesday.
-Telephone  9904 1515
+|President| Tony Holgate|
+|Vice-President| Morie Ward|
+|Public Officer| Fran Holland|
+|Treasurer| Greta James|
+|Secretary| Michele Powell|
+|Walks Secretary| Eddy Giacomel|
+|Social Secretary| Peter Dalton|
+|Membership Secretary| Barry Wallace|
+|New Members Secretary| Jennifer Trevor-Roberts|
+|Conservation Secretary| Bill Holland|
+|Magazine Editor| Patrick James|
+|Committee Members| Suzanne Garland & Don Wills|
+|Delegates to Confederation| Jim Callaway & Ken Smith|
-Business Manager: George Mawer
-Lincoln Road Georges Hall
+**FEBRUARY 1998**
-Telephone  9707 1343
-Production Manager: Fran Holland
-Printers: Kenn Clacher, Tom Wenman, Barrie Murdoch, Margaret Niven & Les Powell
-THE SYDNEY BUSH WALKERS INCORPORATED was founded in 1927.  Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening at 8 pm at Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, 16 Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli (near Milsons Point Railway Station).  Visitors and prospective members are welcome any Wednesday.
-President: Tony Holgate
-Vice-President: Morie Ward
-Public Officer: Fran Holland
-Treasurer: Greta James
-Secretary: Michele Powell
-Walks Secretary: Eddy Giacomel
-Social Secretary: Peter Dalton
-Membership Secretary: Barry Wallace
-New Members Secretary:
-Jennifer Trevor -Roberts
-Conservation Secretary: Bill Holland
-Magazine Editor: Patrick James
-Committee Members:
-Suzanne Garland & Don Wills
-Delegates to Confederation:
-Jim Callaway & Ken Smith
-FEBRUARY 1998
 In This Issue, No. 759:
-P   2	Viva La Difference by Peter Rossel
+|P   2	|Viva La Difference by Peter Rossel|
+|P   4	|Club Coolana|
+|       |My Twin and Me, by Frank Rigby|
+|       |House to Let|
-P   4	Club Coolana,
+|P   5	|Rogaine "98: Early Notice|
+|       |Social Night 18 February|
-My Twin and Me, by Frank Rigby
+|       |Search & Rescue Training Weekend|
+|P 6	|Now Where did I leave that car?  by Ray Hookway|
-House to Let
+|P7	|Bird Watching|
+|P9	|Latest News from up North by John Hogan|
-P   5	Rogaine "98: Early Notice
+|P10	|Walking by Errol Sheedy|
+|P 11	|The Philosophy of Bushwalking by Frank Davis|
-	Social Night 18 February
+|P 12	|General Meeting by Barry Wallace|
+|P14	|Footnotes|
-	Search & Rescue Training Weekend
-P 6	Now Where did I leave that car?
-by Ray Hookway
-P7	Bird Watching
-P9	Lates News fronmup North by John Hogan
-P10	Walking by Errol Sheedy
-P 11	The Philosophy of Bushwalking
-by Frank Davis
-P 12	General Meeting by Barry Wallace
-P14	Footnotes
 Advertisers
-P  5		 Willis's Walkabouts
+P  5		 Willis's Walkabouts\\
+P  8		 Eastwood Camping Centre\\
-P  8		 Eastwood Camping Centre
+P  13		 Alpsports \\
-P  13		 Alpsports
 Back cover	 Paddy Pallin
+====== Vive La Difference - A Walk In The Pyrenees ======
+by Peter Rossel
-Vive La Difference - A Walk In The Pyrenees		by Peter Rossel
+My walking companion Roy and myself had arranged to meet in Bayonne on the 9th Sept 1997. I arrived  by train from Toulouse, booked in the hotel Paris-Madrid-recommended by the Lonely Planet As Roy would not arrive till later in the evening I had plenty of time for some sight seeing in the old ,picturesque Basque town and sample some of their food and drinks. The weather was fine and sunny.
-My walking companion Roy and myself  had arranged to meet in Bayonne on the 9th Sept 1997. I arrived  by train from Toulouse, booked in the hotel Paris-Madrid-recommended by the Lonely Planet As Roy would not arrive till later in the evening I had plenty of time for some sight seeing in the old ,picturesque Basque town and sample some of their food and drinks. The weather was fine and sunny.
 Roy arrived and we soon sat down for dinner to discus our forthcoming trip into the Pyrenees, where neither of us had been before.  My only experience had been a 10 day walk in the Dordogne and a crash course at the Alliance Francaise. However we had maps and a Topo-guide for our planned route along a section of the GR-10-from Hendaye to St.Jean-Pied de Port. which we planned to achieve in 5 - 6 days.
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 Things became confusing once more.  Several unmarked tracks crossed ours and the increasing fog was no help either.  Two walkers appeared out of the mist and directed us to the border village of Venta d’Inzola.  With some apprehension we followed the track when the second miracle occurred, the fog suddenly lifted revealing the outlines of a roof not far below, we had reached Venta d’Inzola, just across the Spanish border.  The roof we had noticed was that of a small cafe, a very welcome sight indeed.  In no time we were inside consuming coffee and baguettes.  Life seemed good again.
-After a chat with some locals and a visit to the mini supermarket, we continued our way to Othelle.  The trail was steep and slippery as rain pelted down..  At about 4 pm. we reached the gite d'etappe (hut) tucked away in the woods in the outskirts of Othelle. The ‘gite’ was large and comfortable with hot showers.  The place was totally deserted and soon our wet gear was strung out to dry.  It had stopped raining by now and we were in the right mood to "do", the town.  This proved a bit of a disappointment.  All we could find was a roadside bar which did not serve food.  The lady behind the bar could not be persuaded to make us a meal no matter how we tried.  As it had started to rain again-we decided to invest in some red wine and retreat to our hut rather then proceed to Othelle which was some distance away.  I don’t know if it was the wine, fatigue or both but we slept like logs that night.
+After a chat with some locals and a visit to the mini supermarket, we continued our way to Othelle.  The trail was steep and slippery as rain pelted down.  At about 4 pm. we reached the gite d'etappe (hut) tucked away in the woods in the outskirts of Othelle. The ‘gite’ was large and comfortable with hot showers.  The place was totally deserted and soon our wet gear was strung out to dry.  It had stopped raining by now and we were in the right mood to "do", the town.  This proved a bit of a disappointment.  All we could find was a roadside bar which did not serve food.  The lady behind the bar could not be persuaded to make us a meal no matter how we tried.  As it had started to rain again-we decided to invest in some red wine and retreat to our hut rather then proceed to Othelle which was some distance away. I don’t know if it was the wine, fatigue or both but we slept like logs that night.
-We woke at 8am to the sound of pouring rain , packed up and were soon on our way to the next objective, the village of Sare. According to the topo-guide this place promised all the things wet and hungry walkers could wish for.  All we had to do was to climb Col des Trois Fontaines, (570m) slide down the other side et voila.  The good book said it was only a 3hr walk-what a peach!
+We woke at 8am to the sound of pouring rain , packed up and were soon on our way to the next objective, the village of Sare. According to the topo-guide this place promised all the things wet and hungry walkers could wish for.  All we had to do was to climb Col des Trois Fontaines, (570m) slide down the other side et voila.  The good book said it was only a 3hr walk - what a peach!
 The track was again slippery and wet.  Occasionally we had a glimpse of what could have been a great view had only the weather been in our favour.  Never mind-you can’t have it all your way. By now I had two very painful big toes which made "down hill" a most uncomfortable exercise not to mention kicking or tripping over rocks.  The rain gave way to sunshine and the walk across the alpine meadows was a real pleasure.  Bells around the necks of grazing goats formed a pleasant back ground music.
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 The following morning we were welcomed by a bleary eyed cook who was still very much in a party mood and introduced us proudly to his companions gathered around the kitchen table.  Lots of laughter followed but a surprisingly good breakfast was quickly prepared pour les Australiens.  To be continued.
-CLUB COOLANA
+====== Club Coolana ======
 Helpers at Coolana Although much has been achieved at Coolana, we still need helpers at our maintenance weekends.  The work does not have to be hard, we have a variety of helpful occupations.  Pleas join us!  Contact Joan Rigby (02) 6247 2035.
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 Rubbish Removal.  Please take home or away the glass and plastic bottles and glossy paper magazines you bring to Coolana.  If you wish to leave small items there for future use then label them and store them in the rafters of the hut.
-Barbeque.	The barbeque needs to be redesigned and rebuilt. A design with movable and removable fire bars and grid is favoured.  Contact either Joan or Patrick James in the first instance, in the second instance the committee needs to give its blessing.
+Barbecue. The barbecue needs to be redesigned and rebuilt. A design with movable and removable fire bars and grid is favoured.  Contact either Joan or Patrick James in the first instance, in the second instance the committee needs to give its blessing.
-Found		Having misplaced his car in Europe, Ray Hookway has managed to find a good quality black Tee shirt at Coolana. If you went home topless, then Ray can help you.
+Found. Having misplaced his car in Europe, Ray Hookway has managed to find a good quality black Tee shirt at Coolana. If you went home topless, then Ray can help you.
-My Twin and Me	 by Frank Rigby
+====== My Twin and Me ======
-We are such funny twins,
+by Frank Rigby
-The SBW and me,
-For we were not ordained to meet
+We are such funny twins, \\
+The SBW and me,\\
+For we were not ordained to meet\\
 'Til we were twenty-three.
-Both born in 'twenty-seven,
+Both born in 'twenty-seven,\\
+We were mere months apart,\\
-We were mere months apart,
+And although I was the older,\\
-And although I was the older,
 I gave my twin my heart.
-We both so loved our twenties,
+We both so loved our twenties,\\
+We got along so fine,\\
-We got along so fine,
+And I began to realise\\
-And I began to realise
 That at last my twin was mine.
-In best traditions of the past,
+In best traditions of the past, \\
+My twin gave me a wife.\\
-My twin gave me a wife.
+But I could not reciprocate, \\
-But I could not reciprocate,
 It led a different sort of life.
-For three score years and ten,
+For three score years and ten,\\
+We've thrived for all to see,\\
-We've thrived for all to see,
+We are still great mates, you know,\\
-We are still great mates, you know,
 My twin and me.
-But one thing now puzzles me,
+But one thing now puzzles me,\\
+It seems I'm growing old.\\
-It seems I'm growing old.
+But my ever-youthful twin\\
-But my ever-youthful twin
 Stays young and strong and bold.
 This piece of doggerel was presented by Frank at the 70th Reunion campfire at Coolana last year.  Not really doggerel Frank, because doggerel should be comic or burlesque, and usually loose or irregular in measure.  Editor
-House to Let
+**House to Let**
 Beautiful Bushland location at Pennant Hills.  Quiet street, Great North Walk at your doorstop.  3 bedrooms, ensuite, extra downstairs lounge, built-ins, walk to shops and station.  Available:  22 March 1998,
 $250 per week 	Phone 9484 0321
-ROGAINE  '98	 EARLY NOTICE
+**ROGAINE  '98	EARLY NOTICE**
-/28 June 1998 		at "Secretvale"
+/28 June 1998 at "Secretvale"
 The time for this great navigation practice weekend is fast approaching.  There is a ONE DAY event with many easier checkpoints set cloase to the base site to assist beginners.  The TWO DAY event can be as challenging as your keenness and fitness permit.  Watch for the ENTRY FORM that should be posted to SBW around April-May.
-SOCIAL NIGHT: 18 FEB. 1998
+**SOCIAL NIGHT: 18 FEB. 1998**
 Three round trips made by car in 1997 in Ireland, the south of England and New England, USA will feature in a slide presentation by Elwyn Morris and George Carter on Wednesday 18 February.  The emphasis will be on scenic coasts and mountains where you could walk, hostel and/or camp.  The few buildings shown will be mostly Irish ruins dating from about 4000 BC to 1500 AD, some English villages, and a couple of American lighthouses that enhance rather than spoil the landscape.
+**SEARCH & RESCUE TRAINING WEEKEND:  28/29 MARCH 1998.**
-SEARCH & RESCUE TRAINING WEEKEND:  28/29 MARCH 1998.
+Location Cataract Scout Park, map Appin, 1:25,000, start  8.30 AM
-Location Cataract Scout Park
-map Appin, 1:25,000
-start  8.30 AM
 Training #1 Wilderness Self Rescue for beginner to general bushwalkers
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 Gear Bring overning gear so as to have realistic gear for improvisations.  Camping will be close to cars.  Walkers planning to attend the Rescue Worker sessions should bring personal abseil gear.  Don't forget your compass as some sessions will be at remote parts of the Scout Camp
-Questions & Contacts
+Questions & Contacts, Keith Maxwell   (02) 9622 0049 (home), and  David Sheppard (02) 4526 6565 (home)
-Keith Maxwell   (02) 9622 0049 (home), and
+====== Now Where Did I Leave That Car ? ======
-David Sheppard (02) 4526 6565 (home)
+By Ray Hookway
-NOW WHERE DID I LEAVE THAT CAR?	By Ray Hookway
 A friendly discussion with Elwyn and George Carter as to the merits of using cars against public transport as a means of touring Britain and the Continent, led me to reflect on incidents during my travels and in particular on events during my recent 8 month sojourn O/S, where a car would have been a handicap.  George was adamant that a car is the only way to see the countryside but I contend that one must be flexible and choose the best method for the area and for the time available. Sometimes a push bike is the only mechanical way to travel particularly when following the extensive British and continental canal system. Ask Tom Wenman.  At times a car can be a definite liability.
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 I thought of the walk from  Minehead through Exford across Exmoor and through Lorna Doone country and down the Lyn river to the port village of Lynmouth devasted by floods in 1952 and on down the South west coast track to Barnstaple and on down the beach from Westward-Ho to Clovelly. Now what did we do with that car?
-The solution is,be flexible, have a plan.  Do your homework well. Decide where a car would be a help and where public transport would be best. With the  privatisation of transport, local transport is sometimes non existent or very inconvenient. Check thoroughly.  Book your car from Sydney. It is much cheaper and you can be sure you will be able to get the one you want. I had difficulty at several places when I wanted a car and they were just not available  or not available at a price I was prepared to pay!
+The solution is ,be flexible, have a plan.  Do your homework well. Decide where a car would be a help and where public transport would be best. With the  privatisation of transport, local transport is sometimes non existent or very inconvenient. Check thoroughly.  Book your car from Sydney. It is much cheaper and you can be sure you will be able to get the one you want. I had difficulty at several places when I wanted a car and they were just not available  or not available at a price I was prepared to pay!
 Oh and by the way. ULP petrol is currently at least 72 Pence per litre in Britain so get a small car and be aware that the "Pay and Display" parking meters have invaded the most remote areas of Britain and the continent and are spreading like a plague.
-BIRD WATCHING: A preliminary, initial  survey of birds at Coolana will be held on the last weekend in March (see walks program) as input to a later more complete survey.  You will need a note book, pen or pencil and ideally binoculars.  Experience is not necessary, we will show you how.  Other equipment could include field guides on birds, thermos flask, chair, blind, camera with telephoto lens,  umbrella.  Watchers in groups of two, will go out to different areas at Coolana in the morning and afternoon to spot the birds.  Later the bird lists will be collated, the birds named and their habitat specified.  This will be a valuable survey of our property.  We do need a few people with bird watching skills and experience to assist.  Experts may think that this is the wrong tie of year to do this survey, they could be right.  This is however a preliminary survey.  Think how good the final survey will be.
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+**BIRD WATCHING:** A preliminary, initial  survey of birds at Coolana will be held on the last weekend in March (see walks program) as input to a later more complete survey.  You will need a note book, pen or pencil and ideally binoculars.  Experience is not necessary, we will show you how.  Other equipment could include field guides on birds, thermos flask, chair, blind, camera with telephoto lens, umbrella.  Watchers in groups of two, will go out to different areas at Coolana in the morning and afternoon to spot the birds.  Later the bird lists will be collated, the birds named and their habitat specified.  This will be a valuable survey of our property.  We do need a few people with bird watching skills and experience to assist.  Experts may think that this is the wrong tie of year to do this survey, they could be right.  This is however a preliminary survey.  Think how good the final survey will be.
 If your interest is in fauna, or geology or geomorphlogy, or soils or archaeology, come along and your skills and expertise will be pt to good use in getting to know Coolana.
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 Congratulations to Fran Holland on the birth of granddaughter Gemma in Brisbane, Queensland.  Now don't you worry about that Fran!
-LATEST NEWS FROM UP NORTH 			by John Hogan.
+====== Latest News from Up North ======
+by John Hogan
 I have just completed another very eventful year in "tropical north Queensland" (they no longer refer to it as F.N.Q.) and I decided it was timely to write a short note to ensure that you don't forget me altogether! Just for the benefit of anyone who may not already know I am working as a tour guide from Cairns, concentrating mainly on adventure tours such as trekking, cycling and outback 4-wheel drive safaris. Last year I bought a share in Bartle Frere Wilderness Walks and have been deeply involved in that side of things whilst still retaining a fair share of the outback trips.
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 I look foward to catching up with you before I go but if not call and see me in F.N.Q.
-Walking  			by Errol Sheedy
+====== Walking  ======
+by Errol Sheedy
 The title of this piece may seem somewhat unimaginative; and normally I would have tried to do better.  I chose it because it is the name of a book from my grandfather's library, and it is most relevant to that which is dear to our hearts: walking.
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 Finally consider the achievement of E. Knott who in 1897, walked from Westminster Bridge to Brighton a distance of 83 km in 9 hours, an average of almost 10 km/hour.
-The Philosophy of Bushwalking
+====== The Philosophy of Bushwalking ======
 Frank Davis expounds on the art of being seen as a good walker.
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 To begin with, a few definitions:
-Philosophy: A science which seeks to systematize and interpret knowledge through basic concepts of reality, validity and value.
+Philosophy: A science which seeks to systematize and interpret knowledge through basic concepts of reality, validity and value.\\
+Bush      : Woodland, a stretch of forest, uncultivated country.\\
-Bush      : Woodland, a stretch of forest, uncultivated country.
 Walk      : To advance by alternate steps, stroll, to go restlessly about.
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 Which side of the coin makes for a good walker?  Well neither..... and both really.  All have an equal right to enjoy the bush.  All have equal responsibility to respect and protect the bush.  Just take it easy - bushwalking should be enjoyed, not endured.  Disagree with some (or all) of the things I've said? Well then don't just sit there and grumble. Pick up a pen, or dip your thumbnail in tar, write to the editor and say so.
-General Meeting by Barry Wallace
+====== General Meeting ======
+by Barry Wallace
-The December 1997 meeting began at around 2016 with around 22 members present and the president in the chair.  There were no apologies so we moved on to welcome new members.  Robert Chambers, Ian Hills, Peter Mitchell, David Song and Andrew Vilder were new this month, and most of them were there to come forward for welcome.
+The December 1997 meeting began at around 20.16 with around 22 members present and the president in the chair.  There were no apologies so we moved on to welcome new members.  Robert Chambers, Ian Hills, Peter Mitchell, David Song and Andrew Vilder were new this month, and most of them were there to come forward for welcome.
 The minutes of the previous meeting were read and received.  Items of note were the election of Jim Calloway as Confederation president, and Don Brooks as Confederation vice president.
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 General Business saw passage of a motion that it is SBW policy that all our activities comply with NPWS directions.  The announcements followed and the meeting closed at 2154.
-FOOTNOTES  by Patrick James
+====== Footnotes ======
+by Patrick James
 Happy New Year and welcome to the year of the Tiger.  All Christmas walkers returned to the fold safe and sound of limb, hale and hearty.  Not much more to report, I must have been asleep for the last few weeks.  Do YOU have any printable news?