#sandpatch

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(SEE & HEAR)---Ches BO 8257 e, NA, Philson, PA. 3-12-1989 by JACK KUIPHOFF Via Flickr: (SEE & HEAR)---Chessie B&O SD40-2 #8257 leads west on the B&O Keystone sub at, NA, Philson, Pennsylvania. March 12, 1989. Jack D Kuiphoff photo © video See this live in my Youtube link. www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9CiXFFBhl4

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Sandpatch

White tom with sandy colored patches and brown eyes.

Description: Sandpatch's quiet and timid nature is a large contrasts to Firestar's loud and outgoing personality. Often keeping to himself and preferring the quiet monotony of his daily life over anything else. Many in the clan wonder why Sandpatch simply didn't become a mediator rather then a warrior. With the new arrival of his first kits Sandpatch often contemplates retirement so he can simply stay and help his mate, but he still knows his former apprentice needs his guidance.

Role: Deputy

Age: 100 moons

Mate: Weaselrun

Parents: Dead

Children: Leafkit/Mothkit/Quietkit

Siblings: Addertail

Friendship: Firestar/Heavytail

Enemies: None

Apprentice: Firestar/Snowfur

Sexuality: Straight

Gender: Cis male

[vladnev]

[aussieletters]

I have survived the Noosa Everglades!

There are only two Everglades in the world one in Florida and the other here in Noosa! There were 10 of us in our group, a mix of nationalities - German, Dutch, Canadian, Irish, and English. We started out packing up the boat with all our belongings (assembly style), camping equipment, and food. Took a 40 minute boat ride to the Kinaba Information Centre where our Canadian style canoes were. We were all handed a map (this is a self guided tour), put our waterproof barrels onto the canoes and away we went into the Everglades! Like most groups, we got lost which added another hour on top of the two hours we had rowed. Finally we arrived to our campsite! Very relieved! After setting up camp I went out to the dock where the water was so still the reflection of the trees and sky was a perfect mirrored image. It was beautiful! There were only one family camping a couple hundred meters from our campsite, other than  that we were all alone. It was very peaceful. A little too peaceful...not any marine life because it can't live in the fresh water, although sharks have been sighted, we were encouraged to swim - so we did. Not much wild life either, one turkey scavenging for food and a couple toads hopping past the campsite. There are no campfires allowed in the area since a recent camp fire got out of control. Lanterns replace a warm camp fire, much needed to complete the camping atmosphere but it wasn't cold enough for a fire. The next day we were told we should canoe up the Noosa River to campsite 3 to do the 12km (1km is .62 miles) return walk to the Sandpatch. For 6km's you slowly climb up the mountain to a massive sandpatch that overlooks the Everglades to the west and the ocean to the east, absolutely beautiful! Although by this time I wish I was in the water and not miles away. After spending some time on the sandpatch (including an amazing nap on the shaded sand) we climbed back down to swim in the river. The water is dark and orange because of the oil from the eucalyptus trees, very good for your hair but not worth drinking since there aren't any minerals in the water. By sunset we were heading back to our campsite to feed the starving campers. By then I was tired of noodles and tomato sauce but I had my last camp meal before morning when we would break down camp and head back to the info centre.

Thankfully we would say goodbye to the enormous horse flies - THEY BITE!! I was bit once on the first day, before using insect repellent, after that they would fly circles around my head. Possibly taunting me that if they couldn't bite me they could still annoy the hell out of me. We arrived back at the info centre this morning and said goodbye to the Everglades and hello to the next group. We canoed around 20km all together and walked 12km, it was a challenging trip, you should be somewhat athletic and not have tendonitis or any  other problems in the wrists/arms. My wrists have been absolutely killing me which took away some of the enjoyment of the trip. And definitely pair with a male! I am glad to be back at Nomads in Noosa with a soft bed, shower, and my legs to get me where I need to go! Next up - Fraser Island in the early morning!