Hiya all :-)

My apologies for my absence, my computer system has been very sick (needed
new telephone line, modem, keyboard, ram and bigger hard drive). All is now
well...?

I had a wonderful time at the "War Games" (Operation Talisman Saber 2007) in
July, catching up with many old friends from many parts of Oz and storming
the base on Sunday morning. Our charge was peaceful and non-eventful with
the police standing aside as we marched with peace banners through the blue
gates. Unfortunately our "invasion" into the war zone did not last too long
as i wanted to make it back to town in time for the big rally and post
gathering concert. And what a rally! wow.
So much colour, so much enthusiasm with supportive spectators joining in.

So as to be sure of numbers, i started my head count from the tail of the
rally and when i thought i was nearing the front stopped counting (at 350).
I realised when i finally got to the lead of the rally that I had walked
past at least the same amount of people ... i had only gone half way with my
head count. I think a conservative estimate would be 600 marchers. That is a
pretty big effort considering that many activists remained inside the gates
of the military base during the rally.

Thank you to all those who took the effort to attend. Thank you to so many
locals who made my family and I feel so welcome! Thank you everyone for your
participation.

Thank you Greg for the pictures... they are great!
If anyone would like to see some of his shots email him direct at
no2fta@...
there is one of me here:
http://www.resiststorage.org/images/DoliAA007A3579.jpg i'm in the middle
(blue bandana) leading my dog.
Thank you everyone for the wonderful hugs.. so much positive energy! :-)
well worth the trip!

The Cycle Against the Nuclear Cycle started at Rockhampton on Monday in the
rain. I cycled proudly carring a (borrowed) Greens flag out of town on my
borrowed bike. It was bitterly cold and there were some nasty near misses
from non-sympathetic truckies. I realised on day two that i was massively
under equipped and that i would not make it all the way to Bundaberg in time
to get back to work as pre-arranged. Without wet weather gear or an adequate
sleeping bag, my wet doona simply did not keep out the frost at night. I was
freezing. After reaching Gladstone (day 3? - i totally lost track of time) i
left the ride and returned home feeling a bit of a failure. One positive - i
made some new friends in Gladstone on the street and at the op shop where i
busied myself getting hold of some cheap dry gear. To the CANC riders...
keep peddling guys you have my total support and my complete admiration! I
hope you make it all the way to Canberra and if you do, I hope your efforts
raise plenty of awareness to this huge issue... Nuclear is not the answer to
climate change. You guys claimed front page news in Bundaberg when you
passed through and i hope the same happened in every other town along the
way!

Bring on the elections...
Lets get the rot out and get on with the job of stabilising our climate.

It's nice to be back :-)

Warmest regards
Anne