newcastle nsw au photos, city, port, valley : A Grey day on Lake Macquarie

Monday, August 20, 2007

A Grey day on Lake Macquarie

A View from Belmont 16 ft Sailing Club

On Newcastle's doorstep is Lake Macquarie. Actually a City in itself but really joined to Newcastle now and just a short drive away. Newcastle regards it as its own. In summer it is sparkling and a delight to use. Many people have boats, large and small and watersports are the norm for the hot days. However in winter things are a bit more restrained. On a windy day the sailing boats skim around from the sailing clubs and provide entertainment for those who like to watch. However on this day it was cold and wet and no wind so the boats stayed in and the entertainment was a good lunch inside.

2 comments:

Sally said...: Yes, grey and dull yesterday here too!; Tuesday, August 21, 2007 9:46:00 am
Fliss and Mike Adventures said...: Lake Macquarie... my home lake... I am actually a Toronto or Newcastle girl... take your pick...; Saturday, March 01, 2008 12:26:00 pm

THE future.... restating the obvious at the time of the Copenhagen summit Dec 09

Outstanding films are made about natural history. We know much more about nature than ever before. Every aspect of habitat and biodiversity is demonstrated before us in stunning images.
Yet, it is perverse. Does this influence our reactions to nature? To the global community? Are we influenced towards conservation and towards lessening the pressures on the environment by significant change to our lifestyle. We are interdependent with nature. It is vital. What is the excuse for inaction, for instance, loss of species, for one, would be self-evident to believers and unbelievers of climate change alike.
Who will change the impact of their western lifestyle? It takes much more than doing away with plastic shopping bags!
Perhaps the glossy wildlife films about bounteous and rich, remote environments are really only a form of entertainment and escapism. The reality of our local communities and their stand offs with nature will never be related in our mind with the glamourous nature films nor seen as every bit as vital.
To rehash: Climate, conservation, economy, global warming and sustainability are not separate concerns. An organic approach makes the most sense, nay, is the only valid approach to a combination of challenges.