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brettmagoo.bsky.social

@brettmagoo.bsky.social
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father, husband, gardener, parkrunner, wannabe writer, reader (mainly scifi and fantasy), enjoyer of science, astronomy, landscapes, studied business, student of history

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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Swamp hen chicks looking out from the nest, awaiting their parents returning with food, as seen during our dog's walk this morning #nature #Spring #Australia
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Congratulations to my son Flynn on his 25th volunteer credit at #MarriottWaters #parkrun this morning
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Check out my walk on Strava: strava.app.link/s53px55dC6b getting in some evening steps
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
#gardening - just some of what was shared last night by participants at our local club, with "extras" left on the Community Pantry for other locals who might benefit
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Hmm. Son finished school, started work and has studied further. Unemployed, and applying for jobs (as properly required). First interview sent to: talent agency that has asked him to spend money on photos and to pay them as their client. Good business model for them, but for unemployed seeking work?
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Spring #seedlings potted up, with some for our local gardening club meeting this coming Monday night. 2 pots of basil, 3 of capsicum, 10 zucchini, 8 cucumber, and 48 tomatoes (over 5 varieties) #gardening
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
At #MarriottWaters #parkrun this morning for my 254th "run". Finished the 5km in 29:57 which was my first time under 30 minutes for a few weeks. That's ok
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
At our small local #Gardening club last night, even though it is still Winter, there were plenty of seedlings and produce to share. Extras were left with the Community Pantry for other community members
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
cool morning at #@MarriottWaters #parkrun event 386 this morning for my 251st run, with ice on the grass, and people disappearing into a patch of thick mist on the first lap. Finished in 29:40. No picture as photographer role wasn't filled this week. RD again next week.
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Finishing my 250th #parkrun this morning at #MarriottWaters event 385. Completed the 5km course in 29:55. As usual huge thankyou to all the volunteers, without whom such events are impossible
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Just made a nice batch of scones for nibbles after dinner tonight
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Cool 2c start at #MarriottWaters #parkrun this morning. Completed my 249th 5km run in 29:23, 55 seconds faster than last week and just second time under 30 minutes this year. Congrats to our son on achieving his 50th parkrun this morning.
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
After volunteering at #MarriottWaters #parkrun as Run Director yesterday, took both dogs for walks this morning. A pelican has returned to our lake. In some ways good, in others worrying. Wild birds have been found with the latest bird flu strain in SA, WA, and NSW.
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
At #MarriottWaters #parkrun event 381 for my own 247th run this morning. Slow, but at 29:56 for the 5km, I broke 30 minutes for the first time this year. Happy with that. Huge thanks to all the volunteers
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
here is the Strava image for the walk with Marvin. 10k to start the day is ok.
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
followed up doing the same 5km walk with our 3kg shitzu x miniature poodle boy
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Check out my walk on Strava: strava.app.link/CT8mWTISb4b this was my walk with Cookie
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
took our 34kg Airedale Terrier for a 5km walk. just over 53 minutes, so not bad practice for tail-walking at #parkrun
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
collected some fallen acorns in late April. stratified in fridge to simulate northern hemisphere Winter. have potted some up. hopeful. #bonsai #starters
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
At #MarriottWaters #parkrun event 380 for my 246th run, 104th vollie (First Timer Briefing) which was my 50th non-RD vollie. Finished in 30:14, but best time since August last year, and best age grading since October. That's ok. Picture of today's volunteer crew
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
afternoon walk with our 2yo miniature poodle x shi-tzu Marvin as a #parkrun time test. Did ok even with a stop to chat and MANY messages....even when his "ink" ran out. lol
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
No run for me at #MarriottWaters #parkrun this week at event 377. Rather, I volunteered as Run Director for the 54th time, and 103rd volunteer credit. Back to running next week.
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
This week a vollie with a pre-existing health issue didn't want to let us down at #MarriottWaters #parkrun but couldn't do the role. hmmm. look after yourself, we were able to get someone to "jump in"
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
At #MarriottWaters #parkrun event 369 for my own 237th "run". Struggled and slowed to walk multiple times, yet finished the 5km in my fastest time this year. As usual, huge thanks to vollies, without whom these events could not occur.
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
2 this morning, and another 8 this evening gets our harvest to 1187 in the past 60 days. Daily numbers of fruit dropping are reducing, but it has been a fabulous season from our one plant. #gardening #passionfruit #australia
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
At ##MarriottWaters #parkrun event 368, for my own 236th run. Finished in drizzle at 30:43 for the 5km. Hopefully faster next t week
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
As well as my own 100th volunteer at #MarriottWaters #parkrun on Saturday, my son Flynn did his 10th volunteer by being one of the Tail Walkers for the event
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
visual proof is always valuable. here I am with the 100 banner at #@MarriottWaters #parkrun
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
At #MarriottWaters #parkrun event 367, as Run Director this week. My 100th volunteer credit, including 52 times as Run Director
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
#gardening #passionfruit With 12 more this morning, our harvest since 29 January has officially passed 1000 fruit. 1008 and counting, with 50 in the freezer for later use
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
13 this morning, and 12 this evening gets us to 996 passionfruit from our one plant since 29 Jan. I am told they are $3 each in Adelaide. #gardening just wow
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
At #MarriottWaters #parkrun event 366 for my own 235th "run". jogged the whole 5km without slowing to a walk, and finished in 30:38. My fastest time this year and best age grade since 15 Nov. Onwards and upwards
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Still slow at #marriottwaters #parkrun this morning, and slowed to a walk a couple of times, but at 30:56 for the 5km, first time under 31 minutes this year is an improvement. Also did 1st Timer briefing, so my next volunteer will be number 100
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Got home from parkrun to find another 17 #passionfruit have dropped overnight. That makes 808 in 38 days since 29 January. Seedlings from seed and pulp planted on 31 January are also doing great #gardening
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Passionfruit seedling progress #gardening #seedlings
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Slow today, at 31:51 for the 5km at #MarriottWaters #parkrun in humid weather. Heading for low 30s (celcius) later today.
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
After harvesting 13 this morning, another 20 passionfruit this evening means we have 512 so far for the season. Time to start freezing for use through the year #gardening #fruir #passionfruit #Summer
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
What to do with a good tomato crop? #gardening #produce #chutney A bit over 3 litres of my Sweet Tomato Chutney should keep us going for a while
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Came home to find another 8 passionfruit have dropped, which makes the harvest from our one plant 479 since January 29th #gardening #yum #Summer
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
After being Run Director last week (51st time, and 98th volunteer credit) I finished in 31:40 at #MarriottWaters #parkrun today. Slow, but at least I got a run in. My 230th run at our event 361
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
22 more this morning, so up to 181 passionfruit collected for the season #gardening #summer
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Austin Applebee's..... "not today, not today, not today". Legendary. no further comment
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Planted a few seeds from our oranges, and have 2 up already. Not looking at growing trees, but possible #bonsai #gardening to occur
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Just pulled this Russian garlic up from our rose garden (it likes similar conditions, and once it flowers, all the aphids disappear) #gardening #produce #garlic
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Anyone else read AlienClay by Adrian Tchaikovsky and think it would make a great movie with the CGI available today? #scifi #movies
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
With our recent hot weather, the #passionfruits are dropping. Have collected 112 in the past week, with plenty more to come. #gardening #produce
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
No run for me yesterday at #MarriottWaters #parkrun event 360 as I was RD for my 51st time (98 vollie credits in total) to go with 229 runs. good turnout, with 132 finishers and 15 volunteers.
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
still 46 degrees celcius outside at 6:45pm. just wow
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
when the temperature hits 45c (over 110f), dinner was never going to be anything other than cold meats, cheese, and salad.
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brettmagoo.bsky.social @brettmagoo.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
took both dogs for (separate) early walks this morning, as expected Melbourne maximum temp is 45 degrees celcius (over 110f). total distance 6.8km. Now to keep them quiet inside, and away from the heat.
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