Dave Down Under
It is that time of year when Rotarians Worldwide gather to celebrate and encourage the focus of "Service Above Self". This year, the gathering is in Sydney, NSW, Australia.
And, is is his custom, our favorite junk collector is there, too. 
And he has sent some images to allow us to enjoy his adventures:
We all know how Dave works at these things, so here was his home from home down under
Before: 
and after: 
Friday May 30th, Sydney Olympic Park
Today is booth set up day. As is our habit for booth dressing we travel
light with tools that will gather in attention. Get people to ask a
question.
I always enjoy these set ups, working to get the most out of our 10'x10'
booth (that is a corner booth this convention). Basic materials needed for
the booth is banners and bungee-connected tent poles. 49 lbs. (22kilos) and
will fit within airline luggage size regulations, 62" (178cm) total
measurement of these 3, length, width, height. I like the look of this one
the best so far in our 8 years at the convention
Dave's Musing on his flight from Auckland to Sydney:
Thursday, May 29th, Sydney Australia
Flying in from New Zealand, I could only think about the South Pacific
theatre of WWII. Water. Everywhere. Then I imagined a flight of bombers
One is smoking badly.
There is no fighter protection but fortunately, they have the new navigation
system (circa 1944) and should return them to their atoll airfield okay.
So that was what played through my mind.
Then I thought of our WWII Navy, Marines, Army that would be with them in
transit.
I guess this flight isn't all that "long" after all.
Clouds. Now I wonder... what was it like for the pilots of those 1944
bombers to land in fog??
TADA! The clouds break, and there is Sydney!
The landing approach was brilliant, right around the city and then descent
for the smoothest landing I have ever experienced. Didn't feel "wheels
down" at all.