What time is it?

Daylight saving was extended by one week, but some electronic equipment did not know; and nor did some of their users!

There was confusion at the airport with delayed flights due to ticketing problems; confusion at taxi ranks and train stations. Most mobile phones changed and people believed them!

Thankfully I knew about the extension as it was published in the media. Also my computers knew about it as I do regular updates; not only was Microsoft on top of it, but so was Apple and Ubuntu Linux.

The unique ceramic clock photographed is in the kitchen of Encounter Centre at Victor Harbor.

Swatch-FIVB World Tour

The Swatch FIVB (beach volley ball) world tour was held this week at Glenelg. I took this photo on Thursday in the early stages of the tournament; the building in the background is the Stamford Grand Hotel.

The finals were played today with victory being claimed by Brazilians in both the men's and women's divisions. See a newspaper report here.

Earth Hour 2008

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As part of Adelaide's participation in Earth Hour, the Northern Lights' display and other public floodlit displays in the City were switched off between 8pm and 9pm.

We participated by switching off our lights and electrical appliances - no computers or TV for an hour!

Earth Hour was conceived last year in Sydney (Australia) as a way to highlight climate change. The event has gone global with at least 370 cities around the world taking part this year. Is your city one of them? Read a newspaper report here.

Apparently as a result of last year's event, many individuals and businesses did an audit of their energy uses and made permanent changes.

Here is a photo of our Art Gallery in daylight - the statuettes have gone!

Marble Hall

This is the centrepiece of the casino in Adelaide; originally the waiting area of the railway station. The floor is made of marble imported from Europe and the area features four original telephone booths and a replica of the station clock. Above the hall is a twelve metre dome; supported by Corinthian columns.

Skycity Adelaide

Housed in the historic Adelaide Railway Station building this is Adelaide's casino. It was first opened in 1985 and was then called the Adelaide Casino. It was sold by the State Government to Skycity in 2000.

ABC Wednesdays - J for jetty

There are six jetties along Adelaide's suburban beaches. The jetty shown is at Brighton; it was built in 1995/96 to replace the original 1886 jetty that was damaged beyond repair by a storm in 1994. The new jetty is constructed with concrete; unlike its predecessor which was made of wood. The structure on the end is a telecommunications tower.


Along South Australia's coastline there are numerous jetties which in the past were vital to the development of the state as they were serviced by cargo ships. Today they are primarily used by recreational fishermen and tourists.

To find out more about ABC Wednesdays and see links to other participants' sites go to mrs nesbitts place

Aussie Rules Football

This is the chimney stack at the West End Brewery at Hindmarsh.

Each year after the Grand Final in the local football competition, the colours of the winning teams are painted on it. Last year's winner was Central District (red, white & blue) who defeated North Adelaide (red & white) in the grand final.

In addition to the nine teams in the SANFL (South Australian National Football League), there are two teams in the AFL (Australian Football League).

Football season is upon us - the AFL commenced last weekend and SANFL's season starts this coming weekend.

I will post more about Aussie Rules footy at a later date.