BAILEY'S GARAGE - GUNNING NSW

AUSTRALIA

Now for a little change from the usual coverage on this site.
Bailey's Garage, in the small town of Gunning (just off the highway between Goulburn and Yass), is one of those iconic places that never fails to grab my attention.
Opened by Frank Bailey in the 1920's, it is one of those rare businesses that will get to celebrate it's 100th birthday.

What initially grabbed my attention, many years/visits ago, was the Holden murals down the side of the building. Afterall, I was brought up a Holden fan, and taught to never acknowledge a FORD.
Bailey's Garage, which was later sold to the Southwell family, but retaining the name, was once the local area's Holden dealer. They did this quite well, with one year seeing them clock up 156 Holden sales.
Alas, like my interest in the Holden product (I now drive a Camry), the manufacturer departed the town.
Today their main business is fuel, oil and mechanical repairs. Lets hope it is still there in the 2120s.
Not that I will be around to know......

Bailey's Garage - Facebook Page

Article - Canberra Times

Article - Goulburn Post

Article - ABC News

Courtesy: Brian Rico Collection

QUEZON MEMORIAL CIRCLE
QMC is a large park situated in the middle of the world's biggest, and most crazy, roundabout (personal opinion, there is probably worse).
It's location made it quite convenient for a number of family gatherings. Of course, while they all sat and chatted, I would be walking around with a camera, aiming it at everything.
This year is the park's 42nd birthday, having first been created in 1978.
A lot more interesting information on QMC 
can be found here.

Can't possibly start a QMC post without a look at some of the beautiful jeepneys that are often parked there.
The future of the 'King Of The Road' is shaky at best, so the twelve years since this photo has been spent heavily concentrating of photographing as many as possible.
It was much more easier back in 2007. Today their is a rampant paranoia amongst the drivers whenever they see a camera around :-(
Still, I am a very determined photographer.

What becomes of old jeepney tyres?
My son decides to inspect.

Once seen with a camera, everyone wants their photo taken. 

Have still yet to visit this museum.
I really need to get my act together.

Scotty getting spoilt.

Bolinday and Brock on the see-saw.

PHILIPPINES - Magsaya
Because The Philippines Is Meant To Be Fun.

Quezon Memorial Shrine Gazette.

Quezon Memorial Shrine
Memorial Shrine Online

Frustration is trying to find your glasses without your glasses.

Payatas A - Quezon City

Payatas A is another barangay, not far away from the 'Holy Spirit' one I featured in a recent entry.
For most, it seems it's main claim to fame is an old local rubbish dump. For cabbies, it is apparently theft.
In the 21 years I have gone there, I have not seen either.
Actually, I have spent a significant amount of time living there over these years and have found it to be quite a good place and, of course, rich with things to photograph.
According to Wikipedia, the keeper of much misinformation, the name Payatas derives from a word meaning "soil located in the upper part of the 'Tullahan River' that's not good for planting rice".
  I don't doubt it nowadays.

I can't go past a shot of any jeepney.
How much longer do they have?

Payatas A locals.

The Pinay smile.

Have spent many long days looking at that view.

Auring Store - Once Our Tanduay Vendor Of Choice.
Speaking Of Tanduay, Stay Tuned For A Factory Visit.

Two hats were hanging on a hat rack in the hallway.
One hat said to the other:
"You stay here; I'll go on a head."