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Blogged Down By Life

A whimsical look at my life in words & photos – The world according to Chad

Author: Chad Dobbs

I ride bikes, I live in Melbourne and I live with the black dog

Kookaburra

Posted on March 7, 2021January 28, 2021 by Chad Dobbs

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Warburton Scenery

Posted on March 3, 2021January 28, 2021 by Chad Dobbs

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Nesting Part 1

Posted on February 28, 2021January 28, 2021 by Chad Dobbs

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Warburton Macro

Posted on February 28, 2021January 28, 2021 by Chad Dobbs

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Moon

Posted on February 26, 2021January 28, 2021 by Chad Dobbs

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Superb Fairywren

Posted on February 21, 2021January 28, 2021 by Chad Dobbs

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Yarra River Flowing

Posted on February 17, 2021January 28, 2021 by Chad Dobbs

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Rolling Hills

Posted on February 14, 2021January 28, 2021 by Chad Dobbs

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Black Cockatoos

Posted on February 11, 2021January 28, 2021 by Chad Dobbs

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Tree & Moon

Posted on February 8, 2021January 28, 2021 by Chad Dobbs

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