<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:14:05 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/created/orchidsbymc/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Seven Mile Beach NP ride and orchid walk : April 24 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turns into a big day. First a trip into Bomadery to do some shopping. Shops are closed for ANZAC day tomorrow. First visit to Aldi in a while - turned into a big shop topping up essentials Got on the bike]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193552/@carrinm/actifit-carrinm-20260425t121700761z</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193552/@carrinm/actifit-carrinm-20260425t121700761z</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193552]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[carrinm]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:17:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/23KQwnti57su7J5iE4gMPMbUFBvijVP2mHLdBjR3ujYnqX4Mmke8s4V7fsNSgMSf5X8btqRvGNz9iTsPbpkP4uT451YdDjc?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back for orchid recce ride/walk in Seven Mile Beach NP : April 23 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some times the dreams are so graphic. Was walking a path walked a lot of times. Then it was dark - could not find my way. Scary like those cop shows. Bang went the sliding door from the apartment above.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193552/@carrinm/actifit-carrinm-20260424t121055468z</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193552/@carrinm/actifit-carrinm-20260424t121055468z</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193552]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[carrinm]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:10:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/23KQwnti57su7J5iE4gMPMbUFBvijVP2mHLdBjR3v2nK1zjStNcGyZUD7rt1kwxc4dBzHyRWqfoEeagibS2oh3KDbi63ZYa?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late afternoon walk down Blackbutt Creek track : April 18 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Made it out for a late afternoon walk. Been busy doing care stuff for my wife's brother who is visiting for the weekend Walked down to the local Blackbutt Creek track. Got to say I never like seeing a]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193552/@carrinm/actifit-carrinm-20260419t120859848z</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193552/@carrinm/actifit-carrinm-20260419t120859848z</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193552]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[carrinm]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:09:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/23KQwnti57su7J5iE4gMPMbUFBvijVP2mHLdBjR3ugbd71G2jzDyF7FC55wxb6H4FpAqgQAPmwME5Eebfwc7GmUxkD2qTQz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bunny orchids and sharp greenhoods in Ku-ring Gai Chase NP: April 17 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heard from a friend that bunny orchids were showing on the Mt Colah side of Ku-ring Gai Chase NP. Took the train to do the walk in - a bit lazy to get the bike ready. 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Walked up to book my car in for service and then do the loop walk through Richmond Park Disturbing graffiti]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193552/@carrinm/actifit-carrinm-20260414t114840234z</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193552/@carrinm/actifit-carrinm-20260414t114840234z</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193552]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[carrinm]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:48:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/23KQwnti57su7J5iE4gMPMbUFBvijVP2mHLdBjR3v2nxUD5VPeQD7VHvyMkkQ32JHGcnxQB5e5hievAsvobbzbq11DKinmL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unplanned visit to West Head - new season orchids found : April 8 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a plan for the day. Drive to pick up tennis shoes and then drive for a walk for autumn orchids. Did not work out that way - car would not start. 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Had a rattling noise going on - stopped a little out of town to check. A loose plate under the car touching the road. Googled a garage to get help Was an easy]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193552/@carrinm/actifit-carrinm-20260324t125858885z</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193552/@carrinm/actifit-carrinm-20260324t125858885z</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193552]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[carrinm]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:59:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/23KQwnti57su7J5iE4gMPMbUFBvijVP2mHLdBjR3v6FXDrh754pu5AQS9XHtvWEk6EPe2oCgPFovKf8Hox2Eb1i3TZxtfKL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road trip from Foster to Bombala - orchids near Bairnsdale : March 22 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Time to start the road trip home. Plan is to do a 5 hour leg with a side trip to explore a known orchid stop near Bairnsdale. 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At least everything is stashed in piles and the gear choices are made. Did a quick shop - took the car as]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193552/@carrinm/actifit-carrinm-20260311t115913892z</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193552/@carrinm/actifit-carrinm-20260311t115913892z</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193552]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[carrinm]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:59:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/23KQwnti57su7J5iE4gMPMbUFBvijVP2mHLdBjR3xKtbyi45Fxt4UnHSvopAD6CPqkHmpDiJYeYzz2iDXDjsnPV3z61EVqp?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>