Impeccable Resolve
Yesterday early morning at Rosebud Pier, in a seaside town on the Mornington Peninsular, a protest was organised to demonstrate to the public that there are many of us out here in the greater world who do not want an archaic vision for Melbourne and our Bay to be implemented. What do we want instead?
We want a way of living that honours the natural beauty and immense value of this Bay surrounded by a sprawling City and embracing many villages and towns; supporting many small and larger human enterprises and providing us all here in Victoria with a huge, healthy, regenerating carbon sink and a Marine Sanctuary.
Fifteen brave souls took on the huge dredger as a symbolic gesture that represents the feelings, thoughts and prayers of many. It is not just the physical size and power of the dredger, but also what its work in our Bay is preparing the channels for: an industrial mega City and international port which is inappropriate for this City and Bay. The design and creation of an Eco City surrounding a Marine Sanctuary is the natural expression and enhancing of what we already have and cherish.
The Age newspaper today offers a video/sound playing of the whales singing in Tonga. May it be an inspiration to us and a reminder of what we are seeking to maintain and protect. It is my small offering in gratitude.
Pic courtesy of ABC tv news.
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I was at Rosebud Pier yesterday morning, and from my vantage point it was obvious that the brave souls on surfboards and kayaks were doing an amazing job. It is only now, after seeing the footage on the news last night that I can fully understand what incredible job they did.
You paddled your hearts out at daybreak and were just dots on the horizon for us on the pier. We tried to follow what was happening with the help of photographers and cameramen. The helicopters, buzzing like bees round honey, at the bow of The Queen gave us an indication that something was happening but we were not sure.
To all of you out on the bay yesterday morning – I admire you. I admire your bravery in fronting that enormous vessel and I admire your determination. You represented everyone of us on the pier and all those who could not be there yesterday morning.
THANK YOU