Eve and Basil the Bad a few years ago when we were out and about finding garage sales.
I went for a long walk this morning, past the nesting galah, who had popped out to see what I was doing, while I was watching to see what it was doing!!
I tried to get a close up photo, but between extreme zoom lens, the wind and my shaky hand I nearly chopped the poor galah off!
These guys, I think they are oyster catchers, were down in the shallows are were being chased by another two oyster catchers, maybe these were the girls and the others the boys?? I have no idea!!
I went walking along the track on Edwards Point, have not been down here for a long time
stopped and read some of the signs
enjoyed the views and avoided the puddles left from last nights rain
crossed the salt marsh on the board walk.
and cam out on the beach.....the timed exposure didn't know where to focus!
the wind was waving up the water
Off I go along the beach heading back home.
on the way I stopped and picked another big bunch of freesias
back home they went into one of Mum's rose vases.
Some tidying has happened in the sewing room, mainly because we have been switched onto the National Broadband, it happened over a week ago we had internet but no land line. The tech came today and said we were operating on the wifi from the sim card in the new modem box...I was confused by this point!! He tried to connect the land line and then said we hadn't been connected properly, so off he headed down the road to a box under ground, back he came, yes her said we had not been connected properly. He said there are some right duffers working for the NBN, but thank goodness for that as they keep me in a job!! o now I can happily say we are really connected to the internet and we have the good old fashioned landline working!
Yesterday I did some free range quilting on this beautiful applique Ingrid gave me. I just have the squirrel to go...one of today's jobs!
Oops, the not so tidy side of the room...hee hee. The Supervisor has been following me from room to room...when are you going to settle woman he is saying!
a blurry photo of secret sewing, I need to finish it and get it in the post. Can show more later.
The next Old Time Kaleidoscope is under way, kind of hard to see on the stable table, this one has been a challenge to sew together the right way, but I am slowly getting there.
Ok I am off to do the things I should have done two hours ago.
Happy stitching.
Sorry to hear about your friend passing, you have good memories of her. Loved the walk you took, it is so different where you live, love it, and how wonderful to see a nesting galah. The only exotic birds here are the parakeets, which live in most of the parks here in huge numbers, but are not natives of Europe. Your sewing is fabulous, as always, such a great variety. Have a wonderful week, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteA lovely photo of Eve Sue - I was so lucky to get the pleasure to meet her when you girls visited for lunch that day. Seems ages ago now. Your next Old Time Kaleidoscope block is looking lovely Sue - gorgeous colours!
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry to hear about Eves passing Sue. You have such lovely memories made together. I loved coming along on your wander. Obviously the bird box has turned out to be prime galah real estate! Gee the Freesias are beautiful. I definitely need a cleaning faerie in my sewing cave!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear about Eve. The Supervisor has so much personality! Your walks are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your photos.
ReplyDeleteAlways thinking of you. Great photos. Love the flowers too. Lucky you got the NBN sorted out quickly.
ReplyDeleteIt’s so painful to lose a friend! Please accept my deepest sympathies!
ReplyDeleteI’m sorry to hear of your loss. Your walk today sounded rather refreshing. Lucky you to have puddles to avoid. The freesias look beautiful. I wish we had smellerblog. Oh, the joys of the NBN. I hope it all goes well from now on.
ReplyDeleteThey are oyster catchers and they are extremely territorial. So I expect the two which were being aggressive felt the other pair had wandered onto their territory! A lovely collection of photos. Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend - all too frequent as we get older, I’m afraid.
ReplyDeleteSad when a friend goes... as you say it's good she didn't suffer though.... you have lots going on and lovely walks. So lovely to get that lovely bunch of freesias as a bonus too... Hello Supervisor!
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So sorry to hear about Eve. Unexpected can be so hard, on the other hand I know you are happy she didn't suffer or worry with an illness. I do love your squirrel block - just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, lovely to catch up on a few of your recent posts.
ReplyDeleteIt's sad to lose a lovely friend,I'm sorry to read of your loss; what a blessing that she did not suffer.
Lovely bonus flowers there & so pretty do they look in that vase.
Your Old Time blocks have such gorgeous fabrics, well done.
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ReplyDeleteOh Sue, I am so sorry to hear that your dear friend has passed away. I know you have helped her a lot and been a very good friend to her. Many angel hugs.
ReplyDeleteSo many fun things going on at your house in September! That was quite a walk. You must be in pretty good shape from your daily walks. What views you find! I see now that the freesias are for beauty. =)
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