In the swim

8.30am Yanchep Lagoon

Rock pool. Yanchep Lagoon

Oasis

My little bit of green in a dry sandy back yard. Parsley, sage, rosemary and no thyme. Wilting rocket, bolting lettuce, basil growing well. Under the fig tree put in 6 months ago.

PARTY!!!

“Do you think Barbie will mind if we go to her 50^th birthday party like this?”
“Well at least one of us looks decent.”

Bargains

My op-shop buys. Glass teapot (new), blue glass jug, glass vase, two silvery glass dishes, red velvet jewelry box, small wooden box and a 3 legged frog. I had change from $20, now all I have to do is find somewhere to put everything. This is because I borrowed a book from the library called ‘Home Cheap Home’!! May have to go back and buy a few more things.

Here's looking at you, kid

"Come on.... feed me, please. Pretty please".

This weeks post.

Yanchep, Two Rocks Fire

24 hours later & the volunteer fire brigades are still keeping a close watch. Many of them camped out in the park just down the road, a helicopter landing place was set up at Two Rocks. People & homes owe so much to these men & women. At least 8000 hectares of National Park has been burnt, goodness only knows how many animals have suffered. The park is closed until further notice. Fire fighters are also in Kings Park, Perth.

Fire not cloud!

Very hot weather today 41/42deg in the shade, 10deg less indoors.

On my way to Two Rocks this morning I saw that there was a fire so I went back home. I didn’t want to get caught up in the drama. By 10.30 the smoke was blotting out the sun. These photos were taken from the back yard.

Damper, made before the temperature reached 38deg! This time I put in dried tomatoes, garlic & Dijon mustard. Very tasty.

Strange cloud formation

8.30 this morning, I just missed a good shot with the moon
behind the clouds. Should have got up a bit earlier!

Hold Tight...........

Sad to hear that Dave (Harman) Dee died of cancer on 9^th January. The group used to come into a chocolate shop I managed in Salisbury, Wiltshire. They would crown around the radiator in the winter. Dave was partial to chocolate and would love to try all the new flavors.

Not good photo, best I could do. Check out http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2009/08jan_bigmoon2009.htm
for a MUCH better view.

HOT inside & out.

It is at least 37deg outside, inside 31deg. Very weak sea breeze.
Drinking iced green tea with lemon juice.
Looking at other blogs.

Books to read

Mmmmmm.... stack of books to read & that doesn't include 'middlesex' by Jeffrey Eugenides (bookclub book of the month & 'On Chesil Beach' by Ian McEwan (borrowed from Sam).
Have started 'Mixed Fancies' by Brenda Blethyn (brings back memories of growing up in England although she is eleven years younger than me!)

Saturday Morning 8.30am

Looking towards Fishermans Hollow

Low tide this morning, full moon tomorrow.

Can't seem to get the horizon right.

Such stuff.........

Digital Image 'Such stuff as dreams are made of' by Angie Beck
(front cover of Dream Book) copyright AB

Memory

Digital Image 'Memory' by Angie Beck
copyright AB

Right now I'm having amnesia and deja vu at the same time...
I think I've forgotten this before.

Listen

Digital image 'Listen' by Angie Beck.
Copyright AB

‘I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m sure that you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.’

For some odd reason I find the following a very fascinating blog!!
http://www.abandonedstations.org.uk/

On Sunday

After cruising around Subiaco & lunch we caught the train back to Perth. On the way to the Alexandra Library I had a brief look at an outdoor exhibition, http://www.earthfromabove.com.au/

Just amazing!!

My favorites were a Patchwork of Carpets in Marrakech, Fields of Tulips Amsterdam, & Seals.

CAFE CAFE

Had a great lunch at Cafe, Cafe in Subiaco with Sam. Caught up with old friends.

The Making of Breakfast

Step 3.
Step 2.

Step 1. Gather ingredients – Oats, sunflower seeds, almonds, dates, coconut, cranberries, pepitas, bran and mixed dried fruit.

Step 2. Mix together.

Step 3. 1/3 cup in bowl, soaked overnight in juice or water add fresh fruit (mango, pear, banana or whatever you like).

Step 4. Eat and enjoy.

Just hanging around

Ebony relaxing just where I put my feet when watching TV.
Today I came across a new word ' discombobulated' = disturb (N. Amer slang)
Found in 'Sun at Midnight' by Rosie Thomas not as good as 'White' but interesting to read in hot weather - go read!

First dip of 2009

Yes, it's another view of Yanchep Lagoon!! Each day is different,
today a few Dads are having a day off and dipping their children
into the ocean.

Potted colour

Thanks to Donna, Nic, Brodie & Taylor I have repotted my colorful cacti. As from tomorrow I will start using the calendar from Jade, Chris & Shannen, thank you all so much.

Monday morning Lagoon

8.30am and warming up, the lagoon will be very busy today as the temp reaches 32+.
May have to go for a swim when the sun goes down.

Hot weather & bread

Not too much mess to clear up, swimming lessons for the kids going on. Two people were fishing from the reef into the lagoon, had a go at them but they didn’t stop. So many fish hooks have been found in the water that it won’t be long before someone really gets badly hurt. Weather warming up, 39º on 1.1.09. That’s hot!!

I made some bread today, recipe adapted from ‘rosemary damper’ as I added fresh tomato juice instead of water. Taste is excellent (could do with more rosemary & maybe add garlic) but it is more like a cake or scone. Lot of washing up - juicer (5 bits), grinder, bowl, sieve, measuring spoon & baking tin. All worth it. Hot bread & butter mmmmmmmm.

Sunday afternoon at the Lagoon.

3pm Car park and rubbish bins full. May have to clean up beach tomorrow morning.
Hope there is not too much plastic! Seems to be a regular job for Mondays.

View from a bed

4.30 pm - sun shine through crystals reflected on to the bedroom wall.

English Country Garden in Oz

The back veranda of the garden I have been watering.

All quiet on the Western front

8.30 am Air temp 18 deg Water temp 21deg very windy.
Just me & my shadow + a few seagulls.

Have a great day!

Another roast supper

And the makings of great salad.

Dry grass & bamboo

New 'summer' look for front of house.

Poor wee thing

Found this monster (all of 1 inch long!) caught in some matting outside.

Roasted veg

And then, because the weather was cooler, last night I had the vegetables roasted in olive oil with cracked black pepper (forgot to put the garlic in!). Steamed the tops of the beetroot, added to the plate & enjoyed. Jamie would be proud.