Very hot night, didn’t sleep much then the sea breeze came in at last this morning, cyclone Nicholas bearing down on the West Coast!! Still very humid & it’s taking a while for the house to cool down. Thankfully the weather people say it will be about 31deg on Saturday for the Capricorn Festival in Two Rocks.
Picture of Shannen being very happy – as always.
Once again absolutely stinking hot, humid, no sea breeze –
Just ordered from the library a couple of book by Geraldine Brooks. Have finished reading ‘Mrs Fytton’s Country Life’ by Mavis Cheek, so many mistakes (needed a good proof reader). Now reading ‘Boy Soldiers of the Great War’ by Richard Van Emden, taken from diaries, letters etc. Not joyful reading but very interesting. In contrast to Grandfather William Beck who took ten years off his age, these boys added four or five. “Killed in action August 1916, aged 16.”
On a lighter note I just have to share this from a postcrosser I had to send a card to:
“Hello! How are you?
I am 23 years old and alive in the center of
I like to take a walk and to lose me by the streets,I like to play like a small boy, like me to be with my girl, I like to see rain from my window, and also notice rain on my skin.
It enchants to me to receive postal, and if they can be amused, far better
If you are not from English-speaking country, please write anywhere or other nice words in your own language. That will be so exciting to see other languages, and please write the date!”
Today I received a fabulous black & white card of an Escher still life & a delightful handmade card from
Still very hot inside & out. Off now to have a cool salad…..
We had some rain last night for about half an hour, very heavy & it cooled things down a bit but still very humid.
Absolutely stinking hot, humid, no sea breeze –
Have finished reading ‘A Round-heeled Woman’, what to say? Not much! So on to another light read, ‘Mrs Fytton’s Country Life’ by Mavis Cheek, amusing..
Hope it’s cooler tomorrow.
Weather report? Good, average has been 33, strong winds and high tides. No rain for ages and yet
What am I reading? Started with ‘The Gathering’ found it tough going and half way through I stopped, then I started a lightweight novel, read that – easy reading – family story. Then I picked up ‘The Gathering’ again and began to enjoy it. Now reading ‘A Round-Heeled Woman’ by Jane Juska, a Yanchep book club choice.
Postcards have been sent to
Things have happened in the last couple of weeks. The Other Place in Two Rocks no longer has our art work; we decided to take it all out.
The weather has been rather hot, mid to high 30s, the swimming has been great & there has been a sea breeze most days.
My garden is looking very neglected – weeds everywhere.
I have been contacted by a couple of people regarding the Beck family of Northolt, even a photo of John Harvey & Emily Beck (nee Samuel) taken between late 1897 & mid 1898 when J.H was manager of The Star & Garter, St. Martins Lane, Strand, London. I now know that Emily was born in Disserth, Radnorshire,
Finished reading ‘Solo’ by Emily Barr last week, now on the last few pages of ‘plan B’ another Emily Barr, both very enjoyable. Next one to read is ‘The Gathering’ by Anne Enright – recommended by Christine.
New Years Eve. As well as not sending any Christmas cards I didn’t send any for 2008! Days go by so quickly & there is always plenty to do. Sun down over the dunes.
Played around with an image for the Vasse Art Exhibition. Looking good.
