Hey everyone.
LINDYBIRD has posted some pix of Matthew of the masses of black hair on the last page of last week's thread. What makes me think we'll be seeing more soon? :-)
DIBNLIB: Glad you had a nice walk with "new" companions.
Had nice light brunch with friends; then to the gym. Now home to throw some chicken and asparagus in the pans! Hope all are well.
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Just watched Murray being severely outplayed by Federer. 6-0 6-1 in 56mins. I thought when he won his second match ( mid week), he would give Federer a match tonight, but sorry to say, he was awful. I think he needs to look for yet another coach.
Brenda - Sometimes I think they get a bit stale, playing tennis endlessly. Perhaps he needs a holiday or something.
Brenda – No wine tasting - I’m driving. Anyway it is a church photo excursion with the Angaston bakery for lunch.
As for our weather, today expecting a mere 26. That’s spring, up one day, down the next. When summer hits we can get 4, 5, up to 10 days straight with high 30s plus a couple in 40s. At least this up & down weather brings quick relief, even tho’ I don’t like it. I meant to post the next episode of WA trip saga yesterday, so you’ll need to scroll back through my flickr pics.
WA trip cont. Between Denmark & Walpole is the Valley of the Giants where there is a tree-top walk through the tall trees. Red Tingle trees (Eucalyptus jacksonii) grow up to 70 metres high & can measure up to 24 metres around the base (shallow roots & strong buttresses). They can live 400 years. Forest fires often burn out the base of the trees. Unfortunately I was feeling queasy after my tree-top walk – though quite safe, the structure moved slightly & I hurried to the end. Then I didn’t think straight and I only saw one of the hollow trees. Google red tingle tree and click on Images for some amazing pics.Or Giant Tingle Tree or Valley of the Giants. My pics HERE
The following 3 pics are the same tree
Enjoying watching Neil Diamond now. He is nearly 74 and his voice is not what it was, but I love hearing him singing the songs again.
AQ, I really didn't expect you to go wine tasting LOL Not surprised that you felt queasy on the 'tree top walk', but it must have been spectacular. I will look at your pics and Google. Love the tree photographs you have posted.
Linda, What a coincidence to meet your old neighbour. Pleased your OH has nothing else to worry about.i have to drive my OH to the Drs tomorrow morning for a fasting ( 14 hours) blood test. Just his annual blood checkup, but I am feeling guilty just drinking a cup of tea at the moment, when he can only drink water.
Hi all, just read all your news. Margo - lovely to hear from you and so pleased that Billie is getting better. its always a worry when a pet goes ill.
AQ - lovely pics of your grandchildren
Yesterday went well and my Dau's friend held himself very well at the service which was at a Catholic church and included Mass. All different to what I am used to but interesting to see how they conduct their services.
OH had the all clear today at his 6monthly checkup so they don't want to see him for 12mths.
Its fantastic news about the European Space Agency landing on the comet and the first picture to come back was shown on the evening news. Lets hope it can stabilize sufficiently and keep sending back pictures. It would be great if one of life's great mistries could be solved.
http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/things-to-do/wildlife-webcams/loch-of-lowes/
RSPB Giving Nature a Home
just looked in at the live eagle cam in the states and one is at home
stretching wings
Lynette: Thanks for the lovely photos; the funeral service is just one milestone for the families involved. :-(
Lindybird: Hope all your shorts fit! Great that your OH's visit went well - with yet another example of just how small the world is.
Brenda: Never heard of a 14-hour fasting test; usually it's "nothing after midnight," which is long enough - and I always rush off first thing when they open the doors.
AQ: Gosh, good for you on the treetop walk. Interesting that those trees (and one's we have here) can resist fire to some extent and that it takes the extreme heat of a forest fire to release the pods/seeds (excuse my nonscientific and possibly way-out comment). Fingers crossed for cooler weather for you.
Diane: Indianapolis made the "brrrrrr" weather headlines this evening. What a shock that sudden drop in temps must be for all the folks in the path of that storm.
All well here; had a busy day and removed a bush that was supposed to be a compact grower, but was taking over the garden. Have several large holes waiting for new plants - always a nice project.
AQ: The treetop walk must have been fascinating. I would love it, but I don't think I could do it. :-) Well done to you! Lovely photos.
Annette: The "feels like" temperature right now is 12 F (-11 C). I had snow this evening. My house is cold. :-(
I forgot to say hello to LizLFW. Hi!
Margo: I'm glad Billie is recovering.
Hello to everyone. Must get back to my freelance project.
For those following Philae: I thought these were good summaries of the Rosetta mission's current status.
www.bbc.com/.../science-environment-30034060
news.nationalgeographic.com/.../141113-rosetta-philae-bumpy-landing-science
Great day out. Pics of 9 churches, 5 of them no longer in use. And 2 bakeries visited. Bienenstich for dessert this eve! Also known as Bee sting cake, a Barossa delicacy.