Month: December 2015

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Some of Tuesday’s BWs with a couple of extras.

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The World War I gun emplacement and our means of ascending.

All those in the 30-40 years younger bracket did not

seem to need the ladder.
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And we were not the first to make the visit…

although maybe the first to bring greenery with us.

Point-Lonsdale_0667Decorations were hung.Point-Lonsdale_0670Our young helpers pause to admire the view.

Point-Lonsdale_0676This stretch of water is known as The Rip …

shallow and dangerous but the entry to Port Phillip Bay.

Point-Lonsdale_0685Definitely a setting for a marriage proposal! 🙂

Click here to see my

Black and White Tuesday post

for more pictures

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Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday (create-with-joy.com)

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Craftyspices.com_Wordless Wednesday

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Black and White Tuesday15-2912

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Black and White Tuesday

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On Monday we spent most of the day preparing for…

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and converting this…

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World War I gun emplacement…

engagement_0665into a place fit for a proposal to happen.

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With the help of two of our son’s friends

it was decorated with all the paraphernalia

Number 2 son suggested, and some MGW thought of.

engagement_0685This was the end result.

We just could not come up with the suggested rose petals

so some of our Agapanthus volunteered their services

for the occasion.

engagement_0730The view across to Point Nepean was the attraction.

This narrow strip of water is where all Melbourne (or Geelong)

bound shipping enters Port Phillip Bay.
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 Hopefully they will enjoy these before and after shots in years to come.

 It will certainly bring back memories for MGW and me

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Hope you enjoyed.

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Cee’s Odd Ball Challenge-Wk-52

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Odd Ball

Week 52

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My Christmas present from Number 2 son.Quinn_8197He/They are giving me a replacement for Ginger,

who died in October.

The pups are being bred by his girlfriend’s family.

Quinn_8196This is just a reminder as the replacement

will not be ready for a couple of months yet.

‘Mum‘ is the same colour as this,

so hope there is one the same colour

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Cee’s Odd Ball Challenge-52

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Travel Theme-Spice

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My

Spice

Travel Theme.

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Spices…

spice_8199the most important shelf in our pantry.

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Where’s My Backpack?: Spice

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  • Spice and the Time Traveller | ALMOST ITALIAN
  • spicey pressie | del’s other stuff…
  • Spice of life | Mick’s Cogs
  • Spiced atmosphere | Le Drake Noir
  • Travel Theme: Spicy Foods | decocraftsdigicrafts
  • Travel Theme: Spice | Middleton Road
  • Travel Theme: Spices from Around the World | Albatz Travel Adventures

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    Floral Friday-15-2512

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    Floral Friday Challenge.

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    While in Sydney, some of us decided to visit Kings Cross
    kings-cross_0439For readers unfamiliar with King’s Cross…

    not that I am…

    Google ; have you ever been to see kings cross

    and you will hopefully find a novelty song from 1962.

    I remember the chorus quite well,

    so was keen to see King’s Cross

    kings-cross_0440An unexpected find was this vertical garden…or hedge, only a few hundred metres from the railway station.
    kings-cross_0441It not only contained flowers but some herbs as well.

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    Floral Friday

    Floral Friday

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    Weekly Photo Challenge-Now

     

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    My contribution for this week’s challenge…

    Now

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    My topic may not be exciting but it is certainly welcome.

    We were due for a change – rain – over night…mid-night

    according to the Weather Bureau.

    I opened a door at 0400 and all I could smell

    was smoke from fires in the general area.

    Lorne (2-3 hours drive away) is a popular

    coastal holiday destination this time of year and

    is surrounded by fires at the moment.

    An evacuation order has been implemented.

    Since 4 AM we have had a welcome 10 mm of rain

    which will have raised our tanks by 6.000 litres.backyard_8192

    The green turf is facing its second summer and appears

    decidedly healthier this morning after a natural watering.

     maggie_8193Maggie and Sox are happily making use of the bed.

    Yesterday in 35 degree temps they were seeking

    the coolest spot in the yard.

    sky_8191A shirt and shorts are barely warm enough this morning

    and that sky holds promise of some more rain….hopefully.

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    Weekly Photo Challenge: Now

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    1. Through Jersey EyesWeekly Challenge: Now …
    3. Le Drake NoirNow or never
    4. scillagraceWeekly Photo Challenge: The Present Moment – Now
    5. LeyaWPC: Now
    6. Musings of a Random MindWeekly Photo Challenge: Now
    7. Chris Breebaart Photography / What’s (in) the picture?Now
    8. Writings from the MeadowWeekly Photo Challenge – Now
    9. Laura ZA Jigsaw Puzzle
    10. Angelina HueLook now, don’t snap
    11. decocraftsdigicraftsWPC: The Here and Now
    12. Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist)Now: Weekly Photo Challenge
    13. Journeys with JohnboWeekly Photo Challenge – Now
    14. MIZ ROKET’S BLOGWeekly Photo Challenge: Now (with words)
    15. Les Petits Pas de JulsWeekly Photo Challenge: Now
    16. Poems From Oostburg, WisconsinNOW Photo Challenge
    17. Tsumetai SoraTeraz
    18. thechangingpaletteA Christmas Card
    19. Nes Felicio PhotographyFull Moon on Christmas Day
    20. Adhika LieBest of 2015
    21. A mom’s blogWeekly Photo Challenge : Now
    22. The Wandering PoetDP Photo Prompt ~ Last night and now
    23. there once was wanda ~Now … once
    24. From Hiding to BloggingNow – All Hearts Have Arrived Home !
    25. stenoodieWeekly Photo Challenge: Now

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