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Blackthorn blossom

Posted on January 11, 2009 by Bron

From this afternoon’s walk: The native blackthorn is not a particularly pretty bush, particularly with it’s sharp spines, but it’s an important part of the ecology of this area, and we’re pleased we have a fair amount of it on … Continue reading →

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Relaxation

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Bron

Everybody should have a human sofa to recline against 🙂 (A moment before this, she was totally relaxed, eyes closed, all four paws in the air – but then her sofa moved a bit to get it’s camera out. ) … Continue reading →

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Welcome, 2009!

Posted on January 1, 2009 by Bron

It’s the first of January, the start of a new calendar year, and a glorious, sunny, summer’s day here. We didn’t stay up to see the New Year in last night – because, with daylght saving, we’d really have to … Continue reading →

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Christmas travels

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Bron

Christmas was low-key but lovely. We gathered for family lunch at my parents’ home, and enjoyed a delicious meal, with everyone contributing something: my brother-in-law made a light entree of asparagus and smoked salmon; for main course, my niece and … Continue reading →

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Canberra

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Bron

We’re in Canberra, Australia’s national capital, and the city where I grew up. It’s 40 years this month since my parents moved their young family from Melbourne to Canberra – and boy, has it changed in those 40 years! For … Continue reading →

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