Indeed, the chooks have emerged as a pair of sociable, friendly & inquisitive ladies …
If you ever get the chance, open your heart & home to an abandoned, old &/or abused bird or animal. The rewards are ongoing as they emerge from the …… Read More ~ gallus domesticus in the house ~
The evening before last was a warm, sweet-scented night as I went around checking the water in the little pool behind the windmill …… Read More ~ pools & ponds at night at home ~
A quintessential piece of Australian farming & bush history is this tall piece of rust, our vintage windmill. She was brought back to life when moved from her resting place in the paddock, raised up & stood at her new spot where she now whirls & turns so magnificently.… Read More ~ tall, elegant & rusty … an icon of Australian rural history ~
I met these three marsupial beauties last Thursday (8 Feb) as I was driving down the track on the way to the house. These were the best shots I could get, from the distance, with my phone 🙂 That’s Joey, the baby kangaroo, at the fence and the little one we first met here when she/he was… Read More ~ “i’m out of your pouch now Mum!” ~
This morning (Saturday) my head raced with enthusiasm as I thought about all the jobs I needed to do before heading off. Hmph! But I also felt kinda sad. Perhaps happy and sad. This week was very busy with that exquisite specialness that comes when you see a dear friend for the first… Read More ~ a sad and happy week it has been ~
I have a few sheep skulls collected over the years. There maybe a goat in the mix as part of this property was home to goats before we arrived. We have no sheep here right now mainly because I don’t have the time to be the good, responsible sheperdess. Lawyering and farming… Read More Sheep
Middle of spring here and the Barossa vineyards and gardens are a pastiche of colour. I took time away from work last Monday to enjoy the day and clean and tidy at the front, sort out some pots, sweep and rake. When you have large gum trees nearby there are always leaves… Read More Gum Trees and Spring in Barossa Valley
