I had wanted to allow this marrow the opportunity to grow even more but sadly I found that an insect had bored a small hole through to the flesh and didn’t want to run the risk of the marrow rotting. Still … 3.06 kgs – Not bad! Small River Frog discovered when I lifted the … More Bits n’ Bobs
Weaver Nest of the Bagworm. The Wattle bagworm (Kotochalia junodi) is a caterpillar that lives out its life in a mobile casing covered with thorns and twigs. The insect begins spinning its cocoon during the larval stage. As the caterpillar grows, it extends the front end of the case by adding more material. Due … More Bits ‘n Bobs
Looking over the valley – 08:00 this morning. Bit of light work to start the day … Novel Post Box on Grace Rd recently had a new paint job. Autumn is on its way … Cindy and I approaching the guard house and boom on Ridge Rd. Also ….went shopping today – somewhat … More Walking the dog & Bits n’ Bobs
In Flight Taking delivery. Client picks up a cake. I told her every time I see a Jeep it reminds me of MacGyver. She replied: ”Me too, that’s why I bought it!” Chocolate drip cake with mousse filling. Hand-crafted flamingos and strawberry macarons. Red Hot Poker Unknown shrub. Any suggestions? Purple Pelargoniums
The wife said: ”Lunch … Al Fresco!” I said: ”Who’s coming?” When there was no reply I set an extra place anyway. Après lunch. ”Hmm …. look at those dark clouds, Ella. We may be in for a storm a bit later.” Fly like the wind. Ella and Baxter letting off steam before the rain … More Bits n’ Bobs
”Ella … meet Benji” Not your usual Cat! – A bit of earth moving on Ridge Road. Ridge Road. Pit stop if one is tired or a besom type broom if one wants to fly directly home. ”Hey, where you bin?” One of the numerous recycling blokes that patrol the suburbs on Bin Day collecting … More Bits n’ Bobs and walking the dog.
Harvested from the garden yesterday. The largest pumpkin weighed in at 5.1 kg. Not too shabby if I say so myself. Yes, Ben … I have crabs! Tiny Flower Crab Spider on a cosmos that looks a little like the West Coast of Africa! Settling in nicely! Baxter having a snooze in the long grass. … More Bits n’ Bobs
Cindy scared a Hadeda Ibis who took flight. Eckstein Street. Looking East along Gerard Street. Ridge Road Pedal Power. Bicycle owned by one of the Ridge Road security guards. ”Still raining – still dreaming” Death’s Head Hawkmoth. Emerged earlier this week. The second I have managed to ”raise”- Green-banded Swallowtail – nireus lyaeus … More Sunday Mix. Dog Walk and…
Tri – Colour Tiger Moth. Vegetable Garden coming along nicely. Several days of heavy rain have helped! Potatoes and squash in two of the raised beds.. MIkey pauses for a drink. Flying in a Blue Dream – Interesting aircraft. White bellied Sunbird. Everything gone to pot. Someone lighting a fire on the other side … More Bits n’ Bobs
Max the hen and Whitefoot the kitten share a moment. We have an Albino Pigeon, named ‘Buzz’ that was born on our property and even though he has left the nest, he does return from time to time. This rather fat fledgling made a recent appearance and we suspect it is the offspring of ‘Buzz’. … More Bits n’ Bobs
Cindy. Dog day afternoon … in winter. Long range shot of an African Harrier Hawk (Gymnogene). Max among the geraniums. The next door neighbours recently acquired two (formally) feral kittens ( for their young son, apparently) – the wife works at the zoo so although not confirmed yet we presume this was where they came … More Bits and bobs
