DailyPhlog's PhotoBlog

Sept 31 - Oct 4: The urge to chase sunshine

2009-10-26T02:37:42Z

----------------------- It's a strange thing packing up a house... one finds little memories stashed away here and there, and is then faced with the decision to keep it or throw it? Generally my rule is, if I haven't used something for a year, or I'd forgotten I had it, then I toss it. Had a few of those decisions to make this week as we packed up the farm ready for a summer in Perth. The stress took its toll, however, and I found myself longing to hit the road and chase some sunshine.

Sept 26 - 30: Hottest bonfire before farm upheaval

2009-10-11T15:39:54Z

---------------------- We had our 6th annual bonfire this Saturday. It burned hot and fast before we headed inside for an evening of Pizza Idol - each one of us taking it in turns to create a pizza for the group. We had a ball eating and judging each other's work. Nice to have that bit of fun before the heart-breaking work of packing up the farm begins.

Sept 21 - 25: New freeway opens

2009-10-11T15:22:17Z

----------------------- After many years of wishing and praying, the new Perth - Bunbury freeway was opened this week. It's supposed to cut 30 minutes off the travelling time.

Sept 16 - 20: Farm fun and perfect pizzas

2009-10-11T14:58:09Z

---------------- The fun continued at the farm this week, with many of us continuing the futile art of fabulous woodfire pizzas. For some reason, we are just struggling to get them right - the oven's too hot, too sooty, too gritty, too uneven...

Sept 11 - 15: Hiding places and fancy boots

2009-09-26T01:43:29Z

----------------- While the family went to the farm for the next few weeks, I stayed behind in Perth to take Boy Wonderful to his cricket training and to conduct a wedding over the weekend. Joined everyone at the farm at my first opportunity - the ink was barely dry on the wedding certificate and I was in the car!

Sept 6 - 10: Shake a tail feather

2009-09-26T01:02:50Z

----------------------- I've been to Rottnest Island maybe half a dozen times, but I never tire of it... took a day-trip there this week, and found a peacock with a huge tail, the size of which I've never seen. Also continued enjoying the company of Brother Kev and his crew, and keeping busy in general.

Sept 1 - 5: Happy new spring!

2009-09-26T00:35:58Z

-------------------------- Happy new year! It's the first day of spring, when we enter a time to stretch, yawn, awaken, reach upward, outward, flex and gravitate to the light. Amen to that! Had a ball visiting playgrounds with family, the Perth Zoo, and generally stretching the limbs outside again.

August 27 - 31: Mama's taking her time back

2009-09-25T23:51:56Z

--------------------------- I'm starting to feel worn out as full-time carer to the Little Star. She is becoming more active and inquisitive each day and needs my constant attention. My hips are starting to ache 100% of the time, not just when I'm carrying her. And so it was with open arms and willingness that I went to two different workshops this weekend - one art class and one soap-making lesson. Both were delicious time-outs for mama.

August 22 - 26: Wishful thinking for spring

2009-09-25T15:23:08Z

------------------- In the 2.5 years I've been taking daily photos, the "Trolley Girl" photo is one of my favourites - not because of the quality or composition, but because of the subject.

August 17 - 21: Best soup & glitter babe

2009-09-25T14:55:22Z

---------------------------- Had a delightful few days watching the Little Star develop some new skills as a receptionist, explorer and sparkle-bringer. Also took advantage of Facebook and got some recipe ideas for the best soup I've ever made.