Unknown plant???

Does anyone know the name of this plant?

Cheers
T

Mining ....then and now......

In the good ol' days living in a mining town you were bound to see many horses and carts going past your door. But these days, living in a mining town, you are bound to see a truck or two!

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T

Missing the Sea...

Having grown up by the sea - just a 5 minute walk to the shore. Then after meeting my husband my life has taken me further and further inland everytime we moved over the last 17 years. Sure makes you miss the sea...

This picture was taken in Cairns last October. It was too short a visit.

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T

Inland Versus Seaside

Thank you Photowannabe.

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T

Hello World - so what have I missed out on?????

I have not had much luck lately downloading any of my pictures. Does anyone know what is going on?

I am finally over this cold/flu took about 2 1/2 weeks in total. I think I got at least one secondary infection if not two!!!!

Half the boxes have been unpacked. Too many things still to do so I have spent most of today writing lists - things to do, people still to contact, future projects for our new house and of course rewriting my budget. I haven't got my printer connected yet so can't print anything out yet.

My room is currently filled with boxes up to the ceiling except for this table with my computer on it. Can't get to the cupboard or drawers. Still looking for the table screws.

My desk is starting to pile up with paperwork because I can't access the filing cabinet which is in the corner of the room.

Have sorted out the linen now and 3/4 of the laundry stuff. I am supposed to have a daily ritual of cleaning the swimming pool of leaves but haven't got into a routine yet so it is hard to remember. There are two tall trees that are loosing their leaves so they will have to go eventually but I will still buy a pool cover in the meantime.

Feels like I am missing out on things because I don't seem to have as much free time as I used to. I suppose that once I have sorted out the house then I might be able to have some free time again. The weekends just go by so quickly.

This coming Saturday - my long awaited appointment with the hairdressers. My long hair will be cut to shoulder-length, coloured and highlighted - 3 hours in total. I made the booking 1 1/2 months ago. The countdown is on.

I will try on another day to download a photo and see what happens.

Cheers for now
T.

Back on Track - settling in - sort of anyway!

Have now gotten over the worst of my bronchitis - still have coughing fits now and then. Have started attackimg some boxes - putting books back on shelves.

Set up one fishtank but still have another one - couldn't find the filter wool! Had to wait until I could get to the pet shop to buy some more even though I know I have some - somewhere!!!!

Still can't put together our dining table - can't find the screws! Can't find our toolbox either for that matter! Went and bought another one (with tools included).

Rodeo week here this week - the streets will be full of tourists and cowboys and wannabe cowboys. There will be a street parade this Friday but the photos won't work out as it will be held in the evening!! I might take the kids to the sideshow this year maybe - will see.

It still doesn't feel like my home - it still feels like a house. I am getting used to the house's little quirks and funny noises. I met the neighbours briefly. Still getting used to the new rubbish collection times.

Paid a guy to come out and show us how to properly look after our pool. Trees are losing their leaves and ending up in the pool - so we will have a buy a blanket or cover for it.

Got some interesting flowers appearing on some plants in the garden. Wouldn't have the foggiest what the plants are called. Does anyone know its name?

Cheers
T