Friday, June 10, 2016

WET, HOT, COLD


Last weekend we had what is now described as a 'Weather Event'....

We had an old-fashioned downpour, followed by a local flood:


Little Aussie was here, so we went to have a boy look...


Sadly, the weather event escalated as it went down the East Australian coast, causing havoc in Sydney, and more a day later in Tasmania.


While we were at the park by the creek, Aussie took some exercise.
He was very restless being confined to the house because of the heavy rain...


His 'Impromptu on Playground Vibes' was a delight to the ear....



I plucked a sprig of this coleus plant from the garden at my father's care facility.  It has grown quickly - a little memory of my Dad, to share with my family.


Kookaburra sits on the old gum tree...




What with global warming and all, even after a few cold mornings, Winter is finding it hard to set in here.  
Back up went the temperatures after the rain, with record-breaking highs for June around the State.  We had 27c here yesterday.  
The hibiscus are happy of course.
And a nicely cold morning is forecast for Saturday.
Goody, scarf and coat time.


Remember the great nasturtium getaway of 2015?
Well, it self-sewed itself and re-emerges from the pot, hell-bent on escaping over the railings and down 3 metres to the ground.
Nearly made it last year....




Thank you all, dear Readers, for your kind and beautiful comments on my previous post.  I have really appreciated your caring presence.


The loss of a parents is a rite of passage, I suppose, at any age.
I am suddenly the oldest living person in my birth family.

Does that make me a matriarch?  Do I even want to be one?

I am not sure...


Keep warm...

and have a lovely weekend wherever you are.

XXXXX








16 comments:

  1. Yes, I remember the great nasturtium escape! I wonder how far it will get this year. I am glad you are getting lots of support and love, it must be odd to be the oldest member of your family, I never thought of that any more, but following your mention I realised that must be strange. I don't know if you want to be a matriarch, but I am sure that you are a great family inspiration and that is a good thing isn't it. Thank you for stopping by my post today, it was a treat to hear from you. Hugs! xx

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    1. Hi Amy, thank you for calling by too. Hugs are always appreciated. We are having a night away from home, just a bit of relaxation after the tense times. Xx

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  2. We definitely got our toes wet last weekend didn't we. Love little Aussies imagination. Hope you don't have to post guards by your escaping nasturtium. Lol! Yes imagine it does feel very strange for you Trish xxx

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    1. We are cheering on the nasturtium - last year it had lots of happy blooms. So far , so strange - life feels different now . Xxx

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  3. I have had a note written down all week to remind me to post on your last post but somehow with our next round of drain problems I never quite got around to posting my condolences after the loss of your beloved father. In some ways, I think Little Aussie is the story of love continued, with life renewing itself as it should. Still, this does not make up for our sorrow in losing someone we love.

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    1. Thank you Sarah Liz. A lovely thought re the lad, who was the first great grand child. There are now 9 and 2 expected. So sorry to hear the drains are causing trouble again. I hope things are rectified quickly.

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  4. Those flowers are stunning, Patricia. They look like a bluish-purple color in this picture. What a cute drawing of the Kookaburra. Little Aussie looks like he had a great time visiting. Yes, the loss of a mother or father is heartbreaking, but your Father will be in your heart always.

    Have a restful weekend, Patricia.

    love, ~Sheri

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    1. We love that Aussie enjoys coming here with his Dad - and make the most of it. I know teenage boys are a bit different! We have been away for the weekend, a nice little break to sooth the soul. x

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  5. Sorry to hear about the flooding - but it sounds like you're getting some fun time with your adorable grandson. :)

    I love seeing your plants and different wildlife. So fun! I need to visit Australia some time in my life. Have to throw it on the bucket list.

    Blessings on the rest of your weekend Trish! xoxo

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    1. Hi Carrie, The flood was OK, nothing bad happened. Aussie was impressed by the rushing water and debris. Glad you enjoy the wildlife etc. When in Nth America I love to look at the trees, and of course the red cardinals :)

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  6. I read about the 'event'! Seems it was awful in some places, Patricia. I'm glad you are okay there though. The weather has been dreadful here in Europe. It seems funny to hear you looking forward to coats and scarves. We wish we could get out of them! Thinking of you in your time of mourning xxx

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    1. Funny weather all over, it seems. It is raining now, which we don't see enough of. Maybe I can wear a coat and scarf tomorrow? Thank you for your kind thoughts. xx

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  7. It looks like you had fun getting out to look at the water with your grandson. I smiled at your nasturtiums, they grow here like weeds.

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    1. I love rampant nasturtiums, and see them occasionally in slightly cooler areas. It must be a tiny bi too hot at our place, and they only get going in the winter. It is always fun with the little guy!

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  8. Oh my goodness, Trish, every hemisphere seems to be flooding! It must be global warming.

    I love your plants, as usual, and it's good to see how Little Aussie keeps getting taller and taller, plus is as creative as ever.

    Losing a parent makes us feel like we are 10 years old. It's awful no matter how mature we are when they pass on. I also get sad when public figures who were part of my childhood die. Usually, I remember them in their prime and thought how quitely they go old, and now the world no longer has their talent. Life is bitter sweet.

    Little Aussie reminds us that life goes on.

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    1. The little man is growing like the plants!
      I am starting to get used to the idea that my father is gone; it takes a little while. You make an interesting point about the public figures - sometimes they seem to disappear for a few years, and suddenly their passing is announced. I find myself wondering what has happened to them in the interim. Life is bitter sweet indeed.

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