Hello
Life is all go here at the Red Cardinal nest....
We have been weeding, pruning, chopping, and tidying the edges - because...
The Canadians are coming!
Here they are on a recent visit to Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm for a pancake lunch in the sugar bush (maple syrup plantation).
And where they enjoyed a two-horse open sleigh ride.
So how do you think they will like our heat?
It was 35c here today :)
Don't think we are not prepared.
We bought another set of snake repellents from Bunnings.
There are four of them placed around the garden, emitting a shrill vibrating signal every minute (and not all at the same time).
Apologies have been made to the neighbours.
Apologies have been made to the neighbours.
Little Aussie is very snake-aware, but the Canadians are not used to our harsh land, and are not so prepared for an encounter..
Mr Red Cardinal has sprung into action, taking several loads of prunings to the dump. Cleaning out the undergrowth is key.
The recent rains after the prolonged drought has seen rampant growth in everyone's gardens.
Sitting quietly in the early morning, waiting for me to put out the seed for the lorikeets, so they can steal it...
Peace rose has bloomed again - goody..
A misty early morning view - a few months ago it was all dead and horrid.
What a difference.
This year we are celebrating Beethoven's 250th anniversary - and what better way than to see live performances of as many of his nine symphonies as we can manage.
This year we are celebrating Beethoven's 250th anniversary - and what better way than to see live performances of as many of his nine symphonies as we can manage.
We began with the wonderful Australian Chamber Orchestra (augmented), who performed Symphony No.1 in C major, Op.21, Symphony No.2 in D major, Op.36 and Symphony No.3 in E-flat major, Op.55 "Eroica".
What a fabulous night. The ACO directed by Richard Tognetti is just stunning.
So far I have found and made reservations for Symphonies No. 5, 6 and 9 - and am working on the others.
It may involve a little travel, although sadly not to Vienna, which could fulfill the quota!
I have been having some water-colour painting lessons, after an absence of many years.
Behold my squirrel..
And be good.
XXXX
What a fabulous night. The ACO directed by Richard Tognetti is just stunning.
So far I have found and made reservations for Symphonies No. 5, 6 and 9 - and am working on the others.
It may involve a little travel, although sadly not to Vienna, which could fulfill the quota!
I have been having some water-colour painting lessons, after an absence of many years.
Behold my squirrel..
And be good.
XXXX
