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Christmas Present to me from me

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Vera

Drats – why is this photo sideways when I clearly took it the right way up and it’s the right way up in Picassa? Oh well, I’m sure you get the drift – it’s a sheepskin seat cover and yes, … Continue reading →

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New windows

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Vera

Finally got the new double glazing downstairs which has made such a difference to the heat in the house. And the kitchen windows below are just the cutest, that wee one especially, don’t you think? So bring on the winter, … Continue reading →

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Scottish summer

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Vera

We should be used to it by now, but here’s an example of our July weather at my back door.

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Canberra

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Vera

The parliament building here is spectacular. It’s palatial – even the ladies’ loos have marble walls! You can only see it if you do some zooming in, but the two national symbols are the kangaroo and the emu, which are … Continue reading →

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Who’s this?

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Vera

Had to get a photo of this famous Australian icon. No prizes for the answer.

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Road Trip Update

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Vera

Had a great run down to Melbourne. I now understand what they mean by ‘the big sky’. At times you can see 360 degrees as far as the horizon and you actually see the curve of the earth. It’s trully … Continue reading →

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Cookaburras also sit in old Flame Tree

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Vera

What a lucky catch – not too clear a photo but I was trying not to scare them away, so had to rely on the zoom and my ability to belly crawl along the verandah.

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