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Tag Archives: 366 days and 26 years in my house and garden
360/366: the festivities continue
As if to wish me a Merry Christmas, yesterday Zorro jumped up onto the coffee table where I had put the poinsettias temporarily and sat directly behind them. He stayed there while I raced to get my camera, seemingly knowing … Continue reading
358/366: my christmas tree 2008
In 2008 I bought a new Christmas tree, a beautiful silver one, which I lovingly decorated with silver, red and black ornaments. It was time for a revamp of the old, which meant largely getting rid of a mish-mash of … Continue reading
354/366: willy and the poinsettias
Sounds a bit like a rock group, doesn’t it? Willy and the Poinsettias. No, it’s our cute little koala surrounded by real live poinsettias, purchased especially for the festive season. Enjoy the Christmas period, and don’t get too stressed. Take … Continue reading
351/366: fried, eh?
At about 8 a.m. I was awoken by a crackling sound. When the noise occurred again, I was concerned, as the electricity feeds into the house just outside our bedroom window. So much for the sleep-in I needed. I got … Continue reading
349/366: beautiful birdhouses
I used to walk past an old white weatherboard house often and admire its character and charm. It was obvious that a lot of love and labour had gone into it. Then when it was up for sale I wondered … Continue reading
348/366: seasons greetings from shadow
It was Shadow’s turn for my attempt at a Christmas photo shoot. I saw him sitting in Zorro’s spot on the patio and quickly threw some decorations around him. However, one of the first snaps I took turned out the … Continue reading
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346/366: zorro and the blue chair
Another bargain from a garage sale is a cane chair, of which Zorro heartily approves. It provides a comfortable spot for him to sit elevated, good for hot days where the air can circulate around him. Imagine wearing a fur … Continue reading
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340/366: Christmas cat
Prior to our first cats, Bubble and Squeak, our first “child” had been Willy, a stuffed toy who was the mascot of the Australian 1984 Olympic Games. For many years I used to dress him up for the occasion that … Continue reading
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336/366: random renovation or a speedy recovery
Noticing a chair on the patio in need of renovation, I went to my material cupboard and found I still had some of the upholstery fabric left with which I had previously re-covered it with years ago. It was a … Continue reading
