Birthday

Welcome back. Over the weekend I had my birthday. Hubby started out Saturday morning washing a small part he wanted to clean on our motor home ... and then ... the whole vehicle was clean top to bottom. Absolutely spotless.

We enjoyed our coffees on the deck. We have had some lovely weather and are enjoying it while we can. The umbrella from this table was packed away in the shed along with the weber barbecue until Spring arrives in 3ish months.

While in the shed I encouraged hubby to help me pull my bike out. I have been wanting to clean it up for ages. It did not take long with his help to oil the chain, while I de-cobwebbed and polished the frame etc. Came up a treat and rides beautifully. 

I don' t normally have breakfast but on my birthday I indulged in some toast with a cuppa tea around mid morning. (loads of butter, vegemite and peanut butter with relish.)

Some of the gifts I received. I have watched the dvd, use the cordless headphones and given the other things a home.

Still being blessed with some spectacular night skies.

Enjoy the beauty around you and give praise ... Dot :-)

Mother's Day

Hello!!! Over the last weekend on my walk I noticed we had had a very high tide the night before. I wonder who got caught on water-laden path and had to change direction?

On Sunday we attended church and being Mother's Day mum's were gifted with a little bag of homemade cookies and chocolate. Very nice.

It had to be done, so hubby and I spent a few hours in the afternoon polishing our 4-wheel drive ready to put up for sale.

We joined family to have afternoon tea with mum.

The usual cheese platter was put out and also some creamy goodness to enjoy.

Mum was overwhelmed with the cards and gifts she received. This little beauty was made by my clever sister. Mum loves red, so it seemed appropriate to get her one of these. No need to worry about watering just a dust now and then.

And I have been busy making beanies and cowels to stock up my shop at The Arty Duck. 

Evening sunsets have been spectacular of late. 

See you later ... Dot 

Around here

Welcome back. We have just had a long weekend. Over that period the heavens above provided us with a spectacular rainbow. The picture only did part justice to it, to the naked eye it was very pretty.

I headed out for a walk in clear weather and part way round a shower happened. Good thing I had my coat on. When I got back home I was partly dry but needed to air off the coat and shoes.

Since my previous walk past here, they have laid out a huge load of bark in the park area.

This is a true depiction of the Tasmania Devil. The tourists are always asking about them. Now they can pick one up in the form of an I-pad holder from The Arty Duck. The girl who makes these is very talented and does wonderful work. You can see the Ring-tailed possum in the background too along with the cute Blue bird. 

I have been through our clothes and put the summer gear away and brought out all the warmer items to use over the next few months. This took me the good part of an afternoon, but I am pleased it is done and dusted!

In the process, other drawers were tidied up as I went.

On some Autumn evenings the skies are a bright pink/orange array just as the sun is going down. Gorgeous.


Until next week ... Dot 

My Month

Hello and welcome back. Welcome too, to the new month of May. I call this my month as I am the only one in my family for a long way back that has shared a birthday or anniversary in it. May is extra special too because of Mother's Day. 

I hope to make everyday count this month. Today I posted on Instagram my updated Temperature Blanket. I had a squiz at the next 10 days and it looks like the lighter colour (blueberry) will be used more. The weather is slowly cooling and next month will be Winter. 

We have just returned from having a few days holiday over Easter with family. It was lovely to take our grandson out each afternoon where parks were the main attraction. Lots of fun with Poppi. 

One of the parks we visited was next to a huge duck pond. They were everywhere!

This is my list that I need to get done this month. Of course, if all goes to plan, I can add more to it. I would like to do that! I need to be kept accountable so next week I will let you know how I am going. 

Last night the night sky was an array of beautiful pink. At the moment the rains are starting to gently fall. Nice day to stay indoors I reckon.

Off to do some more ... Dot 

Easter Weekend

Hello and welcome back. We have the Easter weekend coming up and that allows us to have a few days off, so we are heading away for several days to be with family. 

I am getting excited but need to get to bed extra early the next few nights as we have a very early start to catch a plane.

 I have been making some Schnoods to keep my stocks up to sell. The weather is turning cooler and the beanies, mittens etc are coming out. 

This morning the ducks were out of the water and finding lots to eat on the grass.

And this was the cloud formation in the night sky last night. Gorgeous.


Have a great Easter. I will be back on board next month ... Dot

In my garden

This year I planted some Japanese Spinach and we have been enjoying in salads, soups and casseroles. It is a rich green foliage and I am sure we get the benefit from it. 

I love to add herbs to my cooking and we always seem to have some mint, parsley, thyme etc. It adds yummy flavour to meals.

I did plant some tomatoes over summer and they have come and gone. This tomato plant came up from previous seed in the garden ... bonus!!!

There are always a few potatoes to be found somewhere in the garden bed. They keep coming up and we can enjoy a few now and then. 

And I have planted some Marigold plants throughout the garden bed to try and keep the pests away.

Keep well and happy ... Dot 

Around Here

Hello and welcome back. I guess you have realised that monthly on this blog I put together an 'around here' post. There is always something happening in our life, weekends find us fixing or repairing something, and because I keep a diary/planner I plan each day to keep things working smoothly. 

I have written some letters to my grand-girls. They should get them any day now. I love sitting down to colour and put these together.

These Peanut Butter cookies were a new recipe. I just had to combine peanut butter, an egg and some sugar, roll into balls, press with a fork and bake. Very easy.

I went a step further and made some Vanilla cream and sandwiched them together.

Every few days I grind fresh coffee.

MMMM!!!

Recently hubby fixed the pipes that connect to the heater. They had worn away and it would have added to the cost to run it efficiently. We should see some improvement now. 

Weekly I like to include a fish meal in our diet. I picked up a packet of pre-cooked salmon, combined it with some steamed vegetables and smothered it with cheese sauce. My, it was delicious and quick to whip up.

Wow, a pelican on the river. 

See you next time ... Dot :-)