The right place

Fortunately during my wander round Crooked Brook on Wednesday I came across a female Milky Flower Spider (Zygometis xanthogaster).  At a hefty 6.5 to 8mm, as opposed to a mere 2.5 to 3mm the males can reach, I was able to get a somewhat reasonable image.  These spiders can be found in a vast arrayContinue reading “The right place”

So here it is… almost

It felt a little too blustery and wet for a solo trip to touch rock.  In these conditions I would have been more motivated if someone else had shown an interest, but that was not the case.  Instead, in part as I had accepted the challenge, I spent an hour or two checking out theContinue reading “So here it is… almost”

An angry mob

I’m pleased that Howsie and I headed to the Dam on Friday for a climb.  As despite finally having the car back in operation, the opportunities to get out this weekend became limited for other reasons.  Another cold front, with lightning and thunder, started to sweep across the south west from the early hours ofContinue reading “An angry mob”

On the road again

Since Lisa and my trip down to Pemberton, I have been living a relatively secluded life in Peppy Beach.  The car troubles that started on the return journey took until yesterday to resolve.  There were two faults.  And due to the wonders of computer managed engines, these days, pin pointing faults and investigating them becomesContinue reading “On the road again”

Uncertain times

Back in August it was claimed that spring and potentially summer would end up a tad wet across all of Australia.  So far that prediction is proving right in our south west corner.  Forecast of the back of a negative Indian Ocean Dipole forming, which a phenomenon that not surprisingly occurs across the Indian Ocean. Continue reading “Uncertain times”

Nature’s medicine

The car remained in the driveway since returning from my climb with Howsie and Craig on Monday.  Having forewarned them I had brought an unwanted guest back from Lisa and my travels they said they were happy to take the gamble and get out with me.  It took a greater hold after that trip andContinue reading “Nature’s medicine”