Being summer in the southern hemisphere, Lisa gets to chillax and recharge her batteries with a decent break before the new school year kicks in, when February arrives. This changes my work life routine. Working out of the office, so as to allow Lisa to have the house to herself, and not feel like sheContinue reading “Riding high”
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Complete opposites
One of the simplest forms of life on earth are sponges, which come is all shapes, sizes, and colours. Fossil records of some species go back approximately 600 million years, and there are over 8,500 identified species with many more yet to be identified. While sponges seem to have retained their simple form with noContinue reading “Complete opposites”
The namesake
The summer holidays can result in what I would have a called a blow-in or two coming back to town. However, before I call Mikie a blow-in I thought I better check the meaning of the phrase. It originated from Ireland, referring to visitors not born in the local area. No matter how long youContinue reading “The namesake”
Lost and found
In view that I have been off work for four days, it may be surprising I haven’t posted anything until today. In part due to the ocean conditions not being great for swimming with the fish off our local beach. But also due to yet another little mishap, which will get a mention later. IContinue reading “Lost and found”
A nasty pasty
The water hasn’t been playing nice at our local beach this week, resulting in me not going in for a morning snorkel on Saturday. Instead suggesting to Lisa after she returned from her plunge, which is not reliant on needing clear waters, that we could have a trip into town. There were a few bitsContinue reading “A nasty pasty”
The puzzle
Over the last few months, mostly, Elseya and I have been working on a few puzzles. With Lisa dipping in on rare occasions. I do love getting lost in a good puzzle, and it can be a great relaxing timewaster. This one however was not relaxing, not in the slightest, and was frustratingly difficult. InContinue reading “The puzzle”
Taking calculated risks
After walking in the dark until seven thirty or later in England last week, it felt a little strange for the sun to be on its way up at five as I waited for Josh in Capel. I even wondered whether we should have met an hour earlier to maximise our time on rock duringContinue reading “Taking calculated risks”
Please sir, can I have some more
The moon looked extra special this morning. Unfortunately the view didn’t last, as it slipped below a doona made of clouds. A bit like Lisa’s face did after I had popped a sippy mug of tea on her bedside table, and said goodbye. I’ve just read that the moon’s orbit last night had brought itContinue reading “Please sir, can I have some more”
One for the road
My body clock seems to be getting into the swing of 4:30am wakeup times. This may be in part due to the earlier start time of the dawn chorus. Something I consider a welcome natural alarm clock, while others may view it as a rude awakening. Depending on the species of bird this can beginContinue reading “One for the road”
Cuts like a knife
Driving out shortly after 5am, the radio broadcaster was talking about all the glorious sunrise images listeners were sending in across the south west of Western Australia. I didn’t send an image of my view to them, but did stop to take a quick snap. Mist clung to the ground, while the hues of theContinue reading “Cuts like a knife”
Sandbagged 