Things might be drying up at Welly Dam but the Capel Nature Reserve is still full of water. In mid-October I would not usually have too much of an issue wandering round, wherever the fancy takes me. Not today, while I had in mind to visit some of the lesser frequented places it was aContinue reading “Attractive qualities”
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Lots to celebrate
Some may consider that just thinking about heading out for a wander at the Capel Nature Reserve was not appropriate, on today of all days. Lisa was however heading to F45, her usual workout class, for the first time in several weeks. She’s been figuring out a back injury, and is just starting to getContinue reading “Lots to celebrate”
A sticky ending
Over the last few weeks I’ve been sent images by Howsie and work Josh of their finds at more southerly places. Coincidently they happen to have been from two of the places Lisa and I have visited this year, during our short weekend getaways. The images were of course of orchids, and species that areContinue reading “A sticky ending”
A rookie mistake
Another glorious week but one I didn’t manage to make the most of, only getting out for one after work walk. I was hoping to nick out on Friday but not being one to leave things lying unattended to at least squirrelled away in my calendar, with the promise of getting to it by aContinue reading “A rookie mistake”
The Race
This post starts where it ends. The last find I have included made we go back in time, which like last week resulted in me uploading not one but two new but quite old posts. They go way back to 2010 and 2011. The reason being is that is where my orchid fascination started, fifteenContinue reading “The Race”
A complete unknown
Was I hoping that now spring had arrived, I might get away without catching one of the many bugs that have been going round. I had done well despite people dropping like flies round me and Lisa’s best efforts by bringing bugs home for weeks on end. But no, although not taking hold till FridayContinue reading “A complete unknown”
Leave me alone
Getting ready for a wander this morning with thoughts of a near three quarter of an hour drive, my plans were scuppered. My own doing. I started messaging John, which saw me doing a bit more editing of his near complete book of moderate climbs in Australia. English language was my worse subject at school,Continue reading “Leave me alone”
Playing catch-up
We are creeping toward the end of winter and into spring, with only a week left. No doubt this will result in a higher chance of me bumping into others out hunting orchids in my local haunts. The south west of Western Australia is well known for its diversity of orchids, and it attracts avidContinue reading “Playing catch-up”
Safety first
Sunday morning arrived and I felt the need to get out in nature, without the need to drive too far. The Capel Nature Reserve beckoned, with an unexpected fine day and the sun beaming down on the world. I hope I don’t jinx things but maybe we might start to have a few good daysContinue reading “Safety first”
A winning streak
True to her words, on Sunday last weekend, Lisa and I headed to mini Pear Mill as it will be known from now, but only by us. Here we enjoyed a taste of decadence, played a game of scrabble, and were surrounded by a diverse range of antiquities. The latter distracting our attention when theContinue reading “A winning streak”
Sandbagged 