With a pretty average forecast threatening to ruin any chance of outdoor fun later in the week, Howsie and I did a bit of calendar juggling to allow us to nip up the hill for a quick session on Wednesday afternoon. While inclement weather was approaching we have just had an unseasonal warm spell, soContinue reading “The star of the show”
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The slow walk
Of the myriad of small basal leaves I spotted at Castle rock a few weeks back, only one had a stem and was in flower today. Even when flowering these can be pesky things to differentiate but I feel confident to say this is a Mosquito Orchid (Cyrtostylis robusta). As with several orchids here, theyContinue reading “The slow walk”
Cumulative impacts
A month back I mentioned how I had been told I needed to get up and about more regularly, leading me to go for a brisk walks. Not long after that breaking news my right knee started to play up. This was something I had been worried about before my trip to the Stirling RangesContinue reading “Cumulative impacts”
Breaking things down
For several reasons Howsie and my fortnightly trip to the quarry was a much later start today. Arriving mid-morning under a mostly clear sky. This meant the sun bathed the lawns where Western Grey Kangaroo (Macropus fuliginosus) lazily switched between grazing and basking in sun. The main walls, where we started climbing, were tucked onContinue reading “Breaking things down”
Gearing up
Seb is back in town after several years in tropical climates. But only for a few days before he hits the high seas. Having succeeded in scoring a job on a superyacht. Although the vessel is at the smaller end of what is classified as a superyacht, so don’t expect him to make an appearancesContinue reading “Gearing up”
Fire and ice
Another weekend of trying to dodge the weather led to a quick Saturday morning out while Lisa was hoping to bob in the ocean, if it was not too rough. Unfortunately being the one of the two days no one was free to join, I contemplated my options. The forecast for Collie, near Welly Dam,Continue reading “Fire and ice”
Close encounters of the feathered kind
A few weeks back I mentioned an unearthly being that I hoped would still be about on my next trip out this way. One I first sighted with Josh. Today as Rongy and I headed out in darkness, I remembered to keep an eye out. And there he still was. Marvin the Martian. Although hisContinue reading “Close encounters of the feathered kind”
Johnny Nash
Much as it may seem that I am always out and about. The vast majority of my awake time is sat in front of a computer, if not at work then at home researching my finds and writing them up. In both screen focused situations I am a shocker for getting stuck into it. SatContinue reading “Johnny Nash”
Timing is everything
Arriving in Busselton for a meeting on Thursday morning the town was clad in a blanket of fog. The drive down seemed a little eerie with visibility at times down to less than thirty meters. Pea soup sprung to mind. It was all the talk on arrival at my location, a wondrous and strange morningContinue reading “Timing is everything”
Alexander’s band
Another hit and miss weekend, and it all boils down to whether you believe it or not. Unless you get out there, you’ll have no idea of what you may be missing. With a positive attitude I stepped out of the house. The sky above was clear and speckled with stars, with who knows whatContinue reading “Alexander’s band”
Sandbagged 