A drive for a sunset and another walk around the garden

I can't believe the colours of the flowers especially the pansies and the wisteria. Thought you might like to see them. The sunset was last Sunday. We are having the best weather at the moment. It even got to 28 degrees (86 degrees Fahrenheit) last week. We have a public holiday here tomorrow so my other half is going for a cycle ride and I am making Christmas cards.

sorry about the graffiti but what a lovely sunset :-)

My other half has booked a shopping weekend away for me to Melbourne at the end of November so should get some lovely photos again, and some great bargains at the direct factory outlets and markets.

to Vintgage Mum, let your daughter know there is a small parcel on its way :-)

will say goodbye now and everybody look after yourselves. will blog soon

Barbara

A walk around the garden. Saturday 18th September

Hi
As I walk out of my kitchen door I go out into a new world of flowers which have opened just in time for spring. The pansies are looking beautiful all in a row on the window-ledge of the kitchen so I can see them whilst I am in the kitchen. This leads to the patio with a table (which will be used for bar-b-ques in the summer) with a lovely watering can and a bowl with some tulip bulbs which hopefully will bloom. (watch this space for more pictures)

The white flower is a Camellia which I would have to say is next to being my all time favourite flower after the rose. The other flowers are Azaleas, the white one with pink around the edges is aptly named lipstick. The whole patio is abloom with colour but thought I would just show a few of the nicest. The small purple flower is a wisteria which has not yet come into full bloom, but still shows promise of being spectacular again this year.

The ordeal with my eye is hopefully over. The surgeon is happy with the laser treatment and I don't need to go back till next year to see him. Some good news on the job front, I have been made permanent in my role (I was on a secondment for 1 year) so I won't need to worry what will happen at the end of the year now.

Just off to make myself a cup of tea, so will sign off and say happy blogging to all

Barbara :-)

Special birthday wishes to Vintage Mum's son. Hope you had lots of fun at the zoo and looking forward so some pictures of the family.


You might ask why an eye? Well I had to have laser surgery on Thursday for a tear in the retina in my left eye. It was not the most pleasant of procedures but the surgeon says that the success rate is over 95% so fingers crossed.My sight is still blurry so if there are any spelling mistakes in this I apologise.

Can't spend too long on the computer so will say bye for now and post some more news next week
barbara x.x.x.

Everyone knows it's windy Sunday 11th July 2010

well!!! Winter is finally here. We have waited 3 weeks for the weather to break and break it has. Gale force winds and howling rain, but as nearly every West Australian will say, "we need the rain so we won't have restrictions next summer"

I have just come home from an Engagement brunch. Lovely finger food and champagne and orange juice. She had a beautiful solitaire diamond ring, and the wedding is in Bali sometime in the near future.

What went wrong with my blog: Friday 2nd July 2010

Computers, who would have one. just joking. I have lost my side pictures and want to change the font and look of my title but can not find out how to do it. Jumping up and down now, so going to bed and will look another day when not so tired. 23.10

A quick drive to the City Sunday 13th June

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Where do the days go. Sunday again already and nearly half way through June. Still no rain this month yet but they promise us some soon.
Your Vintage shop looks good Cate. I have just logged on and I am the first follower. The boxes look just like shop bought. Very clever. I always knew you could do things like that. I have made some more greetings cards this week, and if I can I will take photos so you can see them. Your blog is getting very professional loooking and you are geting more and more followers.

You said you wanted to see other cities. Not sure if you remember this Cate.Perth skyline from Kings Park, hot off the camera just for you.

The Long Weekend

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Thanks to all who replied to my blog. It's nice to know I am not the only one out there. I had a lovely time in Melbourne, spending lots of time in the factory outlets and markets, picking up some great bargains. Something on the way for you Cate :-)
I took some photos on a tour of the city, and whilst I was walking around. They sort of speak for themselves so hope you like them.

The only ones sitting on the bench at the Queen Victoria Markets were the leaves.


This is outside the Arts Centre in the centre of the City.







A very pretty tree lined street in the centre of the city also. love the autumn colours of the trees






The tallest building in the Southern hemisphere. If you feel brave you can stand in a glass cube in 88th floor and look 360 degrees. Not for me !!!!

Thats all from me tonight (9.30pm). Happy blogging

Barbara :-)