Previously I have shown Aussie animals and Birds(50s) PINNEDHow about some Plants? Waratah Floral Emblem of New South Wales Very beautiful in a variety of colours - including Red, Pink, Yellow and White Red being the dominant colour because birds are more attracted to red than any other colour. Grows mostly... See More » (12)
Australia's termite eating Numbat PINNEDThere are only no more than 1000 of them left in the world. Only found in the Dryandra Woodlands, near Narrogin and the other at Perup Nature Reserve, near Manjimup. Both places in Western Australia (5)
Two and a half hours to get these shots PINNEDSplendid Fairy Wrens are forever flitting here and there. Never being still for more than two or three seconds. Then the camera has to be pointed at them, focussed on them and the shot taken before the little blighters are out of shot. I set my... See More » (3)
Random Photos of mine over the previous 24 months PINNEDCollared Sparrowhawk, Breckler Park Mated Pair of Black Swans Family of Wood Ducks, Kings Park, Perth Sunset at Rockingham Sea Lions on Seal Island, Shoalwater Bay Family on an outing in Rockingham Kookaburra keeping an eye on Gusman Two... See More » (20)
The mind boggling scale of the visible UniverseForget your troubles, forget your bills, forget everything you know for 5 minutes and marvel at the wonder of the Universe. (1)
How far can the human eye see?When I look out into the night sky and I espy the Large Magellanic Cloud, which is at a distance of 152,000 light years, or 893 551 056 723 922 432 miles, am I actually looking that far or does the light only become visible from a certain distance?... See More »
I Prefer Real Books Over Digital BooksI have never read a digital book The opening Paragraphs of The Potato Factory by Bryce Courtenay. Iley Solomon was so entirely a Londoner that he was a human part of the great metropolis, a jigsawed brick that fitted no other place. He was mixed into... See More »
How many of us really listen to music and understand the message?Let’s take a lovely song by Gene Pitney 24 hours from Tulsa. Here he is, 24 hours from home, 24 hours from embracing the love of his life. He pulls into a motel for a bit of kip. As he pulls in he sees a lady standing out front and walks up to her.... See More »
Another strange (for me) dream last nightA dream that was a little disconcerting Last night I dreamt I was taking steps to converting from Atheism to Judaism. Why I would want to do that is totally beyond me. Do not remember all the details but I was allocated a mentor. He handed me a slew... See More »
I am holidaying in Mandurah this weekStaying at the Atrium Hotel There are 117 rooms with 12 different room types. In the bathroom there are two notices. With 117 rooms, that is a great deal of water going down the drains unused. My shower hot water came after less than 30... See More » (4)
Time to start rebuilding my music collectionYears ago I gave all my music CDs to the local library. Now I have decided to rebuild my past memories. Bought five CDs. Four of them are "Greatest Hits"... The Essential Johnny Mathis...40 tracks Blondie - Greatest Hits... 19 tracks Little River... See More »
Went into the city on Friday for a Doctor AppointmentBefore hand I bought some new clothes. My last purchase, a shirt was placed in a small paper bag with handles. Within 15 minutes of this purchase I was no longer in possession. Placed it down somewhere and left it there. I immediately went back to... See More »
Today's spam message - from TurkeyHow has your day been? I am sure that you will receive me in good faith; I am contacting you to see how you can help me and yourself too. My name is Aslan. I am a bank staff in a Turkish bank. i have been in search of someone from your country... See More »
The Animal Kingdom has Marital problems as well?I witnessed a Possum get back to his home at 10 am once. As soon as he entered the hole in the tree there was this almighty ruckus. Went on for more than 15 minutes. I was imagining the "missus" saying, "You dirty stop out. What time do you think... See More »
Lodged this year's tax returnMy refund will be a tidy $11,085. Nowt to buy. Maybe a new small stereo system.
My drive to work this morning at 3.30amVery often there is an elderly woman getting her exercise by going for a walk. I have no idea how far she walks but it would be at least 4 miles? This morning she was walking down the centre of the road in her pyjamas and dressing gown. 3.30 in the... See More »
The potential hazards of excessive alcohol consumptionDriving to work yesterday morning at 3.30am I came across a possible fatal situation. I stopped at the red traffic light, the through road is the main road and as such is always green, until activated by a vehicle wanting to pass through. This... See More »
The background story to Frank Herbert’s Epic, DuneFull Timeline of the Dune Universe (34,000 Years) (1)
I like to read about music historyAs I was reading about Bobby Shafto - real name Bob Farrant - he states one of his early jobs was as a Junior Exploitation Man. Anyone have an idea what this might be? She's My Girl - Bobby Shafto 1964 See me cry - Bobby Shafto 1966 Excerpt from... See More » (2)
The most simple Scone recipe ever3 cups Self Raising Flour 250ml cold Lemonade 250ml Cream Preheat oven to 210 C - 410 F Sift flour 3 times. Make well in the middle, gently add lemonade and cream. Mix lightly with a knife till all loose flour is together. Tip out onto floured... See More » (1)
Unknown Vehicle parked in someone's carport.I live in a block of flats. 10 units. Plus two other blocks of 10 units. 30 in total. Each unit has an allocated carport. Someone parked a large 4x4 vehicle in unit's 23 bay. Received a message from the estate agent asking who ever owns the vehicle... See More »