Hamer Arboritum...

The view back over the hills from Hamer Arboritum, on a cold and foggy Melbourne afternoon.

Fern Trees...

Some pics I took in the forest yesterday as the fog rolled in.

On My Way Home...

I stopped at a very quiet and beautiful spot on the top of the mountain today and came upon these lovely creatures.

On My Way To Work...

I stopped to take a couple of pics.

What's For Dinner...

Potatoes with Turmeric, Garam Marsala and Black Sesame Seeds...

Heat the spices in a pan, then add Oil and Garlic, fry off for a minute then add cooked Potatoes, and stir through.
Might need some Salt and Pepper.

Giant Mushrooms, with Garlic and Corriander.

Heat some Oil and gently fry the Garlic and Mushrooms, add Cream and Corriander.

Lamb and Beef Meatballs, in a hot Tomato based sauce.
Served with Rice...all very nice.

Lunch...

Egg on toast, with grilled Tomato and Creamy Oyster Mushrooms with Garlic and Parsley.

Yum...

Good bye....

Celebrating the start and finish of life,
 the circle ...
 how things go around....
So we ate  things like Bagels and Eggs...

It's all  about the  time... and timing....

It's about  traditions...

It's about letting go, and the  connection to greater things...

It's about doing it together...

It's about the simplicity and complication of "good bye"...

Back In The Day....

Max and  Alex with their Grandfather Henry,
(who passed away on Thursday night)
Tess the Blue-heeler peeping around the door,
 and Bluebella, ... in the drive way.

Look Who Came To Dinner...

I took a couple of pics of Max the other day, looks like he's growing up.

Holiday Memories...

Thinking of the lovely holiday that Marg and I had at this time last year...
Particularly the south of France.

What's On Marjs' Bench...

Just the spot for a "cuppa".

Just have a look....

More of what's been happening, on the alternative sight.

click here.....

Tension In The Negative Spaces...

Pre Dinner ...

Sitting in my new favourite corner, with a pre dinner snack.
Soft Blue Cheese, Minni Stuffed Peppers, Semi Sun dried Tomatoes and Marinated Baby Octopus.
Candles and the soft fading light of dusk.

Todays Flowers...

This pic was taken about 6.00pm when the light is at it's best
 and brings out all the rich colour.
The fragrance of this bunch is beautiful as well.

Taking note.

Having time to think about the new surroundings, and process being in a new space...
nothing like a pen and paper.

Friday Flowers...