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Thanks to all my Blog friends (and others) for all your recent comments, caring and support! It's much appreciated!
In the spirit of Gremlins, Goblins and other things that go "Bump" in the night - here's some Halloween Treats for you all!
Happy Trick or Treating ~~~~~~
xoxo
Unfortunately, lots of both around here lately.
Suffering from a little 'jetlag' today....the head is not quite where it's supposed to be and I rather feel like sleeping at very 'unsocial' hours! So I have contented myself with taking care of a few domestic chores and sorting of photographs from the laptop onto the 'big' 'puter inbetween snoozing!
I was pleased to note while I was 'home', that the world of graffiti art has stretched it's tentacles to the antipodes and tags, sprays and stencils are alive and well in Perth as much as New York or London!
My final uber cool Aussie experience was to 'take to the waves' and get"tubed"!
After much deliberation I decided that the usual mode of surfer transportation was going to be a TAD large for me. In stepped my friend CAM the cuttlefish, somewhat moribund but nevertheless happy and ready to help a small surfer in need!
Yayyyy...that's me! A couple of good lessons from a passing "grommet" and I was good to go!
I wonder if I can ride this thing all the way to HOLLAND?
Perth was toasty warm today, 30+C (in the 90's) - and the majority of the day was spent watching #2 son play cricket from 8:30am until 5pm. Perhaps not everyone's idea of a fun day, but when you have your children for short, sharp and sweet moments, then you just take them as they come!
Before I headed back to the 'northern 'burbs' I stretched my legs around the Swan River for a bit and managed to grab some great pics of the "Boat House" - a somewhat Iconic building on the edge of Perth's riverscape. The sun was just setting and the water looked delicious. 5 minutes before I took this shot I was competing with a photographer playing prance and pose with a wedding couple making good use of the wonderful setting and gorgeous light.
Straight out of the camera (SOOC) - not much you can really do to enhance this sort of picture. The colours were so vibrant and blue, the water crystal clear.
This is the picture of 'my beach' that I always carry back with me to the US!
The last few days in Perth have been balmy, sunny and wonderful and as my time in Perth draws to a fast close I am making the most of the sunshine and warm weather as DH informs me that it is already COLD in New York - and I am not looking forward to that much at all! As most of you know, am not a "Brrrr" weather person!
So here is a little warm weather color for you....
My little mate Milo has been continuing his adventures. Yesterday a trip out and about netted him a new friend - a mini Koala - which Milo informs me is going IN his suitcase as a souvenir- no argument whatsoever. "No Worries" said I!
Milo also made an astonishing discovery at the grocery store......rows upon rows of fabulous stuff in tins with HIS name on it! MILO - just happens to be the brand name of an Aussie drink powder (a bit like a malted chocolate drink) and can be sipped hot or cold, or even sprinkled on your icecream! He was pretty tickled with the stuff and thinks if he puts wheels on the can it will make a great MILOMOBILE!
And, last but not least, his favourite shot of the day.... Milo and Mini Mate Kate the Koala, astride his favourite new brew!
And once the little bug has hit the send button on this post, he is off to the beach.... to surf or not to surf, that is the question!
The kids are all back to school today after their few weeks of "holiday" (vacation in US lingo). Milo packed a Vegemite sandwich, apple and a box of juice for lunch and is off and about with the boys for the day, so I get some time to do "Mom" stuff and catch up on some chores. I've even managed to whip up a new digital creation for the blog since dropping everyone off at school!
I do hope the little fella behaves!
Since Cricket is the BIG game here and the summer season is just about to start, I figured I would check it out and see what it's all about....
First the GEAR - ugh - such BIG stuff! David's batting helmet is so big I was not sure if it was for wearing or LIVING in! and the BAT....hmmm at least on that score David helped me out with a mini version of the big one he normally uses!
.... the BATTING PADS.....way too big for my little leggies - more fun to play peekaboo with!!
