Seyma the dog (and sidekick Skinny)

I have a small camp dog, whom you may have noticed in the pics below. She started hanging around 2 months ago, and then disappeared out of the blue. She has just returned from (I believe) a month long holiday in Alice Springs. Follow the link to pictures of a revitalised Seyma (and her new friend, Skinny).

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=111834&l=d820d&id=688555192

Seyma has a small bed outside my front door, and I just noticed she has become a collector. She has become a bit territorial, and has started keeping her treasures on her mat. These include: 3 small bones, an old sock, her water dish, a plastic cookie tray, and a kangaroo vertebrate.

Donkeys

We have 3 wild donkeys here in Ampilatwatja. They are a royal nuisance, getting into garbage, pooping on your doorstep, and waking you up with their asthmatic wheezing. They're pretty smart too... they frequently come into my yard, turn on my garden tap and stick their heads under it for a drink. This has flooded my front yard, causing grass to grow, which the donkeys like to then come and eat. One thing leads to another and thank you gifts are left behind.

Here I am chasing one out of the schoolyard.

Around Ampilatwatja

My humble abode. I believe the architectural style is 'portable vernacular'.

Just outside of Ampilatwatja... Honeymoon bore. A romantic spot indeed.

The sign... don't miss the turn.

Winter Pics - Part 2

January 2, 9am. Today started off at a chilly -17 C. Brr.


Here are some Mallard ducks on the Scugog. They should really consider travelling to Florida for the winter. Maybe we should all.


Here is a snowplow, ready for action.


My wonderful brother looked forward to my return as he would have someone to share his shovelling responsibilities. Here I am doing my duty, widening the driveway entrance.


Here is my creation, the shovelled path to the front door! I believe the queen is the only one allowed to use this door. The rest of us use the side door. We're ready when you are Lizzy...

Winter Pics - Part 1

Here is the first installment of my Canadian winter pictures. They were taken last week, but there are more to come... we had a snowfall last night, so I'll be doing some shovelling soon.

Here's my parent's house, and the pathway I'll be shovelling.


This is the winter view from my parents' house... that is the Scugog river down below.


Another view of the Scugog from a nearby footbridge.


A rare Canadian site: a miniature bushy tailed black kangaroo taking a winter bath.

Actually, it's just a squirrel. And its eating bird food.

When in Canada, eat Canadian beef, please.

Shots from Sydney

Becky B. came from Indo for a beautiful week in Old Bar and Sydney. Here we are on the beach with Hoover, the dog.


Here I am at the Three Sisters, at the Blue Mountains.

We climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Here I am suiting up and getting my game face on.

After a hard climb, I had a nice rest on this concrete bench.

Just call me David Hasselhof

Many of you know I've been working on my bronze medallion over the past month, through the surf life saving club here in Old Bar. I had my exam today and -good news- passed all aspects. I can now officially patrol the beaches wearing the red shorts, yellow shirt, and fun yellow and red quartered cap. The only disappointment is that you don't get an actual bronze medallion... and that was what I was looking forward to most: wearing it around town and looking for lives to save.

So, I just might have to make my own... now just need to find some bronze.