Today’s weather, and the weekend weather, is forecasted as cold and rainy. No rain on the horizon yet, but I can attest to the cold bit. I just lit a fire in the wood stove.
Earlier this week, Imogen/myriad was on Tasmaina’s east coast talking to a private land owner about the marsh on his property.
While there, she got several pictures of this fellow and his friends.
ps That’s actually gravel Luna is sleeping on. It’s our drive, and her favorite place to sleep. I think she likes the drive because she can keep an eye on everything from there.
I’ve never known Luna to get in water to cool off. Mostly she just wades into water as if it’s not there – just something between where she is and where she is going. I’m glad she’s not afraid of water, or waves for that matter, but it does mean taking a towel whenever we go for a walk by the river, or at the beach.
In the summer, Giddy (the malamutt) is always lying down in any water she can find in order to cool off. The beagle is the only one of the three that actually likes to swim.
Our local farm school raises money by propagating plants, which are mostly natives.
Since we are replant much of our property, I’m always on the look out for cheap native trees. Recently I picked up four small She Oak seedings from the self-serve stand in front of the farm school. One had a little bundle of twigs stuck to it, and without thinking, I pulled it off.
Only after I removed it did I realize it was probably a caddis fly larve. I set it on top of the computer desk, meaning to attach it to something outside at some point.
Apparently, I was too slow. About an hour ago I noticed it “repelling” down the side of the desk by a thin thread.
I’ve put it in a jar, where it now has its front feet out and is pulling itself along, twig house and all. I’ve been trying to get shots of this, but ducks back in its casing everytime I get near it.
Australia does have some nasty critters, like the world’s most poisionous spider – the Funnel Web. Interesting Funnel web facts: only the male is poisionous; the poision only affects primates, none of which are native to Australia.
We’re lucky that we don’t have funnel Webs in Tasmania.
But we do have Jack Jumpers, a very large nasty ant. I got bit by one once, and it stung for days. A few sensitive people have died from the bits.
They had a series here called Buggin with Rudd. He showed about the ant you’re talking about and let himself be stung by it. He appeared to be in great pain.
I bet! What some people will do for ratings. <rollseyes>
Btw, all of Tasmania’s snake are poisonous. But only one dangerously so.
The real danger here is people’s driving. In the last 18 months since Imogen and I moved to our property, eight people have died on the main road within about 10 miles of our turnoff. Two were pedestrians.
It’s a fine idea, except for petrol being $1.39 a litre (about $4 US per gallon).
Luna and I just went for our walk – to beat the storm blowing in. It’s a real howler. Now, it’s only a matter of time before we see if it’s all talk and no action. We’re low on water and I wouldn’t mind a good dump in the next few days.
We call Albert “Mr. Helpful” because he always wants to “help” when you are doing something interesting on the floor.
I’m building a cabinet for the new drawer-style dishwasher we recently bought, and Albert has thought this new structure is just grand – as a play set and hidey-hole.
He’s also very fond of tools, and a swinging hammer or rotating drill is very, very facinating – so much so that I have to move him to avoid hitting him on the nose.
[Albert:”Hmmmm. This has possibilities. Where’s that dumb dog?”]
Morning or afternoon/night there keres.
Oh to be so comfortable rolling around in the dirt. 🙂
Hi FM. I just got up, so “mornin'” it is.
Today’s weather, and the weekend weather, is forecasted as cold and rainy. No rain on the horizon yet, but I can attest to the cold bit. I just lit a fire in the wood stove.
Earlier this week, Imogen/myriad was on Tasmaina’s east coast talking to a private land owner about the marsh on his property.
While there, she got several pictures of this fellow and his friends.
Australian Flame Robin
That’s a great picture. I can’t imagine getting close enough for such a good picture.
That’s where a 300mm lens and cropping comes in handy.
ps That’s actually gravel Luna is sleeping on. It’s our drive, and her favorite place to sleep. I think she likes the drive because she can keep an eye on everything from there.
All my dogs like sleeping on the gravel drive. I’ve always assumed it was the warmth the gravel absorbs that appeals to them.
That makes sense. One of Luna’s favorite night time spots is a bed of ice plant (known locally as “pig face”).
She also sleeps on the concrete patio in front of the house, on the dirt that used to be lawn til she came along, and under a couple of bushes.
I don’t know if I’ve already put this one in, but this is Cat when she not to happy with me.
Why do I think you get that look a lot? 😉
Hello! Hope you’ve all been well. Love the pix of Luna lolling … 🙂
The dogs are sorry that it’s cold there and Luna can’t enjoy a good soak.
I’ve never known Luna to get in water to cool off. Mostly she just wades into water as if it’s not there – just something between where she is and where she is going. I’m glad she’s not afraid of water, or waves for that matter, but it does mean taking a towel whenever we go for a walk by the river, or at the beach.
In the summer, Giddy (the malamutt) is always lying down in any water she can find in order to cool off. The beagle is the only one of the three that actually likes to swim.
— wet doggie odour!
So you’re saying Andi wears ode de wet canine Eau de Toilette.
BTW I’ve always been a little suspiscious of something that you spray on yourself and it’s called toilet water.
Don’t be getting me in trouble w/ Andi — just b/c you like to step in it, doesn’t mean I do … 😉 Are you going to be around for a bit?
Yea, I just asked where everyone was in the cafe.
Our local farm school raises money by propagating plants, which are mostly natives.
Since we are replant much of our property, I’m always on the look out for cheap native trees. Recently I picked up four small She Oak seedings from the self-serve stand in front of the farm school. One had a little bundle of twigs stuck to it, and without thinking, I pulled it off.
Only after I removed it did I realize it was probably a caddis fly larve. I set it on top of the computer desk, meaning to attach it to something outside at some point.
Apparently, I was too slow. About an hour ago I noticed it “repelling” down the side of the desk by a thin thread.
I’ve put it in a jar, where it now has its front feet out and is pulling itself along, twig house and all. I’ve been trying to get shots of this, but ducks back in its casing everytime I get near it.
keres that looks humongous. How big does that thing get?
LOL Relax it’s a mere half inch long. Bigger in the photo than in real life. It metamorphs into a small moth.
I was going to say you had better vacate the house.
Anytime there’s something on TV about the area of the world you’re in I always watch. Some of the insects are pretty nasty.
Australia does have some nasty critters, like the world’s most poisionous spider – the Funnel Web. Interesting Funnel web facts: only the male is poisionous; the poision only affects primates, none of which are native to Australia.
We’re lucky that we don’t have funnel Webs in Tasmania.
But we do have Jack Jumpers, a very large nasty ant. I got bit by one once, and it stung for days. A few sensitive people have died from the bits.
They had a series here called Buggin with Rudd. He showed about the ant you’re talking about and let himself be stung by it. He appeared to be in great pain.
I bet! What some people will do for ratings. <rollseyes>
Btw, all of Tasmania’s snake are poisonous. But only one dangerously so.
The real danger here is people’s driving. In the last 18 months since Imogen and I moved to our property, eight people have died on the main road within about 10 miles of our turnoff. Two were pedestrians.
Sounds like you need a tank just to go to the store.
It’s a fine idea, except for petrol being $1.39 a litre (about $4 US per gallon).
Luna and I just went for our walk – to beat the storm blowing in. It’s a real howler. Now, it’s only a matter of time before we see if it’s all talk and no action. We’re low on water and I wouldn’t mind a good dump in the next few days.
We call Albert “Mr. Helpful” because he always wants to “help” when you are doing something interesting on the floor.
I’m building a cabinet for the new drawer-style dishwasher we recently bought, and Albert has thought this new structure is just grand – as a play set and hidey-hole.
He’s also very fond of tools, and a swinging hammer or rotating drill is very, very facinating – so much so that I have to move him to avoid hitting him on the nose.
[Albert:”Hmmmm. This has possibilities. Where’s that dumb dog?”]
You’ve made my night! I love seeing Albert pix, and these are adorable!!!
“Adorable” is his blessing and his curse.
[“Geeze, that’s a long way down.”]
I’m probably going to have to take this back at some point but I think this is the best Albert picture you’ve posted.
(Actually, it’s a really fine photo period. The composition and the shadows — especially on Albert — are really fine.
I see you’re into the Minor White school of photography.
I actually tried to make the above more “readable,” which meant sacrificing some of the more dramatic elements.
Here’s the original (and I think somewhat more artistic) composition.
This one is more artsy … I love how his ears are falling forward … 🙂