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We’re a drillin’ for water
The next stage of the garden renovations have taken place with the sinking of a bore to get water for watering. Because of the water restrictions we are only allowed to water two days a week (Thursday and Sunday) and … Continue reading
It was bloody dark
That was my first impression of Daylight Savings when I got up for work this morning. Yes, now Perth has daylight savings and once again old debates have been stired up regarding the pros and cons of it all. Myself … Continue reading
New Pond (part three)
It was my aim to finish the pond for my birthday but the cost of the liner was more than I had anticipated so I accepted that I would not be able to get the stones needed to finish it … Continue reading
New Pond (part two)
With winter passing the weeds had taken over the bush garden causing the pea gravel to get further buried under the sand. Unfortunately I had not taken photos of the project at this stage so I cannot show you what … Continue reading
New Pond (part one)
When I first moved into this house, I started to formulate an idea for a new pond in the back garden. There actually was pond already, but it didn’t look very good so my plan was to fill it in … Continue reading
Just in time
This morning we took the bus into the city. It’s become something that we do quite regularly as transporting 2 adults and 4 kids around is not the easiest thing to do when your car only holds five. Thankfully it’s … Continue reading
Halloween
The other night we had so many kids knocking on our door with cries of “Trick or Treat” As much as I wanted to berate them about the adoption of yet another Americanism diluting our culture, I just couldn’t do … Continue reading
Discarded
It sat by the door of the shop. Discarded. A fast food store drink cup that someone had finished with. Someone who was too lazy to walk the 2 extra metres to the rubbish bin. In the corner it sat … Continue reading
Office Renovation Rescue
The belated follow up post to the coffee machine. When I got my new coffee machine there were three reasons behind the purchase. Firstly, it was on special for a really good price, secondly it was available on deferred payments … Continue reading
