Sally's This 'n' That

In Our Front Garden

2009-06-18T16:14:00.004+09:30

We are always admired the Sturt Desert Pea in the wild and we decided to try and grow one ourselves. During the Summer months we almost gave up on it but the last month or so the bush has thrived. To date we have had 2 flowers and lots more are coming.

All we hope now is the the cold weather doesn't set the growing back.

C'ya and thanks for looking
Sallyanne

Zoo Visit

2009-04-21T17:59:00.006+09:30

Hippo is letting us know he is hungry and opening wide for his carrots.

Dear Kitty preening her mate.

Yawn so tired.

C'ya
Sallyanne.

Breakfast at Henley Beach

2009-04-05T11:58:00.004+09:30

A nice way to start the day with breakfast at Evida Cafe at Henly Beach. A favorite breakfast venue of ours.

This morning was cool and overcast and as usual plenty of Sunday strollers out for their morning stroll along the beach.

C'ya for now,
Sallyanne

Walk In The park

2009-03-09T18:28:00.003+10:30

While I went to visit the Sewing Shop in Angaston, Mick. Missie & Ruby took a stroll through the park. It was lovely to see a green park with the drought still in full flight.

C'ya
Sallyanne

Someone pulled the plug.

2009-02-15T17:04:00.005+10:30

Today while in the city we decided to take a stroll along the once beautiful Torrens River to see the devastation first hand cause by the accidental opening of the weir. Boy it was heartbreaking to see and not to mention a bit on the nose.

Pop Eye is high and dry and sadly sitting on the stinking mud.

The paddle boats were still a colorful sight to see even though they now find themselves in the yuck and stench too.

The only good to come out of it is that the Torrens is getting one good clean out. We saw supermarket trolleys, chairs, park benches, rubbish bins and motor scooter and numerous other items in the mud and slush.

We weren't the only sightseers out for a look this morning but all I can say is please let it rain and rain good soon as it certainly isn't a pretty sight.

Weekend Escape

2009-01-27T08:09:00.005+10:30

Ardrossan on York Peninsular was our weekend getaway destination. Approx an 1 and a half hours drive from home making it an ideal weekend escape.

Black Point would have to be one of South Australia's best kept secret with a lovely swimming beach.

The beach is almost on your front door step and it also allows for boats to be anchored right out the front.

They Love It.

2009-01-15T21:21:00.005+10:30

Our 2 Little dogs love the new gates we have. We converted the 2 swinging gates into 1 sliding gate and now we can shut it easily. Missie and Ruby love every opportunity to get out the front to see what is happening.

C'ya
Sallyanne

So Majestic and Graceful

2008-12-30T19:33:00.003+10:30

I personally think that these Wind Turbines are so Majestic and Graceful.

The largest wind farm in Australia is at Wattle Point on the Yorke Peninsular in South Australia.

It was completed in 2005 and its 55 Wind Turbines have a total Capacity of 91MW which is enough renewable energy for up to 55,000 homes.

In The Mail Today

2008-12-22T18:31:00.004+10:30

Many thanks to my Son Dion and his fiance Samantha for my Lovely Birthday surprise which arrived in the mail today. Teddy has my name and birthday Embroidered on it foot.

As you can see Teddy went on a tour around our front yard. The Rose that Teddy is by here is Angel Face and it has the sweetest smell to it.

Now Ted has gone walk a bout to our Sturt Desert Pea. This is the first year we have tried to grow one and we are please to have one flower, with hopefully more to come yet.

Once again a Big Thankyou for my lovely gift.

Spear Creek

2008-12-15T16:25:00.005+10:30

On the drive into Spear Creek camp ground which is South of Port Augusta nestled at the foothills. We spent a lovely relaxed weekend here with family and friends.

Now we are on the drive out from Spear Creek and looking South. Although the weather was cool and damp in August while we were there it didn't put a dampener on having a good weekend away.

Our little camping group is known amongst us as 6 Happy Campers and yes there has been many a happy time spent together and hopefully many more to come.

Mount Lofty Botanical Gardens

2008-12-14T19:41:00.003+10:30

Earlier this year we decided to take a trip up to the Mount Lofty Botanical Gardens after seeing some stunning photos on the Television.

The trip was well worth it as to us the colors were stunning. Unfortunately we don't get up there as often as we would like to which is like a lot of things in our own areas.

2008-12-13T09:15:00.004+10:30

Recently we changed the sliding doors on our car Shed to a Roller Door which completely changed the appearance out under the back Veranda. We then decided we needed to add a few bits and pieces to liven up the entertainment area.

I didn't go into the shop to buy this Labrador but I fell instantly in love with it. Our 2 little dogs went straight to it's food bowl when I put it down, Sadly they got nothing from there though.

Same with these Bunnies but who could resist them, hopefully they won't eat all my plants.

After The Rain

2008-12-12T13:27:00.018+10:30

There is nothing like a bit of rain to make everyone feel happy.
Going into summer we now have our rain water tanks filled up, something that didn't look like would happen a few weeks ago.

Just thought I would share these 2 Roses with you as they looked so appealing out in the front garden with water droplets on them.
As I am about to Publish this the rain is tumbling down yet again. Let's hope we get more yet.

C'ya for now.

Santa and Mrs Santa

2008-12-10T19:11:00.006+10:30

A few years ago I knitted Santa's for my Christmas gifts to the girls and each following year they are eagerly awaiting for Mrs Santa to keep the Jolly Old Man company. But alas they haven't eventuated yet. My goal (at this stage) is to get them knitted for next Christmas.

Hey if I could do it once I can't see why I can't succeed and get them done by next Christmas.
The knitted pair below come out every year to decorate my house for the festive season.

Self taught

2008-12-09T15:36:00.005+10:30

My Nana tried to teach me as a child to Crochet but I just couldn't master it. But after her death I decided I wanted to learn myself. I did an internet search to find the basic stitches and slowly taught myself. I don't proclaim to be a great Crocheter but I get by. Over the years I have crocheted myself, family and friends several knee rugs, larger blankets and the Odd Baby Shawl/Blanket

As you can also see I am a Crow fan and have knitted the odd Crow things over the years too, my needle have also suffered and knitted some Port Power stuff .

My News Years Resolution will be to get back into my Crafts as I have been rather slack the past couple of years.

Girls Night Out

2008-12-08T17:48:00.006+10:30

When I first arrived in Adelaide 18 years ago we enrolled our kids in Parafield Gardens Primary school and almost straight away I formed a friendship with a group of other Mums. We used to have monthly luncheons at one another homes. Unfortunately over the years we have all become busier and moved on to do whatever and only get to meet once or twice a year.

Each year my Christmas Gift is eagerly awaited as I am the Crafty one of the group and I make a home made gift. This year I had intended to knit a mother Christmas to go with the Father Christmas I made a few years ago, but sadly they didn't get finished (in some cases knitted). I made this Christmas tree out of Cool drink Bottle tops lids covered in Christmas material instead. Mother Christmas is on the planning list for next year now.

Sadly though our group was reduced to 6 last year with the passing of one. Our get together now isn't the same but we have our Happy memories.

Our Travelling Companions

2008-12-07T21:20:00.005+10:30

I am please to say that when we travel we have 2 little companions.
Missie is a Silky Terrier and Ruby is a Caviler King Charles Spaniel. They both love it when we free camp away from Caravan Parks and they have the freedom to move around more. They both have an oil skin camping jacket for those cold and damp places we may visit.