The Shed 23

originally posted by: Night Star
a reply to: bally001

Bally, yes of course you can use the shed as a diary. I feel so bad for you guys! What kind of mask are you getting? A respirator thingy or just one of those surgical masks? Praying for you all out there. Keep us posted because you know we'll worry.

ETA I forgot to say Love you and hugs!

Cheers, thanks for the support. A chord of surgical masks is what I anticipate. Some thing I can put in my pocket and change as outside conditions change, but....I'm my worst enemy as I roll a smoke intermittently and have a puff. How that is so Hippocratic of me makes me laugh.

NATURE: The dogs tails are drooping. The Magpies and Pied Butcher birds are hanging around for a feed. The geese and chickens are tucking their heads in under their wings. Cats are in the house constantly. (sooking) Our youngest cat gave birth (4 kittens) Dammit!!! (complicates planning) More responsibility. Okay, hard to understand, the 'Gum Trees' (Eucalyptus) are shedding their leaves. Citrus trees are failing. This is an Australian nature thing for those trees to survive. The ground will burn around them killing lesser plants, bugs and animals. An ancient form of composting.

PRACTICAL STUFF: Our family photographs, historical pics, Aboriginal Paintings and items, personal ID forms, like birth certs, CV's and such, ready to go. My dads, true loves and self medals packed. Animals prepared - new plan for kittens being processed. 4 wheel drives ready, fueled up, batteries charged etc. Chickens and geese to be on their own, have not the time to chase and catch them let alone cage them and transport.

Not much more to prepare apart from pumps and water. Testing them this evening when I hope to post the 'Agent Orange Sunset' from the west so to speak. Afternoons are becoming orange or ochre. Dimming, if I could put it thataways.

Thanks NS. Will keep you posted.

My regards,

Bally

a reply to: bally001

This would make a great true story book! I wish you would all just leave now and get to somewhere safe.

a reply to: bally001

Good fortune with it all mate !

You have a plan and sound organised, save your beers for the celebratory drinks with neighbours and local firefighters !

Thoughts are with you ...

a reply to: Timely

Dave, where have you been young man? How are you and Linda doing?

a reply to: Night Star

You didn't. Don't worry.

a reply to: Skid Mark

Hugs!

Big bright full moon! So beautiful!
has anyone seen it?

a reply to: Night Star


Been reading along quietly ...
We are both well thanks!

Linda has been approved to receive one of these
youtu.be...
which will give her the freedom to cruise the beach and terrorise the neighborhood !

Hope your air con is holding up and Mark is well and behaving !

Thoughts with Bally although it seems the worst of it is over.

originally posted by: Night Star
Big bright full moon! So beautiful!
has anyone seen it?

Gx

a reply to: Timely

Thanks for your thoughts, all is calmer tonight.

What a wicked looking machine in the video. "Born to be Wild" soundtrack came upon me while I watched it.

Cheers.

Bally

a reply to: bally001

LOL I was smiling at the name, The Predator. It appears to be a fairly rugged, all-terrain mobility scooter. They don't have those here, but then again, Holland is mostly flat. I hope she takes to it like a er...predator to her er...prey?

a reply to: Timely

WOW! Lucky Linda! That is one cool looking mobility scooter! Bet that would cost us a fortune over here.

a reply to: Gordi The Drummer

Awww, beautiful!
Missed you Hun! You still playing out with the band? How are Chrissy and those gorgeous boys of yours? How are you?

a reply to: bally001

Glad things are calmer now.

You should get an air purifier. I smoke and Mark doesn't, so we have one in the parlor where he spends most of his time. I want to get one for the kitchen as I'm always out here at my computer.

a reply to: LightSpeedDriver

Hey Light! Yeah, that is a cool name. That was an awesome movie!

Sorry for so many posts. Just want to let you all know that since I didn't go out yesterday, I might be going out later today.

For lurker # 3.... We love you jacygirl 💞

Wishing everyone a good weekend with inspiration and imagination. There is nothing you can't do, can't be, can't achieve. There is secret beauty to be discovered every day, often just beyond your grasp, but always there and waiting to be discovered. There is majesty and grace despite the callousness and unfairness of the world. There is greatness burning in every flame. There is warmth and love under every sunset. There is mystery and wonder in your heart. Don't be afraid to simply be, to feel and remember all the beauty that is real.

a reply to: LoneCloudHopper2

So touching and inspiring my dear Lone. Thank you for such a beautiful message! You've always been an amazing man and one I am proud to call 'friend'.

Love the Dark Crystal image!

a reply to: Night Star

Right back at you, Night.