Wednesday, 16 October 2013

Another nearly Wordless Wednesday

Both Teresa and Carol reminded me that some people prefer to see the garden/ jungle as a whole rather than individual blooms.

So, here are a few shots to put some perspective into what I show/inflict on you of the garden.








That is a clematis wound around the eucalypt.  An annual treat.
On Monday I was tired, sore and grumpy.  So the skinny one suggested we go and look at kangaroos.  Lots of kangaroos.  Who relax better (as I have said before) than anything I know which isn't a cat. Bliss.










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  1. Karen16 October 2013 at 14:49

    Oh, your garden as a whole is splendid! One of my favourite things to do when I lived in Australia was to go kangaroo spotting. Thanks so much for the roo shots!

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    1. Elephant's Child16 October 2013 at 19:44

      Karen: The roos, like the cockatoos can be destructive. But I love them anyway.

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  2. River16 October 2013 at 15:43

    I'm in love with your garden.

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    1. Elephant's Child16 October 2013 at 19:44

      River: Thank you - I love it too (when I am not hating it).

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  3. dinahmow16 October 2013 at 15:56

    All densely planted gardens look good. Says she who spent a couple of hours this morning hacking out some rampant gingers and orthosiphon and murraya.

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    1. Elephant's Child16 October 2013 at 19:45

      dinahmow: I like jungles myself. I am not really a fan of formal gardens. And will need to do some hacking and tearing later.

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    2. Carol17 October 2013 at 10:14

      Oh, thank you for the jungle photos! Just fabulous! This is how my garden will look eventually if I have the strength and time, as in if it doesn't kill me first! What gorgeous vistas... And who doesn't love a roo photo? None in my garden but there are bandicoots digging 30cm deep holes everywhere. Very dangerous. If they are looking for funnel web spiders I don't mind but I hope they aren't digging up cicadas. Between them and the chooks, the garden is getting a lot of free work done.

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    3. Elephant's Child17 October 2013 at 15:30

      Carol: Glad you like it. Bandicoots? Wow. Though a friend had wombats in his yard which made walks in the evening challenging.

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  4. Merlesworld16 October 2013 at 16:08

    I do like your garden, I like things a bit on the wild side and flowering.
    Your kangaroos all look wide awake when ever I see them they are resting.
    Merle...........

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    1. Elephant's Child16 October 2013 at 19:47

      Merlesworld: On the wild side is the only kind of gardening I can manage. Preferably with colour and scent. And yes, some of the kangas were awake, but quite a lot were just lying back at their ease.

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  5. Alexia16 October 2013 at 16:25

    That garden looks perfect to me! Weeds don't matter in a jungle - if there are any, you can't see them! :)

    And I also love kangaroos and their laid-back approach to life.

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    1. Elephant's Child16 October 2013 at 19:48

      Alexia: There are certainly weeds. Always. But a garden is a work in progress - or mine is.

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  6. Our photos16 October 2013 at 16:31

    You have make beautiful photos!
    Greetings, RW & SK

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  7. Riot Kitty16 October 2013 at 16:41

    Awwwwwww! I needed that dose of cute! I know about sore and grumpy. Feel better soon. I'm still in awe of the fact that you can just pop out and see these guys.

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    1. Elephant's Child16 October 2013 at 19:49

      Riot Kitty: I am not a farmer so love them. And they are cute. And we can see them with a drive of less than half an hour. Which is bliss.

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  8. Kakka16 October 2013 at 16:45

    Gorgeous photos, love your garden as a whole or individual plants, doesn't matter I just love it. Loving the roos too. Hope you are less tired, sore and grumpy as the week progresses. Sending hugs your way xxxx

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    1. Elephant's Child16 October 2013 at 19:50

      Kakka: I have been overdoing things so it is my own fault that I am tired and sore. And knowing it is my fault is part of what makes me grumpy.
      Hugs gratefully received. Are you feeling any better?

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  9. lynners16 October 2013 at 18:59

    The clematis is lovely, it looks so clean and pure. Roos seem such odd creatures to me, like a cross between a hare, a dog and a horse, fascinating.

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    1. Elephant's Child16 October 2013 at 19:51

      lynners: I like the clematis. It shot to the top of the tree, and you really don't get the benefit unless you stand well back. Which I do.
      And roos are an odd animal - but so many of our natives are.

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  10. Arija16 October 2013 at 19:00

    To each his own, our national emblem wrecks everything on the farm, not happy Jan . . . your garden looks lovely.

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    1. Elephant's Child16 October 2013 at 19:53

      Arija: I am not surprised that you are not happy with roos. So you get emus as well?. I get the best of both worlds in that I can see kangaroos and enjoy them, and they don't damage the garden.

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  11. Mimsie16 October 2013 at 21:14

    I can only come up with one word for your garden....fantabulous!!! Others include magnificent, beautiful and wow!!! That doesn't depend on whether they are close up shots of individual flowers or the garden as a whole. It's like a little paradise.
    Kangaroos are special aren't they. I wish we had some close by that we could visit and enjoy too. There are lots on a golf course northeast of Perth but a wee bit too far to travel through lots and lots of busy roads.
    Thanks, once again, for sharing some delicious pictures.
    Hope you feel better as the week progresses.

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    1. Elephant's Child17 October 2013 at 05:39

      Mimsie: Thank you. The garden is a work in progress. Always. And the kangaroos are a treat - always.

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  12. klahanie16 October 2013 at 22:24

    It's still Wednesday here and I'm nearly wordless. Just leave enough words to say how much I enjoy these visuals. A kangaroo or two is looking at you:)

    Gary

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    1. Elephant's Child17 October 2013 at 05:40

      klahanie: Dear Gary - you wordless? Not a happening thing! And yes, a kangaroo or two, or three...

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  13. Vicki16 October 2013 at 23:17

    Thank you so much, EC, for giving us a window into your garden world.
    I've said it before, and I'll say again, that I'm envious!
    And you don't have so many gums that inhibit the growth of much beneath them - unlike our massive monsters that have root systems in heavy clay that repel the best planting attempts.

    I love your Viburnum. And, is that a Banksia Rose growing amongst it? Stunning! You really know it's spring when 'Lutea' flowers.

    And, what a delight to see the clematis climbing high. I hope to grow a couple one day, in another garden.

    Thank you for the treat - a rambling garden fills my heart with joy.

    Glad you got out to visit the roos - great pics of them lounging around :)

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    1. Elephant's Child17 October 2013 at 05:42

      Vicki: Our soils were clay. Lots of work later, the soil is much improved. Which makes a huge difference. And yes, the gold banksia cascades down the fence line in the back yard. We have a white one over the pergola and they are both going gangbusters at the moment. Yay.

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  14. DJan16 October 2013 at 23:45

    I love your garden, both up close and personal and out a bit to see the entire thing. And the roos? Wow! They do seem to know what it means to chill out, don't they? Thank you for the visit into your world. I wish I could sit and have a cup of tea with you, but this is WAY better than nothing! :-)

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    1. Elephant's Child17 October 2013 at 05:42

      DJan: How I would love to enjoy a cup of tea (or a glass of wine) with you...

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  15. Ercotravels16 October 2013 at 23:56

    Really very interesting garden! how many kangaroos are in the garden.. such a best place for family day trip..
    thanks for sharing...

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    1. Elephant's Child17 October 2013 at 05:44

      Ercotravels: The kangaroos are in a local park, not my garden. Which is just as well. I suspect I wouldn't be nearly as fond of them if they visited closer to home. And yes, the park is a wonderful place to go - for everyone.

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  16. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybe17 October 2013 at 00:05

    Garden - beautiful; kangaroos - wonderful!

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    1. Elephant's Child17 October 2013 at 05:45

      Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybe: Thank you.

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  17. Anonymous17 October 2013 at 00:52

    Lovely landscaping AND kangaroos....

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    1. Elephant's Child17 October 2013 at 05:46

      Delores: I am not certain that any professional would describe the garden as landscaped - but the kangaroos are a joy.

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  18. Carol17 October 2013 at 01:12

    Thanks for sharing E :)

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  19. Andrea @ From The Sol17 October 2013 at 01:25

    You have much "jungle" to care for. I feel overwhelmed looking at it, but then many gardens are very good at caring for themselves. I, for one, allow weeds to grow until they flower ... because their flowers are often as beautiful as those I plant. Once they have flowered, they are big and easy to find and pull ... just sayin' . Love the Kangaroos ... you must take special pride in them as you are the only country that has them. I have been up close and personal with a baby Kangaroo and he was so soft and so shy. He should have been where you are ... sad that humans think it is okay to yank them from their homes and display them. Anyway, great post EC ... Hope you are feeling better soon ... aches and pains are exhausting.

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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    1. Elephant's Child17 October 2013 at 05:48

      Andrea: I am often overwhelmed when I look at what should be done. But keep going. Often to the point of insanity.
      I have a very soft spot for kangaroos - and these are not caged or enclosed. Which makes me love them more.

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  20. Myrna R.17 October 2013 at 01:59

    Love your jungle. So lush. The earth produces such gifts. Didn't know kangaroos relax so well. i must imitate them. Love the pics.

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    1. Elephant's Child17 October 2013 at 05:49

      Myrna R.: I hope you do get the chance to do a kangaroo soon. You must be in need of rather a lot of relaxation.

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  21. Anonymous17 October 2013 at 04:04

    Loved ALL the pictures!!

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  22. Joanne Noragon17 October 2013 at 05:07

    Those fellows are the epitome of chill, aren't they. I'm still working on getting my sister's clematis established in the garden. It had several unfortunate experiences before the kids and I took over this summer.

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    1. Elephant's Child17 October 2013 at 05:51

      Joanne Noragon: We had someone trimming the gums earlier this year, and he was quite surprised that I didn't want him to pull the clematis down. I don't think he believed me that it flowered. Or that I liked it...

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  23. Sherri17 October 2013 at 09:45

    Oh the kangaroos , I think if I had kangaroos around, my dark clouds wouldn't be as dark. They are so unique and beautiful!

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  24. Carola Bartz17 October 2013 at 11:16

    Oh I like the garden - what a beautiful place! And those kangaroos - priceless!

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    1. Elephant's Child17 October 2013 at 15:31

      Carola Bartz: Thank you. It is not to everyone's taste - but it doesn't have to be. And kangaroos always make me smile.

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  25. jenny_o17 October 2013 at 15:36

    Your "jungle" as you call it is absolutely gorgeous. I like the natural look (although I know it takes a lot of work to make it look so good :)) I think kangaroos would make anyone forget their aches and pains for a bit, which is a good thing.

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    1. Elephant's Child17 October 2013 at 16:38

      jenny_o: There is a lot of work in the garden - but it is self induced. No-one but me insists on a labour intensive garden... And the kangaroos are always soothing.

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  26. DeniseinVA17 October 2013 at 21:48

    Your garden is one to be envied and those kangaroos are so cute!

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  27. Debora18 October 2013 at 00:36

    I can't imagine how you keep up with your garden...it's beautiful. Wouldn't it be nice to have paid help to do the heavy stuff...just design, plant water, and have somebody do the digging and weeding? Love those kangaroos!

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    1. Elephant's Child18 October 2013 at 06:27

      Debora: I often don't keep up with the garden. It gets away from me on a regular basis. Just the same, I don't think I would be happy handing its care over to someone else...

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  28. Anonymous18 October 2013 at 00:41

    You have roos in your garden? How cool is that!

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    1. Elephant's Child18 October 2013 at 06:28

      ladyfi: The roos are in a park half an hour away. I think that is cool too.

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  29. Susan Kane18 October 2013 at 02:33

    I love the pics of the old bldgs twined over. It makes a statement about life continuing.

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    1. Elephant's Child18 October 2013 at 06:28

      Susan Kane: Life certainly does continue in the garden - over my neighbours home.

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  30. Barb18 October 2013 at 02:58

    I would never leave such a place! It's magical and beautiful. Thank you for "inflicting" it on me this morning.

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    1. Elephant's Child18 October 2013 at 06:30

      Barb: There have been other gardens, and there may yet be another one to come. Thank you for enjoying it.

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  31. Margaret Birding For Pleasure18 October 2013 at 03:14

    HI EC Just getting caught up on your posts from last week now that my friend has gone home. Love your garden and the kangaroos are certainly relaxing. Love the Silver eye, Rainbow Lorikeets and of course it is always nice to see a King Parrot. Great shots.

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    1. Elephant's Child18 October 2013 at 06:32

      Margaret Adamson: You must be exhausted after your busy, busy time. Glad that you enjoyed the glimpses of my world.

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  32. Dee18 October 2013 at 06:28

    Dear EC, those "roos" remind me of the song "Lazy Bones, sleeping in the sun, how ya every goin' to get your day's work done? Never get your day's work done, sleeping in the noonday sun." Peace.

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    1. Elephant's Child18 October 2013 at 06:33

      Dee:: Kangaroos, like cats, seem to believe that work is something for other people to worry about. And I would love to be able to relax as well as either of them...

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  33. Andrew MacLaren-Scott18 October 2013 at 07:43

    Few words required. But I look at Kangaroos and think well... if that is Intelligent Design and not Evolution, then I'm a Monkey. Oh, but then...

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    1. Elephant's Child18 October 2013 at 08:11

      Andrew Maclaren-Scott: Rather a lot of our animals (the platypus as a notable example) raise questions about intelligent design.

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    2. Andrew MacLaren-Scott20 October 2013 at 07:31

      I was going to say "so do some Australians", but I won't (oh, I did :)

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    3. Elephant's Child20 October 2013 at 09:44

      Andrew Maclaren-Scott: Hmm. Did you have any in mind?

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    4. Andrew MacLaren-Scott21 October 2013 at 08:58

      Oh... for example, certain sporting types and an angry tourist I met quite recently, but it was just a cheap shot. Not much sign of intelligent design in most Scots either (self included), or in people of any other land for that matter. Our stupidity is testimony to our imperfection.

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    5. Elephant's Child21 October 2013 at 11:00

      Andrew MacLaren-Scott: And, as a species, our stupidity appears inexhaustible.

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  34. Pearl18 October 2013 at 07:47

    A clematis in a tree.

    Girl, that is a NEW one for me!!!

    Pearl

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    1. Elephant's Child18 October 2013 at 08:12

      Pearl: It seems very happy in the tree - and I am not going to argue.

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  35. Unknown18 October 2013 at 16:24

    Your gardens are so pretty! So lush1 I bet you really enjoy it. Thanks for sharing. It lets me inmagine what it looks like when you talk about your plants. I LOVE seeing peoples gardens! Yes kangaroos have the market on relaxation, don't they! Someone said she willi talk me through on how to solve the pop-up problem. I will be so glad to get this problem resolved.

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    1. Elephant's Child19 October 2013 at 05:36

      Teresa: I too love looking at gardens. And yours is a stunner. Good luck with the pop up dramas.

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  36. MastHoliday18 October 2013 at 22:38

    Beautiful set of you photos!! Yours welcome at my new post..

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  37. Ms. CrankyPants19 October 2013 at 01:22

    Ahh! Cuteness overload. Seriously, I can't get over that you can just SEE kangaroos any old time.
    Thanks for the shots of your whole garden; beautiful!!

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    1. Elephant's Child19 October 2013 at 05:37

      Ms. CrankyPants: We love that the roos are so close. It makes both of us smile.

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  38. Cathy Olliffe-Webster19 October 2013 at 03:05

    Are you SERIOUS? "Let's go look at the kangaroos..." I am SO JEALOUS!!!! You are so lucky to be able to see them like that. I do hope you appreciate how magical that opportunity is! And your gardens, Mizz EC, are downright gorgeous. (More jealousy from the Canadian corner...)

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    1. Elephant's Child19 October 2013 at 05:39

      Cathy Oliffe-Webster: Oh yes, we appreciate how lucky we are. And thank you.

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  39. Strayer19 October 2013 at 06:05

    What a nice garden jungle you have. Would you ever post a photo of the outside of your house? I wish I had a pouch sometimes, no need for a purse then, would be very handy. Sometimes I envy the kangaroos.

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    1. Elephant's Child19 October 2013 at 07:01

      Strayer: I feel more than a bit sorry for the female kangaroos. The joeys clamber into the pouch for a long time after they are simply TOO big. It looks incredibly uncomfortable.

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    2. Strayer20 October 2013 at 02:03

      Yikes, ouch, I've seen photos of that. Failure to launch with kangaroos too, eh, not leaving the pouch.

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    3. Elephant's Child20 October 2013 at 05:56

      Strayer: The not leaving home caper is not unlike some human children...

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    4. Andrew MacLaren-Scott20 October 2013 at 07:33

      "The joeys clamber into the pouch for a long time after they are simply TOO big"...

      Yup, my house feels like that around Christmas time, and they bring their big new partners inside too.

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    5. Elephant's Child20 October 2013 at 09:41

      Andrew Maclaren-Scott: And aren't you, and more particularly your lady, glad that the pouches into which your joeys and their friends climb are no longer a part of your bodies...

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  40. bazza19 October 2013 at 06:22

    Hi. I followed you here from always seeing your posts at 'All Consuming' and 'Klahanie'. I have been reminded of the great time we had in Australia last year. You couldn't get more colour into your posts than you do. Lovely!
    CLICK HERE for Bazza’s Blog ‘To Discover Ice’

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    1. Elephant's Child19 October 2013 at 07:02

      bazza: Welcome and thank you. I am a big fan of both All Consuming and klahanie - among others. And I am glad you had a good time here in Oz.

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  41. Mia McPherson19 October 2013 at 07:02

    Kangaroos do relax very well, I wish I could do that! I love seeing the wider views of the garden EC.

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    1. Elephant's Child19 October 2013 at 07:03

      Mia McPherson: I too would like to be able to relax even nearly as well as a roo.

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  42. Deb19 October 2013 at 23:58

    Kangaroos also know how to fight! I just saw a video of a kangaroo kicking the daylights out of some guy who got too close in some petting zoo. Quite amusing. They're fascinating animals.

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    1. Elephant's Child20 October 2013 at 05:58

      Deb: Fortunately rare - because they have incredibly long 'toe-nails' and very powerful legs. You said it though - he got too close. Cute, but not tame.

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  43. My Inner Chick20 October 2013 at 01:54

    Hi, dear.
    Did you know I've NEVER seen a REAL live Kangaroo before...So, these photos thrill me. I love those guys!

    Xxx KISS and LOVE from MN. XXxxxxx Ps. I loved my card and magnet!

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    1. Elephant's Child20 October 2013 at 05:58

      My Inner Chick: We love them too. And I am so glad that your magnet and card arrived.

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  44. Lynn20 October 2013 at 22:30

    How did I miss this? Love these kangaroos!

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    1. Elephant's Child25 October 2013 at 09:13

      Lynn: Your busy life got in your way. And I love the roos too.

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  45. Bill Lisleman25 October 2013 at 08:21

    I had the advantage of reading many of the comments and replies. You answered my question about how far away the kangaroos were. I watched a documentary many months ago about kangaroos and how they often wander suburban neighborhoods. Have you seen any in your garden or street?

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    1. Elephant's Child25 October 2013 at 09:15

      bill lisleman: Welcome. I haven't had kangaroos in my garden, and rarely see them in the street. I have seen them often in a nature reserve a couple of hundred yards away. A friend in a nearby suburb often has them in her garden.

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