Wet and Aggressive Corella challenges Magpie

Wet and Aggressive Corella challenges Magpie

Sunday 16 December 2018

Sunday Selections #410

Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files.
 
The meme is now continued by River at Drifting through life.  The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to River.  Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen. 
 
Like River I usually run with a theme. It is rain this week.  Many of you will know that much of the east coast of Australia is drought stricken.  This week buckets of rain fell.  On one day we got more rain than we had in the preceeding three months (combined).  Days later we have continued to be blessed with water from the sky.   The rain was widespread too.  Some areas flooded, trees and houses damaged (because our climate doesn't understand moderation).  The drought has not broken, but a promising start has been made.


So another wet walk in our garden, and a damp excursion in a (brief) break in the rain.





And then to our excursion.  Himself has had dental woes this week.  He broke a tooth.  The dentist decreed a crown.  A temporary crown was installed.  And broke three days later and a week before the permanent can be installed.  After he got the temporary repaired we headed off to Scrivener Dam, and then down to Weston Park for a kangaroo fix.



 We shared our admiration of the kangaroos with a family visiting from Canada.  They were particularly impressed with how muscular the roos were.  And how totally 'laxed.




The wind and the rain had wreaked havoc on this tree.  A tree I remember from my childhood.  The piece which split away must have been at least thirty metres in length.


 I do love our pelicans.  And would face plant in an instant if I tried this pose.




Words were said at my klutzdom in amputating that stretching wing.


We were very lucky.  It wasn't sunny while we were out, but it wasn't raining (much) either.  It bucketted down again when we got back to the car and stopped for the drive home.  When we pulled into our driveway thunder rumbled, and as we got inside the skies opened again.  While I welcomed the rain, my heart goes out to those who were hit with its 'other' side.



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  1. As you so rightly say, moderation and Australia don’t often seem to go together. I hope the rain stops soon or at least becomes more moderate so that it soaks into the soil and alleviates the drought. Thanks for the splendid series of pictures of the pelican.

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    1. David Gascoigne: Thank you. We were lucky here and got gentle rain to break the surface tension before the buckets fell. It has already done some visible good.

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    2. Beautiful pictures and scenery. We have no kangaroos where I live except in zoos, so it is fun to see these pics.

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  2. Crowns suck! Tell him I know how he feels.
    Quite beautiful with the rain. We've had bucket loads lately as well.

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    1. Alex J. Cavanaugh: Crowns are an expensive suckmobile too. I think our rain has gone. I hope it returns.

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    2. It will return, we're still having some here and it should move over.

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    3. River: Good. Yesterday (all day) we had a dust storm. Dust blown down from Queensland we are told.

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  3. Great photos. Love seeing the raindrops on the flowers and leaves.

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    1. Jamie Ghione: Thank you. I love rain bejewelled plants too.

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  4. I love the black and white pelicans, I have seen them at high lakes in the Sierra assuming they were migrating north or south at the time. Look at all that water coming out of the dam hope it benefits many. Dentistry is so expensive and so impermanent.

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    1. Linda Starr: We almost always see kangaroos at that park, but the pelicans are a rarer treat. I do love to see them. You are right about dentistry too.

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  5. Sorry to hear about Himself's dental woes, but those rain-splashed flowers are a feast for the eyes! :-)

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    1. DJan: The garden and I rejoiced in the rain. Jazz didn't.

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  6. You took great pictures and you managed to go out during that "rain break". Good!

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    1. Caterina: We were lucky with the weather. We got damp on our excursion but not drenched.

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  7. "The kangaroo can jump-incredible. He has to jump because he's edible. I wouldn't eat a kangaroo, but many fine Australians do.Those with cook books as well as boomerangs,prefer them as Kangaroo Meringues."
    I'd love to say it's my verse, but credit belongs to Ogden Nash.If you want more, seek the Noel Coward recording of Saint Saens' "Carnival of the Animals." You're welcome.

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    1. dinahmow: When I think of writings about kangaroos I think of Rudyard Kipling and the kangaroo who wanted to be well and truly sort after...
      'Run dog dingo, yellow dog dingo, never getting near, never getting further...'

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  8. A beautiful time during a break in the weather.

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  9. Lovely photos again. I cannot even imagine being able to see kangaroos in the wild, though I can observe squirrels and dreadful chipmunks all day long from my kitchen window. Some of us just have all the luck!

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    1. Anne in the kitchen: Squirrels? Chipmunks? Much as I love our roos I would also love to see your wildlife.

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  10. You get the best flower pictures. So pretty.

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  11. Throughout last night...and still this morning...we've been receiving light rain here where I am. Nothing heavy...just a light sprinkle, really. The humidity is very high...yuck!!!

    Ex-cyclone Owen, which is playing teasing games up in far North Queensland is creating uncertainty. It brought very strong 120km/hour winds with it and dumped 200mm of rain in 2 hours in certain areas...but then was downgraded to a tropical low. the fear is when it reaches the Coral Sea, it will reform over the warm waters of the Coral Sea - and become a cyclone once again, causing threat to the eastern coastline of Qld.

    One can't become complacent as far as cyclones are concerned. They run their own race.

    The roos certainly are muscle-bound...enough to make Dwayne Johnson aka "The Rock" jealous!

    I hope the coming week treats you kindly, EC. Cuzzles to Jazz. :)






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    1. Lee: I see that Halifax got over half a metre of rain!!!! Which I find inconceivable. Weather is most definitely something to be treated with respect.
      Jazz was decidedly unhappy at the rain but is recovering well.
      I hope that you and your furry overlords have a great week (without heat and humidity).

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    2. Having spent quite a few years living up in tropical north Qld...they are pretty used to receiving such amounts during the summer season.

      Thanks...I hope, too, the heat and humidity goes away. Both are debilitating.

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    3. Lee: I know large rainfalls are common, but that one was classed as record breaking. I am not sure whether it was the amount or the timeframe that broke records though.
      You are right about heat and humidity. Bleah.

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  12. The Roo is a blinder, and the Stork, fabulous EC.

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    1. Bob Bushell: Thank you. The stork is a pelican though.

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  13. In my fantasy retirement, I have a motorhome and travel for several years in Australia and see IT ALL. Then I go to different parts of the world. I also ride the Mongolian Express into St. Petersburg Russia without a hitch. The years fade off my body and I walk and hike any mountain trail to my heart's content.

    Wonderful pictures and natural history lesson.

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    1. Ann Bennett: A girl can dream. A girl SHOULD dream. I would like to be able to return to Antarctica. And to see polar bears in Alaska. And rather a lot of other things. I wouldn't say no to a change of body either.

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  14. Our upcoming winter will not be mild rain, I'm sure.

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    1. Joanne Noragon: Our winter this year was very dry and surprisingly warm. I hope yours learns to be gentle too.

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  15. The pictures of the flowers are stunning!!!

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    1. Kristen McMommy: Nice to see you blogging again - and thank you.

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  16. Poor old Oz - eternally lurching from one extreme to the other - drought to drenching and back again. I'm glad you got some pleasure from your 'rain-splashed' plants and your trip to see the 'laxed roos.

    As a variation, we have had some mighty thunderstorms this week; on Friday night it started at about 8.00 pm and rumbled and flashed until after 3 in the morning! Lots of rain too. Not the most restful night I've ever had.
    I hope the weather is more temperate for you this week.

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    1. Alexia: We had some impressive thunder too. And yesterday a dust storm (despite the rain) brought to us from Queensland. This coming week is going to be hot. We lurch really well don't we?
      I hope your week is kind to you. And the garden.

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  17. It really would be nice if the weather understood moderation but at least you got much needed rain (buckets at a time). I’ll bet the roos enjoyed it.
    The raindrops in your garden are beautiful, as always. Thanks for sharing with the rest of us!

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    1. River Fairchild: Some world wide weather moderation would be very nice indeed. The roos did seem happy with their lot though.

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  18. Wonderful drops of rain everywhere. Love the kangaroos and pelicans.

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    1. Rasma Raisters: Thank you. Having lived through several droughts I always welcome rain. And, like you, love the roos and the pelicans.

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  19. It sure is sad to see what happened to that tree and the damage the rain has caused for some people, but I sure do love seeing those flowers in your garden with the droplets of rain upon them, those muscular relaxed kangaroos, and those graceful pelicans.

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    1. Lon Anderson: As I said, that tree is an old friend and I mourn the damage. Another a little way away was felled (presumably in the same storm). Thank you for your words about the rain - I feel much the same way.

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  20. I love seeing raindrops on plants. The pelican pose is interesting, I don't think I'll try it myself though, I can spread my wings but that's not nearly as impressive. We've had a couple of days with bucketting rain and thunder, the neighbour upstairs got a bit concerned and asked me was this normal. I know she has been in Adelaide for a few years now and this happens at least twice a year here, so I concluded she was just a bit lonely and needed a chat.

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    1. River: I can spread my wings - but doubt I could do so while standing on one leg. I am glad that your neighbour knew who to go to for a comforting chat.

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  21. I mustn't complain about the rain but the accompanying humidity is not making me happy!

    I love the shots of the pelican, especially the one with a shag? next to it

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    1. kylie: Humidity is just plain nasty isn't it? An unfortunate accompaniment to rain. I *think* it is an Australasian darter beside the pelican, but wouldn't put any money on it.

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  22. I'm glad you got some rain to help mitigate the dry conditions. Nice shots of the raindrops on blooms - one of my favourite things.

    I commiserate with himself's dental woes. And the financial hit. Ouch.

    I hope your outing means you are feeling somewhat better, EC. The kangaroos are a delight! I didn't realize how muscular they are either.

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    1. jenny_o: I am tired of being unwell and refuse to stay inside. The dental woes are painful AND expensive. Very expensive. My sinus induced toothache is just painful. But diminishing.
      The rain was lovely. Really lovely.
      Kangaroos (particularly the males) are incredibly muscular. A few times now I have seen a pair of males balancing on their tails and aiming kicks at each other with those powerful hind legs. An awe inspiring (literally) sight.

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  23. Lovely photos EC.
    So you got that rain as well, we didn't get heaps where we are.

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    1. Margaret-whiteangel: Depending who you believe we got nearly 50mm that day. And a little the day before and the day after.

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  24. Wonderful photos! We've had a lot of rain here and while tornadoes were possible, none happened here. So sorry for the dental woes. I hope you have a good week.

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    1. e: I am glad you escaped tornadoes. Cyclone Owen is giving cause for concern in Queensland. I am hoping for a relatively quiet week and hope yours is lovely.

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  25. Wow, look at the dam spillway. 'Roos do look very muscular. I am sure the tree damage is not an omen for you, given that you have known the tree so long. Pity about the pelican wing, but you did well with the other photos, and I love the one legged stand.

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    1. Andrew: I do hope it isn't an omen. And that the remainder of the tree recovers.
      The pelican was just too fast for me - and I hadn't noticed the one legged stance until I reviewed the photo.

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  26. Pelicans and kangaroos... I would love to have one or the other in our back yard. Or maybe just a horse. A small horse. Sorry, that just slipped out.

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  27. Dear EC
    Thank you for sharing your garden and environs with us - always a joy! That pelican looks like he/she is doing a spot of yoga...
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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    1. Ellie Foster: I like the yoga link for the pelican. Who has obviously been practising for a very long time.
      I hope your week is lovely.

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  28. Dental stuff is never fun in any way. The kangaroos sure look relaxed indeed. The pelican looks to be stretching too.

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    1. Patt Hatt: I will freely admit to being afraid of the dentist, despite ours being a lovely and gentle woman.

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  29. I feel himself’s pain. I had implants last year. They made the most sense in my case. I had to knock off a liquor store to pay the oral surgeon but the implants have done well.
    I’m glad you guys got an installment of rain.
    Love the roos.

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    1. Rick Watson: One of my brothers had implants. Knocking off a liquor store to pay for it is only a teensy exaggeration.
      We loved the rain (and the roos) too.

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  30. Rain is a necessary inconvenience. We have had the second wettest year on record and I long for more sunshine. Glad you got your visit in.between the raindrops.

    Love those Kangaroos.

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    1. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybe: We have lived through so many droughts I ALWAYS welcome rain. I hope you get some splashes of sunshine in the coming weeks.

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  31. Yep those roos look buff. Love your pelicans too. We did have lots of rain here particularly on our east coast (not much on the west which really needed it) The rain quashed my long bike ride to Washington DC.

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    1. Sue in Italia/In the Land of Cancer: Rain rarely seems to fall where it is most needed. Sigh. I am sorry about your long bike ride.

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  32. Your photos are always beautiful. Rain is a wonderful thing but so dangerous at the same time. We've had more rain than normal for us this time of the year but thankfully no flooding. Hope the tooth woos get better quickly.

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    1. Mason Canyon: Thank you. Rain is a necessity, but sometimes a dangerous one. We have had so much less rain than usual that we welcomed these falls, heavy though they were.

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  33. That was the first thing I thought of when I saw the kangaroos..."bloody hell, that's a powerful animal with a massive tail!"

    It's cool that you can see them so close and I presume in a wild setting?

    That dam was pumping out some water, wasn't it!! Must have been a cool sound, too.

    Best wishes to Himself... been there done that with the broken temporary crown... I feel his pain!

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    1. mark koopmans: They are indeed powerful animals. And there would be a LOT of kangaroo tail soup on that boy. The park we go to see the roos in is in the middle of town, and adjoins the suburb I grew up in. It is not precisely wild, but the roos are certainly not tame and free to wander.
      I think that far too many of us know himself's pain on dental issues.

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  34. The flowers with raindrops are quite beautiful. I agree with the Canadians about the musculature of the roos. One of your roo photos looks like a stud, if I ever saw one.

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    1. Strayer: That roo was certainly a stud. And keeping a watchful eye on his ladies. And us.

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  35. I'm not sure moderation is in Mother Nature's vocabulary. Glad you got rain, but sorry it was fearsome.
    The pictures are glorious.
    I try that stork/pelican pose every morning when I do a few minutes of yoga. On a good day I can make it 5 seconds. Ha.Ha.

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    1. Sandra Cox: Thank you. I am pretty certain your five seconds is four more than I could manage safely.

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    1. Author R. Mac Wheeler: Yup. We almost always see the roos there, but the pelicans were a bonus.

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  37. I am so pleased you got welcome rain. It's such a shame it never, ever rains how or when you want it!!!

    I did enjoy seeing all of your photographs. The flowers especially look great and I totally enjoyed all of your Pelican pictures.

    Hope the week ahead is a good one for you.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Lowcarb team member ~Jan: I am still kicking myself for amputating that wing. And missing the flight shots as the pelican headed off. It really was a delightful interlude though.
      I hope that you and Eddie have a wonderful week too.

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  38. After our last snow and some rain we've had no precipitation for quite some time now. I wouldn't mind some snow for Christmas. The pelican is magnificent :)

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    1. mshatch: A white Christmas will never be a happening thing here. I hope you get yours.

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  39. I really need that roo fix.!! Thank you. Your pics of the wet flowers are lovely. And the pelicans...your post was a winner today!!

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    1. fishducky: We needed the roo fix too. The pelican fix was a bonus. A bonus I am glad you enjoyed.

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  40. Storms are often a mixed blessing. Very nice photos! The pelican yoga is especially interesting!

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    1. Jono: Thank you. Pelican yoga surprised me a little. They don't look flexible - but obviously are.

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  41. The rain on flowers photos look beyond lovely. Glad you reached safe and weren't caught out in bad weather.

    Rains in my hometown can be ferocious too. And dangerous. Scary.

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    1. Nilanjana Bose: We were very lucky. As we so often are. Rain in my city is rarely dangerous, though there have been exceptions.

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  42. Your garden was certainly enjoying the raindrops but it's worrying when all the rain comes at once instead of being gently distributed over time. Love those roos, such weird animals, and so surprisingly huge! I saw lots of kangaroos by the lake in Canberra, and was able to get quite close to them at Healesville Sanctuary near Melbourne.
    Good luck with the dental issues.

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    1. Shammickite: I suspect that the spot by the lake where you saw roos is the spot I took these photos. They are often big brutes - but lovely.
      The dental woes continue. He broke the replacement temporary crown last night and has decided to do nothing until the permanent can be fitted late this week.

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  43. I like images of plants with raindrops glistening on them like diamonds.

    We've been having a boatload of rain here, too, so it's good to see the sun shining again today.

    It's totally cool that you still find so much enjoyment in watching the roos. Even though you can see them practically whenever you want to, you don't take them for granted. :)

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    1. Susan: We see roos (in various places) several times a week. And never, ever tire of them.

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  44. I love the glimpses you give us of the flora and fauna in your country. The kangaroos are always fun to see.

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    1. Marie Smith: We think so too - unless they are bounding in front of the car.

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  45. The raindrops are so beautiful!

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    1. Susan Kane: They are. And a rain bejewelled garden is a thing of wonder. And joy.

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  46. I am glad you are getting rain- but sorry to hear is is flooding some areas because you are getting so much. I hope it continues to come-but at a more moderate rate. Your pictures of the rain drops on the petals all look beautiful. So are the roos. :)

    Sorry to hear about his dental woes. Boo! Hope he feels better soon.
    ~Jess

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    1. DMS ~Jess: The dentist has moved fitting the permanent crown forward and hopefully his dental issues will be over.
      No rain now. Heat instead.

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  47. Great captures, the droplets on the flowers brings liveliness to the pictures

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  48. Dear EC, when I saw the 2nd photo of the kangaroo, I had to stop and really look because never before had I seen a photo exactly like that with the front arms down. And what impressed me most was also what your Canadians acquaintances noted--the muscularity of the roo! That's a new idea for me. thank you for that photo.

    So sorry that a favorite tree is gone. Somehow the death of a tree seems so sad to me. So many of them live so long and have seen so much and been touched by so many breezes and winds that carry the news of the world. Take care. Happy holidays and peace, pressed down and overflowing.

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    1. Dee: We had never met the Canadian family before, but bonded (quickly) while marvelling at the roos. And they are indeed powerful animals.
      That tree was a beauty. Much of it still remains, but I still grieve for the chunk which was ripped away.

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  49. That poor tree. It's funny, but I can almost smell the picture, if that makes sense. I love the smell of eucalyptus, especially on a wet day.

    The roos do look very buffed! :D

    We've had strong bouts of rain on and off here. The skylights are holding, so that's good.

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    1. Bea: Your nose would have been in heaven. On a warm damp day the smell of eucalyptus was strong. And I suspect it would have been even without the broken branches.
      I am glad your skylights are holding. Much as I like rain, I prefer it outdoors.

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  50. I would like that kangaroo fix on a regular basis. They are amazing animals. I also love your Australian pelicans, they have the prettiest feather patterns. Glad you have had some rain but my heart also goes out to those who have suffered with its extremes. Your rain-kissed flowers are beautiful though. Sorry to hear about Himself's dental woes, not pleasant at all. I am due for a dental appointment soon, though only for a regular check-up.

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    1. Denise inVA: I need a regular kangaroo fix - or so I tell himself. And he doesn't argue. The dental woes will (hopefully) become a thing of the past today. Good luck with your check-up.

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  51. What great photos and I love the dialog going along with them. I didn't know about the Sunday Selections. I'd love to participate... I like the way you write in your blogs.

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    1. Lisa: Thank you. We would love you to join Sunday Selections - the more the merrier.

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  52. I think it's interesting that you were able to see the damaged tree and know what had happened to it, especially as it is a tree you remember from childhood. What is the blossom in the second image? It's beautiful

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    1. Kim: Interesting and sad to see so much of that tree down. The blossom in the second image comes from our Japanese silk tree. The lorikeets love those blooms and are having a fine time tearing them apart. And we lost a branch from the tree to wind a few days ago.

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  53. Ah...to be a kangaroo these days would be fab, because they just look totally relaxed and at peace. So sorry about the pain-filled tooth mishap, and sure hope that feels better soon. Hugs..RO

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    1. RO: I don't think anything (except perhaps cats) relaxes like a roo. Fortunately his tooth (fingers crossed) has now been fixed.

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  54. Wow...what an amazing selection to brighten up my day...wonderful!!
    Thank you so much...and for your kind messages. I can't even begin to express how much they mean to me. Thank you!😊😊
    And I do so hope your tooth is better soon. Ouch! I really feel for you...

    Lots of love and hugs xxx

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    1. Ygraine: I am glad that the selection brightened your day. And even more glad that the doctors believe they have got all the cancer. Gentle healing hugs.

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  55. You ended with such a sweet picture of Mommy and baby (I assume).
    Kangaroos make me smile too.
    Thank you, EC.
    Your visitors are quite lucky.

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    1. Rawknrobyn: The Canadian family were visiting Australia rather than us. We bonded over our appreciation of the roos - who make me smile too.

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  56. Kangaroos!!! Best pictures ever! How awesome it is to see them live and in person! I'm so excited by these pictures :)

    Oh, and I love the flowers too.

    Happy New Year!

    Elsie

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    1. Elsie Amata: We see them often, and love them. I hope your Christmas and the year(s) to come are marvellous.

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  57. Beautiful pictures and scenery. We don't have kangaroos where I live, so it's fun to see those pictures in particular.

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    1. Susan Ekins: Welcome and thank you. We think kangaroos are fun too.

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  58. EC, you got me laughing about the "face planting" if you did that pose! LOL! So happy about the rain! I hope it didn't cause too much damage! I love your pictures, with the water droplets! So pretty! That's cool, that you were talking with people from Canada! Truly loved everything in this post! Sorry about himself's tooth! Big Hugs!

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    1. Magic Love Crow: I would do that face plant too. No question. It was lovely meeting some of your compatriots while we were admiring the roos. Himself's tooth has now been repaired - which is great. Huge hugs to you too.

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  59. Wow - amazing shots of the pelicans! And I love love those rainy flower petals too.

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    1. Lady Fi: Thank you. I am still a bit annoyed at myself for amputating that wing.

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  60. Just peeking in to get a quick dose of peaceful pics, and hope you are doing well! Hugs...RO

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    1. Yes! That's it RO...a dose of peaceful pics. :-)

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    2. RO and guyana gyal: Peace is always welcome isn't it? And thank you both.

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  61. Walking out after the rain, watching rain-drenched flowers and leaves, is one of my fave activities. Life's pleasures are free, if only we knew.

    I'm happy it's been raining there.

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    1. neena maiya (guyana gyal): I love wandering a rain drenched garden too. Sadly that is often a rare treat here.

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  62. Sorry to hear about your weather extremes. It's been a bad year for that globally...too little too much and the ground just can't absorb it quick enough. Yikes on the dental woes. Hope things improve in the arena. Gorgeous pictures of the flowers with the rain drops on them.

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    1. Sandy: You are so right about the extremes being a global issue. The tooth has (fingers crossed) been fixed. Expensively, but fixed. And thank you.

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  63. Very best wishes for Christmas and the coming year. Thank you for all your support in this one. Cosmo.

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    1. J Cosmo Newbery: Thank you - and the same good wishes to you and yours.

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  64. I am also smitten with the 'roos! Glad that the rain held off a bit for your adventure. Broken teeth? i remember the first time i felt really old - when i was about 35 i bit into a small piece of candy and broke a tooth. The first (not last) time i felt truly decrepit.

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    1. daisyfae: We see kangaroos often in a variety of places and love them. If times have been fraught one of us will often suggest/demand a kangaroo fix down by the lake.
      I hear you on the decrepit front. Which got 'old' quickly.

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  65. The kangaroos look ferocious!

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    1. Sandi: They are mostly very, very gentle beasts though if threatened they can do significant damage. Almost all of the damage they do is to each other.

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