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.
Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image.
The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life. Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle.
The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent. Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.
I usually run with a theme. This week has been moderately busy and my body is again behaving badly. I have fallen over once and nearly fallen over lots of times. By Friday I really, really wanted to go somewhere that wasn't an appointment, a commitment and didn't involve shopping. So we went down to the lake.
It was cool, but the sun was shining. And I got a kangaroo fix.
The roos were soaking up the sun and were totally 'laxed. They knew we were there but didn't care (and we kept our distance from them).
A little further on I delighted in the shimmer of the light on the water, when the sun mostly disappeared behind some cloud. And on some raucous silver gulls at the water's edge.
A little further again we spent some happy time watching a very skilled windsurfer. I note he had a wet suit on, but hope he avoided actually going into the water. It would have been cold. Very cold. We haven't had a temperature over 14C/57F in weeks.
We felt much better after our outing.
I hope you find fun in your week too.
It looks like a very relaxed and pleasant little retreat at the lake. The water looks so sparkly. This windsurfer appears to be very agile on that board.
ReplyDeletePlease, be very careful not to fall and dislocate a shoulder like I did or worst, a hip. It took me three years to heal and it is still not completely healed.
Wishing you some better days ahead.
Hugs,
Julia
Julia: I am doing my best and regularly seeing an exercise physiologist to reduce my risk of falling. I am sorry that you damaged yourself and still struggle. That spot by the lake is one of my favourite places.
DeleteLove the Roos! I’m so glad you got to spend some time on yourself that didn’t involve appointments or obligations.
ReplyDeleteI hope the coming week gives you some relief from precarious near falling episodes. Major hugs to you, my dear friend.
Forgot to add River Fairchild to my anonymous identity :)
DeleteRiver Fairchild: Thank you. Muchly. And fingers crossed.
DeleteI saw the first picture and thought, "Oh, a bear." Then saw the second one and said, "Nope, wrong continent." Well, except for the Drop Bear.
ReplyDeleteMike: I saw a report recently that indicated that in the past we may have had drop bears. A very long time ago though.
DeleteStunning lake pictures, with the water shimmering. I feel like I could walk or float right into the photos. Are the kangs in a sanctuary or just roam free? I hate hearing you're feeling poorly and hope the rest of the week passes in peace and good health.
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Sandra Cox:: The kangaroos are free. They wander from there round to the Governor General's home and onto a nearby golf course at their leisure.
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Glad you've had a relaxed, pleasant Friday at the lake! The photos of the roos soaking up in the sun are amazing!
ReplyDeleteDUTA: Kangaroos relax like cats. Completely - and they can rocket into action in a millisecond if they see the need.
DeleteI really do love the roo pics, EC......they are wonderful creatures.
ReplyDeleteI hope you're feeling well and that the coming week is kind to you. Cuddles to Batty and Odie...take good care.
Lee: Thank you. They are indeed wonderful creatures. Have as good a week as you can.
DeleteWhat a lovely outing! The kangaroos always make me chuckle. Are they considered pests there? I'm imagining they must be something like the raccoons here - adorable, delightful to watch, and a giant destructive nuisance if they decide to take over one's property.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear that your body has been mutinous (again) - I hope it begins to behave itself soon.
Diane Henders: Thank you. Kangaroos can be a pest, but I love to see them. And very rarely see them in our street, much less in my garden.
DeleteOh, EC. I hear you mention 14 degrees and I wish that is what we had instead of a “feels like” 32. We have it cooler than many though! The 14 C is more my speed.
ReplyDeleteI love your photos. Getting outside and watching nature always helps me too. Take care, EC.
Marie Smith: I hear you. I MUCH prefer 14C to32.I hope you get some cooling breezes.
DeleteLove the windsurfing photos the best.
ReplyDeleteroentare: He was good. Very good.
DeleteWell the roos probably knew you were no threat so laxed out. I'm happy to be free of skeeters after the camp trip, where they were abundant. We're going to top 100 F on the 4th of July, so let's cross fingers for no fires, with people tossing fireworks about. I'm sorry your body is acting up.
ReplyDeleteStrayer: If the roos had decided we were a threat they would have been off in a heartbeat. It is too cold for squitoes here at the moment - which is another reason to like winter. I do hope you don't get fires in the coming days.
DeleteThe shimmering water is gorgeous. And all those roos looking completely blissed out! Thanks for all the great pictures, and I do hope your body decided which way is up! :-) Sending you lots of love.
ReplyDeleteDJan: Thank you. I loved the shimmer to the water too - and always loved the blissed out roos. Just at the moment my body is totally uncaring to the up/down front, but hopefully that will change.
DeleteI love, love, love those roos. I immediately felt relaxed while looking at them. Your cold weather sounds good to me as we are in summer here in the mountains of NC. You have a wonderful eye for what is beautiful. thank you and please don't fall again. I worry about you, my friend.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous: Thank you. We relax looking at the roos too. Always. I hope your summer is bearable and you can find a way to stay cool.
DeleteThat's lovely. It is nice to see the mob out getting some sun warmth. You were there at the right time to get the shimmering lake photos. The wind surfer looks rather skilled.
ReplyDeleteAndrew: We were there at the perfect time to catch that shimmer. That wind surfer was good. Very, very good.
DeleteI'm glad your outing made you feel better, i really like seeing the kangaroos, too.
ReplyDeleteThe windsurfer probably only had the wetsuit on as a precaution in case he did end up in the water. No matter how skilled you are, anything can happen and sometimes does.
My selections will be over here.
messymimi: I like that the windsurfer was taking precautions and was in awe at his skill.
DeleteAs always I am looking forward to your selections.
I'm with you on the urge for water and wildlife and just getting out there and being for a while. Well done.
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Wisewebwoman: It was a wonderfully restorative outing - which I know you understand.
DeleteLovely to see those kangaroos as we don't see many if any here at home. The other day there was dropping on the front lawn so there must been some about.
ReplyDeleteMargaret D: We don't often see them at home, but don't have to go far to be almost guaranteed of seeing them.
DeleteWe've had a few days of 15C and 16C but I still think that's far too cold. I wonder now if that frst Kangaroo is telling Junior, "stay in there is freezing outside!" They all look so warm and cuddly with their winter coats on. I always like seeing sunlight on the water.
ReplyDeleteRiver: We haven't got to 15 or 16 in a while. I don't think that first roo had a joey in its pouch - but could be wrong. They did look contented in the sun didn't they? Sunlight on water is always a joy.
DeleteYou certainly got your Roo fix. I loved seeing them in the sun. Beautiful shots. And I was so glad to see you were able to have a bit of restorative time yourself. I was saddened when I read you have fallen several times, so just being able to relax and enjoy the day made it seem better. Add to that your awesome photos and I was in heaven.
ReplyDeleteThe windsurfer looked at home on the water. I had to laugh at the temperature. 57 F would be ideal. In my world, winter is in the negative degrees, both F and C. Your winters are much milder than mine. Stay safe and stay comfy. Try not to do too much this week, so you can maintain that restorative feel you got from nature.
Bleubeard and Elizabeth: 14C is my sweet spot. I am perfectly happy with those temperatures. Our winters are cool for Australia but certainly very mild for much of the rest of the world. That wind surfer was excellent.
DeleteI have only hit the ground once, but have come close quite a number of times. I am being careful. I do hope you are feeling better and say 'back at you' on the don't do too much front.
You wouldn't catch me on the lake, wetsuit or not!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got to breathe a little and I hope the wobbles resolve or reduce xo
kylie: I wish I had known about wind surfing when I was younger and much more agile. It does look like fun. Wobbles describes it well - hands included and I would like to see them gone.
DeleteHi EC - sorry to hear about the fall ... and those that were close; such a nuisance to be constantly thinking about something so natural. I'm glad you got to take your mind off things with a trip out to the lake to see the roos, also the agile exerciser walker on water! They all look relaxed in their day, while you sounded easier once you were having your visit.
ReplyDeleteWith thoughts for this coming week ... cheers Hilary
Hilary Melton-Butcher: Thank you. A trip to the lake always restores my equanimity. I am so grateful it is close by. You look after yourself too please.
DeleteOdd coincidence: I took a bad spill in the backyard this past Tuesday. I landed hard, but at this point, most of the damage has retreated. My balance is bad in my dotage. We both need to make an effort to remain upright, don't you think... Take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteBill: I am sorry that you too fell over. Staying upright sounds like a very good plan to me.
DeleteIt's always good to get away from the humdrum of everyday existence and out into the natural world. I hope you've soon got as much bounce as those kangaroos!
ReplyDeleteJohn "By Stargoose And Hanglands": Nature brings me solace and heartbalm. At the moment I have as much bounce as the roos appear to have, but I am hoping.
DeleteDear EC
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that you have been falling/nearly falling this week. I hope you haven't injured yourself. Thank you for the roo fix - they are all looking very relaxed.
Best wishes for a less painful week to come!
Ellie
Ellie Foster: Bruises only - and perhaps a little hurt pride. I do love the way that the roos relax. And will try and emulate them.
DeleteBeautiful captures, the water views are outstanding and of course the Kangaroos are a favorite of mine and we got to hold some babies, various ones, and even bottle feed as well on our safari this week. Enjoy your weekend and take good care of you.
ReplyDelete21 Wits: I loved your safari and was thrilled to see a small flock of budgies. I hope your air quality is improving.
DeleteI did not realize I was in need of a kangaroo fix, but after viewing all those relaxing 'roos, I really DO feel better!
ReplyDeleteHope your cool weather has you feeling better after the lake outing. Love the sun reflecting on the water's surface. Looks like jewels.
Gini and I are great and we hope your new week will be pain free and peaceful.
Wally Jones: I think a roo fix is good for almost everything that ails a person - even when they didn't realise they were in need of it. You are right about the bejewelled water too. I am glad that you and Gini are great and am looking forward to your next excursion.
DeleteIf you were to have a totemic animal, Sue, it would be a kangaroo without a doubt. Maybe it is.
ReplyDeleteDavid M. Gascoigne: Are you telling me I come across as a little odd (but with some charm too)?
DeleteI am sorry to hear about your fall and near falls. Hope you are okay and have a better week with more steadiness. I am so glad you were able to get out and see the roos. Definitely good for the soul. Love the pictures and the water shimmering is always soothing. :) Hope it is a fabulous week.
ReplyDeleteDMS: Thank you. I do love water, and if ever I become rich I will live beside it - preferably with visiting roos. You have a wonderful week too.
DeleteOh my goodness, your temperatures are so nice right now compared to the hot weather we're getting. I just think it's amazing that you can go for a walk and see kangaroos.
ReplyDeleteMary Kirkland: I have been shuddering as I look at your temperatures. I hope you get some cooler days. Being able to see kangaroos regularly is wonderful.
DeleteSo sorry about your fall and do hope you are feeling better by now. Your kangaroo fix is my kangaroo fix, I just love them. Thank you! Water scenes that look so jewel-like are magical. Great actions shots of the wind surfer. Enjoy the rest of your weekend :)
ReplyDeleteDeniseinVA: I am fine. Bruised but fine. Water and roos are a wonderful spirit lifter aren't they?
DeleteSo glad you are feeling better and yes, I would say they are, very much so. They uplift me just by looking at your photos :) Thank you! :)))
DeleteDeniseinVA: Thank you. Mood lifters are welcome the world over - and hooray for the blogosphere.
DeleteI could hear the gulls calling in your wonderful sparkle photographs. I enjoyed spending time with the roos, and with you! Thank you for being such a charming and supportive friend
ReplyDeleteCloudia: Thank you. The gulls were very vocal and I loved it. And the roos and the water and the day...
DeleteHow beautiful!!! So nice to take your mind off your problems. Have a great week.
ReplyDeletegigi-hawaii: We are so grateful to have that haven of beauty and calm so close to us. We always feel better after a visit.
DeleteEven the photos of the 'roos are relaxing, and you captured those reflections so well. I feel better for seeing your photos, and I so hope that the coming week will bring you better health!
ReplyDeleteCharlotte (MotherOwl): I am so very glad to be able to share my roo (and water) fix. Thank you for your wishes too.
DeleteSuch amazing photos.
ReplyDeleteNas: Thank you.
DeleteI always like watching your 'pest', the roos. ;-)
ReplyDeleteMay a wonderful week lie ahead of you, Sue.
Sean Jeating: Thank you. I love to watch them too and go out of my way to see them.
DeleteBeautiful photos of the kangas and the amazing other pics
ReplyDeleteaussie aNNie: Thank you. It is a beautiful place. How is Bella and her babes?
DeleteOh those beautiful kangaroos! My youngest daughter started the Victorian Kangaroo Alliance which is working with other regional and national groups to dispel the myths about them being a pest species and their numbers being high. This beautiful species is the focus of the largest land-based wildlife slaughter on the planet, the cruelty is heartbreaking, and their numbers are plummeting. It's so good that Nike and Puma will stop using kangaroo skins, hopefully other companies will soon follow. Your photographs are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteKim: I applauded Nike and Puma too. My own city has a 'kangaroo cull' going on at the moment which infuriates and shames me.
DeleteAn outing always lightens our spirits. Such a pretty lake and of course the delightful roos.
ReplyDeleteHena Tayeb: Thank you. This particular outing is one we take often and you are right, it always lifts our spirits.
DeleteSorry to read bout your fall and near falls, but pleased that you are able to regularly see an exercise physiologist to reduce the risk of falling... do please take care.
ReplyDeleteI certainly enjoyed seeing the Kangaroos, and also liked the photographs showing the shimmer of light on the water.
Wishing you a good week and a happy July.
All the best Jan
Lowcarb team member ~Jan: Thank you. I am just back from the exercise physiologist - and contemplating a trip to the lake.
DeleteNothing beats seeing kangaroos! (https://tentativelytasmanianblog.wordpress.com/)
ReplyDeleteMedicated Moo: Lovely to see you again. I hope Tasmania is lovely.
DeleteThose kangs know how to relax, don't they?
ReplyDeleteHope today is filled with much rejuvenation.
Hugs, Sandra sandracox.blogspot.com
Sandra Cox: They relax superbly. And thank you.
DeleteSandra Cox: Thank you. Wouldn't it be lovely to be able to 'lax as well as a roo - or a cat.
DeleteA veces viene bien salir de la monotonía de las compras y disfrutar de la Naturaleza que siempre levantan el ánimo.Y más si es tan bella como la que nos muestras con esos canguros relajados al sol y ese bonito lago.
ReplyDeleteEspero no haya sido importante tu caída, y de que te encuentres bien.
Un cordial saludo.
Manuel: I ALWAYS prefer kangaroos to shopping, and we go to that lake often. My fall was minor - bruises, and no more. Have a great week.
DeleteYou always post the most beautiful pictures. You make me want to book a flight! Happy July.
ReplyDeletecleemckenzie: What a lovely thing to say. I hope you can book a flight here sometime.
DeleteI always love your photos. These were awesome! I'm so glad you share here :)
ReplyDeleteCarol Kilgore: Thank you. Muchly.
DeleteI'm sorry that your body is behaving badly, Sue! It was wise of you to take a break from "must dos" and spend a day in the delightful outdoors. Your roo pictures are darling, and I loved the windsurfer shots. 14ºF is chilly to be out on the water. We're having cooler weather where I live too. Enjoy your week! xo
ReplyDeleteFundy Blue: We have not yet reached double figures today, and even my cool weather self is not tempted by water sports. Taking time out was definitely the right thing to do - and we will go back again. And again.
DeleteWow. The windsurfer makes it look effortless.
ReplyDeleteYay! to the roos who chill in the sun. x
Bea: He did make it look effortless and was travelling at speed. Definitely yay to the roos.
DeleteSo glad your body is behaving a little better. Love the pics - and thanks for my kangaroo fix!
ReplyDeleteJemi Fraser: Thank you - and I am happy to share my kangaroo fix.
DeleteWindsurfing looks like all kinds of fun, but I'm afraid I'd find my head on the ground and my feet in the air:)
ReplyDeleteHope the day is treating you well.
Sandra sandracox.blogspot.com
Sandra Cox: Me too. On my one and only day of skiing I travelled much faster on my face than I did upright.
DeleteI'm sorry to hear you fell! I'm glad you got to get out and enjoy yourself. The windsurfer surely must have had the water to himself with those kind of temps. Does that make him smart (avoid the crowds) or very brave? LOL I can't decide. I'm sure he loved it too though. Nice picks of the water and the 'roos.
ReplyDeletemail4rosey: I didn't see any other windsurfers but there were people sailing. And he did look to be enjoying himself - as I did watching.
DeleteIt was a very enjoyable outing for both of us.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Caterina: Thank you. I am glad that you enjoyed yourself.
DeleteFabulous pictures
ReplyDeleteRahani Rehana: Thank you.
DeleteHope you take a page from the kangs, rest, relax and enjoy your birds and garden, my good friend.
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Sandra Cox: Thank you. Yesterday I was even lazier than the roos.
DeleteThe water photo's are great with the light shining reflectively off the water. I'm not much of an animal person but the pictures of the Kankaroes are so sweet looking. Fun to watch the water sports.
ReplyDeleteSandy: Thank you. It was definitely fun to watch the wind surfers. Goodness he was skilled. I am glad that you could see the charm of the roos.
DeleteI would like to get a knagaroo fix as well - but not a single one in sight. Oh well - so I enjoy the very loudly complaining squirrel outside.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a lovely outing, and just for you. I hope you will have many many more of these.
Carola Bartz: I would quite like a squirrel fix too. This is a lovely outing - and it is one we take often.
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