Wet and Aggressive Corella challenges Magpie

Wet and Aggressive Corella challenges Magpie

Sunday 25 August 2024

Sunday Selections #789



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?  Not so much.  Odds and sods which have caught my eye.

Spring is definitely well on the way in our garden.








 

Wattle Day isn't until September 1st, but the wattles in our garden (and much of the city) are already blazing.


 



There are signs of Spring in the city too.



I continue to delight in the sky.





And Batty gets better by the day.  Odie missed him but he smelt funny when he got home so Odie continued to be stressed.  Both of them are happy chappies now.






I hope all is well in your world's too.

 

88 comments:

  1. Your flowers are wonderful, but the news about Batty simply makes my day! Thanks for the great snaps, too.

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    1. DJan: Thank you. Batty is a fighter - and we are grateful.

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  2. Batty is one shaved mess! Glad he is doing better.

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    1. Alex J. Cavanaugh: Batty still thinks he is beautiful.

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    1. Mike: It is a beauty isn't it, and I was glad to see it in the heart of a city centre.

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  4. Dear EC
    So pleased to see that Batty is home and is recovering. Such a stressful time for all of you. The Spring flowers are such a joy. The skies are also very beautiful, particularly where the moon is in view.
    I hope your week is quiet and uneventful (in the best possible way!)
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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    1. Ellie Foster: Quiet and uneventful sounds good. I have a few medical appointments and Batty has another check up but hopefully there will be no drama at any of them. Spring is an exciting time of year isn't it?

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  5. Glad your fur friends are happy now.
    The sky pictures (moon and pink color) are stunning!
    The versatility of flowers displayed in your post, greatly activate my vision and imagination, dear Sue!

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    1. DUTA: We are glad too. Over the coming weeks I will probably post a LOT of flower photos from home and elsewehre. And always revel in the sky.

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  6. I'm so glad to hear Batty is doing well. I love those moon shots, so pretty.

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    1. Mary Kirkland: We are glad to, and for a while it didn't look possible. The night of the full moon was too cloudy for photos here, I was grateful to see it the following morning.

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  7. Glad to read that they're both happy now. Best thing!

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  8. River Fairchild - Wonderful news about Batty! I’m glad he stopped smelling funny so Odie could have him back too.
    So many beautiful blooms and the moon shots are spectacular. Thank you for sharing the bounty with us.
    Have a relaxing week for a change. You deserve it. Hugs to you.

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    1. River Fairchild: This week has two medical appointments for me and another for Batty. So not relaxing though I am hoping for no drama. Hugs.

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  9. While there is never a time when there isn't colour in your garden, it really is a blooming wonder at the moment. Good news about Batty. He's looking good.

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    1. Andrew: Our garden is starting to bloom but I am hopeful for many more flowers in the coming weeks. And less weeds - which requires me to get off my fundament. Batty is looking good isn't he?

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  10. It is wonderful to see both of your furry boys - they are all grown up, aren't they? I still think of them as kittens :) So glad Batty is doing better. Does he know how we all held our breath when he was ill?? I'm so relieved for him and all of you that the big worry is less now. That fur will grow in in no time, Batty - don't you worry. Wishing you a lower stress week, my friend. Your flowers are a balm for the eyes. So many in the purple family - lavenders and lilacs and darker shades too. Just beautiful :)

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    1. jenny_o: We still think of them as kittens too. And they still often behave that way. Odie has just been playing in one of their water bowls, dipping a paw in it and waving it round. And now there are wet footprints through the house. I don't think Batty realised how worried we were. And yes to the garden being balm - though also a source of guilt.

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  11. Wow. Looks like you had a supermoon, too.

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    1. Joanne Noragon: We did - though it was too overcast to see it at night.

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  12. Love the moon shots and was pleased I could name all your flowers, while kicking myself for STILL not buying wallflowers for my garden. I'm VERY glad Batty is home and looking so well, may it long continue. Odie is cute in the paper bag.

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    1. River: Thank you. We are glad that Battie is home and continues to improve. The vet wants to see him for another checkup next week but I think they will be pleased with him.

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  13. Very beautiful photos you have chosen for the Sunday selection! I really like your flowers, the full moon and Batty!
    It's great that Spring is coming to you,
    we have the end of summer!!
    Have a beautiful week!

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    1. Katerinas Blog: Thank you. Spring is well on her way - and is a bright and beautiful time. You have a great week too.

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  14. Oh how good is that about Batty, so pleased EC.
    Lovely photos of our spring.

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    1. Margaret D: It is very good to have Batty home - and he is pleased too. Spring is a vibrant time of year isn't it?

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  15. Delighted that they are happy once more! Spring is beautiful in your photos. I heard music! Now I'm off to listen to some wattle songs!

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    1. https://youtu.be/yH5tu7G5GmY?si=_9GxEdO_rI7uw_8M

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    2. Cloudia: Thank you - on all counts.

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  16. Hi Sue - oh they do look happy ... and obviously you both sound much easier with life too. Take care and enjoy Spring coming before the dread, for you, of the heat of summer ... lovely photos you've given us ... take care and all the very best - Hilary

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    1. Hilary Melton-Butcher: They and we are MUCH happier. Poor Batty has to go back to the vet next week but we are not expecting any drama. Fingers tightly crossed.

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    2. Hoping those fingers stayed crossed for you both this week ... with thoughts - H xo

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  17. Batty has so many bald bits he needs a jacket 😊
    He's looking pretty good and Odie is so cute in that bag.
    Wonderful skies and flowers, thank you.
    Have a good week

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    1. kylie: They shaved rather a lot of him didn't they? Fortunately it is already growing back. Odie loves that bag and yes, he does look cute in it. After all Batty shouldn't get all the attention...

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  18. Great news about Batty and spring too! Life looks rosy - at least for the moment!

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    1. David M. Gascoigne: I hope you had your fingers crossed when you typed that last sentence. Batty and I both have medical appointments this week - but I am hoping for no drama.

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  19. A happy Sunday and good morning to you as well, and things are wonderful in our world, it's all in the way we view it. I needed a dose of your lovely Sunday photos as you live in a beautiful world. Take good care and have an excellent and enjoyable week ahead!

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    1. 21 Wits: We do live in a beautiful world. For which I am grateful.

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  20. Lovely flowers. Happy cats. That's enough.

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  21. Good to see the happy chappies getting resettled and on the mend. Sure you're finding more rest. Digging the wattles, unfamiliar, almost similar to some of the pom pom fabric trim I love so much. The moon and sky, feeling the brightness!

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    1. Cj: The wattles do look like pom poms and I will show more of them in the coming weeks. Our national flower is blazing across my city. I am getting more rest - and needed it.

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  22. Your garden is a delight, and so are the flowers around town.

    I'm glad Batty has turned the corner and is doing so much better.

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    1. messymimi: Thank you. We are glad too. Very glad.

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  23. Those yel)ow tr÷es are truly amazing. Best of all, the cats are better.

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  24. So happy to hear that Batty is doing well and Odie is no longer stressed. Also beautiful moon pics! And enjoy your Spring! Glad our triple digit August is almost over...

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    1. Rian: Thank you. We are very happy that the cats are enjoying life again. I like Spring but am really, really not looking forward to summer and hope (against hope) that we don't get the sort of temperatures you have been enduring.

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  25. Guess which photo made me smile. ;-)

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  26. What a relief to have Batty doing well. I love your photos of the moon. Happy Spring!

    Love,
    Janie

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    1. Janie Junebug: It is a huge relief. Thank you. I am enjoying Spring - and not looking forward to summer.

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    2. I'm happy our summer will soon be coming to a close.

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    3. Janie Junebug: I am always happy to say goodbye to summer.

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  27. Beautiful flower photos, but my favourites are of Batty looking well (if a little denuded in some spots). Hooray! I'm so glad he's doing better! :-)

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    1. Diane Henders: Definitely denuded, but his fur is already growing back. I was even able to get into the garden for a bit - much needed and well overdue.

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  28. Wonderful news about Batty, so happy for you all! Thank you for all these lovely flowers and other scenes. Very enjoyable!

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    1. DeniseinVA: We are all v happy too. Batty has gone back to bed with himself and is snuggled in. He has had breakfast and is nearly back to himself.

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  29. Signs of Spring! Beautiful flowers and moons and cats!
    Very happy to see Batty back home and on the mend.

    All is as good as can be expected here in the Sunshine State. Gini and I hope your new week is wonderful!

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    1. Wally Jones: I do like Spring - but it is getting more springlike every day. I am glad everything is as good as can be expected - and hope it gets better than that.

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  30. Oh springtime! I guess that means fall is just around the corner for me.
    And what wonderful news/pictures of Batty.

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    1. Anne in the kitchen: Your summer has had me wincing. I hope your autumn is MUCH more pleasant. And yay for Batty - definitely a fighter.

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  31. Your photoes are SO springy you have me envious. Happy to hear Batty is over the worst - he looks a bit fun shaved like that. And the moon is great, even in the daytime.

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    1. Charlotte (MotherOwl): Spring is busting out all over here. I have just been out and there are more things in bloom.

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  32. So pleased to read about the happy chappies and to enjoy the spring blooms from your garden. Needed my heart soothed and as always, found just the right balm here. Thank you.

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    1. Nilanjane Bose: We all need heart balm don't we? I am so glad that you found some here.

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  33. Lovely spring flowers popping up. I am so glad to know Batty is better and he and Odie can continue their adventure, I hope you're having a great new week,

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    1. RasmaSandra: Thank you. Batty has another vet visit today but is much better. Which is wonderful. I hope your week is lovely.

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  34. Oh sweet Batty. I especially love the lap shot. Though the grocery bag was a close second:) Your flowers are, as always, beautiful. Sandra sandracox.blogspot.com

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    1. Sandra Cox: Both cats are spending a lot of time in himself's lap at the moment. Which makes me a tad jealous.

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    2. I would be too;) Sandra

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  35. That first flower is gorgeous.
    Sandra sandracox.blogspot.com

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    1. Sandra Cox: That is a wallflower. They have triffid like tendencies and have taken over a garden bed. The bees and I love them.

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  36. Very pretty odds and sods, thank you. I'm glad the cats are happy chappies. I hope you are doing well too.

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    1. e: Thank you. I am doing better but still tired to the bone.

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  37. Lovely to see the signs of Spring, and wonderful to read that Batty gets better by the day :)

    All the best Jan

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    1. Lowcarb team member ~Jan: Spring has arrived it seems and yes, it is amazing how fast Batty is improving. And lovely.

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  38. Peter, Sporran and I are delighted! Way to go, Batty!

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    1. dinahmow, Peter and Sporran: Thank you. We are delighted too.

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  39. oh....so cute Kitty...they looks so cuddly...
    and the white tree is very lovely...like sakura in japan...

    Spring is a best moment to capture beautiful flower. Thanks for share and have a nice day ^_^

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    1. Mbul Kecil: Thank you. They are cuddly cats. And spring is a delight. Have a great week.

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  40. I'm glad to hear that Batty is doing better! Your spring flowers and the super blue moon are lovely, Sue!

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    1. Fundy Blue: Thank you for back tracking. Spring is a delight isn't it? I am also a fan of the season you are moving in to.

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