Sunday Selections #788

 

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. Last week was another very difficult week.  So I am going to post about happy things again.  Frost bubbles which didn't happen this year - but may next.  I can hope.

 It was of course mostly Batty's health which made for a difficult week.

After major surgery he developed pneumonia and his asthma became worse.  At times he was oxygen dependent.  He had numerous scans, x-rays, ultrasounds and blood tests.  And a ride in the pet ambulance when he was on oxygen and needed to be transported between vets.  He was of course on antibiotics.  The pneumonia was lessening and his wound was healing.  He flatly refused to eat and was becoming weaker.  One of the vet practices involved provides cat television with images of birds and mice.  He apparently liked that.

He came home with us several times and went back again.  He spent nights in emergency care.  The vets were baffled but said that we shouldn't give up (as an aside he has won their hearts - many of them have commented what a sweet boy he is).  I finally tempted him to eat some treat food.  That was to his liking but he wouldn't eat anything else.  We have him home again.  Pilling him is not fun.  For anyone.  I am stressed, himself is stressed, Odie is stressed.  Batty is glad to be home  and purring.  He finally (knock on wood) seems to have turned the corner.  Back to the vet (hopefully for the  last time) next week when hopefully we will have further broadened his diet.  I am running on empty but much less worried than I was.

I will post some photos of the punk pussy later.  He has had several major shaves.  Tummy.  Shoulders, both forepaws, throat....

Thank you for your messages and emails of support.  Very much.

Sunday Selections #638

 

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 I am returning to my fondness for public (and semi public) art.

My city has often been described as 'a good sheep station, ruined'.  There are a number of statues of sheep about.  This small flock lives at a suburban shopping centre. They are loved by their local community and decorated for Christmas.

 

 

I was at that shopping centre to see one of my doctors.  Which is where the semi public art comes in.  One wall of the reception area is devoted to a feature wallpaper.

I find it fascinating and (with permission) have taken some detailed shots to show you why. 

Isn't it a lovely addition to what is often a very boring space?

I hope you find things to intrigue you this week too.

Sunday Selections #501

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 I am showing more of Floriade Reimagined, and a little more from my garden.  Again.

Starting with the Floriade Reimagined site closest to home.

I really liked the suitably masked teddies who welcomed visitors.

There is always one who refuses to wear a mask.

This site also had issues with the vandal birds and for a few weeks the beds were more or less protected by netting.

There was also a scarecrow festival here - and they will feature in a future post.

Back to my garden, where more things come out each day.  

The ginger interloper is here a lot.  Much to Jazz's displeasure.  Unlike the rest of the garden none of my blood, sweat and tears go into producing and maintaining his beauty.

Yes, I know I am obsessional.  Please forgive me, but I will almost certainly continue to feature Spring in my city and my garden over the coming weeks.  Weeks which I hope find you all healthy, happy and blooming.