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. This week? I also have my birthday in January. Not a significant one, and much lower key than the smaller portion's this year. But lovely just the same.
Starting with a gift he gave me. Seen from the front, it is a glass fountain. Seen from the back? Meaningless cuts and notches in a glass pyramid. I am in awe that anyone thought of it, and was able to execute it.
The day itself was hot. Very hot. The weather boffins promised us 37C (98.6F) but they lied. By midday we were already on 38.9C (102.2F). Given that my sweet spot is about 14C (57.2F) I was a sad and soggy person. And yes, I do know that quite a lot of Oz gets hotter and was hotter, but MS thrives in the heat and summer is always difficult for me.
Just the same, we went for a drive to see how the kangaroos were faring in the heat.
They were smart. Their normal haunts were deserted and we finally tracked a few down deep in the shade.
We didn't disturb them, and left them in peace.
Sadly, on Friday 13th my city was hit with a windstorm. A big windstorm. Trees came crashing down, and it was very evident in the park the kangaroos inhabit. It was too hot that day to get out and take photos but we went back a few days later.
By the time we returned lots of the damage had been cleared away. There is more work to be done though and the scent of eucalptus from the downed branches was thick and heavy.
The kangaroos didn't care, and neither did a pair of red-rumped parrots (who were keeping their rumps hidden). It is a lovely area and I hope it recovers quickly.
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. This week? I also have my birthday in January. Not a significant one, and much lower key than the smaller portion's this year. But lovely just the same.
Starting with a gift he gave me. Seen from the front, it is a glass fountain. Seen from the back? Meaningless cuts and notches in a glass pyramid. I am in awe that anyone thought of it, and was able to execute it.
The day itself was hot. Very hot. The weather boffins promised us 37C (98.6F) but they lied. By midday we were already on 38.9C (102.2F). Given that my sweet spot is about 14C (57.2F) I was a sad and soggy person. And yes, I do know that quite a lot of Oz gets hotter and was hotter, but MS thrives in the heat and summer is always difficult for me.
Just the same, we went for a drive to see how the kangaroos were faring in the heat.
They were smart. Their normal haunts were deserted and we finally tracked a few down deep in the shade.
We didn't disturb them, and left them in peace.
Sadly, on Friday 13th my city was hit with a windstorm. A big windstorm. Trees came crashing down, and it was very evident in the park the kangaroos inhabit. It was too hot that day to get out and take photos but we went back a few days later.
By the time we returned lots of the damage had been cleared away. There is more work to be done though and the scent of eucalptus from the downed branches was thick and heavy.
The kangaroos didn't care, and neither did a pair of red-rumped parrots (who were keeping their rumps hidden). It is a lovely area and I hope it recovers quickly.
