A while back there was a lovely thread of sunrises that the early risers among us posted. I loved it, so I thought I'd broaden it to a thread for all the lovely sights we see as we do our slow staggers through chemo, or those walks we take after active treatment has finished and we're trying to get our strength and fitness back.In Melbourne today the weather was sunny, still and mild; perfect for a walk. I have followed my GP to a small town in the Yarra Valley (a good GP is worth the 30 minute drive I reckon), and right outside her surgery is the start of a beautifully laid out walking track. It's 7kms long and I've been keen to explore it. So today I walked halfway along it and back. At over 7kms it was the longest walk I've done since the day before chemo!

Jemima and friend nesting at our home this year

“No need to hurry. No need to sparkle. No need to be anybody but oneself.” - Virginia Woolf #SundayThoughts #SundayMorning

@Eastmum and I had brunch in Bondi on Tuesday...

Mrs Tawny Frog Mouth on her nest. She uses the same tree, same branch and I am sure the same twigs and piece of bark each year. Two clutches each wet season with usually 2 successful chicks from each clutch. Dad and juniors from last year are roosting in the shed.

@Sister We think she had been there for a good week because we could hear her call but could not see her. The gum tree is in the centre of our 2 way driveway. All year the parent birds and last year's chicks roost in the shed up on the big steel girders. It is lovely to watch the newly hatched chickies change from fluffy white downy little balls into fully fledged owls. First you see 2 black eyes in a ball of white fluff staring down at you. The funniest part is when the nestlings are trying to be a branch but cannot resist swiveling their heads to watch you walk past. Mum / Dad hiss at them.The adults will raise this clutch and then in January (depending on the wet season and food available) sit again. Some years all chicks will survive and some years none.They have been on our block for over 10 years - same tree - same branch - same piece of bark. I will post photos of mum and hatchlings.

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Romla
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7 years ago
Sometimes something special happens when you are barbecuing dinner.
kmakm
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7 years ago
arpie
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7 years ago
@Kattykit - I grew up on Sydney's northern beaches & used to wander the rock ledges along the shore/headlands all the time!! We were SO lucky not to get bitten by Blue Ringed Octopus' - as we used to shove our hands into all the crevices!! Those pics remind me of Mona Vale rock ledges! ;)
Doin_it
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7 years ago
Thanks @arpie. Can’t wait to see your pics when you get that lens out
Kattykit
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7 years ago
Walking on Cable Beach and boating at Willie Creek Pearl Farm.
arpie
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7 years ago
WOW! Some amazing pics there - that is an incredible pic, @JJ70!! There's been some really spectacular ones over here, too!

We've had rain for most of today, too .. so that is great, nice light rain, just want we want.

LOVE the dewdrop too, @Doodoo - I missed it until @"Annie C" mentioned it!! I bought some 'close up' screw on lens for my phone - I must give them a go on some really macro stuff! (One day ..... LOL)
kezmusc
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7 years ago
Zero rain. It split and went around us on both sides....AAArRRGGhhh
Kiwi_Angel
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7 years ago
@kezmusc hope u get some of what we are having in Sydney - u probably need it much more!!
JJ70
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7 years ago
This is not my photo...I kidnapped it off FB because I didn't have my camera. This is what I marveled at yesterday on my walk around the Swan River near my house This is a storm approaching over Freo Harbour...10 min walk from my home.
tigerbeth
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7 years ago
Oops ! got my names mixed up !! I must be stressed or something ! Lol
@arpie that frangipani is wonderful your brother is very clever !!