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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Deanne
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6 years ago

Lake St Clair, Tasmania. What a difference a day makes. First morning was windy with small waves. This morning fog and not a breath of breeze.
Afraser
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6 years ago
Thank you @iserbrown
that’s exactly what it is - perennial ageratum. Mine isn’t as lengthy but definitely same buds/leaves. Has a tendency to become untidy, says Jane Edmondson. Too true. But she also says they are short lived - mine has been there for thirty years! Many thanks all.
iserbrown
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6 years ago
Looks like a floss flower

https://garden.org/plants/photo/217538/

Otherwise try Sarah Guests Perennials
Afraser
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6 years ago
Isn’t that lovely? But no, not the same.
iserbrown
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6 years ago
http://www.perennials.com/plants/clematis-integrifolia.html
Afraser
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6 years ago
Many thanks @jennyss, I got quite excited about that when I heard of it too. But the leaves are quite different and the California lilac flowers are still quite similar to British lilac. The flowers on this plant have a quite hairy look!
jennyss
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6 years ago
Dear @Afraser, Maybe your fuzzy rampant purple thingy is a California Lilac (Ceoanthus). The colour is just right and there are different varieties. Hope someone else can confirm for us.
kmakm
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6 years ago
Did some beautiful walks in Perth earlier this month.
Afraser
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6 years ago
Well that’s better than my ‘fuzzy flower rampant thingy’ tag!!!
Zoffiel
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6 years ago
@Afraser a purple flocked flickle flower? No idea. Mxx