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On Our Walks
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!
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!
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- @"Annie C" Good decision, my friend!! Stay safe! A whole bunch of cows killed in NZ with a lightening strike!! :(
- Oh wow @"Annie C"
- Wet Season Thunderstorm came rolling in at 4:00pm just as I started out for my walk. I got as far as the gate.
Evil looking clouds all around us. Once the lightening started I skedaddled for home.
The wet season is here. - OMG, @kezmusc - that would have won Funniest Home Videos if it had been captured on video! LOL
There is nothing wrong with Keith's eyesight tho!!! Last month, he spotted a bird going into a bush on our driveway & sure enough, it was a birds nest with chicks, but sadly, Kurrawongs got the chicks! :(
See how dense this foliage is & how sturdy the nest?
Then yesterday, he said - they're at it again - they must have a new nest!!
Sure enough, same birds, I think, with a really flimsy nest in a very 'thin' bush that cops the full-on wind every day .....
Compare the one above with this one! Hopefully these ones will survive to adulthood! - Swans on the Swan 6am
- They're funny critters allright. My husband took a break from working the horses one day and sat on the couch. One of the hens jumped through the front window and landed on the couch next to him. He got such a fright that he jumped up, got his spurs tangled together and fell flat on the floor with the bird just sitting there looking at him. LOL
- They used to have some at the local caravan park/post office which is on a main Hills road. A bit dicey at times when they went for a wander on the road.
- Their call is one of the soundtracks of India. Native to that country, they're everywhere. A friend of mine worked at the Australian embassy in Delhi. There are several that wander the extensive grounds there. My friend told me they're all called Andrew. ;) :D
- Gorgeous. I used to have a pied male, he was stunning, brilliant blue and white, and two hens. They are noisy buggers for sure. His name was Thumper because he used to run accross the roof of the house. The hens ran off to live in the bush but he stayed and took to terrorising on one of my Danes. The only thing I ever saw that dog scared of. He'd sit on the roof calling all night to the girls. It is quite amazing when they fly.
