Category Archives: Life

Thar she blows!

We went watching for whales today. It was a lovely clear winter’s day in Sydney, a crisp 18 degrees and you could see for miles. We drove out to Manly and the North Head lookout. Fantastic views of Sydney harbour … Continue reading

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Bangle bling

It’s been a wet Sunday so I decided to do something I’d promised Jan ages ago – turn an ornamental bamboo ladder into a wall-mounted bracelet organiser. I expect many of you are thinking “A bracelet organiser – that’s exactly what I’ve … Continue reading

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Lights, camera, mild action

We went out last night to take a look at Vivid, Sydney’s festival of lights around parts of the harbour. We first went to Rushcutters Bay to collect Claire, a Cambridge colleague of Jan, who is visiting from England. After … Continue reading

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Big cat diary

Ripley the Maine Coon has been recovering well from his mystery illness. With two steroid tablets a day, his limp has disappeared and he seems much more healthy and active. The term “active” means as compared to other cats, of … Continue reading

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Lots of aeroplanes at the Gong Show

A lovely autumn day in Sydney, clear skies and 21 degrees forecast. So we head down to Wollongong for an airshow at Albion Park airfield, the home of the Historic Aircraft Restoration Society. It’s an easy drive, a bit less than … Continue reading

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