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
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
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
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







