Did you guys ever watch Northern Exposure? It was one of my favourite TV shows of ALL time and this final scene breaks my heart a gazillion times over as this song was played at my beautiful Uncle's funeral. I loved the characters of the show - the simple storylines, the quirks and the town, the … [Read more...]
Making a tree change: 3 years on
October 7, 2013 by 86 Comments
It's been 3 years today since we left out little inner city terrace and moved down here to a home where the living room was a big as our old house. 3 years. Where does the time go? I remember that first day so clearly. I waited at the house in the garden with the girls while Rob went and … [Read more...]
Around the grounds: Spring doing its thing
October 1, 2013 by 20 Comments
I ran around this afternoon (in the freezing bloody cold, yes it's cold again) to try to get some shots of the garden. I call these weeks (there are about 3 in total) the money shot weeks for my garden. The pink clematis is in flower around the ENTIRE house. The lavender is loving itself sick. The … [Read more...]
Long lunches
September 5, 2013 by 12 Comments
On Sunday we were kindly invited to our friends Jules & Arthur's place for a Fathers Day lunch. It is SO nice to be invited somewhere when you are usually the ones doing the inviting and I was particularly keen to check out their beautiful garden that is looking picture perfect right now. … [Read more...]
How does a spring garden grow?
August 12, 2013 by 27 Comments
I had breakfast yesterday at the local cafe served by my lovely friend Annie. She knows my order of ricotta and avocado toast with a side of bacon and a mug of skim flat white like it's nobodies business. We had friends over for lunch yesterday so I asked if I could pop around to pick some daffodils … [Read more...]
Round 1: Oregano express v Bangarito
July 12, 2013 by 29 Comments
It's been a big week round these parts. Tension mounting. Pressure on. Last night we had our first round of Battle of the Banger where Rob entered his first ever attempt at a sausage on behalf of the Macdonald clan. You can get a bit of back story on the comp in this post and this one from last … [Read more...]
What a weekend!
June 10, 2013 by 36 Comments
So we did it. The weekend of the annual village ball and long weekend has come and gone again. It was a huge effort, and success with lots of planning and plenty of guests (we had 13 people stay here last night) but worth every single bit of work. I'm absolutely stuffed and as soon as the last bit … [Read more...]
Hour of POWER
June 4, 2013 by 43 Comments
You hear those first few bars and mid conversation you are UP. You NEED TO DANCE TO THAT SONG RIGHT NOW. So you're up. On the floor. Pumping it out. Jumping despite the fact that you have no pelvic floor muscles anymore and you are basically wetting your pants. Oh wait, that's just me. We … [Read more...]
Sunday arvo: Mount Ashby Estate
May 26, 2013 by 11 Comments
Day two of solo parenting and doing things that I like to do saw me heading to Mount Ashby Estate in Moss Vale for a spot of lunch and a cheeky wine in the sun. I've been meaning to come here for the past 2 and a half years, but for some reason had never made it...it was well worth the wait on this … [Read more...]
Saturday, in the park
May 25, 2013 by 17 Comments
Rob is away in Sydney teaching for most of this weekend so I thought I better do things that would not usually appeal to him. Top of that list on this glorious autumn day? A trip to a beautiful local garden of course! We visited here in September last year, when spring was in all her beauty. Today … [Read more...]
You move too fast
May 10, 2013 by 29 Comments
I spoke to one of my old friends this week on the phone. We don't speak as much as we should, life gets in the way, but when we do we are able to pick up exactly where we last left off. It's easy. When she spoke to me she mentioned something that I've been thinking a lot about, long after we got off … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Wombeyan Caves
March 24, 2013 by 27 Comments
Do you know what wholesome families do on Sunday's? Me either. However, I think that they may go on family drives, or excursions, doing things that the whole family would enjoy, featuring in most cases, the great outdoors.This wholesome family could not stand one more minute at home with a crazy 3 … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 5
March 8, 2013 by 14 Comments
Last night when we were walking home from dinner, the girls and I stopped by to talk to the cows. We had quite the conversation, they all looked up at us, and particularly liked a song I started to sing. I wonder what they were thinking? Weirdos, I suspect. In other news, look at the pasture! We are … [Read more...]
Show pony
February 27, 2013 by 21 Comments
A few years ago, if I had to bring a cake or something somewhere I would go to a bakery and pick one up, or at a stretch, I would make a packet cake. What? It's baking if it comes out of your oven! When we moved down here I joked that I would be changing my name to Bev, because I would be making … [Read more...]
BEVERLEY: Issue 2 available NOW
February 27, 2013 by 7 Comments
I'm very excited to share with you the latest issue of BEVERLEY that is now available for purchase for your iPad. The Autumn Issue is filled with delights from the harvest autumn season just upon us. There are lots of great recipes, entertaining ideas for the Easter season PLUS we've introduced a … [Read more...]
Yabbie Day
February 24, 2013 by 12 Comments
Each year there are a few things that happen in the Village that bring the community together. There's the Easter Markets, the fire works on the June long weekend, Christmas Eve and in late February, there's Yabbie Day. Local kids catch their yabbies, bring them to the pub to be weighed in, and … [Read more...]
Not otherwise specified
February 20, 2013 by 7 Comments
You know what time it is right? It's SHOW TIME people!Last year I had great hopes. They were never realised with Harper recovering from her operation, but now, well there are no more excuses. It's time to step up Beverley.Today I picked up the show guide. I've left my run late, entry forms have to … [Read more...]
Back to School 2013
January 29, 2013 by 18 Comments
Interesting only to Grandparents, Aunties & Uncles. Daisy started Year 1 today. Remember last year? She's grown up hasn't she? She loves me taking pictures of her, and this morning she was particularly thrilled. Although it's hard to tell, she really was excited about heading back to School.No … [Read more...]
Morning at the Fair
November 17, 2012 by 11 Comments
We had a big morning out at a local School fair doing all the things that you do.Watching bigger kids go on rides and have fun.Getting faces painted.Looking at baby animals.People watching.These three were particularly cute.Eating ice cream.And playing with new Dolly Varden's. Is that what they are … [Read more...]
Today…
November 16, 2012 by 2 Comments
I was reminded again about Community. About women. About age. And new friendships. About hard work. About the game of Bridge. About bread not working with my guts. And again, how glad I am that we are a part of this all. … [Read more...]
