We cheer in the full tanks, being fully reliant on tank water and relish the opportunities for our new plants and shrubs to be nourished. The camellias are starting to flower while they continue their steady but slow growth.
Being fully booked mainly with families, we go off to the Lifeline Bookfest to find more games and books for those rainy days. Gigantic rows of books/games/DVD's line the Brisbane Convention Centre and before long we have collected our fill. Back to the car we trundle with our stash, knowing there will be weeks of blissful reading.
Fortunately with all our trees at the back of the property, I am able to collect many pine cones to stock pile.
The wood burner is used constantly while we settle in for the winter.
The little opportunity shop which opens a couple of times a week at the old school Hall in Beechmont is great for finding treasures. I have a collection of crockery, jam jars and sundries while chatting to the lovely local person I meet. Church services are next door and the local craft ladies meet regularly. Tea and scones are served on embroidered cloths near the old kitchen. Each table has a small vase of fresh flowers. How I love this country life.
No comments:
Post a Comment