RIP CAPTAIN 15/04/1997 - 02/10/2007

Rest In Peace

Darling Captain

15/04/97 - 02/10/07

Slowly backing out of the driveway through a dark thick sea fog at 5am on Tuesday morning this week, to my utter horror, I backed over our beloved Captain. He walked up the driveway to where his lifelong mate, Dash was, licked her face and laid down and passed away. I can hardly bear to think about it whilst at the same time, can't get it out of my mind. I keep seeing him toddle up to Dash for his goodbye kiss.

The master was in full force with his abuse and name calling for 2 hours. I am a murderer, among other choice names. I can't get the sight of his carrying on out of my mind either. When I got home on Wednesday night, he'd gone off for sleep over at his mate's place in big town then left a succinct message on the phone that he'll be staying til at least Saturday. Hopefully I will have pulled myself together by the time he gets back. Right now, I can't bear the thought of even looking at him and would love to be anywhere but here when he gets back.

I took Cappy to a hillside over looking a beautiful beach area, (where I'd spent 8 weeks in the camper-trailor a couple of years ago whilst land developement was going on next to our house), and I made a lovely grave that other animals wont be able to get to and buried him in his favourite blanket where he can forever look out to sea.

It's just so sad, Dash who used to bark at a fly to get our attention hasn't barked since Cappy's passing. I'm trying to keep a steady medium where I keep her close to me but at the same time not let her get away with any of her tricks because if you give the little minx an inch, she'll take four ks. We are having lots of cuddles.

Captain was ten years old...toy.

My Weekend

My Corey found it freezing in South Oz

Corey with our host Derek prior to them

serving up a sumptuous meal I simply

couldn't refuse. Yummmm!!!

The Mercedes Transit Van I drive around in all day.
Taken at sunrise.

The Transit at sunrise another view.

Hello One and All, (No I'm not talking to Tall Ships)....

Over my weekend, I drove across to Adelaide to catch up with my son Corey who flew in from Brisbane for a couple of days business. It was sooo great spending time with him. He and his mate Derek, (whose home we stayed in), spoilt me rotten as far a waiting on me hand and foot went. Well and truly fell off the wagon but the blokes had gone to so much trouble cooking for me that there was no way I was going to knock anything back.

I'm finding it trialsome getting back to my own food regime so I now understand properly the problems experienced by anyone who does fall off the wagon. Thank goodness I don't keep any "bad' foods in the house...I have no choice but to eat correctly. I do need to change around what I pack for lunches whilst on the road though as I found myself wanting a pasty, (of all things...never eat them), yesterday, so I guess my system is looking for something different. I'll have to give it some thought, perhaps start preparing some quiches etc.

We had gale force winds all over the peninsula yesterday and after all the holding onto the van door I was doing yesterday, so it wouldn't rip off the hinges and fighting with the steering wheel to keep the van on the road, I reckon my 'puppies' must be perkier with the workout my muscles got all day.


Keep Smilling...toy. xoxo

Flinders and Weight

Kanyaka Homestead

A couple of photos from my recent trip to the Flinders Ranges.

I took 731 photos all up. This amount is very conservative for me. I had no way of recharging camera batteries once I'd left Wilpena Pound so couldn't take many of the normal close-up shots. Here is just a taste.

Historical Kanyaka Ruins

Kanyaka Water Hole

One of the many views of the Ranges

Weigh-in

Weigh in this week was once more pleasing...91.05kgs, a loss of 700 grams. I am beginning to get excited now as it really looks like I'm going to be an 80's girl soon. Don't want to jump the gun yet though...

I think that helping my friend out is the best therapy ever for me as I am away from food sources all day. My food intake is always healthy, consisting of oats for a 3.45 am breaky, a choice of carrot, celery, fresh fruit, (apple, orange, kiwi fruit), and seeds/nuts/dried fruit for munchies throughout the day. Lunch usually consists of either half a 425 gram can of baked beans, or one or two boiled eggs, or a salad, all with a slice of rye bread. The night-time meal is always a healthy stir-fry or some other healthy dish prepared on my days off and by the time I've eaten a portion of that, I'm simply too tired to go looking for sweets or anything else, hence I have no chance to stuff anything un-healthy into my mouth and I am finding that I really and truly don't want to. My meal portions have well and truly halved or even more than halved for which I am really happy about. I was definately comfort eating. So you see, I have found myself in a position where 'cheating' simply isn't an option even if I wanted to.

I must admit that I am in a great mind set these days. I'm still getting a walk in on most days and though it's only for half an hour it is more intense as I don't want to fall by the wayside. All day long I am lifting, carrying, climbing in/out of the van, walking to and from drops, all of which gives me more exercise.

The Master returned from his 3 months sojourn last Wednesday and though he is his usual pessimistic self and complaining about the cold and lack of attention, I am working hard to hang on to my relaxed and happy outlook. I mustn't allow him to get me down again. We do these things to ourselves by allowing others to dictate our lives. I must stay strong...Being away from the house most of the time helps enormously.

I really miss all of my WWs friends but at least I'm still getting a chance to 'chat' now and again. Please accept my apology for not answering emails, I simply don't have time right now. I find that by posting in my blog, I am able to reach one and all at once.

Have a great day and Keep Smiling...toy. xoxo

Loch Ness and Weight

Sooo Cute

Gorgeous Face

Look what the lovely Raych sent to me when she visited Loch Ness in Scotland...

My very own Loch Ness Monster...He came to live with me a couple of weeks ago and keeps me company from his home on the shelf above my computer. How lucky and spoiled am I. I love my 'Raychness' to bits. Once again I am overwhelmed at such generosity.

Raych, I know how much pressure you were under with your finishing teaching, packing, moving to your Aunt's and the ensuing re-packing/sorting things to come back to Oz etc so for you even to be thinking of anyone else during this period is amazing, let alone someone who you'd met recently on the web. How very thoughtful of you to think of me whilst taking a breather from the stress. Thank you so very much sweet little dove...He puts a smile on my face and makes me feel warm and cuddly inside...he is the cutest little monster anyone could wish for. xoxo

Weigh-in

Weigh-in this morning found me with a 3 kg loss since my last post and 12.8 kgs all up. I now weigh 92.2 kgs. Whoo Hoo!!!
I know it's pretty slow shedding but I'm happy and this was a lovely suprise to keep me on the straight and narrow. My knickers are slipping down around my knees and I'm tripping over my crutch if not connected to braces...the knickers, that is...mind you I've had them since I came off of the ark so they're a tad stretched...I'm also back in smaller trackies...though, they were deemed large on the way up...

Haven't been able to frequent the boards due to being as busy as a bee right now, still gone from home by 4.30 am and not getting home til after 8.30 pm and barely get to turn the computer on but please know that you are all in my thoughts.

Hopefully next time I get a spare moment I'll get to visit all of your Blogs to catch up.

Keep Smiling...toy.xoxo

Meet Crystalem

Two moods of Crystalem.

First one is taken Hanging against

a white background.

Crystalem hanging in the window

against a grey sky

I'll take another on a sunny day
to show all of her colours.

I can't describe the suprise I got on handing across the 'parcel notice' at the P.O. to find the package was NOT for the master who'd bought himself yet another something whilst away but, indeed for ME...Fancy, a package for me....

I have quite fallen in love with 'Crystalem'. She moved into my home on Friday bringing with her a lovely box of note paper and a tin of teabags with 'witty sayings' tags, along with some kind, kind words in a card from Ems.

She is a delightful little addition to my life and I wander throughout the house holding her up to every window I come to, enjoying the kaleidoscope of happiness she brings into the room and into my heart. Still haven't found her a permanent position yet as I keep going to get her, she keeps me company in which-ever room I'm in. She doesn't mind me disturbing her all of the time, she simply emanates love.

Crystalem came in a great post pack with photos of Tasmania on it...I'm keeping the pack too.

Thank you so much Ems. I am overwhelmed and you have quite spoilt me.

Isn't my Crystalem beautiful?...toy. xoxo

Weigh In and Walk

Two kinds of Honey Eaters

In our area.

Oh, I was a bit disappointed with this morning's weigh-in initially as I thought I'd gained again...I am carrying a fair bit of fluid right now...but in fact...When I went to record it in my book, I discovered that indeed,...I HAVE LOST...YAAY...

I now weigh 95.2kgs. a 500 gram loss.

I am pleased with that little effort. I seem to be losing inches as well.

My Walk

I had a great walk this morning...went the usual route three times as I'm doing it in a faster time now and I want to stay out there for no less than an hour every time.
I take my iPod with me and I can tell you all that it has been the best motivator I could have bought. When I'm feeling lethargic it gets me going and I'm soon stepping out, if I start slowing down, thinking I'll head home, I change the song to an upbeat one and I'm off again and liking it.


It has come to the stage where I am walking quite fast and Monday and today, (went later yesterday so, a different route was taken to avoid traffic...yep, tend to chase cars lol), I found myself doing a slow jog to keep up with the beat, quite suprising myself and it was coming naturally without me even realising I was doing it 'til I felt my knees stressing a little. I slowed down but had a great big grin inside and out. I continued on with fast and slow spurts.



When I reached the end of the jetty...I always walk the jetty towards the tail-end of my walk because that's where the air is freshest and clears my sinuses further...I spent some time there doing aerobic type exercises...dancing to the music... for quite a while to the beat of Lee Kernaghan's 'Texas Qld 4385'... It's got a great beat for aerobics.
I was being so physical I almost ended up in the drink...As with all jetties, ours has a rail only on the one side...I had a little trip and came so close to the other side in my machinations that I was only just able to save myself from toppling over the edge...Next time I think I'll keep my eyes open...


To explain that further...I often stand facing into the wind with my arms stretched out at my sides and my eyes shut...I can 'fly' all over Oz...I just did it automatically as I was bouncing around and almost lost my balance...find myself doing it on my walks too when the wind hits me as I top a hill...Yep completely out of my tree...


I wanted to keep going but I was wet through...inside my clothes from sweat and outside from the sea mist...also I'd run into traffic if I didn't head off back home, undoing all the head clearing. I felt so alive when I reached home...My energiser batteries were still powering me...bouncin' off the walls, I was so hyped up...I'd been out for 1 hour and 40 mins...well done beverlyann...


Storm has reached us, need to get off the computer...




Everyone have a nice day...toy

My Head's In a Good Place

Point Avoid

Coffin Bay NP

Weigh-in 06/05/07: 97.4 kgs = GAIN 1.5kgs

(High Blood Pressure/Fluid retention)

Weigh-in 13/05/07: 96.2 Kgs = loss 1.2 kg

Weigh-in 26/06/07: 95.5 Kgs = loss .700 grms = 15 th Week

Weigh-in 27/06/07: 95.7kgs = Gain .200 grms. = 20th Week

Total Loss = 9.3 kgs.

Hopefully I'll stay in the zone now that I've got myself going again and the weight will shed more readily...touch wood!!!

Friday I bought an Ab King Pro and a Leg Magic on eBay. They were heaps cheaper than at the Global Shop Direct shop on TV, (which were both advertised in the morning so I got straight on line and checked ebay), and they are the genuine article. There's heaps of them there, I did a 'Buy it Now' deal as they were both the cheapest that way and they halved the freight on the second item.

My walk went really well yesterday. I’d gone a few hours later so it’d be warmer but going that late wasn't really a good idea re fumes but I figure if I keep away from the main street and boat ramp I should be ok in future. There seems to be less traffic around than usual...maybe the chilly weather is keeping tourists at bay.

I did the usual ‘circuit’ which used to take an hour but found that I’d only been out for 40 mins by the time I’d finished so, did it all again. I was slowing down by the time I was nearing the end with a bit of a hill on the last leg home so clicked my iPod to Lee Kernaghan's 'Boys from The Bush', turned it up and walked to the beat...I practically ran up to my place. Then I kept moving, whilst the song was still going, followed by a couple more, doing a few outside tasks before going in for a very late brekky.

Then both the dogs got bathed, trimmed and brushed, I cleaned out the garage and dog kennel etc. Cooked a pot of soup and had some for lunch which was partaken in the late afternoon.

I had a nasty fall whilst doing the garage. Didn't pick my feet up high enough and tripped falling headlong out of the back gate carrying a shovel full of sand that had blown into the garage.

Thankfully I landed on dirt but still, well and truly bit the dust very heavily. My left knee, wrist, elbow and shoulder all came in contact with the ground as I skidded along filling my gob with soil and I must have twisted as I went down. I did in my lower back, between the shoulders, my neck and my chest feels as though it's been crushed…hard to get a deep breath.
No skin off any where just skewed the skeleton in six different directions resembling a marionette dangling from strings and have possibly strained muscles everywhere, even my groin area is really hurting and it's not due to any pleasures I have been indulging in lol. I had a nice long bath before a late tea to loosen the muscles but didn't seem to have helped, still, it was lovely just soaking. First bath I've had for 4 years lol.

I put the massage machine on it but I still thought I’d be feeling it worse today...wasn’t looking forward to that at all....just when I was really back in the zone for walking.

Today surprisingly, I'm getting around ok. The massage and bath helped and I kept the electric blanket on low all night to keep my muscles relaxed. Might go to Bone Align to straighten out the greebies. Bet he tells me to stand erect and lengthen my neck.

Was determined to get out and walk this morning and though I missed most of the traffic, which was heaps better than yesterday, (I got away later than intended and most of the boats had been launched), everyone who saw me wanted to chat, so it took longer and the cardio wasn't pumping all the time. I'd get it up then run into someone, chat, get going and get it pumping again, meet someone else, chat and so on, throughout the walk.
Was quite surprised when one lady said she’d thought I’d left town as she’d only been seeing my hubby around town for ages, another said she’d not seen me for months and yet another said she hadn’t seen me for 3 years. Can you believe that? We all live just around the corner from each other in the tiniest town.
Everyone who stopped me were all so surprised to see me striding out through the town. I told them that I’d always been out and about before light and after dark to miss the fumes if I was out at all and it was their turn to be surprised that I was still doing it that way. I said I’m the town’s Night Stalker lol...hope nothing is ever broken into...they might begin to suspect me... I came away with nostrils full of various perfumes etc but even so, it was nice to see their genuine pleasure at seeing me. It put a smile in my heart.

My personal washing was then undertaken, followed by the washing of the doggy towels etc from yesterday and generally pottered around doing odd jobs all day.
My body still feels all bruised and is getting stiff again…probably from sitting here so long. Breathing is still a bit of a chore but heaps better than yesterday.
On the up side, my mind is in a good place and it feels as though I am losing some weight again…I hope so. My boobs are almost down to my knees which has removed a lot of wrinkles from my face and all of my pants, knickers, trackies, jeans and slacks are falling down…I’m forever heaving them up…time for some bindertwine…toy

Not Sure Of My Weight

Winter Sunset

Must admit it is sooo peaceful here at the moment. Just being able to do my own thing without getting growled at is quite liberating. I have still times when I'm really down but then I kick myself in the butt and perk up again. Getting out of the house will cure being in the dumps so as soon as the weather permits, I'll toss in my swag and go take some photographs, then I'll be great and raring to go again. No sense going whilst it is -6 degrees, raining and windy.

Not too sure how my weight is going as each time I weigh myself, I'm getting a different reading, (step on the scales, step of then back on again), and this is with my new scales. It was suggested that maybe the battery was flat from being in the shop for a long time. So I put in a new battery to no avail.

I got the scales book out last night, just to see If I was doing anything wrong,(really, what can one do wrong stepping on and off of scales, but I checked all the same). It actually says that if you should happen to get different readings, then your weight is between the two results so that's how I'll determine it from now on. If all fails read the instructions lol.

A bit ridiculous really isn't it. I know I haven't put on weight but just not too sure what I weigh at this moment. Will wait til my next weighin day and take it from there.

I've been sticking to all the correct foods throughout, except I had a heap of bread and butter pudding on the weekend, (using up older crumpets I found at the bottom of the freezer. Don't buy them now. Probably should have tossed them out but a sweet attack deemed I use them). Other that that, oh and some Italian Bread Sticks that a friend introduced me too a week ago, I've stayed on the straight and narrow.

Lack of exercising has been a big thing with me...my own fault, allowing my mood to drag me down and I stay in bed shutting the world out, but I'm back at it again now and in a happier frame of mind.


Keep Smiling...toy. xoxo

Winter Months

Sunrise over Little Yangie Bay

Coffin Bay NP

Yesterday the master left for warmer climes for the winter months. Traveling up to Townsville where he’ll stay for a week or so, then continue on to Cairns, staying there for the duration. He’s not sure how long he’ll be away, definitely 2 months.

I have decided to catalogue his trip via phone conversations and will present the finished product to him on his return. I think this will be a pleasant surprise for him.

The maid intends to utilize his absence to find beverlyann once more and regain a once positive outlook on life. I am resting up over the weekend with the intention of turning the house upside down next week steam cleaning and using my new ‘you beaut’ vacuum cleaner purchased last Thursday.
Once the house is sorted, I shall venture further afield for some full on camera clicking, weather permitting.

Looking forward to it…toy

Getting Back on Track

Little Yangie, Coffin Bay NP

The weather has necessitated me being on the computer for very short periods the past few weeks however, my journey toward a slimmer me continues.

Since the reported gain of 1.5 kgs in the last post which put my weight back up to 97.4kgs, I have been very slowly dropping back down to the previous 95.9 kgs again. The cause of the gain was indeed my blood pressure which had rocketed through the roof and water retention was at a maximum. This necessitated bed rest and my dissolving Nat Mur under my tongue again to settle my system back in order. I am in control once more.

Weigh-in 13/05/07 was 96.2kgs, a loss of 1.2 kgs.

Week 15:

Weigh-in 26/05/07 is 95.5 kgs, a loss of 700 grams.

This puts me 500 grams lighter than I was before the 1.5 kgs gain.

Total Loss since beginning my journey: 9.6 kgs.

Have to be happy with that hey? I am back on track.

My walking has been spasmodic due to a various factors but I have been compensating with other exercises both on days I haven’t walked as well as the days that I have.

Exercises Regime:

Walk = 1 hour.

Wall Push-ups, (joints won’t hold me on the floor), = 20

Bum Walks across floor forward and backward = 10 min

Elliptical Walker = As long as possible x 3tds at least. This ‘kills’ my knee joints so I get on it often for short periods. I figure it’s better than not doing it at all.

Can lift to shoulders, elbows bent, front = 20

Can lift to shoulders, elbows straight, side = 20

Gym Ball = Set of exercises which came with the ball. I also bought a book last week which was on special and is exclusively gym ball exercises so once I’ve had a chance to look at it I may add more to my session.

Thai Chi. I have a video: ‘Thai Chi for Arthritics’ which I have retrieved from the cupboard and am once again learning.

I have also pulled out a book dealing with stretching which I intend to utilize in the near future.


All is positive...toy

My Week or so

Red Banks

Situated north of Arno Bay and south of Cowell

on Eyre's Peninsila.

I climbed down and back up to get these photos.

The Cliffs are very high,

Varied in shape


Birdlife abounds
Pied Cormorants hunt for food


Colourful

With arches

Pied Cormorants

settle for a sleep

A whopping 1.4kg gain this week. Don't know where that came from. Didn't expect too lose much, if any at all. I was due for a 'stabilised' week but such a gain never entered my tiny grey cells. Don't 'feel' as though I've gained. Haven't jumped off the wagon as far as eating goes.

I wasn't able to walk on a couple of days in the past week due to a dicky, swelling knee and I've had to cut back to 30 - 45min walks the rest of the week, any longer and I'm limping again.

The only other changes have been that I've had a couple of stir fries with rice,(I usually have it without rice), I thickened a chicken and veg curry with Polenta rather than flour. used a pumpkin spread for my wraps and I've cut back on the water. For years I've been drinking up to nine litres a day. This is obviously too much so I made a concerted effort to cut it back and yesterday I was pleased that I only drank 4.5 litres. Quite a hard task actually.

Oh well, back at it this next week.

Haven't been able to get on line for ages. My ISP is absolutely useless, forever finding no connection then they just put their phone line on a 'busy' signal so you can't ring them.I'm connected with Active8 now so will cancel Dodo as soon as I can get them on the phone. They have stuffed up my email and active8 are still trying to sort out what the problem is, so for now, please use the yahoo addy I've sent. Raych and Vegie, haven't sent it to you yet, wanted to check the board to see if you're home again before doing so, which I'll do soon. It's bad enough having to turn the computer off due to windy or stormy weather without not being able to get on line when the weather is fine. mumble, mumble.


The Master is going away soon, Bairds Bay, western Eyre's Peninsula for a week or so then a couple of days home to pack up and off to Cairns for the winter. I've been told in no uncertain terms that I'm not welcome on either trip. He's sick to death of my condition. Wonder how he'd feel in my skin!!


Have had two great happenings in my world recently:

First of all Mary, (MARYB4), rang me a couple of weeks ago before she went away. Had a great chat and giggle. She's also sent me an SMS from a headland on the north coast of NSW in the vacinity of her farm and it sounds great in that area.

Also spent a great day out by the ocean with Vic, (VIC & TURT), on Anzac day. We talked, laughed, walked, lunched, laughed, talked, walked and generally had a great day. She and hubby were staying in Next Town South and she rang and asked if I'd like to come play the next day whilst her hubby was out fishing. After my walk and spending Anzac sunrise on the shores of the southern ocean thinking of all of the soldiers in my life over the years, I showered, breakfasted then into the car and off to play.

These two events did wonders for me just when I was about to slit my throat following a really bad few days with the master. Especially since both ladies were on holidays.
How wonderful of them to think of me at such a time.

Weigh In

Silver Eye South-Eastern Form

taken at Glen Forest

Small Regent Parrot

taken at Glen Forest

Rainbow Lorikeet taken at Yallunda Flats,

the same area as the toadstools.

Starting weight: 105 kg

Last week: 98.7 kg = Loss 6.3 kg

This week: 95.9 kg = Loss 2.8 kg.

9 g to 1st goal.

I am quietly pleased with my progress so far. Obviously the walking is doing wonders though disappointingly I've missed out yesterday and this morning...My right knee is playing up a tad and I find I have a small limp so deemed it prudent not to push it. This a.m. it seems to have improved and by tomorrow I'll be back out there.

As I can't afford to purchase any plan, I've simply returned to my good eating habits and cut out all of the foods that obviously don't agree with my system. I've stopped the comfort eating and have returned to fruit. I find that I am feeling better within myself and don't head for my hidey hole quite so often or as deep when situations occur that sent me there prior to beginning my journey.

With regards to my height measurement, I've come to the conclusion that the Doc must have recorded it incorrectly as I've always noted it as being 172cms...not 182cms, the shrinkage to 167cms though 5cms, is more believable and we do tend to shrink up to 4cms as we age.

1.4kg to 10% loss...YAAAY.

YAAY!!! Scales

Sunset at Little Yangie, Coffin Bay National Park

At Last my scales have arrived and they are the ones that I particularly wanted and not my 2nd choice. Wouldn't you know it, a pilot's license is required to drive them. However, my details are as follows:

Starting Weight: 105 kgs

Current Weight: 98.7 kgs.

1st goal: 95 kgs

2nd Goal: 10%

Initial Aim: 80kgs. Then I'll decide accordingly.

I've obviously lost a bit of weight since first arriving at the Boards as I was definately 105kgs a week prior. Weighed at the Docs.

I dug out my record book from 2004 and it's interesting to note that on 29/06/04 I weighed 80kgs...no more records after that. I tend to look skeletal below 80 ks. Sunken eye sockets, prominent, boney cheek bones, ribs poking out, boobs dripping like dangly earings down around my knees, stomach and butt even lower etc.
I'd begun my weight loss journey at 98ks in Feb of that year. My height was 182cms. now I am only 167cms. That's a huge shrinkage. The Master, (hubby), measured me this time whereas the Doc. measured me last time. I expected some shrinkage but not that much but the master ensures me he measured me correctly...and he's been a cabinet maker all his working life...so surely he's got it correct. Hmmmm.


I was really chuffed the other day. My WB and I walked 9.692ks, (according to our pedometers) and even taking the .692ks off for general jolting of the peds, it's still 9ks. It almost killed us but the good thing is, when one of us began to sag the other kept us going and we seemed to take it in turns. She hurts going up hill and I hurt going down lol, so there is always one of us going ok when the other is struggling...a good mix.

Had to make a trip to Big Town last week so haven't been at the boards much lately, riding out another detox period. Hope to head there today.

I only walked for 45 mins this a.m. and have given the pedometer the flick because I'm sure it's not working correctly, there's too big a discrepency between WBs and mine.

Fairyland for Ems

I know it's a fairy, couldn't find an elf.

The Elf and the Dormouse

by Oliver Herford, 1863-1935 (published in the 1800's)

Under a toadstool crept a wee Elf,

Out of the rain to shelter himself.

Under the toadstool, sound asleep,

Sat a big Dormouse all in a heap.

Trembled the wee Elf, frightened,

and yet Fearing to fly away lest he get wet.

To the next shelter--maybe a mile!

Sudden the wee Elf smiled a wee smile,

Tugged till the toadstool toppled in two.

Holding it over him, gaily he flew.

Soon he was safe home, dry as could be.

Soon woke the Dormouse--"Good gracious me!

Where is my toadstool?" loud he lamented.

--And that's how umbrellas first were invented.

Scales

Came across a field of Fungi in a beautiful little area not far from here which I frequent. There's a small creek which meanders for miles, lots of eucalypts and the bird life is abundant.

Today on the dot of 9 am I dialed the Harris Scarfes mail order line and ordered my, you beaut Digital Scales, a much needed Woollen Underlay for the bed and a Mattress Protector. Excellent prices, heaps off the normal price. Even so, I'll not be eating for the next couple of weeks. will have to live off of stored up blubber.

I'm told they'll take up to 14 days to get here and are subject to availability. I shall be optimistic that there'll still be some left, even though the mail orders department didn't open for three hours after the personal shopping sale started. I only had to wait about 3 minutes before being 'served'. I did give them a second choice of scales if the one's I ordered aren't available but they aren't as good as the ones I want.

YAAAY Em

Honey Eaters are abundant on the Peninsula.

After many attempts at adding links how I wanted them, I have succeeded. Thanks Em for your guidance the other day. It wasn't turning out how I wanted it so I kept going back to your instructions...Obviously I'm a slow learner...and suddenly ALL of your instructions clicked and..Woohoo... my list of links looks as pretty as everyone elses. In your directions, you specifically directed me to: 'then name them underneath in the new site name...ie...vegie's blog', but dumbo me kept missing it and couldn't work out why I was getting all of your addresses instead of your names...I was putting your names in the Title box...thick as a brick and umpteen times heavier...
By the way...this am my, 'can't make their mind up' scales told me I now weigh 87kgs. Oh wouldn't I be ecstatic if I did. Pipe dreams for now...one day I will but have to get rid of the other 574kgs first. I actually reckon I'd be around 105kgs at the mo.

Hope you are enjoying your Easter. xoxo

Sunrise Over a Dark Sea

The Morning Sky:

I set out for my morning walk before the sun gets up in the morning. That way I am always treated to the many different moods of the sky as she enrobes each day. This morning was quite overcast with rain-laden clouds, but ooh, what a performance was the awakening of the sun. I am so blessed to be living in Australia. Every day wears a new gown where-ever you are.

My journey is going well…I think…still no weigh-ins. Harris Scarfes have scales on sale from 6 a.m. onwards I only hope there are some left at 9 a.m when Mail Orders begin.

Back to my journey. I am feeling better physically in my body, my step seems lighter, stride wider and my joints may be a tad looser. Whilst in detox during the past week there was only one morning when I couldn’t get myself out of bed for my walk and when I was able to surface, I kept wanting to go walking then, but couldn’t due to all of the holiday-makers arriving in town for Easter. I did fleetingly think about driving out to a more distant beach but that would have been terribly irresponsible of me, to get behind the wheel when I’m not on top of things. I found it really interesting that I ‘craved’ all day for my walk. A step in the right direction. Got on the elliptical walker for many short periods throughout the day to compensate.

On my morning walks, I zig zag through the town which provides uphill, level and downhill giving great workouts for my legs and joints.
If I have my camera with me I step it out for the first half hour then take any pics which may arise then after sunrise, I step it out for another half to three quarters of an hour which is mostly uphill as I'm heading home.
If I don't have the camera and when my WB is with me, we zig zag through the town til WB has had enough then I usually zig zag a bit longer before heading back uphill to home. All in all, I am satisfied that my walks are helping. Following are some photos of this a.m's walk.

Sunrise at the Jetty:

Dark Clouds at Sunrise:

Eyes in Sky: