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December 10, 2014

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Wiped out Wednesday


Hi guys..well what a month it has been..we have been running a revolving door to the vets with Dinnermintz,Pickles,Marbles,Forrest and then Doc..
To say between this and yard work and Christmas preparation I am tired is an understatement.
Hubby has at the same time been working ridiculous hours some days 21 hours and travelling interstate to the point that neither of us remember where he is at times…sheesh. I think he is in Sydney…I think..

We are having the family up a week before Christmas and so if you think you are behind…then it’s ok..i am even more behind hahaha 🙂

The weather has been odd, we had some really stinky hot days then back to the heater..now it is warming up again and quite humid at night..great when you have internal combustion giving you trouble at the best of times.
The garden needs a pruning again as things have grown like mad, my tomatoes are coming along really well and once we can fence the whole part off from the pups the other beds will be planted out with Zucchinis (I love the flowers stuffed) ,cantaloupe, capsicums,chillies,peas,lettuce,corn,pumpkin,squash,spaghetti squash and a heap of other goodies…my greatest joy is to get my hands in the soil.

My camera decided to have a little hissy fit the other night…and I have to get it to the camera shop to be looked at..it seems ok but there is clearly something up with it..since it is my lifeline to sanity I was a tad unimpressed to say the least..i almost went into a panic mode..
But I had words with it and took it out and managed to calm my farm with some shots outside..nature..i thank you ..you always remind me my problems are smaller than they really seem..
Have a great day everyone..i need sleep…flying solo with 4 cats and 2 dogs and 3 sheep and 11 acres of scrub is weighing heavily on my mojo:)

A backyard visitor..a new species too number 51!

A backyard visitor..a new species too number 51!

A Cockatoo having a cheeky drink from the sheeps water

A Cockatoo having a cheeky drink from the sheeps water

At a good 9 foot tall now I was so excited to see a pink Hollyhock make an appearance

At a good 9 foot tall now I was so excited to see a pink Hollyhock make an appearance

Mum..bub and a peaceful moment

Mum..bub and a peaceful moment

What a lovely way to calm myself

What a lovely way to calm myself

Oops..i was spotted

Oops..i was spotted

72 thoughts on “Wiped out Wednesday”

  1. Ooooooh bubbie Kangaroo!!! Now that just made mom smile…and trust us she hasn’t been doing a lot of it lately. *SIGH* mom says although she doesn’t have the revolving vet door to contend with, she is just as far behind in her Christmas prep, usually by this time all her presents are bought, the tree is up and she is planning her baking agenda for when she goes on leave…not this year, not a single item has been checked off her list. HO-HUM.
    Wally & Sammy
    xoxo

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    • Wally and Sammy..i so get where mum is at…urghhhhhh I have been super behind..all I did today was make up little boxes of goodies for the place settings..an then plonk down and try and get my menu sorted..have the theme..have the ideas..have the lack of mojo hahaha 🙂 I fear I have got the bah humbugs bwahahaah 🙂 but yes stepping out and seeing bub out if the pouch having a scratch and stretch with the family..made my day..i will try and pop more roo pics up of bubbas to make mum smile ok 🙂 loves to all Fozziemum xxx

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  3. You get some well deserved rest and no worries we see you when we see you. Catch your breath as we will all be here whenever you have time. Your place looks lovely. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  6. Beautiful pictures sweet Bev. Loved seeing the kangaroos again. Sure hope you have gotten some rest and you get some more. Hugs!

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  8. Beautiful pictures as always my friend. Snorts – my mommy said the other day, “What day is it?” I think you are having more moments than she is on that. Please remember to breath and get rest. Life is hectic – but we don’t need you to be sick either 🙂 ❤ XOXO – Bacon

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  9. Love the picture of the joey with its arm stuck straight out. Gosh I hope I can do them justice, just started covering the armature. Thanks for taking a moment and inviting us in to your life…as insanely busy as it is.

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    • I think you will do a fabulous justice to them sweets 🙂 and yes that arm..so cute watching their behaviours..seems she/he had an itch…and I am happy to share my sane and insane moments 🙂 loves BEVX XX

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  10. I don’t know how you do it. That is a lot. Absolutely Wipe Out Wednesday, and Thursday, and Friday. Love the last shot with you and the Joey both surprised. Have a calmer day tomorrow.

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    • Thanks sweets 🙂 I think I juts keep pluggin away..and I do adore the joeys 🙂 so adorable..and very bravely curious woth mum and the family close by 🙂 I plan on a calmer day today..she says 😉 much loves Fozziemum xxx

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  11. the cam has an ouchie too? that nearly sound like: et tu Brute? I hope Mr. Normal comes to you soon and you can find some moments for a deep breath. I love Hollyhocks, sadly it seems that they dislike our back yard, all plants were goners by now :o( the look of the baby-roo in the last picture is priceless :o)

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    • Easy I am having words with my camera..i am hoping it can be serviced and feel better..if not..well after the revolving vet door I don’t see a replacement on the cards….urghh..it is a shame your plants have become goners..i thought these Hollyhocks would..i grew them form seed..when they became small seedling I went to plant hem dropped the whole thing n the verandah lost half of them and the others I planted looked tragic..remember Charlie browns xmas tree..saddest look ever..but they survived winter the rabbits the cats and dogs.and now like giant bean stalks..and yes that bubba roo is a cutie alright 😉 and glad they are safe here..i have done nothing but drive past dead young roos and joeys n the highway…too sad..:(

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    • Aww thankyou so much 🙂 they are exotic to me too hahahah..I never tire of the roos and I can imagine they cheer a cold day up for folks overseas..much as the snow and ice pictures cool me down when I see them 🙂 hugs Fozziemum xx

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  14. OMC Fozziemum dat little joey looks like hims wavin’ in dat first foto. MOL Dat’s a pawsum shot and so cute. sounds like yous weally busy. Weez not knmow how yous do it all. Good luck to ya’. Wave at da joey fur us. 🙂

    Luv ya’

    Dezi and Lexi

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  15. We so apologize that with our WordPress glitch we have not been around, but….I spent hours working on it the other night, found the problem and now ALL of the WP blogs I was following are back in my inbox! I pray that all of the animals are restored to good health and feel awful that I was out of the loop with all that was going on. Sending you much love and (((hugs))))

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    • Damn WP..always something…grrrrr thanks sweets and do not apologise… I have been in and out due to the vet visits..kind of zaps your desire to blog…but so far they are all back to being ok…touch wood….. huge hugs and loves to you all Bev xxxxx

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    • Layla thanks..yes a malfunctioning camera …not good…I am so glad some summer pics can help to make you feel less wintery..the veggies are gong to be so welcome..i have missed having them as they were kind of last on the list after animal safe enclosures..3 years and finally the beds are in I am a happy girl! much love and hoping you are feeling better each and every day…Bev xxx

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    • Hi Sue Thankyou so much…so places call them courgettes here too and the eggplants aubergines..just depend I guess they still taste the same 🙂 I am super proud of the Hollyhocks and the fact they are even alive is amazing! I am sure all plans will come together as they always do..even last minute and thankyou so much for your gorgeous xmas card 🙂 yours is somewhere in the skies as we speak! and I will of course be sending all the stamps our way again 🙂 much loves to you and sweet Polly, Bev xxxx

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  18. bev…..when it rains it pours, so the saying goes and while I hope you get rain…..this summer for the growth of your plants and veggies; I hope the pouring of troubles quits. and if your camera is on the
    fritz and you still manged these beautiful shots……you’ve graduated class with an A +++++++++++++ ….hope phil’s life calms down too ~~~

    ♥♥♥♥♥ loves..laura

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    • Laura thank you 🙂 I am kind of over the dramas..and the camera..well that just freaked me out..kept coming up with Error shutter release blah blah..it needs to behave..seems to be a night time issue..as so far it has been behaving..Phil hopefully has some quieter time ahead as he has hopefully finally got these putzes in the other states trained up to do the jobs they are supposed to do..having said that who knows…he is beyond tired poor thing…thanks for the lovely compliments on the pics..they were not the best as I was having a problem with some settings but still that bubba..what a sweetie 🙂 loves and hugs Bev ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

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  19. Lovely photos Bev. How wonderful to have hollyhocks. The last week we’ve had stormy weather and some nice rain up here which means I haven’t had to bucket from the dams in ridiculous humidity. The nights have been unusually warm as they used to always cool down nicely, so sleep is not so easy. I think I heard my new butcher bird baby yesterday morning. My favourite little friends. Also watched a young channel billed cuckoo through binoculars which probably some smaller birds have raised at the cost of their own. We never see sparrows here. Off to town today to send off Christmas parcels.

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    • So glad you have had a break form bucket duty..urghhh indeed there have been a lot of storms all around..i am glad you have some Butcher birds to entertain you too and yes those cuckoos are pretty canny at getting others to do their dirty work hahaaha….have a great day and good luck in town! crazy time of year…urghhhh hugs Bev xx

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  20. Poor Bev……never a moment to just RELAX although it looks like you were able to capture some nice photos in between visits to the vet! The hollyhocks are magnificent – well done on those………love the baby roo – he’s so cute and no doubt his Mum thinks so too. We hope everyone including YOU can at least have a “normal” amount of hubbub for the holidays this time….you need a bit of a rest and certainly a break from vet visits……we’re sending HOPE for that!

    Hugs, Pam and Sam

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    • Pam thanks 🙂 I am super happy with the Hollyhocks..nearly lost them all and to see they survived from seed and then being upspilled all over the verandah and then Winter and the rabbits..they are my pride and joy…of course pride before a fall so tell no one I said that hahaha 🙂 the roo is adorable..i always just want to smooch those fuzzy wuzzy ears 🙂 would end in tears for sure 😉 and yes..touch wood….bubble wrap for them all now!! Hugs and loves Bev xx

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  21. Well, it is the silly season! Everything seems to speed up. Glad you’ve had rain, even if you have to prune. Same thing here.

    Little Roo is growing!

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  23. I thought I was behind…maybe not so much, lol…I have stopped worrying about this time of year. I have had enough to deal with & at this point if someone gets their ‘knickers in a twist’ oh well…
    Mind you being Jewish has its perks, heheehee….
    Love the photos & I am thrilled you stopped to smell the hollyhocks, haha….
    Tthat 51st bird looks like some kidn of Thrush….could I be close???
    I can see you putting out an APB on hubby….I had to do that when my 4th hubby went missing on a trip out to British Columbia…it was quite mebarrassing altho the Police were so kind to me. It took the RCMP to find hubby after a very long week….
    Love Serri-Ellen x0x0x0

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    • I don’t blame you sweets 🙂 peeps can go hang 🙂 I don’t know what the birdie is I have to check my birdie book..hubby is home now…well what’s left of him…urghhh revolving doors everywhere,,,,yikes 🙂 loves and hugs BEV XX

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    • Haahaahhah I bet they would ! they make the pups here blow up! I am trying to chill a bit more ..and pace myself..best intentions and all..and you are so right..eventually nuts has to leave… 🙂 hugs Fozziemum xxx

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    • Thanks Annie..i will slow down and start fru fruing the place 🙂 hahaahah…and yes he has landed back home and still on the phone from the airport all the way home..and through dinner…grrrrr. 🙂 xxx Bev

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  31. I love the Hollyhock. My grandmother’s barn had all colors growing around the front. Every time I see your pictures of the kangaroos I think of them with boxing gloves and telling to you to put I’m up less have a go.
    Thanks for stopping by my blog
    Sweet William The Scot

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    • Indeed they are stunning flowers and obviously very strong 🙂 hahaahh yep I hope one day I am not challenged to a boxing match..it would end badly for me! am so glad you are on the mend and home where you need to be 🙂 loves Fozziemum xxx

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  33. Whenever I feel like I’m behind, I just come visit you and I don’t feel so bad! Haha. Seriously, everyone is on the mend now, right? Having the furries not feeling well is the worst, and so stressful.
    The photos are beautiful. There is nothing like the beauty of Mother Nature to help us feel a bit better, is there? Hope your camera stops misbehaving though!
    Hope things settle down so you can relax and enjoy your company for Christmas!
    xxoo

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  34. It sounds like it has been a bit of a merry-go-round there! I sure hope things have settled down & hubby is home & you can spend quality time together! I have been busy with the blog & Dharth & the nasty Bladder/Kidney infection….ho ho ho…..LOL.
    Much love, S-E. ❤ ❤

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