it has been quite awhile since I blogged.. Maureens death has affected me more than I thought it would.. such a loss to me - I cannot believe that I will not hear her voice on the end of the phones saying 'hi sweetie, how are you?' - that makes me sad.. so I allow my self to grieve by tucking myself under my crocheted blanket when I need to cry.
after a very wet summer - one where temperatures didn't go above 27 degrees celsius, autumn has arrived.. in the lengthening of shadows, that hue that autumn casts on early afternoon, the currawongs and magpies are back across in the old pine trees, and the trees have begun to put on their autumn finery in readiness for the Autumn Ball.. where all trees here in the mountains dress in vibrant colours of magenta, bronze, gold,red and orange. before the snuggle down during winter, planning for the next Springtime Gala..
yes, it seems a long time since i have been here to tell of life at Avalon - lots has been happening ...
we have done a bathroom renovation and retiled our kitchen, painted the bedroom and outside we have created vegie gardens
after a very wet summer - one where temperatures didn't go above 27 degrees celsius, autumn has arrived.. in the lengthening of shadows, that hue that autumn casts on early afternoon, the currawongs and magpies are back across in the old pine trees, and the trees have begun to put on their autumn finery in readiness for the Autumn Ball.. where all trees here in the mountains dress in vibrant colours of magenta, bronze, gold,red and orange. before the snuggle down during winter, planning for the next Springtime Gala..
yes, it seems a long time since i have been here to tell of life at Avalon - lots has been happening ...
we have done a bathroom renovation and retiled our kitchen, painted the bedroom and outside we have created vegie gardens
and our chook pen..
3 little bantam hens are now making their home in a nice new coop...
their names: Mary, Mary and the other Mary. they are sweet, still not old enough to lay but at last learning to peck at the comfrey leaves i throw them and enjoy dust baths in the morning sun. eventually I would like to get two more hensI have planted a Dutch Medlar in my front yard - my first choice was a lemon tree, but the climate is too cold here for a lemon - so I searched the local nurseries for a small fruit tree and found an old european tree that was common years ago - the dutch medlar bares fruit much like a persimmon - and lovely jellies and jams can be made from it.
Autumn Equinox has come ~ celebrated here very quietly with a red candle burning in front of my statue of Mary. quiet and calm.
my Cornwall trip plan is coming along well.. we are flying to Holland for about a week, then catching a ferry to UK where we will travel around for about 2 months, spending the majority of the time in Cornwall. I am so hoping to catch up with some blogging friends along the way.
this morning, Joe and I are off in our motor home - travelling north to visit Harry [who is turning 4 today!!] and Charlie.. cannot wait!
I have set up a travel-blog for when I am travelling.. if you want to follow along please do! wherever she goes....
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Have fun on your trip!
A medlar tree, that sounds great. You have to let them rot a little I've heard and then they are supposed to be good.
Are you coming to The Netherlands ???? That is so exciting. Where are you going in The Netherlands ???
I would love to hear from you !!
Hi Robyn it's me again. I would love to follow your travel blog, but it says I have to be invited ; )
Hugs from The Netherlands.
You've been very busy! It probably helps a bit to keep busy when you're dealing with grief. And having the Cornwall trip to look forward to is great. I know you're going to enjoy that. Daisy is looking down and smiling on you.
HI robyn tried to follow you on your travels but do not have permission. have a fun time seeing your grandson Harry - how the yrs have flown! is he going to kindy yet?
enjoy your motoring around it sure is pretty over in the eastern states - now that Ive been I know. Is it very wet where they are, seeing how much rain youve all had?
I am so excited for you! How wonderful...the hens are beautiful! I can't wait to hear more. You'll be traveling when it's winter, then? The winter here was very temperate and the spring has moved almost into Summer temperature here. It sounds as though we've had the same weather even though our seasons are opposite. I need to tell you I love you. Yep. That's it.
Loss brings its own colour of grief! It is great to hear your voice again here. Allow yourself the process of mourning - my heart is with you. Here Mabon has also come and gone. I would love to travel with you and will sign up! I will be in Glastonbury the first week of October - I am sooo looking forward to it as well! blessings on your journey
So sorry to hear of the loss of your friend dear Robyn. Hope you can find emotional shelter in the warm surroundings of your home,and
comfort in the domesticity of those lovely chooks you've featured here. I look forward to hearing about your travels both here and plans for your future travel overseas.
Dear Robyn,
Glad to see you back, very sad for your loss.
Visited Katoomba last week, we went to Frou Frou. It was a cool dsy but I was comfortable in short sleeves, while watching the tourists in their coats shivering. Perhaps it's a sign that I am meant to become a local one day. We play pick the local in winter there, tourists are mostly rugged up so much they can barely move.
Perhaps on one of my trips there we might be able to meet up.
Sending you lots of love and light my sweet blog friend.
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