More from the property

Here are the rest of the photos I took around the property.

Poinsettia. These also come in cream and a lovely dusky pink.

You wouldn't want to sit on this baby.

Not sure what these are, but they quite often grow along the side of the road. Here they're growing along the side of the driveway.

Vibernum. The red leaves are new growth. This is actually a hedge.

I think this is a type of Monstera. Whatever...it's taller than I am (163 cm).

A pedestal fish pond (complete with guppies) with dwarf papyrus and water lilies.

I am only working one day in the city this week...tomorrow is a public holiday...People's Day. It's for the Exhibition (Ekka) ie, when the country comes to the city. Unfortunately, due to this flu epidemic that we're in the throes of, people are staying away in their droves...apparently.

Sooooo...I think I may go avisiting tomorrow to see Younger Daughter and the kids. Haven't seen them for a day or two so it'll be nice to catch up.

Had a phone call from Mum on Sunday. I was telling her about Cooper's latest trick. We have a game show here called "Deal or No Deal" and he goes around saying "No Deal!". It's so cute. Mum was telling me about my cousin's grandson, who is a little older than Cooper, who lifts his cup of milk in the time honoured way and says "Sheers!" Kids are so funny at this age when they're learning to talk and they are such mimics...we really have to be careful what we say!

Nick and Mayo flew to Holland yesterday so Elder Daughter was a bit tearful. Can't say I blame her...he's her firstborn and flying the nest well and truly...to the other side of the world. I must admit I felt a bit down, but hey! We can save up and go and visit. They move into their house this week, so they have a lot to look forward to and there will be room for the Aussie relllies to come and stay. Yeah!

That's it for today. Keep well.