Monday, 11 September 2017

Here & Now 15

It is getting very close to the end of the school term here and I am now impatiently waiting for the school holidays to begin. We have had our fair share of illness this past term and so I am hopeful that our upcoming holidays will be filled with wellness and here-at-home happiness. Contentment that will no doubt come from days with no set plans that can unfold on spontaneous whims. 

 A gorgeous Grevillea flower on the tree outside our bedroom door.
A posy of pink sweet peas from the garden.
Bell-shaped blooms on the "Roaring Meg" climber.
A deep red geranium growing in a pot.

 A lollipop pink Grevillea flower.

Loving //  All the pretty pink and red flowers that are in bloom in our garden right now.
Eating //  Sweet, locally grown strawberries with a dollop of cream.
Drinking //  Fresh filtered water as often as I remember to.
Feeling //  Impatient for the holidays to begin after what has been a long school term.
Making //  A hand-stitched tote bag in chocolate brown linen with a soft cotton lining.
Thinking //  We need rain, and bucket loads of it, because it is so very dry here.
Dreaming //  Of warm Spring Sundays down by the river.
Sarah, over at Say, Little Hen, is hosting this lovely blog link-up once again. You can visit her and see her beautiful photos at the link above. You'll find others sharing their own Here & Nows for September there too. 

Meg




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  1. Cheryl11 September 2017 at 06:48

    The flowers are so beautiful, it's lovely to see Spring again. My mandarine tree was swarming with bees yesterday, and my youngest son and I just stood next to it and watched and listened, it was magic.
    Just yesterday I started filling a 2L jug with water and leaving it on the kitchen bench, it's a great visual reminder to drink. I didn't get through it yesterday, but it's a start.

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    1. Meg11 September 2017 at 06:53

      The bees are really active at the moment here too. It's lovely to stand or sit and watch them go about their really important work. I find it a really calming thing...unless I'm trying to photograph them! Leaving a jug out is a good memory jogger, we tend to drink lots of water here because we don't drink much else but lately I've found that I've been feeling a little dehydrated at the end of the day. I think it's cause I've been relief teaching quite a bit and forget in the hurly burly of the classroom. Have a lovely day, Cheryl. Meg:)

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  2. admin11 September 2017 at 07:03

    I'm also enjoying the bright colours popping up everywhere Meg. Your flowers look lovely. My favourite are those sweet peas. I hope you get some rain soon.
    Two more weeks left of term 3 - yippee. Even though they're busy with our son working, catching up with some of their friends and visiting grandparents it is just such a great break. Pyjama mornings will happen, long breakfasts together, family time and a break from the routine. Not long now, hang in there.
    Kylie

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    1. Meg11 September 2017 at 13:47

      Pyjama mornings are just great, aren't they! I just love the more relaxed feel to days when you don't have to go anywhere if you don't want to! Meg:)

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  3. Kathy11 September 2017 at 08:36

    Aren't Grevilleas so pretty. Sienna is on her 4 day intensive music program this week (she plays the flute) then a concert on Thursday night. Friday is crazy sock, crazy hair day on Friday. James has his end of season footy presentation tomorrow night. This week is always busy for us.

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    1. Meg11 September 2017 at 13:48

      It does sound busy! My son has a school concert on Thursday night too with a dress rehearsal on Wednesday so it's a very full week. Meg:)

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  4. Sherri11 September 2017 at 10:01

    Here and now I am thinking of Banjo. We dropped him off at the vets this morning - its castration day for him.

    Your flowers look lovely. I planted some tiny ranunculus from a punnet into the garden a few weeks back. They are still really small plants but are ready to flower. I am looking forward to seeing what colours they are. I don't think our climate zone is ideal for them - but they are such a pretty flower that I don't mind if I only end up growing runts.

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    1. Meg11 September 2017 at 13:49

      Ranunculus are very pretty, Sherri. I love their jewel-like colours. Hope Banjo's "procedure" went well. Meg:)

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  5. Say Little Hen11 September 2017 at 10:24

    I can almost smell those sweet peas from here Meg - yum! I love grevillias, they are such pretty flowers.
    I hope you get some rain! It's very dry here too, I think the whole state could do with s good downpour.

    Thanks so much for joining in again!
    Sarah x

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    1. Meg11 September 2017 at 13:50

      My Mum lives on the Tablelands, Sarah, a bit further west than you I think, and she was saying on the phone just how very dry everything is. I hope you get rain soon too. Meg:)

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  6. Anonymous11 September 2017 at 12:25

    The flowers are all so beautiful Meg! I hope you have a peaceful and joy-filled school holidays, without any illness. It's not nice being sick! Megan x

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    1. Meg11 September 2017 at 13:52

      The flowers are very pretty, all out for Spring. The lorikeets love them! Meg:)

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  7. Nanna Chel11 September 2017 at 14:41

    When I was still working at a school I used to look forward to the end of each term even though the weeks used to fly past so quickly. Those sweer peas must smell delightful, Meg. I should grow them one year.

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    1. Meg11 September 2017 at 16:00

      The sweet peas have all been pinks this year, Chel. They smell lovely. It must be very pretty up in your part of the world at the moment with the Carnival of Flowers coming up. Meg:)

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  8. Green in Real Life12 September 2017 at 07:14

    Lovely flowers! Fresh fruit and berries are still a long wait away here - my strawberries haven't even blossomed yet. If I could send you some of our rain I would gladly share - it is so soggy here. Hopefully the weather is kind to you this spring/summer and brings balance your way.

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    1. Meg12 September 2017 at 11:16

      It's forecast to be a hot, dry Summer so send over as much rain as you can spare!! I bought the strawberries we are enjoying at the moment from our little organic market. While I have grown some strawberry plants this year, the fruit has been very tiny ... perhaps lack of rain. Enjoy your strawberries when they ready! Meg:)

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  9. Chris 12 September 2017 at 11:01

    I hear you Meg, I'm ready for the school holidays too. Eldest came home yesterday, with paperwork for next year's subjects. That's when it dawned on me, she's starting year 10! And my youngest, is starting his first year of Prep.

    I'm ready for the next holidays too, over Christmas, so we can enjoy the last few months as we "used to be". They grow up so fast. I like all your pictures, and I second the rain notion. Would dearly love some here too. :)

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    1. Meg12 September 2017 at 11:20

      They do grow up so quickly! Our son is growing taller by the day! Soon, he'll zoom past me, I'm sure. We are planning on lots of time at home and a few little outings to favourite places. Simple, happy things. Enjoy your holidays too! Meg:)

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  10. Julie12 September 2017 at 11:07

    I bet those sweet peas smell divine, I am very intrigued by your roaring meg climber, such a beautiful colour.

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    1. Meg12 September 2017 at 11:23

      Roaring Meg is a native climber, Julie, and I was so glad when I found it. It grows on wire mesh that we have as a safety feature near the bottom of our front stairs. Before I found it, hardy plant that it is, I had tried a few different climbers, including wisteria, all of which died. Yes, the sweet peas do smell absolutely delicious! I adore them. Meg:)

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  11. ezgi13 September 2017 at 21:16

    Such a beautiful flowers.. They make me really happy. I have a red geranium flower at home.. I love it. So beautiful blog, I am soo happy to follow you and I can feel the Australian summer :)
    xxx
    Ezgi

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    1. Meg14 September 2017 at 07:21

      It will definitely be a hot Australian summer, Ezgi, perhaps a bit too hot! I love red geraniums too, aren't they just beautiful! I am looking forward to exploring your blog too as I only had time for a quick look yesterday...something to look forward to this weekend. Meg:)

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  12. elizabeth ann clawson16 September 2017 at 05:20

    pinks and reds together are my favorite <3

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    1. Meg16 September 2017 at 06:08

      Those are the colours catching my eye as I walk around my garden at the moment, Ann. All different shades of pink and red adding colour to what is, at present, a very dry landscape. Meg:)

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