tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post4396667900092379232..comments2024-03-16T03:26:10.413+10:00Comments on a hopeful nature: Here & Now 15Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-39468127596986111862017-09-16T06:08:37.274+10:002017-09-16T06:08:37.274+10:00Those are the colours catching my eye as I walk ar...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:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-86691397800738433032017-09-16T05:20:31.857+10:002017-09-16T05:20:31.857+10:00pinks and reds together are my favorite <3pinks and reds together are my favorite <3elizabeth ann clawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06607634319865627852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-70426353574620270822017-09-14T07:21:34.157+10:002017-09-14T07:21:34.157+10:00It will definitely be a hot Australian summer, Ezg...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:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-26769230519645568332017-09-13T21:16:22.184+10:002017-09-13T21:16:22.184+10:00Such a beautiful flowers.. They make me really hap...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 :) <br />xxx <br />Ezgi ezgihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03209522777312790760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-2224083434279383122017-09-12T11:23:48.274+10:002017-09-12T11:23:48.274+10:00Roaring Meg is a native climber, Julie, and I was ...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:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-15034734991902031082017-09-12T11:20:25.312+10:002017-09-12T11:20:25.312+10:00They do grow up so quickly! Our son is growing tal...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:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-54604440517550154022017-09-12T11:16:49.504+10:002017-09-12T11:16:49.504+10:00It's forecast to be a hot, dry Summer so send ...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:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-50344608775916101012017-09-12T11:07:09.631+10:002017-09-12T11:07:09.631+10:00I bet those sweet peas smell divine, I am very int...I bet those sweet peas smell divine, I am very intrigued by your roaring meg climber, such a beautiful colour.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07999097330359965266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-24264552645242591452017-09-12T11:01:30.256+10:002017-09-12T11:01:30.256+10:00I hear you Meg, I'm ready for the school holid...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.<br /><br />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 Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-83571293889783537452017-09-12T07:14:45.458+10:002017-09-12T07:14:45.458+10:00Lovely flowers! Fresh fruit and berries are still ...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.Green in Real Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05841124852729707667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-23935457935147532412017-09-11T16:00:21.117+10:002017-09-11T16:00:21.117+10:00The sweet peas have all been pinks this year, Chel...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:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-82981094947389686782017-09-11T14:41:46.588+10:002017-09-11T14:41:46.588+10:00When I was still working at a school I used to loo...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. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-4442847403589955612017-09-11T13:52:15.539+10:002017-09-11T13:52:15.539+10:00The flowers are very pretty, all out for Spring. T...The flowers are very pretty, all out for Spring. The lorikeets love them! Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-2182930964138801112017-09-11T13:50:55.692+10:002017-09-11T13:50:55.692+10:00My Mum lives on the Tablelands, Sarah, a bit furth...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:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-7566000590022901682017-09-11T13:49:48.091+10:002017-09-11T13:49:48.091+10:00Ranunculus are very pretty, Sherri. I love their j...Ranunculus are very pretty, Sherri. I love their jewel-like colours. Hope Banjo's "procedure" went well. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-91644250607921415272017-09-11T13:48:46.636+10:002017-09-11T13:48:46.636+10:00It does sound busy! My son has a school concert on...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:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-79983994596852054502017-09-11T13:47:33.131+10:002017-09-11T13:47:33.131+10:00Pyjama mornings are just great, aren't they! I...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:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-20157345723955460822017-09-11T12:25:41.336+10:002017-09-11T12:25:41.336+10:00The flowers are all so beautiful Meg! I hope you h...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 xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-9744730441240440882017-09-11T10:24:25.623+10:002017-09-11T10:24:25.623+10:00I can almost smell those sweet peas from here Meg ...I can almost smell those sweet peas from here Meg - yum! I love grevillias, they are such pretty flowers. <br />I hope you get some rain! It's very dry here too, I think the whole state could do with s good downpour. <br /><br />Thanks so much for joining in again!<br />Sarah xSay Little Henhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11059966714131515884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-38721767912964349832017-09-11T10:01:01.508+10:002017-09-11T10:01:01.508+10:00Here and now I am thinking of Banjo. We dropped hi...Here and now I am thinking of Banjo. We dropped him off at the vets this morning - its castration day for him. <br /><br />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 - Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16322236537807536688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-54263202934310950782017-09-11T08:36:17.385+10:002017-09-11T08:36:17.385+10:00Aren't Grevilleas so pretty. Sienna is on her...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.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278810299840471966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-24906100215675262782017-09-11T07:03:31.737+10:002017-09-11T07:03:31.737+10:00I'm also enjoying the bright colours popping u...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.<br />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 adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15960658275681011090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-1312562329545893772017-09-11T06:53:05.190+10:002017-09-11T06:53:05.190+10:00The bees are really active at the moment here too....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 Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-61799718147598788342017-09-11T06:48:44.641+10:002017-09-11T06:48:44.641+10:00The flowers are so beautiful, it's lovely to s...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.<br />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 Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07900993246451486017noreply@blogger.com