Magpie joined our family as an 8 week old pup. He turned 1 on Friday March 17 2023. He's a strong, intelligent, confident dog and a great companion. Magpie's first 10 months with us have been most rewarding. Magpie is affectionate, a quick learner and a wonderful addition to the family. Magpie's road safety skills … Continue reading Magpie’s First Birthday
In selecting the dates for this motorbike ride through the Victorian high country, late November seemed ideal as it carried a low risk of bushfires, snow and ice. But a series of cold fronts crossing the state a few days before our departure brought sub-zero temperatures, ice and snow to the alpine roads we planned … Continue reading Four Day Ride in the Victorian High Country, November 2022
autumn on the west coast of Victoria can bring gales and wild seas one day and blue skies, calm seas and clean swell the next. I took the following photos along the coast between Apollo Bay and Peterborough on successive days as autumn was drawing to a close, and on the first day of winter. … Continue reading The coast between Apollo Bay and Peterborough – autumn into winter
Minnie died a couple of days ago. After thousands of great days with Minnie, this day was the inevitable one bad day that is part of the deal of sharing your life with a dog. Minnie was part of our family for just under 17 years. She arrived as a small puppy to provide company … Continue reading Memories of Minnie
Doug was a rescue pug whose life took a wonderful turn for the better when he was adopted by Liz about eight years ago. Doug's paperwork said he was seven at the time. Doug formed a great bond with Liz to the exclusion of other dogs and humans. He was Liz's constant shadow. Sadly, Dougie … Continue reading Farewell Dougie
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