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
The main beach at Apollo Bay faces east and is completely exposed to the wind waves and rough seas brought by easterly and south-easterly winds. The waves erode the beach and dunes up to and sometimes above the high water mark and the wind moves huge amounts of sand. Once the wind gets above around … Continue reading Wild Easterly Seas at Apollo Bay
Images from recent days in Apollo Bay doing stuff that requires only time - all within walking distance of home. The New Holland Honeyeater and the House Sparrow These birds literally flew between my camera lens and the surf break I was trying to focus on. They landed on cliff-top scrub that was just below … Continue reading Native birds, big surf, surfers, Minnie Turns 15, pandemic lockdown Bread
My eyes have been turned skywards for as long as I can remember. As a young boy I had a a flock of pigeons which would wheel around the house and the neighbourhood , and at night sleep in absolute luxury in the imposing loft my grandfather and I built for them. It had no … Continue reading Times when I flew like a bird
I have a strong sense of location. Wherever I may be, I keep track of north, I consider the major geographical features in the four cardinal directions, I note how far from the sea I am and I make it my business to know what the weather is and to have a guess as to … Continue reading The Southern Ocean at 38° 45′ 26″ S, 143° 40′ 11″ E (and some other things)
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