Catch up time.

Its been a while again but no excuses this time. Well maybe one or two. We have been having some wonderful rain over the last few weeks and the garden is lush and green. Only problem is that it gets a bit tiring having to mow half acre, twice a week, and then get rid of all the clippings. There is only so much that can be used as mulch so it means trips to the tip. I have a streamline system now, I bought two used 'bulka bags' or 'big bags', which I have in the trailer and fill them as I go. At the tip I can just roll them over to empty, no heavy lifting. The reason for the problem with
grass cuttings is that we have bought a new mower. The old one, a Husqvarna, was a mulcher and this has been the reason for the spread of broad leaf weeds and bindi's. The new mover, a good old Victa has a catcher and with the rain and no cuttings thrown back on to it, the lawn is looking terrific. Alex loved the box the new mower came in. I had to cut doors and windows into it, even a letterbox so that he could post letters to himself.

Last month was 'Sculptures by the Sea' and we were more successful this year, or better organised. We left early and after battling the city commuter traffic found a nice shady parking spot at Bondi. We took Alex's stroller but he insisted in walking the whole way.



Nana and Alex starting at the Bondi end of the walk.


You can buy this one for $6000


or this one for $9900


But this one is not for sale. This is actually where someone is living on the cliff face. They must have truly million dollar views.





The prices on the items above were ridiculous.


But this one is priceless. Alex exploring while being chased by Nana.






This was my own favourite, titled, Car cutter. Very clever use of old metal items.

That's 'Sculpture by the Sea' for another year. Another nice day by the sea.