Monday, December 1, 2008
Another perspective on yesterday's photo
This gives a better idea of the size of the thing. The smaller bit of chain in the foreground above is the start of what may (?) be an extension of the flower stem.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Stainless Flower
This is a flower I'm making out of stainless steel conveyor chains. Maybe it'll be ready for next year's Sculpture by the Sea!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
You're Fired!
Pat was on the money last week when she rightly suggested a Raku firing. I've been learning a bit of pottery and this was the culmination of the first term. I'm not that in to the Raku look, but I guess it's a good idea to learn a bit of everything.
A hole was dug for the fire on the property of a friend of our teacher. It was really in the middle of nowhere, only accessible by 4 wheel drive . The owners live in a converted shed with solar power, gas fridge and tank water. A beautiful spot.
A hole was dug for the fire on the property of a friend of our teacher. It was really in the middle of nowhere, only accessible by 4 wheel drive . The owners live in a converted shed with solar power, gas fridge and tank water. A beautiful spot.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Theme Day: Books
Haven't posted for a while, partly out of laziness, partly because the computer power supply went pop and had to go to computer hospital for a few days and partly 'cos we were in New Zealand for two and a bit weeks. So here's a Theme Day photo and an excuse in one hit.
Have a look here for some NZ holiday snaps.
Have a look here for some NZ holiday snaps.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Yes I know, it's not the Blue Mountains - but you can't see that far from Canberra!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Speakers in the Domain
Another trip to the AGNSW to see the Dobell drawing prize. For the first time in what seems like ages there were speakers across the road at Speaker's Corner in the Domain. But while they were addressing their crowds of one, no-one seemed to notice the large rock that had quietly landed in a tree nearby.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Came home this evening (Sunday) to find a light dusting of snow. It may not seem much to you Northern Hemisphereians but it's kind of exciting to us. It hasn't snowed properly here for a few years so after this afternoon's sprinkle we're hoping tonight will be the night. Weatherzone says 0-7 degrees with snow showers for Monday. Fingers crossed!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Apple Store
One of the reasons for yesterday's trip to the Big Smoke was to check out the new Apple store.
Photo by Tanya
Monday, August 4, 2008
Anzac Bridge
Photo by Tanya
Friday, August 1, 2008
August Theme Day
The City Daily Photo theme for August is Metal.
Click here to view thumbnails for all participants
Photos by Tanya and Richard.
This time last year we arrived home from a weeks driving holiday to find our (metal) shed a wee bit smaller than when we left.
This is a metal dog (pig?) that I made in said shed when it (the shed) was not so flat.
Photos by Tanya and Richard.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
A trip to the football
Sydney's ANZ stadium.
Our family's first trip to the AFL was taken a couple of weeks ago thanks to some free tickets.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Monday, July 7, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Aggh!!!F*&%####FT!!!
Monday, June 30, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Winter Magic
Every year on the weekend closest to The Winter Solstice the Blue Mountains celebrates with the Winter Magic Festival in Katoomba. The main street is closed off for stalls, street performers and a parade. Lots of people get into the spirit of things by dressing up in something zany for the day.
Ever wondered where London buses go to retire?
Australia of course!
And this is from where the photo was taken. A recently taken over cafe called Mountain Ridges. Very nice guy running the place who wanted to know our opinion on how the place looked and was very enthusiastic. We didn't read his business card till it was too late to ask what he meant by "vibrat and warm". Not sure if "vibrat" was missing an "n" or a "e".
And this is from where the photo was taken. A recently taken over cafe called Mountain Ridges. Very nice guy running the place who wanted to know our opinion on how the place looked and was very enthusiastic. We didn't read his business card till it was too late to ask what he meant by "vibrat and warm". Not sure if "vibrat" was missing an "n" or a "e".
Friday, June 20, 2008
A Little Leather Anyone?
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Katoomba Poster Pole
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Art gallery of NSW
Went to Sydney today to the Art Gallery of NSW to see an Adam Cullen exhibition. We're not exactly fans of his, but like they say "art is only what you can get away with."
Friday, June 6, 2008
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Friday, May 30, 2008
Back to work
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Over the fence
This is the view over our side fence. Many houses in Wentworth Falls are 80 to 90 years old, having been built soon after the first world war. They are predominantly weatherboard walls with tin (corrugated iron) roofs. Unfortunately ugly red brick and tile houses started to replace the old places in around the 60's. The weatherboard houses are now much sought after, especially by retiring or "tree changing" Sydneysiders.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Morning Ralph.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Wentworth Falls Shops
Every day we take our 13 year old, deaf and blind Jack Russel, Sally for a walk around the shops. Despite her age and ailments she is physically fit and still enjoys a good sniff. Like any older lady she has trouble sleeping if she doesn't get her exercise. The shop you can see is Rotate Interiors which deals in antique/second hand furniture.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
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