We are a doggy family.
We have a dog called Paddy and each of our offspring's families have a dog.
Our Granddog Freddo, who seems to be fond of me, usually hops up on the couch and sits close to me. We visited his family earlier today to celebrate a family birthday.
Until today I had only seen one or two sailboarders/windsurfers out on the lake. I was quite surprised today to see many out in the windy conditions in what looked like a race.
After posting the following photos on Facebook one of my genimates told me that it might be the NSW state windsurfing championships. A quick sortie to Google told me that the NSW State Championships were being hosted in my backyard (Lake Macquarie) by the Toronto Amateur Sailing Club on 4th and 5th of December.
They certainly added some colour to an otherwise dismal day.
I often write about my backyard but today it's the turn of our front garden.
When I went out the front door this morning I was hit by a delightful perfume. On investigation I realised it was courtesy of our gardenia borders and larger gardenia varieties.
I love our seasonal garden, while the roses have wilted we now have the gardenias and agapanthus in bloom and the promise of wisteria in a few weeks time. I am eternally grateful to the former owner of this home who set out such a beautiful space.
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| Boys singing the National Anthem |
... when Robert called me to run out and get some photos of this small red float plane landing and taking off on the Lake a few minutes ago. I did, however manage a video of it flying past and towards Toronto.
