Posted by Kay on April 27, 2008
Each year, 25 April marks a special day on the Australian calender - ANZAC day. It is a day where we remember those who served in WWI at Gallipoli to protect our country. The original ANZACs are dwindling in numbers, however the spirit lives on in those who remember them. My own grandfather was not an ANZAC, being only a toddler at the time of WWI. It wasn’t until WWII that he was conscripted to serve his country. He returned from the war safely, although what happened and what he had seen, we will never know as he never spoke of it to us. He and my grandmother have since passed and I have happy memories of them both.
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.”
LEST WE FORGET
Posted by Kay on April 21, 2008
This is possibly the cutest LOLcat I’ve seen this year. Meet the latest actress to play Goldilocks - isn’t she sweet? 
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Posted by Kay on April 20, 2008
Up until this morning, I really didn’t have an idea for this week’s photo at all. I thought I would go for another wander in the bush for some inspiration. So water bottle, trusty dog and my other half in tow, out we headed into a patch of bush called Karawatha Forest. I’ll admit right here that I have never been there before, well not inside the forest itself. I have driven past plenty of times on Illaweena Street, Compton Road, Wembley Road and of course roaring past on the Gateway Motorway. I thought it would be nice to get to know this little patch of bush on a closer level.
It’s not as small as it appears. That’s the thing about travelling on foot, you gain a much greater appreciation for the actual size of things. And the thing about going somewhere new that is much bigger than you give it credit for, you gain a very good appreciation of having a reliable track map - something which I did not think to obtain before setting out. Of course, had I looked at the track map before going out, I would have taken notice of the disclaimer that states that not all tracks are finalised. Fortunately, my trusty dog has better sense of direction than I do and quite often would refuse to go down a signposted path which I would have preferred to take. Having looked at the map, now that I’m home, I’m glad she has a bit of a stubborn streak in her or else I would have been headed into the middle of nowhere - albeit in spectacularly good company. 
To cut a long story short, we did get a little misdirected. I refuse to say lost because I knew where I was - on a well-maintained track in the Karawatha Forest that had to lead somewhere. LOL But boy were we eternally grateful to see the grassy picnic area, the bridge over the creek and above all - the car park. We were back to where we started….we just took the extremely scenic route. 
Having said that, it is a really lovely area and I’d like to spend a little more time there to get to know it better. If you decide to go yourself, it’d be a good idea if you take this map with you.
Posted by Kay on April 19, 2008
…..is there unfailing ability to entertain themselves with random household objects for hours on end. I’ve known about Rosie’s fascination with hair bands for a while now….really it’s quite funny to see her pick them up in her teeth and flick them with a claw, chase after them and do it all over again. But it doesn’t end there.
Mojo is fascinated with all forms of computer wiring, even the old stuff that is no longer in the computer. An ordinary wooden spoon becomes an interesting play toy. Or how about coat hangers? Staplers too have some kind of fascination although I’m not sure why as he just taps his paw on the top off and on. Oh and of course, coloured pencils are great chew toys for Rosie. Thankfully kids have the same odd fascination with chewing them so they are non-toxic.
Most of the stuff they play with is fairly innocuous but I’m sure the saying “curiosity killed the cat” exists for a reason. One of these days, I’m pretty sure I will be extremely grateful our house has a safety switch enabled.
Ahh, the humble household duster. Best cat toy money can buy.
Posted by Kay on April 13, 2008
Thursday started off as such a brilliant morning. It was slightly overcast and just a little on the cool side - so for me, that’s perfect weather to go for a short hike in the bush. I checked the weather radar and while there was a band of rain hanging off the coast, nothing on the scopes for where I planned to go for my little walk. Being school holidays, the picnic areas at JC Slaughter Falls at Mt Coot-tha were pretty popular. In a time when Nintendos and XBoxes seem more popular than the beauty of nature, it was refreshing to see so many kids out with their folks enjoying a day in the bush. It’s a short hike up to the summit lookout on Mt Coot-tha - around 4km round trip I think - and steep in places but the view is worth the walk. It’s probably a good idea that I did head up to the summit since I could see the rain clouds fast approaching, signally a timely descent to the bottom. I had a rain jacket in any case, but fortunately I didn’t need it. 
Posted by Kay on April 6, 2008
Who would have thought that one photo a week could be so incredibly difficult? It’s not taking photos that’s the challenge, but fitting them to the theme of 52 Blessings. There is always something to be grateful for, I realise, but sometimes it is hard to take a photo that represents a particular concept. Take cold weather for example….we don’t have snow in my area or even frosts so how should I go about representing it in a photo? The cooler weather is on the way, for which I am very grateful for, as it makes working outside a lot more pleasant. One particular thing I notice is the tendencies of the cats to choose a snuggly blanket to sleep on - it’s a sure fire sign that cooler weather is on the way.
There’s nothing quite like snuggling into a warm blanket on a cool morning, is there?
Posted by Kay on April 5, 2008
Do you ever get the feeling you interrupted something? They might have just been watching the sunset, who knows.