Animal, Sport, Foreign, Modern Quilt
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ANIMAL: Myna....native
This strong, creeping plant with attractive leaves and flowers has become a drawcard for mynas. When the plant is in bloom they are constantly drinking the nectar from the tubular bells. We have a good 'twitching hide' from our kitchen/dining area and are often entertained by the aerobics, antics and acrobatics of the mynas.The best display of myna-gymnastics to date happened about two months ago, when this gravity defying animal, intoxicated with honey, went for broke to reach the last possible honey pot.
Clinging upside down and drinking was not a problem. The photos are not as sharp as I would have liked as they are taken through the fly screen.
SPORT
Sports Medicine Centre at the Mater Clinic
Having been very sporty up until my early forties, I have developed lot of tendon problems over the years. Consequently, I have visited this fine centre a plethora of times and have seen almost all of the specialists for one part of the body or other: left foot, right elbow, left hamstrings, right hip, left knee, right foot, spine, neck and left shoulder!!!! I have funded a number of holidays over the years!
Foreign ..... Mail
I have collected every postcard which have received since I was about 9 or 10. The box which holds them all is overloaded. I think there is about 1000 in there and I have started a second box. Unfortunately, emails seem to be superseding postcards. I still love receiving them and of course letters from overseas friends. The envelope in the centre is from my German friend Elisabeth who now lives in Sweden. The stamp on the envelope shows some wonderful socks knitted with variegated wool. About two years ago, Elisabeth knitted me pair just like the sock on the far left of the stamp.
Modern Quilt
My most 'modern quilt' is probably the most old fashioned as it is made from old shirts bought in thrift shops. It took me ages to sew it together but even longer to hand quilt it as my hands 'packed up' (Yes, another visit to an orthopod!) I called the quilt 'Every stitch is a kiss' as it was a work of love for David. The quilt label on the right below shows David with our dog Cassie (1995-2010).
