After the hiatus, I was trying to come up with a snappy title. A catchy title. A title that would bring the reader in…
No grovelling. No thin excuses. Just a touch of what seems to be a very common blog drought.
The news in this corner of Empire seems, in some circles, to have shifted focus from the imminent Referendum , typically just referred to as The Voice, a vote to make a change to the Constitution. *
And the weight behind the shift-of-focus might have to do with the resounding walloping of the Wallabies the other night. No, not murderous culling of the pouched animal. A resounding thumping of the Rugby Union team who went down to Wales 40-6. And it seems that “someone” thought the Welsh needed a new anthem. I found a clip on Youtube. https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/new-wales-rugby-world-cup-27675444 Bloody awful,boyo! So, traditionalist me prefers the oldie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTWtHJmGoHY
And in news closer to home… The Man is going home. For 3 weeks. When he returns it will be my turn to help shore-up poor old QANTAS.
So, before he leaves, we’re trying to clear some of the bigger jobs. So far, he has dug 3 holes for in-ground worm pots, changed a few washers, laid some pavers and bought an electric lawn mower so I can mow the lawns when he’s away! It certainly is easier to start! The chap next door has a similar model and I chuckled to see him, steering his mower with one hand and chugging a beer with the other! (I may need to re-draw my logo…)
What’s that? You want pictures? Oh, alright…
I think this is commonly known as “Rosary pea.” https://www.poison.org/articles/are-rosary-peas-poisonous-194 So, genuflect, but do not lick!
(above)Becoming an “old favourite”. Phaius australis the native swamp orchid.
(below) Petrea volubilis . Trimmed quite severely, but it didn’t take long to settle-in!
(below) One of the ubiquitous Eucalypts across the road. No idea which one!
(below) Trachelospermum jasminoides. Finally, some flowers!
And, to finish, a glamour shot. Don’t tell MJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The Albanese government has proposed to enshrine in the constitution an Indigenous voice to parliament, which would be voted on in a referendum.
- The historic national vote will take place on Saturday, October 14.