March 31, 2019

The might of that wind! 

This was an old hay shed… but not anymore.

March 30, 2019

The cleanup begins

March 29, 2019

A welcome 7mm rain… pity about the wind that came with it.

March 28, 2019

It’s dry… very dry

March 27, 2019

They're oh so sweet

March 26, 2019

Into the setting sun

March 25, 2019

So very tiny

March 24, 2019

Watching a storm blow past

March 23, 2019

The very elegant Great Egret

March 22, 2019

Murray River Turtle out for a wander.

March 21, 2019

Is it a farm or an industrial area? 

We have been advised that a solar farm is proposed for a neighbouring farm… over our back fence actually. I’d love to know your thoughts on this. How do you feel about solar farms? In irrigation areas? On “important agricultural land” according to the NSW State Government? 

P.S. Photo taken on the weekend of a solar farm we came across in the Mallee, north west Victoria.

March 20, 2019

Late blooms

March 19, 2019

Sunset with a touch of smoke

March 18, 2019

Here's another photo from our weekend away:

Walking across the salt pan of Lake Tutchewop.

March 17, 2019

The Murray River near Red Cliffs 

(river distance of 970kms downstream from Tocumwal)

March 14, 2019

Oats, wheat, barley

March 13, 2019

Enjoying the sunshine

March 12, 2019

Big sky country

March 11, 2019

Yesterday we attended the Lost & Rare Trades Fair at Kyneton, in central Victoria. 

The 2 day fair celebrated and showcased over 100 traditional artisans and makers who are reviving old trades. 

The fair was held at the picturesque Kyneton Racecourse. 

Here’s a little of what we saw:

Olivia O'Connor hand carves traditional wooden rocking horses.

Pete Murphy is a luthier, a maker of handmade guitars and ukuleles.

 

Jeff Donne calls himself a spoonsmith and makes wooden puppets and spoons by “axe and hand”.

The Basketmakers of Victoria

Combining Australian cattle horns with fine Italian pewter is what Ross & Gill from Crofters Craft do, handcrafting them into spoons, drinking vessels and walking sticks. 

 Metal cookie cutters shaped by hand by Daryl of Bisk-Art.

 Young Max Tucker, the blacksmith. At just 16 years of age he was one of the youngest artisans. Max was making fire pokers with an intricate rams head on top.

Samantha Fray of Wood Duck Press with “Miss Daisy” a 114 year old letter press.

March 10, 2019

When the Murray River Rod Run comes to Tocumwal with a Saturday Cruise Night the streets are filled with classic cars and plenty of admirers.

March 9, 2019

At the ready

March 8, 2019

Been resting for a while

March 7, 2019

In the morning light

March 6, 2019

Neighbours chopping corn for silage

March 5, 2019

Is this the food of the future? 

Chilli & Garlic Crickets

followed by Ant Candy

and yes... those black dots in the lollies are ants.

Available from the Edible Bug Shop if you are tempted.

March 4, 2019

Stirring up the dust

March 3, 2019

The start of today

March 2, 2019

The magpie stare

March 1, 2019

Cracking photo