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Gosh you find some fascinating places
Cummings which I had never heard of throws up some interesting features. Low Wattle ? I presume that means Low Growing, does it spread across the ground & bloom, if so what colour? Are the walls you are describing the dry build stone ones ? Looking at the photo of Eyre's Waterhole, seems to show the dry build style that we see in the English TV shows of Location Location & Escape to the Country. We also remarked on them as we were driving thru somewhere or other, just cant remember where or when...2007 before we had the van we think. Love the photo of the Lake Hamilton Eating House, Iconic Oz building in just the right setting, hope it will always be preserved as is. The roadside Lake, is it just that, or part of the Ocean enclosed by rock & of course the coastal land ?? A different Robbie has emerged from his surgery, spending a lot of his time reading, with Classical music playing quietly in the background. Normally he would make a loaded comment about MY musical choices when I'm listening to it, should I worry about him. NUH!! Found John Wayne movie last evening, so all remains normal. We spend a couple of hours a day down on the beautiful Pumicestone Passage relaxing & walking, he loves being down there as do I. We are so lucky to have such a beautiful piece of Australia to retire to. We take our picnic lunch. We also spend time at Woorim Beach sitting & walking in the warm sunshine looking out towards Morteon Island waiting for the Whales as they pass between that Island and ours. He is walking a little further each day. Lyn returned to Perth yesterday.

Judy always asks for rain
Send it all their way. You have struck a horrid patch of weather. Fish & chips are OK as long as you order grilled not battered. Also half serve of choppers. Was the Van cold again or have you added a truma diesel heater? Keep on keeping on & enjoying it. The Humpbacks were passing thru the Gold Coast on Monday. Hope there were plenty of mums birthing & some new calves for you to view at Head Of The Bite. Cheers Barbara & Robbie.

Bird ID
Hi Chris. Your "pied cormorant" is actually a White-faced Heron. Its a pretty good, clear shot so I'm 100% sure of my ID :)

Erythrocorys
Chris are you sure that tree is an erythrocorys? As far as I can remember an erythrocorys (common name Bishop's mitre ) has a bright red cap beneath the yellow flowers. They also tend to be quite very untidy growers and can droop all over the place. Will do a little checking. Judy

Beautiful Colour
That lavendar colour is The Leshanaultia Blue of the WA wild flower of the same name, I know this Chris 'cos our Mother dressed me up as a Leshaultia for an end of year school concert. She made the costume from blueeeyee crepe paper & wire. Now all we need is for Alan to tell us the correct spelling of the name. Cheers. We are home by the way. All we'll. barbara

Home front
Hi, Glad to see things are now starting to turn out well for you. The cat is happy. As I said, she is sitting on my knee, when I give her little or no room to sit beside me. She is also sleeping on my bed - when she feels like it. Wants a lot of scratching but does a lot of loud purring when she is scratched. I have been presented with, accompanied by praise from me and an awful lot of loud mewing from her, two mice, which she promptly ate. Everything is fine at the house. No problems or dramas to report. Cameron is coming over this afternoon (Friday 23rd). He came with his parents last Friday too. Joined Brinky link-up. Went to "big afternoon tea" at the primary school yesterday. Met some nice people. That is about it. Enjoy your trip. Andrew

News
it all sounds wonderful! Have just finished 10 tea cosies for the Biggest Morning Tea on Mon 26th at Normas Cafe Brinkworth. They are funky and colourful and a laugh! Great times at Skiiagolee --- Pauls daughter, husband and baby Skarlett came for Gourmet weekend as it was their wedding anniversary. Beautiful weather here but need rain again. Cheers and love -- keep safe --- Sue

Delores
Thinking of you both and positive thinking op will be a great success , after the news enjoy your trip as then you will be in traveling mode again .Rudi got a SMS to say they seen one of our Trackers south of GLendambo IKnew straight away it was you. Xxx

Water Again
Did you loose water this time? Perhaps we better not mention the word water

On your way
Glad to hear you got away ok and made the first days journey without incident. Stay safe. ?

Have a great trip
Whatever else, don't camp at Warburton. Our 4WDC mates are off this weekend on the Maralinga trip which my back didn't allow me to go on. Sooo jealous. Of all of you.

Safe travels
Hope the trip goes safely and smoothly. We're all really looking forward to seeing you guys in August. The girls are keen to meet Chewie (the mascot) and to catch up with the walking and talking Granddad looking one too...