NEARLY SPRING.

The last of winter is nearly here and the weather has definitely been better the last few days.   We've taken advantage of that.   Last Wednesday I hankered after a walk along the beach and smelling the sea air, so took a quick trip south of home through the hills to the coast.  It was cool and windy and I forgot to take the camera on the walk, but managed to take a few photos near to the car park.  Having a wet, cold and windy winter has the beaches looking quite forlorn and filled with debris from high tides and wayward waves.
A big thank you too, for all my lovely comments on last posting.  I've tried hard not to use the computer as much lately, so I can catch up on lots, but do pop in and read my emails and bloglist, but alas just didn't get around to replying on my own.

Some of the debris gathered together.

Looking toward the headland.

On the way home we saw these.

Daffodils and jonquils beside the road.

Rain clouds gathering, but precipitation didn't eventuate.



SATURDAY.

We decided to head to Mirboo North, as we knew there was a little bric a brac shop, which  also sells old building materials, hoping to find some timber sleepers and pavers. (maybe!) On the way we stopped at a small lookout point to eat our sandwiches and this was our view. Lovely and green at the moment.

When we arrived in town, the shop was closed, so armed with my camera we walked around town, looking at the lovely murals.  They are somewhat faded these days, but still special.

Some of the murals above..  Notice this one has a kookaburra, magpie, cockatoo, blue fairy wren, kangaroo, wallaby, koala and bilby  with the two men.

On the way home, we followed a narrow gravel road, which is frequented by log trucks on weekdays when they are working in the forests.  Glad it was the weekend.  We stopped where the road widened and I took these photos.  Sorry it's a bit heavy on scenery today!

Moore green hills.

Cattle taking a walk across the farm dam wall.

SHOULD I TELL AND SHOW!!
I pulled this tub from underneath my quilting machine, as I've done very little on her lately and am ashamed that I do have a stack of my own to finish at some time.  Some were made to learn a new technique, showcase a wow fabric or made "just because".  I'll keep some as gifts, some for charity and special ones to stay until I feel they can be let go.

The tub.

Tub emptied into stacks, which is quite scary and very messy.  Most have backings with them, so that is good.

I've also been playing with fabric and this is on the design wall at the moment and crocheting whilst watching TV of a night, along with a spot of reading.  The latest book was 'Walking Home' by Simon Armitage.  It is about a journey along the Penine Way from north to south, instead of the way most people go, which is south to north.  I found it very informative and entertaining too.  The best part was that this walk travels through two villages where my ancestors came from.

More about this in time.

Giant granny square, with quite a few more rounds to go.

A pretty full week with our outings interspersed with the usual mundane housework, making meals, a little gardening, catching up with friends and trying to design a quilt for seven embroideries which I showed way back in May 2013 and must get done.  Hope all have good week ahead and take care.
Susan.