A Spot of Opping

What's a girl to do when it's pouring rain, windy and cold and she's broke?

Head to the nearest charity shop and have a good sort through.

I'm really  happy with these finds.

It's always great to spot sheets in the original packaging.

These cost $15, which is more than I would normally spend,

but they are in such good condition.  I'm hoping I will be able to

remove all the sticky from the label stuck directly onto the fabric.

The round tablecloth caught my eye from the bottom of a pile.

It reminds me of tableware in the alp region of Italy.

It will be perfect for summer dining on our outdoor table

(which seems like a lifetime away today).

This weather calls for some casserole action.

I've pulled a lamb and green bean casserole recipe

out of Tessa Kiros' Apples for Jam

and we'll all be cosy and warm for dinner tonight.

To all  my fellow bloggers out there who have not heard from me...

I still cannot leave comments on most of my regular blog reads.

This has left me feeling most despondent about the whole blog thing

as that is half the fun.

For this reason I have begun shying away from even posting

as the joy has been diminished and the frustration

I feel  when trying to post comment permeates my day and robs my peace.

Blogger is showing this problem as a fixed issue,

I'm at a cross roads:

Do I carry on with blogger and rise above it

Change blog platform

Just give in and bow out

I'm off to start the casserole

Carmel

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Kakadu Dreaming

Sunset Overlooking Nourlangie Rock



Walking Around Nourlangie Rock



Yellow River Wetland Boat Trip

It's been a while.

I have had a few problems logging in to Blogger,

since it suffered a major hiccup a few weeks ago.

I have not been able to access the posting tab of my dashboard,

or leave comments on other blogs.

I am hoping that is behind me now.

Fingers crossed.

It's wet and wild in Sydney today.

The Fairy and I walked to school through the hail this morning.

Loaded down with wellies and macintoshes,

we were a little bit late, as I decided not to leave the house

until the thunder and lightening stopped.

Our trip to the Northern Territory seems light years away from this weather.

Only a month ago we were walking through the heat of Kakadu

discovering the land of ancient tribes,

and riding on sunset boat cruises.

I am hoping to have a productive week.

We have pulled the house apart,

had a garage sale, donated, done a run to the tip.

It's a liberating feeling and I am ready to move on.

Happy Monday to you all.

What are your plans for the week?

Carmel

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My Creative Space

Another WIP.

This is the blanket for my son,

ordered to match his Miami Dolphins room theme.

Although it is now really steaming along,

I keep checking he is still a top fan.

It is going to be enormous.

I got a bit carried away with the foundation row,

and overcompensated for the chevron pattern.

Oh well it will be lovely and snugly.

Not sure that it will actually be ready for

the end of winter.

Click Here

to see some more creations.

Carmel

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SNAP!

On our way to Kakadu National Park,

we stopped and hopped on board

The Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Cruise.

'Guaranteed crocodile spotting'.

And indeed these creatures heard

the boat engines and made their way out of

the shelter of the banks

to jump for dangled meat.

Wild and untamed, but creatures of habit.

I reckon they can tell the time

by the boats.

The wild kites also recognise the engines,

and fly past to pick up thrown pieces of meat.

The kids loved the whole thing,

and I love that they loved it.

Have a happy Tuesday.

Carmel

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My Lost Creative Space

Blogger had a major dummy spit last Thursday.

My original post was lost along with all

the lovely comments.

 I was unable to log on to my blogger ID

and leave comments

on anyone else's.

Please accept apologies for not getting back to you

and thank you for your comments

I always love to read them.

I am hoping that all is up and running properly again.

This is the hexagon blanket started last November

Kirsty at Kootoyoo

has set up a whole new blog

for the Creative Space sharing scene

pop by and have a wander.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Carmel

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Darwin Colour

More of Darwin today.

Saturday is Parap Market day.

A bustling hub of food and bits and pieces.

Man O Mine took the kids off for an hour,

so I could have a wander on my own.

A must for your Darwin itinerary.

Happy Monday

Carmel

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Top End

We had the BEST time in the Northern Territory.

It's a crazy place, the last frontier.

Here's a glimpse of relaxing Darwin style.

The first couple of days were spent around the pool

and feeding the fish at Aquascene.

This was a  favourite with both hubby and kids.

Lots more to come.

Carmel

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