View from the front porch - Fingal Bay 01/12/09

To be different, I am having my porridge while sitting on a comfy chair that I commandeered from the back gazebo area and placed on the front porch. The nice expanse of lush grass and the central flower bed are glistening with leftover drops of rain that are clinging on like sweat does on ones body. Several birds are enjoying the foliage of a brightly coloured christmas bush while the scent of the Gardenia bush so delightfully wafts towards me in the slight breeze that has just come to life. The normal blue canopy of sky is covered with a quilt of grey that is masking the presence of the sun. There is no movement in the street save for the birds that are enjoying themselves chirping away to all and sundry at a level that a Jimmy Barnes concert lover would appreciate. The day has arrived.

View from the back lawn - Fingal Bay 30/11/09

A stillness in the air with the garden clothes hanging limply on the line exhausted from their efforts of the past two days. The lawn and boarder garden are fresh from an overnight dose of sprinklers. Again the varying fragrances from the brightly coloured plants are a sensuous welcome. The clear blue sky is giving a lie to the expected early morning rain that we were due to receive. The birds have commenced their morning greetings to all and sundry, and two brightly feathered rainbow lorikeets have just done a low level fly by. Great sight.

View from the new house at Tanilba Bay 29/11/09

A stillness is in the air. The only movement being a hive of activity around the outside of the house. Dirt is being sifted and weeds are being removed to allow for the planting of grass. From the front porch we have a clear view across the road to the council Reserve where a play area, bbq and relaxing section has been established. behind the tan bark of the play area is a small watering hole with long grass and water plant surrounds. To the right of the play area natural bush vegetation abounds with a meandering walkway that leads to the waters edge as well as to other yet unexplored destinations. The sound of creatures can be heard with the loud drone of cicadas ever in the background with their noise only broken by the occasional bird call. Overhead we have a clear sky with all indications of another warm day. A voice calls, and it is time for me to cease the report and to join the others in labour.

View from the back lawn - Fingal Bay 28/11/09

There is an ever so slight zephyr of a breeze that is making it pleasant to sit out here with my bowl of porridge. The soft lush green grass underneath is tendered with loving care and nightly caressed to rest by the automatic sprinkler system. The garden boarder is full of brightly coloured foliage. Plenty of red, blue, orange and white can be seen, and the changing fragrance that is present as one walks around the yard would be a credit to any beauty bar at any leading Myers or David Jones store. The sky is a painters wash of dull grey and a slight mist is presently hanging in the air. The birds are in full voice but they are more heard than seen. One loan magpie is sitting in the corner of the yard tapping away at the grass inviting breakfast to appear. It is the cool before the heat.

Morning in the backyard 27/11/09

Well a new day has arrived and I am enjoying some porridge while sitting on some lush green soft lawn in the back yard at Fingal Bay. The yard is boarded by bright flowering plants of red , yellow white and orange. The scent of jasmine is lingering in the air as there is no breeze present to disburse it amongst the neighbours. Clear blue sky is overhead and the warmth from the sun is already encouraging me to think of having a swim later this morning. Birds are creating a 'surround sound' effect as they communicate loudly amongst themselves like members of a CWA convention. No cicadas!!!

View from the front lawn - Fingal Bay 26/11/09

A stillness is in the air allowing the powerful scent of the Jasmine along the pathway to rush into the house on opening the front door. Gazing upward the sky is a multi patchwork of light grey cloud that is sittting on a backing of bright blue sky. Lush dark green lawn extends to the roadway. The light thumping of neighbouring automated sprinklers mingling with the shrill of chirping birds have replaced the sound of waves breaking along the Burleigh shoreline. Street is clear of both pedestrians and vehicles. It is restful.

View from the Balcony 24/11/09

A pleasant onshore wafting breeze. The sky has a heavy bank of almost spent rainclouds along the horizon line. In fact, everywhere i look clouds dominate the sky. The sea is deceiving in looks with the distance appearing calm whilst closer to shore foaming waves are breaking and rushing with enthusiasm to the golden sans of the eagerly awaiting beach. The presence of the sun is recognised by the lightness of the sky as it however remains in the wings and out of sight of centre stage. At the Point several hardy surfers are enjoying the freedom of riding the waves obstruction free while the Esplanade has been replaced by the beach as today's preferred jogging track. The Hinterland is slowly emerging from its overnight covering of mist and two hot air balloons are bobbing like dangling corks from a bushman's hat as they float Robina shopping town way. A calming scene.