Chasing birds at the beach, playing in the sand, smelling all the smells, swimming in the water, no wonder he's got a big grin on his face!
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Remember to take the camera
So don't you just hate it when you are going some where and you think to yourself, "Oh I should grab the camera" then for some reason you don't and when you get to where ever it is that you are going you think, "Dang, I really should have brought the camera!" Does this happen to any of you? Well, unfortunately it happens to me more than it should, and you would think that once you forgot your camera and missed the perfect shot, that you would make it a point to bring it the next time. Well, I guess I haven't learned yet, because I have found myself wishing I had my camera with me a few times this week. Hopefully I'll learn someday.
I've been getting down to the beach more and more now that we have a dog, who is finally starting to love the water. He loves the beach (especially chasing the seagulls) but it has taken him some time to get used to getting in the water. But now that he has figured out how to swim, it's hard getting him out of the water when it's time to come home. It also helps that the weather is getting warmer and we can spend more time down there.
I have loved my early morning walks along the beach, especially when we time it right and it's low tide and all the rock pools are exposed and we can explore the rock pools looking for crabs, shells and all the treasures that are hidden in them. 
One day I came home with a bag (which I found in a rock pool - bad litter bugs) full of sea shells. I had so much fun searching for cool pretty shells. Made me smile as I walked along searching for shells. I could almost hear my nieces voices in my head saying, "oh look at this cool shell" or "can I keep this one". I know that they along with my nephews would have a blast picking up shells, exploring the rock pools, playing in the ocean and learning how to surf. I think they all need to come over and check out the beaches here in Oz! (HINT HINT)
On this day that I didn't forget my camera I even found some spring flowers that were growing in the sand dunes. Oh the world is a beautiful place, you just need to open your eyes and notice the beauties all around you...and remember to take your camera so you can capture some of those beauties! :)
I've been getting down to the beach more and more now that we have a dog, who is finally starting to love the water. He loves the beach (especially chasing the seagulls) but it has taken him some time to get used to getting in the water. But now that he has figured out how to swim, it's hard getting him out of the water when it's time to come home. It also helps that the weather is getting warmer and we can spend more time down there.
I have loved my early morning walks along the beach, especially when we time it right and it's low tide and all the rock pools are exposed and we can explore the rock pools looking for crabs, shells and all the treasures that are hidden in them. 
One day I came home with a bag (which I found in a rock pool - bad litter bugs) full of sea shells. I had so much fun searching for cool pretty shells. Made me smile as I walked along searching for shells. I could almost hear my nieces voices in my head saying, "oh look at this cool shell" or "can I keep this one". I know that they along with my nephews would have a blast picking up shells, exploring the rock pools, playing in the ocean and learning how to surf. I think they all need to come over and check out the beaches here in Oz! (HINT HINT)
On this day that I didn't forget my camera I even found some spring flowers that were growing in the sand dunes. Oh the world is a beautiful place, you just need to open your eyes and notice the beauties all around you...and remember to take your camera so you can capture some of those beauties! :)Coal Creek
For a long time Darran has wanted to take me to Coal Creek which is a heritage park that documents the founding of coal in the Victoria region near our house. So a few weeks ago we asked Pam and Russ to come along with us and made a day out of it which even included a fabulous picnic!
Coal Creek Heritage Village is built on the site of an original black coal mine in the town of Korumburra, (about 30 minutes from our house). It depicts life in a Coal Mining Town between the 1870s - 1920s. Coal Creek Heritage Village is over 30 acres of bushland, with over 60 exhibits.
One of the old original farm homesteads. They are in the process of renovating these buildings. Each of these buildings had a plaque on them that told a story about the families that lived there. This one had a family of eight living here, with one giant room and at the end of the room a big fire place where they were kept warm on those cold wet winter nights..
This is a typical bushman's house. It is made of tin. And has a big veranda...which I love! The roof is also made of tin so when it rains it can be very loud! This actually was the sports club house and it looked out on the sporting oval (football field). At the oval they would have played cricket and footy.
A small locomotive meanders through the tranquil bushland, as a dedication to the importance of the South Gippsland Railway in pioneering the region.
Just one of the many train lines that runs through Coal Creek. This one is heading off to the mines.
In the little city center there is a beautiful lake with buildings that sit on the waters edge. A restaurant, the school and a church line this section of the lake.
The park is beautiful with it's all it's flora and fauna. It is well kept and done with the aide of volunteers. We met several fantastic volunteers in each of the buildings who let us know what the buildings were used for. One of the volunteers was 83.
Here is a picture of one of the actual openings to the coal mine. Coal was accidentally discovered in the area in 1872, when James Brown’s horse, watering near the creek, kicked a sizable piece of coal free from the surface. Some 16 years later coal began to be mined. It was the first successful commercial coalfield in Victoria and was responsible for breaking the stranglehold New South Wales (Sydney area) had on Victoria’s industries.
We had a wonderful day walking all around Coal Creek. It was very hilly and between Pam's knees, Russ's back, my ankle and Darran's knee we were all hobbling by the time we had finished our adventure. But we all agreed it was very well worth it and the day was so beautiful we were all very happy to have been there!
Coal Creek Heritage Village is built on the site of an original black coal mine in the town of Korumburra, (about 30 minutes from our house). It depicts life in a Coal Mining Town between the 1870s - 1920s. Coal Creek Heritage Village is over 30 acres of bushland, with over 60 exhibits.
One of the old original farm homesteads. They are in the process of renovating these buildings. Each of these buildings had a plaque on them that told a story about the families that lived there. This one had a family of eight living here, with one giant room and at the end of the room a big fire place where they were kept warm on those cold wet winter nights..
This is a typical bushman's house. It is made of tin. And has a big veranda...which I love! The roof is also made of tin so when it rains it can be very loud! This actually was the sports club house and it looked out on the sporting oval (football field). At the oval they would have played cricket and footy.
A small locomotive meanders through the tranquil bushland, as a dedication to the importance of the South Gippsland Railway in pioneering the region.
Just one of the many train lines that runs through Coal Creek. This one is heading off to the mines.
In the little city center there is a beautiful lake with buildings that sit on the waters edge. A restaurant, the school and a church line this section of the lake.
The park is beautiful with it's all it's flora and fauna. It is well kept and done with the aide of volunteers. We met several fantastic volunteers in each of the buildings who let us know what the buildings were used for. One of the volunteers was 83.
Here is a picture of one of the actual openings to the coal mine. Coal was accidentally discovered in the area in 1872, when James Brown’s horse, watering near the creek, kicked a sizable piece of coal free from the surface. Some 16 years later coal began to be mined. It was the first successful commercial coalfield in Victoria and was responsible for breaking the stranglehold New South Wales (Sydney area) had on Victoria’s industries.
We had a wonderful day walking all around Coal Creek. It was very hilly and between Pam's knees, Russ's back, my ankle and Darran's knee we were all hobbling by the time we had finished our adventure. But we all agreed it was very well worth it and the day was so beautiful we were all very happy to have been there!Spring Time in Archies Creek
It's spring time here in the land of Oz. And I have been having so much fun taking pictures of various spots during the last few weeks, I thought it was about time that I finally posted some on the blog. The following pictures were taken along the road side when I took Diesel for a walk just the other day. I love how there are just random flowers popping up on the side of the road here in random places! 
Along with the spring comes the long grasses, which some of the native species are pretty cool. Darran planted a bunch of the native grasses in our yard, but Rosie the goat has done a fine job of finding those and eating them when she jumps the fence (that is a story for a later post).
There are trees that are flowering nestled in between bushes, shrubs and fence posts.
This patch of red flowers actually caught my attention one day when I was driving into work at the deli. They were vibrant red set against the sea of green. I promised myself that I would get back and take pictures. So Diesel and I headed out for a walk to capture these flowers, and between a dog who wanted to keep going, I was lucky to capture a few of these shots. Not to mention that they are on a slope and trying to balance, take pictures and keep a dog from pulling me over must have been a sight for anyone who drove by.
Near the red patch of flowers were also yellow and white flowers as well. I wanted to take this shot to give you an idea of the area. See just past the fence line? That is a paddock full of jersey cows. After that paddock there are a couple farms, and then in the distance is the nearest town of Wonthaggi.
Okay, I'll admit I am a sucker when it comes to flowers! I love them! There aren't many kinds I don't like. So imagine my surprise when I was told that these are actually weeds. Yep, weeds. They look like Black Eyed Susan's to me, but they are weeds and they grow along the roads, in paddocks. When they are in bloom, the hillsides look like they are yellow instead of green. I still think they are pretty!
Spring is definitely here, and we are enjoying every possible minute we can of being outside. Hope you are all staying dry and warm in the Northern hemisphere, if you need to warm up at anytime, just come on down to the Southern hemisphere...you're always welcome.
Along with the spring comes the long grasses, which some of the native species are pretty cool. Darran planted a bunch of the native grasses in our yard, but Rosie the goat has done a fine job of finding those and eating them when she jumps the fence (that is a story for a later post).
There are trees that are flowering nestled in between bushes, shrubs and fence posts.
This patch of red flowers actually caught my attention one day when I was driving into work at the deli. They were vibrant red set against the sea of green. I promised myself that I would get back and take pictures. So Diesel and I headed out for a walk to capture these flowers, and between a dog who wanted to keep going, I was lucky to capture a few of these shots. Not to mention that they are on a slope and trying to balance, take pictures and keep a dog from pulling me over must have been a sight for anyone who drove by.
Near the red patch of flowers were also yellow and white flowers as well. I wanted to take this shot to give you an idea of the area. See just past the fence line? That is a paddock full of jersey cows. After that paddock there are a couple farms, and then in the distance is the nearest town of Wonthaggi.
Okay, I'll admit I am a sucker when it comes to flowers! I love them! There aren't many kinds I don't like. So imagine my surprise when I was told that these are actually weeds. Yep, weeds. They look like Black Eyed Susan's to me, but they are weeds and they grow along the roads, in paddocks. When they are in bloom, the hillsides look like they are yellow instead of green. I still think they are pretty!
Spring is definitely here, and we are enjoying every possible minute we can of being outside. Hope you are all staying dry and warm in the Northern hemisphere, if you need to warm up at anytime, just come on down to the Southern hemisphere...you're always welcome.
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