When I Say...

When I say "do you want to go outside" it always gets the attention of Miss Bear and Charlie immediately.

Yesterday they were both moaning at the back door for their morning outdoor romp.

It was pouring so I was ignoring them.

Until it got to the ridiculous point of endless loud meowing.

So out they went!

They soon realised why I hadn't taken them out into their enclosure. 

They then began yowling to come inside, they had never been so thoroughly drenched, and they were far from happy.

They both voiced their displeasure as I took them back inside to the warm and dry.

Miss Bear happily munched on some fresh catnip after her ordeal.

Whilst Charles snuggled down to sleep after drying himself.

This morning is once again a glorious wet day and not a peep is coming from either of them.

Lesson learned it seems...

 

This Time Of Year...

This time of year I often wake to the clouds hugging the earth.

These mornings always induce a smile.

It's not quite the same as the foggy weather I loved in the UK, where at times the fog was so thick driving was quite perilous, and snow and frost accompanied the misty weather creating striking views.

I find myself wishing it would stay like this, as all is quiet and still.

There's not even the slightest breeze.

Birds are silent.

It's like the world has paused...

 

Bolt Coffee...

Bolt Coffee have a great café which is located in Midland in a renovated old shed. 

They sell a variety of different coffees the company roast as well as other merchandise bearing their logo. 

The service is good, staff friendly which is becoming a rarity these days.

It's not the cosiest café to frequent on a cold day, however there are blankets dotted about to throw over your shoulders if needed.

I like the fact it's a pet friendly venue, it's always nice meeting new pups and having a slobbery hello. 

They also have a bookcase full of free books, you can leave a book or take a book.

 Or simply grab one to read as you enjoy your coffee.

They often have plants for sale, on this particular day there was some free everlasting seeds on offer. 

I did intend to take some home but got distracted by a very friendly dog...

 

Purple Swamphens...

Purple Swamphens I find make the perfect subject to photograph, especially when they grooming themselves. There's a family of Swamphens at Lake Leschenultia which are quite tolerant of nosey humans with cameras. 

There was also two fledgling grebes which looked somewhat terrified at not being able to locate their parents.

I can imagine how they felt. So tiny and vulnerable in a huge scary world.

My last encounter this day was with a lone kookaburra lingering upon a branch...

 

Jorgenson Park...

Jorgenson Park is one of the places I enjoy walking when over Kalamunda way, because as well as being naturally beautiful it's also a dog park.

This means I get to say hello to a variety of gorgeous dogs as well as enjoying nature.

This visit was at the end of May with the flowering season slowly beginning to decorate the land with colour. The earth was dry though, and I could sense the thirst of the land. 

The wattle trees would be fully blooming now so perhaps I ought to visit again soon.

I spent time admiring one of my favourite trees from various angles. The trees here have a distinctive energy about them, I always feel revived when I have been here amongst these old trees.

There's a lot of bird life here and due to the amount of visitors it's often difficult capturing photos. I did manage a couple, in the canopy however there's always a great deal of activity...