I thought slo-mo was a button on the phone. At least it was until the last update. Now its gone and I'm left with this FPS system that's so tiresome if one isn't wearing reading glasses. Sometimes, I think we should be asked if we WANT change.
This is an odd virus. I think it too is on holiday and taking its time - we're fine when we first get up, but then energy disappears like water down a plughole and the aches and runny nose begin. But it could be worse, and we haven't taken to our beds.
Again thank you for the donation. That's so kind. Especially as I was informed of two (!!!!) fresh new cancer sufferers yesterday.
Yes. A friend of my neighbour has just been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. When they had to siphon 3 litres of fluid out of her lungs, we knew that something had to be very wrong. The older we get, the more cancer we encounter, so trying to help however we can becomes a necessity.
Have you done a COVID / RSV test for your current ailment? They can have some very peculiar symptoms and are running rampant up this way this year.
(Spring IS coming. I just mowed the lawn for the first time this season.)
The Big C is a huge worry. 1 in 2 is pretty awful. One of the things that concerns me is the number of young ones (30-40's) diagnosed with bowel cancer and because the young ones are below the age threshhold they don't get the benefit of the free testing kits. I think that needs to change.
Negative Covid, RSV, Influenza. Just an odd virus that's doing the rounds.
Anyway, we think we're on the improve... hopefully.
I have made a donation Prue because I am so impressed with your winter swimming, sans wetsuit. I had a similar week and one guilty pleasure was also watching Alone Australia; maddening to have to wait a whole week now for the next episode. I think I know just where you had your lovely soup and friand. We always stop there on our drives north (whispering now ... Bunch in O).
Thanks so much, Lee, that is so very much appreciated.
I swam yesterday (full wetsuit) and it was wonderful. I wasn't cold, the sky was blue forever and there was no wind at all, no waves. Just me n' the sea. I lay on my back and kept hoping some idle dolphin or seal would arrive. Sadly no.
Re Alone Australia - can you believe waiting 7 days! Where did he wander to? Cliffhanger!
I'm so in awe of the physical and mental courage of those contestants.
Thank you, Kate. You know, you live and learn. I didn't know my backward little 5 SE phone had a button for 'frames per second'. And I was trying to find out why videos were suddenly going slow. And lo, there it was - I have a choice. Now I have to check every time.
The picnic was rather nice - all the better for being out of a traditional wicker basket. It's a Wind in the Willows romance...
Curious how often it happens that illness comes on just as we give ourselves permission to slow down. I hope you're feeling better.
I'm thinking of a particular lost friend today, and this line touched me deeply: "She was the one who told me the day before she died that I must keep writing, and so every time I face the keyboard to progress another novel, I thank her for her support.
All your pictures are glorious, and the one in slow motion quite sparkly. My favorite is of the husband on that empty beach. Wow!
We're so fortunate - nearly all of our beaches are like that. One can have a whole day of being Robinson Crusoe regularly. We're certainly grateful as it heals the spirit if one needs to.
Delicious post Prue and I loved reading your food descriptions. Your picnic especially and I had not heard of a friand but now I desperately want to sample. (The moulds look a bit intimidating though ...) Really struck by how English the cottage and particularly that stone wall is too. Womble remains so, so handsome and self-assured in that Terrier way!
I still haven't purchased a friand tin and wonder if I can cook them in a muffin tin...
Yes, the town, Oatlands is beautifully English (Yorkshire really), but TBH, many little towns in Tasmania are like that. The settlers couldn't live without making it look like home and there was a plethora of free labour (transported convicts which was why the island was settled in the first place) and plenty of golden sandstone.
Also, being homesick, the settlers brought gorse, rabbits, foxes, starlings and so many other feral things to our nation and we're still paying the price.
My great great grandfather was transported for stealing two sheep to feed his family. His sentence was 14 years - and in that time, being a carpenter, he was put to work building a town called Bothwell and when we visit, we often wonder if the beautiful windows, doors, fanlights, church pews and so much more were carved and built by his hands.
As to the Womble... oh my gosh, he's so handsome some days. Other days he looks like a ragamuffin! Those are the days I take to him with a brush and scissors and try to pretty him up a little.
Love the calm holiday-like vibe in your post. Perfect.
And the video: you are right, the slow shutter speed shows the magical clarity and blue-green-dove white colours of the water and sand to perfection.
Hope you are starting to feel a tad more energy as the week is ending!
Not exactly effervescing but maybe its nature's way of making us slow down and re-gird.
We figure we can have till late Monday to jumpstart ourselves and then its back into it!
Thank you for liking my complete ineptitude with my camera. But it was a really nice accident, in the end, wasn't it? That water!!!
Beautiful. Happy sigh.
Donation made. Cancer Council is a regular one for me. You’re my third donation so far this month, but happy to help.
I had no idea you could accidentally change the frames per second on your phone!! But it looks incredible.
Hoping that you recover quickly. Enjoy this beautiful quiet interlude. Sending heaps of hugs dear Prue.
Beth, thank you so much! I saw your name!
I thought slo-mo was a button on the phone. At least it was until the last update. Now its gone and I'm left with this FPS system that's so tiresome if one isn't wearing reading glasses. Sometimes, I think we should be asked if we WANT change.
This is an odd virus. I think it too is on holiday and taking its time - we're fine when we first get up, but then energy disappears like water down a plughole and the aches and runny nose begin. But it could be worse, and we haven't taken to our beds.
Again thank you for the donation. That's so kind. Especially as I was informed of two (!!!!) fresh new cancer sufferers yesterday.
Yes. A friend of my neighbour has just been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. When they had to siphon 3 litres of fluid out of her lungs, we knew that something had to be very wrong. The older we get, the more cancer we encounter, so trying to help however we can becomes a necessity.
Have you done a COVID / RSV test for your current ailment? They can have some very peculiar symptoms and are running rampant up this way this year.
(Spring IS coming. I just mowed the lawn for the first time this season.)
Stay warm. All the best.
Gosh, the poor friend, how very sad.
The Big C is a huge worry. 1 in 2 is pretty awful. One of the things that concerns me is the number of young ones (30-40's) diagnosed with bowel cancer and because the young ones are below the age threshhold they don't get the benefit of the free testing kits. I think that needs to change.
Negative Covid, RSV, Influenza. Just an odd virus that's doing the rounds.
Anyway, we think we're on the improve... hopefully.
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I have made a donation Prue because I am so impressed with your winter swimming, sans wetsuit. I had a similar week and one guilty pleasure was also watching Alone Australia; maddening to have to wait a whole week now for the next episode. I think I know just where you had your lovely soup and friand. We always stop there on our drives north (whispering now ... Bunch in O).
Thanks so much, Lee, that is so very much appreciated.
I swam yesterday (full wetsuit) and it was wonderful. I wasn't cold, the sky was blue forever and there was no wind at all, no waves. Just me n' the sea. I lay on my back and kept hoping some idle dolphin or seal would arrive. Sadly no.
Re Alone Australia - can you believe waiting 7 days! Where did he wander to? Cliffhanger!
I'm so in awe of the physical and mental courage of those contestants.
And re lunch - whispering back - yes...
What a lovely read. The colours in the sky and the water are delightful.
The car picnic sounded delicious.
Thank you Prue.
Thank you, Kate. You know, you live and learn. I didn't know my backward little 5 SE phone had a button for 'frames per second'. And I was trying to find out why videos were suddenly going slow. And lo, there it was - I have a choice. Now I have to check every time.
The picnic was rather nice - all the better for being out of a traditional wicker basket. It's a Wind in the Willows romance...
Cheers.
I hope you are soon feeling better. Your body seems to have needed a quiet restorative week
Curious how often it happens that illness comes on just as we give ourselves permission to slow down. I hope you're feeling better.
I'm thinking of a particular lost friend today, and this line touched me deeply: "She was the one who told me the day before she died that I must keep writing, and so every time I face the keyboard to progress another novel, I thank her for her support.
All your pictures are glorious, and the one in slow motion quite sparkly. My favorite is of the husband on that empty beach. Wow!
We're so fortunate - nearly all of our beaches are like that. One can have a whole day of being Robinson Crusoe regularly. We're certainly grateful as it heals the spirit if one needs to.
Loved the slow video, Prue, and your quiet holiday away from the hustle and bustle sounds perfect for you two and your sweet dog. Feel better soon.
Thanks, Mary and I can recommend a 'slow' holiday.
All better now... typical now the holiday is done!
Delicious post Prue and I loved reading your food descriptions. Your picnic especially and I had not heard of a friand but now I desperately want to sample. (The moulds look a bit intimidating though ...) Really struck by how English the cottage and particularly that stone wall is too. Womble remains so, so handsome and self-assured in that Terrier way!
I still haven't purchased a friand tin and wonder if I can cook them in a muffin tin...
Yes, the town, Oatlands is beautifully English (Yorkshire really), but TBH, many little towns in Tasmania are like that. The settlers couldn't live without making it look like home and there was a plethora of free labour (transported convicts which was why the island was settled in the first place) and plenty of golden sandstone.
Also, being homesick, the settlers brought gorse, rabbits, foxes, starlings and so many other feral things to our nation and we're still paying the price.
My great great grandfather was transported for stealing two sheep to feed his family. His sentence was 14 years - and in that time, being a carpenter, he was put to work building a town called Bothwell and when we visit, we often wonder if the beautiful windows, doors, fanlights, church pews and so much more were carved and built by his hands.
As to the Womble... oh my gosh, he's so handsome some days. Other days he looks like a ragamuffin! Those are the days I take to him with a brush and scissors and try to pretty him up a little.