Abervale in Spring

Hi there, I've just come in from a wander around the Village and can't help doing a bit of skiting. The place is a riot of colour with roses, geraniums and all sorts of brilliant additions to the gardens. The bit of rain we had recently has made a differeence. The lake is now full and the gardens have had a boost. Of course the Aussie natives are well to the fore - grevillians in thier varieties and of course the different coloured callistemons. Old 19th century TE Brown is not noted for his verse but he hit it on the head with his "a garden is a lovesome thing, god wot." Happy gardening all you people - love from Ruth and me.

The Fellows Allowed Out!

The other day I joined a "Mystery Men's Luncheon" outing planned for the Village. It turned out that lunch was in the vicinity of The Great Ocean Road. It winds around the coast and was constructed during the 1930s depression with pick and shovel by returned servicemen from the 1914-18 war. The sculpture in bronze, complete with barrow and simulated dirt, is quite impressive . Just in case you missed me, I'm the bloke in the red top in the first pic.

Back in the picture

Here I am, thanaks to the advice of agedp to an even agerdp about how to add to my blogsite. Such a greatgrandson as Willow would wonder what all the fuss is about. But a veryegedp like me finds himself wandering in strange and unknown places. But here I am and from now on I hope to be communicating properly. So ... bingo!