So – Aussie wildlife. What is it and how does it stack up? Well, I have to say, having grown up in Africa, initial impressions of what Aus has to offer might appear a tad underwhelming. But that’s because not only does Africa boast extremely impressive beasts like the ‘big five’ (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo …
Just a quick report-back on the idea I floated in that post about building fires. Today was our opportunity to bring the principle of curves to the structure of the daily firelighting ritual. Triangles and rectangles, we said, were all very well, but the addition of curvilinear logs might add some variety. I said curves …
Busy times in Braidwood today, with no chance for deep thought, so here's a short photo-walk around town. In these times of protest and disorder, it's probably instructive to recall that we've been here before -- but that doesn't mean that this time can't be different. We came across this tribute to Bob Dylan on …
Quick confession: we still haven’t decided on which model of woodburner to insert into the fireplace in the main living area of Corner Cottage. It’s not like we haven’t continued researching the possibilities – which are numerous – but various issues have contributed to an ongoing state of indecision. So in the meantime, it’s open …
Here’s a little tale about enthusiasm. Misguided enthusiasm in the service of a cause which didn’t really need any particular focus or dedication . . . but I want to say the enthusiasm is laudable in itself. Remember my posts about how chilly it’s been of a night here in Braidwood? And also how we’ve …
Being deposited far away from your comfort zone and getting to grips with a brand new life forces you to re-look at things you’ve long taken as read. Stuff that seemed obvious and set in stone suddenly won’t make sense in a new context, and in a way it’s adapt or die – a spot …
These are finials. Nice word, isn’t it? Finniiaallls. Before moving to Corner Cottage, I was vaguely aware of finials as something to do with the banisters on a staircase, but as with so many things from worms to weeds to utes, hadn’t ever been compelled to consider them in any particular detail. But this cottage, …
Being here in country New South Wales, it can sometimes feel like we’re a million miles away from the worries of the world, and that can be a good thing. It certainly made dealing with social distancing easier – a small town, a small community, and (for us) a lot to do around the house. …
It’s time we talked food again – it’s been a while but rest assured, we have continued to eat. Now, with winter coming on, our thoughts turn naturally to hearty, nutritious soups. There’s nothing quite like a big pot bubbling on the stove to add a note of cosy domesticity to the place – and …
OK I admit it -- yesterday's post was a cop-out. Just whacking a photo up there with a lame joke attached was worse than just phoning it in. Or maybe it was just phoning it in. Let's just say I was just really tuckered out from the killing frenzy the day before. Plus we had …
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