Home grown....

                         

                                     Home Grown

                       "     Home grown tomatoes,

                           Home grown tomatoes,

                          What'd life be without 

                          Home grown tomatoes.

                         There's only two things that

                         money can't buy,

                         That's true love and.....

                         Home grown tomatoes! "

           

                                                               song by Guy Clark

Their only home....

A while ago Murray and I did the short "Mangrove Boardwalk" walk just off Weyba Road.It is right near the "Footy" Ground and near the site where the Farmers Market is held every Sunday.

 Mangroves do have an important place in the ecosystem around the Noosa river and Weyba creek.

These birds apparently reside only in the mangroves....we did see the Heron....

 
Not far away you can cross the old Weybe Creek Bridge which was lovingly restored by "friends"in 1994.
Koalas are resident in the area....although Koala numbers have been greatly depleted in recent years in the Noosa area unfortunately.We didn't see any the day we were there but we did spot this sign on a gum tree.

A critical eye....sketches

I haven't looked at my sketch book for a long time...about a year ago I was very much into trying my hand at painting..It was a lot of fun and I would love to get back into it again.This little sketch book was where I started to experiment...What do you think?I know you will all be really kind and say they are fabulous!!!Anyway finding this little book has inspired me to get out the paints again and have a go.

Spotted at our local milk bar......

Eat your tomatoes.....they're high in vitamin C,and of course everyone love bananas!!!

Gearing up

The Noosa Triathlon is an annual event that has been going since 1983.It is Australia's largest and highest profile triathlon event and the whole town is gearing up for the race.For the past couple of weeks they have been patching the road surface,trimming back branches and mowing the nature strips in readiness for this big event.Whilst we are not really into this type of sport,we usually stroll up to Gympie Terrace and have a squiz at how it is all going.Although it doesn't start till next weekend there are already lots of people jogging and cycling the course just to get a feel for what's ahead.This is a photo I took of last years event.

This week's guest Quote Person is BUDDHA he says.......

"When you realise how perfect everything is,you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky"

more flowers.......

I know,I can't help myself!!! I love flowers....these are the ones I bought at the farmers market on Sunday.

FOR ALL THE FLOWER LOVERS OUT THERE

This is the first Gardenia of the season picked this morning from our garden.I wish you could smell it!!

TEA TREE BAY

This is beautiful Tea Tree Bay, showing the world famous surf break.It is one of the beautiful beaches found in the Noosa Nation Park.I took this photo last month.

A LITTLE BIT OF FRANCE IN NOOSAVILLE!

This lovely little cafe is actually run by a lovely French couple.It is so much fun to go in there and try and speak French to them.They must have a laugh when  we leave!!! They make beautiful pastries and of course fresh baked baguettes too.

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Breast cancer has touched many of our lives in some way or another.October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Australia.It is good to see our local Ferry is supporting the Breast Cancer Foundation.

NOOSA FARMERS MARKET

Just back from the market.Lots of goodies to choose from again.Tomato and basil baguette for lunch!

HAPPY WEEKEND EVERYONE !!

Care to join us for a spin down the coast!!

NOOSA RIVER

I took these shots this morning at 5.30 from the end of our street.It is going to be another beautiful day!!!

Noosa river sunset

EARLY MORNING NOOSA RIVER

QUOTE OF THE DAY

And now for something a bit different.

I thought you would love to see our backyard with our new lawn and our vegies!!

Cormorants {I think}on Noosa river this morning.These birds are funny to watch.They can dive and stay down there  for so long you think they have come to grief only to see them surface further down the river.

THIS MORNING IN NOOSA

Halse Lodge Backpackers.This place is so popular with young overseas travellers. The building itself was actually on of the first houses built in Noosa heads.Isn't the Jacaranda Tree beautiful!

caught in the storm.

On our way home this evening.Noosa Parade.5.45pm.13th Oct.2009

NOOSA BEACH

Pelican Beach.Noosa River

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Whoever is happy, will make others happy too"
                                                             Mark Twain

Storm approaching.Noosa river.Sunday11th Oct.

early morning cuppa

First cup of tea of the day.Bliss!!!

Noosa River Sunset.