Listening to the Voices in My Head

Wing went to an Aikido workhsop. I had to tape up his shoulder to prevent re-injury. The removal of the tape was... well, he know knows what it feels like to 'wax' hair. He said he can't understand why anyone would deliberately do that to herself, though.

Then, off to the third part of the Portraiture Workshop. This time it was practical application of lighting, whether gentle soft light, harsh direct, flash or any combination thereof. Was much fun. What's even better is when the instructor is a bit of a nutter, because it's fun and not boring. It was great, and rather sad it's over. Learned lots.

Hurry home, get ready. For what? Wing's an my 11th Wedding Anniversary. Still smitten after all these years. Wing made reservations at Coco's, in South Perth. It was wonderful.

Still need to educate the Purr-kids about these too-damned-early wake ups. They have a screwy sense of timing. If I go to bed early, they let me sleep late (that's any time after 7am) But should I go to bed late (around or after midnight) they get me up at 5am.

Aikidomayland and I spent the day in Guilderton and Cervantes. Many photos were taken, and we must have spent hours at "The Pinnacles". It was the best anniversary we have had.

Here's a peek/preview

Aikidomayland in the bushland!




Dusk at the Pinnacles

I said "You betcha yes!" when asked if I would have him as husband and partner.

For those who are interested, a gallery of our City of Lights river cruise. Yes, I know some of the pics are blurry, but hey, I was on a moving boat, having to slow shutter speed to get bright enough images, so a little blurring/motion was to be expected.

Still there are great shots of Perth skyline, and other visual yummies.

Coffee Stein

Meegan spotted this, and got it as anniversary present. I will *try* not to use it when my mother in law visits.



Say it with Flowers! and I don't mean triffids

Archimedes (l) and Eileen (r) snacking on some fresh banksia blossoms. I did notice if I put them in a vase of water, the blossoms tend to 're-nectar' for a few days. Sure beats cutting fresh ones every day. This little pigs get well fed by their human slave, so these are a treat for them. And boy to they suck up after they get em.