Yard: Pond and Pots

A new addition to the backyard in the form of a pond.  It's made out of concrete and the intended use is probably a stock drinking trough but we've adapted it for the garden - high enough to keep it free of  cane toads and the dog.  It's a good size and large enough to have a few fish and plants to add some interest to the yard.  So far we have a few goldfish and a solar pump to circulate the water.

the view from the sliding door of the house.

You can see the few water plants, we've built up a bit of a rockery in the front with some bromeliads and ground cover .  This is looking out from the deck.

The fish feeder, pump installer and general roustabout.

View of the Brommies from the deck

My new colour co-ordinated pots

The garden under the stairs is still in progress,as is the area under the deck which will house more of the shade-loving type plants - ferns, orchids ..........

The Dowd's are travelling ....

Some friends from Darwin but currently living in Melbourne, are on the Winter trek north to warmer climates.  Pam, an 'old' netballer mate and husband Greg along with 'Buddie' the beagle are on the road in search of sights, adventure, and catching up with old friends.

  We had the pleasure of their company for a couple or four days on their wending their way up the east coast.  They stayed in their van in the backyard where Buddie was able to wander around and keep Lizzi company.

The Caravan
 A very stylish and comfortable self contained van 

The Truck
 Another great BT 50 

The travellers enjoying the odd beverage!

Greg, Pam and Dave out on the deck

We recalled and recounted all the glory days of an earlier time - sigh sigh!  It was great to have them and hopefully no one caught 'the cold' that was in the household.  Happy travels guys!