A little life almost lost!…Yesterday afternoon’s bird experience… Closet space…
When we arrived on Tuesday night, this fruit and wine platter were awaiting us. Tom is working on the bananas, and tonight...
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Interesting and appreciated comment from a reader…Worries of risks when traveling…
Hillside scenery. Over these past several years, we've received many excellent comments on various of our past posts. As a result,...
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Update on stranded pilot whales in New Zealand…A bit of “this and that”…Balance of Home Hill Winery photos…
The work and effort to create these perfect rows of grapes are astounding. The mass stranding of over 600 whales is the...
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Trip to Hobart on a perfect day in Tasmania…Noctunal awakening…Clarification on our “one year ago posts”…
A perfect yellow rose from the flower garden in the yard. During the night I awoke at 2:00 am, wide eyed and bushy...
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A visit to a pig farm and seasonal gourmet restaurant in the Penguin countryside…Pigs in the mud video…Mount Gnomon Farm…
Pigs doing their thing at Mount Gnomon Farm...in the mud! I've often used the expression, "Happy as a pig in the...
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Birds of Tasmania…Seal on the beach …Adorable seal story from Devonport, Tasmania…
Yesterday, friend and landlord Terry took this photo of a seal lounging on Sisters Beach. Great shot of the seal checking you...
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More amazing Tasmanian wildlife…US football on Tasmanian TV today!…Meerkats and more…
Meerkat are marsupials of the mongoose family. For more information on meerkat, see the quote below. Although the Vikings lost too many...
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Tasmanian wildlife…Amazing surprises! Kangaroos and wombats!
Joey head and legs hanging out of the pouch. When we arrived in Australia 19 months ago (after a cruise from Hawaii to...
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Boxing Day situation with a seal…What?…Plus, what is Boxing Day, for those who may not know?
Photo taken by the Tasmanian Police of a seal sitting atop a car. The area has been secured to...
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Happy Birthday, Tom!…Today, we celebrate YOU and…what???…Photos of Tom over the past year…
While crossing the countryside several days ago, Tom spotted this highly venomous Tiger snake crossing the road. Quickly turning around, as it...
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