Travelling Around

We've had the grandchildren for a couple of days and had a great time in the countryside picking cherries and then driving them back home to Mannum on the River Murray. Here are a few photos of our day out, but I didn't take any of the cherry picking as we were too busy picking and eating!  We had  great morning on the cherry farm and picked 5.5 kg, probably too many but they won't be wasted.  I have made some jam which will be given away as gifts and tomorrow I will make some sauce as well as some Danish pastries and the rest will be eaten.  The cherries were lovely and juicy and I don't think I will ever be able to eat too many, and apparently they are supposed to be of benefit for arthritis so I hope I feel better soon. View of the cherry farm property The lovely property, the cherry orchard is over the hill This old shed had a Willys Overland Whippet Four Interesting car display Cows grazing peacefully The girls love

I have been struggling to get into the Christmas spirit this year, partly because I just haven't had the energy and also because half of our family will be away for Christmas and we will not be having the rest of the family here for lunch.  We will be going to our son and d-i-l's for Christmas tea and we are looking forward to seeing them and the grandchildren but I do love to do the "big" lunch and usually enjoy all the preparations leading up to Christmas.  We have been very fortunate that both our adult children live within an hour of our place and I know that as families grow it isn't always possible to be together and we have planned to all get together after Christmas. Last week I decided to try to get into the spirit, and no I didn't get into the Chivas Regal, but got out all the decorations and made an effort to decorate the house and put the tree up.  This was quite a task, and even trying to find everything was interesting as I thought

This little chap decided to hang around our tree for a while.  These are not the type of trees they prefer but koalas will eat other varieties when their favourite is not available.        Breakneck Cutting, Tea  Tree Gully       Breakneck Cutting is on the road from our house to our son's house in Mannum, so we are often on this road.  Breakneck Cutting was originally named Blyth's Cutting in 1863 but I have always called it Breakneck, seems to fit better as in the 1860's it would have been a terribly steep hill to climb with bullock carts and according to records there were many accidents.      The galahs are always coming down for a drink  We usually only get two galahs coming in to drink The Australian Magpie - Bird of the Year 2017 Having a good look at me Camera shy How do I get through here?   Hope you enjoy my photos.  I do love to get out and enjoy nature and take a few photos too.   See you