Visiting Happy Earth, a kick-ass suburban food forest garden...

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Recently Nick + I went to visit Ally and Rich (aka Happy Earth) who have created a truly amazing food forest garden in their suburban lot near Wollongong, NSW. It is a beautiful place of lushness, food, and fun.

The thing I like most about Happy Earth is that Ally and Rich have transformed this place from a very normal, suburban house on a sloping block to a madly wonderful jungle dripping with food and beauty, and they’ve done it all bit by bit, with thoughtful intent.

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Now this is what gardens should really be like - full of exploring and wonderful tastes and smells everywhere! Woof!

Fun With Maggots

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Which came first: the maggot or the fly?

I never considered this question before moving to Johannesburg. Now that I’m here, I think about it at least once a year.

Once every summer, I make the mistake of waiting too long to empty my kitchen garbage. A fly gets into the garbage can and lays eggs. A day later, there are…

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It's a pity Heather didn't call me to help deal with this problem - woof! I reckon my bones taste better when they are 'moving' a bit - yap!

Show off!

Tell me, why do some cows have to show off like this?! I bet you’re all laughing by now aren’t you!  If not, why not?! Woof!

Have a good week!

The charms of the seaside.

I’m starting to understand why Enivea likes to visit the beach.  Especially this place called Southend on the Limestone Coast of South Australia. 

We did another trip there last week, on a perfect day weather wise.  Blue sky, slight breeze, warm but not too hot – just what I ordered! Yap!  One of the nicest aspects of this coastline, is that it’s not crowded – and that means I don’t have to wear that horrible lead – yay!  In the morning, we went to the beach just north of the township, and timing was just right – cos the tide was out!  Plenty of good paddling space.  Yep, that’s what I like……   In the afternoon, we took off along the cliffs, but I’ll leave that story to Enivea to tell you later.  For now, enjoy the pics we took

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Everyone should have a special Valentine’s Day!

To catch a cow

Enivea and I had some pretty important work to do this morning, and despite the initial foggy damp conditions I worked hard and brought it all together – including getting the sun out.  We caught a cow.  This is how we did it.

First, stalk down the cow.  It’s somewhere in this great big paddock……

Yep, there it is.  It’s seen me, I’ll have to be extra careful and quietly head it into the right direction…..

The spiders are everywhere this morning…….

They build amazing webs don’t they!

Strong enough too, to catch a cow!

See!!!  It worked!  That’s how you catch a cow!

Woof!

A day in the life of – a photographer’s assistant.

As you may have gathered by now, I’m a pretty talented dog.  What you may not have realised, is the vital role I play for Enivea, as her assistant on photography shoots.

Take what I had to do this week for instance, when she decided to do a cattle shoot.  You know what they say about never working with children or animals?  Ha!  How right they were! But thanks to my expertise, it all succeeded.

First of all, I had to explain to their self-appointed leader, what was involved, and of course, make him feel special, so that it would guarantee full co-operation.  I know all about psychology you see…..

Yes, this looks a good spot for the shoot.

First shot – I suggested we title it – Alone at Daybreak.

Then it was on to organise the rest of the mob.

I gathered them together, and then at the perfect moment, hustled them up!

Titled – The rise of the cattle. Nice golden light isn’t it.  I even organised the sun just right.

Then there was much discussion about the next set of shots.

Cattle are simple creatures, I had to repeat the instructions again and again….sigh…..

I kept stressing the point about getting it right the first time!

There’s always one who wants a solo part…..I had to be very tough with this prima donna.

Got that sorted.  Then it was, come on, follow me!

Yes, that wasn’t too bad.  Any suggestions for a title on this ?

But things didn’t always go as planned……

NO NO NO!  Not like that -didn’t you listen to me?!

Okay Enivea, I’ve got them all ready, just give me the word and I’ll set them off.

Action!!

This one is called – The Dust Up

I’m not happy about the title she gave this one – Watching the Dust Up – bit boring really!

So you see, I’m a very important busy dog, although I do know about keeping a balance to life, and making sure I get plenty of sleep and rest also.

Under the Big Mongolian Sky: Echoes from the Steppes

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Under the big sky are the Mongolian steppes. Only the distant mountains challenge its rule over an almost infinite space.

I stood in the darkness in the middle of the steppe one evening and saw something I’ve never seen before; an unobstructed view of the stars in the skies above and the horizons around me.  Nothing else was there; no trees, no skyscrapers, just the stars all over, as if I was under a huge dome made of stars.

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Now this is REAL traveling!

What’s happened to the sun?

One day, it’s all hot and sunny.  The next morning, it’s all cloudy and grey.  I looked and I looked, searched high and low, and nope, couldn’t find the sun anywhere……

I wonder if the cattle ate it?

Introducing Leader Otis!!!

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Oh Dog! I have a VERY special guest today!  Otis went from feral kitten to a leader among cats and a blogger with a mission.  He has a wonderful story to tell, so put your paws together and help me welcome Leader Otis!!!!

Leader Otis- a beacon of hope!

Rumpy:  Oh Dog!  Thanks so much for being my guest today!  

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This story is similar to the one that Frank told me.....it's a great interview!