Chicks born 21st Aug 2010

About 3 days old let me introduce you to Miss Lulu who was looked after by mum Fluffy who didnt watch over her and she slipped under the wire due to my not so perfect cage making. I found her in the morning cold and cherping loudly for her Mum. I took her and had to keep her warm for the day and try and teach her to eat and drink. By the end of the day she was cherrp cherrping very loudly and as night came and darkness I lifted the other Mum (unnamed but a twin so look so much alike I cant tell them apart)and put Lulu under her. To my delight Lulu was one of the gang and althought a little slower than the three was watching and feeding and New Mum was looking after her.
Now a family of four chicks, Lulu, Fifi, Polly and Rosie are cared for by their sarragate Mum. She is very vicious when you try and look under her. I have a very sore finger to prove it.

Keeping a watchful eye on her babies. Mum is a unknown breed but has a Bantam/Silky XX and the babies will be the same.

Metrosideros Fiji Fire and Tibouchina Jazzie

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I have a very unsightly back fence which was once hidden by a Ginger plant that was slowly overtaking the lawn with its fast growing rhizomes. It was removed and I planted cotton plants. The Pest attacked them so it was time for them to go and this time I have planted two well established Fiji Fire (Metrosideros) I had never heard of this plant before. The new growth are coloured pinkish very similar to lilly pillys. Has an orangey flower which I am eagerly waiting as photos don't show the flower. It is hardy, not too tall plant and with two planted side by side hopefully hide this fence.
The Tibouchina Jazzie is also new to me as I do have the Alstonville and Nola growing and are in flower most of the year. The Jazzie is a smaller bush and it has replaced a Camelia that I had on my front lawn.

My chooks are very interested in when I take shovel to dirt as there generally is a tasty worm or bug to find. Then after planting I have to place rocks and mesh to keep the chooks from digging/scratching up the plants.

Magpie Nesting

I had just washed my special Koala Tea Cosy knitted by my Mother using Mohair, hung it on the line to dry. As I was standing over the sink in my kitchen I looked out and there was this Magpie pulling mohair with its beak for its nest. How smart is it. Many of my lady friends have reported similar visits from birds that peck wool drying from the clothes line.

Pixie Beanie with Boots

Its Bellingen market this Sat 17th July 2010 and as I purchased a pair of extra special kangaroo boots from the stall next to us Wallaby Tracks I decided that if I am going to wear them I must have a beanie to match. I found some carded beige mohair in my stash and dyed it to match the contrast musty pink on the boots. Please No rude remarks if you see me, laughing is allowed.

If you too wish to have a pair of these Kangaroo boots check out their stall at Bellingen or http://www.wallabytracks.com.au/

July 2010 Felt Smart Hats

Felt hats created for the person who prefers a hat with a very small brim or no brim at all

Felt Hats July 2010

My latest creations of newly hand made felt hats using the wet felt method.Very colourful for this winter to show off to wear to a special function or just to keep you warm.

I am bringing these hats to Bellingen market July 17th. These are not massed produced every hat is created by hand even dyed so you get a indivual piece of art. Priced to suit most budgets.

Felt Hat Matching Scarf

Its July 2010 and winter is in the air time to wear a smart felt hat and chunky hand spun knitted scarf. Top black hat is on the small size with a felted band with its ends made as a feature tied at the side in a knot leaving the ends to point upwards.
Below Dark Green (not shown colour up - sorry) felt hat for a person who likes a medium size. It has a curved upward brim and the band is green felted with embellishment with glitter showing thru. Very stylish but casual. The Scarf is green and rustic browns blended thru. Both scarfs have very long tastles to create extra length without weight.