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About tazzieval

australian, spinner, weaver, alpaca lover, traveller, hate to cook!

Dec21

Midsummer Day 2017

Posted on December 21, 2017 by tazzieval

The pasture is slashed, the hay bales stores, the alpacas shorn, the tomatoes growing, all good at Rivervale Alpacas. Bring on Xmas.

: Curious Zac, son of Raspberry and Emperor

: The alpacas choose the choicest left over pasture

: Little Zac looks around for Mum

: tomatoes powering on

: That blue bird bath is so popular with the wrens

: Looking to the cottage

: Down the garden path

: The pear trellis is doing well

: Down to the river

: The alpacas pass the steers without a second glance.

: The driveway, aka Cardiac Hill

: the steers relax, but they should be eating the leftover pasture!

Mt Field 2017

Posted on October 1, 2017 by tazzieval

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The last day of September and there was plenty of snow up at Mt Field. I joined Annette and Rod to help run the tow – well – all I did was man the belt hire hut while they and the Ski Patrol members de-iced the tow, ran the motor, stood by for any untoward events and helped people use the ‘nutcracker’ on the tow system. Skiers and Boarders had a fabulous day, although they were almost invisible at times with the conditions during the afternoon. A wild and windy day, the walk up to the tow was a challenge but the walk back down was pure bliss once we passed the first drift (where I almost lost my boot as I sunk thigh deep). Out of the wind the magic of a snow covered track was picture postcard perfect.

: Last bit of the track to the Ski Tow Belt Hire hut

: Looking out from the rear of the Ski Tow Belt Hire hut

: Looking out from the Ski Tow Belt Hire hut

: Intrepid volunteers de-icing the belt tow

: Intrepid volunteers de-icing the belt tow

: Windy conditions didn’t abate during the afternoon but skiers and boarders snowed on…..

: Belts ready for hire

: Walking back down the Urquhart track – a winter wonderland

Feb28

A Day with the Queen and Roz

Posted on February 28, 2017 by tazzieval

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Big Big Thank you to Roz showing us around her workplace and dining us in style on the QM2 whilst in Hobart February 2017. We had a great time.

: Roz at work

: Commodore Club, but where’s my G&T?

: Ahoy there.

: Catching the lift on the QM2

: Spare propellor anyone?

: What a great day to be in Hobart.

: Taking a turn, minus our ball gown attire

: Susan and the glass gown!!

: Just practicing

: A day on board QM2 in Hobart, Tasmania

: Glimpsing Hobart as we swanned thru the Kings Court

: Boys will be Boys – helping out the band on QM2

: Roz, slow down, we can’t keep up!

: Healthy Crew Happy Crew

: Hobart town from the QM2

: Thanks Roz, Brian and I had a great day on board with you.

: The Godiva Chocolate room was tempting

: Valeri and Brian on the QM2

: Roz and Valeri on the QM2 in Hobart

: Love those lift doors

Feb11

A Day In Hobart

Posted on February 11, 2017 by tazzieval

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Wandered the docks in Hobart to check out the Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2017. As usual it didn’t disappoint. Hundreds of wooden boats; big, small, working, pleasure, local, international – it is an amazing event. Then up town to see a movie, LION, and down to Blackman’s Bay for sustenance at Jack Loves Red. Love Tasmania.

: Children building boats – fabulous

: Old Mill in the heart of the action

: Masts everywhere

: How old am I?

: Parliament House lawns

: Music to stop and listen too…

: Music Boat

: Singing to the bystanders

: One of these boats doesn’t fit in here!

: Seagull motor

: Go down to Franklin and take a turn on The Nancy

: Beautiful craftsmanship

: Stop and eat – yummy

Jan2

Time with Mary

Posted on January 2, 2017 by tazzieval

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So great to have Mary stay awhile – we spent a bit of time out and about, and time just – being.

: Around the bonfire at Maren’s

: Around the bonfire at Maren’s

: Around the bonfire at Maren’s

: Around the bonfire at Maren’s

: Atop Mt Wellington in December

: Mona

: Fun at Mona

: Mona – Yayoi Kusama Room

: Mona – Yayoi Kusama Room

: Carpet magic

: Mona

: Mona

: Mona – Yayoi Kusama Room

: Mona – Yayoi Kusama Room

: Mona

: the Love Couch

: Mona

: Interactive artwork at Mona

: Atop Mt Wellington

: Atop Mt Wellington

Dec8

A Walk Into Perth

Posted on December 8, 2016 by tazzieval

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Into Perth CBD from Roland & Jeni’s place in Coolbinia, such a lot to explore along the way. Using Hyde Park as a welcome rest spot, then LAYUP as a welcome brunch spot, it was a day of exploring the fabulous bits and pieces of ordinary suburban life along the walk into the city. 4.7km of fun and interesting corners.

: Joy, from the movie, Inside Out

: Great Street Art of Perth

: Walking on ‘not so nice’ water

: Great Street Art of Perth

: Great Street Art of Perth

: London Court Clock, Perth WA

: Great Street Art of Perth

: Great Street Art of Perth

: Fear, Disgust, Joy and Anger in the movie, Inside Out

: Jeni & Roland off to work

: Street corner

: Green walls

: Great Street Art of Perth

: Great Street Art of Perth

: Great Street Art of Perth

: Great Street Art of Perth

: Great Street Art of Perth

: Happy Birthday Mum, 83 and keeping us on our toes

: dressed and ready to walk

: Kevin enjoys some Fresh Browse

: Great Street Art of Perth

: Great Laneway Art of Perth

: Great Street Art of Perth

: Perth and Jacarandas, always memories of my Nan

: Great Street Art of Perth

: Great Street Art of Perth

: Great Street Art of Perth

: Great Laneway Art of Perth

: Great wall tiling of Perth

: Great Street Art of Perth

: Hyde Park

: Hyde Park

: Great Laneway Art of Perth

Sep22

Rosny Farm to the Botanical Gardens

Posted on September 22, 2016 by tazzieval

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Lovely day out with Sally and Ann to explore the Rosny Farm before lunching at Succulent in the Botanical Gardens. Great cultural events under the umbrella of Clarence Council. Art Bikes on loan, let’s do that!