A mouse, a snake and a swim.

So...today Phoebe was up at 6.00 am and out watching the hens in the garden.While we were away collecting her in Brisbane we caught a mouse in one of the traps. Phoebe bravely held it out for the 'chooks' and Iris leapt at her trying to get it. Phoebe threw it and Isis ran off with it victoriously.Deranie, Phoebe's mum told me on the phone the other day that she was worried about snakes when Phoebe was walking down to the toilet. I reassured her that I had never seen a snake down near the toilet ever.Guess what Phoebe saw when she went down to the toilet today....a big, long, browny, black snake slithering past."That was creepy" she said.She and Daddy went for a swim in the dam this afternoon and after tea we played Cluedo...I won!I'm just letting you know.

The Phoebe has landed.

Will, Tiddalik and Phoebs.

Preparing for a visit.

So...today we head down to Brisbane for tomorrow we are collecting Phoebe from the airport. She is flying up from Sydney on her own to spend a week with us. It is the first time she will have flown without her Mum.It is all very exciting.Her bed is ready.

Sssspotted!

Hello 2017!

To all my family and friends I send love and hugs from the Upside Down.May your year be filled with happiness, love, laughter, good health, prosperity and oodles of hugs.May your Country not be ravaged by war, may it not walk away from it's neighbours but work together with them for the good of all and especially those in need.May your countrymen and women not elect unsuitable, thoughtless, hot headed leaders with fake tans but choose the wise, the just, the selfless and compassionate.May you not be judged or abused by others for your race, colour, age, size, shape, sex, sexual orientation and religion.May your comedy, film and musical heroes and heroines survive to entertain you for many more years to come.May the films you choose to see be uplifting and exciting and the books you read, gripping.May you have just the right amounts of weather and let it not encroach upon your home or life.May you travel safely on your journeys, long or short and arrive on time.May your work be worthwhile and rewarding and your days filled with smiles.Happy New Year Everyone!