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A Blog About Hornsby NSW Australia Photos News Events
Showing posts with label nsw. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nsw. Show all posts
Sunday, 16 March 2014
Sunset Clouds
Friday, 31 January 2014
Rose hips
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Friday, 24 January 2014
Accidental Typography at Hornsby
This is a shop sign at Hornsby. I showed a snippet on FB and Google and a couple of people wanted to see more. So here's the photos at a slighter higher resolution?
The summer heat has actually made the lettering more interesting with the curl effect. Or not? Please note both photos copyright Julie Vaux 2014
The summer heat has actually made the lettering more interesting with the curl effect. Or not? Please note both photos copyright Julie Vaux 2014
Saturday, 11 January 2014
Spiral Bark pattern
This tree is opposite Hornsby RSL and stands out for the odd spiral pattern in its bark. The trees on either side of it do not have it. This tree however I suspect was burnt by lightning maybe. When it peels in summer the bark spirals down and around the tree and doesnt fall down in long strips. Does anyone know if it was ever struck by lightning?
Friday, 22 November 2013
Mrs Eugene the Peahen
Eugene the Normanhurst Peacock has I believe 2 wives that have been seen but when I had a chance to photo them only one was around.
Hopefully the rest of his family are still alive and well.
If you this bird it is NOT a scrub turkey.
Peacocks have 2 long claws so don't let them fight with your dogs.
Saturday, 16 November 2013
Frangipani Time
Here's a view of some of the many frangipanis currently in bloom west of the station.
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Spot the lorikeet
Spot the lorikeet
a couple of photos that show just how well those brightly colored feathers can blend in with trees in Reddy Park.
I could hear they up in the trees and I'm farsighted not shortsighted but it still took me five minutes to spot them. These birds are bright green red and blue but at a distance those intense hues blend to a dark shadow. Amazing!
a couple of photos that show just how well those brightly colored feathers can blend in with trees in Reddy Park.
I could hear they up in the trees and I'm farsighted not shortsighted but it still took me five minutes to spot them. These birds are bright green red and blue but at a distance those intense hues blend to a dark shadow. Amazing!
Thursday, 26 September 2013
Poinsettias are out !
The loveliness of red poinsettia against a bright blue spring sky
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Monday, 23 September 2013
I Miss the magnolias
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Every year I take far too many shots of the local magnolias but they have such a short season ... enjoy !
Friday, 16 August 2013
Thursday, 16 May 2013
History under your feet
Next time you walk past the Polaris building on your way to Barker or College Crescent or Waitara or elsewhere glance down and check out this plaque.
Where the Polaris block of apartments is now was once the location of the Masonic hall used for a variety of local community events.
The nearest community event venue is now ... er ... mmm ... oh there's meeting room in the library and the war memorial hall next to the RSL and ... and ... lets hope some of these promised west side developments really do include space for community events and services at a low and reasonable cost?
Thursday, 18 April 2013
Snow white snow bright bloom
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Friday, 5 April 2013
More Burra Watch Two
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Wednesday, 3 April 2013
More Burra Watch One
The next few posts are photos of Burra watch which is my name for the local kookaburra clan.
I don't have a proper zoom lens tho I did use the zoom function! I'm just lucky enuff that the Burras have gotten so used to me taking photos they will let me get fairly close to them. Next time I can afford to buy a camera I want one with a really powerful zoom!
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I don't have a proper zoom lens tho I did use the zoom function! I'm just lucky enuff that the Burras have gotten so used to me taking photos they will let me get fairly close to them. Next time I can afford to buy a camera I want one with a really powerful zoom!
Friday, 8 March 2013
Sunflowers
Sunflowers have been planted in a front garden near my residence.
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Monday, 21 January 2013
TAFE ENROLMENTS 2013 are THIS WEEK
TAFE ENROLMENTS FOR 2013 courses are THIS WEEK PEOPLE !
Yes this week Wednesday and Thursday the 23rd and 24th!
12 noon to 7 p.m.
Check with the departments running your course as to whether you have to go to the library or your department office to enrol.
If you're a continuing student late(r) enrolments may be accepted.
Also don't forget to leave your name with them. Some people apply for several courses or have work hours that change and then drop out leaving course vacancies available.
Yes this week Wednesday and Thursday the 23rd and 24th!
12 noon to 7 p.m.
Check with the departments running your course as to whether you have to go to the library or your department office to enrol.
If you're a continuing student late(r) enrolments may be accepted.
Also don't forget to leave your name with them. Some people apply for several courses or have work hours that change and then drop out leaving course vacancies available.
Thursday, 17 January 2013
150 posts and wifi
150 posts and may there be many more!
I'ld love to see some reader feedback please?
Remember you can follow me on a mobile it you have one that's gets the web so why not bookmark this blog if you have a social hub or similar app?
I'll be blogging from my laptop and also my new Samsung Galaxy 2 droid mobile this year. Probably more from my mobile due to local interference to my wifi signal which is one of the many reasons I've updated to a more expensive mobile.
I do not know why but the Galaxy gets better wifi reception than my Sony Vaio laptop but I can now understand why the galaxy range is so popular especially if you cant afford Apple much as I 'ld love to have an ipad or macprobook!
Do you have wifi reception problems? How did you stop them? Who or what do you think causes them?
Please share any solutions!
I'ld love to see some reader feedback please?
Remember you can follow me on a mobile it you have one that's gets the web so why not bookmark this blog if you have a social hub or similar app?
I'll be blogging from my laptop and also my new Samsung Galaxy 2 droid mobile this year. Probably more from my mobile due to local interference to my wifi signal which is one of the many reasons I've updated to a more expensive mobile.
I do not know why but the Galaxy gets better wifi reception than my Sony Vaio laptop but I can now understand why the galaxy range is so popular especially if you cant afford Apple much as I 'ld love to have an ipad or macprobook!
Do you have wifi reception problems? How did you stop them? Who or what do you think causes them?
Please share any solutions!
Friday, 11 January 2013
Check those Roofs!
Check Those Roofs!
Yes The TV and radio and Advocate and other media sources are all telling you to do it but it is important and it works!
Even if you don't live in a unit you might have friends who live near bushland who need the reminder or help?
What to do!
Check gutters and clear them.
You can use the build up muck on the garden for wet or dry mulch.
Check for cracks or holes in the roof that any burning material could get through.
Even if there's no fire hazard you've checked the roof and can fix it before some bird or possum gets into the roof.
Thinking it doesnt matter cos the bush is half a mile away?
If a fire ever breaks through into suburbia it will spread furhter because of fire hazards which brings me to
Wood piles. If you have one don't have it near the house and keep anything you have stored that could burn or explode dry materials chemicals in sealed containers or away from the house if possible.
Also check for any drains or debris buildups anywhere but mainly check those roofs.
Please!
Yes The TV and radio and Advocate and other media sources are all telling you to do it but it is important and it works!
Even if you don't live in a unit you might have friends who live near bushland who need the reminder or help?
What to do!
Check gutters and clear them.
You can use the build up muck on the garden for wet or dry mulch.
Check for cracks or holes in the roof that any burning material could get through.
Even if there's no fire hazard you've checked the roof and can fix it before some bird or possum gets into the roof.
Thinking it doesnt matter cos the bush is half a mile away?
If a fire ever breaks through into suburbia it will spread furhter because of fire hazards which brings me to
Wood piles. If you have one don't have it near the house and keep anything you have stored that could burn or explode dry materials chemicals in sealed containers or away from the house if possible.
Also check for any drains or debris buildups anywhere but mainly check those roofs.
Please!
Saturday, 29 September 2012
Pie maddened Magpies
Pie maddened Magpies
Recently cos I've had to visit a sick relative at the San hospital I've been at Turramurra Railway Station a lot. Early thhis afternoon I got back to the station from the hospital and found I had time to buy a meat pie.
So I'm standing on the platform nibbling at the hot pie and suddenly an entire clan of magpies descends from the trees.
Clearly they are also fans of meat pies and VERY hungry!
It's the whole family staring at me mom dad last years gray almost black younglings and one grey speckled fledgling all studying me and my pie.
Now its school holidays and a long weekend so its understandable that there's no or less humans around willing to feed scraps and tidbits to magpies.
Magpies however seem to feel they have a right to be fed.
That we're paying them their rightful tribute for sharing their territory.
After all they were here even before the aborigines.
But hey guys flying up and trying to snatch my pie when I was willing to "drop" a few bits anyway is just too stroppy and cheeky.
And the whole time one of the adults was trying this on the rest of the family are carolling at each other probably making rude observations about humans.
How to deal with stroppy magpies?
Stare back at them Remind them who's bigger.
Talk at them. They will listen.
Sometimes they will understand words like
"If you lot don't stop fighting with the pigeons / swooping at me there'll be NO scraps at all"
This should be accompanied with appropriate foot hand gestures.
Everyone loves the pies at Turramurra including the Magpies!
However they really need to learn some grace and style!
The meat pie by the way was an excellent steak tomato and onion !
Be careful if you're at Turramurra and the magpeis are hungry but do try the pies!
Recently cos I've had to visit a sick relative at the San hospital I've been at Turramurra Railway Station a lot. Early thhis afternoon I got back to the station from the hospital and found I had time to buy a meat pie.
So I'm standing on the platform nibbling at the hot pie and suddenly an entire clan of magpies descends from the trees.
Clearly they are also fans of meat pies and VERY hungry!
It's the whole family staring at me mom dad last years gray almost black younglings and one grey speckled fledgling all studying me and my pie.
Now its school holidays and a long weekend so its understandable that there's no or less humans around willing to feed scraps and tidbits to magpies.
Magpies however seem to feel they have a right to be fed.
That we're paying them their rightful tribute for sharing their territory.
After all they were here even before the aborigines.
But hey guys flying up and trying to snatch my pie when I was willing to "drop" a few bits anyway is just too stroppy and cheeky.
And the whole time one of the adults was trying this on the rest of the family are carolling at each other probably making rude observations about humans.
How to deal with stroppy magpies?
Stare back at them Remind them who's bigger.
Talk at them. They will listen.
Sometimes they will understand words like
"If you lot don't stop fighting with the pigeons / swooping at me there'll be NO scraps at all"
This should be accompanied with appropriate foot hand gestures.
Everyone loves the pies at Turramurra including the Magpies!
However they really need to learn some grace and style!
The meat pie by the way was an excellent steak tomato and onion !
Be careful if you're at Turramurra and the magpeis are hungry but do try the pies!
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