tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post5317456276808916145..comments2024-03-29T21:02:51.244+10:00Comments on ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA: ANOTHER BOY ANOTHER JOBdiane bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-61456336169181320412011-02-01T04:02:46.002+10:002011-02-01T04:02:46.002+10:00Oh Lorikeets! I used to eat lunch at the San Dieg...Oh Lorikeets! I used to eat lunch at the San Diego zoo watching the lorikeets in their cages. Your garden is just wonderful.<br /><br />Praying for mercy with the cyclone headed to Australia. It seems impossible that your country is taking such a beating from nature.Thoughts on Life and Millinery.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15826496514403918108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-18646803911826376852011-02-01T04:02:44.255+10:002011-02-01T04:02:44.255+10:00Oh Lorikeets! I used to eat lunch at the San Dieg...Oh Lorikeets! I used to eat lunch at the San Diego zoo watching the lorikeets in their cages. Your garden is just wonderful.<br /><br />Praying for mercy with the cyclone headed to Australia. It seems impossible that your country is taking such a beating from nature.Thoughts on Life and Millinery.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15826496514403918108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-66943059194859780452011-02-01T01:26:36.151+10:002011-02-01T01:26:36.151+10:00I'd be ecstatic to see a lorikeet at all, let ...I'd be ecstatic to see a lorikeet at all, let alone in my garden! It's beautiful -- and I'm glad you found the "perfect" helper (in so many ways lol)....Sallie (FullTime-Life)http://www.travelingrainvilles.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-26575888182629657612011-01-31T23:36:03.819+10:002011-01-31T23:36:03.819+10:00Looks like a lush tropical garden. I know you must...Looks like a lush tropical garden. I know you must love it.Ms. Fiddlestickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676351360633475418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-66233732006845690252011-01-31T22:58:28.825+10:002011-01-31T22:58:28.825+10:00Good on you employing Locky - he's doing a goo...Good on you employing Locky - he's doing a good job too. <br /><br />You've such a lush tropical garden Diane - so nice.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15849036690807834080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-18555335956635702092011-01-31T11:40:33.802+10:002011-01-31T11:40:33.802+10:00Now THIS is why I need to book a trip to Australia...Now THIS is why I need to book a trip to Australia! Amazing...colorful birds, luscious fruit, and young folks who want to WORK...yep, Amazing!! Just kidding about the young workers, as we have our fair share here, too. But they aren't as plentiful, it seems, as they once were!Deb from WhatsInMyAttichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11126246734744950335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-46939177832257054952011-01-31T09:50:31.215+10:002011-01-31T09:50:31.215+10:00Wow Diane, Sounds like you have a WINNER --when ...Wow Diane, Sounds like you have a WINNER --when it comes to a good yard worker.... Keep him --and pay him well.... I know you will. Good help is hard to find, but this young man looks like a very hard worker.<br /><br />Love seeing more of your garden---and of course, knowing how much I like birds, that Lorikeet is beautiful.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-84948276366683019972011-01-31T08:02:17.231+10:002011-01-31T08:02:17.231+10:00How verdant it all is - so lush. You seem lucky w...How verdant it all is - so lush. You seem lucky with your helpful young neighbours - but even here my next-door trims my hedge for me, for which I am truly grateful.jennyfreckleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221511824958069710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-11997133874521907202011-01-30T20:13:07.457+10:002011-01-30T20:13:07.457+10:00Hey I nearly missed this ... thanks for the garden...Hey I nearly missed this ... thanks for the garden tour.Joan Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358008925558240778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-63861863775268603372011-01-30T19:35:26.345+10:002011-01-30T19:35:26.345+10:00Such lovely photos, Diane (as always!)- you have a...Such lovely photos, Diane (as always!)- you have a gorgeous garden.<br /><br />I wish we had such colourful birds visiting our garden! They are so beautiful, but I know they screech quite deafeningly too, when they get going ;)<br /><br />I think it's wonderful the way you're helping your neighbour's son to establish himself in his chosen career, giving him the opportunity to 'practise' in your garden. Beneficial for both parties!Desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069419364783245762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-14193647351902444492011-01-30T17:18:45.542+10:002011-01-30T17:18:45.542+10:00What gorgeous flowers you have in your garden Dian...What gorgeous flowers you have in your garden Diane, that last one is stunning. And the Lorikeet is so pretty. <br /><br />I think it is great that you have the hard working young man to help out with your lawn and garden.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-54017093718802848752011-01-30T15:47:12.136+10:002011-01-30T15:47:12.136+10:00Hello Diane. I came to see your lorikeet (since I ...Hello Diane. I came to see your lorikeet (since I also posted two in Bondi) and found a whole lot more. Your blog is full of all kinds of colors! You have nice young neighbors too. <br />Shalom to you from Jerusalem.Dinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03461925401870320466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-75943664732353031162011-01-30T15:22:38.783+10:002011-01-30T15:22:38.783+10:00I'm so glad you took us 'in'!
Even mor...I'm so glad you took us 'in'!<br />Even more lovely than first glance.<br />I tend to forget the exotic birds. That lorikeet is stunning in his brillant colors.Carlettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11178161514195582965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-48297747153894462852011-01-30T13:12:24.658+10:002011-01-30T13:12:24.658+10:00Diane your gardens looks so lush and tropical..tru...Diane your gardens looks so lush and tropical..truly beautiful! I can only imagine how much work it takes to maintain them so I'm glad you have some good help. I loved seeing the lorikeet..so pretty!<br /><br />Hope you aren't in the cyclone area!Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-56295628801206782252011-01-30T13:04:57.920+10:002011-01-30T13:04:57.920+10:00Yep - have to agree wholeheartedly with the commen...Yep - have to agree wholeheartedly with the commentators on the subject of your gardeners - quite young ( first bloke) and then this one. There are many good young people, but all we get on the news, and quite often see, on and in public places, are the "bad" - who I call "ferals with two legs!"<br />Your "tropical" paradise looks fantastic. Quite a credit to your horticultural skills. Don't get too carried away please, Diane!<br />Great to learn that your favourite soccer team - the Brisbane Roar won, pity about the Socceroos last minute loss overnight and I am over the moon that "Aussie" Kim Clijsters of Belgium won and then announced to the adoring crowd - that she now feels she is worthy of that "Aussie" tag!. So congratulations - Gattina and Belgium.<br />Cheers<br />ColinColin (HB)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-54115022262822304112011-01-30T12:34:37.202+10:002011-01-30T12:34:37.202+10:00More gorgeous flowers! I am GREEN with envy!More gorgeous flowers! I am GREEN with envy!Michele R. Ungerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17016541751604349458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-89494596152296941762011-01-30T10:54:42.267+10:002011-01-30T10:54:42.267+10:00It sounds as if you do indeed have some fine young...It sounds as if you do indeed have some fine young men in your neighborhood. I think the landscaping will work out very well. The flowers (and birds) in your garden are gorgeous.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923630536753873113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-79192006601704655362011-01-30T10:52:04.474+10:002011-01-30T10:52:04.474+10:00Kay : Yes the Lorikeet parrot is a native of this ...Kay : Yes the Lorikeet parrot is a native of this area and most parts of Australia.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-20982416575576577122011-01-30T09:32:40.688+10:002011-01-30T09:32:40.688+10:00Ooo yes. Thank you for this.
That young man will ...Ooo yes. Thank you for this.<br /><br />That young man will go far. I guess he will learn, over time, to wear his old gear when on a job.<br /><br />The monstereo is a ripper. I like the flavour of the fruit, but find the 'hairs' a bit much for the mouth. It is a bit of pre-historic looking plant.<br /><br />I would find your garden just overwhelming. It is gorgeous, and I would love wandering it, but the amount of work .. yiyiyiyi ... <br /><br />Whereas my little courtyard is just right, Goldilocks.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09513648613788716017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-5634663884744640702011-01-30T06:26:20.219+10:002011-01-30T06:26:20.219+10:00Wow, fruit salad all in one fruit! Never heard of...Wow, fruit salad all in one fruit! Never heard of this fruit. And that lorikeet....he is certainly gorgeous.Sara at Come Away With Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677354270954094291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-5369076222426375282011-01-30T04:42:40.686+10:002011-01-30T04:42:40.686+10:00That sure is a beautiful, colorful bird on the pla...That sure is a beautiful, colorful bird on the plants. Is it native to your area?Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17641583831560369417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-7151150084260355922011-01-30T00:42:38.911+10:002011-01-30T00:42:38.911+10:00What a lovely young man you have there, Diane and ...What a lovely young man you have there, Diane and you're promoting the good in youth here. Your garden is spectacular. I'd love to walk through those arbors as well and drink in the beautiful colours, nature and scents. Have a great day. JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11666316882168582862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-2585923099973437602011-01-30T00:32:10.357+10:002011-01-30T00:32:10.357+10:00Compared to our garden yours looks like a tidied u...Compared to our garden yours looks like a tidied up jungle with all these exotic looking plants ! <br />I have a gardener come twice a year to trim the bushes around the garden and the little handkerchief of lawn I mow myself. Nothing else to take care of besides some flower pots in spring.Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-68789583567955879802011-01-30T00:14:46.429+10:002011-01-30T00:14:46.429+10:00What lovely and unusual plantings and I always mar...What lovely and unusual plantings and I always marvel at the birds of Australia.<br />You're lucky to have found such an enterprising young man, I hope he does well.<br />☼ SunnySunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743103444717771768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-86832071824923898212011-01-29T23:34:44.142+10:002011-01-29T23:34:44.142+10:00Well you are lucky to have lovely neighbours to co...Well you are lucky to have lovely neighbours to come and help, even the young lad who now works. He certainly is doing and has done a wonderful job.<br /><br />Your garden does look nice and rather a native one at that from what I have seen.<br /><br />I don't garden, can't stand it myself but it's good therapy for many. <br /><br />I have Roses, Camellias, Agapanthus plus a few other things.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.com