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Zach's Huon Pine
What would a home in the Huon Valley be without a Huon Pine. This one might be up to a metre or two by the time Zach finishes high school.
Our Huon Pine
This is our Huon Pine‚ planted Christmas 2008‚ eaten by the local fauna‚ but still growing in August 2009. Should reach a metre tall by 2016.
AgFest Boots 09 - Thanks to Kevin Brett
Where else would a good Taswiegan be in Autumn - at AgFest looking to see what toys are around‚ and these are the boots to do it. Thanks for the boots Kevin.
The Ute
Already used well and used often. Imagine what will happen when we get started!
Sunset in the Huon Valley
Kerryn couldn't resist this one. And who said we were moving closer to heaven.
Brekkie up close and personal
When you're as beautiful and personable as Brekkie‚ why wouldn't you fit in?
The weeping cherry at our Huonville rental
Spring time in temperate climates produce some beautiful blossoms. This is in the front yard of our Huonville rental.
Still some trees left
We may have done some clearing‚ but there are still a couple of trees left.
Long shadows - Easter 09
The clear serenity of an autumn afternoon as the shadows lengthen.
When in doubt - get the axe!
Never stand between Kerryn and her goal!
All country folk need a 44 gallon drum.
Our first purchase to be taken directly to the block. Just to burn the briar cuttings and roots.
Some coolness and moisture ....
This purple couple are just a small sample of the fungi which grow on our block in the cooler months. Hopefully‚ there'll be some truffles within the next decade.
The next Buck
Well‚ it's not Buck‚ but just as good a driver I'm sure
The beginning of the driveway
Kerryn shows where the new driveway will go.
The corner post
This was our first choice of corner post‚ but we may move further down the hill if the firemen agree.
Orienting the house
We have spent some time getting the best orientation for sun and view.
Back yard water
While the rest of the country might be in drought‚ it's a little wet here at the end of September.
Soggy shed
The wettest winter since 1947 gives us our own littl pool in the back yard and an excuse not to go into the shed.
Even the natives are having trouble with the water
One of our beautiful natives just 'falls out' of the waterlogged front yard.
But through all of this - the Rhododendron thrives
We may have webbed feet‚ but one of our children (admittedly adpoted) seems to be thriving.
Spring about to spring
This little fellow is just waiting for some sunshine to strut his stuff.
We'll all be ruined said Hanrahan .....
We'll all be ruined said Hanrahan‚ before the year is oot!
What will Buck do with this log?
This is a small section of one of the trees we had to have cut down for the house site. It was estimated at about 2 ton and will be used around the yard.
Easy when you have the power and skill
With his talent for using the excavator‚ it was easy to move the log.
Kim and Gus meet the neighbours
Kim and Gus take time out to meet the next door neighbours. They were very friendly.
The Wood Heap
For those with some extra energy‚ we have been building a wood heap. Please make sure that your axe is sharp.
Time out with Aunty
Gus helps Aunty understand what she needs to do.
Queen and her realm
The Queen of the block contemplates her next move. (What will Allan need to do?)
Looking up to the new Driveway from the House leve
The new driveway leads down to the house level from which this photo was taken.
Kerryn and her wood heap before the millers.
You can get some idea of the size of the wood heap form this photo. As you will note from the blog‚ Stuart and Neil and thier mobile saw mill were brought in to increase the amount of saw dust and decrease the size of the heap.
