Hi all

Here is a new format for you so I do not have to email large picture files. My new camera takes huge file pictures and this will let you see them without tying up your computer in long downloads.

Here are some new pictures of the house and garden which Mum wanted to see.


This is the front garden planter which I have just been adding all sorts of stuff, not much or any planning involved. The tree in the back left is due for transplanting soon as it is going to be huge and will probably collapse the planter when it gets bigger.

The first 2 are the backyard progress. As you will see there are 2 NZ manuka plants on the left side of the pond. Yes I know you employ prople to cut the stuff there but here it is a little bit of home. I hav put the grass down but it aint com eup yet. I cant afford to do the paving etc i really want but i am sick of the dust bowl. We have had 2.5 inches of rain in the past year so.... Usually get 14 - 16 inches a year.

Next is the sadly leaning Elsa Cowan tree which is coming out soon. I really do not want it ther next time the strong winds come (the Santa Ana's)

The front garden planter is below.