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Over the Bridge: August 2015
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Discovering life on Bribie Island. Saturday, August 29, 2015. Is an Australian ecosystem of coastal south-east Queensland characterised by flora-rich shrubland and heathland on deep, nutrient-poor, acidic, sandy soil. Seasonal changes in the water table due to rainfall create swamps. (so says Wikipedia). Apparently, the wildflower walk is an annual event, part of a number of nature walks in the area to mark the start of spring (which officially starts in 2 days). I should have worn gum boots. Sowerbaea j...
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Over the Bridge: When I Become Wealthy
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Discovering life on Bribie Island. Monday, August 10, 2015. When I Become Wealthy. Years ago, John and I saw a financial advisor who asked us to look at where we wanted to be and what we wanted to achieve in 5 years and then 10 years so that he could help us plan our financial situation accordingly. He told us that being comfortable financially is more about your expectations and what you consider "enough" rather than any dollar amount. I like to think he was right. Back burner for years (because I work ...
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Over the Bridge: Queensland Garden Expo
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Discovering life on Bribie Island. Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Even though we don't have a garden yet, we can dream. The Queensland Plant Expo was on at Nambour recently. On our previous visit a couple of years back, we stayed in Caloundra overnight as it was a two and a half hour drive to get there, but this time it was just a tootle down the road. This is just a small sample. Some display gardens from landscapers showing off their wares. Maybe this is more realistic. So many plants and all on sale. At an...
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Over the Bridge: Creating a Front Garden
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Discovering life on Bribie Island. Monday, August 3, 2015. Creating a Front Garden. We still don't have a garden, but some progress is being made. Remembering that this was what we started out with - - a clean slate. The front garden is starting to take shape. We decided to "terrace" our sloping front yard and chose a block called Natural Impressions - grey concrete made to look like stacked stone. Can you see the clumps of dirt in front of the wall? Not quite finished yet, but getting there. I love what...
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Over the Bridge: July 2015
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Discovering life on Bribie Island. Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Even though we don't have a garden yet, we can dream. The Queensland Plant Expo was on at Nambour recently. On our previous visit a couple of years back, we stayed in Caloundra overnight as it was a two and a half hour drive to get there, but this time it was just a tootle down the road. This is just a small sample. Some display gardens from landscapers showing off their wares. Maybe this is more realistic. So many plants and all on sale. At an...
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Over the Bridge: Welcome to my new blog
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Discovering life on Bribie Island. Saturday, July 25, 2015. Welcome to my new blog. It seems a bit weird to start a gardening blog when we have no garden - but we will have one soon. Follow along and step-by-step you'll (hopefully) see it develop. To a true gardener, "garden" is what we do as much as the end result - and I love to garden. Who knows what the next phase will look like. I'll let you know when I do. Missy, John and Ros. July 25, 2015 at 7:38 PM. July 25, 2015 at 9:51 PM. July 27, 2015 at 8:5...
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Over the Bridge: Deciding what to paint
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Discovering life on Bribie Island. Sunday, August 16, 2015. Deciding what to paint. We have a lot of blank walls in the new house and I'd like to fill them with originals painted by me if possible. Apart from finding the time, the biggest problem is deciding what to paint. This is one I did a few months ago. Thought I'd add a couple of beach inspired items and hang it in the dining room. I dug out another painting I'd been working on a while back. Not finished yet but with a similar ocean theme. Missy li...
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