Let it pour

Arrived at work warm and dry. It contined to drizzle most of the day.

Honey to the bee

Random pattern #103 Two way mesh on bus window

Platform reflections

A night of listening to the rain on the roof. 19 & wet today a good soak hope it stays long enough to have cuddles on the couch when i get home.

Splat!

Not everything is noice in life. After my grave discussions with Fulup last night I realised that we all turn a blind eye to the things that disturb us. Life is difficult enough without dwelling on the hurt.

Waving not drowning

Dropped in on Peter R on way home through Richmond last night. Watched a movie 'stranger than fiction' with the Greek boy. Fulup dropped in 2 have a chat. Nursie worked a double shift late/night -crazy stuff! Lost water around midnight when a water main burst on Inkerman.

Splash!

A hectic week with exhibition opening and a stack of work to do before going on leave

Pistol in ya pocket

Fav tee-shirt - Well for this week anyway :)

The letter 'C'

My favourite paper/party supply business in Balaclava. whats new this week? Cookie monster pinatas! The big question would be is he full of cookies? who wants to find out?

Paw print

Am i brown yet?

Working on the tan....a test before the cruise.. not long now.. 10 sleeps. A combination of fake and real. I managed to catch some rays but i don't wanna burn :(

Nature finds a way....

...even if its just grafitti - it adds another layer to the urban jungle. On the wall at the Wall, Nelson Street, Balaclava

But is it art?

Great day off on Wed - slept in, lunch at Noodle Box with my man, werked on my (fake) tan, Fulup dropped in on his way home from work Photograph is of reflection off the plastic canopy onto a stone wall at Heide.

Canna colour

Count-down to photography exhibition - hopefully all the new stock will arrive in time

Autumn colour

Office block in Heidelberg having a make-over. Mmmm could be the test palette will wait and see.

Sundayze

A chilled day in the sun. The end of 3 days off.. finnished up some of the long outstanding chores around the garden - tick!

Saturday wrap-up

Spent the morning playing in the garden doing some chores. Brad, Rob and Simon - Wolf swung past for a drink. Then Nursie & the Greek Boy cooked up a great BBQ. Good to see the Z, Marcus and Shannon (daddy & twinkie); a couple of absent friends - strike one boys!

Afternoon delight

Spent Friday afternooon with Andrew M embracing the spiritual side of life in Thornbury

Layer upper layer

Had my first free-lance photo shoot this morning for a corporate fitness group at the Rialto. Great studio with glass and reflections of the city. Considering I normally shoot everything but people - it went well. The personal trainers were all happy for me to take amusing head-shots and follow them around while laying on the floor - heehee - too many mirrors!

Bucket load

I took a heap of photographs to record the installation "Blue Jay Way"

hopefully the visitor will also embrace the bucket!

Give the ol dog a bone

Went to the first Monday of the month - Underwear party at the Laird last night. A fun post Mardi-ga-ga crowd. A good night for seeing the divesity of male-ness out there while checking out ink and potential underwear purchases, heehee.

Gonzo noses

My favourite plant in the Kitchen garden at Heide.

Not sure what it is called I will ask Head Gardener Nick soon.

Blue Jay Way

New installation Blue Jay Way by Sue Pedley

Hard to describe the effect 1oo blue buckets has no people?

I think we may get a few head in bucket related injuries during the course of this exhibition.

As the trees lose their leaves and with sets in the buckets will be the only constant - will be great to film over time

Behind closed doors

Will hopefully be able to hang out in the bear cave (my office) today.

Catch up on filing and do some forward planning....

the year is zooming along at a furious pace!

Last day

Unmasked - Sidney Nolan and Ned Kelly 1950-1990. Could / should / might be busy? Will have 2 wait and see. The result? - steady numbers - but not a huge day

Steely start

Detail of city loop bench under the fluro lighting. Definitely built for function not comfort. Does public furniture need to be so drab?

Ghost train

Just a blur on the track to nowhere. Trains don't always need to make life painful.

If you...

Aussie Bodies encouraging us all to drink more protein and less fat

Cheeky

Tan line or no tan line? I think I'll persist with the anti-bronze look for the time being - hee hee but I do wonder if a tan would really change my appearance?

Give me a 'G'

Good morning Melbourne...waiting to get picked up. Morning light casting long shadows and the older section of the MCG nestled into the edge of the city

Bunker be gone

The last remnant of the revelopment was removed from site today.

Favourite time of day

Twilight - the space between day and night - a shade of grey but in colour!

Beacon for lost souls

Took a time-out last to watch the sunset and gather my thoughts. Sometimes my inability (percieved or otherwise) trips me over into a sobbering mess. I find comfort in being alone

Sand-ring-ham

That was a long weekend of work. Carolyn H feeling under the weather, 350+ punters, an exciting 'stanley' spotting on the H2 breeze-way, but the tils balanced and we survived.

romance of train travel

Was great to see Drew & Pup (Neil) last night before crashing into bed - it had been a long for me . Today ...Up early-ish, missed the 8:29am train into the city - just:-(. So I walked through Alma Park to Windsor station while waiting for the 9:09. Caught the 9:32 to Hurstbridge from Parliament station the piped muzik echoing along the tube was a less than inspiring way to start the day! 10:06 bus to Heide, stocked up on my favourite milk and snacks for the day and managed to get in the door my 10:20 Yah!

Be prepared

Making an emergency stop-over at Phoebes to pick up wet weather gear for the crew working the garage sale this morning at Heide.

Wash out

The good thing about waiting to get picked up at Richmond station at 6:30 am? watching the rain washing away the grime and the play of light across the road surfaces creating patterns and added to the eerie isolation.

Un-hinged

Garage sale preparation today at Heide MoMA. Bookshelves, tables, chairs, computer and black & white security monitors, electrical stuff, some back catalogue stock, funky yellow art-crates and assorted acrylic boxes. Surprisingly the bunker a little empty now the archive material has been filed and removed for storage. Anyone wanna buy a 2-ring binder? box of 6 for .50cents. Bargain time

Fast tracking

Early start with the weekly team meeting, then front-of-house and Fluffy returns from Adelaide - yah! Won't see much of the man as he's working a late - no rest for the wicked.

Power up

No spark in my step, No get-up-and-go today, missing my man and feeling a little down.

A new leaf

A lazy day off in the shade to recharge. Absent friend for a while Alan came to visit was great to catch-up. Finally got around to seeing Pans Labyrinth - WOW ! Straight to the top of my movie list . So beautiful with the magical elements balanced by the ultra realistic violence. Had the greek-boy and I immersed in conversation all the way home. If you have not seen it ... Go soon and see it on the BIG screen.

Shadows of the past

Who am i? What do you see when staring into my eyes? If your actions create your identity ...are we forever fluid? Unless there is a wrong / right way? I live in the murky grey shallows and thrive on there not being an absolute black or pure white.

Cuddle Buddy

Spent the night cuddling Barry and listening to the water falling from the sky. At last some much needed rain. My garden will be so perky!

Homeward bound

Avoided the lack of public transport issue by getting a lift home with Lesley A, air-conditioned comfort and not too much traffic. The horizon was grey and muggy - might just get that thunderstorm. Arrived to an empty house - Fluffy in Adelaide til Thurs.

Incee wincee

Huntsman on the prowl last night. Clinging to the wall for hours - waiting and watching

Hot stuff

What happened to the thunderstorms? Hot dry day - could feel the heat coming through the skylight in the store. Museum air-con perfect for a shade seeking creature like me. Almost melting on way home.

Bend your knees

Spent Friday checking off a few chores. Visited my Tax Agent - I now have an ABN. Dropped in on Paul to see his Pilates studio on Izett St. Organised and filed pix. Investigated podcasting. Cookie dropped in for a snack. Hot-cross buns on Sale at Coles already!

The Buzz

The beginning of my weekend - 2 days off in a row! Thurs - doctors appointment, blood results back - all good - no action required - Yah!. Dropped in to see Fulup just back from Tasmania. Enjoyed the view and got to try out his new coffee machine. Mmmmmm caffiene makes me perky. Did a little bit of retail therapy at Rebel new white Everlast sneakers at 40% OFF the already discounted price - Could have gone crazy alas all too small. New friend Matt dropped by for coffee in the afternoon. Is it a wonder I don't sleep some nights?

Float

A special message for Fluffy - Thankyou for being there, your strength and your understanding. Life is short and I am forever grateful to have you in my world.

Thorny

I hope everybody had a great Valentines Day. To all those amazing people in my life - No need for chocolates or flowers - just remember there is a special place in my heart for you. Love always Bruce. X

Looks promising

A warm and muggy afternoon followed by flashes in the distance with rumbling and groaning. No rain No water for my garden. Grey moody clouds full of promise but no real relief. Hope it really pours soon.