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Saturday, May 26, 2007

Time for a Photo...

We are having a wonderful mild autumn here. Since the early settlers introduced trees from various parts of the globe, some are bare already while others have barely started turning colour.

I took a stroll this afternoon and took these photos:

Some extra seating has appeared at the local bus stop!



A closer look. Perhaps someone thought they would wait in comfort.



This tree/shrub on the nearby corner always seems to glow at this time of year.



I feel privileged to live so close to this beautiful river:

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17 comments:

  1. Bernie11:50 pm

    Your tree with fruit looks as though it is a Persimon...
    Try baking it (cutting off the top) and then spread vanilla sugar on it for at least 30 mins in a moderate oven, or until flesh is soft and mushy...
    A drop of ice-cream makes in nice as well!!
    Enjoy!!
    (FYI, we have one in our yard and we have also planted a Chocolate Sapote which can be used in Lamingtons...)

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  2. Catherine11:57 pm

    Unfortunately it's not my tree - I don't know the people who own the house where it is, I just admire the tree when I go past. I thought it was a persimmon, unless it is a mandarin. I may get some persimmons from the supermarket and try your recipe.

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  3. Susan Helene Gottfried12:38 am

    I love the chair! Looks comfy; just hope it hasn't been rained on...

    The river's gorgeous. What a wonderful place to live!

    Michele sent me. Have a great weekend, what's left of it!

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  4. Deb R1:49 am

    Those photos are gorgeous - especially the river!

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  5. WendyWings9:43 am

    Michele sent me and what a surprise to find a fellow Kiwi. I love the Avon River so pretty. I am an Aucklander so don't get to see it that often :)
    Have a great weekend.

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  6. Anonymous12:05 pm

    Hi Catherine.
    Michelle says Hi.
    The chair is hillarious, pillow and all! The river photo sure is great too. It looks like fall where you are....?

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  7. Anonymous12:14 pm

    Hello,Michele sent me.

    I was a little confused by your post until I realized your were in NZ. I like the extra seating but the whole area looks wonderful.

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  8. Michael K. Althouse1:45 pm

    I love that last shot. How idyllic that must be. I can almost hear the quiet "shoosh" of the paddle.

    Michele sent me,

    Mike

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  9. Jan8:45 pm

    Catherine, that 3rd photo is especially lovely.
    And seats appearing at a bus stop....WHAT a civilized place you live in!

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  10. Anonymous11:16 pm

    It does seem strange to be seeing fall leaves.

    Thanks for the comment you left me.

    Rose

    xo

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  11. Anonymous1:49 am

    Wow, looks so gorgeous. What a wonderful place to soothe a soul.

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  12. utenzi11:01 am

    Michele sent me over to your hemisphere, Catherine. Hi!

    The seat by the bus stop looks like it might be adversely affected by rain. I hope it finds a way to stay dry! The persimmon looks nice but it's the river that I love the most. It'd be so great to go kayaking every day!

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  13. David3:03 pm

    Hi! Michele sent me. Great pics.

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  14. Clare11:53 am

    Hi! Thank you for taking us on the walk with you -- I really enjoyed this! The chair is sweet and the shrub really does glow. And the river looks magical.

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  15. Marie12:02 am

    Beautiful photos, Catherine! The river looks so peaceful & relaxing...

    Thanks for visiting! And Michele sent me your way!

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  16. Crafty Green Poet1:06 am

    I love the photo of the persimmon, the light is just wonderful.

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  17. Chris7:46 pm

    That river photo is gorgeous! How nice to have that in your neighborhood. I love it! I'm here from Michele's to say hello!

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