tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post3195100759125286271..comments2024-03-29T11:19:32.491+10:30Comments on Drifting through life: Sunday Selections #332Riverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-10732359770059318322017-06-19T16:09:16.144+09:302017-06-19T16:09:16.144+09:30Snoskred; Octopus tentacles, I hadn't thought ...Snoskred; Octopus tentacles, I hadn't thought of that. I looked up the bird and it is a masked lapwing as Lee suggested. Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-59164721462903567462017-06-18T19:50:02.720+09:302017-06-18T19:50:02.720+09:30The emus foot one looks like an octopus to me. ;) ...The emus foot one looks like an octopus to me. ;) I am pretty sure that is a Plover of some kind, we have lots of them here.Snoskredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09704268827537727281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-72721561478632427172017-06-18T17:26:51.718+09:302017-06-18T17:26:51.718+09:30Andrew; the shrub was beautiful, 20 feet tall easi...Andrew; the shrub was beautiful, 20 feet tall easily, maybe more, glossy leaves, pretty flowers, but deadly with pollen for hayfever and migraine sufferers. The deadwood two photos down is a different shrub, only grows a metre high with fine leaves and miniature pink flowers. Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-33141926230788085532017-06-18T14:28:48.445+09:302017-06-18T14:28:48.445+09:30It's a great tree and I can see the elephantne...It's a great tree and I can see the elephantness about it. Angel looks so relaxed and content. The shrub you are getting rid of was very ugly and looks even worse now. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-45488391172977467012017-06-18T13:32:29.046+09:302017-06-18T13:32:29.046+09:30Jimmy; I like seeing things in tree bark too and s...Jimmy; I like seeing things in tree bark too and sometimes I see trees where the trunks and branches make a recogniseable shape. Angel has it made alright, warm sleeping place and food twice a day and does nothing for it but look pretty.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-13842547271667275222017-06-18T13:30:21.757+09:302017-06-18T13:30:21.757+09:30Lee; I shall look up masked lapwing and see if you...Lee; I shall look up masked lapwing and see if you are right. The tree is one of my favourites, it's been there for years, I remember seeing it when I lived there 19 years ago. Angel thinks he reigns over this home, but now and again I remind him who's boss.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-60451513804940624752017-06-18T13:28:11.801+09:302017-06-18T13:28:11.801+09:30Joanne; on that road, the power lines are on the o...Joanne; on that road, the power lines are on the other side, which is the case with several of our roads. I'm glad because the tree has been allowed to grow, even in spite of the narrow footpath. The school fence was indented to allow space for the tree too.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-78971254869926880052017-06-18T13:26:02.503+09:302017-06-18T13:26:02.503+09:30Elephant's Child; I knew you'd love the tr...Elephant's Child; I knew you'd love the tree. I think it is a Moreton Bay Fig, but I've never seen one with those wrinkle growth lines, so perhaps something similar instead. Angel's coat is magnificent and I want to wrap it around like a hat.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-65993083754355732812017-06-18T13:23:49.962+09:302017-06-18T13:23:49.962+09:30Lowcarb team member; it's one of the best tree...Lowcarb team member; it's one of the best trees around. Angel is loveable, especially when he's asleep.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-25542841590424468362017-06-18T13:21:56.246+09:302017-06-18T13:21:56.246+09:30S.J.Qualls; I'm almost sure the tree is a More...S.J.Qualls; I'm almost sure the tree is a Moreton Bay Fig, the growth is very similar apart from the "wrinkle" striations.<br />Angel owns the bed and grudgingly shares it with me at night.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-91070114620596078542017-06-18T13:20:02.443+09:302017-06-18T13:20:02.443+09:30Grace; Angel is relaxed 99% of the time. That tree...Grace; Angel is relaxed 99% of the time. That tree is a magnificent specimen and I'm sure the school kids are grateful for its shade in summer.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-75939578772805624552017-06-18T10:11:11.169+09:302017-06-18T10:11:11.169+09:30I like the shapes those roots make, I always enjoy...I like the shapes those roots make, I always enjoyed looking for faces in the bark of trees.<br /><br />The cat sure has it made ;)Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-67478900260839479592017-06-18T07:19:23.551+09:302017-06-18T07:19:23.551+09:30Firstly, that bird looks like it could be a Masked...Firstly, that bird looks like it could be a Masked Lapwing.<br /><br />That tree certainly does have an interesting trunk and set of roaming roots. Fascinating!<br /><br />As for the beautiful Angel...oh, to be a cat...who reigns over a loving home! :)<br /><br />Have yourself a good week, River...cuddles to your lord and master, Angel! :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-398017927737469462017-06-18T05:01:38.728+09:302017-06-18T05:01:38.728+09:30You must have no power lines except buried lines, ...You must have no power lines except buried lines, or that tree would be so cut back. It's beautiful. I know another cat like Angel.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-74474208270370177242017-06-18T04:49:09.166+09:302017-06-18T04:49:09.166+09:30That tree is MAGNIFICENT. As is Angel.That tree is MAGNIFICENT. As is Angel.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-78940709627451004962017-06-18T03:03:50.052+09:302017-06-18T03:03:50.052+09:30Love the photographs of the tree, can't say I&...Love the photographs of the tree, can't say I've seen photo's or a tree quite like it.<br /><br />Love your cat.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-15855335419755298112017-06-18T01:12:35.537+09:302017-06-18T01:12:35.537+09:30What a cool tree! Never have seen the like in pers...What a cool tree! Never have seen the like in person. It does resemble an elephant ... with chicken feet!<br />Angel is so relaxed!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743921972328074980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-60797310601542972752017-06-18T01:04:14.438+09:302017-06-18T01:04:14.438+09:30Oh yes, very relaxed cat MOL And what a fascinatin...Oh yes, very relaxed cat MOL And what a fascinating look at that magnificent tree.Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779872914493612101noreply@blogger.com