Friday 2 September 2011

September 2011

It's not even 9 am, it's 16 degrees Celsius, the sun is shining, the sky is blue - what a great start to September!

The Hawkesbury Explorer has replaced the Sun ferry for the time being, as for several days the Sun has been blowing a lot of smoke, plus perfect smoke rings, and the engine has not sounded good.  By the time the coachwork, cladding and engine are all fixed we should have a "virtual" new ferry.  It is already sporting a brand new red ensign.

Brooklyn has acquired a new landmark during the last few months - a Big Red kangaroo, nicknamed Karoolaroo, as it's proudly sitting on a rock in a beautiful private garden in Karoola Street.  This larger than life wrought iron sculpture is a magnificent depiction of a male red kangaroo and actually moves in the wind.

The brush turkeys here are viewed with mixed emotions, but they have not invaded the village and seem to have a very confined territory.  At the top of the hill leading from Dangar Road to Karoola Street (the street does not seem to have a name, unless it is "One Way" - perhaps someone can enlighten me on this), there is a  mound.  Unfortunately it has plastic bags hanging out of it, which is a sad reflection on our littering habits.  These birds, of the Megapodes group mate for life, and are probably the most efficient compost makers known to man, and a combination of the sun's heat and the heat generated by the composting litter incubates their eggs.

The Lovely Ladies at River Dreams seem to have survived winter well, with their excellent choices of gifts, homewares and clothing, and are looking forward to a busy spring and summer, as are John & Moauli and all the crew at King Tide cafe and restaurant.

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