I do like evidence of old industry in the form of buildings. The smokestack is rather iconic. I'm with you there. Here the mining company is responsible for the clean up. Whether they do it to the communities

Next week is rain if that helps .. still it's mild for May We get pretty busy down here.. between bike trails and surfing, it's a bit of a Mecca!

Like here in Australia in winter, we still have flowers! Just lovely. Thanks for sharing

You totally nail the light in these shots. Totally capture the vibe of what it's really like as well..amazing.

You on Hive..

I know it's amazing right!!

Yeah seriously, just keep commenting on people you like with thoughtful things and it will all flow the way it's meant to...

Hahaha no it's just practice! Remember I've been doing it longer than you!

Like 'eats, roots, shits and leaves?' 😂😂😂😂😂

Oh I'm glad you get the whole naming thing. It's harder to say 'you know that walk up the hill and to the right onto that track past the tree and down to river past the pirate ship where we walked on that

It's a good one isn't it? We often make up silly names for things..

Ha!!! 🤣🤣

There's definitely tons of trails all around it. Definitely think a lake in order but not enough water to fill it - there's an issue with the aquifers I think but idk. Yes, we are sooo blessed here.

Yes we are so lucky. You can get out away from the houses easily and not see a soul. Just amazing. My old town had nothing like this variety!

This is truly beautiful. The mother, giving valuable lessons, a structure to live by - but then when the speaker has lived experience, there are things he must fathom himself, understand and negotiate

I have to say though, my cheese is your cheese :)

It always makes me laugh. Jamie always breaks into a riff of this clip with insane french such as 'the elephant is eating the mouse under the table' and makes me laugh.

Ha, once a gardener, always one - you can't help yourself! It's sweet the granddaughter joins in too, and yes, at least it keeps us active!

When an empty headed colleague squeals she has learnt a new word: moronic. Oh, the irony.

I loved it, and hope @honeydue catches it as well. They say you write best about what you know - no wonder you had a woman at the helm! Mind you, I think all of my central characters are women. I can't