Time to plant the veggies

Yes, it’s Spring which means it’s time to get those vegetable seedlings in the ground.

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This is what I started with. Lots of soil, weeds and a few leftover spring onions. Though surprisingly last years strawberry plants have started producing again.

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The first job was weeding, then the not so fun job of raking through all the soil. This year I had to do it by hand which was tough.

Then the fun part, planting the seedlings. With being away we didn’t grow any ourselves this year so all had to be purchased. I also planted some seeds – carrots and silverbeet.

Then the last job – mulching. Of course, using straw for the strawberries.

Looks a little better doesn’t it?

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The fence (used for tomatoes) is to try and keep the dogs out of the garden.

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Now the hard part…being patient and waiting until things are ready to harvest…

Aussie Bloggers Conference

Have you all heard about the Aussie Bloggers Conference to held in Sydney next March. I ummed and ahhed about going but decided that since I love blogging (both writing and reading) I really needed to go and show my support. I’m rather excited about meeting more bloggers (I’ve met 5 in real life so – Annie, Leanne, Kerrie, Tina and Ailsa). Anyone else going or thinking of going? It would be great to meet some more of my “friends”.

Winter 2010

I saw this fantastic idea on Natalie’s blog. Some of the other blogs I read do a monthly sum up but I think a seasonal recap is a great idea and a fun way to remember the seasons. Most of this is probably already on the blog but you might learn a thing or two you didn’t know :-).

I travelled to…

London

Spent 5 fun-filled day in the big city. Walked lots and saw most of the sights. Stayed in a cute B&B.

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The Baltics

Our 12 cruise took us to Sweden, Finland, Estonia and Denmark. The highlight would have to be the two days we spent in St. Petersburgh, Russia. But everywhere was just amazing.

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The UK

We hired a motorhome and explored England and Scotland for 3.5 weeks – driving from the very bottom (Portsmouth) to the top (John O’Groats). My Dad joined the girls and I in Scotland which made for incredible memories. I fell madly in the love with the North West coast of Scotland and can’t wait to return one day (hopefully sooner rather than later).

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I listened to…

The new Enrique Iglesias album, Euphoria

I read….

a few Scottish Historical romances (in preparation for and during our trip). I started using my kindle more and now dislike having a hold a REAL book.

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I watched…

quite a few movies on the plane to and from the UK. During the whole 6 weeks we were away I watched NO TV – and loved it :-). In June we watched LOTS of documentaries on Scotland, plus the movies Braveheart and Rob Roy. I don’t think I’ve seen so much blood and dead people in my life :-). Back home we watched the Canadian show Being Erica.

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I wore….

my beloved Crocs almost every day. I also wore my new jeans which, most surprisingly, were too big when we got back from the trip (can’t the say the same now though :-)). Most days you would find me wearing my new glass heart necklace that I bought in Sweden. LOVE IT!! And I’ve had so many comments on it. I also wore my new purple wind jacket an awful lot :-).

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I scrapped….

hardly anything.  By the end of Winter I was just starting to get back into it again but found it hard after such a long break. I got 1200 photos (out of 5,000) printed from Snapfish of our trip :-).

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I planned…

the finishing touches of our big trip. And almost as soon as we returned started making plans for our next trip.

I celebrated….

my birthday, my cousins Wedding, Amy being accepted into the selective high school for next year.

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I dreamed of…

living in the UK (need I say more)

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Odd and sodds….

The dogs (and us) had some lessons from the naughty dog school.

I went on Amy’s class excursion to Kiama and to a dairy farm.

We went to the organic expo in Sydney followed by Luna Park

Christy sang in the school massed choir

August proved to be difficult month as it took me a lot longer to settle down after the trip than I expected.

We attended the funeral service for our friends father.

 

12 Week Transformation Challenge

I’ve made a video about my decision to particpate in Michelle Bridges 12 week body transformation. I’ll use what I’ve learnt over the last few years (mainly thanks to the Red Carpet Ready Club) plus gain lots of motivation and support from other Aussies doing to the plan. I’m hoping this will make the difference.

It starts tomorrow so there’s still time to join me if you’d like :-). I plan to make this Summer the BEST one EVER!!!