Panda Qanda

Q. Who thinks this cloud looks like a teddy bear, if you squint a bit?

A. Me.

The flies have it

The season has changed, and our local critters are out in droves. At the Springs carpark lately, we were flummoxed by a huge buzzing dragoon of dragonflies.

The ibis have it

At this time of year, we see some large flocks of ibis trawling the skies in search of food. Recently I snapped this one passing over Hesse Street in Queenscliff, and a quick count suggests at least fifty travelling together.

Longtime readers may recall a blue feathered visitor to these parts, a looong time ago. So long ago, even the picture was blurry.

This week, the visitor was back and exploring the grounds of our new school.

Golly Golly Gee Gee

One of these letterboxes is located nearby. It seems to be made from an old water service or gas cylinder, and I thought its decoration was rather unusual. Then I saw another, about 20km from here, with an uncanny resemblance around the shoes, hands, hairstyle and eyes. Maybe they're related.

Or maybe these letterboxes were immensely popular a few decades ago, like vertical venetian blinds or the drink called Orange Tang.

More local scenery

Our pier was looking a bit photogenic this morning, when I visited to check for happenings around the lighthouse.

Wheels Magazine 1973 Car Of The Year

The local scenery helps make this a very special area of the world. Even our carparks can inspire tears of joy. Like yesterday, for instance, at the Springs.


PS. Longtime readers maye recall I've spotted this same car nearby, long ago. No signs of deterioration - must be very solid engineering. As you'd expect.