I'm joining River, and others for Sunday Selections, and as usual, mine are just a random choice.
Cheeky blighters. It's unusual for pigeons to come up this high, thankfully.
I didn't get around to posting this at the appropriate time, Christmas tree by Phyllis. I told him after Christmas that it was too big to store in the box as it had been, and would probably have to go. He cleverly put the branches in his large suitcase and the metal stand went under their bed.
I don't know if this is mine, but the table runner appeared for Christmas.
When we visited Marysville and stopped off at Healesville, some sweets were bought.
Vanilla Bean has been witness to all household goings on since shortly after Phyllis moved in.
Phyllis does like to present things nicely. Kosov likes to arrange the tray of thirty eggs of eggs to look balanced by egg colour.
"You know I am more beautiful than your crappy flowers."
All kinds of odd things come home in shopping bags.
Ray and I have never toilet mats like these, however Phyllis and Kosov recently bought this one. Jass decided it looked better in the hallway.
Cheap frypans have come and gone. This is the latest frypan and it wasn't so cheap and seems to be doing well.
Don't quote me. Check the facts for yourself but I believe the Queen Victoria Hospital for woman was partly funded by fundraising by women and the first Victorian female doctor worked there. It is now part the Queen Victoria Shopping Centre and high rise apartment building.
Parts of the old hospital were kept and are now for 'women's business'.
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See, your cat starts to become the master of the house ! It has such a cute face !!
ReplyDeleteShe tries to be master, Ingrid, and fails with me but succeeds with the lads.
DeleteToilet mats??? Yuk. I think Jass is hinting it needs to go out in the rubbish bin.
ReplyDeleteJayCee, I don't like them either. Ray's sister in England used to mop the bathroom floor with bleach after everyone had been to the toilet and showered.
DeleteConstance Stone was born in Hobart 1856 to William and Betsy Stone, who emigrated from England. Then in Melbourne William sparking Constance’s interest in the natural sciences. In 1882, Constance met her husband David Jones, a minister at the Collins Street Independent Church. He wanted to help the sick and impoverished members of his congregation, so decided to become a doctor. Constance shared his dedication to social justice issues.
ReplyDeleteAfter realising she would not be permitted to study medicine in Australia, Constance travelled in 1884 to study at the Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania. After graduating in 1887, she worked in a women's and children's hospital in New York, and train as a surgeon at the University of Toronto. Later she was motivated to travel back home to open up the medical profession for Australian women. What a woman!
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Thanks Hels. Although I believe to be a recognised doctor, she had to train in a British colony, and I guess Canada wasn't then, so she did have to pass exams in England.
DeleteHi, just in case you don't know, some flowers are deadly to cats especially all types of Lillies...so always check what flowers you buy before taking them home..If a cat consumes any part of a Lilly especially the yellow that comes off the Stamen, which they might lick off if it gets on their fur, they can develop kidney disease and die within a week...Peta
ReplyDeleteI didn't know Peta. At times I buy lilies and while Jass doesn't eat plants, lilies do spill pollen on to surfaces, so it is best that I avoid having lilies.
DeleteLilies (specifically Lilium and Hemerocallis species) are extremely poisonous to cats, causing rapid, fatal kidney failure within 3–7 days. All parts—petals, leaves, pollen, and even vase water—are highly toxic, with ingestion of tiny amounts causing severe illness. Immediate veterinary care is critical if ingestion is suspected. I googled the above...we also have cats....very spoilt ones...lol...Peta
ReplyDeleteThe latter named plant looks like a lily to me, so easy to avoid. What you've informed me about is rather shocking, but thank you.
DeleteI've seen that Toxic Waste candy but never tried it. Perhaps I should. lol Thank you for sharing these thoughts and images. Be well!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with that, Darla.
DeleteI love the little glimpses of your life. However. I am with Jaycee on the toilet mat.
ReplyDeleteDebby, my step mother used to use them, and they were washed weekly. As above, I don't like them.
DeleteThe table runner looks nice. Christmas trees DO fit back into the box, with careful folding of the branches against the stem, it just takes a bit longer. I like the idea of putting the branches in a suitcase instead though, much easier.
ReplyDeleteThe only place for the box River, was in the spare bedroom wardrobe, where it impinged on where I hang my shirts to dry. Phyllis did work it out to my satisfaction.
DeleteI like sour candy, so I'd probably give it a try despite the name and image on the package. Of course, that's the idea.
ReplyDeleteThey might make you bitter, Kirk.
DeleteI love ❤️ these photos, Andrew. The cat is adorable.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda.
DeleteAn interesting assortment of images. Liked them and the text alongside. The frying pan is doing well... Maybe because it wasn't all that cheap?
ReplyDeletePradeep, I expect the frypan is ok because it wasn't cheap.
DeleteVanilla Bean is cute, must also know a lot then.
ReplyDeleteAll the photos a good.
Margaret, Vanilla Bean's lips are shut.
DeleteYou told a great story with these many photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Roentare.
DeleteYour apartment looks so homely and welcoming. I doubt you would have bothered with all the extra Christmas bits if you were by yourself.
ReplyDeleteFun60, I guess you are right about Christmas decorations. I might have put a bit of tinsel around.
DeleteToilet mats yuck of course but what a fascinating picture you portray of your daily life and the little things which are interesting to all three of you. What do you have against pigeons by the way?
ReplyDeleteAside from crapping everywhere, as David Attenborough described them as the most successful creature on earth because of their boldness, I hate the way they get near to me and under my feet when at an outdoor table, which I do almost daily. I kick out at them, never hitting them, but they get the message.
DeleteI don't think I could bring myself to eat something called 'Toxic Waste!'
ReplyDeleteNo, me either JB.
Delete"Toxic Waste" -- LOL! It does pay to invest in good pots and pans, I think.
ReplyDeleteOur thirty five year old pots are still in use.
DeleteCheap pots aren't worth the effort to carry them home. I like seeing bits of your life with the lads around, Andrew.
ReplyDeleteI agree about pots, Pat. I am living an interesting life.
DeleteMaybe they'll invent a candy called Laundry Pods next?
ReplyDeleteThat sounds rather caustic Boud.
DeleteToilet mats and men? Ewwww never. Take the hint from Jass.
ReplyDeleteXO
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WWW, I have my own toilet, so their toilet is not my business. As the cat litter is there now too, I steer and provide a hand towel for visitors to use my ensuite toilet.
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