Monday, February 16, 2009

My World; Australia

A drive in the country;


We were driving in style in a vintage saloon Mercedes Benz; all Mahogany and shiny fenders;
Comfortable, dark blue leather seats still in pristine condition....and the wind was in our
hair...


Which way?


Past farmland with waving Sugarcane...in the background Mount Warning...
also known as Wollumbin in the Bunjalung language.

More to read about Mount Warning



We arrived in a tiny township, Chillingham where the creek is called "hopping Dick" (there is a story behind this name). No, not everybody drives a Mercedes in Australia; This was an invitation to a barbecue from the Mercedes Club. Many Vintage cars turned up but also the latest super Models!



The sky was blue with a few billowing clouds....it was fairly hot!


As you know I am a country girl more interested in good soil than cars. This is "chocolate" soil, the best to grow anything. It is rumoured that one can stick a broom upside down into this soil and it will grow!



sans parole....




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23 comments:

  1. SandyCarlsonFebruary 17, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    Nice to go for a spin with you!

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  2. CarverFebruary 17, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    Thanks for taking us on the drive with you. I'd like to have some of that soil in my garden.

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  3. Sylvia KFebruary 17, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    Looks like a day out and, yes, I could use some of that soil, too! Great photos! Thanks for sharing and have a great week!

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  4. EG CameraGirlFebruary 17, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    I'd very much like to see a broom stick growing in that soil. ;-) The picture in my mind is very funny. And I can't imagine going to a picnic in a Mercedes. You Aussies know how to do things with style.

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  5. Esther GarviFebruary 17, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    I loved the ride in the car! Australia is such a vast beautiful country...

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  6. Jane Hards PhotographyFebruary 17, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    So lovely to see such happy pretty images from the more recent images we have seen of Australia.

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    I could use that soil too...The drive was enjoyable I bet. These are good photos.

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  8. This Is My Blog - fishing guyFebruary 17, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    Titania: What a neat look at the drive and the area of your country.

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    A beautiful day for a drive and the wind in your hair.

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  10. MariamellieFebruary 17, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    ow what a nice drive, I'd love to join!! :)

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  11. alicesgFebruary 17, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    Looked like a fun trip out there.

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  12. D HerrodFebruary 17, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    Looks like a nice outing

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  13. GlennisFebruary 17, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    Some nice Mercedes in the line up! A very pleasant day out.

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  14. UnknownFebruary 18, 2009 at 1:34 AM

    Looked like a fun trip. Nice series of photos, too.

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  15. Latane BartonFebruary 18, 2009 at 2:53 AM

    no pictures of the barbeque???? Every place I've ever been they make it different. Is this pork or beef? Sounds inviting anyway it's served.

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  16. UnknownFebruary 18, 2009 at 4:48 AM

    LOL at the Dunny, you need to checkout my post yesterday to see something similar Okie style! Looks like a fun day out and glorius weather too.

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  17. DeniseinVAFebruary 18, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Now that was a lovely ride and equally lovely photos. Where I lived in Devon the fields were made up of the red soil. It looked beautiful in photos. I was always told they were the most fertile fields a farmer could ever wish for and now you have confirmed it :)

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  18. ArijaFebruary 18, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    Nothing like a posh country picnic, and what could be posher than a heap of Mercs.!
    That looks to be great soil for spuds or as you say anything else.

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    I am sure it was a great trip..
    Wonderful cars and good soil, what else can be better?
    Love fast cars and our MB SLK 350:)

    -Cheers Gisela

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  20. marie-louiseFebruary 18, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    Looks like you had a lovely day in style. It is beautiful countryside - the Tweed Valley. See you tommorrow. Love ML

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  21. Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the GardensFebruary 18, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    Thank you to all who have taken the time for a "flying" visit and left me a comment.

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  22. SharonFebruary 18, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    Such a beautiful country! Lovely post! Thanks for sharing this day in your life.
    Sharon

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  23. Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the GardensMarch 4, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    Thank you for your company.

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