Although there is still much to do at home the weather again played a part in making my mind up for me today. In addition I have a small party this evening so really the blustery wind, overcast sky and frequent outbreaks of rain kept me at bay!
Our friend Howard is over on a brief visit from Australia (not as short I paid them recently) so it get together should be well worth it particularly as his countryman Russell Crowe is also attending. Ever since visiting the HMS Victory sail loft a couple of weeks ago there has been this desire to watch 'Master & Commander' so what better time?
Our friend Howard is over on a brief visit from Australia (not as short I paid them recently) so it get together should be well worth it particularly as his countryman Russell Crowe is also attending. Ever since visiting the HMS Victory sail loft a couple of weeks ago there has been this desire to watch 'Master & Commander' so what better time?
Again we rely on the archive to provide the 'eye candy', also appropriately from 'down under', Northern Territories, Australia to be precise - please enjoy!
Little Corella flock
Little Corella
Masked Finch
Lemon-bellied Flycatcher
Magpie Goose
Kori Bustard
Hello Goodbye Lizard
Masked Plover
Northern Fantail
Peaceful Dove
Pheasant Coucal
Pied Heron
Radjah Shelduck
Rainbow Bee-eater
Red-backed Fairy Wren
Red-necked AvocetWhile the home country passes yet another milestone 15,000 readers, Spain still lurks just below the 3 figures. Come on John & Marion, please give your adopted countrymen a jog.
| Num | Perc. | Country Name | |||
 | 15047 | 71.63% | United Kingdom |  | |
| 1556 | 7.41% | United States |  | |
| 541 | 2.58% | Taiwan |  | |
| 520 | 2.48% | Canada |  | |
| 305 | 1.45% | Estonia |  | |
| 292 | 1.39% | Australia |  | |
| 225 | 1.07% | Germany |  | |
| 187 | 0.89% | Netherlands |  | |
| 186 | 0.89% | France |  | |
| 163 | 0.78% | New Zealand |  | |
| 129 | 0.61% | Italy |  | |
| 112 | 0.53% | Japan |  | |
| 95 | 0.45% | Spain |  |
