lifes a beach - again

worked today (10-3) while sue had a day out with Alex (girls day at the movies). after work i had a quick shower and then we dropped alex home. After some dinner we decided to go to the beach for a walk - it was about 36c here today.

the beach was fantastic but there was a fairly stiff breeze blowing. By the time we finished our walk (around an hour) the sun was getting ready to set so we waited and i took some photos.

here are some photos for family and friends from around the cottesloe beach area:

North Cott looking to scarborough:



the sun was still reasonably high



Cottesloe Pines



the wind was great for sailboarders and kite surfers





then the sun began setting:









Georgia - for the NYE memory (Cott and OBH). these places will not be so tranquil in a couple of days. they will be full of beautiful people too pissed to stand up and to care for each other and the environment (unfortunately)





and finally because i had to:

the triffids eat Fremantle



and where i am sure to end up (or somewhere like it)



if i dont get back before NY have a great new year's eve and day

xmas - come and gone

xmas has nearly come and gone here for another year. Sue and i had a very quiet day. the first we can remember without children since forever. we got up late and pottered around. no fuss, no noise, no pressure. whilst it was a lovely day it is quite strange to be "alone" on Xmas day (especially in the morning)

while the tree is still flashing most of the presents have now been delivered or collected. i got a heap of things - kitchen related in the main (thank you), but there were some other interesting presents for all and sundry as well (wine), a car, vouchers for all kinds of things so in the main people have done quite well despite the economy.

we all ate well tonight at dinner and everyone seemed to go away happy.

so what does the next year hold in store for us and where will we all be next Xmas. my hope is that everyone is healthy and happy. only time will tell.

qfd

Females are fussy for good reason .... (from a late night wildlife show).

fill in the blanks if you want/dare.

living in a female world i have some thoughts but hey its not my show

Hope - 4 Xmas and New Year

Dreams come true. Without that possibility, nature would not incite us to have them.
John Updike (1932 - )

may your dreams over the festive season be delivered upon in spades.

best wishes from me

aquarius

a friend sent me an "chain email" but i am not into chain anything - looks like i might be in for 11 years of bad luck (apparently starting tomorrow). i do, however, resemble these stars:

AQUARIUS - The Sweetheart

Optimistic and honest. Sweet personality. Very independent. Inventive and intelligent. Friendly and loyal. Can seem unemotional. Can be a bit rebellious. Very stubborn, but original and unique. Attractive on the inside and out. Eccentric personality.

music photos

ok so i liked the other ones better, but there were some "concert" photos - but not a single usable one of alicia (i bet youtube will have some photos and videos soon):

we got there early



we werent supposed to like the support acts but they "rocked":



the hand of?



jordan sparks



anyone think the following guy is good looking? if so why the hell is he event staff?







the best looking girl at the event (yep you in the middle)

pictures and 1--- words

you know what taking photos is not easy. you know composition, light, subject etc etc. Sue and i went to an Alicia Keys concert today/night and i took some photos. not a single one of alicia worked (camera got tired) but i did manage some interesting shots before the main event. lesson to idiot behind camera (carry extra batteries, drink less red wine). notwithstanding this self advice i did manage some interesting shots. every single image here was taken on the same camera from the same spot in the field (go figure):

open them up and find the faces:







anyone see a woman here - leg cocked - waiting for a "cloud" or is it just red wine getting in the way of trees and clouds:



what do you see? anyone see a bird fight? or maybe its love - sparrows mating in flight (thought not). Dont buy sandalford red, it wont help u take photos (kidding)?



you think it is a mistake ? - look/think deeper