Sunday, June 12, 2011

wintry

Four years ago on the Queen's birthday long weekend our seaside suburb was lashed by torrential rain and the wildest of winds. Daniel and I had just moved into this house, I was six months pregnant with Che and we didn't own a heater. Not that the heater would have made much difference because we were without power for three days. I remember sitting on the couch, watching the fifty-year-old gums sway and bend, wishing I could make myself a big bowl of pasta.

This weekend hasn't been quite so bad. We still have power, we have the warmth of a heater and a well-stocked fridge and pantry. But the rain has been persistent, keeping us indoors and rugged up. Our street is the perfect representation of our winter; wet, mossy, gradually becoming more bare. And I wish I could venture out into it, but the thought of getting soaked and coming home with muddy shoes (if I owned a pair of Hunters it would be a different story) isn't so appealing.

So while the wind howls and the clouds loom I'll watch from the window and hope that soon the sun will return.

Ps. Hello to new readers who have ventured here from far and wide...it's lovely to meet you.

31 comments:

  1. The pictures are absolutely stunning!

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  2. Thank you for welcoming us new readers, and for sharing these wonderful photos! As your part of the is losing leaves and chilling over, my part of the world is experiencing sunburns, bug bites and over-abundant plant life. It's fun to see the opposition.

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  3. This weather is so boring! We had a night here last night slightly reminiscent of your weekend four years ago (on a much smaller scale) - our upstairs neighbour overflowed his bath, short circuiting our power board. No lights. No hot water. No heating! Lucky we had gas so we were able to fry up some food and eat it by candlelight. And our powerpoints are back on today so we have heat again. Still waiting for the lights but that's ok. Let's hope for some sunshine soon! Kellie xx

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  4. your part of the world looks picture perfect. it's cold here, but no rain :(
    we would like some rain. stay warm and happy!
    l
    x

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  5. gorgeous wintry shots! I am so glad I found your blog. Sarah (Mornington peninsula VIC) sending you some sunshine XO

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  6. we have had one of those lovely long weekends with my M and our little respite foster girl Bessie, we have done lots of easy paced family stuff....you know 'making the heart and soul feel nourished' kind of stuff. I think everyone needs to make time for this....it is what truly feeds us, TK xx

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  7. Such beautiful photos of australian winter! I especially love the first two. Hope you're keeping warm. x

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  8. Your photos are always so mesmerising! Wintry and wonderful!

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  9. I remember those storms, i was so frustrated as i had no power for 5 days and just a couple of houses up the road i could see lights on in everyones homes!I was having to get ready for work by candlelight which isn't as romantic as it sounds. It is good weather for cuddling up to loved ones though.

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  10. That sounds like bunker down weather, alrighty. I'll pop some wintry, crispy sunshiny stuff in the post for you tomorrow...

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  11. on that very same weekend I was stranded in a school hall with about 500 screaming kids (the very same kids I spent the term teaching), no power and a flooded town. Many selfless teachers slept in that school hall- i however, did not.

    we are blessed to live in such a beautiful place, Daniel even ventured over here this evening with a beautiful gift.

    okay essay over

    xo

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  12. Nice to meet you too, i am enjoying reading your beautiful blog. You photos are amazing. Thank you for sharing them with us. x

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  13. hello hello! :o) wow, sometimes missing everyday things makes you really appreciate them in your life again! Since I sometimes spend weekends out camping in the wild I've started breathing out a thank you every time I take a hot shower... ;o)

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  14. Your photos really capture the feel of your winter/Autumn over there. They remind of the Eva Cassady sing 'the autumn leaves are falling' it's a beautiful song! Thank you for visiting my blog recently!

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  15. You've captured your outdoors (and indoors) so beautifully! Those brilliant leaves are amazing. Will join you in sun-wishes :)

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  16. Hello to you too.
    I've just been introduced to your lovely space by Jill at 'Deux Chiens Et Un Garcon' and am so pleased to meet you and explore your lovely space.

    Happy day!

    Felicity x

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  17. Lovely shots Jodi...certainly captures the chill that has descended...even all the way *up* here.
    Stay warm friend.

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  18. Those photos are awesome. I love the sprouty mossy thing coming off of the tree branch! Gorgeous!

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  19. The weekend was no where near as wild as way back then. The irony, at our house and along our street, is that a main burst and we had no water in the house. Plenty outside.

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  20. beautiful pictures, sounds like you had a lovely weekend xo

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  21. Thank you Jodi for reminding me about taht time. Time has flown indeed. We were living in a beach shack in Patonga then and trapped in our little enclave with big trees lying across the road, and also had no power. Thank goodness for campstoves and the radio.

    It is good to know that this current deluge will pass and the sun will shine again.

    xxx

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  22. Hi Jodi..just found your through Jill and am following. I have enjoyed your photos today..just beautiful!

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  23. I adore the winter months...I woke to the wind howling and the rain bucketing down this morning and it felt like home (NZ) :)

    Your images are gorgeous!

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  24. Those pictures have captured winter beautifully, I love the colours and the textures in these photos. I hope that you've had some sunny weather today to enjoy venturing outside. xo

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  25. i love this post!!! thank you for visiting my blog!!! hope to see you back soon!!

    allister bee blog

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  26. I love the beauty and the colours of autumn xx

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  27. So beautiful Jodi and likewise to you... looks like you are surrounded by inspiration as well. gxo

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  28. Hello and nice to meet your blog! :)
    I come from Cathie and I do love your beautiful pictures:) Hope the day is bright and warmer today.
    Sandrine x

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  29. Pretty pretty pictures. Lovely as always x

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  30. stunning pictures!

    love seeing the seasons on the other side!

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