RIP DASH 22/06/1997 - 23/06/2009

Rest in Peace my Darling Dash

22/06/1997 - 23/06/2009

23/06/2009: What is different this am? A bit overcast but that was expected. Something doesn't feel right...Aah, Dash isn't at the door demanding re- entry to the house after her morning ablutions. Porridge is ready, Dash loves her porridge. Better go see what she's up to...Out to the shed I go, not in there...Look around the yard , check the gates-shut. Where is she. No sense calling as she is deaf so needs line of sight to come when called. Check in the shed again...Aah, here she is...but what is she sleeping on the cold concrete around by Subi for, much warmer in the house or even the kennel which is inside the shed.

My beautiful Dash has passed away. Dash won't be eating her porridge any more...She's gone to join her devoted mate Captain in Doggie Heaven. She out lived him by two years.

In the rain I buried her, wrapped in her blanket etc. beside Captain on the side of the hill that overlooks nanna bees' beach. The two of them are exstatically tearing around among the clouds playing together with big smiles on their faces.

Des went to Cairns last week. I hated having to tell him but all he said was, "Well I expected it".

It is so very quiet without Dash.

Dash was 12 yrs 1 day old.


beverlyann

RIP CAPTAIN 15/04/1997 - 02/10/2007

Rest In Peace
Darling Captain
15/04/97 - 02/10/07

Slowly backing out of the driveway through a dark thick sea fog at 5am on Tuesday morning this week, to my utter horror, I backed over our beloved Captain. He walked up the driveway to where his lifelong mate, Dash was, licked her face and laid down and passed away. I can hardly bear to think about it whilst at the same time, can't get it out of my mind. I keep seeing him toddle up to Dash for his goodbye kiss.

I took Cappy to a hillside over looking a beautiful beach area, (where I'd spent 8 weeks in the camper-trailor a couple of years ago whilst land developement was going on next to our house), and I made a lovely grave that other animals wont be able to get to and buried him in his favourite blanket where he can forever look out to sea.


It's just so sad, Dash who used to bark at a fly to get our attention hasn't barked since Cappy's passing. I'm trying to keep a steady medium where I keep her close to me but at the same time not let her get away with any of her tricks because if you give the little minx an inch, she'll take four ks. We are having lots of cuddles and plenty of tears from me.

On Wednesday, Des went to his mate's place in Lincoln til at least Saturday

Captain was ten years old...beverlyann.

The Cedars

'The Cedars', approximately 8 ks out of Hahndorf, was the family home of the late, great artist, Sir Hans Heysen. On ‘The Artist’s Walk’, one can roam the outdoors of the property enjoying the solace and peacefulness of the place which has such a positive vibe.

In much need of maintenance now, the homestead, surrounded by gardens and trees is too big to get into one photo. Volunteers, who are a scarce commodity, are required for the upkeep of the property.

The Cedars Homestead

Home to the Sir Hans Heysen family.

Paths meander throughout the homestead garden.

One of the ornate back gates of the homestead.

The vehicle and trailer Heysen used to transport paintings to exhibitions are in perfect condition and parked in a shed out back of the house.

Through one of the back gates of the homestead is a building where Nora Heysen, Han's youngest daughter, made her studio. The building now consists of the kiosk where you buy entry tickets, books, paintings and prints plus two rooms dedicated to Nora's history and some of her work. She was one of only two female World War 2 illustrators and much of the display in the first room is dedicated to her sketches. The second room was her studio.

Sir Hans Heysen's Studio stands among huge pine trees on the side of a hill approx 500 metres behind the main house.

Sir Hans Heysen’s studio.

The studio stands in a picturesque setting
Beneath giant pine trees.

Off to the left of the track is the Old Cow Shed
which kept the family in fresh milk.

Heysen loved the trees on his property and painted them often, whether they be gums or pines. Wandering along, I glanced across the paddock to where the old orchard stands. As I take it in, my eyes are drawn to a magnificent gum tree standing alone on a rise beyond the orchard. Looking at it in awe, I am put in mind of the famous Cazneaux tree in the Flinders Ranges National Park.
This gum tree is depicted for posterity in Heysen’s painting, ‘The Lone Gum’.

The family was supplied with fruit from the orchard in the foreground.
Note the gum tree in the background.


The Lone Gum stands on a rise behind
the orchard.

Off to the right, a path meanders across the paddock, through an old gate to a pool surrounded by paper bark gums. A delightful scene which inspired his painting, ‘The Shady Pool’...it was one of his favourite places to sit. Though it is now over-grown a fair bit with added saplings etc and there isn't much water in the pool, you can still see the gist of his painting.

It was fun seeking out the original trees that were in place at the time of the paintings, they are still quite prominent; you just need to look beyond the foreground growth.

The Shady Pool guarded by paper barks,
inspired many a painting.

The information bay is exactly where Hans Heysen sat.

The shady pool was a favourite spot of Heysen’s.

Heysen was awe struck equally by gum and pine trees alike
loving them all.

As one roams the property, the occasional vista draws the eye.

Mt Lofty ranges beyond the Heysen Hills.

Standing exactly on many of the spots Hans Heysen stood/sat to paint some of his famous paintings brings a tear to the eye and goose-bumps arise on the arms, To be walking among the very same giant gum and pine trees that Heysen so loved is surreal. A return visit for a guided tour of the indoor areas is definitely on my list of things to do.

YOU HAVE A NICE DAY NOW....

nannabee.

Glen Forest Tourist Park and Vineyard

Ostrich

The vines in the background are recovering from bushfires.

15 kms from Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula, S.A.

Sulphur Crested Parrot

Hey! Come 'ere, listen up....

Family operated, the venue offers 70 acres of animal park plus 60 acres of vineyard with varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz.
The property is fed by natural springs and creeks all year round. Water birds frequenting the dams are prolific. Animals and birds on show are many and varied.

Creeks wend their way through the property

Marine birds frequent the dams and ponds

There is a Kiosk, BBQ, Undercover eating area, Animal Run where children can cuddle baby animals, Walk-in Aviary, (a definite highlight), Putt Putt Mini golf with 18 holes and so much more.

I love this place. It has such a casual atmosphere where you are invited to wander at leisure and there’s no rush for you to leave in fact, they are usually ready to close the gates by the time I decide I’d better leave and even then, I am told there is no rush.

Sadly, the park was decimated in the January 2005 bushfires with 70% of the animals killed, many more were injured and most of the vines burnt. However, as with any great venture, the family, along with helpers, cleaned up the mess and were ready to re-open within three months operating with fewer exhibits, (which quickly continues to grow as time passes), but just as enjoyable.

If you are ever near Port Lincoln, this is a must see venue for all of the family. Personally, I deem it well worth a detour simply not to miss this wonderful park.

No, I don't work at the park or know any of the staff. I simply love the place which totally deserves the rave.

Alpaca beauty

I am sooo superior.

Sigh!! Kid, ya gunna hang ya self!!!

Aww, just havin' a look.

Meet the Missus....

Dang me, now what? KID! Get out of there!!


Dad said ya gotta get outta there...

bad enough having to share with a blasted donkey.


Who you talkin' to Willas?


G'day there, nothin' wrong with a classy ass like me.


Let's get into some of this here green stuff.

Here's what I think of you. blluurrtt!!!

Say What???

We Koala's are better mannered. You stick with me Joey.

Well, Wombolling Wombats Robin...

Young Water Buffalo

The Old Fella, talk about horny.

White Dingo

Everyone gets a feed

Goats too

Porky Piddlin' Pig

How You doing?

Get me outta here!

Highland Bulls

Wow, where did everyone go?

Animal petting area...

I say... Anyone in there?

Black-faced Lambkins

Well, hello there

Here's lookin' at ya Kid

Heaps of Kangaroos too

This Peacock can't shake his tail-feathers

They were burnt off in the bush-fires. He has an injured right claw too.

What a Galah

Bunny checks out the Putt Putt Course

Peacock too

Are you ready for a game my fine feathered friend?

Joey hangs around in the Kiosk following staff.

Lamb wandered into Kiosk looking for it's bottle

Friendly Donkey.

Note burnt trees in background

NOW FOR MORE OF THE BIRDS

Birds abound in the dried trees at the side of the road on the way home .

Galahs and

Port Lincoln Parrots bask in the late afternoon sun

The Emus looks down her beak

The Silver-eye enjoys watermelon


The birds at Glen Forest are many and varied.

Regent Parrot's voice is a harsh 'currack currack'

Goosey eats greens for dinner

Bronzewinged Pigeons
Rainbow Lorikeet

I think these are a pigeon of some sort but can't find them in any of my books.

Also I can't find what type of Pheasant this is.

Male Cockatiel

White Turtle-Dove

Immature Red-cheeked Parrots, Hooded Parrot and Peach-face Parrots,

Yellow Budgerigar and Crested Pigeon

Immature Red-cheeked Parrot

Immature Hooded Parrot

Rainbow Lorikeet enjoys apple

Alexandra's Parrot


This Peacock, feathers burnt and right claw injured

is now kept within the aviary for it's own protection.

Others roam around the park free.

This one strolls on a huge water tank.

Whilst another one scales a fence

Colours are varied

Thankfully, the damage caused by the fires is now mainly a thing of the past. Most of the trees, vines and countryside has regenerated.

I hope you have enjoyed wandering through this post.

YOU HAVE A NICE DAY NOW...

nannabee