Same Same but Different

I had very good intentions of getting out and about today. Going for a walk, bird watching, going for a run ... something, anything outdoors ... But when it all came down to it, I just couldn't be bothered! I became quite domesticated and spent two hours making Nem (Vietnamese Springs Rolls) from scratch, then backed some chocolate chip muffins, all the while enjoying listening to weekend arvo's on Triple J Radio - gosh I love technology!

I've decided I need a new hobby ... A couple of years ago I became quite enthused about the idea of knitting, but never quite got started... I dabbled in basic knitting when I was younger but havn't touched needles and wool since I was about 12! So.. with the cooler weather upon me I've decided I shall start knitting and maybe make myself a beanie and scarf :)

The closest I did come today to being outdoors was walking between my bungalow and the yellow bungalow (200 or so metres..) and between here and there managed to fire off some lovely shots of Vang. My subsitute dog. Love him to bits - just wish I could give him a full blown hug without him being worried I'm about to jab him or perform some other display of horrendous torture! If you keep your hands still on him for that bit too long he gets all figety and starts looking around for any possible escape route! It's times like those that i really do miss my Bonnie back home. I could wrap my arms around her for all eternity and I think she'd just stand there and let me. Meet Bonnie

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