Thank you for taking the time to have a look at my work.
Till next time, stay safe and healthy.
Coreen
“The fool looks for dung where the cow never browsed.”
Ethiopian proverb
Saturday Landscapes: 31 October 2020
Month: October 2020
What’s in My Garden? #48
Habanero’s
Thank you very much for taking the time to join me in exploring our garden.
Till next time, please stay safe and healthy. Have a fabulous day.
Coreen
” A garden should be in a constant state of fluid change, expansion, experiment, adventure; above all, it should be an inquisitive, loving, but self-critical journey on the part of its owner.” ~HE Bates
What’s in My Garden? #47
Burning Logs and Dancing Flames in Firepit
I can’t wait for the warmer summer weekend evenings next to the firepit with my fiancé and a glass of Gin to end a productive day.
Thank you very much for taking the time to join me in exploring our garden.
Till next time, please stay safe and healthy. Have a fabulous day.
Coreen
” A garden should be in a constant state of fluid change, expansion, experiment, adventure; above all, it should be an inquisitive, loving, but self-critical journey on the part of its owner.” ~HE Bates
My Affirmation for Today: 31 October
“I forgive those who have harmed me in my past and peacefully detach from them.”
Have a fantastic day.
Coreen
My Photo Someone’s Quote: 109/365
“Two things to remember in life. Take care of your thoughts when you are alone, and take care of your words when you are with people.” ~Unknown
Have a Blessed day.
Coreen
Fauna and Flora Friday: 30 October 2020
Southern Masked-Weaver Ploceus velatus.
I got the following information in my Sasol Birds of Southern-Africa Book.
The bill is short, strong and conical. It is black in breeding males and pale pinkish-brown in non-breeding birds. The eye of the breeding male is red. The legs and feet are pinkish brown.
The male Southern Masked Weaver in breeding plumage has a black facemask, which extends onto the throat and covers just the forehead and the sides of the face. The underparts and rest of the head are bright yellow, and the back is plain yellowish-green.
The female has a brown or red-brown eye (may be red in some breeding birds) and is dull greenish-yellow, streaked darker on the upper back. The throat is yellowish, fading to dirty white on the belly.
They are common in gardens, parks and around farmsteads. It is usually seen singly or in small groups. It may also form larger flocks, and is often seen in mixed bird parties, and flocking together with other seedeaters.
They eat insects, seeds, parts of flowers; nectar.
It nests mainly from September to January. Males are polygynous (have more than one partner) and usually nest alone, building a succession of nests (about 25 nests each season), although several males may nest alongside in one colony. Nests are usually situated in trees, and often around homesteads, or over water. The nests are typical weaver nests – made of tightly woven strips of reed, palm or grass. The nests have a neat finish, and once selected by the female she will add a lining of soft grass and feathers
This poor guy has been building his nest since August 2020. Every time he is finished, and it is time for the female comes to inspect she, ripped the nest into pieces. Mother nature is also against this poor guy. After a windy day, the nest lies in shreds all over the grass. But he does not give up.
Thank you very much for taking the time to read my post. I hope you also learned something new today.
Have a fabulous day. Till next time, please stay safe and healthy.
Coreen
What’s in My Garden? #46
Speckled Pigeon
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Till next time, please stay safe and healthy. Have a fabulous day.
Coreen
” A garden should be in a constant state of fluid change, expansion, experiment, adventure; above all, it should be an inquisitive, loving, but self-critical journey on the part of its owner.” ~HE Bates
What’s in My Garden? #45
Cape Wagtail eating insects
Thank you very much for taking the time to join me in exploring our garden.
Till next time, please stay safe and healthy. Have a fabulous day.
Coreen
” A garden should be in a constant state of fluid change, expansion, experiment, adventure; above all, it should be an inquisitive, loving, but self-critical journey on the part of its owner.” ~HE Bates
Cee’s Flower Of The Day Challenge: 30 October 2020
Good morning,
Here is my contribution to Cee’s FOTD Challenge.
Moraea miniata Pronktulp
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Stay safe and healthy. Till next time.
Have a Fabulous day.
Coreen
My Affirmation for Today: 30 October
“I give myself the care and attention that I deserve.”
Have a fantastic day.
Coreen
My Photo Someone’s Quote: 108/365
“What separates privilege from entitlement is gratitude.” ~Brené Brown
Have a Blessed day.
Coreen
What’s in My Garden? #44
Southern Masked-Weaver and Mr Bee
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Till next time, please stay safe and healthy. Have a fabulous day.
Coreen
” A garden should be in a constant state of fluid change, expansion, experiment, adventure; above all, it should be an inquisitive, loving, but self-critical journey on the part of its owner.”  ~HE Bates
What’s in My Garden? #43
Cape Wagtail Motacilla capensis
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Till next time, please stay safe and healthy. Have a fabulous day.
Coreen
” A garden should be in a constant state of fluid change, expansion, experiment, adventure; above all, it should be an inquisitive, loving, but self-critical journey on the part of its owner.”  ~HE Bates
Cee’s Flower Of The Day Challenge: 29 October 2020
Good day,
Here is my contribution to Cee’s FOTD Challenge
Limonium sinuatum Plumbaginaceae Statice
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Stay safe and healthy. Till next time.
Have a Fabulous day.
Coreen
Throwback Thursday: 29 October 2020
Good morning,
Today we go back to 9 September 2013 and continue on our Tour de Sanparks. We are revisiting Kamieskroon, a small town lying in the foothills of the Kamiesberge. It is more or less in the center of the Namaqualand and roughly 70 km from Springbok. 20 km from Kamieskroon lies the beautiful Namaqua National Park.
Kamieskroon was founded in 1924 when the Dutch Reformed Church bought the land to relocate from Bowesdorp. Due to a shortage of water and not enough land for the town to grow. Kamieskroon lies at the foot of the “Kroon” (Crown), a small koppie that resembles the crown of a king and is near Sneeukop, the second highest peak in Namaqualand. Also located close to Kamieskroon is Boesmankop, a mountain that resembles a Boesman (Bushman or San) lying on his back. Between 1969 and 2003, it was a military base housing two Armored Squadrons equipped with Ratel-90 and four Companies of SA 9th Light Infantry Regiment.
I love capturing beautiful churches in our country. They don’t build them with character anymore.
We visited the Kliphuis kombuis, a restaurant/ farmstall, for something to eat and drink before we head to Namaqua National park. Everywhere you looked, there were some upcycled things to see. I loved those gigantic dolls.
That’s it for now, friends. Thank you very much for traveling back in time with me.
Have a fabulous day.
Keep safe and healthy.
Coreen
My Photo Someone’s Quote: 107/365
“It’s not what you say to everyone else that determines your life; it’s what you whisper to yourself that has the greatest power.” ~Unknown
My Affirmation for Today: 29 October
“I accept my emotions and let them serve their purpose.”
What’s in My Garden? #42
Laughing Dove making sure the coast is clear to go and have a bite.
Thank you very much for taking the time to join me in exploring our garden.
Till next time, please stay safe and healthy. Have a fabulous day.
Coreen
” A garden should be in a constant state of fluid change, expansion, experiment, adventure; above all, it should be an inquisitive, loving, but self-critical journey on the part of its owner.” ~HE Bates
Wordless Wednesday: 28 October 2020
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Have a fabulous day. Till next time, please stay safe and healthy.
Coreen
“If you can dream it, you can do it.”
Walt Disney
What’s in My Garden? #41
Bottlebrush Tree
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Till next time, please stay safe and healthy. Have a fabulous day.
Coreen
” A garden should be in a constant state of fluid change, expansion, experiment, adventure; above all, it should be an inquisitive, loving, but self-critical journey on the part of its owner.”  ~HE Bates
My Photo Someone’s Quote: 106/365
“The secret of change is to focus all your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” ~Socrates
My Affirmation for Today: 28 October
“Today I will look for the beauty and gifts in these moments of struggle. I will be grateful for each and everyone of them.”
Cee’s Flower Of The Day Challenge: 27 October 2020
Good morning,
Here is my contribution to Cee’s FOTD Challenge.
Slugwort Hebenstretia dentata
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Stay safe and healthy. Till next time.
Have a Fabulous day.
Coreen
What’s in My Garden? #40
Southern Masked-Weaver’s Nest
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Till next time, please stay safe and healthy. Have a fabulous day.
Coreen
” A garden should be in a constant state of fluid change, expansion, experiment, adventure; above all, it should be an inquisitive, loving, but self-critical journey on the part of its owner.”  ~HE Bates
What’s in My Garden? #39
Bee on my Money Plant
Thank you very much for taking the time to join me in exploring our garden.
Till next time, please stay safe and healthy. Have a fabulous day.
Coreen
” A garden should be in a constant state of fluid change, expansion, experiment, adventure; above all, it should be an inquisitive, loving, but self-critical journey on the part of its owner.” ~HE Bates
Tuesday Beach Vibes: 27 October 2020
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Till next time, stay safe and healthy.
Coreen
“If you can dream it, you can do it.”
Walt Disney
My Affirmation for Today: 27 October
“Every day in every way I get better and better.”
My Photo Someone’s Quote: 105/365
“Wear gratitude like a cloak, and it will feed every corner of your life.” ~Rumi
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge: 26 October 2020
My contribution for Cee’s FOTD Challenge.
Money Plant, Jade Plant, Lucky Plant Crassula ovata
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Till next time. Stay safe and healthy.
Coreen
What’s in My Garden? #38
Cape Sparrow and House Sparrow Eating
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Till next time, please stay safe and healthy. Have a fabulous day.
Coreen
” A garden should be in a constant state of fluid change, expansion, experiment, adventure; above all, it should be an inquisitive, loving, but self-critical journey on the part of its owner.” ~HE Bates
What’s in My Garden? #37
House Sparrow
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Till next time, please stay safe and healthy. Have a fabulous day.
Coreen
” A garden should be in a constant state of fluid change, expansion, experiment, adventure; above all, it should be an inquisitive, loving, but self-critical journey on the part of its owner.” ~HE Bates
Monochrome Monday: 26 October 2020
I captured this scene at Melkbosstrand Beach one evening a while back.
Thank you for taking the time to have a look at my work.
Till next time. Stay safe and healthy.
Coreen
“If you can dream it, you can do it.”
Walt Disney
My Affirmation for Today: 26 October
“I realize that whatever I eat and drink passes through many hands before reaching me. I am thankful to all these people.”
My Photo Someone’s Quote: 104/365
” Pursue what catches your heart, not what catches your eyes.” ~Roy T. Bennett
Sunday Portraits: 25 October 2020
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Have a fabulous day. Till next time, please stay safe and healthy.
Coreen
Silent Sunday: 25 October 2020
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Have a fabulous day. Till next time, please stay safe and healthy.
Coreen
My Affirmation for Today: 25 October
“With an attitude of gratitude, I live in an awareness of abundance, and I am richly blessed.”
My Photo Someone’s Quote: 103/365
“Never stop trying. Never stop believing. Never give up. Your day will come.” ~Unknown
What’s in my Garden? #36
A Bird Feeder, a Dog and a Southern Masked-Weaver
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Till next time, please stay safe and healthy. Have a fabulous day.
Coreen
” A garden should be in a constant state of fluid change, expansion, experiment, adventure; above all, it should be an inquisitive, loving, but self-critical journey on the part of its owner.” ~HE Bates
What’s in my Garden? #35
Laughing Dove
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Till next time, please stay safe and healthy. Have a fabulous day.
Coreen
” A garden should be in a constant state of fluid change, expansion, experiment, adventure; above all, it should be an inquisitive, loving, but self-critical journey on the part of its owner.” ~HE Bates
14 August 2019: Day 4 of our Grand Tour of Scotland: Part 8 – Dundee
Good day everyone,
I hope you are all still in good health and that you are having a fabulous day.
Today we are back in Dundee again. After we visited the RRS Discovery, we drove to the Magdalen Bandstand.
In 1890 they built The Magdalen Bandstand in one of the oldest parks in Dundee, the Magdalene Green Park. The bandstand became an icon of Dundee. On Summer Sundays, you can enjoy live music from the bandstand.
Views of the Tay rail bridge are on the left of the bandstand on the other side of the Tay River, the Fife Skyline.
Between 1869 to 1870, the McCheyne Memorial Church; was erected on Perth Road. a Muscular Gothic Church with Steeple. The architect of this magnificent church was Frederick Thomas Pilkington.
On 20 September 1999, The Dundee Courier reports that the church’s congregation is to merge with that of Roseangle Ryehill and, the church is to close.
Before closure in 1999, also known as St Peters McCheyne Church, having combined with St Peters Church, which celebrated evangelist Rev Robert Murray McCheyne preached from 1836-43.
The church of Scotland sold the church to a private individual in December 2000.
I have been looking for information on the Blackness Community Library, but did not have much luck. It is such a beautiful building. It is shame that there are not more information on it. Not sure if the name changed and that I am looking in the wrong places. Google was not much help.
Up the road from the Blackness Community Library is the Logie & St. John’s (Cross) Church. Another beautiful building.
On our way to Dundee Law I saw this beautiful church on the left of the road. The streets are so narrow I had to park in the driveway of one of the house just to take a few photos of this beautiful church.
Thank you very much for taking the time to join me on my travels. I hope you enjoyed it just as much as I did.
Till next time, safe travels and keep dreaming.
Have a fabulous day.
Coreen
“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” ~Saint Augustine
Saturday Landscapes: 24 October 2020
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Till next time, stay safe and healthy.
Coreen
“If you can dream it, you can do it.”
Walt Disney
My Affirmation for Today: 24 October
“I love how my energy rises when I allow myself to know how good things really are!”
My Photo Someone’s Quote: 102/365
“Even though you might not be able to see your dream yet, when you’re in bliss you are on the very path that will lead you to it.” ~Unknown
Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: 23 October 2020
Here is my entry to Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge.
Buddy our long legged Foksterier.
Till next time. Please stay safe and healthy.
Coreen
What’s in my Garden? #34
Small insects on Spekboom
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Till next time, please stay safe and healthy. Have a fabulous day.
Coreen
” A garden should be in a constant state of fluid change, expansion, experiment, adventure; above all, it should be an inquisitive, loving, but self-critical journey on the part of its owner.”
~HE Bates
What’s in my Garden? #33
Cape Sparrow Passer melanurus
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Have a fabulous day. Till next time, please stay safe and healthy.
Coreen
” A garden should be in a constant state of fluid change, expansion, experiment, adventure; above all, it should be an inquisitive, loving, but self-critical journey on the part of its owner.”
~HE Bates
Fauna and Flora Friday: 23 October 2020
Wachendorfia paniculata Butterfly Lily, Rooikanol
Butterfly Lilies are perennial plants. The leaves are in a loose fan and oriented edgewise to the stem. The flowers are in a cylindrical or open panicle on a semi hairy stem. The flowers are yellow to brownish, with dark markings on the base of the upper three tepals.
These plants can be found on damp slopes and flats in southwestern South Africa, flowering best after a fire.
I took the following photos in the West Coast National Park in 2015.
Thank you very much for taking the time to read my post. I hope you also learned something new today.
Have a fabulous day. Till next time, please stay safe and healthy.
Coreen
My Affirmation for Today: 23 October
“Every day I take time to acknowledge all the good that blesses my life.”
My Photo Someone’s Quote: 101/365
“Gratitude helps you to grow and expand; gratitude brings joy and laughter into the lives of all those around you.” ~Eileen Caddy
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