A Lemon Cheesecake at Via Volaré

This monster was too much to miss. Mo & Genevieve demolished it (with a bit of my help). It was better than it looks and oh so light. Go get your own.

3 months later....

These Giant Star Daffodils were out in full bloom. Just like magic. Mo was over the moon. Spring is here.

Krikka & Koko, for the record.

Sports Day with Tia.

The way it should be, relaxed and laid-back Aussie style.

Art Deco at the NGV

The recent Art Deco Exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria had a spectacular exhibition. Evocative of an era that embodied real style, decadence, and a flair that really hasn't been eclipsed since. I spent hours (Coco Chanel's gowns, 60cm cigarette holders, post Art Nouveau structures, antique automobiles - there was an old Cord, - fabrics, clips from movies etc.) and could have spent days there. Photography wasn't permitted, excepting this old Mercedes outside the Museum, so this is all you get.
Shown is the 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K, Cabriolet C Sindelfingen

Father's Day

I didn't expect it, but I got flowers (and lots of love) this day. Here's Tia with flowers for me.

Spring is Here!

We had a few hot days. Really, really hot. Naturally, Tia along with her friend Lucy, set up a lemonade stand. Of course, free lemonade to anyone was the buzz-word for their huge success. Not much business here, but lots of goodwill was won.

Efigy

Purely a concept. It's even more beautiful up close and real. The Efigy is located at the Holden HQ in Port Melbourne.
I have my dream car, but I have to admit, these fluid lines are real special.

Just August

A relaxed, pensive moment. Here's Mara on our deck at the back, playing her guitar. Krikka is listening in.





Max cooked another one of his gastronomic surprises. Great food, great company and a spectacular aerial view of the Docklands.


Tia wins an award at her school. She is fitting in nice and easy and seems to be very happy.



An finally, my stone sculptures came in from Hoi An, Vietnam. I had to pick up a crowbar from Lee's Hardware so I could uncrate them, and it was magic. They're wonderful and I love them. A Garuda, Ravana and a dancing Apsara. Thanks John Eastoe and Chris and Scott for helping me wrestle them off the delivery truck.

Winter. What can I say, it's really special in some way with that crisp cold, bright skies with puffy clouds, and while you CAN dress warm, it's not too much fun on the bike, and the short daylight hours are the worst. The Viet trip was done, and we were getting down to the tail end of the brrr cold. Tia is in a percussion class, and here' a shot of her at a performance with her mates.