From my ANON friend

I got a comment on my blog recently posted by "Anon" hmmm says me..I have no idea who sent me that nice message. Then this week I got a card in the mail from a friend in the U.S.A. -fessing up to the fact that she is Anon! Well I would like to share the lovely card she made for me. Thanks Judi...oops Anon that should read....LOL

French Festival at Como House

Well last sunday we spent enjoying the spring weather up at Monsalvat listening to Jazz this weekend we went to an historic Mansion called Como House and participated in the French Festival. Ooh la la...everything french but mostly food and what taste sensations and delights for the eyes. The weather again was just perfection and it brought the people out in their 1000's! We took a bus and arrived round opening time and it was already busy. By the time we left a few hours later there were queues to get in! We wandered round all the stalls even picking up brochures on buying a property in southern France....like that is going to happen....LOL We sampled a duck pie, a Toulouse style sausage in batard with onion and cheese etc...apricot filled pastries and bought a bag of caremilised nuts. We listened to a french choir, modern french songs and a pianist. Then we wandered around the house itself and acquainted ourselves with the life of the Armitage family who lived there until 1955 when it was given to The National Trust. Plenty of time was given to walking in the gardens taking photos of the plants. We both like to take close up shots but apart from my one of the bee I was not happy with many of them...think I will leave this up to Mike as his camera does a much better job.

Musicians at Monsalvat

The first group we listened to was the Paul Williamson Hammond Combo. Then The Andrea Keller Quartet followed by Wilson/Magnussen/Hale Trio.

Sorry to say it was getting too late to stay for the Allan Browne Qunitet which was a shame but we will plan better if they have this event next year.

Monsalvat 2

More photos from our day at Monsalvat including a Kookaburra who was sitting in the sun on the ground when we stumbled on him but he quickly flew up into a near by tree.

The peacock was also sunning himself and later in the evening tried singing along with the Jazz players!

Jazz at Monsalvat

Well it was a glorious spring day in Melbourne yesterday and we headed out to Eltham to a Jazz event at the Monsalvat Artist's Colony.

Just had to share some photos of the property and a couple of the actual musicians. These are a bit fuzzy but my little camera is not designed for distance in the dark shots...lol

More T-slider cards

In these cards I have placed the tab on either the other side or the top for variety:)

T Slider cards

I had a lovely day down in Geelong last wednesday with my crafty friends and Jackie showed us how to make T-slider cards. Was not sure before going that they would be my "thing" but let me tell you I am hooked and have made 8 more already...yes I can be obsessive...just a wee bit...hehe

Here are a few to whet your appetite.