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I was starting to think that our jacaranda tree wasn't going to come to the party this year. I should have had more faith. Just as I started to notice a little purple blush around the neighbourhood the first flowers bloomed on our tree.
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I thought perhaps it was going to be a disappointing year for our tree. But then, within days, it opened into its full glory. For two weeks every year, a bit longer if we are lucky, this tree gives me a thrill every day.
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It was stinking hot, too hot even for Lily to stick to her guns and insist on wearing long sleeves. She chose nothing instead. Her legs are a mess of mozzie bites. I said to her "Did you get those from the trampoline the other night?" She looked at me like I was thick and said "No, I get them from 'quitos." Of course.
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We've got 30 people coming tomorrow for a barbeque and of course the cool change will come through tonight and tomorrow will be cold and wet. Isn't that the way of things?
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Nevertheless, the barbeque is a good incentive to get the garden in order before Christmas.
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that's me, in the bauble! |
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Both trees now look fabulous. I do love the Christmas tree, but even all decked out it can't compete, in my book, with that spectacular purple explosion.
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Love the tree, such pretty purple flowers.
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