Normal
In my head I knew it was coming but it wasn’t until after work on Friday standing in the drive-through at the Lomond Hotel that it sunk in – we were actually re-opening.
Bee here now
The Backyard Bee Census is a simple 10 minute count of all the insect pollinators you can see visiting a chosen tree/bush/plant in your backyard, street or park.
How wet is it?
If it’s wet and cold here, it’s going to be wetter and colder down at Joe Sgro’s place.
Thanisa Adams’ practical reponse
Through spring and summer Thanisa’s growing strawflowers, statice, Queen Anne’s lace, cornflowers, Canterbury bells, sunflowers, zinnias and lots of dahlias.
The Gatherer
Named after her adopted town, Sally feels that her Forrest Gin smells and tastes like the Otways she’s come to know. Others clearly agree, Sally and Wayne’s Forrest Gin was awarded a silver medal at this year’s Royal Australian Spirit Awards.
Gift economy
With today’s novelty cheque donation Open Table’s pay-it-forward total now stands at $45,000. We’d love to push that total to $50k (!!) so more people can cook the food that’s special to them through the holidays.
