The Blues
I woke up with the blues the Robert Johnson blues. No sun-beams flooding through my window, it was cool and foggy out there. I knew exactly what to do, to sing is the thing. I popped out of bed like a Champaign cork with the bubbles of enthusiasm pushed me to Pauline’s door. “Come on Sweet Heart, out of the cot we got things to do, me and you!” She needed no prompting, she knew what great opportunities a foggy morning brought.
I could not keep her from the Burl Ives ‘Foggy foggy dew’. On with our cloths and up up and away like Wonder Woman and Clark Kent, I am being mild-mannered and modest. Don’t get carried away, we took off in the car; I want this to be believable. We parked at the lake and took flight on foot. Two fast guns shooting all in sight, here are some of my trophies. To give you an idea of what Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra is like at seven, on a foggy morn. Pauline will show more in her blog and put more information.
Today is first day of Canberra’s Floriade day.
Christen and Spencer are visiting us to see this spectacular flower display. After breakfast it was back to the lake but by now parking was limited but Pauline had it all planed to we parked at the gallery and walked back across the bridge. I just go with the flow, wu wei, Pauline is the planer. I go with the flow and trust my luck, I got heaps of that.
Meet back here at the gate at 12.30 if we get separated Pauline suggested. I was back at the trysting place early and people watched for ten minutes and they were ten minutes early.
I suggested back in a taxi as we had already done a fair hike. Pauline had also taken the dog for its walk while I did the washing up and set the fire, ready for a match tonight. No taxis allowed into Floriade area well it was not in Pauline’s plan anyway. What happened to my luck well we needed the exercise. Here are some photos to give you glimpse of Floriade.
We went to the National Museum of Australia, as they have a choice menu and it is a fantastic monument of architectural splendour. We savoured delectable dishes while gazing out the windows on to the lake, the fountain was now pumping and sail boats and ferry were out there enhancing the scenery.
Then explored this fair dinkum Aussie museum .
With a couple of rest stops at the Revolving theatre with Aussie history and a lay-back relax in the there showing Aussie life style. My camera was clicking like a cricket hyped up on coke. Get an eye full of this sample.
We drive to New Acton area for Cappuccino.
We enjoyed the day, especially as we were with our friends. Back home they watched TV and chatted while I caught up with my blog friends, but get carried away with a You Tube video in Zeebra’s post. That got me tuned in on the Cajun swamp music and the Blues. All the old guys that I have enjoyed throughout the years, from our wild days, to now when the music still lifts us up and gets us revving.
I was there with those blokes jamming, winding up with J. J. Cale till after midnight. It was a real blues day, a blue skies day. With good friends who have travelled the world as show people, both musicians. Spencer actually jammed with Jagger when he was only a pebble not a big rolling stone.
Okay now this is synchronistic! Burl Ives sang regularly at the library in La Jolla where I grew up. I sat by his knee sever times. JJ Cales was a Hollerite, lived near the holler until his death. Love your music, love your life, love this post & pics~
A nice place to grow up by the ocean and swatting flies with Burl Ives, a nice way to pass the day.
Music can change my mood there is music to lift me up and music to calm me down.
No need for drugs I have my uppers and downers in all in tune.
You two are so perfect together. One encourages and inspires the other. I admire your energy.
You are so right we do encourage one another, that is part of our energy,
Thanks, your admiration is energy inspiring also..
🙂
We’re doing well for foggy mornings here too, Jack. I should make use of them 🙂 Nice to see your take on the museum and Floriade too- what a treat!
To day we drove15 minutes from Canberra to visited Tulip Tops a private garden open to the public.
Flowers, blossoms trees and classical music with birds and frog accompaniment, wait for Pauline’s post.
It was a crystal clear sunny day and masses of glowing colours bounced back at us.
Toowoomba Flower Festival Queensland is the only other place I have seen to match it.
Sounds fabulous, Jack! Wonder if I could hitch a ride to Canberra 🙂
Oh Jack, I so enjoyed how you hopped out of bed.. and got your Camera camera a clicking like a cricket hyped up on coke. LOL.. so YOU!..
The top photo is how its been here ALL day.. the Mist has hardly lifted.. reminding me of a November day rather than a day in Sept…
Loved your photos.. You visit the most amazing places.. I so enjoy coming with you and Pauline upon your travels.. I so get to see parts of your Country I would otherwise never know existed..
Thank You.. _/\_
Sue
Thanks Sue for letting us know and I love to here about your garden and see your painting. They are a good example of things that bring joy to all. _/\_