Welcome to Ridgy-Didge!

Ridgy-Didge is Australian colloquial for 'just right' or rather 'fair dinkum!'

When we bought the property over 7 years ago, it only had a number and no name. It needed a name as the place certainly has a personality. Well, it sits on a ridge with a grand view northwards to the Bunya Mountains, so what could be more 'all right' than sitting on the veranda with that view, whilst you have your breakfast or in the evenings with a glass of Australian wine? Or even watching the amazing stars at night or the tail-end of a storm as the lightning flashs in the vaste banks of clouds. Or maybe seeing a pair of Wedge-tail eagles as they soar in circles in the high thermals of the vasteness of the azure sky?

This house is a 100 year old Queenslander cottage. Quite small and unpretentious, but it has a gentle atmosphere and we have had many friends and family members come to stay and have enjoyed the peace and quiet of the place.

Wednesday, 8 July 2009

Frosty Mornings.


It has been bitterly cold in the recent weeks. Especially when it is windy as today. Though there are often early frosts in a Queensland winter, this year some have still been about at 7.30 a.m. Thankfully with the new wood burner stove John put in, the house remains fairly warm and it's great to 'rug-up' by the fire in the evenings.

Everyone is goign about in scarves, boots and hats. I never imagined using flannelette sheets in Australia!

I hurt my leg whilst walking the dogs a few weeks ago and had to have 12 stitches. These have now been taken out now, but it still aches a bit and is much too sore to kneel on. Another reason to put my feet up by the fire.
Posted by at No comments:
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)