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I hear "Mum, mum you have to put this on your blog! Its a Sugar Glider in the garden!"



I was the first to wake this morning and tiptoed down to make a cup of tea and then retreat into my writing room to make some holiday plans and enjoy the stillness of the house. The morning was unusually warm for this time of the year, it felt like rain was coming. Once Howard and I were ready for yoga we opened the curtains and the first signs of a pink sunrise appeared from under the soft cloudy morning. 
We enjoyed the tri-spinal release series, Dru energy block release 2 and I practiced teaching some more advanced postures with Howard as my obliging practice student . Our bodies sigh a big thank you for the gorgeous stretching and I appreciate the opportunity to practice yoga with one of my best mates. I am sure he is enjoying my gentle encouraging voice, I will try to keep it up all day!

By 9am there is drama on the farm again. A Sugar Glider Possum is found caught in a fence near our front yard and a rescue begins. Howard covers the glider with his shirt to avoid being scratched and we untangle his tail gently. Thankfully the possum isn't hurt and Howard releases him into the she oak tree. We watch the gorgeous thing scurry to highest branch and then to our delight, he outstretched his arms and legs and glided to the next tree. This was a sight to see! I am so pleased it is school holidays as we could share this with the girls. 

* I would  like to take this chance to thank you very much for visiting my blog. I cant see who is following me but there is a 'number of views' each day recorded. I am very encouraged by knowing there are people out there who enjoy hearing about what we are up to out here. I feel very grateful to you because this makes me want to show you more and more detail. The girls are enjoying the project too, in fact it was hearing, "Mum, mum you have to put this on your blog" that ensured our rare little visitor has had his photo taken. 

In the stillness of the morning, when all was dark and quiet, I imagined my book being published. Its a dream I have had for as long as I can remember. Once again, thank you for visiting us via your computer,  you are helping my dream come true.......  

    

Comments

  1. BushBelles6 May 2013 at 18:59

    Hi Nel,
    I have only just discovered your blog but am loving it. I have a blog at http://bushbelles.blogspot.com.au/ and love all things rural. I have listed your blog on my blog roll of fabulous rural blogs and would love to do a bit of a feature or something else if you are interested. My email is bushbelles@activ8.net.au.
    Keep blogging...
    Bushbelles

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  2. Nel Hunter8 May 2013 at 07:10

    Hello Bushbelles,
    Thank you for such an encouraging message, its so fun connecting with like minded people. I would be thrilled to feature on your blog (Bushbelles looks fabulous) I look forward to staying in touch. Nel

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