More on this later. I wanted to post views from both ends of this. If I move it now, it will not 'embiggen' to use a blog term. which I happen to love, even though I am usually a stickler for what is 'right'
Curiously, there was a motorised invalid chair at the site, which is visible at the lower left of this pic. I wonder was it stolen? Left for it's owner to later claim?
There is a Bus stop beside this mural. There is also a Phone booth. There was a person of indeterminate sexuality making a phone call, when I was taking these pics. This person had a bicycle beside it, & was making a phone call within the booth... but using a mobile phone... life's mysteries treats continue....

Very good friends gave me this little pot plant as a gift. It is called a Goldfish plant. See the little orange blooms, they do resemble little goldfish, with open mouths. It likes to be misted, & has wonderfully glossy leaves, when it is not flowering.

Difficult to get a good closeup pic of the little flower.
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For some time now, I have looked at this amazing tree, with it's apparently twisted trunk! Every time I pass it, I feel it has grown with a little twist every so often, for some mysterious reason.
The wonderul plant at the base is a Grevillea, which is in full flower at present. I have long wanted to stop to photograph this lovely tree, & so today, I made it a mission.While out there, seeking, I finally got to take a photograph of this wonderful mural, which has been done on a wall at some local shops.
I think it is excellent. It is in an area which is not known for it's 'well behaved' citizens. Quite the opposite, in fact. I am constantly amazed it has not been defaced.Another view of the Twisted One. I should have gone further back, to capture more of the top of the tree. Perhaps on another day...




16 comments:
That is a marvellous tree,
a very unusual goldfish plant. I perhaps should get one.
perhaps the mural has not been defaced because it was painted by the defacers? Pretty cool....
Hahaha -- a guy in a phone booth using a cell phone. Maybe he wanted some privacy. Actually, I think they should just put boxes up so that people can step into them when they're on a cell phone -- that way we wouldn't have to listen to them!
Love this post - I heard on the news last night that in Bristol they are planning to let the inhabitants vote on which graffiti should stay and which should be removed - will this just encourage more one commentator wondered. However in a city which has an exhibition of Banksie's work I guess it would be a good idea!
Love the idea of having booths for mobile phone users as suggested by thimbleanna but wouldn't we need rather a lot of them?!!!
Jane
I first read "Gommed plants" as "Godd***ed plants". (Why I think that replacing letters with asterisks makes it any more acceptable for me to leave profanity in your comments, I don't know.)
I am in a foul mood. A very discouraged, black mood. It was so nice to get up and see a post from you, complete with photos of interesting things.
I love the graffiti! The only graffiti I have encountered here at the campground was in the bathroom and feces was the medium used...... and to add insult to injury, it wasn't even original!
I love the Mural....I don't think it is graffiti......it's very cleverly done.
Yes I have days like that too!
You have bben doing one of my favourite things; wandering with the camera. Thanks for sharing the photos.
Wandering with the camera can be good when you have those days.
Hugs to you Meggie!
I've never seen a goldfish plant! I want one! lol
A wonderful potpourri, Meggie. Wonderful graffiti/mural and the tree is quite a fascinating thing to behold.
From now on, I will think of my plants that meet with the landlord's erratic mowing as Gommed lol
I enjoy your blog but LOVE this music video. Both KD and Roy O. are such favorites....this video makes me 'CRY'! Thanks!!!
I think that mural is fabulous. Found it quite fascinating.
I love that Goldfish plant, probably too cold to grow one here tho'.
Lovely post.
I think Thimbleanna's idea is marvelous.
I enjoyed your camera wanderings.
Love that goldfish plant! And that tree -- so different.
The mural is fantastic -- interesting streetscapes one sees in the most unusual places!
I too like your wanderings and the camera views.. cheers :)
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