Hahndorf - Battle of the bands

Saturday, whilst we were in Adelaide, my Bradley and I wandered up to Hahndorf with grandson to check out the battle of the bands. That title makes it sound just a tad more adventurous than it was, because they were brass bands, not rock bands. It was a really fun family day with free face painting and balloon animals. The local school was open and the kids had a wonderful time in the playground there. Of course, the bands were in competition and took it seriously, but we had a lovely time.

Balhannah Road, closed for the bands to march later in the day and the results of the free chalk!

Grandson once he had warmed to the idea of drawing on the road.

Drawing!

We met up with my Bradley's sister and our niece and nephew.

A band marching (they were judged in lots of situations)

Inspiration...

Lichen. I really love it! It is so beautiful. I think the first time I really became conscious of lichen was when I was 10 and living in Brisbane. The colours are just beautiful. And the shapes. This photo (and the one below) was taken on Sunday at my sister-in-law's house in Hahndorf.

Moss. It's great stuff! I remember collecting moss on the way home from school when I was 5 and lived in Adelaide. It was just like carpet. But the softest, most luxurious carpet I had ever seen. I loved the colour. I used to collect it and take it home in the vain hope of planting it in our yard. It never grew. It used to make me think of the velvet in the drapery at Marco Crescent.

This photo of gum flowers was taken at Hahndorf too. In the park in the main street whilst I was there yesterday with Mrs 24 and Mr 4 months. Mr 4 months is very taken with trees. Especially when they blow in the wind. He was mesmerised by these pretty flowers so I thought I would take a photo of them. This afternoon I began drawing these flowers for some new colourque projects I have been dreaming about. It's funny how inspiration strikes you! I am inspired by nature!

Okay, I'm over the grumps!

I put together a couple of these makeup bags last night and then spent the day today with Mrs 24 and Mr 4 months. How could I be grumpy any more with this to look at!

We popped up to see Jane at the Patchwork Apple and then we skipped over to Hahndorf to watch leaves blowing in the wind and wander up and down Hahndorf's famous main street. We looked at nighties and plants and ornamental ducks, bees and butterflies. I think I'm in a better frame of mind now. Thank you to all those who said such sweet things after I just grumped to you! All better now.