monkey cat fight

monkey cat fight, a photo by imajane on Flickr.

Advice from the past

The old skool multitasker!!

The old skool multitasker!!, a photo by imajane on Flickr.

2005 Old Skool ... really? Not yet, surely.

Like a crotcheted shaul the words flowed

Like a crotcheted shaul the words flowed, a photo by imajane on Flickr.
It's a pity she's so sad! Angels should be happy I know.

Sky Domination

Sky Domination, originally uploaded by imajane.

As I entered the clearing my eyes were drawn upwards to the old trunk and dead branches.
The late afternoon light cast interesting shadows on the sun bleached wood. And I had a thought ... how much times have changed since you were but a tiny seed.

Tis time to find the key!

Keep It Locked, originally uploaded by imajane.

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Hot all right!

Hot all right!, originally uploaded by imajane.

An outdoor bath ...
How decadent!
The sky went bright with stars as we topped up the hot when the top got chilly.
Love these old skool taps!
Now we want an outdoor bath ...
and who wouldn't want to enjoy being
weightless and warm
under clear night sky with stars blazing
with the odd one shooting!

Link to more Blue Rock Road Retreat photos

Reminders ...

Art of Jack Black : Swirl a cross

IMG_0641: Swirl a cross, originally uploaded by Jack the Artist.

This is one of my favourite pieces from Jack Monaghans latest collection of eclectic hand made sculptures.

I love the swirls and the deepness of burnt wood with the texture of the roped crosses in contrast. The offset angle of the old brick floor beneath makes me love it that much more.

Jack gave me a CD of photos from which I created this flickr page Jack Monaghan. Better still check them out on flickriver Jack Monaghan on flickriver

Fascination

At last the beauty emerges ...
Monarch before first flight.
Frank took this photo on request - thanks Moptop :o)

Spices for dahl - yum!

Spices for dahl - yum!, originally uploaded by imajane.

This dahl is simple & delicious. I love that it’s slightly different every time.

DAHL INGREDIENTS:

2tsp mustard seeds

2tsp cumin

1tsp coriander

1 tsp chilli

1 tsp tumeric

1 tsp curry powder

1 large bay leaf

3 star anise

3 cardamon pods

2 tablespoons vegetable oil (I use olive or canola)

1 large onion chopped

1 clove garlic chopped finely

1 cup red lentils (the orange ones!)

2 tablespoons vege stock

~1/2 tsp salt

METHOD

1. Heat oil and fry onion until clear

2. Add mustard and other spices, cook for 1-2 mins keep stirring

3. Add water/stock & lentils

Cook for 20-25 mins until lentils are tender.

Remove the star anise, cardamom & bay leaves or warn all of impending flavour explosions!

Other vegetables can be added as well as firmer lentils to give it more structure.  Ensure extra time to ensure firmer lentils cook thoroughly.

Serve with rice & mango chutney

We use a pressure cooker cook for 14 mins, leave on element for 2 more minutes then 5 minutes to sit. 

This dahl thickens up over night so is a great filling for pastry / samosas … I’ve also used it as the base for vegetarian cottage pie. That’s a hearty delicious meal.

Leaving nothing but footprints

Leaving nothing but footprints, originally uploaded by imajane.

Take nothing but photos ...

Otahome beach ... Frank's footprint marks the sand
and I enjoyed how the print, sand, sea and sky broke up the photo.

Design your own products - Elegant Bamboo Night Stand

Oooh I like these ...

With three shelves, this simple night stand delivers an elegant 24" tall design with the versatility to fit into any environment.

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Hand in light

Inspired by Photofriday: hands ... loving the sun coming through the trees and the halo was just some beautiful luck.

Strawflower beauty

Strawflower beauty, originally uploaded by insane jane.

Stunning strawflowers brightened my day

insane jane jewellery

insane jane jewellery, originally uploaded by insane jane.

Some of my creations from a far off universe (the past!) ...

ooh aaah I wonder where they all are now?!

awesome astronomy photo

A thistly tale of Starfish Spotty

A thistly tale of Starfish Scotty, originally uploaded by insane jane.
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Friends dropped round two swedes in the weekend wishing us good luck finding something to make with them.

While hunting for a recipe I came across this crusty top recipe (having just made cauliflower cheese for dinner ... it is now melting on the fire).

I then proceeded to make swede chips which I thought were yummy.

Overlaying the tele with nothing on

Bridge out to television, originally uploaded by insane jane.

Scott's television covered in tin foil with holes in it ...
overlayed with some tunnel lights for 3d-ishness

May happenings ...

Originally uploaded on flickr

A Portugal Array

A Portugal Array, originally uploaded by insane jane.

Another long distant memory I like to remember again ... photos taken in Portugal on a trip with my adventurous Mum ... what fun we had 03

Mist rolls in

A little lost treasure I want to remember

stop the world, originally uploaded by insane jane.

Window into another world ...

Burlesque ...

Here's a great reminder ...

MOTIVATION >>>

No respect for the Environment Canterbury!

What the?!?

I completed 3 online submissions opposing factory dairy farming in the fragile MacKenzie country.

Instead of 3 email replies I get three letters - identical in all but a few minor details ... like the colour of the "Environment Cantebury" logo at the top.

Whoops did I forget to tick the ... "reply to me via email box"? No I think not.
This is ludicrous, such a waste of precious resources. And who paid for it??!

3 window envelopes, 15 pieces A4 paper ... 6 of those only printed on one side!

No respect for the Environment Canterbury! originally uploaded by insane jane.

Webtasia

Webtasia, originally uploaded by insane jane.

I noticed how beautifully this spider web was reflecting the suns light. It is totally out of focus but this of course makes the light bands larger. Isn't nature just fabulous!

BLANKA is great ... what an inspiration