Yesterday the weather in southern Australia was wild. And it was cold, seriously cold, with snow predicted as low as 500 metres. I adore the cold and John had the day off so it was off on an adventure - to Mt Macedon - elevation about 620 metres.
I'm not admitting to an ulterior motive but there is a lovely quilt shop in nearby Gisborne.
I did have a little spend. Gorgeous reproduction fabrics only $3 a fat eighth. These will be added to my Times Past stash. I love Bottomline thread for my bobbin and have a lot of trouble finding it so it was wonderful to find it here. The button is for a little Christmas project.
Then it was off to 3 Little Pigs for a hearty bowl of vegetable and lentil soup.
Lucky we didn't have little Henry with us or he would have had to go in the Piglet Pen.
Then it was off to the Mt Macedon summit where there is a beautiful tribute to the men and women who laid down their lives for Australia.
It was really cold, divinely cold. I love breathing in chilled air. I come alive. And luckily we'd both gone dressed in warm clothes.
I don't know if this was a remnant of snow or sleet and hail but it was wonderful to see it there. Oh who is this elegant creature?
One of my favourite things about being on the mountain is the moss everywhere. We have both loved this place forever and visit often. Who knows we might get to retire here one day
So after a good walk around it was off to the cafe on the mountain for a devonshire tea and a mug of hot chocolate.
And then we headed for wonderful Hanging Rock and a roll of the car uphill. My camera's battery was now dead so no pictures but you can see someone else doing it HERE. We rolled for almost a kilometre UPHILL. I love the idea the rock was drawing us in. This is another truly magical place.
I felt I had to find a cute snowman pattern today. And this one is really cute. It is a free pattern very kindly shared at Plum Pudding Needleart HERE.
I found it by following a LINK on Sew Much 2 Love Here is Karen's version.
Have a wonderful day.
Love
sounds like a pretty good day.............chilly enough here..........love that winter is here................
ReplyDeleteHope you and John had a great day Mel, it was bitterly cold here yesterday, but I like it too. I see you had lunch at my favourite cafe, and made some purchases at one of my favourite quilt shops! Hope you liked 3 Little Pigs, my nephew is too big to put in the piglet pen these days, but it looks like lots of fun in there, Henry would have enjoyed it if he had been with you. Next time you are up this way hope we can catch up - how lovely if you could retire up here! xx
ReplyDeleteYou must really be enjoying this weather, Mel. I for one was happy to stay in by the coonara! LOL! Lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteSounds like the perfect day, except for the weather. I remember rolling up that hill as a kid with my parents. I use that thread for my hand piecing :o) hugs
ReplyDeleteSimply wonderful Mel,
ReplyDeleteHi Mel thankyou for sharing your day with us ,it sounds like the perfect day,love the pics i felt like i was there,that patchwork shop looks gorgeous and love your lovely purchases,sounds like you had way to much fun,lol,glad you had such a wonderful day my friend.xx
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely to see you enjoyed a wonderful day out. Macedonia is such a great area, I've always been fascinated by Hanging Rock. It's the cherry on top that you got some lovely new fabrics too.
ReplyDeleteTotally understand your enjoyment of a thoroughly wintery day. Cold here too, I expect it will be like that all the way to Melbourne tomorrow. Lovely fabric purchases.
ReplyDeletewhat a great outing with so many great reasons to stop!
ReplyDeletehave never noticed that road when I have been around that area. curioser and curioser.
Looks like a fabulous day what a treat.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pic's!! I've never heard of your Hanging Rock, but oh, so cool! We have a Hanging Rock in NC/USA, but it's not magical like yours!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely day you had! Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteHi Mel, Mt Macedon is my favourite place to visit.....flew home from Queensland yesterday in that weather front.....thanks for the thumbs up on the patchwork shop in Gisborne...Hugs O'faigh
ReplyDeleteLove the cold too Mel - sounds like a perfect day to me
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely adventure you had and being dressed for the weather majesty it so enjoyable :-)
ReplyDeleteOops this iPad has a mind of its own , I meant makes it more comfortable :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat day, wonderful adventure.
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Hugs,
Teresa
Looks like you had a fabulous day! Love the cold too, as long as I am dressed for it! Your new purchases are lovely too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun day you two had. I like the cold weather too.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a lovely day,I prefer the cooler weather too.x
ReplyDeletewhat a fun day... you do look snug ... never heard of the rolling hill.. amazing!!
ReplyDeleteHugz
Such a beautiful area! Your purchases are great. I have a photo in exactly the same spot in exactly the same type of day...thanks for jogging my memory. We loved our visit too. Glad you had a great day xx
ReplyDeleteI love this post....it looks so cold, makes me appreciate my nice warm bed just a little more...xxx
ReplyDeleteOh my! There is no way I would venture out in the cold like that! My aches and pains detest the cold weather. Good on you for getting out there. Lovely fabrics ( you know I looove repros). Great shop. Pity the other one closed down. Great pics and you look fantastic in your winter gear. Go girl!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a wonderful day Mel, next time we need to have a catch up - our favourite quilt shop and great local cafe!! Love the Pig Pen!! Love visiting both Mt Macedon ans Hanging Rock. Need to find this rolling road!
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