from here you can see Afrika

when my chillun were small

this phrase was their indication of distance

...'from here you can see Afrika'
[usually announced from the top of the willow tree]

i've been in the Far West

where [if you eat enough carrots and can see around the curve of the earth]

that might even be true

it was a splendid few days

with a delightful fire to heat the dyes

and plenty of leaves for gathering

Jane Flower [an excellent organiser!] found me a wonderful place to stay,

organised a selection of lovely fabrics for students

[all the way from Beautiful Silks]

and

we were fed royally at lunch by Karen

the sunsets were fabulous

and the magpies serenaded me every morning

dashing back to Perth airport today

[after giving a talk and demonstration for the Bunbury Felters]

i stopped to fill up with petrol

weary and well content with my week

but

not quite as tired as this mouse