picture-perfect Mornington Cemetery...

PASSING THOUGHT: Mornington Cemetery looked picture-perfect this morning. Clearly it has been tended with loving care.
It was a strangely magical pleasure to wander there with the birds early in the morning and admire so many autumn flowers... pic.twitter.com/z10Xrc42Mx

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 15, 2022

closing a life chapter...

PASSING THOUGHT: Visited Mornington Cemetery this morning to close a life chapter. We used to go to Balnarring Beach on Good Friday, so I brought the beach to him...3 cuttlefish shells+peace messages...
Not sad. Just relieved that I've cast aside last traces of my bitterness...

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 15, 2022

Mercetta - farewell lunch...

Lovely last lunch today with teacher friends at atmospheric Mercetta, Mornington... pic.twitter.com/4bugcjnzAn

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 12, 2022

Another view of Mercetta... pic.twitter.com/HXOhZES6F5

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 12, 2022

mini sailors in blue and yellow...

More blue and yellow...

Mini sailors at Mornington... pic.twitter.com/Kvk5fUoYZQ

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

windsurfer in blue and yellow...

Still seem to be seeking blue and yellow features in my photos...
Ukraine on my mind...
This photo is a windsurfer enjoying life at Mornington... pic.twitter.com/k7m6r6FrRl

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

street display in blue and yellow...

🇺🇦Cute display in the main street at the 2015 Mornington Festival in Mornington...

(Another Twitter post supporting Ukraine + featuring the Ukraine flag colours - as are all my posts today)#SupportUkraine pic.twitter.com/QOD4Pem2kK

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

3rd. vaccination...

PASSING THOUGHT: So relieved. 3rd vaccination done at Mornington Village Pharmacy. School return for teachers 26th January. But I don't face students till the following week. Hopefully, the extra protection has kicked in.
Yes. I'm still very worried but with a glimmer of relief.

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) January 20, 2022

double whammy storms this morning...

And guess where I am right now...Mornington Mazda. I have been here since 8:40am and I am told my car will not be ready till 2:15pm...new side mirrors installed. Too humid to walk and just now a storm has started...belting rain and thunder.
I have a book to read. All fun. https://t.co/wNtz54TYnn

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) January 6, 2022

Hopefully your book didn't get too wet! That was some rain.

— Mornington (@MorningtonVic) January 6, 2022

It's only 1030 and the atmosphere is erupting! Look at all those cells! Possible large hail, flash flooding and damaging winds folks so drive to the conditions and seek shelter if a storm is nearby. #melbweather #melbourneweather #melbourne #weather #WeatherUpdate #storms #hail pic.twitter.com/KboNRrveEB

— Victorian Storm Chasers (@VicStormChasers) January 6, 2022

And I am still at Mornington Mazda.
Life is quite exciting today, watching 2 storms roll in from a car showroom. All this in just one morning.
Pour me another coffee.
Make it strong.

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) January 7, 2022

some New Year relief...earlier booster appointment...

Thank you ever so much.🙏 Didn't find that pharmacy on Hotdocs, so rang them. I'm now getting a booster on 21st January (4 months since 2nd vaccine) before returning to school end of January. So so relieved not to be waiting for 7th March - my original doctor's appointment.🙏

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) December 31, 2021

Little Grasshoppers...

Cute sign at Mornington last Friday... pic.twitter.com/eLqhF9biIa

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) December 13, 2021

eerily bare of bustle...

Mornington Main Street last Friday morning...
It is still eerily bare of bustle... pic.twitter.com/Z43WszFzZu

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) December 12, 2021

awesome local business service...

Shout out to Main Desire, Mornington. Ordered today at 9:30am. Thought orders over $100 free (but should be over $150). Shortly was emailed=ready for pick-up. Emailed I expected delivery. 3:30pm received delivery+found email=delivering today. Inside a voucher+a handful of sweets.

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) August 9, 2021

Clearly was my error. Yet still this local business graciously accommodated me.  

not syncing...

PASSING THOUGHT: Strange day. Not syncing. 10:00am. for coffee. On time. Saw shiny red car+no dints - not her red car. Walked around outside cafe. Took photos. No friend. Phone must have fallen out of my bag. Sat in car. Waited. Waited. Leave? Saw friend at 'not her car'. Grrrrr pic.twitter.com/Xl0b9f9W5L

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) March 14, 2021

Friend arrived early+was inside...drinking coffee...waiting for me...When I saw her by her car, she had decided to leave...I had been wandering outside... I'd met her outside previous venues, so thought this was no different...Grrrrrr... Felt/feel bad...(Car polished+dents fixed)

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) March 14, 2021

a visit to Tully's...

Tully's indoor/outdoor cafe at Mornington... pic.twitter.com/Dk1rdr0VE0

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) March 14, 2021

Another view of Tully's indoor/outdoor cafe at Mornington... pic.twitter.com/hShrGniETU

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) March 14, 2021

Interesting garden feature at Tully's, Mornington... pic.twitter.com/zVTk74zsuG

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) March 14, 2021

Sign in the produce area of the Tully's complex at Mornington... pic.twitter.com/POXuh6nLPa

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) March 14, 2021

if you can't see the sunshine...

if you can't see
the sunshine
maybe try
taking sips
of some #tanka pic.twitter.com/c3AfImM0cm

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) January 24, 2021

Mornington bereft of cars...

Mornington Main Street - bereft of cars...
but pleased to be sporting the occasional picket fence... pic.twitter.com/zNV4RRqhgU

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) January 11, 2021

 

La Sorella...

While my car was being serviced at Mornington today, I ventured out into Main Street and shared a delicious morning tea with 2 friends at atmospheric La Sorella by Twisted Sista...
Wonderful to have no traffic in the main street... pic.twitter.com/y06bxZK1BE

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) January 11, 2021

Biscottini Café Bar...

Shout out to Biscottini Café Bar Restaurant, Mornington, Vic. Last Monday with a friend for morning tea. Great coffee + raisin toast - topped with berries+strawberries+custard dollop, all drizzled with honey. Who knew humble raisin toast could transform into an exotic experience?

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) December 22, 2020

insanity in lockdown...

My parents live in Mornington & my dad just sent me this pic of crowds of people on the pier watching whales...seriously!! While I’m home doing the right thing watching whales on Netflix 🤦🏽‍♀️ #COVIDIOTS #CovidVic #auspoI #news pic.twitter.com/PrcFDLFJ9b

— Pierrette (@pierrettec76) July 9, 2020

I simply cannot believe that people would do this knowing that we are now in Stage 3 lockdown...
Complete insanity...

soft blue waters...

soft blue waters
lure two souls
as one#haikuchallenge two pic.twitter.com/qlBKCMGXsE

— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) May 14, 2020