sun punches through the clouds for a last hurrah

22.07.10 sun punches through the clouds for a last hurrah

this light lasted for all of about one minute and i enjoyed while possible.

man, i am over winter. i was over winter when it started. it’s cold and the days are short. hey winter, i don’t like you very much unless you bring me snow that i can ski on – and that’s just not going to happen here in sydney – it’s about as likely as a dust storm.

although i am in a bit of a complaining mood, i have to say that the crappiest winter i ever had was in london. absolutely and utterly miserably crap i have to say. i bet suicide rates soar over there in winter. so it’s not all bad (well it is for the londoners).

speaking about london and complaining (i’m starting to sound like a whinging pom), the picture features a london plane tree. i’ve thoughtfully provided you with a link.

it is one of the most widely planted trees in sydney because it grows fast, can deal with neglect and pollution and it is deciduous – which is great, because it provides shade in summer and allows sunlight through in winter. what’s not so great is that they are starting to drop these little balls in which the seeds reside. each seed is covered in thousands of tiny bum-fluff-like hairs which come off the seed and fill my house and clog my drains and gutters. at least i don’t have hay-fever.

council, could you please stop planting these things, could you instead plant some flowering natives? that way we could attract more wildlife into the city and give us something more interesting to run over in our cars than just cats, pigeons and indian mynas.

ok. rant over.

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Posted: July 22nd, 2010 under Photo A Day.
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Comments

Comment from Mat
July 22, 2010 at 8:44 pm

There IS native wildlife to run over in Sydney – even in the CBD!

http://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/pitt-street-possum-stops-monorail-20100722-10lyw.html

Hopefully the little dear will be OK :)

Comment from photo a day
July 22, 2010 at 8:53 pm

Kevin. why TF Kevin?
maybe because he was left high and dry like our former PM?

but nothing like 400 galahs squished on a county highway after eating grain that fell off a truck. c’mon

Comment from Hilda
July 23, 2010 at 9:34 am

I hope no one decides to bring this tree to Manila. I hate it when our gutters get clogged.

The light on the tree is fabulous, especially against that dark and ominous sky.

When will your winter end?

Comment from photo a day
July 23, 2010 at 9:49 am

not soon enough! about 2 or 3 monhs to go. – oh, to be the in Philippines right now, i’d love it.
thanks for dropping by Hilda!

Comment from alison
July 25, 2010 at 8:28 pm

When I was at school we used to throw those things that fall off the trees at each other… ah memories. Never knew the name, thanks for the link!

Comment from photo a day
July 25, 2010 at 8:42 pm

no worries alison.
got to say that would hurt – good for brandings. we used to lob blackberries at eachother and our mums would go nuts ’cause they had to deal with the stains.
where you from alison? (thanks for dropping by and giving us yr 2cents worth!)

Comment from alison
August 17, 2010 at 11:54 pm

Awesomely late comment from me…

I’m originally from Cowra, near Bathurst, living in Syd now. We called them ‘River Park’ tree because they are in a park called River Park… near a river… very creative. A friend was walking home on Riley St and mentioned that they have River Park trees here then I saw your post… spooky.

Comment from photo a day
August 18, 2010 at 8:53 pm

and an awesomely late update from me. think i will have to trawl through the past files for the last fortnight, have been too busy to shoot.

not good.

another Sluz local! great to see!

Hey, a lack of originality in tree names matches perfectly with lack of originality in place names. noice…..

if only i had a dollar for every stoney creek, x-mile-creek, x-mile-beach etc i have driven past in our wide brown land….indeed i would be a rich man

oh, and by chance, would you happen to play netball?

:)

Comment from Rajendra kumar ghale
May 18, 2011 at 7:58 pm

Hello!Namaste from Nepal.
Iam Nepal trekking guide.Iam27yr old.I did work in this job sice 2001.I like your photo.well i have no idea about it but i like this page.well sir/madam well come to Nepal.I will help my best.Dear Sir/Madam
Namaste from Nepal.
Your trekking guide.
Raj.
Hello!How are you?Do you know me???well yes It was very very long long time….We didn’t seen each other…Affter long time again ,we keep in touch.Well yes i did open Own my Trekking company it is in Thamel.Iam not staying office I will go trekking as a trekking guide.The company name and web:
http://www.openskytrek.com {open sky treks & Exp.p{LTD}
Thamel,16.Sourakhutte}KTm.
Emali:-
info@openskytrek.com
THis company is your company too.I need your help too.Who coming to Nepal pls send to me.I will be here, i will help my best.And good service.
Well any time well-come to Nepal.I will help My best for you.I will give you and also all of your friends,family good rate,Better then other comapny and better then other company service.
well Iam hearing from you.I wish you all the best.And for all family,friends too.see you soon.This year ….Nepal tourism Year 2011.{well come to Nepal}.
Keep in touch.
Raj.

Comment from photo a day
June 3, 2011 at 9:24 pm

Raj!

It is so good to hear from you mate!.

Since i last saw you, i have changed 2 email adresses and thought that i might never get into contact with you again.

there are many Rajendra Ghale’s out there, i didn’t know which one was you.

thanks for making contact – how did you find me?

congratulations on opening your own business – that is fantastic. what a big move.

if any photo a day readers are considering going trekking in nepal, get in touch with Raj. He is a great guy and i am certain that he will take care of you.

Raj, i will get in touch with you seperately – probably via facebook.

take care mate, great to hear from you and i’m really happy for you – you deserve every success that comes your way.

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