Planning Ahead, Tongue in Cheek

I dropped by the Oxtongue Craft Cabin this week. Jim has an extraordinary array of artists' and artisans' works on display here. And, jealous as we are, the deer don't seem to eat his gardens quite the way they eat up ours. Perhaps the cats, Laila and Rocky, are more efficient at patrolling the garden than Napster and Achmed???

I couldn't help but notice, however, that Jim has my Christmas present at the Craft Cabin. Just waiting for someone for buy it for me. No need even to wrap it up...

It's a wind-mobile of a great blue heron, and I think it's gorgeous. Wouldn't it look fabulous here at Bondi? Sadly, it's a bit out of my reach, at over $2000, so unless I win a lottery, I have to admire it from afar, and in photos.

I did make the suggestion that Jim put up a donation box, so folks that felt the urge could put in a contribution towards my acquisition of this... He seemed willing to consider that venture, after he stopped laughing.

All the same, this piece is indicative of the tremendous talent on display at this art centre, and just one more reason why you should drop in for a browse around. And if the heron is out of your financial reach... take heart -- you'll find plenty of unusual and beautiful items there that suit all budgets, and will complete your Christmas shopping while surrounded by autumn colours!