Rainy market day

We had quite a tough day at the market today with the intermittent showers throughout the whole morning. It was plastic covers on and off so many times that I kind of lost count. But in the end, we still did ok.

One of the best things about today was that I spotted a guy with 2 beautiful Shiba Inu dogs. One black and one brown. I was so struck by how lovely the brown one looked that I went up and asked the guy about them and gave the dog a little head rub :) No pictures because it didn't even cross my mind then.

I do lots of dog spotting at the market - there are always many different ones around and it is fun to watch them greet and play with each other too.

A touching picture

This moving picture was on the news website today. So many horrible things have happened in Victoria since last Saturday with the high temperatures and strong winds creating the scariest fires ever. So many people have lost their lives and property - the news is counting every day the death toll from the fires and telling stories of how people have lost everything they owned. It is very heartbreaking to see.

Today there is focus on the wildlife that is suffering the effects as well. Poor animals! But this is a lucky koala that managed to survive and meet help as well. I wish I could give it a hug too.

Scottish fold

Saw this really cute scottish fold kitten at the pet shop yesterday. It was jumping up and down and standing up against the glass trying to get people's attention. It sure did! I really wouldn't mind one of those :D The phone camera pics are just not the best though.

Horsey horsey

Tomorrow is Melbourne Cup day so there was a parade in the city today to showcase some racing names. I went just to have a look because I haven't actually been to any of the parades that happen for all the various reasons (e.g. Anzac Day, AFL Grand Final, Moomba, Police Blue Ribbon, Olympians homecoming...there seems to be a lot) . It was also a relatively quiet day at work since half the people weren't there as tomorrow is a holiday.

The parade featured former race winners as well as the trainers and jockeys for tomorrow's races. Got to see some the horses "up close and personal" as they were led close to the crowds to say hello.




That's Rogan Josh who won in 1999


Might And Power - 1997


Kids wearing pretend horses



My pick in the office sweep

Deep sleep

Saw this really cute bunny sleeping in a pet shop yesterday. It was totally in a deep sleep and quite oblivious to people watching. I hardly ever see Bobbers do that. She would wake up as soon as she can sense someone around.

So sad

Today I happened to find out that the cutest cat in the world died recently while looking at some of his owner's photos on Flickr. It made me cry (a bit) even though I was at work because I know how terribly sad it is to have something so dear leave you forever so suddenly. Whenever I see his funny pics I wished I had a cat like that. My heart goes out to his companion Beibei and of course his owners.

Pile-o-Fuzzies

"There's no space for me!"

Bowl-O-Bunnies

Saw these fellas mashed up in the food bowl at the pet shop today. There are about 4 of them in there. Hehehe!

Happy pigs

This was in the newspapers yesterday. I had to cut out and keep the pic. How cute are they! :D

Cute overload literally

Woo hoo!
Check this out! So many cute bunnies and other baby animals!

Snuggle bunnies

Saw this cute pair of white bunnies snuggling together at the pet shop a while ago.

This week's little animal fix

Awww! How cute is that?

My animal fix

Whenever I go to the market, I go to the pet shop for some cute animal therapy. There were quite a number yesterday. A teeny maltese-westie cross (what better combination could you have?), a ragdoll and a couple of beautiful tiffanies. This was the first time I was seeing such lovely cats in a pet shop. They had beautifully soft fur too! I wish I could have one of them.

TOO FUNNY!

Some random pics

A really lovely gate along Bridge Road. It even continues with a bird on the ledge on the shop next door. I want a gate like that if I ever need one. Hehehe!

Cute beady eyed bunny in the pet shop recently

Arctic Sanctuary logo made up of cute animals. This is an interesting winter-themed interactive installation on at QV right now.

Matcha Caramel Corn - YUMMY!

Cute kitty

Saw this really cute kitten at the pet shop when I went to the market yesterday. It was sitting next to this much larger kitten (more like a cat) and had a gormless expression. Was really hard to take your eyes off something this funny. It was already sold though.

Market day again!

Went to the St Kilda farmers market again this morning.

No car this time so it took me about half an hour by tram but I like going to markets anyway :D. It was a really beautiful morning and there were lots of people with their dogs at the market.

This one takes the cake with its massive fur! It was just walking around coolly on its own and then decided to just sit in the middle of nowhere. I guess its owner was just somewhere around.


This time I bought beautiful fresh bunches of vegies, garlic, eggs, honey, organic chilli sauce and hot cross buns. Had to head to South Melbourne market next to get the chicken and fish but hey, more markets for me!

Taken while waiting for the tram at St Kilda

Animal farm at South Melbourne market

Went to the South Melbourne market today and spotted an animal farm that was set up for the school holidays. So many cute baby animals and a whole bunch of little bunnies too! It was also fun watching the kids playing with the animals and asking funny questions.

Pet shop visits

Some pictures from visiting pet shops :)


Zzzz......... 

This little black dog looks like it fell asleep waiting for someone to come by and play.


Big grey rat 

A rat that looks a little like a mouse we used to own.


Beautiful Ryukins 

The most beautiful Ryukins we have ever seen here (or anywhere actually for that matter). They were on sale for $95 each!

So cute!!

Mummy and baby 

Spotted Mummy (Bai Yun) and baby panda (Su Lin) yesterday sitting down and eating together. Apparently Su Lin is just beginning to eat bamboo so she must have been trying to copy Mummy....Hehehehe! So cute!