Lisa Phelan

DAY 16 Stealth paddling

Sunday 16th Mar I wanted to go as slow as I could this time.  Wanted to be able to get up close to even the everyday critters I regularly see from the land.  Mission accomplished and I was so thrilled to do so.  Managed to take photos with camera of turtles up close on logs, Eastern Rosellas literally flying over the top of my head, Eastern Spinebills in a low tree and Reed Warbler - all of them within a couple of metres of me.  Slow is productive.  I'll have to do it again.  Got home to see I had accidentally deleted all the pics off sd card :(  Hopefully the memory holds onto these special moments as it truly was a wonderful experience. Pic attached is from my phone.  I spent most of my time in this are.  Rain ahead for Day 17, but I'll be out there in it :)  Thanks to everyone for your support.  It means so much to me. x Share

Day 14 Exercise sesh

Saturday 15th Mar Since doing the challenge, I've given my hips & shoulders a break from any workouts, so it's been a while.  I decided to give it a crack and did an hour of doable but challenging exercise outdoors in the shade on a warm afternoon.  It felt special doing it surrounded by natures beauty and gentle noises and I totally appreciated the opportunity.  To step outside every day gives our minds something nothing else can give.  I hope you all can, and have a lovely day, every day in some way xx Share

DAY 13 Walking

Friday 14th Mar Walked Leroy for an hour around the local wetlands.  This time, no smashed plate to pick up but just 1 can, a couple of cigarette butts and a take away food bag (eye-roll).  Learnt of a plant I thought was a weed but turns out it's a native - although poisonous so not to eat the berries as they  are poisonous at certain times of ripeness.  Kangaroo Apple is it's name.  Just one week left in this challenge and I'm learning something new every day.  Hope you are inspired to keep caring for planet earth too. x Share

DAY 12 Gardening

Thursday 13th Mar Sharp secateurs on board this day!  Finished weeding  and cutting back that overgrown patch I couldn't do the other day!  "Sorry little ones (lizard and frog) for disturbing you, glad you had immediate shelter available though :) " Felt accomplished finally getting this done.  Thank you to all you amazing people digging into your pockets, I am in awe of your generosity xxxx  Share

Day 11 Walk

Wednesday 12th Mar Half way mark of the challenge and a bit time poor again so a walk on our property it was!  Half an hour with my visiting sister <3 and half an hour with Leroy <3 Share

Day 10 Walking

Tuesday 11th Mar A walk starting and finishing at Mathison Park, Churchill with the lovely Pam and Sharyn.  Nice to get together always.   Share

Day 9 Swimming

Monday 10th Mar Thanks to all of your support and to Mother Nature I have broken my lifelong rules and been in cold water for 60 minutes non stop!  Not such a challenge for some but for me with my cold water almost phobia, it was a huge mental challenge and I'm so glad I did it :)  Bring on Day 10! Share

Day 8 Gardening

Sunday 9th Mar Mission:  With a blunt pair of secateurs, cut back and weed garden.  Result:  Got half of what I want to get done in 60 mins.  Also managed to cut my big toe.  Go me!  Will finish this cutting back when secateurs are sharpened! Share

Day 7 Walking

Saturday 8th Mar Before going to see mum I popped in to the Crinigan Bushland Reserve for a walk (and rubbish collection).  I was pleasantly surprised at the little amount of litter - however, including an old broken fishing reel right near a NO FISHING sign????  My eye was caught by a stunning tiny little blue/green critter on the move but I got a dodgy little photo which was a challenge in itself with my failing eyes and long camera lens only.  Turns out to be a (native) Cuckoo Wasp :)  Thank you to yet another kind donation, we are now over the half way mark!  Mwah!  Your support for nature is one of the most important things you'll do in your life xx Share

Day 6. Gardening

Friday 7th Mar I was time-poor so stayed home and challenged myself to weed an area of the garden notorious for Jack Jumpers (native venemous ants that bloody hurt) with minimal bites.  I only copped one. I was  pretty lucky considering how many  JJ's there are!  My reaction is usually not the nicest of language and this King Parrot above heard me and straight away looked down at me saying "calm yourself, the pain won't last too long".  Bless :) Share

Day 5 Walking

Thursday 6th Mar A return  walk from Sandy Point to Mutley Cove (Glenmaggie) with gloves on and it turned out to be a disappointing bag of cigarette buts, cans & toilet rolls.  It was 36 degrees Celsius but the temperature of the water (even for me) was perfect to walk the return through the water rather than the bush where I had walked one way.   It was a calm, VERY peaceful place to be and although too hot for most critters, I was lucky to see a Jacky Dragon and a lone Egret.  Lucky to be alive when these beautiful creatures exist and are visible to us.    Share

Day 4 Walking the dog

Tuesday 4th Mar A brisk walk around the Firmins Lane wetlands with Leroy on a warm afternoon. Oops left the harness at home so part of the challenge today was to simple walk the dog without breaking a shoulder ;)  Picked up some rubbish which inspired me to do so every walk from now on.   Share

Day 3 Walking

Monday 3rd Mar Thanks to these lovely ladies walking with me, we walked a 9.32km portion of the Glengarry Rail Trail on a beautiful morning. That's about the limit my hips can take these days but they made the paid well worth it, and so do all of Mother Natures creatures :) We were lucky to see 3 of my favorite birds "Black shouldered kites" in the trees and skies above us. If you would like to donate to Earth Hour Challenge 60, your kindness of even just a few dollars can make a big difference in regenerating nature. Thank you to those who have already done so. x Share

Just ONE of the vital reasons we ask you to help out....

Friday 28th Feb Funds raised will support critical conservation projects that help protect our wildlife and our planet - so far Kez and I have raised enough to help plant more trees to create homes for thousands of native animals like koalas. Please help us to more.  Donating just $5 makes a difference.  Let's green up this planet we live in. Share