Spiders

There are quite a few of these spiders with webs between trees in the forest, usually over kangaroo pads and firebreaks. Finding their daytime hideout is always a challenge. They need to hide well as there are lots of big wasps about that would quickly turn it into breakfast for their larvae.

Rocksand, our B&B assistant has walked into the web of this spider twice now as it is across the path she takes when she walks to here in the mornings. She says the web is very strong and sticky, like some alien has sprayed her with a web and is about to capture her.

Ben left early this morning to go back to Victoria after spending a week with us. He spent a lot of time contemplating and reading and visited quite a lot of the area, driving to Pemberton and looking at galleries in the region. He was also a "bit of a teetotaller" so did not visit any of the wineries.  Next month he will join a monastery so this was his last indulgence for a while.

Kwarn & Family, KL & Perth, 24/4/09. You have a great place and have offered us great service. The bathroomis impressive and breakfast superb.  Will surely come again in the future.

Tony and Jay from Brisbane left this morning staying one night, doing the Leeuwin-Berry Farm tour before coming back up to visit Cowaramup and head back to their daughter's place in Perth.  Their daughter has a really old Merc (pre-airbag that is) but it is in great nick and perfect for Mum and Dad to toodle around the countryside.

Kwarn and daughter Christine from KL watched Quantum of Solace til midnight on the big screen in the lounge and really enjoyed the sound system, while Mum slept in the Cowaramup room. We have a foldaway bed that fits nicely in the room for when a third person is booked in.

Penny & Ric, Moss Vale, NSW, 23/4/09. Thank you for a wonderful stay. You live in one of the most amazing locations. We are so glad to have found your fantastic B&B. Thanks for making us so welcome.

Pam had a book club meeting here today so she was very busy yesterday and this morning preparing a morning tea and then a lunch.  Fortunately we had Rocksand helping out.  So I've had beautiful Anzac biscuits, muffins, red onion pie and green eggs and ham quiche for lunch.

Rick and Penny spent 2 days here and came back exhausted each evening.  Pauline (Debby's Mum) and Walter had a relaxing time here as well.  They found the northern end of the Boranup Drive had been blocked by a fallen tree but they were determined to see the forest so they drove up from the southern end for a while and then went back.  They said the drive was worth it, even though the road was a bit rough for his beemer.

Completed planting lawn runners for the back lawn. Had 2mm rain last night which is just what the runners need.  Unfortunately not much more rain likely for a week or so.

Have 2 couples and a single guy staying, with everybody up early, but it makes for a merry breakfast.