Only in the tropics - a giant Goanna called a lace monitor comes knocking on our door.
Hubby heard someone knocking on the door so he went to have a look and this is what he found.....
A successful upcycle from the op shop
While sorting clothes at the op shop, last week, a dress caught my eye. I loved the fabric, a bright cheery floral. There were a few problems though, it was short - above the knee, and the lace was totally see through. Luckily, I had an old turquoise skirt, that I thought went quite well with the colours. Layered and gathered, I didn't even have to do much, other than cut the bottom two layers of gathers and add them to the hem. With the remaining fabric, I cut some strips an inch wider than the lace and turned it under on each side. I just sewed this down either side of the lace, on the back. A little piece of the skirt made a pocket, bringing the colours together. These colourful very short dresses are quite popular these days, and everyone always says, "oh I love that dress, but it is too short" Well, now I have the answer! The dorset button earrings match perfectly too! I have been busy getting my t...
Hah! That is so funny! But I think if I saw that outside my door I would freak out.
ReplyDeleteOh dont worry I do too! I am glad there is glass between him and me.
DeleteWow, must have been a suprising sight.
ReplyDeleteThe are no native Iguanas in Australia - it looks like a Lace monitor, a type of goanna.
George - you are right - will have to go and amend that.
DeleteHe looks really curious to know what's going on inside! - are they dangerous?
DeleteSo lucky the door was shut....
ReplyDeleteFor sure, I am paranoid about keeping the doors shut, mostly the screen doors though....
DeleteIt is always such fun when nature surprises us.
ReplyDeleteIt is isnt it Joan.
DeleteI agree with George. It's a lace monitor.
ReplyDeleteWill go and correct that.
DeleteIt would scare the hell out of me! Maybe it was just looking for food...
ReplyDeleteSami, I dont know what it was looking for - our tinted windows have a reflection and I wonder if he saw that?
DeleteA visiting reptile....O, my. He/she looks like a friend in need.
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Dixie, I am just glad he didnt stick around for too long.
DeleteHow wonderful! I wonder if he/she was doing what the birds do here..."attacking" the rival reflected in the window. You don't feed them, do you?
ReplyDeleteNanette, yes I think it might be the reflection. No we dont feed wildlife.
DeleteOh gosh! If I saw that at the door I would be petrified ! And I think I have trouble with our frogs and toads !!
ReplyDeleteOh Jane, they mostly just shy away from humans I have no idea what made this one come so close - he went off in a hurry as soon as my hubby started to open the door. (to get a better photo lol!)
DeleteWow, what a handsome lizard! I think I would have been so surprised. And yes, I would have yelled out to hubby! :)
ReplyDeleteNot what you expect when you hear a knock is it?
DeleteHe really looks like he is very interested in coming inside. Looking behind him/her I like what you did as a water absorbing site for the rain gutter down pipe. Aloha
ReplyDeleteStellamarina,
Deletehe does doesnt he? That works well - I much prefer to have the water soak into the ground than flow down the road.
"Who can it be knocking at my door? Who can it be now, who can it be now????"
ReplyDeleteIt really looks like he/she is checking their reflection in the glass door.....I keep my front door open during the day, so I would have freaked out to find that unwelcome visitor in my home...yikes!!!
Virginia,
Deletewe keep the screen doors closed at least! Keeps the mozzies out too!