It's been a terrible summer for productivity, we are in drought, no rain for months and a 40° heatwave for the last few days. Most of the veg I started is dead weeks ago, with little water, and I've just been in life support mode for my trees to get them through, although lots have died. One positive was our plum tree. It produced well without much water and in the heat. Came home yesterday and my wife had whipped up a few jars of delicious plum jam. I'm planning to store one away for winter to celebrate making it through this horrid summer. Got to look at the positives, including my wonderful family. #homesteading #permaculture #grownostr #family

The aftermath of a D&D adventure with my son and his friend. We kicked wizard arse and had a great time. All the baddies got pinkeye. 😂 #D&D #family #games #grownostr

A local legendary character riding about town prior to the Tour Down Under today. He's had the bike for a few years and brings it out on special occasions, hilarious. #cycling #tourdownunder #characters #grownostr

Tour Down Under 2025 The race came through town this year, so we went down with the family to cheer them on. The race leaders were a good 3 minutes ahead of the peloton. Great atmosphere around town. #Tourdownunder #cycling #Adelaidehills #sport #grownostr

After an afternoon with the family, we wrapped up listening to some Finnish folk music. My take, it's hauntingly beautiful, but familiar. Additionally, no Finn can record clear video and the video equipment is all from the 90's 😂. #Finland #folkmusic #grownostr

Lots of wildlife on my bushwalk today. Roos, a large Red-Belly Black Snake and this guy, a Shingleback Lizard or stumpy tailed lizard as I've always called them. #lizard #bushwalk #hiking #grownostr #Australia

Just played my first ever game of Forkknife (Fortnite) and nailed a Victory Royale with cheese! Not bad for an old man 😂 #fortnite #forkknife #grownostr #family

Dinner at the Three Brothers Arms pub with my lovely wife. Warm summer sun through the trees and a local sparkling Shiraz. Life is good. #grownostr #wine #adelaidehills

Tommy Rough, straight from the Coorong and into my belly. Cooking right on the beach. #selfsufficiency #fishing #grownostr