Morning Exercise ;-)

Before morning exercise.....

After morning exercise!!!!! ;-)

Don't let hot weather deter you from exercising your pup, just get their walks or plays in earlier or later in the day.
Dogs, especially pugs need to be kept cool on hot days, but they also need exercise to stay fit.
We made a commitment to get them to the park earlier before the hot weather hits us today.
It was beautiful and cool & many other dog owners had the same idea with over 10 dogs visiting.
As you can see, they were very happy to have still got their play in the park!

Check out one of Gypsy's earlier posts on different dog parks in Melbourne ;-) http://gypsyju.blogspot.com/2011/12/beautiful-day-for-park.html

Jazz in the Gardens ~ Prahran

For a decade now, jazz-lovers have flocked to Stonnington Council’s most beautiful gardens to be treated to performances by some of Melbourne’s finest jazz musicians. 

The Stonnington Gardens Jazz Showband, led by the great Bob Sedergreen, will offer a selection of high profile special guests to ensure sunny evenings of musical delight.


Gypsy attended the first Jazz in the Gardens tonight at Victoria Gardens. She enjoyed being part of a wonderful picnic with friends & was one of many dogs visiting this popular gardens. Eddie Perfect was the special guest vocalist, who was absolutely fabulous! Jazz Standards definitely fit under his umbrella of many talents ;-)

 Eddie Perfect singing with the Stonnington Gardens Jazz Band ;-)

 Meeting some other Jazz lovers in the gardens ;-)

Gypsy walking through the gardens

 Who me? No! I didn't drink all the wine! I'm just ALWAYS happy ;-)

There are two more Jazz afternoons you & your dog(s) can enjoy in January. Gypsy definitely recommends a visit! This information below was taken from the Stonnington Council website or for further information contact the Council's Service Centre on (03) 8290 1333.

Thursday 26 January 2012
Australia Day 

6 - 8pm 
Malvern Gardens - High Street, Malvern
Special Guest: Ashley Gaudion and Rod Gilbert

Ashley Gaudion and drummer Rod Gilbertare foundation members of well loved Melbourne band The Shuffle Club, now a veritable institution of swing and rhythm and blues. We are also proud to present the impressive emerging vocal talents of Olivia Cerdan.

Sunday 29 January 2012

5.15 - 8pm 
Central Park - Cnr Burke Street and Wattletree Roads, Malvern East
Special Guest: Nina Ferro

Nina Ferro is truly an international artist. Visiting home after having settled in the UK, we’re thrilled to have her vibrant vocals live on stage.


SPECIAL pre concert performance by the Stonnington Youth Jazz Initiative, featuring a group of young performers from local schools co -led by Bob Sedergreen and the incomparable drummer Allan Browne.

Spring Tree Planting Day

Sunday October 23

• 11am-3pm
• Royal Park
• Entrance via Old Poplar Road /The Avenue, Parkville, VIC
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This is Gypsy sitting under her favourite lemon tree. She belongs to a family of tree huggers :)

print available @ http://www.belleandboo.com

Grab your family and head down to Royal Park on Sunday 23 October for the City of Melbourne's Spring Tree Planting Day.

Enjoy free entertainment, traditional African henna art and a BBQ lunch while giving back to the environment.

Gypsy's Virtual Tree

For further information, contact The City of Melbourne  Phone: 0396589658

picture courtesy of http://treeday.planetark.org/

Salaam Namaste Dosa Hut ~ Footscray

604 Barkly St

West Footscray, 3012

(03) 9687 0171

So Gypsy can't fly to beautiful Kerala to experience this South Indian street food, but this little gem in Footscray had a good selection close to home!

Masala Dosa, Idli and Vada are all on the menu. While the Dosa wasn't as crunchy as those remembered in India, it did have a lovely flavour. The coconut chutney was superb! Definitely the highlight of the dish.

As it was a warm day, Gypsy ventured to Footscray Gardens to enjoy lunch under a beautiful tree, near the ducks and lovely landscape.

If you are familiar with South Indian street food or curious to find out about it, it is definitely worth a visit to Salaam Namaste Dosa Hut.

Gem Pier ~ Williamstown

Syme St

Port Phillip Bay 

Williamstown, 3016

Beautiful weather in Melbourne calls for a visit to the bay!

Gypsy chose Gem Pier. 

She loves the park & chasing the seagulls. 

In addition to enjoying the sunshine, you could make a quick visit to 'Town Fryer'. Its simple, old school style of fish'n'chips does the trick. The bonus is they also sell the FAMOUS
 'South Melbourne Market Dim Sim'. 

Gypsy driving home ...... ;-)