GWEN WILSON, Author, aka The Reluctant Retiree

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Weird Statistic

October 4, 2023April 25, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 14 Comments

For the last three months, WordPress has been emailing me my "Site Stats". I haven't been posting anything much for months now, so it surprised me to note that for the third month running, my post "English Gull Good, Australian Seagull Bad" from way back in 2015 has been in the Top Three of views … Continue reading Weird Statistic

Which Bird is That?

July 12, 2020April 25, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 27 Comments

It was hard yakka (work) walking on the beach this morning. The tide was extremely low, exposing the deep shelf of the sea-bed along this stretch. On account of the sharp slope, walking on the packed sand was tough on ankles and knees; but schlepping through the deep, dry sand of the flat reminded me … Continue reading Which Bird is That?

Dog-Tracking 101

July 9, 2020April 25, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 29 Comments

We have a great view of the beach from our apartment, and I have a little routine to get there: through our communal café area (greeting as I go), out the front door of our complex (hello to receptionist), left into a dead-end road (avoiding the cars being parked - often by surfers), track across … Continue reading Dog-Tracking 101

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