Category: A Pictorial Post

Ivor and Frankie’s Day at the Market

Featured Image Above; it was great to see that my poem “Invincible Pieces” was still on display on the glass door of The Third Space Gallery at the Creative Geelong Makers Hub ...

We started our day with an early morning walkie. A bright blue sky greeted us, and the Waning Gibbous was there, too!


After breakfast, we headed off to the Creative Geelong Market. We had our stall all set up by 11:00 a.m., and Frankie was comfy in his director’s chair.

Then I went around and checked out the other stall holder’s set-ups, while Frankie remained comfy in his director’s chair

We had a wonderful day, and some good chats with the customers, and my “Lucky-Dip” poems became quite popular again.








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Until Eyes Hear Sound

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Perceptions:

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Tullawalla:

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OR: >> You may email me directly for a signed copy at
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Ivor Steven (c) January 2025Posted

“Under One Roof”, the Indie Author Book Fair

The above 6 photos, were taken by Claudia Collins, my neighbouring book stall author, and a fellow ‘Geelong Writer’

I had a delightful time meeting many other Authors at today’s Book Fair, although a midday summer storm somewhat curtailed attendance.

The below 6 photos, were taken by myself.









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Until Eyes Hear Sound

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Perceptions:

Amazon >>  Perceptions : Steven, Ivor, Knight, Derrick: Amazon.com.au: Books
Lulu Books >>  Perceptions (lulu.com)



Tullawalla:

Amazon >> Tullawalla A Meeting Place Where My Empty Hands are Full of Memories and Rhymes : Steven, Ivor: Amazon.com.au: Books



OR: >> You may email me directly for a signed copy at
ivorrs20@gmail.com





Ivor Steven (c) January 2025

Christmas Market Weekend, “With a Little Help From My Friends”

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The “Creative Geelong” Christmas Market was on Friday evening from 5.00 to 9.00 pm and Saturday from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm. Because of the stormy weather on Friday, the crowd was a bit light; however, on Saturday, the attendance was good.
Frankie and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. My ‘Lucky-Dip’ bucket of poems again proved to be a fabulous way of meeting and chatting with the customers. Meanwhile, Frankie also received plenty of friendly pats and some extra doggie treats.

The Bottom Right Image: me and my neighbouring stallholder, Jen Stevens (Pottery), a school friend of my stepson, Greg Steven, from “40” years ago …

Bottom Images: Santa’s little helpers delving into my “Lucky Dip” bucket … It’s nearly closing time, I’ve run out of Lucky Dip poems, and Frankie and I are waiting to pack up …






Ivor Steven (c) December 2024

The Final Phase

Today (Friday) was the sixth day of our visits to the Geelong Botanical Gardens Conservatory to view the “Corpse Plant’s Flower” bloom, then quickly deteriorate.

The images below represent the “Flowers” phenomenal six-day journey.


After leaving the conservatory, we had a picnic lunch in the shade of an American Sweet Gum and photographed some interesting and colourful plants.


We hope you have enjoyed being introduced to the incredible “Corpse Plant” and our walks around the magnificent “Geelong Botanical Gardens”








Ivor Steven (c) November 2024

The Collapse Begins

Today (Thursday), I observed that the “Flower’s” central spike (the Spadix) had begun to bend and lean over, and the “Corpse Plant’s Flower” was noticeably deteriorating.

After viewing the “Plant,” we went to the Botanical Gardens Cafe for Coffee and Cake, located, in a delightful open verandah area.

In the bottom right photo, Frankie is looking at a mosquito that has landed on his nose

Then we visited the Gardens’ renowned “Tree Fern” precinct …


Below Photos have their name tags inserted … click on the individual images to read the plants’ name …








Ivor Steven (c) November 2024

The “Flower’s” Curtain is Closing

Today (Wednesday), the “Corpse Plant’s” Flower had begun wilting and closing up. I think the next stage of the flower’s demise will be the collapse/folding over of the central spike (the Spadix). Yes! … I’m coming back tomorrow.

Because there were no queues today! we had time to explore and discovered some interesting displays in the Botanical Gardens.

Frankie in the dog house at the old Customs House





Wow … it’s nearly midnight … these pictorial articles/posts are taking me a long time to prepare and put together! … now, to find a suitable song …






Ivor Steven (c) November 2024

The “Corpse” Flower is One Day Old

The Corpse Plant flower will start deteriorating soon, so we enthusiastically (maybe Frankie was not so keen!) went to the “Gardens” for another close-up view today, and we’ll probably come back tomorrow. The phenomenal event has captured my imagination and I will not miss the next stage of the ‘flower’s short existence …

Yes Frankie! we’re in the queue again …

Yes Frankie! we’re nearly there

Yes Frankie! we’re inside and I can see the ‘flower’

Yes Frankie! we’re here, and the “Corpes Flower” is ours for few moments

Yes Frankie! the ‘Flower’ was big news in the newspaper today








Ivor Steven (c) October 2024

Geelong’s Botanical Gardens Greenhouse/Conservatory

Built in the 1960s, the Conservatory houses a collection of weird and wonderful plants from around the world. The displays change constantly, so there is always something new to see.

The ‘Mango Tree’ and the ‘Jacobean Lily’ were impressive

The Lily Pond was the centrepiece of the Conservatory

The Greenhouse/Conservatory was full of intriguing and colourful plants.











Ivor Steven (c) November 10th 2024