tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193703542024-03-13T16:42:13.738+11:00VARIETIES OF LIFEMeow (aka Connie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05806724258331021528noreply@blogger.comBlogger429125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19370354.post-71272887555153078232013-12-12T19:08:00.001+11:002013-12-12T19:08:58.840+11:00<div>
Howdy, All !!<br />
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It's been a long, long, long time since I was last here. I think about you all, and about getting back to blogging often, but time has kept me away ... who knows, maybe 2014 is my year to get back into it.<br />
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Hope you have all been well.<br />
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As you must have guessed, I have been very busy. <br />
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I am still a "Lollipop Lady" with the local council, supervising school crossings on a casual / relieving basis.<br />
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I have purchased a small home based business during this year. I am the proud owner of a business called Handmade Tutu's ... you can find my Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/handmadetutus, or my Website at www.handmadetutus.com ... both of these pages will show you many of the wonderful tutu's I create, and also allow you to order them, if you so wish !! <br />
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I have been having a lot of fun with the Tutu business, they are very easy to make, and business has been surprisingly very, very full-on !! It is basically word of mouth, or search engine, that finds me, and I am amazed at the huge number of orders I have been receiving.<br />
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As well as this, I continue with my quilting, although not quite as often as I would like !!<br />
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I have recently enrolled in an on-line course, a Diploma of Accounting ... this should take me up to 3 years to complete, however I would like to finish it much quicker. As I write, I have barely had time to do any, although now that things are slowing down, and Summer Holidays are almost upon us, I hope to get into it !!<br />
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My family are all well, working hard, healthy, loving, busy !!<br />
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I must sign off now, but I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas, and a Safe and Happy New Year.<br />
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All the best, from my family to yours ...<br />
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Meow (aka Connie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05806724258331021528noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19370354.post-91843253651069020622012-12-24T08:42:00.003+11:002012-12-24T08:42:46.561+11:00<div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Safe and Happy Hew Year.</span></div>
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Meow (aka Connie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05806724258331021528noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19370354.post-49547421584721325532012-06-16T14:15:00.000+10:002012-06-16T14:15:41.891+10:00More Quilting<div>
Hi Everyone,<br />
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It's been a couple of weeks again since I last posted ... I've been busy, I guess, but not so much, really, I spose (that doesn't even make sense !!!).<br />
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I have been busy with my quilting and crocheting, along with the usual housework, laundry, shopping, socialising.<br />
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I have been working on a Snake's Trail Quilt, which we are being taught in a workshop / class that I attend. Here is a photo of how it is looking so far ... I just finished sewing on the borders, so now all I have to do is put on the batting, backing and quilt it ... a lengthy process, but it will be well worth it in the end.<br />
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I have also gotten back into a Kaleidescope Quilt that I began working on last year (incidentally, this quilt was taught in a class by the same guest teacher as the Snake's Trail Quilt). So far I have completed 12 blocks ... I want to make 16. I have another 2 cut out, am sewing them together now, then need to cut out another two. Here is a photo of the blocks I have completed so far, laid out on the fabric I will be using for the sashing. It should look amazing when it's finished. I hope to use it on my own bed !!<br />
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The weather has been a bit ordinary during the past few weeks, good weather for inside activities, but not much else. Very cold standing at my school crossings ... I've had a few soggy wet days, not pleasant at all !! I managed to pick up a nasty cold, which fortunately hasn't lasted very long.<br />
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I went out to dinner the other night with some girls I went to school with 30 years ago. It was lovely catching up, to see how much people have (or haven't) changed. The food was a bit ordinary, won't go there again. But we hope to repeat our catch up on a regular basis, I think.<br />
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Baron and I also went out to dinner with some other friends the following night. This was a lovely evening, the venue was great, the food was lovely, the company was such fun.<br />
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Baron, Elisabeth and I went for a drive last Monday (it was a public holiday here), and ended up in Walhalla. They were celebrating the Queen's Jubilee, and the town was chockers with people ... it was a shame, as we couldn't explore properly. Must go back again another time, as it is a very interesting town.<br />
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I went and had a CT Scan on my back on Thursday. I have an appointment with my Doctor on Monday, so hopefully we can come up with a plan to ease the sciatica pain I have been having at night / in the mornings. It is improving, but it would be nice if it were gone (wishful thinking, I reckon, but we'll see !!) ... it would be nice to get a decent night's sleep again.<br />
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Anyway, not much else to write about at the moment, so I might leave it there.<br />
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Enjoy your weekend, everyone, and stay safe.<br />
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Take care,
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Howdy, dear Blog Friends !!<br />
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Just thought I'd talk about crafts with you !! <br />
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Now, you all must know that I love to sew, am obsessed with patchwork and quilting. Up until recently, I also did alot of scrapbooking (which seems to have taken a bit of a backburner, with the quilting taking over ... but I will get back into it, I am always thinking of special pages to create !!). And for the past couple of months, I have also become somewhat obsessed with crocheting !! In the past, I have also done cross stitch (in fact, I still have a couple of projects on the go), folk art / decorative painting (still have all my paints, plan on doing some aboriginal dot style painting sometime soon !!), along with various other things.<br />
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I was taught to knit (although I never really mastered knitting !!) and crochet, initially, by my grandmother. Also, my initial foray into sewing was thanks to my grandmother, whose wonderful old sewing machine I still have (I originally did a course through Knitwit ... all stretch sewing ... it was great fun, and I used to make heaps of clothing for both myself, and my daughter when she was little). I know back in the "good old days", many of these crafts were a means to an end ... you had to sew, or you had no clothes !! Likewise with knitting and crochet !! These days, I guess, for most of us, these are just hobbies / crafts that we do because we enjoy them, because we want to do them, just because !!<br />
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Many of the patterns around these days are very hip and modern, although I guess they all stem back to the original stuff they did "back in the day". I imagine most of the stitches used in knitting and crochet were invented long, long ago. I love to look around for older patterns, particularly the hippy style ... not because I want to wear them myself (although I do plan on making a poncho !!), but just because they are fun, and have a history.<br />
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Watching old TV programs (like Little House on the Prairie, and Dr Quinn Medicine Woman, for example), and old movies, you often see woman sitting around in groups, doing their sewing together, in a quilting circle, or whatever. Well, guess what, we still do stuff like that !! We get together in groups, workshops, classes ... and sit and sew (or crochet, or knit, or scrapbook, or whatever !) together ... hey, things haven't changed so much, really, have they !!!<br />
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What I was wondering was, do you think all these crafts, which seem to be making a resurgence, have taken on a new face, have changed, or are they basically just the same as when our grandparents, and their parents and grandparents, learnt and taught them ? Do you think things need to change, to modernise more, to encourage the younger generation to partake in these crafts, so they don't die out ?? I'd love to hear what you think.<br />
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I don't intend to ever be "craft-less". As we get older, we need to keep our minds active (and our bodies, too, of course) ... doing a form of craft helps with this !! It's a way of having "me time" too. There's not much better on a rainy day, than to be sitting in front of my sewing machine, which is in front of a window, with the heater on, knowing I'm scrumptiously warm and happy, whilst it's yucky outside.<br />
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Anyway, enough prattle from me for now ... back to my sewing machine !!!<br />
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Take care,
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Howdy Friends,<br />
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It's only been a week since my last post, but here I am again ... whoo-hoo !!!<br />
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It's been a fairly uneventful week, not a whole heap to write about, but I'll give it a go, anyway !!<br />
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I've had a few crossings to supervise this week, and the weather was disgusting for a couple of them ... I got saturated, not happy ... but oh well, life goes on !!<br />
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I caught up with my dear friend, Melinda, for lunch on Tuesday ... we chatted, ate, and had a lovely time. We need to do that more often.<br />
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I had my doctor's appointment on Wednesday, a follow up for my sciatica problem. He put me on stronger anti-inflammatories, gave me a referral for a CT scan, and told me to see how it goes before having the scan. Well, I think it is improving somewhat, the pain isn't as bad, and doesn't last as long ... so maybe it's on the improve. Will give it a few more days before deciding whether to get the CT scan or not !!<br />
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I enjoyed another fun crochet class on Thursday morning, and am working on a fancy square, a bit more complex than the granny squares we had been working on (which are becoming a seat pad/cushion ... see photo below !!). <br />
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I have been continuing to work on my scarf that I mentioned last post, but I have now also started a pair of fingerless gloves (really need them whilst working at the crossings ... gosh it is cold some mornings !!). I have so far finished one glove. This photo was taken in bad light with my iphone, but I think it shows what the glove is basically supposed to look like. The bit over the hand is made of "puff stitches", but the photo doesn't really show this !!<br />
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I haven't done a lot of sewing / quilting this week ... seem to be lacking in motivation ... my plan for the upcoming week is to work hard on the latest quilt, which involves a lot of curves. Photos forthcoming, when I have something to share !!<br />
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On Saturday night we went to the Teutonia German Club with my parents and some friends. It was the Schuetzenfest (shooting festival) Dance, and the guys wanted to do some shooting in the shooting hall they have onsite. There were some games, and competitions happening, and Baron and I did well, coming home with 5 critters (he won 3 shooting, and I won 2 in a ball roll game), and $100 (which I won with a "pick a number" competition) !! Not a bad haul for a few hours !!!<br />
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Today is Baron's birthday ... we decided to go for a drive, the weather was holding out, it wasn't raining much today ... also, Elisabeth actually had the day off work, and needs to get more hours up before getting her drivers licence. We drove over the Dandenongs, out through Mt Evelyn, and on to Warburton. We stopped at a lovely Bakehouse & Tearooms for lunch, then continued driving out through Cockatoo & Emerald back to home. It was a pleasant few hours, it is such beautiful countryside. Guess who forgot to take photos, though !!!<br />
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Hmmm, can't think of anything else at this stage. Doesn't really make for very interesting reading, I am sorry to say ... but, my life is not always very interesting, or exciting.<br />
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I hope you all have a fantastic week. Will write again real soon.<br />
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Take care,
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Well, once again I have been slack, and it's been two whole months since my last post ... but it has been a busy two months (although that is no excuse !!).<br />
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So, what have I been up to ???<br />
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I have been very busy in my role as Casual / Relieving School Crossing Supervisor, being rostered on for crossings most mornings and afternoons ... this usually amounts to a total of an hour and a half per day (45 minutes am and 45 minutes pm), with about 6 hours break between ... plenty of time to do other things.<br />
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I had to buy myself a new laptop, as the old one died a painful death ... I love the new one, though, and am very happy with it !!<br />
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It is an Asus A53S Series, with Intel Core i5, running Windows 7, and , and is white (although it doesn't look real flash in this photo ... bad light !!). It's pretty cool !!!<br />
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I have been happily attending my classes ... Beginners Crochet, Patchwork & Creative Writing ... as well as attending fortnightly Patchwork workshops.<br />
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The Crochet classes are fun, they are run by a gorgeous older lady who used to have a crochet business, designing and producing garments and items for the rich and famous, as well as everyday people. She is amazing, and very talented. Fortunately, I am picking up the skills she is teaching quite quickly ... and am enjoying it immensely. In fact, I have gotten quite obsessed with crocheting. I have made a few hats / beanies, a pair of fingerless gloves, continue to work on a blanket I have been making for around 20 years, on and off, and am currently working on a scarf. I have also completed granny squares, which we are learning in class, and sampler squares, etc. I am constantly on the lookout for interesting patterns, and have found a couple I really like. I want to make a beautiful shawl I have the pattern for, and also a poncho (back to the 70s, yayyy !!!)<br />
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<em>Elisabeth modeling her beanie and fingerless gloves</em></div>
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<em>A Rasta Slouchy beanie</em></div>
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<em>Bambi helping me crochet my blanket</em></div>
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Patchwork classes have been fun, I have been attending this class for about two and a half years now. We are currently working on a quilt as you go project ... unfortunately I haven't got any photos at this stage !! I think mine will be a table topper, rather than a quilt. <br />
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The fortnightly workshop is also great fun, and we have been working on a couple of projects ... last term was Tube Quilting ... I still need to put a border on my quilt top, then finish it all ... it looks good so far !!<br />
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<em>I am putting a black border on this, and the backing is a black and colored floral fabric</em></div>
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We are now working on a project using curves, called Snakes Trails ... quite challenging, quite time consuming, quite fiddly, but very effective ... no photos at this stage, though. It should look awesome when it is done !!<br />
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In mid April, we went camping for a few days ... Elisabeth had the week off, prior to her birthday, and this is what she wanted to do. We headed to Lake Eildon, The Pines, and camped at Picnic Point. We took along one of her friends. It was a great few days. We managed to borrow a canoe, and the girls had a ball. We were fortunate with the weather, it was the last hurrah of Summer ... the weather was gorgeous (although chilly at night !!).<br />
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<em>Baron Relaxing !!</em></div>
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<em>Almost 18 and still playing with mud !!</em></div>
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Elisabeth turned 18 on the 20th April ... we had a party here at home, which turned out pretty good. Fortunately, she had invited a nice bunch of friends, there was no trouble, and everyone (including us parents / family / grown ups !!) had a great night. Some of the kids went out afterward, and continued partying at a club. <br />
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<em>Me, my dad, Elisabeth, my mum, Baron ... Elisabeth's 18th Birthday Party</em></div>
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Mothers Day was last week ... we went out to lunch with my parents at The Ringwood Club. It was a lovely afternoon. I got some nice pressies from my family.<br />
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I had a doctor's appointment last week, as I have been suffering from back problems (most likely stemming from my fall on Kangaroo Island last year). Seems I have Sciatica, and am on anti-inflammatories at the moment, which are helping somewhat, although not fully. I have another appointment next week, where we will re-assess the problem, and possibly look further. It is a very painful thing, although from my point of view, I am fortunate that it is only at night (at this stage), and my days are relatively pain free. Oh well, I guess if I have to live with it, I just have to ... There are plenty of people out there worse off than me !!<br />
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We went out to dinner with my parents on Wednesday night, as it was my dad's birthday. We ate at the Wantirna Hill Club ... another lovely meal, and lovely evening. We came back here afterward for coffee, and watched the Celebrity Apprentice finale.<br />
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Yesterday I went to Castlemaine, to catch up with some long time Blog Friends ... Susan and Renata, and some other lovely ladies. It was a great day, I can't say I did a lot of crafting (which was what the day was all about), but I got to chat lots, and pick Susan's brain with some crochet and quilting guidance. Susan suggested I join Ravelry, which is an online community for Crocheters and Knitters ... it seems like a great place to play ... although another big time eater-upperer (like Facebook !!). Oh well, I love stuff like this !!!<br />
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Hmmm, I think that's all for the moment ... if I think of anything else I will get back on here asap.<br />
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Enjoy life, be good to your loved ones and take care.<br />
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Till next time ...<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduXBnbcO3sWiAHcnZT2uo2FC5z-6nALY_1NxqVsKeuBzKoPlYN19lCm-gtjQ0LPKc51LLPefL73Lc23yoB62sb9QT1OG-H3419GRMBKxrWCit1UnZd2lJ5XDJqY0B853wP_9V/s1600-h/th_Meowlkj.gif"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146000527692432594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduXBnbcO3sWiAHcnZT2uo2FC5z-6nALY_1NxqVsKeuBzKoPlYN19lCm-gtjQ0LPKc51LLPefL73Lc23yoB62sb9QT1OG-H3419GRMBKxrWCit1UnZd2lJ5XDJqY0B853wP_9V/s320/th_Meowlkj.gif" /></a><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_usMH0sbjcGI/RdIxnQG3_qI/AAAAAAAAANU/TXXfHdMe8so/s1600-h/th_Meowlkj.gif"></a>Meow (aka Connie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05806724258331021528noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19370354.post-172972961447087712012-03-17T14:15:00.001+11:002012-03-20T21:57:31.950+11:00A Sandy Holiday With FriendsOn Friday the 9th of March, at around 5am (we had left home at 4am) seven four wheel drive vehicles (containing 7 couples and one child) met between Werribee and Geelong for the long drive to Robe in South Australia, where we planned on spending the entire weekend sand & beach driving, before heading home again on Monday. We had great expectations for the weekend, as we had briefly sampled the delights of Robe and sand driving last year, on our way home from another trip to South Australia with our wonderful friends, Jack and Melinda.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3558.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3558.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />We travelled for a total of around 8 hours, including wee and food stops, before arriving at the lovely caravan park in Robe, which we would call home for the weekend, just after lunch (Melbourne time).<br /><br />We set ourselves up in our accommodation (we chose to take our camper trailer, as did Dave & Janine, and all the others shared 2 large cabins.)<br /><br />Just for reference, the couples were ... Baron & Connie (that's us !), Jack & Melinda, Dave & Janine, Keith & Lyndel, Mark & Lizzie & Tory, Michael & Sue, and Terry & Di.<br /><br />We went for a wander through town, stopping at the Information Centre, the Bakery for bread, and the girls visiting various other shops (including a wonderful patchwork shop ... Nothing caught my eye, so I actually came out empty handed !). I think the boys visited the pub, among other places !!!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3559.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3559.jpg' border='0' width='187' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3560.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3560.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />After lunch, some of us decided to go for a quick drive out onto the sand ... Sort of a practice run, I suppose !!!<br /><br />Neko was keen ...<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3561.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3561.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />We drove a short way out of town, into the Little Dip Conservation Park, and decided to visit a part of the beach that we had visited last year. Turns out that the beaches and dunes are constantly changing, and this spot, which wasn't too bad last year, had actually become quite difficult for some of the cars !!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3562.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3562.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Dave and Janine managed to get themselves quite bogged !! This was a lesson for us all, and from then on, we all let down our tyres quite a lot, so that this would not occur too often !!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3564.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3564.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3565.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3565.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />The beaches are beautiful and rugged around this area ... Absolutely stunning.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3566.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3566.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />After this excitement, we drove for a short while, then returned to camp, where we were having a group cook up for dinner, with everyone having brought along something to share !! First though, drinks and nibbles !!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3567.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3567.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />It was a reasonably early night for all ... It had been a very long day !!<br /><br />The next morning, we awoke bright and early, as is our norm when camping. It had been a mild night, thank goodness. There was a gorgeous sunrise over the salt lake beside the caravan park. Photo time !!!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3568.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3568.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />We left camp around 9am, and headed down to Beachport, so we could spend the day driving the beaches and dunes back to Robe. By road, this is only a distance of 45km ... But by beach and dune, this was quite a bit more !!<br />It's quite surprising, some parts of the beach are quiet and peaceful, but others are like being in the middle of the city ... Cars everywhere ... It was quite entertaining !!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3569.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3569.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />We all had orange flags on long poles on our cars, to make it easier to see us when on the dunes. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3570.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3570.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3571.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3571.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3572.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3572.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3573.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3573.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />The weather was amazing, the sights were amazing ... Well, the whole day was amazing !!<br /><br />We drove lots, only a couple of boggings occurred, nothing serious !!! <br /><br />One beach near Nora Creina is a nudist beach ... Some of us knew this, but we were all still quite surprised when, as we were driving along the beach, minding our own business, a couple of quite elderly gentlemen were walking very close to the path we were all taking ... they were very naked (just wearing hats on their heads, and presumably lots of sunscreen!), and didn't seem to mind stopping for chats with the cars coming by !! Lizzie promptly covered Tory's young eyes, so she wouldn't be scarred for life at the sight of these wrinkly naked men !!! Very amusing !!!<br /><br />We found some beautiful spots, and of course, made many stops for photos.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3575.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3575.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3576.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3576.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />We found a great big open sand dune area ... Time for a play !!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3577.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3577.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />(No, those donut tracks in the sand weren't from our car ... Not a good thing to do with low tyre pressures, as it is very easy to peel the tyre from the rim !)<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3578.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3578.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />On with the drive ...<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3579.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3579.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3580.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3580.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3581.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3581.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3582.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3582.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3583.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3583.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />We stopped for lunch at a lovely dune area ... I had pre-heated hot dogs in my Thermal Pot before leaking camp this morning, others brought along the bread and rolls. I love my thermal cooker, it is so very handy !!!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3584.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3584.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />After lunch, more driving !!<br /><br />We found some amazing dunes, which of course, the guys had to try and climb. Michael made it the highest, getting his front wheels onto the lip of the hill. Our old Nissan didn't do too badly, either !<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3585.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3585.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3586.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3586.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3588.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3588.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />More driving ... We were having an awesome day !! This is what we came for, and this is exactly what we were doing ... Life is amazing, this is such a gorgeous part of the world !!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3590.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3590.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3592.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3592.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3595.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3595.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />This bit of beach was quite challenging for a couple of the cars .. Boggings ensued, with the men going for a jog back to those bogged to help get them moving again !! Whilst waiting on the beach, the traffic arrived ... There must have been about 30 cars waiting, once our cars were through (it is important to let one car go at a time, because it is very easy to lose control of the steering in thick sand, and sometimes the car seems to have a mind of its own !)<br /><br />We found a very dead stingray on the beach ... Poor thing, looked like it had been tortured :(<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3600.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3600.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Once off this beach, we did a bit more driving, before heading back to the main road, and camp ... It was getting late !!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3601.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3601.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3602.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3602.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3603.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3603.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3604.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3604.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />We returned to camp, intending to go to the pub, or have pizza, or something ... We were all so tired, we just threw together whatever, and had another reasonably early night.<br /><br />Next morning, we went and did a bit of exploring around Robe. <br /><br />We got a group photo at the Old Gaol Ruins ...<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3605.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3605.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Then headed to the Obelisk, and beautiful cliff formations.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3606.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3606.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3607.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3607.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3608.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3608.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3609.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3609.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Neko wanted to drive, but the Nissan was a bit big for him ...<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3610.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3610.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />We thought this was a better option ...<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3611.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3611.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />We got back into the cars, with the intention of heading to Kingston for some more exploring ... Some of the group had had enough of the sand at this stage, although we hadn't !! As it turned out, 4 of the cars headed to Kingston, whilst 3 of us headed back toward Robe to enter the beach at Long Beach for some more sand driving ... After all, that's why we drove all that way !!<br /><br />The beach was beautiful, but the day was a bit windy. We found a lovely spot for lunch, and later on another for drinks !!<br /><br />It was interesting to see speed limit signs on a beach !!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3612.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3612.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3613.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3613.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />As usual, I love signs, and found this one interesting ... Although it didn't stop the guys from parking on the cliff edge anyway !!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3614.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3614.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3615.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3615.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3616.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3616.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3617.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3617.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3618.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3618.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3619.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3619.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3620.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3620.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3621.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3621.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />That evening, we headed back out to the Obelisk for some sunset photos ... I took far too many, but that's the magic of digital cameras !!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3622.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3622.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3623.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3623.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/16/3624.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/16/s_3624.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />We headed into town for dinner, ending up in a yummy pizza restaurant. Then back to camp, to rest, ready for the big drive home on Monday.<br /><br />It was a fantastic weekend, thank you to everyone who shared it with us. I would quite happily go back to Robe anytime, and do it all over again ... There is something so special about the coastline near Robe ... In fact, this whole country is amazing, and we are very lucky to have the ability and machinery to enjoy it all !!<br /><br />Thanks for reading, hope I haven't rambled on for too long.<br /><br />Ta ta for now ...<br /><br />Connie xxx<br /><br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Robe,%20South%20Australia&z=10'>Robe, South Australia</a></p>Meow (aka Connie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05806724258331021528noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19370354.post-47377119802100030142012-02-24T17:01:00.001+11:002012-02-24T17:01:59.211+11:00Just Checking In !!!Hi Everyone !!!
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Once again, it's been far too long between posts. Yes, I'm slack, and no, I have no excuses !!
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So, what have I been doing since my last post ...
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Hmmm, let me check my diary !!!
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Ok, on the 14th of February, my Hubby and myself took ourselves to Bonnie Doon, to stay overnight with my cousins, and to attend a brilliant concert at the Bonnie Doon Hotel. James Reyne & Vanessa Amorosi, the first two acts, were amazing, loved them, loved them, loved them ... But then came INXS, who were simply fantastic ... They have a new lead singer, who is very cute, and does a brilliant job (no Michael Hutchence, mind you, but Michael would be pleased with his efforts !). We had a wonderful night, followed by more fun and drinks with my cousins and friends ... A great weekend.
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A couple of weeks later, it was the Australia Day long weekend. We headed to Lake Eildon, to an area known as The Pines. We were with a bunch of people, some of who we spent last Easter together with at the same place, and some others who we got to know over the weekend. The weather was great, very warm, and we had a wonderful four day weekend.
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On the 4th February we joined over 400 other cars, on a "Black Saturday Remembrance Cruise", where we drove from Lilydale, through Yarra Glen, Toolangi and across to Healesville, where there was a car show ... Many of the participants were in vintage and classic cars (we were in our trusty Nissan Patrol !!) The event was organized to raise money for the Healesville area CFA, and in remembrance of those who were lost in the Black Saturday bush fires a couple of years ago. It was a wonderful afternoon, which I think raised quite a lot of money. I felt honored to be a part of it, and hope to join again next year.
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The patchwork classes I attend started again, once the school year resumed at the beginning of February. I attend two different classes ... One weekly, during the day on Thursdays, and another, fortnightly, Thursday evenings. They are very enjoyable, and we are doing very different projects in each class.
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I also attend a weekly Creative Writing class ... This is keeping my mind active, and is very enjoyable. I have put together a couple of interesting stories and poems so far !!
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I have also been very busy with my job as Casual School Crossing Supervisor ... I have had crossings on most days, some mornings, some afternoons, some both !! I am enjoying it very much, and hope continue with it for the rest of the year.
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I spent a whole weekend, and then some, reformatting my laptop computer ... It had been doing some strange things, which I thought a total clean out would solve !! The strange things did go away, and I had what felt like a new computer ... For a week ... Then it totally crapped itself and will now no longer turn on. I googled the problem, and it seems it is most likely a buggered motherboard. I will eventually get a new laptop, not worth spending the money to get the old one fixed. For now, I am making do with my iPad ... It's fun, I can do most things, however I hugely miss my computer. Plus, all my photos are on an external drive, so I currently cannot access them, hence this post being picture-less !!
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The other day, Elisabeth and I went to explore some of the parks and playgrounds around Knox ... We had fun, took some lovely photos ... Will share them with you another time, though !!!
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Well, that's about it, apart from all the normal stuff which most people do.
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Hope you are all well and happy.
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Take care, until next time ...
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ConnieMeow (aka Connie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05806724258331021528noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19370354.post-46748399838266936882012-01-08T19:21:00.001+11:002012-01-08T20:02:27.501+11:00It's an Amineko Party<div>
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Yesterday (Saturday) I joined a group of women, two of whom I have known via blogging and Facebook for five or so years, but have never actually met face to face. One of these lovely ladies, Susan (along with her beautiful daughter Renata) has regular get togethers, which she calls UFO days (or occasionally Stitch & Bitch days !), where the attendees bring whatever stitching / knitting / crocheting / whatever project they happen to be working on, along with a plate of something to share for lunch. Susan has been inviting me to join this group for quite a few months, but various circumstances have stopped me from being able to attend. This month, I decided that nothing would stop me from attending !!<br />
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So, after dropping Elisabeth off at work in the morning, I filled my car up with petrol, and off I went with my Google Maps instructions on how to get there. It took around 2 hours, there was a bit of traffic, but eventually I got there, just before 11am.<br />
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There were around 8 or 9 women there, as the day progressed, and the room was full of crafting and chatting. We had a lovely lunch, there was a great variety, and lots of it. I had made some mini quiches, which everyone seemed to like, as they were all eaten.<br />
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Susan has a family of Amineko cats (and a dog) which she has crocheted, so I took my Amineko cat, Neko, along for a visit ... he loved meeting Susan's critters, and it seemed they had lots of fun catching up.<br />
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Here is a photo of the 4 of them ... My Neko is the one on the left !!<br />
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Here is a photo of Susan, Renata and myself (hmmm, you'd think I would've smiled a little bit, wouldn't you !?!?! I've never liked myself in photos, and in this one I am all shiny ... oh well ... Susan and Renata look great !!)<br />
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As the afternoon progressed, the sky started to darken, and as the majority of us had travelled from Melbourne (the gathering was just outside of Castlemaine), people started heading home so as not to get caught in the forecast storm. I left around 4pm, and had an easy drive home, arriving just as the rain started spitting.<br />
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I had a great day meeting these lovely two ladies, along with all the other ladies that were there. I am really bad with names, so unfortunately I cannot remember most of their names ... I hope they forgive me when next we meet, if I don't know them by name !!!<br />
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I just want to say a big thank you to Susan and Renata for inviting me, and for opening their home on a regular basis like this. I look forward to joining the group again, as it was a wonderful day.<br />
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Happy crafting, everyone ...<br />
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Take care,
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduXBnbcO3sWiAHcnZT2uo2FC5z-6nALY_1NxqVsKeuBzKoPlYN19lCm-gtjQ0LPKc51LLPefL73Lc23yoB62sb9QT1OG-H3419GRMBKxrWCit1UnZd2lJ5XDJqY0B853wP_9V/s1600-h/th_Meowlkj.gif"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146000527692432594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduXBnbcO3sWiAHcnZT2uo2FC5z-6nALY_1NxqVsKeuBzKoPlYN19lCm-gtjQ0LPKc51LLPefL73Lc23yoB62sb9QT1OG-H3419GRMBKxrWCit1UnZd2lJ5XDJqY0B853wP_9V/s320/th_Meowlkj.gif" /></a><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_usMH0sbjcGI/RdIxnQG3_qI/AAAAAAAAANU/TXXfHdMe8so/s1600-h/th_Meowlkj.gif"></a></div>Meow (aka Connie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05806724258331021528noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19370354.post-13406440824090671772012-01-03T15:06:00.000+11:002012-01-03T15:06:53.950+11:00HAPPY NEW YEAR !!<div>
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Hope you had an enjoyable slide into the New Year ... it's incredible to think it is already 2012 ... it seems like only yesterday that we were welcoming (or dreading !?!?!) the new Millennium ... and now it is 12 years later ... wow, how time flies !!!<br />
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We have been enjoying holidays since December 23rd (that was Baron's last day of work for the year), although Elisabeth hasn't been fortunate enough to have a holiday break this Summer ... she hasn't been working long enough yet !! <br />
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We celebrated Christmas Eve with my parents, and had a wonderful time, as always, eating, talking, exchanging presents, drinking, and just enjoying each other's company.<br />
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Christmas Day was fairly quiet for Baron and I ... Elisabeth spent most of the day with her (now ex) boyfriend and family, but came home with a good friend for dinner outside by the spa ... it was a lovely evening, with lovely weather (and a few too many mozzies, unfortunately !!).<br />
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We had a quiet Boxing Day at home, then Baron and I headed off the next morning to join friends on the Murray River, near Barooga, for a few days (poor Elisabeth had work, so she stayed home !). We had fun, enjoyed the company of lovely people, but I felt bad about leaving Elisabeth home alone. We arrived back home on the 30th December.<br />
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New Year's Eve, as soon as Elisabeth finished work around 5pm, the three of us headed off to Bonnie Doon, to celebrate New Years with all of our friends at Peppin Point. We had a great time, partied hard, and (unfortunately) felt a bit seedy for New Year's Day (particularly Baron, who slept through half the day !!!).<br />
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This photo is the whole gang, just after midnight, posing for a (very drunken) group shot ...<br />
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We went out in our friend's boat in the afternoon on New Years Day, for a while, had a swim, and enjoyed the great weather ... it was quite hot up there !! <br />
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My beautiful daughter sitting in the front of the boat ...<br />
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Going under the Bonnie Doon bridges ...<br />
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Looking toward the bridge on Dry Creek Road, Bonnie Doon ...<br />
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We came home yesterday (Monday), before the day got too hot, and have had the airconditioning on almost non stop ever since (only turning it off briefly, as it iced up overnight ... must've got humid overnight!). <br />
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I picked up Bambi this morning, from the boarding cattery ... the silly cat has been meowing not stop, wanting cuddles and attention, going in, and out, and in, and out ... OMG, wish I had a revolving door, or a cat flap, for her !!!<br />
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It seems weird being home already ... we are usually away for a full two weeks ! Baron doesn't go back to work till the 9th January. We plan on doing a lot of nothing between now and then ... maybe go for a drive or two, and do some stuff around the house (maybe !!). <br />
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I hope your holidays are going well, and the weather, wherever you are, is being kind. Enjoy your time with family and friends.<br />
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Until next time ...<br />
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Take care,
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Hello Everyone,</div>
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I know it has been some time since I posted (even with my good intentions, time has gotten away from me ... again !!), but I hope you can forgive me.</div>
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Life has been hectic, I have been sewing my little heart out, creating Christmas Presents for people ... and in doing so, I ran out of time to write and post Christmas Cards.</div>
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Please accept my apologies (for those of you who usually receive cards from me), as you won't be receiving one from me this year. My aim, for next year, is to write them in early November, so they are ready to post by the beginning of December. I have even written in my diary to do so ... let's hope this happens.</div>
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So, on that note, I would like to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Very Merry Christmas, and a Safe and Prosperous New Year.</div>
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Please stay safe on the roads, don't drink and drive ... make it through the holiday period alive.</div>
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Until next year, love and best wishes from my family to you and your families ...</div>
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Take care,
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(Connie)<br />
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Hi Everyone !!<br />
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As the title says ... I've got a job ... yay !!<br />
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During the past couple of years I have had a few casual / part time jobs, nothing permanent, nothing steady, always unpredictable from week to week ... all through choice, I didn't want full time work, just casual, so I could come and go as I pleased. Most recently was a temporary position, 8.30 till 5, four days a week, customer service ... this was way too many hours, I hated it, my family hated it ... plus dealing with unhappy customers via phone and email is not my "cup of tea". After three months, this job ended, and at the same time, a previous data entry job I also had, shut up shop, no more shifts there ... sooo, I was left with no job at all. Which, initially, was great ... I finally had time again to do all those things I couldn't do during that time I was working 4 days a week (quilting, scrapbooking, catching up with friends, reading, etc.). I did miss the money, which sure came in handy.<br />
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After awhile, I started getting bored ... I lost motivation, felt flat and down, and I felt lonely, too. Baron has his shift work, and Elisabeth was at school and working ... I spent a lot of time alone (which ordinarily doesn't bother me). So, I started job hunting !!<br />
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Looking through the local paper, I noticed a job for Casual / Relieving School Crossing Supervisors with the local Council ... yep, the people we also refer to as "Lollipop Ladies (or men)". I thought to myself that this might be fun, a maximum of 10 hours a week (2 hours per day), the money was pretty good, and they get school holidays off !!! I spoke it over with Baron and Elisabeth, and they said to go for it ... so I did !!<br />
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I sent in my Resume and covering letter. I heard back from them soon after, and was asked to come in for a group interview. During this session, we did a few little tests and a bit of role playing, and filled in the paperwork for a Police Check. Then went home to await a phone call.<br />
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I got a call from the Council soon after, requesting that I attend a pre-employment medical, followed by a function test (to see if I could perform to the ability that was required for the job).<br />
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The other day, I got a phone call saying I had passed the Police Check, medical and function test, and to go ahead and put in the paperwork for a Working With Children's Check. I did that this morning, then rang the Council to advise them. They said congratulations, and made an appointment for me to come in late next week to fill in (more) paperwork, and get my uniform and equipment.<br />
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I am officially a "Lollypop Lady" ... how cute is that !?!?! <br />
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For the time being, it is casual ... I go where I am needed (when people are off sick, on holidays, or whatever). I've been told that if a position becomes available that I am interested in, I can apply for it ... so I may get my own crossing in time. At this stage, I probably won't be working every day ... but who knows. My first appointment will be with a senior Supervisor, to assist me for a day or so ... it is on the job training.<br />
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Not sure I really like the uniform much ... fluouro yellow / green is interesting !! And the hat ... well, I'm not a fan of "hat hair" !! But, all that is minor ... I can deal with it, it's no big deal !! I am really looking forward to the job ... I love kids, and think it will be fun.<br />
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So, I am a little bit excited about what is to come ... hope I like it, hope I can do the job properly, hope the kids like me, hope the parents like me !!<br />
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Wish me luck ...<br />
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Take care,
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Here's mine (it is a work in progress, so I might be adding to it from time to time, as I think of things that I have forgotten !!).<br />
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<li>Take a cruise & tour through Alaska and Canada (and whilst in the area, visit a dear blog friend in Newfoundland ... you know who you are !!).</li>
<li>Visit the Grand Canyon, the Painted Desert in Arizona, Yellowstone National Park, the Colorado Rocky Mountains ... and travel the whole of Route 66 in the USA.</li>
<li>Cuddle / pat a tiger ... a real tiger, not a household pet that thinks it's a tiger (I've got one of those !!)</li>
<li>Stand on the edge of an active volcano and feel the heat, smell the smells, and experience the fear and danger of it all.</li>
<li>Take a cruise down the River Rhine / Danube.</li>
<li>Visit Auschwitz in Poland, or what remains of it.</li>
<li>Visit Machu Picchu in Peru.</li>
<li>Take some gourmet cooking classes.</li>
<li>Visit Cape York, Far North Queensland, again ... and see the things we missed out on last time we were there !!</li>
<li>Win Tattslotto (I can dream, can't I !?!?!)</li>
<li>Get down to my ideal weight.</li>
<li>Find an exercise program that I enjoy, and will continue with.</li>
<li>Organise a family reunion, and encourage everyone to forget the past and keep in touch.</li>
<li>See my daughter happily married, with children, if that is what she chooses to do.</li>
<li>See my daughter complete her apprenticeship, and become a qualified hairdresser with her own successful salon (once again, if that is what she chooses to do).</li>
<li>Travel around Australia with my hubby, stopping where we want, when we want.</li>
<li>Live to a ripe old-age.</li>
<li>Ride all of the world's largest Roller Coasters.</li>
<li>Swim with dolphins.</li>
<li>Get a tattoo (only a little one !!).</li>
<li>Go to a deserted island, and spend some time living like a native.</li>
<li>See The Northern Lights.</li>
<li>Write a book and have it published.</li>
<li>Visit the Pyramids in Egypt.</li>
<li>Physically meet more of the people I have "met" through blogging and facebook.</li>
<li>Make a difference in someone's life.</li>
<li>Take a photography course.</li>
<li>Go on an African Safari.</li>
<li>Appear in a movie, or TV show.</li>
<li>Take part in a archaeological dig.</li>
<li>Learn another language.</li>
<li>Learn to play the guitar.</li>
<li>Buy the beautiful Aboriginal work of art I fell in love with in a gallery in Hahndorf.</li>
<li>Take a "Mystery Flight".</li>
<li>Always stay true to myself, and to those that I love.</li>
<li>Travel by boat / houseboat the entire length of the Murray River.</li>
<li>Be the best person I can be.</li>
<li>See a "real" UFO.</li>
<li>Be debt free.</li>
<li>Stand on the mountain-top where Julie Andrews is singing "The Hills Are Alive" at the beginning of The Sound Of Music.</li>
<li>Complete all the Unfinished Projects I have stashed away in my craft room.</li>
<li>Reconnect with old friends that I haven't seen for years.</li>
<li>Continue to love, and spend as much time as possible, with my wonderful parents.</li>
<li>Start visiting the blood bank again to donate blood.</li>
<li>Visit Niagara Falls, and watch somebody going over them in a barrel.</li>
<li>Go exploring with a metal detector, and find a big hunk of gold.</li>
<li>Buy a Brand New car, just to experience that "new car" smell, and watch the odometer turn over from 000000 to 000001.</li>
<li>Buy a Digital SLR Camera, with all the bits and bobs that go with it.</li>
<li>Own a convertible car, and drive with the top down, the sun shining, and the wind in our hair.</li>
<li>Do something great for my parents.</li>
<li>Learn to draw.</li>
<li>Ride in a limo whilst sipping champagne.</li>
<li>See Uluru (Ayers Rock) after a big rainstorm.</li>
<li>Visit Wolf Creek Crater in W.A., and watch the movie Wolf Creek whilst there !!</li>
<li>Live life to the fullest.</li>
</ul>
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Hi There !!<br />
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I've often wondered if kids these days realise how good they have it (well, the majority of them have it good, I know there are exceptions). They have so much handed to them on a platter, it's a wonder they are able to get on in this world on their own. I think we, as parents, often do too much for our kids ... I know that I am guilty of this !!<br />
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My daughter (I've always called her Chicky on this blog, but you all probably know her name is Elisabeth) is currently doing Year 11 at Tafe (this course is the equivalent to Year 11 VCE, only trade orientated, rather than academia orientated). She needs to catch a train or bus from a local bus depot each morning to get there. She could catch a bus from the end of a nearby street, but that would mean her getting up and leaving the house earlier than she already does (we usually leave home around 7.25am). So, I drive her to the bus depotevery school morning. She does catch the bus home, though, getting home at around 5.30pm ... a long day away from home !! <br />
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Chicky also works part-time (at a hairdressing salon in Knox City, usually all day Wednesdays, Thursday and Friday nights, all day Saturday and all day most Sundays). I usually take her at the start of her shift, and wait around (sometimes for up to an hour) for her to come out at the end of her shift, to take her home again. I also drop her over at her boyfriend's place, and pick her up. I am her taxi driver (but do I get paid ... NOOOOO .... I could be earning a fortune !!). <br />
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On Saturday nights, she often stays over at a friend's place ... so instead of me sleeping in like a normal person, and letting her find her own way to work (her friend doesn't live too far away from there... walking distance almost !), I set my alarm, message her at the appropriate time to make sure that she is up and getting ready, then hop in my car to pick her up and take her to work !!! I hope she appreciates it !! <br />
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I know you are probably all thinking that I am nuts, that I need to let go and allow her to become more independent ... but she is my only child, a girl, she is not yet 18 ... she will grow up and become independent soon enough !! Whilst I can still help her, I will ... so there !!! Am I nuts ... for sure ... but that's just me !!! I'm sure that I'm not the only one out there somewhat over-protective of my child !?!?! There will be a time, soon enough, I am sure, that I will be wishing that she wasn't independent, that I knew where she was, that she needed me ... I can't say that I am looking forward to that time very much :(<br />
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As far as Chicky is concerned, she is a good kid, who genuinely appreciates what she has (mostly), and doesn't really take advantage of our generosity (any more than a normal teenager does, anyway !!). But, when watching TV, and walking through the shopping centres, it isn't hard to pick out the kids that are taking major advantage of their good fortune, and generally being horrible people ... they are nasty to their parents, and just treat everyone like dirt, as though they are better than everyone else. These kids need a swift kick up their behinds, and need to be taught that life isn't just all about them. It's sad to see, as these are the kids that will find it hard to get on with their lives, and who will get themselves in trouble.<br />
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Kids sure are a product of their environment ... and I hope that the environment that Chicky has grown up in will will help her become a responsible adult, who is kind and loving towards others, and won't let others take advantage of her. So far, so good ...<br />
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So, that was my spiel for this post ... sorry it was a ramble, but it was what was on my mind at the time.<br />
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Hope you are enjoying your weekend.<br />
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Take care,
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<strong><u>The Trip Home ...</u></strong><br />
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On Friday 7th October, 8am, we departed Goolwa, South Australia, for our journey home. We had planned to do some detours along the way, overnighting 2 nights, to arrive home on Sunday.<br />
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We stopped for morning tea at a place along the Limestone Coast, called Salt Creek ... interesting little roadhouse, staffed by a young woman who was backpacking her way around the country.<br />
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We then headed down to the beach.<br />
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From there on, we got back on the highway, going through Kingston S.E., the home of the Big Lobster.<br />
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After this, we headed to Beachport, where we overnighted. We explored, and had dinner, which we had made that morning in the Thermal Cooker ... what we had made as a stew, due to all the shaking around in the car, turned out to be a soup ... but yummy nonetheless !!!<br />
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Next morning, another 8am start, we departed Beachport and headed to Mount Gambier. We wanted to explore a couple of particular attractions that we had heard so much about.<br />
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Firstly, the Umpherston Sinkhole ...<br />
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After this, we headed out to the Blue Lake ... apparently it becomes much brighter blue during the warmer months, but we were impressed with the blue it was at the time.<br />
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From here we went into the centre of town, where the Cave Gardens were situated.<br />
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We decided we'd seen enough of Mount Gambier for the time being ... we will make another trip there some time in the future ... we needed to get moving.<br />
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Next stop was the Princess Margaret Rose Caves, just over the SA/Victorian Border. They were amazingly beautiful caves, and it was a bonus that we didn't need to stoop over to enter them (just climb down a bunch of stairs, and, unfortunately, back up those darn stairs to get out again !!).<br />
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From here we thought we'd better skedaddle, as it was getting late-ish, and we still had to find somewhere to stay ... we headed to Portland. We found lovely accommodation, reasonably priced, settled in briefly, then headed to the pub for dinner.<br />
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Next morning, Sunday 9th October, was our last morning, and we were aiming to explore the Great Ocean Road briefly, before heading home.<br />
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First stop, Bay of Islands ...<br />
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Next was The Arch ...<br />
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Then into Port Campbell, where we visited another Visitors Information Centre (you know, there are always wonderful knick-knacks and souveniers to purchase in these places, along with all the free information and pamphlets you can acquire !).<br />
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The coastline along the Great Ocean Road is just spectacular ... my photos don't really do it justice.<br />
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From here, we headed a little bit further down the road to see the Twelve Apostles (there are no longer 12 of them, only 8, I think). Seems that the only way you can see them now is via a very touristy visitors centre, which more than likely demands payment to walk through it, then through a tunnel under the road, and out to a viewing platform. We didn't have time to fight our way through the hordes of tourists that were there, and we thought that we could glimpse them further down the road. Sigh, this wasn't the case, they were in a cove we couldn't see from where we could get in. We will have to make another trip out this way, just to see them (I have never seen them, and have always wanted to).<br />
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From here, we headed to Apollo Bay for a quick lunch on the run, then headed inland to make a bee-line for home. We finally arrived home at about 5.30pm.<br />
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We drove 2,611 kilometres in our car (plus another 700+ in Jack & Melinda's car on Kangaroo Island), and fortunately had no car problems.<br />
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We had a wonderful holiday, very full-on ... we were all exhausted by the end of it. But it was worth it. We saw some amazing places, and have decided that we want to go back and spend more time in a few of them at a later date (in particular, around the Robe area, to do some more sand driving !).<br />
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I would like to thank Jack and Melinda for their company ... they are both awesome people, and I couldn't think of anyone else I would have wanted to share this holiday with.<br />
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Anyway, enough for now ... I'm sure you are all sick of reading and looking at my pictures. Thank you, though, if you have perservered this far. I appreciate that you have taken the time to enjoy our holiday.<br />
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Looking forward to our next holiday ...<br />
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Take care,
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We have just returned from a wonderful 10 days away, and I thought I might share what we have been up to, along with quite a few photos (I guess if you click on any photo, it will enlarge it to view it better) ... here goes ...</div>
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We left home at 4.30am on Friday 30th September (we, being Connie, Baron and Elisabeth), along with our dear friends, Jack and Melinda. We were heading to South Australia to spend a week at a resort in Goolwa, which is near the mouth of the mighty Murray River.</div>
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The scenery along the way was beautiful, as always (Australia is such an amazing country, there is rarely a place where you cannot find something of beauty or interest !).</div>
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On driving near Horsham, near the Grampians, in Victoria, we passed by a wind farm in the distance. These ginormous windmills have fascinated me for quite some time.<br />
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After a couple of stops for toilet breaks, morning tea and lunch, we arrived at our resort, the Marine Cove Resort, in Goolwa around 3pm, where we unpacked, relaxed briefly, then headed into the shops to do a bit of food shopping, and got some fish and chips for dinner.</div>
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Next morning, we decided to explore the local area, starting with Goolwa Wharf. There is much history there, and some interesting vessels.</div>
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We then headed over to Hindmarsh Island, which used to be serviced by a ferry, but now has a wonderful bridge.</div>
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We heading across the island, searching for a view of the Mouth of the Murray River ... where it reaches the sea ... it seems there was a better view from another area, but this is the view we got !!</div>
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<em>Jack, Baron, Melinda and Elisabeth in front of the Mouth of the Murray</em></div>
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After exploring the island awhile, we decided to head out to Victor Harbour, which is a coastal town on the South Australian Fleurieu Peninsula. It is a pretty town, with a horse drawn tram, which usually takes people out to Granite Island ... unfortunately for us, due to building works, the tram was out of action.</div>
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We went for a drive out to The Bluff, a hill not far out of Victor Harbour.</div>
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Next day, the 2nd October, we headed off into the Adelaide Hills, to a lovely little town called Hahndorf. Once again, a town with lots of history, and a town with a big German heritage. One of the pubs was celebrating Oktoberfest, and there was a band playing "oom-pa-pa" music. We explored all the shops, spent a bit of money, took a few photos.</div>
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We detoured via a Cheese Factory, and a Chocolate Factory, before heading into the National Motor Museum. We only had an hour before it closed, so made our way through quite quickly. As is the norm, Baron took lots of photos of cars and motorbikes ... I only took a couple. The following car really took my fancy.</div>
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The next day, Monday, we had an early start for a drive down to Cape Jervis to catch the ferry over to Kangaroo Island. It is a 45 minute ferry ride, and there was a bit of swell, which I just thought was great fun !!</div>
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Our first stop on the island, after the obligatory Visitors Information Centre (these are great places, with loads of free brochures, and the staff are usually a wealth of information), we headed over to Cape Willoughby, where there is a beautiful lighthouse.</div>
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Whilst at Cape Willoughby, we also explored the cliffs. Unfortunately, I had a bit of a mishap, which could have been very serious (deadly, even) had I of continued slipping. I tried stepping down closer to the cliff's edge, and my foot slipped on some gravel, I landed very heavily on my butt and hands, very panicked, thinking I was going to go over. Everyone came running, I think they thought I was a goner, too. Very frightening, but I'm ok, and all's well that ends well. Made me think alot more about where I placed my feet, from then on, though !!</div>
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Admiralty Arch was beautiful, but the sun was in the wrong place to do the photos justice. There were lots of seals there, but in the photos they just look like rocks !!</div>
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A short drive took us over to Remarkable Rocks, which was my main reason for wanting to go to Kangaroo Island. These rocks are just spectacular. We hung around waiting for the sunset, to catch the changes in colours on the rocks ... but of course, it clouded over just before the sun set !! We waited all that time, in howling wind !!</div>
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After Granite Island, Elisabeth and I decided to go on one of the rides in the small amusement park ... the Cha Cha, it was fun, we laughed a lot !!! Then we went shopping, and headed back to the Resort, where we ate, drank, had a swim and spa, and had a good time !!</div>
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Next morning, the 6th October, was our last night in the area. We decided to drive into Adelaide ... we thought we couldn't be this close to Adelaide and not go there, so that's what we did !! We drove through town ... it's a lovely city, not as high-rise as what I am used to here in Melbourne, but very beautiful ... lots of churches and gardens. We drove through to Port Adelaide, where we booked onto a Dolphin Cruise ... a good bargain for $18 each for 2 hours (including a yummy lunch !!).</div>
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We then headed back to the resort in Goolwa for dinner, then to pack and get ready for our trip home.<br />
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On the road back to our resort, we came across a family of swans ...<br />
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It's been quite some time since I have written here, and on the past occasions when I have, I have said that I intend getting back into it !! As you can see, that hasn't happened !! This time may be just the same, but my intentions are good.<br />
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A good friend of mine has just decided to get back into blogging, so I guess that has encouraged me to give it another go, also. Here's hoping that it actually happens this time !!<br />
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I notice that Blogger has a new dashboard (again!!) ... hope it is easier to manage, and easier to post pictures to !! Let's try it ...<br />
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This is a current picture of my beautiful Bambi kitty ... last weekend it was the 6 year anniversary of our adopting her ... this makes her around 6 years and 8 months old. She is a lot of fun.<br />
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We are heading off tomorrow for a week's holiday in South Australia with our dearest friends, Jack & Melinda. We intend visiting places like Kangaroo Island, Hahndorf, the Barossa Valley, Robe, Mt Gambier. Should have a stack of new photos when we get back ... I hope to share some of them here.<br />
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So, what have I been up to since we last spoke ??? Hmmm .....<br />
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August 2010 we did a few day trips here and there, as well as spending a weekend on the Murray River, in and around Cobram, with our good friends Jack & Melinda.<br />
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September 2010 we went on a week long camping holiday (again with Jack & Melinda) to Batemans Bay, NSW, and travelled home via the coast ... it was a great week, with wonderful weather.<br />
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November 2010 we went with our neighbours to a property in Gippsland, belonging to the Nissan 4WD club, for a long weekend of camping and 4WDing ... great fun.<br />
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December 2010 was, of course, Christmas, and camping ... this time we spent 2 weeks around the Bonnie Doon area, both camping, and sharing a glorious house with friends. Good weather, good company, great time !! We also did a few day trips here and there.<br />
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January 2011 was the continuation of our Christmas holidays. I also attended a photo day in the city with a friend, hosted by a professional photographer, who taught us how to use our cameras, and take better photos.<br />
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February 2011 was an interesting month ... more day trips, a lovely evening at the beach with Elisabeth, and our street, house and block got flooded ... my car even filled up with water !!! Fortunately, no lasting damage !!<br />
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March 2011 we went camping again for the Labour Day long weekend. A lovely place called James Camping Reserve. Elisabeth and I also participated in Relay for Life again this year.<br />
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April 2011 was Easter, and we went camping, again, to Lake Eildon, a lovely place in The Pines called Picnic Point. We went with a couple of lovely families, and had a great time. Campfires, camp oven cooking, and fun galore !!<br />
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Since April, we have done a number of day trips, caught up with friends, and overall have had a great life !!<br />
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Elisabeth now has a job, part time at present, but (hopefully) turning into a full-time hairdressing apprenticeship once school finishes in a few weeks.<br />
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I had an almost full time job for a few months, temporary, helping a friend in Customer Service at Lincraft. Not really comfortable with telephone and email complaints, but the money sure was nice !! My other casual job is also finished, as the contract we were all working on has run out ... so there are a number of us girls now out of work. I have applied with the local council to be a School Crossing Supervisor. I'll let you know if I get the job !! Sounds like fun !!<br />
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Baron is well, and still working at the same place he has been at since he starting his printing apprenticeship back in the early 80s. Shift work is getting harder, as he gets older, but he seems to love his job (most of the time !!).<br />
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So, I guess that's it for now ... a (not-so) brief run down on what I've been up to since I last wrote.<br />
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I do keep in touch with what you all are up to in your blogs, via Google Reader ... I may not always comment, but please know that I do read (most of the time !!).<br />
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Anyway, hope to be back here again real soon.<br />
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Take care, <br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduXBnbcO3sWiAHcnZT2uo2FC5z-6nALY_1NxqVsKeuBzKoPlYN19lCm-gtjQ0LPKc51LLPefL73Lc23yoB62sb9QT1OG-H3419GRMBKxrWCit1UnZd2lJ5XDJqY0B853wP_9V/s1600-h/th_Meowlkj.gif"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146000527692432594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduXBnbcO3sWiAHcnZT2uo2FC5z-6nALY_1NxqVsKeuBzKoPlYN19lCm-gtjQ0LPKc51LLPefL73Lc23yoB62sb9QT1OG-H3419GRMBKxrWCit1UnZd2lJ5XDJqY0B853wP_9V/s320/th_Meowlkj.gif" /></a><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_usMH0sbjcGI/RdIxnQG3_qI/AAAAAAAAANU/TXXfHdMe8so/s1600-h/th_Meowlkj.gif"></a>Meow (aka Connie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05806724258331021528noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19370354.post-3893405554255221622010-06-28T16:09:00.000+10:002010-06-28T16:09:14.489+10:00Scary Stuff !!<div>What a day ...<br />
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My baby girl (well, not so baby really ... she's 16 years old) passed her test for her Learner's Permit today. She did really well, and is very excited. She has been studying really hard, and doing the practice tests offered by Vicroads online. Wish she studied half as hard for her school exams !!<br />
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Anyway, this means she is now allowed to drive with a supervising licenced driver beside her. She has to total up 120 hours of driving, all logged in a special book, including 10 hours of night time driving, before she is allowed to go for her driving test (once she turns 18). Then she will have a probationery licence for 3 years, the first of which she must display a red P Plate (red background, white P), and the 2nd and 3rd years she must display a green P plate (green background, white P), the whole 3 years being .00 blood alcohol level ... no drinking and driving !!<br />
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She has had a little drive or two in the 4WD, out bush, off the main roads ... Baron took her, and she coped quite well. She is pretty nervous about driving on real roads, though. We will probably start on the weekend, in a local industrial estate, when all the factories are closed, and thus the roads are empty ... apparently this is what all the learner drivers do ... road experience, without the traffic experience, yet !! Both Baron and I drive manuals ... his a big Nissan Patrol 4WD, mine a little Daewoo Lanos ... two very different cars. The poor kid has no choice but to learn on a manual car ... <br />
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We have decided that Baron will take her initially ... he has more patience !! My dad took me in the beginning, too, as Mum and I would just clashed ... as I imagine Elisabeth and I would, too.<br />
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So, this is where we are at right now ... me, a nervous mum, with a teenager who needs to learn to drive.<br />
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Wish us luck, people ...<br />
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Take care, <br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduXBnbcO3sWiAHcnZT2uo2FC5z-6nALY_1NxqVsKeuBzKoPlYN19lCm-gtjQ0LPKc51LLPefL73Lc23yoB62sb9QT1OG-H3419GRMBKxrWCit1UnZd2lJ5XDJqY0B853wP_9V/s1600-h/th_Meowlkj.gif"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146000527692432594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduXBnbcO3sWiAHcnZT2uo2FC5z-6nALY_1NxqVsKeuBzKoPlYN19lCm-gtjQ0LPKc51LLPefL73Lc23yoB62sb9QT1OG-H3419GRMBKxrWCit1UnZd2lJ5XDJqY0B853wP_9V/s320/th_Meowlkj.gif" style="cursor: hand;" /></a><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_usMH0sbjcGI/RdIxnQG3_qI/AAAAAAAAANU/TXXfHdMe8so/s1600-h/th_Meowlkj.gif"></a></div>Meow (aka Connie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05806724258331021528noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19370354.post-43655691804828296872010-06-22T21:05:00.000+10:002010-06-22T21:05:38.272+10:00The Quilting Kitty<div>Hey There,<br />
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Just a quick note to let you know that I have started a new blog ... The Quilting Kitty ... just for all my quilting stuff, so that I don't have to bore you on here !!<br />
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This is the link, if you are interested ...<br />
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<a href="http://wolfgirlkittyquilt.blogspot.com/">http://wolfgirlkittyquilt.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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I hope to continue toupdate both of these blogs ... this one and the new one ... as often as possible.<br />
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Take care, <br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduXBnbcO3sWiAHcnZT2uo2FC5z-6nALY_1NxqVsKeuBzKoPlYN19lCm-gtjQ0LPKc51LLPefL73Lc23yoB62sb9QT1OG-H3419GRMBKxrWCit1UnZd2lJ5XDJqY0B853wP_9V/s1600-h/th_Meowlkj.gif"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146000527692432594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduXBnbcO3sWiAHcnZT2uo2FC5z-6nALY_1NxqVsKeuBzKoPlYN19lCm-gtjQ0LPKc51LLPefL73Lc23yoB62sb9QT1OG-H3419GRMBKxrWCit1UnZd2lJ5XDJqY0B853wP_9V/s320/th_Meowlkj.gif" style="cursor: hand;" /></a><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_usMH0sbjcGI/RdIxnQG3_qI/AAAAAAAAANU/TXXfHdMe8so/s1600-h/th_Meowlkj.gif"></a></div>Meow (aka Connie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05806724258331021528noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19370354.post-19201408291039249352010-06-21T18:32:00.013+10:002010-06-21T20:59:21.778+10:00My Year (so far) In Pictures ...<p align="center">Thought I might give you a brief photo journey of what we've been up to this year ...</p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQIjl5LqglG6iT0jLnKT6D4PhpFZPkCC5mxRBTOp0_QPMMC5up1k2YhIjoCTkF03n4mv2Wz6LsbHv78EyNm8TbImWAGv721OEy27FJ89sPJcS48INirolkrDFkVKa8nbixmHKB/s1600/100_3939.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485167088908428242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQIjl5LqglG6iT0jLnKT6D4PhpFZPkCC5mxRBTOp0_QPMMC5up1k2YhIjoCTkF03n4mv2Wz6LsbHv78EyNm8TbImWAGv721OEy27FJ89sPJcS48INirolkrDFkVKa8nbixmHKB/s400/100_3939.JPG" /></a><br /><em>Our campsite set up on the banks of the Murray River near Cobram / Barooga in December / January ... it was very hot ... we had a ball !!</em></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheBGuLBRDXQIWsmTLNKBDVKK5fVBCDd9ySLsSWO8yZL-maFYZ7EhIH-NQF3Hxnee5mjuJLiDDQcYqwJHZfiFSuNcGb_qexrle_HvUH9oBjyuqXYSDQLRmNNckG69IjVZfVwuZp/s1600/100_3957.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485167076955382402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheBGuLBRDXQIWsmTLNKBDVKK5fVBCDd9ySLsSWO8yZL-maFYZ7EhIH-NQF3Hxnee5mjuJLiDDQcYqwJHZfiFSuNcGb_qexrle_HvUH9oBjyuqXYSDQLRmNNckG69IjVZfVwuZp/s400/100_3957.JPG" /></a><br /><em>The beautiful Murray River from our campsite, at sundown.</em></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2k2l1c1zydC4btjN_oFHWdjArreQWr8N0wiDk4V19Hkzihh0Hb5ymaN7fYQkbZ_JDJfHcS8tPpwYGpcvlWwzhUdHd3TL_8kQPTC6EyiAlOPw1ZJyVTS313xdLBCT_qHdJeiG/s1600/100_3961.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485167068306416674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2k2l1c1zydC4btjN_oFHWdjArreQWr8N0wiDk4V19Hkzihh0Hb5ymaN7fYQkbZ_JDJfHcS8tPpwYGpcvlWwzhUdHd3TL_8kQPTC6EyiAlOPw1ZJyVTS313xdLBCT_qHdJeiG/s400/100_3961.JPG" /></a><br /><em>Visitors at our campsite, on our last day !</em></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtjruqBUGYRM94PxWet-wLJPVNaAZ8PrQvPqK2zOzidoKFLiP8S9x8-QOPGdSW0ibhF-5EQuQoiYJ7iY-OnyVE5fi9-Ct1XDJCs7COZFmBwjjNO3mgK_8e69GV7lBizcT2OIjH/s1600/100_4008.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485167060520362130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtjruqBUGYRM94PxWet-wLJPVNaAZ8PrQvPqK2zOzidoKFLiP8S9x8-QOPGdSW0ibhF-5EQuQoiYJ7iY-OnyVE5fi9-Ct1XDJCs7COZFmBwjjNO3mgK_8e69GV7lBizcT2OIjH/s400/100_4008.JPG" /></a><br /><em>Mum, Dad, Baron and myself having a few drink in our spa on a hot day ... the spa had been out of action for a number of years, but Baron managed to get it up and running again. We still need to get the heating aspect of it fixed, but in the hot weather, who needed heating !!</em></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTwfrbLq3kYcOjI276OOS-UwAXGSEjwI81BtOJtjSFaehlKtEiLzdaJDoqH7bex8uSkRukQBnytAJeglRUxaxLRfb3pPAah0YXFfvJjgWzXl1hCrV7h85MQOJjk1_AmGbkjdjD/s1600/100_4035.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485164440815579810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTwfrbLq3kYcOjI276OOS-UwAXGSEjwI81BtOJtjSFaehlKtEiLzdaJDoqH7bex8uSkRukQBnytAJeglRUxaxLRfb3pPAah0YXFfvJjgWzXl1hCrV7h85MQOJjk1_AmGbkjdjD/s400/100_4035.JPG" /></a><em><br />At a waterfall, during our day trip to Woods Point.</em></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Wmmin7L1wpYslZzhzGiY4NjgmA8v9zy7hBeCpA7Jw086MADe0ZwJXnfJu7uNkYwPpN_Xw3q4oIKMMPDaHTLZ4HGbam83cNwemlJAeLi0UQvx2bbfERdA2nCXrQn7hCoSJbli/s1600/100_4041.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485164432262006290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Wmmin7L1wpYslZzhzGiY4NjgmA8v9zy7hBeCpA7Jw086MADe0ZwJXnfJu7uNkYwPpN_Xw3q4oIKMMPDaHTLZ4HGbam83cNwemlJAeLi0UQvx2bbfERdA2nCXrQn7hCoSJbli/s400/100_4041.JPG" /></a><br /><em>A waterfall, found during our drive to Woods Point.</em></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3KYIakK4afw9T6tdbekF65AiWr5MNcmQkGWKkCu4U0HW0ZnL67tBrlp91WWpG8f2CsJz19M5FxYtSqMRKEn4I1WErIYimOfL-FS9gFRnRy4Ut6BXnJ3rRCU50piYGgDLOVylg/s1600/100_4079.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485164424695419570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3KYIakK4afw9T6tdbekF65AiWr5MNcmQkGWKkCu4U0HW0ZnL67tBrlp91WWpG8f2CsJz19M5FxYtSqMRKEn4I1WErIYimOfL-FS9gFRnRy4Ut6BXnJ3rRCU50piYGgDLOVylg/s400/100_4079.JPG" /></a><br /><em>A view of an old property at Woods Point.</em></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5E7dnZF9bX-8aGqaalm0pskYl-3D0rnsfQC8BHzn0HXKDhiOJodrLc0prvWWAznvXynonKLO76JNgA7QzOX9rLeHNQHNjVww-pzE_Hq6wFcr1Nzpr2TOOirU41h5a999ZaDLU/s1600/100_4085.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485164415979555810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5E7dnZF9bX-8aGqaalm0pskYl-3D0rnsfQC8BHzn0HXKDhiOJodrLc0prvWWAznvXynonKLO76JNgA7QzOX9rLeHNQHNjVww-pzE_Hq6wFcr1Nzpr2TOOirU41h5a999ZaDLU/s400/100_4085.JPG" /></a><br /><em>An old building in Woods Point.</em></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQRKk33Y_FWtoHosTRzVji_zqvrLKGdwQqlEP5-WCQV9V1HC9ASaoqsWiJbcx6YzQ0MoLcqe7Mmpkhd_sN6fMyZ1ONsCs9QUSrQrb8mBdi6tVoyO9vWTuxdnBDVUzeNAfELI5q/s1600/100_4106.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485164402026385746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQRKk33Y_FWtoHosTRzVji_zqvrLKGdwQqlEP5-WCQV9V1HC9ASaoqsWiJbcx6YzQ0MoLcqe7Mmpkhd_sN6fMyZ1ONsCs9QUSrQrb8mBdi6tVoyO9vWTuxdnBDVUzeNAfELI5q/s400/100_4106.JPG" /></a><br /><em>We had a ripper hail storm during February ... these are just two of the hailstones (they had already shrunk somewhat at this stage !!) ... they did a lot of damage (my car still bears the scars !)</em></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcLj_BJ4YBmI1QBP5QHy_ae_0B3HNoc1JkqGVKV9C7AbjthkxNeblZaYlwHzt3xPIeQKBJaA1pCWyaFk2S_3OBKjEAcO1WFeuKCz043L2-5lDh17MsRUHI0RE0rfU14txOtGDF/s1600/100_4124.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485161262351466674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcLj_BJ4YBmI1QBP5QHy_ae_0B3HNoc1JkqGVKV9C7AbjthkxNeblZaYlwHzt3xPIeQKBJaA1pCWyaFk2S_3OBKjEAcO1WFeuKCz043L2-5lDh17MsRUHI0RE0rfU14txOtGDF/s400/100_4124.JPG" /></a><br /><em>At Easter we stayed at a Farmstay / Campground near Buchan called Stonehenge for five days ... we had a lovely time, and the weather behaved, too !!</em></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyrQol1tZVidz3eKLMQl84o1bMwGmWXrJ666nG_UiLsFf_uopDFoEdA9wmvnbVLycO0D1wLwjN8z2CNrh3XWVqNrywr7GDvMD6NNR2HBkSxS7qZ4QjOyEdAwwJ1wjBMiCcdGhd/s1600/100_4131.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485161253400656274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyrQol1tZVidz3eKLMQl84o1bMwGmWXrJ666nG_UiLsFf_uopDFoEdA9wmvnbVLycO0D1wLwjN8z2CNrh3XWVqNrywr7GDvMD6NNR2HBkSxS7qZ4QjOyEdAwwJ1wjBMiCcdGhd/s400/100_4131.JPG" /></a><br /><em>Within The Royal Caves at Buchan.</em></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbLJomm8jHVl-lPjpIYJlvIhxWHRnCOuLCihpKJ5elQuoJX9MTSq5BijkCw0RwowxRWzRxTyj7pUmRxfivoQz_DSWI7AQSdOIjQpVk-eCLzayyDUiaecrpcjniHaSz9NY7yC3s/s1600/100_4145.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485161247800243922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbLJomm8jHVl-lPjpIYJlvIhxWHRnCOuLCihpKJ5elQuoJX9MTSq5BijkCw0RwowxRWzRxTyj7pUmRxfivoQz_DSWI7AQSdOIjQpVk-eCLzayyDUiaecrpcjniHaSz9NY7yC3s/s400/100_4145.JPG" /></a><br /><em>In the Royal Caves at Buchan.</em></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiit-fKdeMMPB2BsPcS9ScPYhYDzDiP9YCmaxxhQrBfIoMZQir-PUbhC1gwjCIqzgt17xDJyCB3VsOiS-oodSFllFO9Nbsdv7rCQr1f7Cgj6cQ49R8bwtBmi2Z_wV43jWskCiyf/s1600/100_4161.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485161234621339746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiit-fKdeMMPB2BsPcS9ScPYhYDzDiP9YCmaxxhQrBfIoMZQir-PUbhC1gwjCIqzgt17xDJyCB3VsOiS-oodSFllFO9Nbsdv7rCQr1f7Cgj6cQ49R8bwtBmi2Z_wV43jWskCiyf/s400/100_4161.JPG" /></a><br /><em>In the Royal Caves at Buchan.</em></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOK6_ITrsbJX-fedhdAqdZdR0oUjidspAUHh1J05Utc5S3Pm6y0UcFl_ifIcTbWCFYQn3Qip0CXyzDYcjv_6PA5lIyvWlJiRfMY6f6XyLsGdI-7hOPqYtvhYzB80H-NjQnoOEE/s1600/100_4199.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485161217512588626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOK6_ITrsbJX-fedhdAqdZdR0oUjidspAUHh1J05Utc5S3Pm6y0UcFl_ifIcTbWCFYQn3Qip0CXyzDYcjv_6PA5lIyvWlJiRfMY6f6XyLsGdI-7hOPqYtvhYzB80H-NjQnoOEE/s400/100_4199.JPG" /></a><br /><em>A view from a lookout outside Lakes Entrance, on a day trip from Buchan, during the Easter break.</em></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Ur23D4tQxi5Dz-LsFlXoLaybsNpU0KzyZtbFxTDM_d0vdoVN-aAjCsqJXPKfBraG4z7NTRNwB11T2Z0cIU0B8t4D3qp4gFB3gKQU0J2MRP-uRl9QTpRhE98zn4h3Scn4LWTc/s1600/100_4214.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485158229252925394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Ur23D4tQxi5Dz-LsFlXoLaybsNpU0KzyZtbFxTDM_d0vdoVN-aAjCsqJXPKfBraG4z7NTRNwB11T2Z0cIU0B8t4D3qp4gFB3gKQU0J2MRP-uRl9QTpRhE98zn4h3Scn4LWTc/s400/100_4214.JPG" /></a><br /><em>Elisabeth's grafitti in the sand at Lakes Entrance.</em></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxQmosT-aIddpakwXKP5__7weBnznrlIifoj9Ou2TWPf_FxQCwkGXAp07LiA3QKVv7t295qafyOBmBC9GYmj-CpF2vGflqOdf2-7H438nzKbIbp7KkAOelzUV2eVjGHvk8oEFo/s1600/100_4228.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485158226791083842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxQmosT-aIddpakwXKP5__7weBnznrlIifoj9Ou2TWPf_FxQCwkGXAp07LiA3QKVv7t295qafyOBmBC9GYmj-CpF2vGflqOdf2-7H438nzKbIbp7KkAOelzUV2eVjGHvk8oEFo/s400/100_4228.JPG" /></a><br /><em>An old rail bridge we discovered on our way back from Lakes Entrance to Buchan.</em></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoWkSJyA4mVett4FqoyaI02ZX_lg_tloBzxlYF_guGn9TDdnEAbrNVQ0bQiv7tr73pz1adsTCCLs2fibM4Sd0QCF92QsB5ZgDtmLqZIuc75a2TRKF3eoyChyWSbXK2TS8PW21T/s1600/100_4235.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485158209629913394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoWkSJyA4mVett4FqoyaI02ZX_lg_tloBzxlYF_guGn9TDdnEAbrNVQ0bQiv7tr73pz1adsTCCLs2fibM4Sd0QCF92QsB5ZgDtmLqZIuc75a2TRKF3eoyChyWSbXK2TS8PW21T/s400/100_4235.JPG" /></a><br /><em>A little Koala we saw whilst driving near Buchan.</em></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFGeS2nONIzj8yx0n8GCrD73mVlZx_pdBVETHhPgkxWRoTgn14_1jEqBEDJ_F3OJ5qmeV3kWai-ndsnGd794cY1ul4JfKTcNWRvEklMAWAKYPrEcxu2Xk8gNph1ajXlxH5jj13/s1600/100_4253.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485158201347979458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFGeS2nONIzj8yx0n8GCrD73mVlZx_pdBVETHhPgkxWRoTgn14_1jEqBEDJ_F3OJ5qmeV3kWai-ndsnGd794cY1ul4JfKTcNWRvEklMAWAKYPrEcxu2Xk8gNph1ajXlxH5jj13/s400/100_4253.JPG" /></a><br /><em>McKillops Bridge, spanning the Snowy River</em></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw9Fx4CMs0UsaSlRvFUdemCJEBvIxIWgvUe6FRQsNKB3svmbJFMa-hgGkEacLkKl0AGChXM5qlhYuBLDTWGN6S_Lh4sq1cM1ajfwzjr9o76Ka9iCu7AvbZQx-SJh8AlquinKwN/s1600/100_4266.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485158193260236706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw9Fx4CMs0UsaSlRvFUdemCJEBvIxIWgvUe6FRQsNKB3svmbJFMa-hgGkEacLkKl0AGChXM5qlhYuBLDTWGN6S_Lh4sq1cM1ajfwzjr9o76Ka9iCu7AvbZQx-SJh8AlquinKwN/s400/100_4266.JPG" /></a><br /><em>The Snowy River (it used to be a huge river ... somewhat depleted these days due to it being dammed for hydro-electricity ... I think !)</em></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjICvlRKDCGEvknUO-OYaAy6hyphenhyphenj0iKqGUy7thlVxu4bzx8Ol5jv9u3HK1ot_aLUmzN8aARbHcGwvVmv5Q3DT0OeyF4YpUpkOMLJOfBaf98Qn7NjOd9Me9sKyG1Rq6dI-YDQc7oL/s1600/100_4319.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485143485371403986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjICvlRKDCGEvknUO-OYaAy6hyphenhyphenj0iKqGUy7thlVxu4bzx8Ol5jv9u3HK1ot_aLUmzN8aARbHcGwvVmv5Q3DT0OeyF4YpUpkOMLJOfBaf98Qn7NjOd9Me9sKyG1Rq6dI-YDQc7oL/s400/100_4319.JPG" /></a><br /><em>Portsea Surf Beach ... Mothers Day 2010</em></p><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4CiAKXlNgmRXEh-BltT56VcIWYPy6vC0KpxKo4YWh1Mnu2k53Twb4gX1vAVVwG5PwQFPdtvYuVYguWSdvZdUkSuCyFNyXpmq-ngUxh43gMz2fkc-tZ9nsJMYGzwf6PHKJYTaC/s1600/100_4318.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485143478598875826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4CiAKXlNgmRXEh-BltT56VcIWYPy6vC0KpxKo4YWh1Mnu2k53Twb4gX1vAVVwG5PwQFPdtvYuVYguWSdvZdUkSuCyFNyXpmq-ngUxh43gMz2fkc-tZ9nsJMYGzwf6PHKJYTaC/s400/100_4318.JPG" /></a><br /><em>Elisabeth & Baron on the pier at Rye ... Mothers Day 2010</em></p><div></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh31LD91odtBpE2tJCGTP4cxRoXLx8suqc3bnNRx6DY85H_hooJB8Zs3cx0csFmRwfLf9AQpmpC8gZLVPM8k5hwusdhGosS2PmwBW3c3N8MxGqjHsLp5UDQBWgrgBijMqLWTYU7/s1600/100_4308.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485143468794705058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh31LD91odtBpE2tJCGTP4cxRoXLx8suqc3bnNRx6DY85H_hooJB8Zs3cx0csFmRwfLf9AQpmpC8gZLVPM8k5hwusdhGosS2PmwBW3c3N8MxGqjHsLp5UDQBWgrgBijMqLWTYU7/s400/100_4308.JPG" /></a><br /><em>A view from the Rye Pier ... Melbourne is in the distance</em></p><div><br />Well, that's just a brief group of photos of what we've been up to this year ... there are plenty more photos (obviously) ... and we have done other things ... life has been pretty busy. I hope to share more of my world with you again soon.<br /></div><div><br />Don't be shocked ... two posts from me in a matter of a couple of days !!! Hopefully this will now become a regular occurrance again !!)<br /></div><div><br /><br />Bye for now ..<br /></div><div><br />Take care,</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduXBnbcO3sWiAHcnZT2uo2FC5z-6nALY_1NxqVsKeuBzKoPlYN19lCm-gtjQ0LPKc51LLPefL73Lc23yoB62sb9QT1OG-H3419GRMBKxrWCit1UnZd2lJ5XDJqY0B853wP_9V/s1600-h/th_Meowlkj.gif"><img style="CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146000527692432594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduXBnbcO3sWiAHcnZT2uo2FC5z-6nALY_1NxqVsKeuBzKoPlYN19lCm-gtjQ0LPKc51LLPefL73Lc23yoB62sb9QT1OG-H3419GRMBKxrWCit1UnZd2lJ5XDJqY0B853wP_9V/s320/th_Meowlkj.gif" /></a></div><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_usMH0sbjcGI/RdIxnQG3_qI/AAAAAAAAANU/TXXfHdMe8so/s1600-h/th_Meowlkj.gif"></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Meow (aka Connie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05806724258331021528noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19370354.post-15345100022929227172010-06-19T17:41:00.004+10:002010-06-19T18:33:31.625+10:00Just Checking In !!Howdy Blogger Friends,<br /><br />Yep, it's been absolutely ages since I last posted (ummm, think it was Christmas ... ooops !!) ... but you will all be happy to know that I am still alive.<br /><br />I've been browsing through your blogs, through Google Reader ... so please know that I haven't forgotten you all.<br /><br />I also follow many of you on Facebook ... there aren't many of you anymore that aren't Facebookers, though. For those of you who aren't ... I am so sorry I haven't been in touch ... please know that I do think about you all regularly.<br /><br />My world has been plodding along nicely. Haven't done any major 4WD trips this year. Haven't even done alot of camping (other than Christmas / New Year on the Murray River, near Cobram/Barooga ... and Easter at Buchan, exploring the Buchan Caves.) ... we have simply been enjoying life !!<br /><br />We are all well, and fighting fit (oh, other than Winter colds ... but they are only minor). Baron was very ill back in April, spent a week in hospital ... but he's all better now, thank goodness. <br /><br />Elisabeth (Chicky) is 16 years old now ... quite the young lady. She goes for her Learners Permit in a couple of weeks ... look out world, there will be a new driver on the road. Although, fortunately for us, she cannot drive alone until she turns 18, and has passed her driving test.<br /><br />I have been attending a couple of classes this year, through the local U3A. One class, Creative Writing, is heaps of fun, and allows me to do plenty of short story and poetry writing ... I may just have to share some stuff I have written with you next time !! Another class, Beginners Patchwork, has got me back into sewing ... big time !! So far, I have made a bag, and a Quillow (pictures below) ... and am working on a sampler quilt (using aboriginal / indigenous fabrics), and a Stack & Slash quilt. It is heaps of fun, and at times, quite challenging !!<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnNSPyIbyp7qjjX2B9UuA3H1vwRY9LLEE671jww3qpuLNTIYShHpKO4qbpDuK7_dyg_JVSp9VDJamOM933L0bB2CsdbWYWkF-88GqviK9riPBA6coQ4HL7BCvDRMR6hfBqhc23/s1600/100_4101.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484389413005968562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnNSPyIbyp7qjjX2B9UuA3H1vwRY9LLEE671jww3qpuLNTIYShHpKO4qbpDuK7_dyg_JVSp9VDJamOM933L0bB2CsdbWYWkF-88GqviK9riPBA6coQ4HL7BCvDRMR6hfBqhc23/s400/100_4101.JPG" /></a></p><p align="center"><em>This is the handbag I made ... I was pleased with how it turned out !!</em> </p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9kfZZBtOMiCFIuqjPSjxMjSJGIjmN-dEJYEaXwIEgGWNEC237PvgiMrD67dzLo4hAMvrHyaATyZV56Nz5QY2T61o_HvrGHkHptbiFvnlpt9RFLvEjxk9ZQUJs9Orm4zCjNyTP/s1600/100_4100.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484389399942677842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9kfZZBtOMiCFIuqjPSjxMjSJGIjmN-dEJYEaXwIEgGWNEC237PvgiMrD67dzLo4hAMvrHyaATyZV56Nz5QY2T61o_HvrGHkHptbiFvnlpt9RFLvEjxk9ZQUJs9Orm4zCjNyTP/s400/100_4100.JPG" /></a></p><p align="center"><em>Another photo of the handbag</em> </p><p align="center"><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6C9MN95ie7K0hCjJlFFenc9KGbuXM2TdhaCYgwuah6O9WTkFss5pqz-sjkLWXCswS9w03YtK3NpuYfA553gLKI13sWP2uqkAHUuoLMHanSIze7J359DERKxvqlwp5E68hU4oY/s1600/100_4339.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484389418214599202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6C9MN95ie7K0hCjJlFFenc9KGbuXM2TdhaCYgwuah6O9WTkFss5pqz-sjkLWXCswS9w03YtK3NpuYfA553gLKI13sWP2uqkAHUuoLMHanSIze7J359DERKxvqlwp5E68hU4oY/s400/100_4339.JPG" /></a></p><p align="center"><em>The front of the Quillow</em></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_uKGeDoNCXbQC-8RbGoIJuG47VVaD6DrKr9r6R07rKsK32dn1fFKam1LbjQwOHZW7ef-uuoFoLD1kQBKpeyMACN2KLSV2cjKjJiPXx11L1Qow3uOqEBOFdinM-oMZk_hkIVb7/s1600/100_4340.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484389427553404354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_uKGeDoNCXbQC-8RbGoIJuG47VVaD6DrKr9r6R07rKsK32dn1fFKam1LbjQwOHZW7ef-uuoFoLD1kQBKpeyMACN2KLSV2cjKjJiPXx11L1Qow3uOqEBOFdinM-oMZk_hkIVb7/s400/100_4340.JPG" /></a> </p><p align="center"><em>The Quillow showing the back</em></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPEL_gTCQRL_Jx9MR2mTtpDSosuieS4_9yfWNo5Tbj56-DSiPL3FlfPC43Qq7qizTPWhWPzkqk_26G_Lmenf4RGgJbWaSevzgvQCSmoxfiq64iZBt06aCn-Vgp9dpKaF_dJ8Y6/s1600/100_4341.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484389444536255426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPEL_gTCQRL_Jx9MR2mTtpDSosuieS4_9yfWNo5Tbj56-DSiPL3FlfPC43Qq7qizTPWhWPzkqk_26G_Lmenf4RGgJbWaSevzgvQCSmoxfiq64iZBt06aCn-Vgp9dpKaF_dJ8Y6/s400/100_4341.JPG" /></a> </p><p align="center"><em>The Quillow folded up into a pillow ... Quilt to Pillow, hence ... Quillow !!!</em></p><em></em><p align="left"><br />Ummm, what else can I tell you .... Oh yeah, Bambi is still a happy and healthy kitty cat ... she continues to get more and more cuddly (when we got her she was a very aloof cat ... we are gradually wearing that out of her !!). She seems to genuinely love us, and is forever wanting a pat and cuddle and a sleep on my lap. Nothing nicer than a cold winter's night, sitting in front of the telly, with a kitty curled up on your lap !!</p><p align="left">Hmmm, I guess that's enough from me for now ... as usual, I hope to be back soon. </p><p align="left">Sending love and best wishes to you all.<br /><br />Take care,</p><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduXBnbcO3sWiAHcnZT2uo2FC5z-6nALY_1NxqVsKeuBzKoPlYN19lCm-gtjQ0LPKc51LLPefL73Lc23yoB62sb9QT1OG-H3419GRMBKxrWCit1UnZd2lJ5XDJqY0B853wP_9V/s1600-h/th_Meowlkj.gif"><img style="CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146000527692432594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduXBnbcO3sWiAHcnZT2uo2FC5z-6nALY_1NxqVsKeuBzKoPlYN19lCm-gtjQ0LPKc51LLPefL73Lc23yoB62sb9QT1OG-H3419GRMBKxrWCit1UnZd2lJ5XDJqY0B853wP_9V/s320/th_Meowlkj.gif" /></a><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_usMH0sbjcGI/RdIxnQG3_qI/AAAAAAAAANU/TXXfHdMe8so/s1600-h/th_Meowlkj.gif"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>Meow (aka Connie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05806724258331021528noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19370354.post-27747146076236483592009-12-17T17:51:00.004+11:002009-12-17T17:59:32.783+11:00Merry Christmas<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTqicxANUlut_7q-4VEKa92f-FjICNfIPM_ozSAX7TK2li96vM5p-zbM9zhas2cuHSvBHPdQvaubk-mFMkqLZNnW-LoA2HfIS6P8WJGG2hZur2jQU7-qzy_IUiqLDE9JjuQFc1/s1600-h/christmas2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416094532810609266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTqicxANUlut_7q-4VEKa92f-FjICNfIPM_ozSAX7TK2li96vM5p-zbM9zhas2cuHSvBHPdQvaubk-mFMkqLZNnW-LoA2HfIS6P8WJGG2hZur2jQU7-qzy_IUiqLDE9JjuQFc1/s400/christmas2.jpg" /></a></p>Hello, Dear Blog Friends,<br /><br />Just thought I'd take this opportunity to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas, and a Safe and Prosperous New Year.<br /><br />Hope you get to spend quality time with your families, or special friends, and have the opportunity to have lots of fun, and even fit in some relaxation time !!<br /><br />Please remember to not drink and drive, and if you are doing any travelling during the holiday break, please drive carefully, and stop regularly to revive yourself ... Stop, Revive & Survive (isn't that what all the ads say these days ??)<br /><br />Looking forward to getting back into the blogging world in the New Year (yes, I know I have been saying that for quite some time ... just bear with me, it will happen !!).<br /><br />So, until next year, stay safe ....<br /><br /><br />Take care,<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduXBnbcO3sWiAHcnZT2uo2FC5z-6nALY_1NxqVsKeuBzKoPlYN19lCm-gtjQ0LPKc51LLPefL73Lc23yoB62sb9QT1OG-H3419GRMBKxrWCit1UnZd2lJ5XDJqY0B853wP_9V/s1600-h/th_Meowlkj.gif"><img style="CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146000527692432594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduXBnbcO3sWiAHcnZT2uo2FC5z-6nALY_1NxqVsKeuBzKoPlYN19lCm-gtjQ0LPKc51LLPefL73Lc23yoB62sb9QT1OG-H3419GRMBKxrWCit1UnZd2lJ5XDJqY0B853wP_9V/s320/th_Meowlkj.gif" /></a> <a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_usMH0sbjcGI/RdIxnQG3_qI/AAAAAAAAANU/TXXfHdMe8so/s1600-h/th_Meowlkj.gif"></a>Meow (aka Connie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05806724258331021528noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19370354.post-75723258844415248872009-11-28T11:42:00.002+11:002009-11-28T11:49:01.110+11:00Happy Blogaversary To Me !!Hi There,<br /><br />I know it's been awhile, and I'm not going to make any excuses ... suffice to say, I am here now !!<br /><br />And, it is my 4 year anniversary of my first blog post today, the 28th of November.<br /><br />Wow, 4 years of blogging (although during the past year the posts have been few and far between !)<br /><br />I still remember the excitement, and hesitation, on starting this blog. Wondering if anyone would actually read what I wrote, wondering if anyone would comment. It has been an incredible experience, this whole blogging thing, and I feel sad that I have not continued it with the gusto that I began. But, I am still here, and I do still regularly read many of your blogs via my google reader (although I don't comment as often as I should).<br /><br />I just want to say thank you to each and every one of you, who have made this blogging experience so incredibly special to me. You are all wonderful, amazing people, and I feel so very special to have "met" you all. <br /><br />I hope to still be around on the blog scene for some time yet, even though it may be sporadically !! So, keep an eye open for those rare updates to my blog ... you may even find something interesting to read or look at !!!<br /><br />Enjoy your weekend everyone ...<br /><br />Take care,<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduXBnbcO3sWiAHcnZT2uo2FC5z-6nALY_1NxqVsKeuBzKoPlYN19lCm-gtjQ0LPKc51LLPefL73Lc23yoB62sb9QT1OG-H3419GRMBKxrWCit1UnZd2lJ5XDJqY0B853wP_9V/s1600-h/th_Meowlkj.gif"><img style="CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146000527692432594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduXBnbcO3sWiAHcnZT2uo2FC5z-6nALY_1NxqVsKeuBzKoPlYN19lCm-gtjQ0LPKc51LLPefL73Lc23yoB62sb9QT1OG-H3419GRMBKxrWCit1UnZd2lJ5XDJqY0B853wP_9V/s320/th_Meowlkj.gif" /></a><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_usMH0sbjcGI/RdIxnQG3_qI/AAAAAAAAANU/TXXfHdMe8so/s1600-h/th_Meowlkj.gif"></a>Meow (aka Connie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05806724258331021528noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19370354.post-61348933988236121642009-08-05T12:16:00.002+10:002009-08-05T12:18:55.291+10:00Bushfires / Wild FiresJust a little, quick post, to let all my Canadian friends know that I am thinking of them, and hoping that they are safe and well away from the terrible fires we are seeing reported on the news over here. Your support earlier this year when this country was going through the same thing was amazing ... I just hope that we can be just as supportive to you all.<br /><br />Stay safe and take care,<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduXBnbcO3sWiAHcnZT2uo2FC5z-6nALY_1NxqVsKeuBzKoPlYN19lCm-gtjQ0LPKc51LLPefL73Lc23yoB62sb9QT1OG-H3419GRMBKxrWCit1UnZd2lJ5XDJqY0B853wP_9V/s1600-h/th_Meowlkj.gif"><img style="CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146000527692432594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduXBnbcO3sWiAHcnZT2uo2FC5z-6nALY_1NxqVsKeuBzKoPlYN19lCm-gtjQ0LPKc51LLPefL73Lc23yoB62sb9QT1OG-H3419GRMBKxrWCit1UnZd2lJ5XDJqY0B853wP_9V/s320/th_Meowlkj.gif" /></a><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_usMH0sbjcGI/RdIxnQG3_qI/AAAAAAAAANU/TXXfHdMe8so/s1600-h/th_Meowlkj.gif"></a>Meow (aka Connie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05806724258331021528noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19370354.post-41724301471028649782009-07-12T20:30:00.002+10:002009-07-12T20:34:48.086+10:00Bambi The Beautiful<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiCV567ymZ8i-qYWw7X0PoS4JiVKwDeS11TVxaOqQYEkCpsQ0CmUifBVbbF74dZcDvKUNJFzF13LmVp2es8gWPOrRRa3mMj5wX6FTN8khj7rfcTGn_5O5PmE0EQdkqwASkY2xX/s1600-h/100_3245.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357519624409671506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiCV567ymZ8i-qYWw7X0PoS4JiVKwDeS11TVxaOqQYEkCpsQ0CmUifBVbbF74dZcDvKUNJFzF13LmVp2es8gWPOrRRa3mMj5wX6FTN8khj7rfcTGn_5O5PmE0EQdkqwASkY2xX/s400/100_3245.JPG" /></a></p>I took this photo, and a couple of others, a few hours ago ... just as the naughty kitty stole my computer chair !!<br /><br />She is wearing her winter coat, and sporting a layer of winter blubber, too !!! She looks absolutely healthy and gorgous (although I am a bit annoyed that I forgot to put on red-eye on the camera, and one of her eyes looks a bit odd !!).<br /><br />Thought you might like to see how she is looking these days, as it has been awhile since I posted a current picture of her.<br /><br />Hope you have been having a great weekend. Mine is almost over.<br /><br />Take care,<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduXBnbcO3sWiAHcnZT2uo2FC5z-6nALY_1NxqVsKeuBzKoPlYN19lCm-gtjQ0LPKc51LLPefL73Lc23yoB62sb9QT1OG-H3419GRMBKxrWCit1UnZd2lJ5XDJqY0B853wP_9V/s1600-h/th_Meowlkj.gif"><img style="CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146000527692432594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduXBnbcO3sWiAHcnZT2uo2FC5z-6nALY_1NxqVsKeuBzKoPlYN19lCm-gtjQ0LPKc51LLPefL73Lc23yoB62sb9QT1OG-H3419GRMBKxrWCit1UnZd2lJ5XDJqY0B853wP_9V/s320/th_Meowlkj.gif" /></a><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_usMH0sbjcGI/RdIxnQG3_qI/AAAAAAAAANU/TXXfHdMe8so/s1600-h/th_Meowlkj.gif"></a>Meow (aka Connie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05806724258331021528noreply@blogger.com10