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Harbor town

I love Christmas shopping. The excitement of looking around the shops, trying to find that perfect gift. The thrill of getting a bargain pressie, the one that looks expensive but is’nt and the satisfaction of matching presents to family and friends.

I took my daughter to Harbortown shopping complex today. The decorations are up and ready to embrace this time of year. They’ve chosen the theme of Joy and Love this year, and it looks smashing.

There’s even a 10 foot Santa ……

Tuesday Quote: 8

“If you can dream it, you can do it”

– Walt Disney

Walt Disney in 1935

 

For this week’s Tuesday quote I have chosen an inspirational quote from Walt Disney. Born  Walter  Elias ‘Walt’ Disney in Chicago Illinois in the turn of the last century (1901-1966), he changed the way in which we laugh, cry and entertain ourselves.He was an American entrepreneur, animator and film producer.

Did you know?

his first animation studio was called Laugh-O-Gram
the Disneyland Park, the first theme park opened in Anaheim, Californis in 1955
his most iconic character, Mickey Mouse, was introduced in the short animated feature Steamboat Willie in 1928, and was originally to be called Mortimer Mouse
he holds the record for the most Academy Awards: 22 Oscars, from 59 nominations
he co founded the Walt Disney Company with his brother Roy. The company  is still one of the world’s largest and best known entertainment companies
he was involved in planning the 1960 Winter Olympics in California, and the 1964 New York  World Fair

Alice’s Secret : No 1 on Amazon

Alice’s Secret A Celtic Trilogy has remained on the Top slot on Amazon Kindle.

I’m thrilled!

My Reading Challenge

So far on my Goodreads reading challenge, I have read 48/50 books. Here are my top 5 so far, and in no particular order of enjoyment

Haiku

Swaying in the breeze

Pinks and yellows grow as one

Companions in bloom

#hibiscus #Australianfauna

Tuesday Quote: 7

“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans “

– John Lennon

 

John Lennon

John Lennon (1940-1980)

This week’s quote comes from the musician John Lennon. A member of the iconic band The Beatles, he epitomises a tragic life snatched away at a young age. Along with Marilyn Monroe, James Dean and musician Jimi Hendrix, his death meant that his life became legendary.

Did you know?

he was born in Liverpool, England, during a German air raid in ww2
his first band was called The Quarrymen
The Beatles were formed with Paul McCartney, discovered by Brian Epstein at the Cavern Club, Liverpool
The Beatles were the most commercially successful band of all time, and included hits such as ‘All you Need is Love’ ‘Love Me Do, and ‘A Hard Day’s Night’
as a writer, performer, or co -writer, he created 25 No1 singles
he’s regarded as the 5th greatest singer of all time by Rolling Stone magazine

Elen A Celtic Trilogy

Elen A Celtic Trilogy has stayed at No 1 Best Sellers in the category Australian and Oceanian History, due to my free giveaway on the weekend! Its still available until 8th November 2016

Christmas gifts

We found a gorgeous German cuckoo clock store at Mount Tamborine

Mount Tamborine

Summer has well and truly arrived on the Gold Coast. This afternoon I drove my hubby and daughter to Mount Tamborine to get away from the stifling air at pacific Pines. I parked the car at a well known picturesque spot, where you can sit and watch the hang gliders swoop over the mountain and into the valley below, like birds wheeling on the wind.

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Mount Tamborine:

is situated in SE Queensland
is part of the Scenic Rim, a volcanic eruption which includes Mount Warning in the south, formed 22 million years ago
is one of the most popular tourist areas on the Gold Coast,  which includes Surfer’s Paradise
the name Tamborine is of Aborigianal descent, from the Yugambeh language (the Wangerriburras tribe) who had inhabited the area for thousands of years before the first Europeans in the 1870s

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 A short car ride later, we stopped at a lovely winery (Mount Tamborine  has quite a few!) and had lunch.

Suzanne Bowditch, 2016

Haiku

So tall and graceful

They stroll in the stifling heat

A caravan, regal

Suzanne Bowditch 2016