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[Norain]

Autumn/winter seem to come late this year. It is cold today in Adelaide but the weather had been erratic so I am not surprised if it becomes sunny again next week.

[Mish]

★ Jess wrote: "Michael wrote: "Just found a spider in my kitchen sink. How lovely. =/"

Dont complain; you didnt just walk home in the freezing rain without stockings and a jumper, while wearing a white shirt."

you poor thing Jess - you must have been freezing :(

[Mish]

Knowledge Lost wrote: "Jessy wrote: "hehehe can't say I miss winter lol"

I do :( stupid Nth QLD weather"

Let swap states :P I could really do with some sunshine

[Michael]

Mish wrote: "Let swap states :P I could really do with some sunshine"

Gladly

[[deleted user]]

Try Tassie, four seasons in one day...

[Amber]

Thanks Mish and Brenda :-) just having a quiet one today, mainly me and my younger sister hanging out (since it's her birthday today, too). The whole family and a few friends are coming out to dinner Saturday - which happens to be my oldest sister's birthday!!! lol
But I've been spoilt rotten, which is really nice - and apparently more presents to come, tomorrow and Saturday! I think I"ll turn 30 every year lol :-D

[[deleted user]]

For tomorrow, who here is going to the dawn service.



New Generation Veterans

We honour our old veterans, we honour them with pride
and read of all the horrors they have carried deep inside.
We know they served in Asia or New Guinea’s highland rains,
Vietnam or in Africa where, many men were slain.

We know that fateful landing on Gallipoli’s dark shore,
wherever Aussies fought, we know there are so many more,
but now a new young generation needs our help as well,
they too have been to war and suffer with their private hell.

Though losses are not classed as great, their fears are just the same
those electronic hidden bombs, still injure, kill or maim.
They fight against an enemy they find so hard to see
who mingle in the market place, then cause much tragedy.

Insurgents in Afghanistan hide in the rough terrain
or roaming in Iraq, where, wearing robes they look the same.
These suicide stealth bombers, don’t care who they hurt or kill,
then, with their own beliefs, they try to break our forces will.

Our fighting Aussie spirit shows on any foreign land,
they’re in the skies, they’re on the sea, or on the desert sand.
Now many are returning with the horrors they still see
and living with their nightmares, suffering bureaucracy.

I know on ANZAC day, we all remember with a tear,
but all vets young or old, they need our help throughout the year,
support and listen to their stories, when they do get told,
lets honour our new veterans, just like we do our old.



David J Delaney
10/02/2010 ©

A huge thank you goes to a young lady named Talitha Kalago, for without the discussion with her about this issue, my poem would probably not have been written.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Amber wrote: "Thanks Mish and Brenda :-) just having a quiet one today, mainly me and my younger sister hanging out (since it's her birthday today, too). The whole family and a few friends are coming out to dinn..."

Nice!!! Wow Amber, your Mum and Dad were clever to get/have you all on/around the same date;D

Presents sound great...let us know what books you get;P

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

David wrote: "For tomorrow, who here is going to the dawn service.



New Generation Veterans

We honour our old veterans, we honour them with pride
and read of all the horrors ..."

That is so poignant Dave...thanks:)

[Amber]

Brenda wrote: "Amber wrote: "Thanks Mish and Brenda :-) just having a quiet one today, mainly me and my younger sister hanging out (since it's her birthday today, too). The whole family and a few friends are comi..."

Lol yeah me and my three sisters are all within 12 days of each other... And I will certainly let you all know which books I get - I'm planning to raid the Book Depository and get a decent haul :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Amber wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Amber wrote: "Thanks Mish and Brenda :-) just having a quiet one today, mainly me and my younger sister hanging out (since it's her birthday today, too). The whole family and a few f..."

BD has an extra 10% off till 14th May, Amber;D (head on over to the birthday thread, you've some wishes there too!)

[Amber]

I didn't even know there was a birthday thread! I'll try to find it lol (and thank you!!)

[★ Jess]

Whoop! Just got my Jezabels tickets! June 2nd, sooo excited!
Its only a week and a bit after Florence + The Machine. Two of my favorite bands in the same fortnight. This will be amazing.

[[deleted user]]

After the commemorations & the parade, here is where we ended up...(-:

[Emily]

Nice! We were raining almost all day..

[[deleted user]]

And the water temp was 27deg....(-:

[Jessy]

David wrote: "And the water temp was 27deg....(-:"

I went swimming too yesterday it was such a lovely day!! Where did you guys go? We went up to Ellis Beach.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Beautiful pic Dave...where is it? Glad you had such lovely weather for the ANZAC day services! I'm jealous of such lovely water temps!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

★ Jess wrote: "Whoop! Just got my Jezabels tickets! June 2nd, sooo excited!
Its only a week and a bit after Florence + The Machine. Two of my favorite bands in the same fortnight. This will be amazing."

Awesome Jess! Not long to wait now;)

[Jessy]

Brenda wrote: "Beautiful pic Dave...where is it? Glad you had such lovely weather for the ANZAC day services! I'm jealous of such lovely water temps!!!"

I think it looks like Yorkeys Knob in Cairns but I could be wrong!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh, it's nice there!! When we were visiting Cairns & Port Douglas a couple of years ago, we went on the Sky Rail up to Kuranda, and could see Yorkeys Knob from way up high!! There was actually a cruise ship moored there on the day, and we met some of the people from the ship:)

[Jessy]

Oh that's cool!!! I haven't been down to the beach yet when theres a cruise liner moored I must go check out sometime!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

They're so massive up close!!

[[deleted user]]

Jessy wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Beautiful pic Dave...where is it? Glad you had such lovely weather for the ANZAC day services! I'm jealous of such lovely water temps!!!"

I think it looks like Yorkeys Knob in Cairn..."

Yes Jessy it was Ellis Beach, that big low tree next to the life guards hut on the southern side...(-:

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

David wrote: "Jessy wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Beautiful pic Dave...where is it? Glad you had such lovely weather for the ANZAC day services! I'm jealous of such lovely water temps!!!"

I think it looks like Yorke..."

So nice David:)

[[deleted user]]

It was beautiful Brenda...(-:

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

David wrote: "It was beautiful Brenda...(-:"

:)

[Margaret]

Just saying 'Hello', I'm Margaret, a writer from Sydney. I live with my husband Ronald Sharp, who created The Grand Organ in the Sydney Opera House, as well as organs in Knox Grammar, Perth Concert Hall, Wollongong Town Hall and others. Lately, he's added editing to his repertoire, and has left his stamp on our six published volumes.
We have a few pets. Our most recent addition is an eighteen month old Maltese named Chicki Rose, whom we adopted five months ago from the RSPCA. She is adorable, and so loving. We have two blue budgies, Albert and Victoria, who are little characters.
I love swimming, and have been a member of our local swimming club for thirty years. Currently our local river baths is out of action due to pollution, so we sometimes go to the sea-side instead, and take Chicki Rose. She is keen to see everything!
Ron and I love music, and we play piano and accordion, though not as often as we'd like.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

What a lovely introduction Margaret...welcome (even though I've chatted before!) Our introduction thread is here http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3... and that's how you'll meet others. But as you've already done your intro here, maybe you'd be interested in filling out a fun quiz... http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/4...

Enjoy browsing the threads, you'll find lots to interest you I'm sure, and if you need questions answered, there's lots of lovely people who can help you out!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Lol great minds think a like. :D"

Hahaha!!!!

[Margaret]

Here's my answers. Favourite:
Time of day: about 8a.m in summer, 11a.m. in winter.
Food: peaches in mango puree, with vanilla ice-cream.
Drink: fruit punch
Band: The Bandits Band (Australian group)
Actor: Colin Firth
Sport: swimming (I've competed for thirty years)
Car: Toyota
Animal: dog (just recently adopted my ninth)
Activity:too many to nominate! Swimming, reading, playing with our new dog, walking in good weather..
Collect: figurines, books.

[Jessy]

David wrote: "Jessy wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Beautiful pic Dave...where is it? Glad you had such lovely weather for the ANZAC day services! I'm jealous of such lovely water temps!!!"

I think it looks like Yorke..."

oh cool lol I probably walked past you lol

[[deleted user]]

soo who is getting splendour tickets?

I cant as I just spent all my money on black milk (www.blackmilkclothing.com)

[[deleted user]]

Received my autographed copy of 'Midnight Embers' by my friend & Poet Laureate of The City Of New Westminster, BC CANADA, Candice James.

http://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Embers...

WhoooHooo!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Midnight Embers by Candice James

There you go Dave! It's wonderful that you got an autographed copy:)

[★ Jess]

Melanie wrote: "soo who is getting splendour tickets?

I cant as I just spent all my money on black milk (www.blackmilkclothing.com)"

The lineup is AMAZING, but there is no way I can go. Also, Black Milk is equally as amazing, thank you so much for the link :)

[Margaret]

Interested in Sydney cover bands? Recently, the lead singer of the MO and ACE award nominated group, 'The Bandits', visited our home to talk about his music, and discuss guitar accessories with my organ-builder husband Ron. I've posted an article about this on my WordPress blog margaretlynettesharp, complete with a photo of Paul, me and ChickiRose, our Maltese. If you appreciate the music of the 60's to 80's, or even if you don't, why not have a look?A Taste of Life and Love in AustraliaThe Essence of Life and Love in Australia25 Stories of Life and Love in Australia25 Stories of Life and Love in Australia60 Questions, Insights and ReminiscencesLong and Short Australian Stories

[★ Jess]

This song & video clip, way to amazing to be hidden in the music thread: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awHWCo...

[Margaret]

I had a swim today at Ramsgate baths. A sunny day, but breezy by the sea. And I swam alone, the only other swimmer having gotten out just before I started. Shame winter draws closer, ever closer...

[Faye]

Hi I am feeling awful, I just put down a book that I just cannot read...this is not me at all...one of my favorite authors and I just could not get into it.
Am I bad? It is almost like I feel guilty ...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Margaret wrote: "I had a swim today at Ramsgate baths. A sunny day, but breezy by the sea. And I swam alone, the only other swimmer having gotten out just before I started. Shame winter draws closer, ever closer..."

How lovely...but I bet the wind was chilly! Soon you won't dip your toes in....

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Faye wrote: "Hi I am feeling awful, I just put down a book that I just cannot read...this is not me at all...one of my favorite authors and I just could not get into it.
Am I bad? It is almost like I feel guilt..."

What book was it Faye?

[Faye]

Margaret wrote: "Just saying 'Hello', I'm Margaret, a writer from Sydney. I live with my husband Ronald Sharp, who created The Grand Organ in the Sydney Opera House, as well as organs in Knox Grammar, Perth Concert..."
It is just the best when you save an animal from the pound, I have a beautiful pound puppy he has given us such love. He has been with us nearly 7 years. Well done.

[Faye]

Brenda wrote: "Faye wrote: "Hi I am feeling awful, I just put down a book that I just cannot read...this is not me at all...one of my favorite authors and I just could not get into it.
Am I bad? It is almost like..."
The new James Patterson "Guilty Wives" have you read it?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Faye wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Faye wrote: "Hi I am feeling awful, I just put down a book that I just cannot read...this is not me at all...one of my favorite authors and I just could not get into it.
Am I bad? It..."

Oh really Faye! I haven't read Guilty Wives, but I have it here...purchased it when it came out first! Oh dear!!! There have been a few bad reviews on James Patterson's latest books:(

[Danielle]

Ok, here goes, does anyone else wish there was a separate GR discussion page for "young adults"? Am I alone in wishing for a home page that isn't full of endless Hunger Games, Harry Potter & Anne of Green Gables discussions? I'm so glad I wasn't here for the Twilight phenomena, I probably would have lost my mind. That said, at least they are reading something. Yes I have read The Hunger Games trilogy, I'm not hating on the books, just the juvenile tone of the Home page.

[[deleted user]]

Danielle wrote: "Ok, here goes, does anyone else wish there was a separate GR discussion page for "young adults"? Am I alone in wishing for a home page that isn't full of endless Hunger Games, Harry Potter & Anne o..."

this group is really good http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/5...

they talk about all genres and to be honest I dont think I have had much converstaions about HG or Twilight or harry potter in that group, but found lots of good recs....hope that helps

[Margaret]

Just letting you know that 'The St George and Sutherland Shire Leader' yesterday published my letter that focused on the Australian Women Writers Challenge2012, and also mentioned The National Year of Reading 2012. Hope this brings more readers to the Challenge pages!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Danielle wrote: "Ok, here goes, does anyone else wish there was a separate GR discussion page for "young adults"? Am I alone in wishing for a home page that isn't full of endless Hunger Games, Harry Potter & Anne o..."

Danielle, is this not what you're wanting? http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/4...

This is a large discussion thread within Aussie Readers for YA. Have a browse, hopefully it'll suit you:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I just arrived home from an author meet and greet. I met Wendy James author of The Mistake which I read earlier this year, and loved. She also has other books published as well. She lives in Newcastle, and is a really lovely person! It was a pleasure to meet her.