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*pondering what I can make with a few porch lights, a rock & a couple of pot plants...*
Emily wrote: "*pondering what I can make with a few porch lights, a rock & a couple of pot plants...*"Performance art? :)
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Haha! So...it was you;P
*whistles and looks the other way while planning a new exhibition*
I feel quite sure I am innocent! Night :)
Poor people in the bushfires, here on southcoast we can smell strong smell of smoke and the smoke haze here is prominent, it must be from the Harrietville fires. Our thoughts ane with them.
Mark wrote: "Tracey wrote: "Mark wrote: "Tracey wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Absolutely beautiful, beautiful heavy and steady rain here at the moment! It's been light and sprinkly all night, now it's really heavy! I ..."Said it before - love your style Mark :) I remember reading 'The Old Man and The Sea' in high school and even though I knew, well at least, I was TOLD, it was a classic I just didn't see it myself. Never bothered with Hemingway since.
Just a wondering... my Mum used to have a beautiful [well actually it was fairly plain in truth] cactus that would bloom stunning, delicate white flowers but only at night. It was my Mum's favourite plant in the garden and I've looked after it with far more attention than I've ever paid to anything in the garden but recently someone poisoned it - at least that's the only explanation I have. It literally went from perfect health one day to completely dead yellow stems almost overnight. I'm pretty devastated by the loss and would love to replace it but I cannot, for the life of me, think of the name. I went to the nursery and the guy just looked at me like I was nuts.
Any one know what I'm talking about?
Thanks, Tracey. Hemingway's 100-word vocabulary, macho ethos, and apparent inability to construct a compound sentence have always maddened me.Could your cactus have been a cereus? They bloom at night and do have white flowers (though it can vary, depending on the variety). Hylocereus undatus flower:
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Wow Michael! My Dad lived and worked in Woomera back before he married my Mum...
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Victorians are still in trouble, the poor things! How I wish it was all over!
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Could your cactus have been a cereus? They bloom a..."
That's a gorgeous flower Mark. Hopefully it will be the one Tracey is looking for. We had a look in our garden book, but there are so many cactus plants that's it's nearly impossible if you don't know what you're looking for!
Just coming to rant about Melbournes ridiculous price for rego and car insurance :(
and the fact that the people Im currently with do cover people in Melbourne :(
and the fact that the people Im currently with do cover people in Melbourne :(
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Dad worked on the Woomera Rocket Range Michael, and helped with the building of the workers' huts there...
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Just letting you know that Shelleyrae has listed all the Australia Day Blog Hop participants. For a chance to enter giveaways, and see lots of Aussie blogs, here's the link to Book'd out. http://bookdout.wordpress.com/
Brenda wrote: "Mark wrote: "Thanks, Tracey. Hemingway's 100-word vocabulary, macho ethos, and apparent inability to construct a compound sentence have always maddened me.Could your cactus have ...That's a gorgeous flower Mark. Hopefully it will be the one Tracey is looking for. We had a look in our garden book, but there are so many cactus plants that's it's nearly impossible if you don't know what you're looking for! a ...? ..."
Yes, I don't have any cacti, nor is there any place to plant one in the asphalt of the parking lot of the complex, here :) , but if the cereus flower were an independent bloom, I wouldn't mind having some in a pot. :) Cacti are infinite in variety, even here, so this was just sort of an informed random guess, based on one of the few types I'm personally familiar with.
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Thanks Margaret...I have entered HEAPS of the giveaways;P Do hope I win at least one!!
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Could your cactus have ..."
It's certainly a beautiful flower Mark!
Mark wrote: "Thanks, Tracey. Hemingway's 100-word vocabulary, macho ethos, and apparent inability to construct a compound sentence have always maddened me.Could your cactus have been a cereus? They bloom a..."
Much kisses and hugs Mark - you found it!!!! I'm so happy because it was one of those special mother/daughter things that Mum and I shared before she passed - sounds strange, I know, but neither Mum nor I were/are ever what you'd call normal :)
Robbie's [the hubby] is headed for the nursery as we speak, so to speak, to either purchase or order one for me... I can hardly wait to have this beauty once more. Although this time instead of having the pot at my front door I think I'll put it in the back yard - that way Robbie and I can still enjoy it without risking some utter b@#$%@&^ poisoning it again!
No other news of any excitement except that it's started raining and looks as though it is definitely set in for a while. Typical really because today's washing day and I've got a lot of clothes that need washing lol ;)
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Tracey wrote: "Mark wrote: "Thanks, Tracey. Hemingway's 100-word vocabulary, macho ethos, and apparent inability to construct a compound sentence have always maddened me.Could your cactus have been a cereus? ..."
Thanks, Tracey. I'm really delighted that I guessed right, the more so because it means something to you. I hope Robbie finds a nice one.
Melanie wrote: "Just coming to rant about Melbournes ridiculous price for rego and car insurance :( "I used to complain about the price of car regos until a friend of mine was involved in a serious accident. She had to get metal pins in her arms and leg and was in hospital for some time and quite a bit of rehab. The insurance you get with your rego paid for it ALL!
As long as you're not drunk or on drugs when you are in a motor vehicle accident your rego gives you insurance. It would have cost her many thousands of dollars otherwise (Medicare does not cover all of that).
I have never once complained about paying/the cost of rego since then.
Rego is high, I agree, but good point Emily. However, I do think that rego should be able to be paid in small amounts ahead of time, such as your utility accounts. You know so much per week, month etc. Times are tough on families at the moment, they should work out some type of payment system.
That's a good idea. It could be like rates where you can choose to pay a lump sum or once a month etc.
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Kicking back in Bunaken Beach Resort (Indonesia). Diving sites here are beautiful.
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Nice!!!
Emily wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Just coming to rant about Melbournes ridiculous price for rego and car insurance :( "
I used to complain about the price of car regos until a friend of mine was involved in a serio..."
Yes but it shouldnt cost me twice as much to register my car in VIC as it does in QLD I dont mind paying just not quite so much!
I used to complain about the price of car regos until a friend of mine was involved in a serio..."
Yes but it shouldnt cost me twice as much to register my car in VIC as it does in QLD I dont mind paying just not quite so much!
Mark wrote: "Tracey wrote: "Mark wrote: "Thanks, Tracey. Hemingway's 100-word vocabulary, macho ethos, and apparent inability to construct a compound sentence have always maddened me.Could your cactus have ..."
They didn't have one in stock but it will be there by next Tuesday - I can hardly wait. Thank you so much Mark - your guess lifted my spirits enormously :)
As for Rego - I agree there should be some kind of plan available to pay it in smaller amounts throughout the year. I'm chronic for forgetting about it until the notice comes and then it's a scramble to pay the bill on time. You'd think I'd learn but not so much ???
Raining again today which is nice. The kittens are getting unbelievably adventurous and playful - which is cute until they start climbing in and out of my display cabinet. It's a beautiful cabinet but it's made up of smaller and larger compartments which the kittens think is an ideal playground. I've had to find a hideaway for all my expensive artwork/statues etc that were on display which is not an ideal solution - I'll think of something eventually :)
I can't believe I almost forgot! Happy Australia Day everyone :)
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And to you Tracey:) Did you notice I finished your book?
This is rather random but I just wanted to share some news with my fellow Goodreaders. I am back in the workforce, part time only, after 9 years, 3 months and 19 days of being a stay at home Mum. I'm a bit ambivalent about it but it means more disposable income that I can spend on buying books!!!
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Congratulations Elaine! That is wonderful news:) Enjoy!!
Elaine wrote: "This is rather random but I just wanted to share some news with my fellow Goodreaders. I am back in the workforce, part time only, after 9 years, 3 months and 19 days of being a stay at home Mum. I..."That is so exciting - congrats! What will you be doing?
Thanks Brenda. I'm trying to see all the positives. I think it's just a case of gaining confidence again. Retail, Li.I'm working part time in a Gifts and Homewares shop, which is quite a pleasant way to ease into it after all those years of being at home.
Elaine wrote: "Thanks Brenda. I'm trying to see all the positives. I think it's just a case of gaining confidence again. Retail, Li.I'm working part time in a Gifts and Homewares shop, which is quite a pleasant ..."Sounds great! Don't be nervous, after a week or so you'll feel like you never stopped in the first place! Enjoy!
Li wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Thanks Brenda. I'm trying to see all the positives. I think it's just a case of gaining confidence again. Retail, Li.I'm working part time in a Gifts and Homewares shop, which is qui..."Thanks, Li. It is just nerves and I know once I get over that I will enjoy it.
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The major floods in Queensland were in mid-Jan 2011. And no, not a good time again for people of central coastal & northern Queensland... And people up around Bundaberg have had their homes ripped apart by gusting winds. I'm only in Brisbane, but even here the winds are rather alarming. I've reschedued any plans to go out and am curled up with a book , my phone and my Goodreads app!
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You'll be great Elaine! A gift shop is the perfect way to go, and you'd best be careful...you'll spend your hard earned cash on the products in your shop:) Do you start this week?
Wow - you're going to be getting flooding from Qld, Brenda?? Where are you? Are you in Newcastle? The river system is a strange one, isn't it?! And yes, it is still humid, but at least there's no blazing sun and there's plenty of moving air - a bit beyond what I would call a breeze, but at least it helps with the humidity...!
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Yes in Newcastle Kathryn. We got a lot of the rain and excess water in 2011, and it has been predicted as 'flooding rains' for here as well...the water is already over half way across our back patio heading toward the back door. Which is fine at the moment, as we step up to the door, and it's just 'wet' not 'flowing'. Our worst experience with water in the back patio was back in 2007 when the Pasha Bulka ran aground...everyone probably remembers that! And we are a LONG way in from the coast....about 25 min drive..
Good luck, Brenda! Hope the water stays outside your house! Wish we could send some of this rain (although not the wind) up to Mt Isa - a friend tells me there's a severe bushfire warning and a temp of 42 deg :-(
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Thanks Kathryn...I'm sure we'll be fine:) It's unbelievable the contrasts in this country! Hope your friend is ok too.
Elaine wrote: "This is rather random but I just wanted to share some news with my fellow Goodreaders. I am back in the workforce, part time only, after 9 years, 3 months and 19 days of being a stay at home Mum. I..."Good for you Elaine. Enjoy and try not to spend all that hard earned cash on books.
Brenda wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Wow - you're going to be getting flooding from Qld, Brenda?? Where are you? Are you in Newcastle? The river system is a strange one, isn't it?! And yes, it is still humid, but at le..."Hope you don't get the floods Brenda. We have just had nice soaking rain here, but now it's stopped it has left it muggy.
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It's still raining quite steadily...has been raining since mid yesterday...
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That may be true, Tracey, but I'd hate reading the works of an author who wasn't! :) (though, truth be told, I've harboured suspicions concerning some pretty famous authors, that they could not possibly have read much more than an aspirin label and the back of a cereal box :)). Naturally, I will forbear *cough*Hemingway*cough* to name the authors in question. :)