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[Leonie]

Michael wrote: "There are four camels she does the trip with along with a dog and they go through about her learning how to break and train them before making her trip. That would of been quite a trip Leonie. Seem..."

When I look back, Michael, I think about all of the stuff I'd never have experienced if I hadn't lived and worked in a remote area. I know what it was like with eight camels and two people, with a vehicle and a dog, and I admire Robyn immensely to make such a trek alone in such a remote area. I know she did have some company on occasion, but in the end she travelled a very long way, all by herself.

Our trip was definitely an adventure, and there are all kinds of incidents and images that I still think about. I have some photos stashed away somewhere - there's a favourite one of camels on the beach at Cossack that I must pull out.

There's nothing like being in the Pilbara somewhere far from any light source in the middle of winter when it's freezing, and lying in your swag, looking up at that great expanse of star speckled sky. The Pilbara has such a special smell of spinifex and mulga and red dirt, and the inland air is so dry and crisp.

And now I'm feeling nostalgic and slightly homesick...

[B the BookAddict]

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Leonie wrote: "Michael wrote: "There are four camels she does the trip with along with a dog and they go through about her learning how to break and train them before making her trip. That would of been quite a t..."

Great story Leonie:) And memories are great to make you nostalgic aren't they!

[B the BookAddict]

Amazon's List 100 Books To Read In A Lifetime

http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=amb_link_...

[Rachael]

Bette Book Babble wrote: "Amazon's List 100 Books To Read In A Lifetime

http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=amb_link_......"

Oh dear ... thanks ... but now I have had to add even more books to my list - will I ever get them all read?!

[Michael]

Bette Book Babble wrote: "Amazon's List 100 Books To Read In A Lifetime

http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=amb_link_......"

I've only read 42 of the books, but what an odd list.

[B the BookAddict]

Michael wrote: "An article about a city in China that was built to house 1 million people but has just 2% of that living there. What a waste an apparently there are more cities like that in China.

http://www.gizm..."

empty city but fully stocked brothels??? go figure!

[Marianne]

just realised I have been on GR for 3 years!! Wow, time flies, I must be having so much fun....

[Leonie]

Michael wrote: "Bette Book Babble wrote: "Amazon's List 100 Books To Read In A Lifetime

http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=amb_link_......"

You've done better than I have Michael - I've only read 20 or so, but I agree, it's an odd list.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "just realised I have been on GR for 3 years!! Wow, time flies, I must be having so much fun...."

You must have been Marianne! I realized earlier on in the year that I have been moderating for 3 years:) Beginning of February was my 3yr anniversary!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

And today is my husband and my 34th wedding anniversary:) We've been out and about and have had a good day...wonder if we'll manage another 34?? Boy we'll be a pair of cranky old ...... if we do! lol

[Leonie]

Brenda wrote: "And today is my husband and my 34th wedding anniversary:) We've been out and about and have had a good day...wonder if we'll manage another 34?? Boy we'll be a pair of cranky old ...... if we do! lol"

Happy wedding anniversary, Brenda!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Leonie:)

[Vicki]

Happy wedding anniversary, Brenda! You're doing well. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Vicki;)

[Kathryn]

Congratulations, Brenda! And yes, here's to another 34 years!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Kathryn! We will see what we can do;) lol

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "And today is my husband and my 34th wedding anniversary:) We've been out and about and have had a good day...wonder if we'll manage another 34?? Boy we'll be a pair of cranky old ...... if we do! lol"

Congratulations! If you got this far, another 34 will be a snap for you!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha! Thanks Marianne!

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "Haha! Thanks Marianne!"

Yes, hubby and I are coming up for 30 next month.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Haha! Thanks Marianne!"

Yes, hubby and I are coming up for 30 next month."

That's a big one too:) Good for you!

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: "And today is my husband and my 34th wedding anniversary:) We've been out and about and have had a good day...wonder if we'll manage another 34?? Boy we'll be a pair of cranky old ...... if we do! lol"

Happy Anniversary Brenda - congratulations :)

[Sally906]

Marianne wrote: "just realised I have been on GR for 3 years!! Wow, time flies, I must be having so much fun...."

And happy 3rd goodreads anniversary to you :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Brenda wrote: "And today is my husband and my 34th wedding anniversary:) We've been out and about and have had a good day...wonder if we'll manage another 34?? Boy we'll be a pair of cranky old ......"

Thanks Sally:)

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "And today is my husband and my 34th wedding anniversary:) We've been out and about and have had a good day...wonder if we'll manage another 34?? Boy we'll be a pair of cranky old ...... if we do! lol"

That's wonderful Brenda. Happy Anniversary for both...wedding and GR. Here's to the next 34 and many more here at GR too. xx

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Elaine:) Hopefully lots more of both - yes!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Michael :) We enjoyed one of those today!

[Marianne]

Sally906 wrote: "Marianne wrote: "just realised I have been on GR for 3 years!! Wow, time flies, I must be having so much fun...."

And happy 3rd goodreads anniversary to you :)"

thanks, Sally

[B the BookAddict]

Congrats, Brenda and Marianne:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Bette!

[Sharon]

Did anyone watch 60 minutes tonight? The story on Daniel Morcombe. What a truly amazing, strong, and inspiring family.

[Elaine]

I recorded it Sharon so will try to watch it tomorrow. It's heartbreaking but I'm so glad they've caught him. I don't know how many more horrible things need to happen before our justice system locks up people like this for good.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I couldn't watch it Sharon. I'm totally amazing and inspired by their courage and strength, but I couldn't watch it!

[Sharon]

Elaine wrote: "I recorded it Sharon so will try to watch it tomorrow. It's heartbreaking but I'm so glad they've caught him. I don't know how many more horrible things need to happen before our justice system loc..."

I totally agree with you Elaine.

[Elaine]

On a cheerier note I just have to share this although not really book related. My children just bought me an early birthday present. Tickets to see Lisa Marie Presley in concert. I'm a massive Elvis Presley fan so to be able to see his baby girl live in concert is huge for me. I'm very excited.

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "I couldn't watch it Sharon. I'm totally amazing and inspired by their courage and strength, but I couldn't watch it!"

Fully understandable Brenda. It certainly was a hard interview to watch.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "On a cheerier note I just have to share this although not really book related. My children just bought me an early birthday present. Tickets to see Lisa Marie Presley in concert. I'm a massive Elvi..."

OMG Elaine! How fantastic! Is she coming to Australia? I hadn't heard...

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "On a cheerier note I just have to share this although not really book related. My children just bought me an early birthday present. Tickets to see Lisa Marie Presley in concert. I'm..."

Yes she is Brenda. I only found out today from a friend who's going. I hadn't heard anything about it or perhaps I missed it as I do get emails from Ticketmaster. She's only doing one concert here in Melbourne on 25th March. Our seats are right in the back which normally I would hate but there were only a few left so I guess I'm just happy to be going. Her music is totally different to her Dad's but to see her in the flesh will be awesome!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "On a cheerier note I just have to share this although not really book related. My children just bought me an early birthday present. Tickets to see Lisa Marie Presley ..."

Wow! So soon too...you will really enjoy it, and usually there are big screens on each side of the stage to look at as well. Enjoy Elaine!

[Elaine]

Thanks Brenda. I'm sure I will. I'm going to take my binoculars but I'm sure you're right. There are always big screens at these concerts and also this is at the Arts centre which isn't as big a venue as some of the others.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You won't be able to sleep from excitement come the 24th March! Not long to wait;)

[B the BookAddict]

Elaine wrote: "On a cheerier note I just have to share this although not really book related. My children just bought me an early birthday present. Tickets to see Lisa Marie Presley in concert. I'm a massive Elvi..."

Just for you, Elaine!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhTPUG...

[B the BookAddict]

Guaranteed to make you smile; for everyone to enjoy!

http://theilovedogssite.com/this-dog-...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wow Michael that is amazing! How much patience has the artist - and how incredible that the woman can stay motionless for so long!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bette Book Babble wrote: "Guaranteed to make you smile; for everyone to enjoy!

http://theilovedogssite.com/this-dog-......"

I couldn't get this one to load Bette:(

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I couldn't pick it for anything but a bird until I looked at the link Michael!

[Elaine]

Bette Book Babble wrote: "Elaine wrote: "On a cheerier note I just have to share this although not really book related. My children just bought me an early birthday present. Tickets to see Lisa Marie Presley in concert. I'm..."

Thank you. I know I've seen it before Bette. Isn't it beautiful? Very moving and emotional. I don't think she'll do something like that at her concert but how amazing if she does. I won't be able to contain myself. I'll be a blubbering mess!!! That song gets me every time anyway but to have Lisa Marie sing it with her Dad that's really special.

[Elaine]

Michael wrote: "I couldn't get it to load either Brenda. :/

That sure was amazing . I initially thought it was a parrot first up. You really need to look at it carefully to see what it really is."

It is awesome Michael. It definitely does look like a parrot and I would have argued black and blue that that's what it is. Couldn't see anything else until I looked at the link. Amazing!!!

[Vicki]

Michael wrote: "Incase your thinking, no this is not a parrot on a log.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/artic...

Very clever."

Incredible.

[Vicki]

Bette Book Babble wrote: "Guaranteed to make you smile; for everyone to enjoy!

http://theilovedogssite.com/this-dog-......"

Love it. The cat is not amused. :)