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[Alice]

Thanks for replying Kiera. I only write this because my dad hit me quite badly when I was a child and he was the "get into fight with males super-macho, tall and powerful type." He was a resilient person not weak and also intelligent. A professor and, no not weak he worked his way up from poverty just had a cruel,nasty side and a sweet one too. I've forgiven him which feels right.

[Marianne]

Kiera wrote: "Thanks for all the kind words everyone. I think I am going to be alright. I am very intelligent and I want to be more independent, which is already quite easy. But its only been two weeks. Hopefull..."

Keira, remember all our thoughts are with you. Don't hesitate to call on your good friends, and stay strong! Best of luck!

[Marianne]

It was bound to happen.....I've had my new car six weeks today, and just scraped the wheel against the kerb, ouch! Oh well.

[Alice]

I don't mean Kiera should forgive her husband though. My dad earned his forgiveness. I hated him for two years.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "It was bound to happen.....I've had my new car six weeks today, and just scraped the wheel against the kerb, ouch! Oh well."

Oh dear:( Never mind Marianne...I did the exact same thing with our new car too...easy to do!

[K]

Alice wrote: "I don't mean Kiera should forgive her husband though. My dad earned his forgiveness. I hated him for two years."

I try not to hold grudges these days, but no I can't forgive him yet. I may never forgive him for THAT. But it was only two weeks ago and I am extremely adamant that I don't want to be in a relationship with him anymore. I just feel better without him around. As I said on an earlier post, I have NEVER lived by myself and I think this is a great opportunity for me to learn to be properly independent and autonomous and I am really looking forward to my life moving forward as a single woman. I have already put in for a transfer, so sometime within the next 5 months I will be GONE. There's absolutely nothing he can do about it. I can't wait. I'm trying to get to a Bunnings store down in the New England somewhere so that I can live near my mum's family. I love it down there and it's very cheap for a single lady on a low wage to live there.

[Suz]

Kiera wrote: "Hey all! I haven't been around much lately, as I have broken my marriage off with my husband after he hit me a couple of weeks ago. I've never been so scared! I hightailed it all of two hours away ..."

Well we missed you Keira, and I hope you can look onwards and upwards. I'm very sorry this has happened to you.

[Dale]

Marianne wrote: "It was bound to happen.....I've had my new car six weeks today, and just scraped the wheel against the kerb, ouch! Oh well."

That's a shame Marianne.

[Leonie]

Well done for leaving, Kiera. It's so important that you're safe and away from him now.

And to answer an earlier question - yes there are wonderful non-controlling/manipulating men in the world. One day, when you're ready, I hope you meet one of them.

[Sally906]

Leonie wrote: "Well done for leaving, Kiera. It's so important that you're safe and away from him now.

And to answer an earlier question - yes there are wonderful non-controlling/manipulating men in the world. One day, when you're ready, I hope you meet one of them. ..."

Yep - I got me one - and he reads too - bonus :)

Keira make sure you go to counselling - to give you the tools to cope, you will have bad days but they will get less.

[Marianne]

be careful what you say online: you never know who is reading....

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Marianne wrote: "be careful what you say online: you never know who is reading...."

I agree with you Marianne.

[Dale]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Marianne wrote: "be careful what you say online: you never know who is reading...."

I agree with you Marianne."

Same.Because once it is out there there is no recalling it and we have no control over who reads things..

[Dale]

From A Book Lover's Calendar and Journal I liked this quote from yesterday 'You see, one of the best things about reading is that you'll always have something to think about when you're not reading.' James Patterson. This is especially true when you have just read a book like Wonder

[Suz]

Dale wrote: "From A Book Lover's Calendar and Journal I liked this quote from yesterday 'You see, one of the best things about reading is that you'll always have something to think about when yo..."

Dale, you've reminded me this is a good book to purchase as a gift.

[Dale]

Yes, I agree Suzanne.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well we went to Hanging Rock this morning - what a huge waste of time that was! We arrived just after 10am - the cafe and information centre didn't open until 11am. We went to drive around for a look (thinking we'd fill in time) and the road was closed! So we found a worker who let us out again ($10 per car to exit!) The biggest ripoff I've seen in awhile!

So off to Bendigo we went - called into Castlemaine on the way, then lunched and shopped (for warmer clothes) in Bendigo and arrived home about an hour ago...

[Dale]

How disappointing Brenda. And here we all were expecting a big adventure. What a rip off.

[Sally906]

That is terrible Brenda.

In all seriousness if you have a reciept from the man you paid - I would be writing and asking for a refund of the $10 as the road was closed so you didn't see anything. They can't charge you for something you haven't done. Do a copy of the reciept - or quote the reciept number - but they shouldn't have charged you

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "Well we went to Hanging Rock this morning - what a huge waste of time that was! We arrived just after 10am - the cafe and information centre didn't open until 11am. We went to drive around for a lo..."

Oh bummer Brenda!! The book was better! At least you getting to see the sights, and looks like lovely accomodation :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "That is terrible Brenda.

In all seriousness if you have a reciept from the man you paid - I would be writing and asking for a refund of the $10 as the road was closed so you didn't see anything. ..."

No we hadn't paid Sally - they let you in, but won't let you out until you pay the $10!!! That's why I found the worker who let us out without paying the fee....

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "How disappointing Brenda. And here we all were expecting a big adventure. What a rip off."

And yes Dale, terribly disappointing! I was looking forward to it very much:(

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: "No we hadn't paid Sally - they let you in, but won't let you out until you pay the $10!!! That's why I found the worker who let us out without paying the fee...."

Oh sorry - I read the brackets as that was how much you had to pay. I'll go back to my corner now ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Well we went to Hanging Rock this morning - what a huge waste of time that was! We arrived just after 10am - the cafe and information centre didn't open until 11am. We went to drive ..."

Yes we are certainly seeing a fair bit, which we're very much enjoying! The accommodation is delightful...kangaroos each night around our villa, and this morning there was another family out the side enjoying their breakfast:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Brenda wrote: "No we hadn't paid Sally - they let you in, but won't let you out until you pay the $10!!! That's why I found the worker who let us out without paying the fee...."

Oh sorry - I read ..."

That was how much we should have paid;) And no, don't go to that corner...

[Suz]

No, no corners for any of us! Oh no Brenda, what a disappointment. Do you like shopping? That would have been my consolation prize, any excuse ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

We actually bought winter clothing as it's so much cooler than home, and I hadn't brought enough;) Thought it'd be warmer so there'll be a fair amount of unworn clothing unless the weather changes!!

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "We actually bought winter clothing as it's so much cooler than home, and I hadn't brought enough;) Thought it'd be warmer so there'll be a fair amount of unworn clothing unless the weather changes!!"

Maybe you'll get warmer weather in Adelaide Brenda? Mind you it was quite warm here in Melbourne yesterday and today. Shame about Hanging Rock,although a friend did tell me that you now have to pay to enter/leave the park. That's a rip off. We went years ago to a harvest festival and it was great...no parking fees and we got to walk up into the rocks. They really are an amazing formation and quite eerie too. I am disappointed for you that you couldn't climb up into the rocks and see the "hanging rock" among others. :(

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "We actually bought winter clothing as it's so much cooler than home, and I hadn't brought enough;) Thought it'd be warmer so there'll be a fair amount of unworn clothing unless the w..."

Never mind - it seems to be the same everywhere now - very money hungry!!

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "We actually bought winter clothing as it's so much cooler than home, and I hadn't brought enough;) Thought it'd be warmer so there'll be a fair amount of unworn clothi..."

Yes that's true. I guess if they are using the funds to maintain the parks/wildlife etc then it's for a good cause but if not well....I know we had to get a pass to visit all the national parks in Tassie but it all goes towards their upkeep so didn't begrudge it. But I would have thought Hanging Rock was different but then again what do I know.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL!! More than most I'd guess Elaine!

[Sally906]

HEEEELLLOOOOOOOOO - anybody there? ere...ere...ere

here is the sound of one hand clapping

did you hear?

[Carolyn]

HELLO Sally! I can hear you all the way down in Sydney. Don't know where the EBs were this morning. Maybe sleeping in?

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Belated good mornings to all!!! I have been finishing off my latest read...Can You Keep a Secret?...just finished it, and hmmmm! Not sure what to make of it just yet?!? :[

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sally906 wrote: "HEEEELLLOOOOOOOOO - anybody there? ere...ere...ere

here is the sound of one hand clapping

did you hear?"

Hi Sally! I was deep in book when you scared the daylights outa me with that shout :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I was snuggled up in bed (9c!) reading my latest;)

[Carolyn]

I'm at work having my coffee and generally messing around with email/GR until 9am (oops that's now!)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL! Go Carolyn;)

[Sally906]

Lucky Brenda - would give my right arm to be snuggled in cool temperatures.

About to start work myself Carolyn - 10 more mins


Sorry Julie - didn't mean to scare you

[Leonie]

I've just sat down to check my emails after my walk and shower. Hi Sally!

[Sally906]

Leonie wrote: "I've just sat down to check my emails after my walk and shower. Hi Sally!"

Hi Leonie :)

mind you now I've shaken Aussie Readers awake - I might disappear now to start work!!!

Doing research figures today for a National Inquiry - deadline this afternoon and I am only half way through my database search!!!

***sigh*** no reading and lots of Coffee in my future today :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sally906 wrote: "Leonie wrote: "I've just sat down to check my emails after my walk and shower. Hi Sally!"

Hi Leonie :)

mind you now I've shaken Aussie Readers awake - I might disappear now to start work!!!

Doin..."

Sounds fascinating Sally, good luck with it ;)

[Regina]

Brenda enjoy those cool temperatures for me. It's sticky and yucky here in the Hunter/Newcastle.

[Leonie]

Regina wrote: "Brenda enjoy those cool temperatures for me. It's sticky and yucky here in the Hunter/Newcastle."

It sure is! It's 33 here in Muswellbrook!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh my goodness!!! 12c here in Kyneton today with talk of snow on Thursday:( The wind is icy! We've been out and about this morning and hubby is "freezing" (his word). Mine is "it's a bit fresh;)"

Personally I don't miss the heat and humidity one little bit!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Leonie wrote: "I've just sat down to check my emails after my walk and shower. Hi Sally!"

Hi Leonie :)

mind you now I've shaken Aussie Readers awake - I might disappear now to start work!!!

Doin..."

Good luck Sally!! At least the deadline will be over when you go home from work tonight:)

[Veronica ⭐️]

Brenda wrote: "Oh my goodness!!! 12c here in Kyneton today with talk of snow on Thursday:( The wind is icy! We've been out and about this morning and hubby is "freezing" (his word). Mine is "it's a bit fresh;)"

..."

I agree with your hubby, 12c is freezing. It's raining in Sydney now but still warm.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Veronica wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Oh my goodness!!! 12c here in Kyneton today with talk of snow on Thursday:( The wind is icy! We've been out and about this morning and hubby is "freezing" (his word). Mine is "it's a..."

LOL! Yes it is Veronica, but I would still prefer it to 85% humidity!!!

[Marianne]

It's not cold here, but lots of rain and I decided to do a slow-cooker meal tomorrow. I was at the checkout with my veggies, the guy in front spotted my onions and cleverly (he thought) said "I've never hurt an onion but they always make me cry".
I said "well, that can't be right, because they only make you cry IF you hurt them."
Anyway, beef & veggie stew tomorrow.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Veronica wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Oh my goodness!!! 12c here in Kyneton today with talk of snow on Thursday:( The wind is icy! We've been out and about this morning and hubby is "freezing" (his word)..."

It's like a sauna in Sydney today. And the thunder keeps rolling around.