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[Carolyn]

Wow! Just watched the amazing footage of the police rescue helicopter and ground crew finding the missing 11y old autistic boy, Luke Shambrook, lost in the Victorian bush for 4 days. Amazing and such good news for his family that he's been found alive and reasonably well after 4 cold nights on his own.

[Ashley]

Carolyn wrote: "Wow! Just watched the amazing footage of the police rescue helicopter and ground crew finding the missing 11y old autistic boy, Luke Shambrook, lost in the Victorian bush for 4 days. Amazing and su..."

Amazing, huh? 4 days must have been pretty brutal for the poor guy too.

[Dale]

Well done to the police resue.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "Wow! Just watched the amazing footage of the police rescue helicopter and ground crew finding the missing 11y old autistic boy, Luke Shambrook, lost in the Victorian bush for 4 days. Amazing and su..."

We just watched it on the news too - didn't know about it until then and we were both blown away! So fantastic - a result that we certainly didn't expect because of the weather that's been about for the past 4-5 days! The police and the volunteers who didn't give up are to be commended, that's for sure!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

We arrived in Swan Hill around 4.30 - long day but a good trip. Freezing weather with not ideal driving conditions but we're cosy now with the heating on high;)

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "We arrived in Swan Hill around 4.30 - long day but a good trip. Freezing weather with not ideal driving conditions but we're cosy now with the heating on high;)"

Hope you both enjoy your stay and can relax and recover a bit Brenda before you continue your trip. Swan Hill is a gorgeous little town albeit a little chilly at the moment.

[Elaine]

Carolyn wrote: "Wow! Just watched the amazing footage of the police rescue helicopter and ground crew finding the missing 11y old autistic boy, Luke Shambrook, lost in the Victorian bush for 4 days. Amazing and su..."

That is truly a wonderful outcome Carolyn and a relief for everyone involved. Hopefully he can fully recover from the experience and not be too traumatised by it.

[Elaine]

Kathryn wrote: "I've been away at a music festival since Thursday evening and not checking GR/emails, so have a bit to catch up on - you guys have been very busy in this thread, so I'm not going to read all the po..."

Welcome back Kathryn. Look forward to hearing more about your experiences at the festival. I'm sure there were some great moments in spite of the mud.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "We arrived in Swan Hill around 4.30 - long day but a good trip. Freezing weather with not ideal driving conditions but we're cosy now with the heating on high;)"

Hope you both enjoy..."

Thanks Elaine - it's definitely a "little" chilly;)

[Kathryn]

Elaine wrote: "Welcome back Kathryn. Look forward to hearing more about your experiences at the festival. I'm sure there were some great moments in spite of the mud...."

Yes, there certainly were, Elaine. There is generally a wonderful community atmosphere at Easterfest and that was still the case this year. I didn't wander around the festival much (the mud deterred me!), but I enjoyed heading into town on Saturday and Sunday where there were markets in the main street and artists performing throughout town. And the Easter Sunday service at the festival was quite special as well.

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "We arrived in Swan Hill around 4.30 - long day but a good trip. Freezing weather with not ideal driving conditions but we're cosy now with the heating on high;)..."

How are your toes going, Brenda? Are they healing OK?

It's still quite warm here in Brisbane (although lower temps are forecast), so I'm a bit jealous of your freezing weather and need for heating!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My foot is pretty much 100% now Kathryn, thanks:) I have finished the antibiotics and realize how incredibly lucky I have been with it all. The Royal Adelaide emergency staff were wonderful - I'm very grateful to them all:)

[Suz]

Carolyn wrote: "Wow! Just watched the amazing footage of the police rescue helicopter and ground crew finding the missing 11y old autistic boy, Luke Shambrook, lost in the Victorian bush for 4 days. Amazing and su..."

I feel silly saying I didn't know this yet - but thanks for telling me/us!

[Marianne]

On a VERY crowded train to attend the Kate Grenville lunch.....

[Regina]

Carolyn wrote: "Wow! Just watched the amazing footage of the police rescue helicopter and ground crew finding the missing 11y old autistic boy, Luke Shambrook, lost in the Victorian bush for 4 days. Amazing and su..."

I cried. My nearly 12 year old son is severely autistic, and this is one of my worst fears. So often when lower functioning autistic children go missing they are found drowned (they love water, generalisation I know, but I am yet to meet an autistic child in my sphere who doesn't love water). They are so quick, turn your back for literally 10secs and they can be gone. 'oh my god, he is so quick!' is often used by others when talking about my son.

So yeah I was extra happy to hear the good news.

[Marianne]

Now sipping bubbly while waiting for my cousin to turn up, wonder what the poor people are doing today.......

[Suz]

Good stuff Marianne ;) It's great service there. Enjoy!!

[Vicki]

Marianne wrote: "Now sipping bubbly while waiting for my cousin to turn up, wonder what the poor people are doing today......."

It's all right for some. :)

Enjoy, Marianne!

[Carolyn]

Regina wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Wow! Just watched the amazing footage of the police rescue helicopter and ground crew finding the missing 11y old autistic boy, Luke Shambrook, lost in the Victorian bush for 4 days..."

I think it's every parent's worst fear Regina, but must be especially difficult knowing your child isn't able to look after himself and would be so terrified. That's one family that must have gone through hell for four days. Just miraculous that he was found!

[Carolyn]

Marianne wrote: "Now sipping bubbly while waiting for my cousin to turn up, wonder what the poor people are doing today......."

Haha Marianne! Enjoy yourself!

[Marianne]

Now sitting on a windy Wolli Creek station waiting for the train home. Excellent lunch, got my books signed, got a photo, will post that when I get home, but Dale, I forgot to mention the passage with the peas out of the colander. Senior moment, was concentrating on getting a photo.....

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Glad you had fun Marianne:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Marianne wrote: "Now sitting on a windy Wolli Creek station waiting for the train home. Excellent lunch, got my books signed, got a photo, will post that when I get home, but Dale, I forgot to mention the passage w..."

Marianne I just returned from the city by train also, only just sat down with my cuppa! I might have brushed passed you at the station..though I boarded at Town Hall. I have been shopping at Dymocks....and YeS...I now FINALLY have Saving Grace in my possession! YaY!!! :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Now sitting on a windy Wolli Creek station waiting for the train home. Excellent lunch, got my books signed, got a photo, will post that when I get home, but Dale, I forgot to ment..."

Congratulations Jools:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Now sitting on a windy Wolli Creek station waiting for the train home. Excellent lunch, got my books signed, got a photo, will post that when I get home, but Dale, ..."

Yes, at last I have it! :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Now sitting on a windy Wolli Creek station waiting for the train home. Excellent lunch, got my books signed, got a photo, will post that when I get h..."

I really, really hope you enjoy it now, after all the trouble it's caused you;)

[Neko]

i miss day light savings :( pitch black so earlier these few nights since switching back.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Ashleigh wrote: "I'm in Dymocks withdrawals...can't get to the Tuggerah one and QBD at Erina is hopeless. I was there the other day, two employees, nobody to serve, they didn't come and offer help. Nor did they hav..."

Get the train to Sydney Ashleigh! Huge Dymocks, with its own cafe...stay all day...terrific :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Now sitting on a windy Wolli Creek station waiting for the train home. Excellent lunch, got my books signed, got a photo, will post t..."

Haha...there's always that :}

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Laura wrote: "i miss day light savings :( pitch black so earlier these few nights since switching back."

Perfect for reading Laura! ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "i miss day light savings :( pitch black so earlier these few nights since switching back."

Welcome back!!

[Neko]

Julie - That is true! Now if I could only concentrate on reading I would be fine! Haven't lost the love of reading though.

Brenda - Thank you :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "Julie - That is true! Now if I could only concentrate on reading I would be fine! Haven't lost the love of reading though.

Brenda - Thank you :)"

How are you doing? Have you managed something positive on the job front!!

[Elaine]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Now sitting on a windy Wolli Creek station waiting for the train home. Excellent lunch, got my books signed, got a photo, will post that when I get home, but Dale, I forgot to ment..."

Well done Julie. So glad you finally got your hands on it. :)

[Neko]

Brenda - Have done relief work but that's about it. Applied for jobs and heard nothing back too...So, blegh! :/ Otherwise, I have good days and bad days..yay. How about yourself??

[Carolyn]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Now sitting on a windy Wolli Creek station waiting for the train home. Excellent lunch, got my books signed, got a photo, will post that when I get home, but Dale, I forgot to ment..."

Oh, Happy Dance time Jools!
Congratulations! Make it last now and don't read it all in one go ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "Brenda - Have done relief work but that's about it. Applied for jobs and heard nothing back too...So, blegh! :/ Otherwise, I have good days and bad days..yay. How about yourself??"

That's bad luck, but I guess relief is better than nothing:) I'm good thanks!

[Marianne]

@ Julie, well done for getting your book, don't think we crossed paths as we got on at Circular Quay.

The train home was even more crowded, 4 car train on the last day of the Show, ridiculous!

[Marianne]

So here's me getting my favourite Kate Grenville book,The Idea of Perfection signed at the lunch today. I got One Life: My Mother's Story signed as well....

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Awesome pic Marianne!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Elaine wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Now sitting on a windy Wolli Creek station waiting for the train home. Excellent lunch, got my books signed, got a photo, will post that when I get home, but Dale, ..."

Thanks Elaine....Dymocks saved the day!! :)

[Neko]

Marianne - Great photo :)

Brenda - Yep! Exactly how i see it too :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Now sitting on a windy Wolli Creek station waiting for the train home. Excellent lunch, got my books signed, got a photo, will post that when I get home, but Dale, ..."

Haha, yes I will have to savour it ;)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

That's a pic worth saving Marianne:)

[Carolyn]

Great photo Marianne! You must be building up a nice collection of photos with authors!

[Dale]

Lovely photo of you and Kate, Marianne. Glad you had a great time despite dodgy trains.q

[Elaine]

Marianne wrote: "So here's me getting my favourite Kate Grenville book,The Idea of Perfection signed at the lunch today. I got One Life: My Mother's Story signed as wel..."

That's priceless Marianne. Good on you. :)

[Elaine]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Elaine wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Now sitting on a windy Wolli Creek station waiting for the train home. Excellent lunch, got my books signed, got a photo, will post that when I get h..."

That's great Julie.

[Suz]

Marianne wrote: "So here's me getting my favourite Kate Grenville book,The Idea of Perfection signed at the lunch today. I got One Life: My Mother's Story signed as wel..."

Love it Marianne! Nice lunch like last time? Great pic, glad you had a good day :)

[K]

Cool that you got to meet one of your favourite authors. My Mum- who is a nurse in Ballina- informed me yesterday that she knows Di Morrissey, because she used to look after her mother in the aged care ward.