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Michael wrote: "Wow Julie, you must be so proud of you're ancestors knowing what it lead to in this country for women's rights."Oh yeah!! :[]
Michael wrote: "Wow Julie, you must be so proud of you're ancestors knowing what it lead to in this country for women's rights."I agree with Michael Jools, you must be proud, as I am I, for their efforts and courage.
Ace wrote: "Michael wrote: "Wow Julie, you must be so proud of you're ancestors knowing what it lead to in this country for women's rights."I agree with Michael Jools, you must be proud, as I am I, for their..."
I was so pleased, and extremely proud to find their names on that petition as it is something I would have done too :)
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Brenda wrote: "Fantastic Jools:) Congratulations on your ancestors good sense!"Yes indeed ;)
That's great Julie :DSherlock was great on the big screen..Then a stop off at this asian lolly store..mmm..by the time i got home most of the day was already over.
Michael wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Michael wrote: "Wow Julie, you must be so proud of you're ancestors knowing what it lead to in this country for women's rights."Oh yeah!! :[]"
Gotta love that smile. :D"
Just for you Michael ;)
Laureen wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Laureen wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Laureen wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "When you're done Marianne..I need you here please;)"Happy to come, but it will cost you...."
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Oh no, you're not a closet hoarder like me, I hope Marianne! I think I do need a professional declutter come to think of it. My DH wants to keep all his stuff but wants me to get rid of all my stuff. What to do! Decisions are no longer my strong point. "
LOL, Laureen, it sounds like an observation by a comedian that DH and I often refer to: Its my "stuff" but it's your "shit".
Ace wrote: "Michael wrote: "I am hopefully going to be seeing that one tomorrow Phrynne. I am a big Star Wars fan and have been looking forward to it ever since it was announced. I just hope i wont be disappoi..."I am not a Star Wars fan not having seen any previously but my nephew is an avid fan so I thought I would see this one.
I loved it! Had to get the lowdown on who the aged characters were but it was easily explained.
Marianne wrote: "Laureen wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Laureen wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Laureen wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "When you're done Marianne..I need you here please;)"Happy to come, but it will co..."
That's it!
Oh my! I have to see that movie "Suffragette". Was it a book? I also would like some suggestions for reading on the topic.A psychic once told me I was a leader in the original suffragette movement in Britain in a past life. Can't believe it though but the suggestion peeked my interest in the subject. I looked up the name she gave me and couldn't find a reference.
Sorry to change the topic, but I just had to mention that a neighbor asked me to sign a petition yesterday, and I was quick to respond because I think this issue is very important. I was pleased to note that people from all over the world are signing, but sad to see that Australians, as a whole, seem dreadfully apathetic. Maybe it's a case of being so blessed that we take it all for granted?We desperately need support to save the remaining koala population in Australia, and sadly Tweed Shire Council isn't making a reasonable effort to offer protection. We live next to an environmental protection zone (koala sanctuary) that, if TSC and a rich developer (who seems to always profit from council decisions) have their way, will soon be a concrete jungle. Sadly, it's one of the few remaining places where koalas can exist safely, and it's being destroyed - along with tourism opportunity and the lifestyles of people who love nature and want to live in harmony with it.
Would you consider helping to save our iconic native fauna by telling a councillor who was elected on an environmental protection platform that supporting commercial interests over protection of our iconic wildlife isn't good enough?
Go to http://www.thepetitionsite.com/en-gb/... to sign.
Thanks (and sincere apologies to anyone who doesn't agree with the cause or considers it inappropriate to raise here)
Mother Nature really is in a funny mood. We have been cooking in 30+ degrees here (really horrible when you dont have air con) cooled down slightly yesterday & currently it is sitting on about 15 degrees!!! Thats what I get for complaining it was too hot I guess :)
Here is a little about the previously mentioned women's petition...The power of the petition
Laura Daniele, Women's Suffrage Petition, ('Monster Petition') 1891
Laura Daniele, Women's Suffrage Petition, ('Monster Petition') 1891. Courtesy of the Parliament of Victoria.
An example of the extraordinary efforts made by Australian women to win the vote is the efforts made to gather over 40,000 signatures in support of women's suffrage on two important petitions. Covering much of the nation, women suffrage campaigners travelled thousands of miles knocking on doors and eventually getting around 1% of the entire population of Australia to sign.
The first petition sought that 'Women should Vote on Equal terms with Men', and was gathered during 1891 when a few dedicated women including Marie Kirk, Vida Goldstein and Annette Bear-Crawford, literally went from door to door, eventually gathering almost 30,000 signatures from women all over Victoria and from all walks of life. It was presented to Parliament in September 1891.
Now one of Victoria's archival treasures, the document is known as the 'Monster Petition' because of its size. At 260 metres long it takes three people three hours to unroll it from one spool to another. Although this petition did not have an immediate effect on the voting rights of women in Victoria, it was an early and important stepping stone towards women's participation in politics, not just in Victoria but for all of Australia.
http://www.australia.gov.au/about-aus...
The petition can be viewed here and it's database searched by name: http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/abou...
*More info can be found by googling the names of Marie Kirk, Vida Goldstein and Annette Bear-Crawford.
Have you ever read a book that had food in it? The author made it sound so delicious you just wished you could eat it or at least have the recipe so you could cook it yourself? I dream about that all the time- I thought 'I wish there was a cookbook for these novel collections!'
Well I just discovered a website that does just that! It's call The Little Library Cafe
Kate has taken the dishes from various books - even some favorite children's stories - and developed recipes for them. Her blog features blurbs from the stories and a commentary including her rendition of the dish. There's a recipe and lots of photos too! Take a look at this, I'm sure the foodies amongst you will thoroughly enjoy it!
http://thelittlelibrarycafe.com
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Sounds totally confusing doesn't it Zoey!!! We have had really heavy rain, it's overcast and refreshingly cool today!
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The power of the petition
Laura Daniele, Women's Suffrage Petition, ('Monster Petition') 1891
Laura Daniele, Women's Suffrage P..."
Thanks for sharing Jools:)
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I dream about that ..."
Thanks for that Doreen:) I know there are a few of us who would love to check the site out...
Sally906 wrote: "Faye wrote: "Can someone help please, I have left one job and are starting another on the tax form do I tick yes to claim my tax free component or not I am a bit confused. Thanks"Yes you tick it...."
Thanks Sally, I don't swap jobs very often so was a bit confused thanks for your help.
Happy New Year guys,I came back from Inverell today... rain to Walcha - then over the mountains and down Bucket Way with fine weather thank the gods :D
Veronica wrote: "Just having a look at the 2016 challenge stats and currently with 38,000 participants one person has already completed theirs. Lol"I only just made my challenge last year and realise I read a lot of non-fiction books for research purposes and don't finish them once I gain the information I was reading for. I also start a lot of fiction that I struggle to get past the first few chapters. I must be reading the wrong fiction LOL
Faye wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "Faye wrote: "Can someone help please, I have left one job and are starting another on the tax form do I tick yes to claim my tax free component or not I am a bit confused. Thanks"..."
No longer in Education? (I think it was you who I chatted to about jobs in Education some time ago..If I am wrong please accept my apologies)
Doreen wrote: "Have you ever read a book that had food in it? The author made it sound so delicious you just wished you could eat it or at least have the recipe so you could cook it yourself? I dream about that ..."
Oh I love it - am following the blog now. Looked at the one for Charlotte's web scared it might have been for roast pork (lol) but it was for blackberry pie :)
Sorry, Michael, you are not the early bird: Bette and I are waaay ahead of you!
@Michael, you're up early for a man on hols! Can you SA's send us over some rain here? The garden is begging for a good soaking.
Good Morning all! Back to work for me today. BooHoo!Still I've had 4 weeks off do can't complain too much :)
Raining here, Bette, wish I could send you some.
A little rain here in Sydney as well, and quite cool at only 20C Personally...I love it, great for reading too! ;)
And raining in Port Stephens this morning, but still a little humid.
Bright cornflower blue sky here, feels a bit muggy but it's only 24C. I'd like the rain but Lorne/Wye River etc need it more than I do. Those fire remains still need a good damping down.
I wouldn't mind some rain too BUT after the washing is in..ty! hahaHomemade waffles for breakfast this morning..yummy with cocoa yoghurt on them.
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Well, I spent 11 days cleaning and tidying my house, a bit each day. I threw out so much paper in the way of old pharmacy journals etc that it is sitting waiting to go in the recycling bin: too heavy to all go in in one go. Today, if someone came to the door, I could actually let them in without feeling awful about how it looks. So Brenda, Veronica, feel free to come and get your books, I will show you my TBR room and my library. Of course, by the time you factor in your petrol costs, the books will not be a bargain any more, LOL.
I worked out we haven't had a paid cleaner for over a year!! Our last few were either unreliable or couldn't follow instructions.
One good thing: while I was tidying up I found a piece of paper with the contact details of a woman who used to clean our house with our best ever cleaner before she (had the nerve to!!) retire. She has her own cleaning business and is coming to do a quote this week. I have better things to do with my time off (like read!!).
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Marianne sounds like you've made some sound results from the 11 days of cleaning :)
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Doreen wrote: "Have you ever read a book that had food in it? The author made it sound so delicious you just wished you could eat it or at least have the recipe so you could cook it yourself? I dream about that ..."
I read a book once were the narrator was talking about an apple pie his mother was making. I could smell it and just about taste it. When it's written that well it sticks in your mind.
Marianne wrote: "Well, I spent 11 days cleaning and tidying my house, a bit each day. I threw out so much paper in the way of old pharmacy journals etc that it is sitting waiting to go in the recycling bin: too hea..."It's a good feeling when you get it finished. My daughter is cleaning out her room and she told me to go away. I kept saying " you can't throw that out, your grandmother gave you that". I'm what is called a sentimental hoarder. Can I blame my mother? She never kept anything :)
Melissa wrote: "I did some colouring in my Sherlock: The Mind Palace: A Coloring Book Adventure colouring book :D"
That's really good Melissa! Great fun isn't it? :)
Did you listen to a book while you were doing it?
You guys blow me away with all that activity! All I dream about is lying around sleeping, reading; then reading, sleeping. Why can't I do that? Home pressures, a mother in a nursing home, family to catch up with & 5 grand children (the best bit), plus running a business, mother's financials and decisions about her health; grocery shopping; washing and the list goes on. I am sure you have all been there. But I am 66 now and definitely ready for retirement but not financially ready! Whinge, whine - yes I love a good wine. Lol.her health,
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I think it helps to be a glass half full girl :)
I was back at work again today, but only for this week - then I have four weeks off, two of which will be spent in Japan! Can't wait!I'm loading my kindle with books, and am looking forward to digging into them each night in the hotel/s. Well, perhaps not after the skiing bits, as I usually just want to fall asleep :)
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Brenda wrote: "Wow Leonie! Have a wonderful time:) How exciting..."Thanks, Brenda, I'm so looking forward to it!
I've also just finished the first draft of a new book, which is always nice. It's completely different to the Frontier ones, so it's been a nice change. I've now put it away to 'percolate' for a couple of weeks, and might do a bit of work on it while on holiday.
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