tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84256031966475189052024-02-07T09:10:32.054-08:00Cotton CompulsionsBarbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711973340178051810noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425603196647518905.post-69857101424180309062015-05-06T01:03:00.000-07:002015-05-06T01:03:00.076-07:00Just me and my footprints.....<div style="text-align: center;">
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Had a bad week this week.</div>
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I found out that a friend of mine had passed away,</div>
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and his funeral was Tuesday.</div>
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I felt very sad last night and this morning</div>
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so I decided to take myself off to the beach</div>
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to try and contemplate and recharge.</div>
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I have always really loved the beach.</div>
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There's something about the water and the waves.</div>
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So I headed down to my Favorite haunt.</div>
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And it was perfect!!!</div>
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I had the place to myself.</div>
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Here's a picture of my footprints.</div>
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I took great pleasure in splashing the</div>
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water as I walking the shore line.</div>
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Like the crazy person I am I started to chuckle</div>
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cause if there had of been any company</div>
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I would have splashed them for sure!!!</div>
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I was definitely in the mood for a splash fight!</div>
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Lots of interesting stuff to poke, like seaweed,</div>
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lots of shells and a few awesome bits of driftwood.</div>
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A cool looking black shell??</div>
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Lucky for me, the tide was going out,</div>
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so I was able to cross the creek</div>
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and walk along the more secluded part.</div>
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I had a little look through the sandy mangrove part.</div>
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It was a bit creepy....</div>
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Eyes alert and open for any snapping handbags!!</div>
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And there I found the perfect log to perch.</div>
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It is a lovely tranquil spot!!</div>
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I was sitting there and some movement caught my eye.</div>
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Looking up I saw one of my favorite birds!!!!</div>
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I think It's an Azure kingfisher!!</div>
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And the closer I looked I noticed there were two!</div>
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Really hard to see their colors, they were turned away from me.</div>
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But, oh well, still pretty to watch.</div>
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Eventually I got up and continued my walk.</div>
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I did a good job at pestering the little crabs that</div>
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make these wonderful tapestries of sand balls along the beach.</div>
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Had a bit of a joke with myself!!!!</div>
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I do love some sparkle!!!!!</div>
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By the end of it, I felt a little better about everything.</div>
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And decided to do a little tribute in the sand for my friend.</div>
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May he rest in peace.</div>
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So here's my pic of the pic's.</div>
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Running down through the middle of Townsville is the Ross River.</div>
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It has many attractions for people including</div>
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guided boat tours, water sports areas,</div>
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an art gallery at the Dam, bird watching</div>
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and also lots of walking tracks.</div>
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This section of the river bank is called Loam Island.</div>
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The Local council put a lot of work into making</div>
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this area accessible and safe for people to utilize.</div>
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And a wonderful job they have achieved!!!!</div>
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I used to rent a house across the road from here</div>
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and spent many afternoons and weekends strolling</div>
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along the river, thinking wistful thoughts and watching the turtles.</div>
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I remember one day I went for a swim and</div>
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digging for muscles in the river bed floor,</div>
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so I was taught how to do it and joined in.</div>
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I found four muscles!!!!!!</div>
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It's such a lovely stretch of river.</div>
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It's like they know your need for solitude</div>
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It truly is a special area.</div>
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There are heaps of water lilies and</div>
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masses of dragon flies that compete for landing privileges.</div>
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They move too quick for me to get a picture!!</div>
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I saw heaps, but couldn't manage to get close enough for a picture!!</div>
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I know they are there cause I could</div>
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see their heads pop up and look at me.</div>
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Distrusting little buggers!!!</div>
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Still didn't bring bread!!!!</div>
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This part here is my favorite spot.</div>
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It's a paper bark tree alley</div>
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They do cop a hard time,</div>
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Ciao for now</div>
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I'm currently on some long awaited holidays</div>
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I would like to accomplish during this time.</div>
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However, some of those "things to do" are actually</div>
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things like giving myself time to enjoy what's on my doorstep.</div>
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There are lots of places around my town that</div>
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I drive past all the time and rarely stop in,</div>
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even though I know they hold beauty and wonder.</div>
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Today I chose to explore one of the parks</div>
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that I haven't been to in almost three years!!! </div>
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This is a small part (but my favorite part of)</div>
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Anderson Park.</div>
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Smack bang in the middle of the park is a large man made lake.</div>
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There is always lots of bird life there as well as my favorite water lily.</div>
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The Lotus!!</div>
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All the way around there were Native Magpie Geese.</div>
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Everywhere I looked there were</div>
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Lotus flowers budding, blooming, and seeding.</div>
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I saw many ducks attacking and eating the seeds.</div>
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This fellow was sitting under the trees when I arrived,</div>
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He proceeded to whisper and titter the whole way around!!</div>
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their domestic animals in the park.</div>
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He was nice company and stayed by my side,</div>
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There were a few domestic ducks,</div>
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Some sweet Pacific Black ducks!! </div>
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And another sweet native called a Plumed Whistling-Duck.</div>
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They are all truly gorgeous up close!!!!</div>
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I was about half of the way around the park</div>
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I think he thought that every time I put my camera</div>
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He started getting a bit insistent that I give him some of that stuff!!!!</div>
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He never spoke rudely, but started nipping me</div>
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and turned around to find 10 plus birds politely asking....</div>
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What ever he's getting... can we get some too???</div>
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They had all walked about 100 meters from where we started.</div>
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I also now need to explain all the little love bites</div>
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I headed over to the Pandanus palms.</div>
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They always look so interesting,</div>
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and I especially love to look at them from the inside, out.</div>
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I was crouching down taking this shot when I saw these two!!!</div>
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Our wonderful Bush Stone Curlew.</div>
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I was almost right on top of them.</div>
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"Don't move!!!"</div>
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"They hunt by sight, and if you don't move they can't see you!!!!!"</div>
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I had a wonderful time there!!</div>
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And took 60 odd pics!</div>
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I'm up to the second last letter!!!!</div>
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It's exciting!</div>
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Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711973340178051810noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425603196647518905.post-7529021852043103962014-08-08T02:10:00.000-07:002014-08-08T02:24:04.729-07:00M is done.....On to the O !!!!<div style="text-align: center;">
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For those of you who remember...</div>
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I am in progress of a bunting for my Niece's Birthday.<br />
You can get the pattern from<a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/embroidery/hand-embroidery/the-rosedaisy-alphabet/89300"> here</a>.<br />
It's a wonderful <a href="http://www.elefantz.com/">Jenny of Elefantz</a> alphabet.<br />
Do check it out!!</div>
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Here is the first letter done!!!!!</div>
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Two little owls came hooting by and decided to stay!</div>
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Barb :)</div>
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Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711973340178051810noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425603196647518905.post-48794240217696252182014-08-02T22:10:00.000-07:002014-08-02T22:10:09.289-07:00Where has this little birdie been ?????<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have started a long awaited 5 week</div>
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break from my 9-5 grind.</div>
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Each year I try to save up my leave hours</div>
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and really enjoy having that escapism.</div>
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I find that I can never really relax on 1 or 2 weeks off.</div>
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I have decided to jam pack my holidays this</div>
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year with both things to do at home and</div>
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up in the Atherton Tablelands.</div>
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What I love the most is that it's full of rolling hill vistas!!</div>
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As far as the eye can see is red dirt, green pastures, and blue sky.</div>
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It's just so peaceful and picturesque.</div>
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Everywhere you look there is some sort of wildlife or pastured animal.</div>
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It truly is one of my favourite places to escape to.</div>
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It was definitely one of my most favourite years!!! </div>
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hand crafted homewares and art pieces, skallywags,</div>
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One of the MUST DO'S at the Yungaburra markets</div>
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I ALWAYS get a bratwurst with sauerkraut, mustard and tomato sauce.</div>
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THEY ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!</div>
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Last time we went up there Nick's van wasn't there......</div>
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I nearly cried............TRUE!!!!</div>
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Very close to the markets is a small detour</div>
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to the majestic and mammoth strangler fig.</div>
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It's branches are full of crows nests, stags, and elkhorn ferns.</div>
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Truly lovely, if not a bit sad for the original host tree.</div>
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One of my other usual stops is to the "Roseburra" Rose Farm.</div>
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Usually you can drive around the back to the farm house door</div>
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and purchase fresh luxuriant bunches of roses for very cheap!!!!!!!</div>
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Thank god the cold room that you go to to select</div>
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sooo beautiful that I am usually at serious risk</div>
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Sadly this trip we noticed they were closed.</div>
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I was devastated to read that this local family run farm is up for auction.</div>
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It wasn't that long ago that I heard on the grape-vine that</div>
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there were bullying issues with a large conglomerate company.</div>
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Very sad indeed that this family has been pushed</div>
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I really wish the family all best for the future.</div>
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Across from the market field is the Lake Eacham Hotel,</div>
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I thought she was going daft!!!!</div>
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We were right in front of it!!!!!!!!</div>
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UNTIL......I read it off the sign myself.</div>
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The other place is about 8 minutes around<br />
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Peeramon was built around 1911 and has an<br />
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After cyclone Larry savaged the area,<br />
the Peeramon pub required a face lift.<br />
Now it has a great outdoor dining area and<br />
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Because after you have achieved eating your main meal.......<br />
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Hugs N Kisses</div>
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Barb :)</div>
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<br />Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711973340178051810noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425603196647518905.post-40621158491804564962014-07-12T21:23:00.003-07:002014-07-12T21:23:42.834-07:00New Project<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have recently been hunting around</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">to do a triangle banner for my Niece (Monique).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">She's 6 and loves all things pink,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">purple, frilly and girly!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">WELL............</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> I have finally got all my pieces</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">together to start my project!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br />I'm pretty sure I've spoken about it before,<br />but have not been happy that I</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">had it all together ready to start.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br />I wanted to make a banner with my</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Niece's name on it for her birthday.<br />But I couldn't find a nice alphabet!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br />Until <a href="http://www.elefantz.com/">Jenny of Elefantz</a> released<br />her <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.craftsy.com/patterns?patternSearchText=rosedaisy%20alphabet&sortBy=relevance">Rosedaisy Alphabet</a>!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I have chosen my fabrics....</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I know it looks yellow, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">but it's actually</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In my mind it's a masterpiece!!!!!</span></div>
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I always have so many plans for my weekends</div>
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put them all away in their draws........</div>
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Who knew I could do all that without meaning to??</div>
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<br />Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711973340178051810noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425603196647518905.post-85931030262388825192014-05-31T22:54:00.001-07:002014-05-31T22:54:19.683-07:00A beautiful dewy morning.<div style="text-align: center;">
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there were lots of plants showing me their best Sunday outfits :)</div>
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The first thing I was drawn to was this lovely cascade of Duranta "Geisha Girl"</div>
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Couldn't get any pics of those because they were all blurry!!!</div>
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They just wouldn't stay still for me!!</div>
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Just so delicate........</div>
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For a few years now I have loved aprons.</div>
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Everything from the neck to knee practical types</div>
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I'd like to propose a toast!!!!!</div>
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Well!!!</div>
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I have finally finished stitching the extra mug rugs</div>
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Yes... You are right...It has taken me a while to do them!!!</div>
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I have been caught up in aquarium stuff lately!!</div>
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Now I just have to take it to town and match some fabric!!!!</div>
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I would also like to do a big shout out and thank you</div>
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Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711973340178051810noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425603196647518905.post-91070838468069617152014-05-07T02:18:00.002-07:002014-05-07T02:18:50.793-07:00Can anyone help my friend ?????<div style="text-align: center;">
Hi everyone!!</div>
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"I have never seen embroidery thread do that. I don't know what to do"</div>
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I couldn't help but pay attention and</div>
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become involved!!!!</div>
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With each pregnancy she completed a stitchery and</div>
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had it framed to hang on the wall for each child,</div>
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which have now been passed onto grandchildren.</div>
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Sweet isn't it!!</div>
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However one of the stitcheries has discolored and</div>
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Margie would like to wash it to clean it,</div>
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threads smudge and leech color everywhere!!!!</div>
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Barb :)<br />
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The perfect morning tea.</div>
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Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711973340178051810noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425603196647518905.post-15101489117476020532014-04-05T17:47:00.003-07:002014-04-05T17:47:59.675-07:00Friday Night with Friends<div style="text-align: center;">
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First of all I must apologize to everyone.............</div>
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for hogging the MnM's on Friday night!!!</div>
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I just couldn't keep my hand out of the bowl!!!</div>
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True friends, xxoo</div>
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I have it on my computer desk, and gaze at it often.</div>
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Here's one of my whimsical friends that inhabit the house.</div>
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He is often found in places other than where I have put him!!!</div>
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He's a friendly chap but leads others astray for a bit of good natured mischief.</div>
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He's a hip little beastie, he's got a mo-hawk that<br />
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I tried to give him what my Nephews call "a man chest",</div>
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but it just ended up looking like boobs!! LOL!</div>
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Don't tell him I said that!!!!</div>
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Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711973340178051810noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425603196647518905.post-65950915270597157472014-03-23T01:32:00.001-07:002014-03-23T01:32:47.029-07:00Who's Idea Was It To Go Shopping!?!?!?!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The other day, <i>someone</i> asked me,</div>
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(If you listen carefully, you can actually hear the lure plop in the water!!!)</div>
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"Oh yes!, I can match some fabric for my flat Nat!!" I said.</div>
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It took a while, but I found 4 really sweet prints to make a likely match!</div>
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AND..........</div>
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then I found this lovely small print and some Gingham to match!!!!!</div>
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How lucky am I????</div>
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How can you <i>resist</i> these lovely, sweet,</div>
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conveniently, pre-cut Gingham rolls????</div>
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AND that really cute hot pink check!!!!!</div>
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I MUST HAVE THEM ALL!!!</div>
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Please! Please!</div>
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Some one stop me now!!!</div>
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Just don't ask me to put any back!</div>
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LMAO!!!</div>
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PS: If you see me in spotlight, smack me on the wrist.</div>
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Hugs n Kisses</div>
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Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711973340178051810noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425603196647518905.post-59948831267416728882014-03-17T00:38:00.002-07:002014-03-17T00:38:30.644-07:00THE WINNER IS..............<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Congratulations to Heather!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You have won the wonderful set of</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Rosedaisy Alphabet" stitcheries</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">from <a href="http://www.elefantz.com/">Jenny of Elefantz</a>!!!!!</span></div>
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I will be e-mailing you directly!!!!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">you can also <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/user/1146564/pattern-store">purchase the pattern from here </a>!!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for all the fun everyone!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Barb :)</span><br />
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Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711973340178051810noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425603196647518905.post-76699396581185519772014-03-12T18:06:00.000-07:002014-03-12T18:06:27.869-07:00The Rosedaisy Alphabet Giveaway!!<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Leave ONE comment only on this blog post, </span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Candara, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">telling me which</span><br />
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</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Make sure you leave an email or blog address so you can be </span><br />
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">There are four pdf pattern sets of Jenny’s “Rosedaisy Alphabet”
to be won – one each at four different blogs. Visit all four blogs and leave
your comment and you’ll have four chances to win!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.elefantz.blogspot.com.au/">Jenny of Elefantz</a> (of course!) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://seriouslycrazy4craft.blogspot.com.au/">Heather</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I am almost finished my Bramfield Manor stitchery by Gail Pan!!!</div>
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Have decided to use tiny chain stitch on all of the boarders.</div>
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Gail used the alphabet, but I was thinking of something else.</div>
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Hope Gail doesn't mind that I have changed the pattern a bit!!!</div>
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I always loved it!!!!</div>
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Some people call it tapioca, some call it sago pudding.</div>
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I know it doesn't look like much, but it truly is a diamond in the rough.</div>
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This historical building is an original split log cabin built in the 1860's,</div>
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mainly for the trade of local working bullock teams</div>
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It's nestled high in the beautiful bush lands of Hervey's Range,</div>
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It felt like a spiritual and emotional cleanse from mother nature!!</div>
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It was full of relaxation, laughter and flashing! (private joke).</div>
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We enjoyed a delicious breakfast, sorry no pic</div>
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Followed (a few hours later) by this Apple pie to die for!!!</div>
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It was liberally spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves</div>
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We had a wonderful time, and met some other lovely ladies!</div>
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Lovely projects, lovely company, lovely scenery, AND lovely food!!</div>
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We have since been waiting for them to do another one.</div>
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The first thing I did was order another 4 skeins (wont catch me twice!!).</div>
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I don't know why I thought I needed 4, but that made me happy.</div>
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