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Please accept my apologies for not updating the blog as regularly as usual. The kids are home for what would be known as half term in the UK, but end of term in Oz, and so I’m a bit ‘pushed’ for time! In addition I decided now was a good time to start spring-cleaning and … More Life in the Kennel.
We’re quite remarkably well off by most standards. The wife earns a bucket of money, which of course we spend and enjoy pretty much, however the actual ‘quality of life’ issue still raises it’s head now and then. In order for the wife to earn this small fortune she has to leave the house at … More How's your quality of life?
Had a nice email from Angela Catterns the other day in response to a ‘welcome back’ message I sent via her website. Today is her final day sitting in for Richard Feidler in his ‘Conversation Hour’ on ABC Local Radio 702 and I was prepared to say ‘bye’ for now. I’d even dug out this … More Angela's Army
To keep the kids occupied for a while yesterday I dug out the old 1950’s film “Hans Christian Anderson” satarring Danny Kaye. They sat transfixed! I’d forgotten much of the film and tho as an adult I still appreciated the music, the film itself was mind boggling! The film paid scant attention to anything resembling … More Kids films.
After some consideration I changed the theme to ‘Kepple’ (by Madewira – link below if you like it) which I’ve also used on the ‘Etymology’ blog. Now it’s all very well for *me* to like it but it needs to be ‘liked’ by visitors, so if you have any issues with it… like it *or* … More Looking better? I'm not sure meself.
The time has come to bit the bullet and admit to myself that my back really *is* giving out. I actually pointed out in the ‘family forum’ a few days ago that I’ve finally let myself get a ‘mobility card’ to let me park closer to shops etc. I’ve not got one before, partly because … More The time has come… or something.
Ok, here’s a new thing… win $10,000 for completing a 5 minute survey! Yes I know, it’s a slim chance I suppose but as they say… you have to be innit to winnit! I wonder if it’s limited to Aussie citizens? 🙂 I like this idea. Costs nothing to enter… you tell them nothing you … More Anyone want $10,000??
As I’ve mentioned several times I’ve managed to become involved with the parents support group for the local Girl Guide group. The parents, Leaders and the girls themselves are very proud of their little hut and over the past few years have gradually renovated it from a basic ‘shed’ to a pretty little meeting place … More Graffiti goons.
She’s back on the radio soon. At 11 o”clock she’ll be interviewing Natasha Stott-Despoja who is closing down her official duties for the country today and clearing out her office. Two icons talking to one another… nice! 😀
Despite not having written much in the blog I *have* had the chance to sit and make a start watching the Chronicles of Narnia. No not the recent film versions, but a relatively ancient version released by the BBC back in 1988! Being a BBC production we were prepared for a ‘high quality’ presentation which … More Chronicles of Narnia: BBC version
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