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I was undecided about whether to include Pooh in the reading challenge. It was such a favourite as a child. Then I remembered the joy I found in the Hundred Acre Wood when my own children were small. In the … Continue reading
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For more DOORS pop over to Time After Time and visit with Jake and the rest…
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“Les Roulottes” While in Tahiti I discovered the rolling food trucks that are down at the port in Papeete from 6 pm at night. Reasonably priced food. Atmosphere. Entertainment. It is all there. A night food market that is a … Continue reading
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A day at the end of summer at Waihi Beach. Check out more Summer images at the Weekly Photo Challenge.
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I love this rural town I call home. To take part in a photo challenge I went out with my camera and shot myself silly for 15 minutes. I took loads more than this…but the challenge limit is 20. So … Continue reading
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I am a little late with this one but life sometimes has a way of getting you sidetracked. Pet – what a theme. My first pet was a budgie. I lived with my Auntie Rita and she thought that something … Continue reading
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Hands…they are how we reach out to the rest of the world. They are the tools we use to touch others…to hold, to caress. They can create…or they can tear down. Young or old…they possess magic. *** *** I am … Continue reading
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Walking back to the car after The Daughter’s graduation I was thrilled to get a chance to take some city shots of Auckland for a change. *** *** ‘Where’s my backpack ?’ is running a photo challenge as this week … Continue reading
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There are differing ways in which we work. It is part of what makes life such an interesting journey. In Tauranga this man was performing on a street corner for donations. He and his bike were covered in a grey … Continue reading
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With the world the way it is I thought the premise of Charlinder’s Walk would make for interesting reading. In 2010 a great plague strikes. By 2012 it has taken down the majority of the world’s human population, with only … Continue reading
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I wonder why ???? 1. *** 2. *** 3. *** 4. *** 5. *** 6. *** 7. *** 8. This is MY favourite !!!!!!!! *** 9. *** 10. *** 11. *** 12. *** 13. *** 14. *** 15. *** 16. … Continue reading
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Well here you go…the focused shots of my evening spent watching with awe the New Zealand skies. Related post: Weekly Photo Challenge: Unfocused *** The Best Australian Blogs Competition People’s Choice voting is still open until May the 9th 5.00 … Continue reading
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A few weeks ago I spent some time at the Waihi Beach Hop. This is an annual event and it was the first time for me. *** ** *** *** *** *** *** *** And lets start as we began…with … Continue reading
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Last night Chevvy and I went for our daily walk later than usual – so that we could enjoy the SUPERMOON. These shots are the ones that technically didn’t work because they are out of focus. But sometimes the imperfections … Continue reading
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I want to submit one of these to the Photoblog Creative Project: Leaf. I would love to hear which one YOU think I should submit. *** *** *** So tell me which one you think…and why !! *** My apologies … Continue reading
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*** It is not everyday you get to watch your child’s hard work be recognised. Yesterday was one of those rare days for me. In honour of my beautiful, talented, clever, sweet, funny…little girl !!! Update: Sorry folks – … Continue reading
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When I was in Tahiti I came across some interesting homes. Places where people take shelter from the world around them. I’d like to share with them with you. *** *** *** *** If you want to vote for Chronicles … Continue reading
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Together After some feedback I have recropped the image to end up with this…
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I have found a great photoblog community that puts out weekly and monthly challenges among other things. It is a terrific place to stretch myself as a budding photographer. This month’s challenge is to photograph a series of at least … Continue reading
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As an Aussie/Kiwi ANZAC means much more than just the letters or the words they represent. Australian New Zealand Army Corps. To me those words represent a special breed. On the 25th of April each year we commemorate one of … Continue reading
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G’Day – hello! G’Day cobber – hello good friend Gabba – Wooloongabba - Brisbane Cricket Ground Gabster – radio talk show host GAFA (pronounced gaffa) – the enormous oblivion of the Australian Outback. Great Australian F**k All. Galah – Eolophus … Continue reading
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When Chevvy and I go for our walks, we generally head off to the estuary. Which is where I went looking for stairways. *** *** It is one of my favourite places in Katikati. *** If you want to vote … Continue reading
Gypsies…especially LUCID ones are fascinating. Gilly got tagged and she put up some questions on her blog. I like this – especially because she left the choice to others. To answer or not. Well I like the questions…so here are … Continue reading
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I’m a sun baby…raised in Australia how could I be anything else. The sun fascinates me. Even more so now that I have picked up a camera again. So when I saw this week’s photo challenge…it was Yippie Ki Yea … Continue reading
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This was a childhood favourite. Maybe because my own world was a little topsy turvy did it seems the the world of the March’s was a lovley place to inhabit. Their trials were there for sure…but the loving unit they … Continue reading
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My neighbour’s foxy has had puppies from another local foxy that roamed free here for a time. Yesterday I got to spend some time with them. Though puppies are gorgeous and pull at your heart…I couldn’t help thinking of all … Continue reading
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I have a friend…well I do have more than one…but this one is something special. In lots of ways, but she has recently taken up or rather retaken up painting. And by all that is holy…she is good. Really good. … Continue reading
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Sorry guys…I’m back chasing People’s Choice votes again. This time I entered a story over at The Dark Globe. It is an edited version of an earlier story I posted in my fiction pages. Less wordy and I hope better … Continue reading
*** If you want to vote for Chronicles of Illusions just click on the pretty button above and follow directions. Thank you for all your support. ***
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I realised that lately Charlie and Chevvy have been getting a lot of exposure. Jack is the big momma in our house. A real lady…with a streak of don’t mess with me thrown in to the mix. So…rather than get … Continue reading
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Now this is a challenge I like. However I need your help people. Please identify the following flowers for me. *** *** *** *** *** *** ** *** *** *** Thank you Jake for this weeks challenge. *** If you … Continue reading
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What an interesting theme. There are so many ways to interpret it. And here are mine… Maz – my friend’s dog…she is a sweetie. *** *** *** *** *** If you want to vote for Chronicles of Illusions just click … Continue reading
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As I might have mentioned…Chronicles of Illusions has been nominated in the Lifestyle/Personal Blogs Category. It is also entered in the People’s Choice Awards. If you want to vote for Chronicles of Illusions just click on the pretty button above … Continue reading
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The Demented Fox Terrier and I went for an outing to Waihi Beach. This is a spectacular beach about 20 minutes drive from my home. It goes on forever… And when the walking is done…the Demented Fox Terrier and I … Continue reading
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I hope you are worried at this letter !!!! Face fungus – facial hair Face like a chook’s arse – a miserable expression Face like a smashed crab – ugly Face like a mallee root – ugly Face like a … Continue reading
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1. This is my new mate…he visits via the bathroom window. The Praying Mantis is named for the typical “prayer-like” stance. They can turn their head 180 degrees for excellent vision and hearing. And they are quite fun to have … Continue reading
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Now that’s the great thing with having a blog. You can embarrass your children publicly. Today The Daughter turns 23 !!!!!!!!!! And she is a bright cookie my girl. She once told The Son to suck it up when I … Continue reading
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surfeited in abundance, draw air, drown in its teeming plenty, a salty ease of layers, duplicitous mesmeric Related posts Definition of an Acrostic Poem Fascination Bagordare Expression
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I have spent some time out on the harbour lately and it has renewed my fascination for birds. How they behave towards each other. As they find freedom in the air – I find it in their being. Isn’t that … Continue reading
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Once a month Katikati holds a market…named Moggie’s Market Goods are arranged both inside and outside the War Memorial Hall. Some are arranged on racks. On the ground. Car bonnets and boots are also used. Some are stacked on shelves. … Continue reading
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with esteem I put you aside, lay down your burden, that leaves me twisted in body, affection and affliction no longer entwined ***
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This is one of our newest murals in Katikati…the rural town known as Muraltown New Zealand. And here is what I like most about it…
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Each time I drive to Auckland to visit the kiddywinkles I pass Waihi Cemetery and I finally managed to stop and spend some time there. These were taken with my cell phone (I think I LOVE the cell phone camera). … Continue reading
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minute spherules shifting with each run at the land, lateral deracination amidst the decimation of an anemic ocean hues forever lost to species blindness, a propensity of the human bondage focus self fulfill self feed self more than we need … Continue reading
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*** *** *** Here is what Jake over at Time After Time has to say about the Sunday Post weekly Competition. New to Word press? Whether you’re a beginner or a professional, you’re invited to get involved in my Weekly … Continue reading
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FYI The laptop is AGAIN down for the count…which means I am using the dinosaur desktop that takes 10 minutes to load a page. Why am I telling you this? Because until further notice I will be struggling to visit … Continue reading
