I was born in the land of Banjo Paterson, gum trees, and weather extremes.
I am a freelance photographer. I love to make images that make people happy. To capture forever a precious moment.
I am also a freelance writer/editor.
I live in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, but still like to claim my Australian heritage.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Communications in 2008.
I am writing my first novel.
I love to write poetry, short stories, and also write for the web.
And there is nothing that is on a par with a sunny summer's day spent at Waihi Beach.
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Man…I did it again…clicked the liked button – ACCIDENT !!!
Whew…. You had me on this one! I couldn’t imagine going to a zoo like that, and was very relieved to see that there is a glass (glass???) that separates the visitor from the kittycats. 🙂
OMG I was totaly shocked looking at the smiling grandma. The uncontained mirth of those two people in the front. Then I saw the picture showing the glass. PHEW! What a relief! The world is not that crazy after all. hahahahah
You just reminded me of the funniest video I have ever seen. (Pee your pants funny). But it was on tv. Im gonna search around the web, see if I can find it for you.
well I couldnt find the one where a short woman has come loose from her saftey shoulder bar while the husband laughed with glee, but here is a close second. A mothers love. 🙂
me? hahah She is evil. haha. But I am pretty twisted. Ya know I was thinking, Other than his size, the lion looks a lot like a pet cat eating kibble. You know what I would pay for? If they had a glass floor under which a person could lie down below that meat. It would be a more thrilling experience for sure. The person whould get a closer understanding of what a Gazelle must feel like. lol
Hahahahahahahahaha – oh yes – so twisted. Put a person UNDER the meat (okay I get it – glass and all) but man Sara – where do you get these thoughts from.
LMAO again….
Hehehehehehehehehehehehehehe
Fantastic! What a magnificent beast! I understand why it’s called the king of all animals! Indeed the zoos are getting more and more interesting. Thanks for your visit to my blog. I think all royalties in Europe are changing for the better. All crownprinces of Europe are married to commoners( the British, Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Belgian, and Spanish princes).
She certainly looked like it – I was wondering if she was short a few sandwiches in the picnic basket when I first saw it,until I realised the glass was there. I have to say – I would have been laughing just as hard !!!
Yes I have seen these before somewhere, I guess
there is safety behind the glass but i bet it’s still very
scary don’t you think? 🙂 lol Groooooooooooooowl 🙂
I have just been to your new site but as I am not with
FB or Twitter it was impossible for me to support you on
the delightful photograph competition… However it is a
most wonderful offering and I wish you well even though
my vote of confidence doesn’t really count for much here 🙂
Well thank you for trying. I appreciate it 🙂 Apparently when voting starts you can text your vote through – but no matter – it’s the thought that you went to the trouble that thrills me…
I echo Androgoth in this. I loved them, and had a lot to say about them too, but the only way to leave comments was FB so I couldnt do anything. Im sorry.
Omg! I first thought that the lion’s gonna jump on them! But then I realized there was a glass between them…hahaha (whew!) But quite scary for me though. Nice post 🙂
On first 2 pics, I was like, WTH, they look so casual and relaxed ! Wha!!!! That’s a big , hungry lion right under their noses? Then * sigh of relief *, it’s a zoo and there’s a glass barrier, and there’s a baby pram right there. LOL
My first thought was, What the heck! That old lady is going to get eaten by a lion and she’s smiling about it!
Thanks for getting my blood pumping today Jo.
Man…I did it again…clicked the liked button – ACCIDENT !!!
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Whew…. You had me on this one! I couldn’t imagine going to a zoo like that, and was very relieved to see that there is a glass (glass???) that separates the visitor from the kittycats. 🙂
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Kittycats you call them ??? Hehehehehehehe…
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OMG I was totaly shocked looking at the smiling grandma. The uncontained mirth of those two people in the front. Then I saw the picture showing the glass. PHEW! What a relief! The world is not that crazy after all. hahahahah
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Oh I don’t know about that – still seems pretty crazy to me Sara.
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You just reminded me of the funniest video I have ever seen. (Pee your pants funny). But it was on tv. Im gonna search around the web, see if I can find it for you.
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well I couldnt find the one where a short woman has come loose from her saftey shoulder bar while the husband laughed with glee, but here is a close second. A mothers love. 🙂
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I’m sorry to say I’m with the Mum – I’d be LMAO as well.
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You are twisted !!!
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me? hahah She is evil. haha. But I am pretty twisted. Ya know I was thinking, Other than his size, the lion looks a lot like a pet cat eating kibble. You know what I would pay for? If they had a glass floor under which a person could lie down below that meat. It would be a more thrilling experience for sure. The person whould get a closer understanding of what a Gazelle must feel like. lol
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Hahahahahahahahaha – oh yes – so twisted. Put a person UNDER the meat (okay I get it – glass and all) but man Sara – where do you get these thoughts from.
LMAO again….
Hehehehehehehehehehehehehehe
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Yeah…
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wow! how amazing…I was like…no way…hehhehe…you got me!
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Well that’s cool 🙂
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cool! would love to try this kind of experience…not too dangerous…lol!
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It does look interesting – kids would love it !!
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Amazing experience, not for people who are weak at heart.
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I agree completely
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Fantastic! What a magnificent beast! I understand why it’s called the king of all animals! Indeed the zoos are getting more and more interesting. Thanks for your visit to my blog. I think all royalties in Europe are changing for the better. All crownprinces of Europe are married to commoners( the British, Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Belgian, and Spanish princes).
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You may be right Wil about royaly – let’s hope so.
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Now, you know that you had me going for a bit right? I enjoyed that, thanks.
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Seeing as that was the point of the post – yea – love it. glad you enjoyed it 🙂
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I thought, what sort of idiots are they, then the glass 😆
The mother had a great time in the video.
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She certainly looked like it – I was wondering if she was short a few sandwiches in the picnic basket when I first saw it,until I realised the glass was there. I have to say – I would have been laughing just as hard !!!
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People actually PAY for that experience?
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They do !!!
Come on – can’t you imagine the kids – screaming – every parent would love to take their kids there once…hehehehehe
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Yes I have seen these before somewhere, I guess
there is safety behind the glass but i bet it’s still very
scary don’t you think? 🙂 lol Groooooooooooooowl 🙂
Androgoth XXx
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I would still pee my pants if it made like it was springing at you – and glass – how safe would I feel behind glass – not sure.
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I have just been to your new site but as I am not with
FB or Twitter it was impossible for me to support you on
the delightful photograph competition… However it is a
most wonderful offering and I wish you well even though
my vote of confidence doesn’t really count for much here 🙂
Have a lovely rest of evening Jo
Androgoth XXx
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Well thank you for trying. I appreciate it 🙂 Apparently when voting starts you can text your vote through – but no matter – it’s the thought that you went to the trouble that thrills me…
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I echo Androgoth in this. I loved them, and had a lot to say about them too, but the only way to leave comments was FB so I couldnt do anything. Im sorry.
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Omg! I first thought that the lion’s gonna jump on them! But then I realized there was a glass between them…hahaha (whew!) But quite scary for me though. Nice post 🙂
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Hi gracie – I thought OMG too when I first saw it. Glad to see you and that you liked it. 🙂
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Pfffft! ! ! * wipes sweat*
On first 2 pics, I was like, WTH, they look so casual and relaxed ! Wha!!!! That’s a big , hungry lion right under their noses? Then * sigh of relief *, it’s a zoo and there’s a glass barrier, and there’s a baby pram right there. LOL
Thanks ! that was really good ! !
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Oh your comment is better than the post to read.
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Thanks to you – that reaction was awesome.
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My first thought was, What the heck! That old lady is going to get eaten by a lion and she’s smiling about it!
Thanks for getting my blood pumping today Jo.
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Any time Theresa – any time dear lady.
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Lions, and tigers, and bears-oh my!
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I know – oh my about sums it up perfectly.
hehehehe
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Yicks!!!! My 5 year old daughter and I are VERY glad there is glass behind that wall. Holy Moly! I was wondering why that woman was so calm. LOL!
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It is a bit freaky until you get to the end – hahahahahaha
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Wow! I would LOVE to go to this zoo! 🙂 NICE KITTY!
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NICE KITTY you say…so funny !!
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Amazing !!! 🙂
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It looks it – I think it would be great fun !!
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You had me for a minute there Jo.
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It’s a good one hey !!!
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