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| I'll let this photo speak for itself, Sam. |
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Ah... That's The Life Henry
What a little treasure you are Henry,
and what a treasure these photos are. Precious
Sunday, December 1, 2013
PaperBlackbird at the St Ives Heritage Fair
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| PaperBlackbird at the St Ives Heritage Fair. This photo was taken around noon, and as you can see we have sold 50% of our stock already. Pinecones were a huge hit, as were the rosette gift tags and Santa & Elf boxes filled with M & Ms. Julia was a great help and the weather was just beautiful. It was a feel good day. Nice to have others appreciate my offerings. |
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Australia's Federal Election Sept 7th 2013
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| Well done. Federal and Senate Elections Saturday Sept 7th, 2013 |
Silly Uncle Sam
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| Poppy on Uncle Sam's head, Toby pulling off his sock, and all helped along by Henry. Looks like a fun time guys. Too much sugar or living hi on life! |
Talented Lucy
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| In my book if the biscuit looks anything like the intended shape then you win.. Lu, above and beyond, well done. |
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| Clever idea, Lu. We have walked by and looked into the Button Shop, King St, NewTown a couple of times now, but this time we went in - it was like stepping back in time, oh what wonderful buttons they had, we were in heaven. So above is Lu souvenir of Sydney, a beautiful wood button made into a fridge magnet. Very clever gal. |
Saturday, August 31, 2013
SPRING has SPRUNG
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| Spring has sprung in Sydney. We farewelled Sam, Lu and Henry this morning. It was just wonderful to spend time with them. Sight seeing and shopping, always fun, but so much better when you can share the time with others. We miss them already. Henry and his love of Toy Story and Shrek kept us all smiling. What a cuddly, loveable boy he is. Thank you for coming to visit, Sam and Lu. |
Friday, August 30, 2013
GOOFY BOYS, HAVING FUN...
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| Caught Henry playing at the farm sign, yay a candid shot of the little man. |
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| Sam decided to join Henry...nice one Sam. |
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| Ah, now that's better. Off to find some ice cream I think. Good photo boys! Love you both. |
FEATHERDALE WILDLIFE PARK, Doonside, NSW
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| Beautiful sunny day spent at Featherdale Wilkdlife Park west of Sydney. Henry had a very busy time. It was so wonderful to spend time together. Fathers Day tomorrow, and Sam, Lu and Henry head back to Tasmania. |
SAM, LU and HENRY come to visit.
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| Off to visit Sea Life Aquarium, Sydney. Lu did some shopping; Sam found some records, Henry saw lots of fish and we came across this good looking fellow on our walk. He wasn't very talkative but we didn't care. |
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Henry's 3rd Birthday Party
HENRY WE LOVE YOUR FIREMAN'S OUTFIT, VERY SMART INDEED.
IT LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE HAVING A FUN DAY.
LOVE YOU LITTLE MAN. XXXX
Monday, August 19, 2013
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
OH HENRY...
Henry is that frost or snow on the ground behind you?
Brrr... Tassie weather
Growing into such a sweet boy. Good job Lu and Sam!
Big Brother Peter...
Thank you Loris for taking this photo, very special.
On my way to Gladstone airport I received word that my flight had changed. So... this allowed us more time to spend together before I headed back to Sydney and Peter and Loris returned to Creswick, Victoria.
We stopped at what once was the reservoir for the Gladstone area to take a stroll.
Given all that has happened over the past few months, I cherish the time I was able to spend with Tim and Peter. The years melted away, we were back in Kingston Beach, recalling names and events, happenings and issues. Our life was simple, imperfect; we grew up in a most wonderful place; family ties were strong; and the world did not feel huge and threatening. All three of us drifted away from Tassie, but Tassie will always be Home and Kingston Beach our touchstone.
Uncle Tim's Photos from Rob and Kara's Wedding
BEAUTIFUL
My handsome boys,
and beautiful daughter-in-laws.
Love the Cup Cake Tree
Ceremony taken place in the Rotunda in St Davids Park, Hobart.
Reception at The Retro Cafe, just walking distance from St Davids Park, in the famous
Salamanca Place area. Beautiful sandstone buildings dating back to the early settlement of Tasmania.
Friday, June 28, 2013
In Memory of Tim
At peace now, Tim.
Tim's Thanksgiving Service was held at the
Boyne Island - Tannum Sands Crematorium,
a most beautiful setting.
A modern style building positioned on a bend in the Boyne Island River.
The canter levered roof floated above a wall of floor to 15 ft ceiling windows.
The view was stunning. A grassy slope down to the waters edge showed a post and rail fence holding back the native bush land.
Fish were jumping, cormorants were sunning themselves on what Tim would have said was a glorious Queensland day.
40+ people attended the service. Work associates of Tim mostly. His neighbours and friends Tim and Nicola, both also nurses at the Gladstone Hospital. A very caring, giving family. Tim's boss, Glen, spoke with anecdotes from their work life together, remembering how much Tim had loved music, country Australian style. Referring to a friendly battle Tim and a fellow work mate had as to who's style of music was better. This done by them both turning up the sound on their computers until the other gave in.
Peter and I spoke on our lives growing up in Kingston Beach, Tasmania. How Tim was a snappy dresser, always in the latest styles. His love of fort building in the bush around Kingston, always outdoors as most kids of that era.
His move to Gladstone in search of providoring work. Re marriage to Carol and their life in Tannum Sands building their wonderful garden. Tim moving to Boyne Island to re-start his life with his 2, soon to be 3 cats. Tim loved his cats, and they were very forgiving of his long work hours.
I thanked Peter for being with Tim over those many weeks. Tim's last weeks would have been very different if not for Peter.
I feel Tim is still here. So glad he is no longer in pain.
The day will come when I will know it's just Peter and I, but not yet.
Friday, May 31, 2013
VIVID SYDNEY 2013
Our evening started with a lovely meal at the Jet Cafe in the Queen Victoria Building before walking down towards the wharf area to view the Vivid Sydney light displays.
As we neared a lane - Angel Way. I was intrigued by what looked like bird cages hanging at the end of the alley. Yes they were cages, no birds, and a cute restaurant underneath.
We turned left into Ash Lane and came across a lovely restaurant, which we promptly declared would be our next eating out experience - Felix Bistro. At the end of Ash Lane, to our left, and up lovely wide black staircase is the famous nightclub - The Ivy.
With the infamous record of being the most violent venue in Australia.
Our first light installation.
Traffic cones attached with plastic ties - glowing with the occasional puff of smoke.
Julia's expression and my subject placement make this photo a keeper.
Light tunnel, Percy right.
Poor photo, but Julia loved these flowers, they would shake and make a rustling sound.
The Museum of Modern Art
This was a favourite display this year. The light show went for many minutes with a variety of patterns, designs, and actions all set to music. Lovely.
Quite different displays on the Opera House.
These are referencing Pin Ball Machines.
This light wall was controlled by children on see-saws (teeter totters).
One light installation was controlled by hitting a large drum. I couldn't resist. Julia promptly told me to get off ! It was fun though. I thanked the children standing in line waiting for their turn - tee hee.
More Opera House shots.
We picked our night carefully. Lovely clear skies and not cold.
We were searching for cake and coffee. I was quite intrigued with this woman.
Her attention to detail was amazing.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Off To The Ball...
Julia off to the Arts and Drama Societies Blitz Ball held at Sydney Uni.
Hence the Victory rolls in her hair.
I must say I'm quite pleased at the result.
2 1/2 hours to straighten Julia's hair.
Then lots of hairspray, lots of hairspray and pins in this creation.
How long is your hair, Julia, when it is straight, lucky gal!
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