COME WOT MAY

quit for Spain

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I made this quilt for a dear friend who lives in Spain. Hand stitched and hand tied..

hope it's keeping you warm Julia..xxx

our house.

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Mum's lounge suite which is in the front lounge and known as the "white room"

I'm back..

2010-01-16T23:47:00.002+11:00

I am back on track after the death of my mother, she was a wonderful lady and I will always miss her. But life has to go on and that's excatly how she would have wanted it.
We sold the family home and bought our own home in Cranbourne, I know mum would have loved it and would have picked out her own room.
I am lucky enough to have a designated sewing room, my horn cabinet is on one side of the room, I have a chest of drawers on the other side which hold patterns, and all the bits and pieces, in the built in wardrobe I have shelves for my books, and materials...
I want to thank my special friends..Jackie and Janita for their support and help since mum died, their friendship is greatly appreciated...thanks fellow Bitches !!..

sad day

2009-05-31T20:50:00.000+10:00

Thursday 28th May at 9.30am, My deeply loved Mother passed away at a young age of 81 yrs 10 months..Now finally with Dad and my brother.
R.I.P Mum. She will be missed forever.

Mother's Day

2009-05-11T21:48:00.003+10:00

I Hope all you blogging mother's and all other Mothers had a lovely day yesterday. My DD gave me a lovely bunch of tulips, a music CD "divas" and Marley and Me DVD, I was definately a spoilt mum. But for me Mother's day is all about My Mum, without her I wouldn't be here today. Throughout my life she has guided me and shown me unconditional love, she was always there for me. I love you Mum..

Waiting....Waiting....Waiting....

2009-03-26T12:04:00.002+11:00

I thought I'd update my blog as I've got a hour to go untill my new car gets delivered to me...well not new as in NEW but a NEW car to me..does that sound goobly gook? anyway..my car is due to come to me at 1pm it's a RAV4 cruiser..OH WHAT A FEELING TOYOTA !!!!!!!!!...pictures to come later I'm sure. So I'm really excited and can't wait, a little nervous about driving it for the first time on my own but I'm sure once I'm on the road I'll be fine.
This weekend my bitch N stitch friends and myself are going away to Philip Island, we are leaving tomorrow morning, (friday) and coming back Monday, our plans are to sew but those other 2 have decided unless I bring DH's quilt to finish I'm not going, so when I am picked up in the morning I'm sure "quilt Customs" will want to search my luggage to ensure I've packed it.
I will take my digy cam with me to Philip Island and get some pictures of us working hard...lol..we are staying in house that has a balcony which looks out over Smiths Beach, may even take a walk to the beach and get some piccies...that's if the quilt police let me out..
I hope everyone is enjoy their week, I'll be posting again next week with some pics ..
remember.........OH WHAT A FEELING !!!!!!!!!!!!

MAN OF THE HOUSE

2009-03-08T01:58:00.001+11:00

I received this email the other day and just had to share it with you all.

The
husband had just finished reading a new book entitled, 'You Can Be
the Man of Your House.'
He stormed to his wife in the kitchen
and announced, 'From now on,
you need to know that I am the
man of this house and my word is law. You
will prepare me a
gourmet meal tonight, and when I'm finished eating
my meal,
you will serve me a sumptuous dessert. After dinner, you
are
going to go upstairs with me and we will have the kind of
sex that I want.

Afterwards,
you are going to draw me a bath so I can relax. You will
wash
my back and towel me dry and bring me my robe.
Then, you will
massage my feet and hands. Then tomorrow, guess
who's
going to dress me and comb my hair?
The
wife replied, 'The “F@#*&” funeral director would be my
first
guess.'

SISTERHOOD AWARD - OOOOHAAAAAHH

2009-03-08T00:49:00.002+11:00

During the week I went into my blog and saw I'd received a comment, to my surprise I had received the this award from Julie in Tennesee. For me that was special award to receive, Julia and I have left comments on each other's blogs and in another blog there was a giveway and both julia and I had entered it, but she wrote that she would like give her "spot" to me, such kindness of someone to do that for a total stranger, so thankyou Julie for both the award and your kind words.

Now to the award -
The rules connected to the award are:
1. Put the logo on your blog or post - check
2. Nominate at least 10 blogs which show great Attitude and/or Gratitude! - check
3. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post. - check
4. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog. - check
5. Share the love and link to the person from whom you received your award. - check

Jackie - hopefully you might acknowledge this one...mmmmmmmm

Sheila - for all the stress that you've had over the last 12 months, I hope this brings you some warmth.

Clare - because your so creative

Sooziii - you make me laugh reading all about your internet dates

Faeri Queen - you have done so well with your quilting in such a short time

Lindi - just because I enjoy reading your blog.

Back Porch Blessings - congrats on your new job.

Aunt Pitty Pat - you make the most fantastic aprons.

Ok Ok I know the rules say 10 but if my visitors don't leave comments when they drop by it's hard to add them to my list. So hopefully all of you ladies can continue passing this award along.

Quilt Show

2009-03-08T00:35:00.004+11:00

Sunday 1st March, my friend Mandy (non blogger) and I went to Australian Quilt Convention at the Exhibition Buildings, I picked up a few bits and pieces but in all honesty there was nothing that really took my fancy, I think the Quilt show at Jeff's shed is so much better. But it was still nice to go there as it's a lovely old building both inside and out, and the museum is directly opposite.

Did the earth move for you.

2009-03-07T09:05:00.003+11:00

Last Night Melbourne experienced a earth tremor, I was sitting ~~bitchin~~ stitchin, when I felt the house shake, my DD came out of her room and said that was a big gust of wind, but told her it was actually a Earth Tremor, you could feel it moving through the house, it was a weird experience I can tell you. The herald sun newspaper reported at being 4.6 which is quiet a moderate shake for us. I heard that we could experience after shocks today but are unlikely to feel them.
Did the earth move for you?

Giveaway

2009-02-14T03:19:00.002+11:00

Go on over to Debbie's blog and enter her fantastic giveaway.

Sad Day

2009-02-09T13:02:00.004+11:00

My thoughts go out to those that have lost loved ones, friends, neighbours and animals in these horrific fires that we have in Victoria, the sad part is some of these fires were deliberately light. Some of us complain about our plants and lawns that are dying in this heat, but there are so many who are now homeless wearing only the clothes on their backs, plants and lawns can be replaced so give a thought to those that have lost everything. Give thanks to those that have put their own lives in danger to protect our country. Such a sad day in Victoria's history.

SORWEEEE

2009-01-27T15:16:00.002+11:00

I'm currently at work writing this post as someone over the holidays used up the total allowance of our broadband which has now put us on dialup speed which is slower than a turtle race meeting. Saturday 31st is billing day so hopefully I'll be back on broadband speed so I can update my blog.
Ok now all you Melbourneites out there I hope your gearing up for the horrific heat we're expecting this week, and most important look after your animals, clean fresh water daily, perhaps even a few bowls of water placed around the yard, I know when it's hot I place a plastic milk bottle of water which has been frozen in their bowls of water so it's stays cool most of the day. And if you've got one of those shell plastic pool/sandpits doovas it's a good idea to put some water in that too. If your lucky to be home bring your dogs/cats inside just so they can remain out of the heat.
I sound like Doctor Harry Don't I ?? Just remember if you had a fur coat on in 40+ degree heat how you would feel.
Bye bye for now.........stay cool !

Award

2009-01-04T12:15:00.004+11:00

My Oh My Ohh My !!...I have just received my FIRST award, The Spirit of Christmas Award From Soozii. Thankyou Soozie. I shall do my best to honor this award.

The conditions associated with this award mean that I am to name 5 reasons why I love Christmas.
1. The Giving and Receiving of Presents, more so the giving than receiving, although I do love to receive "surplises", I am not one to give a present on a nominated day, but christmas is just one of those days when I can give to those that I hold dear to my heart.

2. Christmas eve My mother and Father would come over and stay until boxing day, now that my father is no longer with us My Mother continues the tradition. I love having her come and stay and doing everything I can to make her day special.

3. Sitting down at christmas dinner the conversation always turns to when we were kids and my mum always remembers what I'd like to forget..still it's a enjoyable day, filled with laughter, enourmous amounts of food, family come and going, phone calls, text messages and who could forget...DISHES !!!

4. A time to reflect on things I could have done better, on things I would like to do and try to achieve those things. Sometimes our lives get away from us and I often find myself thinking I wish I had done !!!! so this is a time when I can spend time with my mum and do things for her that I normally can't do when I am working during the week.

5. To relax after the big day and to hope that everybody enjoyed Christmas Day.

I would live to thank Soozii for nominating me for this special award, and in return I would like to give this to Jacki from Jackie's Jam session. Jackie has been my friend for many years and for nearly 2 years our friendship has blossomed into being "stitch N Bitch" friends.

Concert and Telstra Dome

2009-01-01T02:17:00.002+11:00

Tonight my DD aged 21 and 11 months went along to Telstra dome for the Dance concert with a group of friends, this has been a concern for me all day as the media has hyped it up so much as the crowd is expected to exceed 40,000 with only 55 security guards. She phoned me about 11pm to wish me a happy new year and to tell me she loves me very much, I could hear the ~~noise~~ music in the background, she sounded excited and was having a ball. I still won't rest until I know she is safely tucked up in bed..when she eventually gets home as this concert finishes at 6am New Years day. I am sure she won't emerge from her bed until late in the afternoon. Do mothers ever stop worrying?

New Years Eve

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Tonight we spent a lovely evening with my Stitching Friend Janita alias the "Talented One" and her Husband Mark, along with Marks Sister and her Husband. It was a very enjoyable evening. We had a lovely dinner of Beef and Chicken, Potatoes cooked in foil, coleslaw, and salad. Thankyou Nita for a lovely night.

Andre Rieu

2008-12-31T11:13:00.002+11:00

Yesterday I sat down and watched Andre Rieu Australian Concert on DVD...I love it, this man is a entertainer. I would recomend this DVD to anyone, the backdrop was magical a real fairy tale. He shows passion in his music and you can see that every person involved in his performance throughly enjoy being there. I hear he will be back in Australia in 2009 I would love to go and see him.

New Year

2008-12-31T10:31:00.008+11:00

On New Years Day and the whole year through,
I hope the kindness of others returns many time to you,
May hope, love, and warmth
be in your heart's possessing,
and may the New Year
bring you and yours
many blessings

The big day

2008-12-28T01:12:00.008+11:00

This year I kept the table setting simple to keep room for all the serving dishes so everybody could help themselves to their meal. I made the little boots and in each was the cutlery wrapped in a serviette along with a small bon bon and a candy cane. The meal was lovely if I say so myself and I hope that body left the table feeling hungry. Each Christmas I try to make the day special for my Mum so I hope she enjoyed HER day. Lunch this year there was 6 of us...us 3, my mum and brother and my sister inlaw Glenys. Glenys is the wife of my brother that passed away, she is still family and each Christmas she is invited for lunch.
Boxing day my nephew Glenn his wife Deanne and their twin girls Charli and Jordyn came as did my Niece Kristy and her husband Craig with their beautiful little Girl Caitlyn. They usually try to call in on Christmas Day but it's just so difficult trying to spread themselves around so they came boxing day to see their grandmother.
Caitlyn is the sweetest little girl, a beautiful nature, I know if my brother was still alive he would be besotted with his 3 georgous grand dauthers.
Below is a picture of Caitlyn.

Off course I have to put a picture of my little cosgrove in his santa hat.

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Myspace Graphics

I would like to wish all of my friends a Very Merry Christmas and to thankyou for all the messages you have left me. May 2009 bring all of us peace, health and happiness.

Time to Cast your Vote

2008-12-22T23:45:00.001+11:00

Now is the time to cast your vote on the "Decorate your blog" competition held by Soozii, look at the blogs on the list then cast your vote. I would like to thank Soozii for holding this competition and wish everyone goodluck. Each one of the blogs look fantastic.

I'm BACK !!!!!

2008-12-15T20:23:00.002+11:00

My Computer Guru came out of hospital on Friday morning, and saturday afternoon he came acround and configured my new router. Thankyou Dr.Billy.xxx

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Toy Train at the bottom of the tree...note ! NO PRESSIES UNDER THE TREE YET.

Climbing Santa.

Red and Green Streamers across the room with a centre decoration

and More Decorations

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The christmas tree all lit up with my little reindeer lights strung across the top of the door.

AAAACHOOOOOOOOOO

2008-12-13T09:29:00.003+11:00

You wouldn't believe it that at this time of the year, I have caught a cold, or a cold has caught me. It all started Thursday, a nagging little tickle in the throat, thursday night the coughing fits started and continued, friday that tickle has gone but a gut wrenching, body aching, rib stabbing cough has taken it's place. Saturday morning feeling like a road train hit me and dragged me to Port Augusta and left me on the side of the road. But Hey I feel great !!. There's housework to be tackled, washing to be done, I have to wash my little dog as I'm sure he snuck out the gate during the day and found a muddy hole to play in, you see it's been raining for the last 24 hours, I'm not complaining as we need the rain but can't it rain during the night and the sun shine during the day, thursday night I put clothes on the line in hindesight I should have taken them of friday morning but nahhh it will be ok, oh oh oh..wrong move, they are now drenched and will have to go back into the LG to get rewashed so that means I'll have to go outside in the rain to get them off the line, prolly end up with pneumonia, as if there isn't enough washing to do without having to rewash clothes. But Hey it's great we've got rain. And to make matters worse my router still hasn't been installed so I still can't use my own computer, looks like all the pics I've taken will have to go on next years christmas blog.
Have a great day.

My Right Arm has been cut off !!

2008-12-10T22:47:00.003+11:00

The power supply on the router has died, which means I am unable to use my own computer as I need the router to get wireless. I'm using the main computer which houses the modem to write this post but I can't upload any pictures that I've taken.
I tried to install the router but it needs configuring and my Computer guru is in hospital so until he's well I will be posting on this computer.

TIME SHARE

2008-12-09T23:19:00.005+11:00

I know this has nothing to do with Christmas, but in a way it has. For sometime now I've been looking at buying Timeshare. A timeshare is a form of ownership or right to the use of a property, or the term used to describe such properties. Timeshare properties are typically resort condominium units, in which multiple parties hold rights to use the property, and each sharer is allotted a period of time (typically one week) in which they may use the property.[1] Timeshares may be on a part-ownership or lease/"right to use" basis, in which the sharer holds no claim to ownership of the property. Now that interest rates have come down I decided that now is the right time to look into it. I'm so excited that I've finally found the perfect place, lush green lawns, inground pool, playground and the accomodation is out of this world (literally). When I first made the inquiry I was told that if your looking for a place to relax where it's quiet then this would be the perfect place. Below is the photo of my time share.

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A MERRY CHRISTMAS ONE AND ALL.

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More Cool New Christmas Graphics at NewGraphicMyspace.Com

More Christmas decorations Added

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Musical christmas Tea Pot.

Nativity Scene and two little Gold Trees on the coffee table

A couple of funny Santa's

Santa tea light Holder.

Santa sitting beside a small tree.

Santa's on the side board.

Each year I like to decorate the Christmas Tree in a theme, pink/silver, red/gold this year I thought I'd go with Blue/Silver, but today I was asked "where is the red" so tonight when I looked at it I thought it needed some color, so not only did I add Red but also Gold. I would love to know what you think of my tree.
Normally I would have the tree in the lounge Room, but as we spend the majority of Christmas Day in the Dining Room I thought I'd put it there so it will be seen on the day.

Red, Blue and Gold - Lights off.

Blue and Silver Tree.

That's all there is for tonight, stay tuned for more Christmas 2008 Decorations at Come What May.

The start of my Christmas Decorations

2008-12-02T23:13:00.002+11:00

Tonight I started doing my Christmas Decorations, the header is just a couple of my Santa's, above is the dresser with my singing bears. Tomorrow night I will finish the tree and put up some more decorations, then I will photograph and upload them.

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I KNOW IF YOUR BEING GOOD OR BAD !

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Christmas Pie

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I remember when I was a little girl I would sit and watch Nana making pies just like the little girl in this picture. Nana would make all kinds of pies, meat, apple, apricot, even at Christmas Nana would bake her special Christmas Pies, I always wondered how she got those edges so neat but it was a secret that she took with her to her grave, and I've never been able to make perfect edges on pies like Nana used to. But then I came across this little story and her secret was revealed..To read how Nana did this click on the book to enlarge it.

Santa's photo

2008-11-28T14:20:00.002+11:00

Well, here is the proof.
Santa must have been reading my blog as he just sent me a email along with his photo to prove that santa is truely a Male. Now do you believe me?

Santa is a MAN

2008-11-28T12:31:00.003+11:00

For those of you that have been to Jackie's blog would have read 'SANTA HAS TO BE A WOMAN' then this is why I think Santa must be a man:
Santa Claus could never have been a woman!
Who else but a man would:
Be really generous once a year,
Be totally uninvolved the other 11 months,
(And 29 days, we’ll give him Christmas Eve & Day),
And yet think he was a saint?

One more reason Santa has to be a man:

No woman is going to wear the same outfit, year after year.

This is what My Name means, what does Yours?

2008-11-26T13:40:00.002+11:00

What Pamela Means

You are influential and persuasive. You tend to have a lot of power over people.

Generally, you use your powers for good. You excel at solving other people's problems.

Occasionally, you do get a little selfish and persuade people to do things that are only in your interest.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.

You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.

You have the classic “Type A” personality.

You are confident, self assured, and capable. You are not easily intimidated.

You master any and all skills easily. You don't have to work hard for what you want.

You make your life out to be exactly how you want it. And you'll knock down anyone who gets in your way!

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.

You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.

At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow.

You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily.

Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

postcard - Elliston

2008-11-24T20:43:00.001+11:00

Make a Smilebox postcard

The talented One

2008-11-23T18:01:00.003+11:00

In one of my previous posts I mentioned Janita, for this posting I will call her the "TALENTED ONE".
The Talented One has made this cake for her Local Scout group to have has a Christmas Raffle, the picture does not do it justice, all the decorations were made by the Talented One as was the cake which I assume is a fruit Cake.
Is it any wonder I call her the "Talented one".

Christmas 2008

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New SpringWidget

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merry christmas

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Graphics for Myspace & Layouts for Myspace

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MySpace Graphics & MySpace Layouts

Bitch n Stitch Night

2008-11-22T01:27:00.002+11:00

Tonight was our usual friday night Bitch N Stitch, but I decided that I wouldn't do any stitching, it's not as if I didn't have anything to do but I decided I would make these little boots which will adorn the Christmas Lunch Table, these will hold the cutlery along with a serviette and a candy cane and will be put on each plate. I have held Christmas at my house for the last ummmm errrrr 20 years, it was always at My mum and Dad's house but many years ago mum had a stroke and wasn't well enough to do it, so I took it on, and it's stayed with me all these years, It's a lot of work but I enjoy having it. We have the traditional hot lunch and for dinner cold meat and salads followed by deserts. Lunch this year won't be big, my mother, brother Paul, sister inlaw Glenys and the three of us. During the afternoon my nieces and nephews and their spouses and children all call come to visit us and hand out the gifts that Santa has left for the little ones. After tea when all the dishes are done and the dining room and kitchen have been cleaned up is when I can sit and relax, I like to make sure the day goes well for my Mum, she's 81 so my time with her is precious and I like to make Christmas a special time for her, it's not easy for her as my dad is no longer with us and neither is my eldest brother, so christmas day for her is quiet emotional as it was the day when she would have her entire family around her, she has her little cry but then she picks herself up and enjoys the day. So anyone that has elderly parents make this day a special day for them.

What is that ?

2008-11-19T22:03:00.003+11:00

I heard this strange noise coming from outside, I sat for a minute just listening and it got louder and louder, so being the "ferret" that I am I had to investigate, so I crept out into the family room, slowly I opened the curtain on the sliding door and lo and behold what did I see? NO it wasn't
SO what is this strange stuff falling from the sky..OMG it's RAINING , strange I know but true. Beautiful steady rain, the plants are smiling the grass is upright. I hope this steady stream lasts all through the night and continues on during the day, we don't want heavy downpours just nice steady rain. It makes me feel like going out there and dancing in the rain just wearing my knickers, but I won't as I don't want the neighbours calling the police.
Rain rain don't go away !!

dear santa

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Orkut Myspace Happy Christmas Comments & Graphics

Hot Today

2008-11-12T22:05:00.002+11:00

It's been a hot day here in Melbourne, not sure of what temperature it got to but I would say low 30's, for some that isn't hot but it hasn't warmed up to those temperatures, just whamo it hits. But we are rather lucky here as we may get a couple of day's in a row of high temperatures but then we get a cool change. Tomorrow I heard was 30's again then a chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon, lets hope that we get some well needed rain with that.
I was talking with a lady from the water company today and she was saying that at the end of November our water restriction rating will be adjusted at the moment we are on 3a but more than likely we will go to 4, which means no watering of gardens what so ever, unless it's with recycled water from the house. I told her that my garden is so lush as I have drought tolerant ~~plants~~ weeds , it's amazing those drought tolerant ~~plants~~ weeds remain nice and green without any water at all and continue to grow with no love at all given to them.

UPDATE ; Weather forecast for tonight - DARK !
Goodnight xx

Ginger bread Christmas

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LEST WE FORGET

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CHRISTMAS STORY

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I found this story on another blog, click below to go to the link if you wish to read it...WARNING CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT

Noooooooooooooooooo !!!!!!!!!

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maxine

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Stitch N Bitch

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More Cool New Friends Graphics at NewGraphicMyspace.Com

Best Graphics Top Comments

JANITA

JACKIE

3 weeks out of every month myself and my friends get together on a friday night to stitch, takeing it in turns of going to each other's house's, we call it our "stitch N Bitch" night. Sometimes there is more bitchin than stitchin, but we can combine the both as well. It can end up a late night or a early night just depends on what we're doing or how we are feeling. Janita is the "talented" one, she makes and decorates cakes, sews, quilts, cooks, makes jewellery, makes amazing things out of polymer clay. She made and decorated my mother's 80th birthday cake....such a talented ~~young lady~~

THANKS FOR BEING FRIENDS ~~BITCHES~~

Merry Christmas

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Best Graphics Top Comments

Tribute to my Brother.

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April 2004 My eldest Brother Donald suddenly passed away at the young age of 54, he was just 7 months of retiring and had planned a cruise that he and his wife and friends were going on, sadly he never got to go nor did he live to see the births of his 3 beautiful grand daughters. Donald worked for Connex since he was 14 years of age, he was based at Epping in the maintenance workshop in a managerial position looking after over 300 men/woman, as a tribute to him they named a train in his honor.

My nephew Greg had been wanting to do a tribute to his dad and 2 weeks ago this is what he got, it was taken from the above photo which was published in the Dandenong Journal

I just couldn't believe how lifelike his tattoo is, I am so proud of you Greg and think it's a fantastic way of paying a tribute to your Dad, he not only lives on in your heart but is with you constantly.
I miss Donald very much and think of him every day, he was a wonderful son, brother, husband and father and was well respected by those that knew him. I could talk with him about anything knowing he would never judge but listen but if advise was required he would give it.
RIP my dear Brother xxxx

decorate your Blog for Christmas

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Have fun and decorate your blog for Christmas. Sooziii will put up a Voting Poll. And ~~I think~~ there will be Prizes.
Leave your details with Sooziii at http://bearsinthepark.blogspot.com/

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Out and About in Melbourne and Ballarat

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Last Month I had 3 days off work to spend time with friends who came over From Adelaide

Day 1, 16th Oct - Plane arriving at 8.45am, left home at 7.30am drove to MelbourneAirport, from there we drove to Parkville where we were staying, caught a tram into Melbourne city and then another one to St.Kilda where we sat in the beautiful sunshine having lunch.

Day 2, 17th Oct - Drove to Ballarat which takes approx 1hour from Melbourne, we stayed the night at Doherty's Ballarat Lodge, we were completely in awe when we got into our room, you walk into a small entrance foyer, to the left was this magnificient room which had a king size bed, 2 king single beds, 2 large leather chairs, desk, coffee table, TV in an enclosed unit, the room was beautiful, to the right of the foyer was the bathroom, large double shower with seperate shower heads, a corner spa, heated towel rails, and off course the toilet. The hotel is set on 7 acres of land, below is a photo of the "secret Garden" which is part of the grounds.

Day 3 - 18th Oct - We got up, dressed and walked down to the hotel resturant for buffet breakfast, the food was amazing, fresh fruit platter, all different types of bread you could imagine which had just arrived from the bakery, eggs, bacon, sausages, muffins, pancakes...you name it , it was there...came back to our room organised our bags and left around 10.30am, we toured around Ballarat, went to the Botanical gardens, Lake Wendouree which sadly is dry due to the drought, I was stunned at the lack of water as it's a beautiful lake which had paddle steamers, rowing boats and families that would gather on the grass for picnics. Unfortunately non of these things happen these days which has taken a lot of people away from such a beautiful little city.

Day 4 - 19th Oct - We went to Melbourne Zoo, I cannot remember the last time I was there, there is so much to see and do and a lot of free activities for children. We spent quiet a few hours walking around looking at all the animals.

Day 4 - 20th Oct - After breakfast we got ourselves organised and caught a tram into the city, wandered around Myers, then caught a tram to Melbourne Museum, which is next to the Old Exhibition building in Carlton. For a small entrance fee you can spend all day wandering around the different exhibits and interactive areas.

After the museum it was time to take the tram back, collect our bags then on the freeway to Melbourne Airport, flight wasn't departing until 9pm so we had dinner, walked around the airport then sat for awhile until it was time to for Hugs and kisses and see you soon.

Back to work the next day, we had a great time as we always do when we are together, next it's my turn to visit in Adelaide.

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I wish I were a teddy bear.....
the more worn out you get,
the more valuable you become

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I asked my brother Paul if he could make me a quilt stand, this is what he came up with. He made it out of a old pallet, cut it, shaped and varnished it...don't you think I'm a lucky girl.?

And now for Quilting

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I made this quilt for my Brother Paul, it was meant to be a gift for him Christmas 2007, but it's still not finished, all I have to do is the binding now, but it's one of those I'll get around to it...
Hand pieced, hand quilted. All the pictures depict parts of his life...
Oh and that's me peaking around the side.

In May 2006, My friend Jackie and I decided to take a class in Patchwork, so with some searching on Google we came across Lorraine who held classes, we decided to make a sampler quilt, mine was 9 patches and jackie made a queen size which was a giant task to take on for a first quilt, thinking she would be able to finish it in 5/6 months...17 months later it was finished, mind you she pieced and quilted the entire quilt by hand....well done Jackie !!

Mine was also pieced and hand quilted. I also gave this to my mother, but I'm sure she doesn't use it as she said it's too nice to be used.

Quilt as you go - 12" blocks, hand pieced and hand quilted.

This one I made for my Friend David in 2006, again hand pieced and machine quilted.

This was the first quilt I made, handpieced and machine quilted. It was made with 4" flanelette blocks and backed with Flanelette. I gave it to my mum for her 79th birthday in 2006. I must say at the time I was proud of my achievement but since then my patchwork/quilting has come a long way.

Sculptures on the Cliff

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There is a scenic drive around the Coast of Elliston called Sculptures on the cliffs, these are amazing sculptures.

Photo's of our Elliston Trip

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We did a lot of fishing mainly at Mt.Camel beach this is where I caught the my big Salmon. Over the 10 days we were there we would have caught 200 + salmon in the end it was "catch and release" as we had quiet a lot of fish.

Just a silly photo of my feet

The Lone Fishing Rod

This picture was taken at Locks well - Elliston. I just love how it has come out in Black and White, I call this "footsteps in the sand"

Same storm but taken in Black and white

A storm brewing over Mt.Camel Beach

Sunset at Mt.Camel Beach - Elliston

I've been tagged

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I've been tagged by Jackie. This is a first for me, (Thanks Jack).These are the tag rules:
1. Link to the person who tagged you.
2. List 7 things about yourself. Some random, some weird.
3. Tag 3 more players and let them know.
4. Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blogs.
OK here goes.....

1. I've been told I start too many things without finishing what I started - totally untrue
2. I like to eat weird food...toast, jam. peanut butter, baked beans and cheese on top then under the grill...........yummooooooooo
3. I have a fetish......................HANDBAGS !!
4. I have 2 tatts....cherub on my right groin...lets hope he/she never lets off that arrow, and a rosebud on my left errrrrrrrrrrrrrrr... Left breast
5. I have had a brazilian twice...and for those who wonder....~~it doesn't hurt~~ (much)
6. I'm a tidy freak
7. If I get a new pair of shoes that I totally love I might wear them to bed.
Now that I have started I could keep adding.
I am like a dog with a bone when I am trying to work something out I won't let it go until I can do it.
I am a bit of a gadget person.
Ask me to find something then the ferret comes out in me.
I like to have things matching
I don't like an untidy kitchen or dishes left in the sink.
I rarely leave my makeup off
I like my hair neat, unless it's messed up.
Is there any other color but white?
If I hate being late for something.

So now you know a little bit more about me...
I will now tag YOU !!!
Barb
May Britt
Linda

Elliston South Australia.

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In May I flew to Adelaide, from there we drove 641 kilometres west of Adelaide to a little seaside town on the Eyre Peninsula called Elliston. The wheat silo's in the background stand high above the township.
The date on the camera hadn't been changed.

My Dog

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This is a picture of my little Boy "Cosgrove" in this picture he was 7 weeks old, he is maltese/shitzu with a little bit of poodle. He was and still is a little ball of white fluff, but in the summer I get him clipped as he gets too hot. He is a loving boy and loves nothing more than a cuddle, if your patting him and take your hand away he hits you for more...cheeky little boy !