The Royal Flying Doctor Service was the dream of a Presbyterian Minister, Rev John Flynn, who was very concerned for the pioneers living in remote and rural areas where there were just two doctors trying to cover around two million square kilometres. He wanted a better health service for these people and in 1928 his […]
The 30-Year Reunion
September 9, 2013 By 58 Comments
Back in the early 80’s my sisters and I attended the local high school. At the end of Year 10 my older sister won a scholarship to a fairly prestigious private boy’s school that opened its doors to female students for the final two years of school. My sister’s experience was a positive one so […]
Rent, The Musical
September 6, 2013 By 47 Comments
I’ve been a bit MIA lately. But with good reason. I’ve been being a stage-mum; stalking my Archie as he performed in the role of Roger in Rent. Just to prove to you just how seriously I take my stage-mum role, I queued outside the stage doors so I could be first into the theatre […]
Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf, Pyrmont
August 29, 2013 By 36 Comments
Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf is a heritage site that’s recently been restored and it’s right on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour. As a waterfront location it’s highly sought after for weddings, functions and corporate events. But on Tuesday night it was the venue for a political dinner to raise money for my brother-in-law’s bid […]
The Dinner Party
August 19, 2013 By 45 Comments
Last Saturday night Carl and I had nothing on. And we didn’t mind. But then at the eleventh hour close friends of ours phoned and asked if we would like to come for dinner – to a dinner party! Suddenly we were keener than mustard for a night out. I might have mentioned my […]
‘There is a time for everything, and a season for everything under the heavens’.
July 21, 2013 By 54 Comments
I’d like to thank you all for your kind, thoughtful and supportive comments regarding my friend suffering pulmonary fibrosis. About 10 days ago I let you know she was in hospital awaiting a double lung transplant. Our hopes, wishes and prayers were with her during this time however I need to let you know that […]
Canon EOS 600D
July 17, 2013 By 43 Comments
We went back down to the farm but not before we bought a new camera. It’s a Canon EOS 600D and so light compared with our Canon EOS 1D MKII. It’s a lot less obtrusive so much better for taking into restaurants and venues and there’s a fantastic light balance feature that helps you shoot […]
Non-Toxic Cleaning Solution
July 9, 2013 By 50 Comments
Two years ago my thyroid packed it in. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Syndrome and am now on daily medication to keep things ‘normal’. That little gland is amazing. I had no idea how important it is and how it is responsible for regulating just about every system in your body. When it doesn’t work […]
Hotly Spiced in Free-Fall
June 23, 2013 By 56 Comments
On Friday night I posted Egg Baskets and…the Sleepover. Two of you managed to comment on that post before it disappeared. That post and all my posts written from February until June 21 disappeared. Poof, they were gone. Celia and Lorraine started sending me urgent texts. With minimal IT knowledge I didn’t know what to […]
Vivid Sydney and…The Horror of it All
June 8, 2013 By 46 Comments
Vivid Sydney is where the significant landmarks of Sydney including the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge are transformed into a spectacular canvas of light and this event is on every night from May 24 until June 10. As you would be aware, my Alfie is a Sea Scout and as luck would have it, […]
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