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Do you shower every day? Do you moisturise your face, legs, arms every day? \u0026nbsp;Do you check your breasts every day? Is checking your breasts part of your every day health and beauty regime? If you're like me the answer is ... um ... no ... not \u003Cu\u003EEVERY\u003C\/u\u003E day. But, if you're like me, you will join the campaign #IPledgeToCheck so that you will ... will always ... check your breasts every, evERY,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003EEVERY\u003C\/u\u003E\u0026nbsp;day.\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8BjqHayi3Qk\/V-25wgRCp7I\/AAAAAAAAKtY\/XoU2zwzOtnwn4LgmRv8CeNkDCxPlxmORgCLcB\/s1600\/%2523IPledgeToCheck1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8BjqHayi3Qk\/V-25wgRCp7I\/AAAAAAAAKtY\/XoU2zwzOtnwn4LgmRv8CeNkDCxPlxmORgCLcB\/s1600\/%2523IPledgeToCheck1.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. QV, their Self Check Breast Cream and the McGrath Foundation have joined forces to fight breast cancer by asking us to pledge publicly, via our social media accounts, to check our breasts EVERY day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EMonday, October 3\u003C\/b\u003E is #IPledgeToCheck day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA public pledge might be just what I need. Once that pledge is out there in social media land, I'll have no excuse. No excuse at all. There'll be an expectation. An expectation to check. Every day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Tgo3N52t1mg\/V-3oZrGjtaI\/AAAAAAAAKt4\/VVi8eEcC600jO87hZzhnzctAHUH4cX-kQCLcB\/s1600\/%2523IPledgeToCheck0.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Tgo3N52t1mg\/V-3oZrGjtaI\/AAAAAAAAKt4\/VVi8eEcC600jO87hZzhnzctAHUH4cX-kQCLcB\/s1600\/%2523IPledgeToCheck0.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nTo help me in this #IPledgeToCheck campaign, QV sent me their Self Check Breast Cream in all its pinkness to sit on my bathroom shelf and remind me to CHECK MY BREASTS. Yes, in all its pinkness, it can scrEAM at me from the shelf. Remind me. Be a visible nudge to be proactive about my breasts.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CnNcZ_btH28\" width=\"560\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDid you know that, if cancer is found while it is limited to the breast, 96% of patients will be alive 5 years after their diagnosis? That's a pretty astounding statistic. And another good reason to take the pledge.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zbPkFZtvwgs\" width=\"560\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt is vital for me ... us ... to know what is \"normal\" for our breasts. It is only then that we can discern if something feels, looks a little abnormal. The catch phrase \"if you grow 'em, know 'em\" is all about recognising what is \"normal\", knowing your breasts ... their shape, size, feel ... knowing all about them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNeed some help in understanding how to check your breasts effectively? The brochure inside the QV Self Check Breast Cream or\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/qvskincare.com.au\/promotions\/breast-cream\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ethis QV site\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Eexplains it all.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf Apps are more your thing, there's the Curve Lurve Breast Awareness App, details\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/breast cancer curve lurve\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zUVmhg2zcgM\/V-3ocL7vmGI\/AAAAAAAAKuI\/ze7e_EC49YEY_BJDJ0j8xUOQcKWcV7_NQCEw\/s1600\/%2523IPledgeToCheck2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zUVmhg2zcgM\/V-3ocL7vmGI\/AAAAAAAAKuI\/ze7e_EC49YEY_BJDJ0j8xUOQcKWcV7_NQCEw\/s1600\/%2523IPledgeToCheck2.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E$2 from the purchase of every tube goes to the McGrath Foundation\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nto raise funds for Breast Care Nurses. (RRP $8.15 100g)\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\nSo, what do you need to do to join #IPledgeToCheck?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VYCj5NUu_lg\/V-3ocFyuhOI\/AAAAAAAAKuI\/mD7GcyofzoYhjxhshdxnNTzSdnO6WGFsgCEw\/s1600\/%2523IPledgeToCheck4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VYCj5NUu_lg\/V-3ocFyuhOI\/AAAAAAAAKuI\/mD7GcyofzoYhjxhshdxnNTzSdnO6WGFsgCEw\/s1600\/%2523IPledgeToCheck4.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETake a photo featuring your favourite bra and\/or QV Self Check Breast Cream somewhere creative.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPost your photo on social media using #IPledgeToCheck on \u003Cb\u003EMonday October 3\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETag all of your friends and add this message, \"Support this cause \u0026amp; get in the habit of self checking your breasts as part of your everyday skincare routine.\"\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nLet's do this.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nLet's self check our breasts daily.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nLet's spread the message \"if you grow 'em, know 'em\".\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nLet's support QV and the McGrath Foundation.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nAre you on board?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nWill I find your photo on IG or FB using #IPledgeToCheck ?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nAre you willing to make the pledge?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nCatch up again soon,\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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Life's been too busy. So, here it is September and I'm only up to #2 for 2016. So, let's get to it. What have I found for you?\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-60s0nYOAeq4\/V99SRrzFMAI\/AAAAAAAAKoc\/yOoX4pfP0okeBwacF3HPdCojPx1cQcydgCLcB\/s1600\/Web%2BLinks%2B2%252C%2B20160.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-60s0nYOAeq4\/V99SRrzFMAI\/AAAAAAAAKoc\/yOoX4pfP0okeBwacF3HPdCojPx1cQcydgCLcB\/s1600\/Web%2BLinks%2B2%252C%2B20160.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\n1. The best tiny house ever.\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nI have a bit of a soft spot for tiny houses, as you know. I like the concept of small space living and living with only what you need. This one seems to have everything I could ever want: indoor\/outdoor space, lots of light, dishwasher, style. I just love it. Yes, you read correctly ... dishwasher.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.newfrontiertinyhomes.com\/tiny-house\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ylD0_Yv4c3I\/V9iyUIR5K9I\/AAAAAAAAKmk\/sL0ha4ZMj4QKCLQiFy95N-8PhPVxtZQkACLcB\/s1600\/Best%2Btiny%2Bhouse%2Bever.0.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nLots more amazing photos ...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.newfrontiertinyhomes.com\/tiny-house\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.newfrontiertinyhomes.com\/tiny-house\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n2. A visual and aural feast of the Beach Boys \"God only Knows.\"\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf the Beach Boys bring back lovely memories, then view this. It's beautiful.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XqLTe8h0-jo\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"181\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7SvTMk5RIGE\/V9i3ZeRvaOI\/AAAAAAAAKm0\/EotW4lo6O4gpswwpKqwiVdA4G-Z7kK7TwCLcB\/s1600\/God%2Bonly%2BKnows.0.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XqLTe8h0-jo\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XqLTe8h0-jo\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n3. A home interior inspired by the colours of India.\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIndia is high on my must-visit list. This home by Peter Wilds Designs is filled with the colours of India, yet exudes calm.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.peterwildsdesign.com\/colours-of-india\/\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-a9SlaZ5p6CQ\/V9jKF3weUnI\/AAAAAAAAKnE\/pIND3h2-f3wCVJSOch6WZUvwqMCN2DfDQCLcB\/s1600\/Peter%2BWilds%2BDesign0.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSee lots more photos ...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.peterwildsdesign.com\/colours-of-india\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.peterwildsdesign.com\/colours-of-india\/\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhile you're there be sure to look at his work on this 1961 Cruiser.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.peterwildsdesign.com\/1961-cruiser\/\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"253\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JYQnZKyIo-I\/V9jK8cuw4PI\/AAAAAAAAKnI\/AhqvnD0CaGwagyb-0du2LiuYivG6IOnOwCLcB\/s1600\/Peter%2BWilds%2BDesign0.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.peterwildsdesign.com\/1961-cruiser\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.peterwildsdesign.com\/1961-cruiser\/\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI'm sure I could spend more than a few days cruising ... if I was to be invited.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n4. A vintage caravan transformation into a black and white paradise.\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMost of you know that MLP and I are joining the caravan crowd very soon, so I've been searching for inspiration. I came across this beauty, not that ours will need transforming (It will be brand new.), but I do love the monochromatic style of this one.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cICsQZ2wh9A\/V9jP0j7Ug6I\/AAAAAAAAKnc\/7EdPLNVom8cVZLS4Sf77dv0Rz8HbFCzdgCLcB\/s1600\/Black%2Band%2Bwhite%2Bcaravan%2Binterior.0.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cICsQZ2wh9A\/V9jP0j7Ug6I\/AAAAAAAAKnc\/7EdPLNVom8cVZLS4Sf77dv0Rz8HbFCzdgCLcB\/s1600\/Black%2Band%2Bwhite%2Bcaravan%2Binterior.0.png\" width=\"262\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nLots and lots more photos, including what the van looked like to start with ...\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.styleroom.se\/album\/50687-husvagnen-vart-hem-pa-hjul\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.styleroom.se\/album\/50687-husvagnen-vart-hem-pa-hjul\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n5. Vintage style jewellery to set your heart a flutter.\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWho doesn't love a bit of vintage? I certainly do. This little brooch from Erstwilder now sits happily amongst my favourite things to wear.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.erstwilder.com\/collections\/happy-traveller\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-kbGUdy9AOyQ\/V9jSyoF7iGI\/AAAAAAAAKno\/ZaQMmAoovnkhyxF7-ZrJe2_3AaIySw1mQCLcB\/s1600\/Vintage%2Bcaravan%2Bbrooch.0.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nCan't imagine why I selected this design?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBut, if vintage caravans aren't your style, there's heaps more to choose from ...\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.erstwilder.com\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.erstwilder.com\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n. \u0026nbsp; . \u0026nbsp;. \u0026nbsp;. \u0026nbsp;.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nFinally, my sugar skull PJ pants I showed you how to make in my last blog post fitted the birthday girl\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XXKEXH0kLrY\/V9jYFfq6s1I\/AAAAAAAAKn4\/ZuCi4zO_tBkmZG1vvnRCFM1kBOIq2duUACLcB\/s1600\/Summer%2Blounging%2Bpyjama%2Bpants%2Btutorial.0.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XXKEXH0kLrY\/V9jYFfq6s1I\/AAAAAAAAKn4\/ZuCi4zO_tBkmZG1vvnRCFM1kBOIq2duUACLcB\/s1600\/Summer%2Blounging%2Bpyjama%2Bpants%2Btutorial.0.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\naaanndd ... they're off on a holiday to South America very soon, lucky things.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nFind my tutorial for how to make them \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2016\/09\/summer-lounging-pyjama-pants-tutorial.html\" style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI'd love to see your photos if you make some.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nSo, what has taken your fancy from my Web Links #2?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nDoes a bit of vintage tug at your heart strings?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nAre you an interior design lover, like me?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHave you made yourself some summer lounging PJ pants?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHave you taken amazing photos of them to share?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nCatch up again soon,\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OTSbb7ikQdo\/V99UVSeidWI\/AAAAAAAAKoo\/ZmLc-W27P-om11lt_5NIcbEYIHxoV036wCLcB\/s1600\/Signature.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"33\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OTSbb7ikQdo\/V99UVSeidWI\/AAAAAAAAKoo\/ZmLc-W27P-om11lt_5NIcbEYIHxoV036wCLcB\/s1600\/Signature.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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Amazing. Totally amazing. We know she's 90, but she thinks she's around 28, back on the farm, waiting for dad to come down for smoko. She's happy. We're happy. We take it as it comes. Some days she's better than others. But 90! That's quite an achievement.\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-sIxR519AFiE\/V8EOopTzpOI\/AAAAAAAAKUk\/s_MQKLZ7oG4cWtvUqAdQdk_Ync3MHoIZgCLcB\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.24.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-sIxR519AFiE\/V8EOopTzpOI\/AAAAAAAAKUk\/s_MQKLZ7oG4cWtvUqAdQdk_Ync3MHoIZgCLcB\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.24.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nShe has three children, five grand-children, four and a half great-grand-children. All carrying her genes. Her life has been fruitful.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSo, to commemorate this event, we held a gathering of her three children and whatever other family members could be there. A simple family get together. From outside Geelong and the west of Sydney, we gathered in Cairns to celebrate 90 years of Miss Betty.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThree of her four and a half great-grand-children did the honour of blowing out the candles.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-D-oJJ7G6IMA\/V8EkfztswQI\/AAAAAAAAKXg\/rR0wRh0ygEsptK7YuY2PJzh_DetPlaF1QCLcB\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.25.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"216\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-D-oJJ7G6IMA\/V8EkfztswQI\/AAAAAAAAKXg\/rR0wRh0ygEsptK7YuY2PJzh_DetPlaF1QCLcB\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.25.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe fourth was at work. The half doesn't join the family until early December. That will provide us with another reason to celebrate.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nTo fit in with today's world, the cake was gluten free and dairy free. Those of us who could smothered our piece with cream. Yum.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nEven the grand-dog was celebrating.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-z8SwS03xBrg\/V8JZaQ1LUbI\/AAAAAAAAKbw\/g6tCOWF46AMlJbIr8U-jDjlnFZcMj1IIgCLcB\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.0.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-z8SwS03xBrg\/V8JZaQ1LUbI\/AAAAAAAAKbw\/g6tCOWF46AMlJbIr8U-jDjlnFZcMj1IIgCLcB\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.0.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rL4SBMM38xY\/V8JZaIMC2cI\/AAAAAAAAKbo\/pkOmDnMbbewdcf30rAQS-1XRIA8I-WuXgCLcB\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rL4SBMM38xY\/V8JZaIMC2cI\/AAAAAAAAKbo\/pkOmDnMbbewdcf30rAQS-1XRIA8I-WuXgCLcB\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.1.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1sF_gMtPD10\/V8JZaS35oDI\/AAAAAAAAKbs\/gmyeS3wvbSIg7LwB0h11MSYkKNNeT1hdQCLcB\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1sF_gMtPD10\/V8JZaS35oDI\/AAAAAAAAKbs\/gmyeS3wvbSIg7LwB0h11MSYkKNNeT1hdQCLcB\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.3.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ChPMt4v2R5o\/V8JZax3bCkI\/AAAAAAAAKb0\/02JIIvFGg8wGYFu4SIQCE8_352_mfnBYgCLcB\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"224\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ChPMt4v2R5o\/V8JZax3bCkI\/AAAAAAAAKb0\/02JIIvFGg8wGYFu4SIQCE8_352_mfnBYgCLcB\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.4.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nMiss Betty was not well enough to join us, but we know she would have approved of our celebrations for her.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4Myh4zfiAPs\/V8EkhSsg55I\/AAAAAAAAKX8\/n4YC2CTtwxkz1kvdMbJSXbfhFzNObZ7MwCEw\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.33.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4Myh4zfiAPs\/V8EkhSsg55I\/AAAAAAAAKX8\/n4YC2CTtwxkz1kvdMbJSXbfhFzNObZ7MwCEw\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.33.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThere she is with those hands that have sewn and crocheted and knitted and worked so hard as a farmer's wife.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nHer cheeky side is still evident. She tickled my leg higher up than she should and played with my brother's knee as though he were her young boy.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nShe misbehaved in front of the camera.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qS0xyvG9nnk\/V8EkiD1-jjI\/AAAAAAAAKY8\/5Ox7aCkXxZ0pEXqV8BbT4Il3rxgz77eUQCEw\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.34.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qS0xyvG9nnk\/V8EkiD1-jjI\/AAAAAAAAKY8\/5Ox7aCkXxZ0pEXqV8BbT4Il3rxgz77eUQCEw\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.34.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nCuddled into the quilts my sister and I had made.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-I2jK1KURrrw\/V8EkiOPs8lI\/AAAAAAAAKY8\/9aW93btfMNALY4OfsoYnMzDUvVagv6hYACEw\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.35.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-I2jK1KURrrw\/V8EkiOPs8lI\/AAAAAAAAKY8\/9aW93btfMNALY4OfsoYnMzDUvVagv6hYACEw\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.35.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-O9qEDR1lx2o\/V8EkiLtAPII\/AAAAAAAAKY8\/-Ks45l8KW2QvQlMDaeQ-ttp09JW4SVN2wCEw\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.36.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-O9qEDR1lx2o\/V8EkiLtAPII\/AAAAAAAAKY8\/-Ks45l8KW2QvQlMDaeQ-ttp09JW4SVN2wCEw\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.36.jpg\" width=\"232\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nMum has always loved fabric and her hands caressed the quilts lovingly.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThis quilt was made for my brother's second daughter's 30th birthday. You'll have seen the beginnings of this quilt on my last visit to Far North Queensland, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2016\/05\/a-fishing-shed-in-fnq-far-north.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMaking quilts for special occasions is a tradition my sister and I love.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7JL2D042ZXE\/V8EkixUN9PI\/AAAAAAAAKY8\/p9Lbq0EGPiAIi0wv58Wky-uEo46MKQ_VwCEw\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.38.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7JL2D042ZXE\/V8EkixUN9PI\/AAAAAAAAKY8\/p9Lbq0EGPiAIi0wv58Wky-uEo46MKQ_VwCEw\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.38.jpg\" width=\"238\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt's Miss Betty's fault ... our sisterly obsession with fabric and sewing ...\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0oo1-ZZ99wo\/V8Ekdo9-6yI\/AAAAAAAAKY0\/4bqpZupO3vE69esmiQAXHbJTgVrD4NV5wCEw\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.16.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0oo1-ZZ99wo\/V8Ekdo9-6yI\/AAAAAAAAKY0\/4bqpZupO3vE69esmiQAXHbJTgVrD4NV5wCEw\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.16.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nand making quilts. She started us sewing when we were young.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThis one was the result of our combined efforts from this visit.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-IZsLHyjvgYw\/V8EkdOa7niI\/AAAAAAAAKY0\/wW5rWnxFJF8EMZC3hWJWJxim5Mg8gAfjwCEw\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.15.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-IZsLHyjvgYw\/V8EkdOa7niI\/AAAAAAAAKY0\/wW5rWnxFJF8EMZC3hWJWJxim5Mg8gAfjwCEw\/s1600\/Miss%2BBetty%2Bturns%2B90.15.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnd to top off the 90th celebrations, breakfast the next morning at Vivo, Palm Cove. 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Boisterous? Lavish?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHow old is the oldest member of your family?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nAnyone made it into the hundreds?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nAre there traditions which bind your family?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nCatch up again soon.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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A day of coffee and cake, a little shopping and a lot of culture.\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-D5Gi9rrVFhA\/V7PiDLwmy4I\/AAAAAAAAKSo\/UOhmSyOcv1k50mUUttJfX-PyYQ2G_sO7gCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20160.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-D5Gi9rrVFhA\/V7PiDLwmy4I\/AAAAAAAAKSo\/UOhmSyOcv1k50mUUttJfX-PyYQ2G_sO7gCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20160.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI know you're now on Google maps looking up Woolooga and maybe even Vineyard. But, yes, they are real places where real people live and stay. My friends live and stay, in fact.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere's no better place to begin a day in town than at the Lindt Cafe, Martin Place, where it is compulsory to have amazing mochas, hot chocolates and decadent cake.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3JpYTCO_9JI\/V7PiAe6RcbI\/AAAAAAAAKSg\/Kh3g1UYtzUkNhulGOesQZeXiglqvCzz5gCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20160.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3JpYTCO_9JI\/V7PiAe6RcbI\/AAAAAAAAKSg\/Kh3g1UYtzUkNhulGOesQZeXiglqvCzz5gCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20160.jpg\" width=\"235\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLook at that face pleading with me to put the camera down so the cake-ing, hot-chocolate-ing and mocha-ing can begin.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf you haven't been to the Lindt Cafe, it's a must-visit if you're in Sydney.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBut the real purpose of our day was the Archibald Prize Exhibition at the State Gallery of New South Wales. So, here are my picks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI'll let the artists talk about the paintings themselves. I'll add my own running commentary on the side ... of course.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis one caught my eye because it had a few of my favourite things ... cats, cows and pigs ... but for all the wrong reasons, not because they are cute and cuddly, but rather because they are exotic invaders of our environment. Oh well, I still liked the painting, so detailed.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2uFsNpo0RGo\/V7Pf-kI_5aI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/h0EBHItKFB8rgP0jTjDJ22VUi_8CfeQzQCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20160.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2uFsNpo0RGo\/V7Pf-kI_5aI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/h0EBHItKFB8rgP0jTjDJ22VUi_8CfeQzQCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20160.jpg\" width=\"252\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ab3hiQzRwP4\/V7Pf-ptCTYI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/2G4aUaWMYK4tiaHkIe8fSxlPHAB1sQHvACEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20161.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ab3hiQzRwP4\/V7Pf-ptCTYI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/2G4aUaWMYK4tiaHkIe8fSxlPHAB1sQHvACEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20161.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YGpI_d53dVY\/V7PgDIMYYtI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/OnZqzY5_Rew_Xh5q9FRXMBXAutmz8B4pwCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20163.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YGpI_d53dVY\/V7PgDIMYYtI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/OnZqzY5_Rew_Xh5q9FRXMBXAutmz8B4pwCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20163.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2HubIb3meuw\/V7PgBGy8D0I\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/-Pn4hi1_wm8DKeDnB4nBwFnWdqr5UJ19wCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20162.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2HubIb3meuw\/V7PgBGy8D0I\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/-Pn4hi1_wm8DKeDnB4nBwFnWdqr5UJ19wCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20162.jpg\" width=\"259\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLoved the bright colours and obvious personality of the model in this.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JJpEKjpvnFc\/V7PgDcF-81I\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/1yJFJkebJfAv6r4X1_1tLQox3YSlx5O8QCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20164.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JJpEKjpvnFc\/V7PgDcF-81I\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/1yJFJkebJfAv6r4X1_1tLQox3YSlx5O8QCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20164.jpg\" width=\"235\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-aFTHu4duKds\/V7PgDmbd8lI\/AAAAAAAAKSc\/yWnG9V__va4tx2FL1JU9VHCb1XevHB-bwCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20165.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-aFTHu4duKds\/V7PgDmbd8lI\/AAAAAAAAKSc\/yWnG9V__va4tx2FL1JU9VHCb1XevHB-bwCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20165.jpg\" width=\"212\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI love fabric, need I say more?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-LApbpBdEEBM\/V7PgDzo6a4I\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/FUUdcCr5vms_68TESv_1Md-KFwcxQajbACEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20167.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-LApbpBdEEBM\/V7PgDzo6a4I\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/FUUdcCr5vms_68TESv_1Md-KFwcxQajbACEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20167.jpg\" width=\"237\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-aP_h-x3ldfc\/V7PgDxsyc1I\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/LTj-n52b4lYxGwlvtbOUXwp1WYC-_P6gACEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20166.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-aP_h-x3ldfc\/V7PgDxsyc1I\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/LTj-n52b4lYxGwlvtbOUXwp1WYC-_P6gACEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20166.jpg\" width=\"247\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt has, at times, been suggested ... implied ... hinted ... to me that I am too old to have long hair, grey long hair, hence my connection with this portrait. If Roslyn can have long hair, so can I.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-N8IyXhnmqfQ\/V7PgEOI8BkI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/y-aGhbRkBTk84Hbj66b8rfNlo3trwSBJwCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20168.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-N8IyXhnmqfQ\/V7PgEOI8BkI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/y-aGhbRkBTk84Hbj66b8rfNlo3trwSBJwCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20168.jpg\" width=\"257\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-stDK28i5LFc\/V7PgEf8zccI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/fJsZobGxR8cidpjRP5A243Tfwc0dofOBQCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20169.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-stDK28i5LFc\/V7PgEf8zccI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/fJsZobGxR8cidpjRP5A243Tfwc0dofOBQCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20169.jpg\" width=\"223\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGarry MacDonald and his struggle captured so well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-fB6co3m-qhI\/V7Pf_FP3FYI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/ExBxRmm9sLcl1QaubdkU4H7oIZPbnEMwQCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201612.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-fB6co3m-qhI\/V7Pf_FP3FYI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/ExBxRmm9sLcl1QaubdkU4H7oIZPbnEMwQCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201612.jpg\" width=\"265\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-iJjYLTXa0RU\/V7Pf_fw8CeI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/wyvOvuey7CURubOa6461oEMisFMEkqjtQCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201613.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-iJjYLTXa0RU\/V7Pf_fw8CeI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/wyvOvuey7CURubOa6461oEMisFMEkqjtQCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201613.jpg\" width=\"229\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI like this one because it's painted on plywood. Provides an interesting texture and background.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gNsFn1dQitM\/V7Pf_w76K7I\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/ITS6V5tp19EkdptMEnnlkCoIYOlOxp90gCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201615.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gNsFn1dQitM\/V7Pf_w76K7I\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/ITS6V5tp19EkdptMEnnlkCoIYOlOxp90gCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201615.jpg\" width=\"302\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-PSp5g5YtLXY\/V7PgAPt_aoI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/WaU6rpaf9_oEgHq0D-MxhW7fDp_Obfa4wCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201614.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-PSp5g5YtLXY\/V7PgAPt_aoI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/WaU6rpaf9_oEgHq0D-MxhW7fDp_Obfa4wCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201614.jpg\" width=\"219\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis painting made me a little sad. How hard does it have to be to fit in to our society? Is it really necessary to Anglicise your name?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-S1rPR6YE9BY\/V7PgAZxHJGI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/JOrmyyrS1ggmdjWKQPptlkBIGISCb5xggCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201617.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-S1rPR6YE9BY\/V7PgAZxHJGI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/JOrmyyrS1ggmdjWKQPptlkBIGISCb5xggCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201617.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RG6blb_XiGY\/V7PgALSAMUI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/ycVn6CavsToUUs51ZgxXWM59O01O5pmiQCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201616.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RG6blb_XiGY\/V7PgALSAMUI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/ycVn6CavsToUUs51ZgxXWM59O01O5pmiQCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201616.jpg\" width=\"224\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Packing Room Prize winner. I like the touch of green here and there.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9f7bel9LLmk\/V7PgBX57jlI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/XPppjSw53k4uCeM53NXvuxoibXHHAsuXQCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201621.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9f7bel9LLmk\/V7PgBX57jlI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/XPppjSw53k4uCeM53NXvuxoibXHHAsuXQCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201621.jpg\" width=\"279\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-NBm6sj8bERc\/V7PgBrdVYuI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/pZtPgmYLhmof3b3AUzf5wMwC95qVP2wvgCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201622.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-NBm6sj8bERc\/V7PgBrdVYuI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/pZtPgmYLhmof3b3AUzf5wMwC95qVP2wvgCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201622.jpg\" width=\"231\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd the winner.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-O4K_oKQGiHE\/V7PgAkSpJxI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/c00TMbpWtGsu34rmzaIpSZkXjcm41ywxgCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201619.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-O4K_oKQGiHE\/V7PgAkSpJxI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/c00TMbpWtGsu34rmzaIpSZkXjcm41ywxgCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201619.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDid you see the sparkle over his left eye? Dame Edna peeking through?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-L3UHQ1ZzY3k\/V7PgBMqni_I\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/CpdRzidSBO4GOMmxxrRE6bMevLz9kOS9gCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201620.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-L3UHQ1ZzY3k\/V7PgBMqni_I\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/CpdRzidSBO4GOMmxxrRE6bMevLz9kOS9gCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201620.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-T0pEJRREVZM\/V7PgAhfjkOI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/G49P7iTrKr0Oz93TqCyhBjDuyjce-vcjgCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201618.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-T0pEJRREVZM\/V7PgAhfjkOI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/G49P7iTrKr0Oz93TqCyhBjDuyjce-vcjgCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201618.jpg\" width=\"239\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBut my pick is this.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-R5x1iBcRAas\/V7Pf_EOzkVI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/1Ayfqb0o5f8LkVJh5NI8OmNyyAzeZp6yACEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201611.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-R5x1iBcRAas\/V7Pf_EOzkVI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/1Ayfqb0o5f8LkVJh5NI8OmNyyAzeZp6yACEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201611.jpg\" width=\"289\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3d8QXiob2vg\/V7Pf-sEmp_I\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/JJutbK7MEAA1Dp6PPex5GfeTPkguNHsWQCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201610.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3d8QXiob2vg\/V7Pf-sEmp_I\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/JJutbK7MEAA1Dp6PPex5GfeTPkguNHsWQCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201610.jpg\" width=\"219\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo real. Almost like he could step down off the wall.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nRecently, when I visited the Frida Kahlo Exhibition (\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2016\/07\/frida-kahlo-has-come-to-town.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E), I showed some of the Junior Archibald Exhibits. Thought you might like to see some more.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSome young artists are sooo talented.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AazmyASfwC4\/V7PgCetKurI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/jl0ITVQjOq4_0hsGskuDfKVZP0Ae_OnDACEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201626.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AazmyASfwC4\/V7PgCetKurI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/jl0ITVQjOq4_0hsGskuDfKVZP0Ae_OnDACEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201626.jpg\" width=\"218\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-NNMjSAilBsk\/V7PgCLdQpHI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/xNMWqiuy7pwJjd_b0QPliRAHPAS8I72IACEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201625.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-NNMjSAilBsk\/V7PgCLdQpHI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/xNMWqiuy7pwJjd_b0QPliRAHPAS8I72IACEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201625.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd others steal my heart.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-og2zJ_d6gsc\/V7PgB0eWSJI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/jA5janHMy6kdqgWuNPdUf8cl5G-VyghUgCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201623.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-og2zJ_d6gsc\/V7PgB0eWSJI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/jA5janHMy6kdqgWuNPdUf8cl5G-VyghUgCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201623.jpg\" width=\"238\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-PPRkBc4q1Ec\/V7PgB-6Z10I\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/4GnRnse3LOAQHJ8qi81kV0JBUUSXNUKTgCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201624.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"302\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-PPRkBc4q1Ec\/V7PgB-6Z10I\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/4GnRnse3LOAQHJ8qi81kV0JBUUSXNUKTgCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201624.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pwb6Ifv5E1E\/V7PgC_eHz9I\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/G1Ez3iW9MNgzq7B953iaqO5TitfUAmoFgCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201629.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pwb6Ifv5E1E\/V7PgC_eHz9I\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/G1Ez3iW9MNgzq7B953iaqO5TitfUAmoFgCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201629.jpg\" width=\"221\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tmbCwuIgLtc\/V7PgDH1MKVI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/2gC6BnWPZe4XSSijm5DNfKJRS2-CiVjwwCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201630.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tmbCwuIgLtc\/V7PgDH1MKVI\/AAAAAAAAKSU\/2gC6BnWPZe4XSSijm5DNfKJRS2-CiVjwwCEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B201630.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere must be some very proud parents of these young artists.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd, an opportunity for a reflective selfie must never be passed up.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nrDWGnrHJ9Y\/V7PiAV-58yI\/AAAAAAAAKSs\/t4YQaARyS88ZOi-r4lnAzRXImYkQ7FXzACEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20161.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nrDWGnrHJ9Y\/V7PiAV-58yI\/AAAAAAAAKSs\/t4YQaARyS88ZOi-r4lnAzRXImYkQ7FXzACEw\/s1600\/Archibald%2BPrize%2B20161.jpg\" width=\"250\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI hope you enjoyed your day out in town with Carmel and me.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nWhich painting was your favourite?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nAre you, like me, totally hopeless at art and so admiring of the talent to produce these pieces?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nDid the Junior Archibald pieces steal your heart?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nCatch up again soon.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gs9wo02jK-8\/V7PvPpFLwdI\/AAAAAAAAKS4\/gT1m2Ytxarw8TNKage4r7vjNdZOdL-ONwCLcB\/s1600\/Signature.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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Oh, and a little of Diego as well, but, for me, Frida is the main attraction. Enigmatic, beautiful, talented Frida. So, when Number 3 (my brother's youngest) is also in town for the weekend and wants to play for a day, what better thing to do than visit Frida at the State Gallery of New South Wales.\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-CHkLqTbQbKw\/V5W0LFW41NI\/AAAAAAAAKGQ\/ltHrzhqQ--UQ63xEFzfSW270KRHsnRvUgCLcB\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo0.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-CHkLqTbQbKw\/V5W0LFW41NI\/AAAAAAAAKGQ\/ltHrzhqQ--UQ63xEFzfSW270KRHsnRvUgCLcB\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo0.jpg\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere she is, Number 3, in Frida's studio with Frida. Well, almost.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNumber 3 was a Frida novice, but she was keen to meet up for the day, to have coffee ... very expensive coffee as it turned out (not at the Gallery) ... some lunch and to learn about Frida and Diego.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLunch at the Gallery is always fresh and tasty. Salad and veggies picked from the Gallery kitchen garden make every selection yummy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ex4TKRgWpEQ\/V5bSjKRSgWI\/AAAAAAAAKGs\/klNprMmVKUMRu4yhEXGRRpHBic8YHqcJACLcB\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"226\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ex4TKRgWpEQ\/V5bSjKRSgWI\/AAAAAAAAKGs\/klNprMmVKUMRu4yhEXGRRpHBic8YHqcJACLcB\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo5.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-LukcJSkthek\/V5bSi_NMgwI\/AAAAAAAAKGo\/4-ClmXXcuiYcpi8EI3lgUe3gLstjrMfswCLcB\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-LukcJSkthek\/V5bSi_NMgwI\/AAAAAAAAKGo\/4-ClmXXcuiYcpi8EI3lgUe3gLstjrMfswCLcB\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo6.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe cafe and its quality food are not a secret.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-c9-Fh8iLNWU\/V5bSi2kGlVI\/AAAAAAAAKGk\/daz6ZQ42Yc49Lx_dGIZyS2_zwqsiTI92gCEw\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo7.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-c9-Fh8iLNWU\/V5bSi2kGlVI\/AAAAAAAAKGk\/daz6ZQ42Yc49Lx_dGIZyS2_zwqsiTI92gCEw\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo7.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--lrUrpYefEE\/V5bSjsFuYAI\/AAAAAAAAKGw\/ILozh-u6ZXAtjVr-rHeAWFXsOxGUHq7SgCEw\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo8.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--lrUrpYefEE\/V5bSjsFuYAI\/AAAAAAAAKGw\/ILozh-u6ZXAtjVr-rHeAWFXsOxGUHq7SgCEw\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo8.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt was the weekend and it was BUSY. Frida, Diego and the Archibald Exhibition all at the same time.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOn our way to Frida, we cruised past the Junior Archibald Exhibition. Burgeoning artists painting amazing portraits.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThese were our picks.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3AI8dmdknwM\/V5m94aEjt1I\/AAAAAAAAKJs\/cij28Hh0JwEcYUbYsUSE1IPFmAallTrYACLcB\/s1600\/Firda%2BKahlo0.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3AI8dmdknwM\/V5m94aEjt1I\/AAAAAAAAKJs\/cij28Hh0JwEcYUbYsUSE1IPFmAallTrYACLcB\/s1600\/Firda%2BKahlo0.jpg\" width=\"230\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1jKBheZRllM\/V5bUJi0VbuI\/AAAAAAAAKHE\/YSZDUya2cOMsYK6Vbzv6XJs3kElsTdj_wCLcB\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"283\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1jKBheZRllM\/V5bUJi0VbuI\/AAAAAAAAKHE\/YSZDUya2cOMsYK6Vbzv6XJs3kElsTdj_wCLcB\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo1.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-CYSlcyAftb8\/V5bUJinsTnI\/AAAAAAAAKG8\/aSyznwk_JUwxsLBsnJA6KYhrHmAt6R8IwCLcB\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-CYSlcyAftb8\/V5bUJinsTnI\/AAAAAAAAKG8\/aSyznwk_JUwxsLBsnJA6KYhrHmAt6R8IwCLcB\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo2.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mXiFc-8Ih5U\/V5bUKfxEVbI\/AAAAAAAAKHQ\/uiJDbboM_ZIERSUbVXOl4-YIT10VjmGUgCLcB\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mXiFc-8Ih5U\/V5bUKfxEVbI\/AAAAAAAAKHQ\/uiJDbboM_ZIERSUbVXOl4-YIT10VjmGUgCLcB\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo3.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHow can 14 and 11 year olds create such amazing work?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PRmwd7PkyEo\/V5bUKLfkqcI\/AAAAAAAAKHM\/iEzFhO_jOzAofsh92lxD6tmZOOzcm2ocACLcB\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PRmwd7PkyEo\/V5bUKLfkqcI\/AAAAAAAAKHM\/iEzFhO_jOzAofsh92lxD6tmZOOzcm2ocACLcB\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo4.jpg\" width=\"222\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis one, which we really loved, by Andrew Yao, aged 8, says \"I drew a vampire version of myself. I drew it because I didn't want it to be scary but it ended up scary.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe were scared too, Andrew.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThen, with bated breath, it was time for Frida. Photos, paintings, letters from the collection of Jacques and Natasha Gelman.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--nd8eGk3TI0\/V5hPRZ8j7yI\/AAAAAAAAKIc\/-srz7vsoCh0k6zcPOFhpilunlNuCz_t9ACLcB\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo7.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--nd8eGk3TI0\/V5hPRZ8j7yI\/AAAAAAAAKIc\/-srz7vsoCh0k6zcPOFhpilunlNuCz_t9ACLcB\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo7.jpg\" width=\"258\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UeKAteQZj7M\/V5hPPq7ztHI\/AAAAAAAAKHw\/NRh4FtjJbQA6N9L9X1fYe_iNITzbY3KcACLcB\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo14.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UeKAteQZj7M\/V5hPPq7ztHI\/AAAAAAAAKHw\/NRh4FtjJbQA6N9L9X1fYe_iNITzbY3KcACLcB\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo14.jpg\" width=\"249\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sYvlHrgpc6Q\/V5hPPaFt9dI\/AAAAAAAAKHs\/iScaFi4CWW0nuLKNjXpCcVh8vv3ZTUoSQCLcB\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo13.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"154\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sYvlHrgpc6Q\/V5hPPaFt9dI\/AAAAAAAAKHs\/iScaFi4CWW0nuLKNjXpCcVh8vv3ZTUoSQCLcB\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo13.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vhiEsQCW8NA\/V5hPPrdxYoI\/AAAAAAAAKH0\/hXRwSbDYMfoQVRCXHuiP4A6J24oLdlvWgCLcB\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo15.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vhiEsQCW8NA\/V5hPPrdxYoI\/AAAAAAAAKH0\/hXRwSbDYMfoQVRCXHuiP4A6J24oLdlvWgCLcB\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo15.jpg\" width=\"250\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VUUL7FY-Tlc\/V5hPP3AERcI\/AAAAAAAAKH4\/AAO9BjrOrvkSF3BhovBX1NdHG0ZHnSi7QCLcB\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo16.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VUUL7FY-Tlc\/V5hPP3AERcI\/AAAAAAAAKH4\/AAO9BjrOrvkSF3BhovBX1NdHG0ZHnSi7QCLcB\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo16.jpg\" width=\"248\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWhen I saw photos of Frida beside her self portraits, I think she was more attractive than she saw herself to be.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LB6xrzMGQbE\/V5m95AWn0vI\/AAAAAAAAKJ4\/KGzNmt0pUuoum80iZ7uqRb6WBMPhssK_gCEw\/s1600\/Firda%2BKahlo5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LB6xrzMGQbE\/V5m95AWn0vI\/AAAAAAAAKJ4\/KGzNmt0pUuoum80iZ7uqRb6WBMPhssK_gCEw\/s1600\/Firda%2BKahlo5.jpg\" width=\"241\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LsYpm4fauCY\/V5m_Ul2awoI\/AAAAAAAAKKY\/zzR96ciUzrEmNC4K-3HA1_zIVbazoAHtQCEw\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo0.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LsYpm4fauCY\/V5m_Ul2awoI\/AAAAAAAAKKY\/zzR96ciUzrEmNC4K-3HA1_zIVbazoAHtQCEw\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo0.jpg\" width=\"245\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"tr_bq\"\u003E\n\"I knew the battlefield of suffering was reflected in my eyes. Ever since then, I started looking straight into the lens, without winking, without smiling, determined to prove I would be a good warrior until the end.\" \u0026nbsp;Frida Kahlo.\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fVJ5sOAtgyE\/V5m94toOUFI\/AAAAAAAAKJw\/h7oeCAL4sKY7Udtq43LcNryhc71tP_lzgCEw\/s1600\/Firda%2BKahlo2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fVJ5sOAtgyE\/V5m94toOUFI\/AAAAAAAAKJw\/h7oeCAL4sKY7Udtq43LcNryhc71tP_lzgCEw\/s1600\/Firda%2BKahlo2.jpg\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ksSHPiXSxBY\/V5m95AIpZXI\/AAAAAAAAKJ8\/amwW9v2Qejc1GFObJNTa_CaPqutP8yKcgCEw\/s1600\/Firda%2BKahlo3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ksSHPiXSxBY\/V5m95AIpZXI\/AAAAAAAAKJ8\/amwW9v2Qejc1GFObJNTa_CaPqutP8yKcgCEw\/s1600\/Firda%2BKahlo3.jpg\" width=\"225\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Baz_4ybrFEk\/V5m95Mj4J8I\/AAAAAAAAKJ0\/HFserhTwTZAsoVSLfvmrvUqzeynos1KoQCEw\/s1600\/Firda%2BKahlo4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Baz_4ybrFEk\/V5m95Mj4J8I\/AAAAAAAAKJ0\/HFserhTwTZAsoVSLfvmrvUqzeynos1KoQCEw\/s1600\/Firda%2BKahlo4.jpg\" width=\"211\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnd, also of course, there was her Diego.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0vbjx_T08nU\/V5hPRVgc49I\/AAAAAAAAKIs\/TRkoE5YiLiYH7A3_ZYjE2u4AgI-TLannQCEw\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0vbjx_T08nU\/V5hPRVgc49I\/AAAAAAAAKIs\/TRkoE5YiLiYH7A3_ZYjE2u4AgI-TLannQCEw\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo6.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-b_B-F-FSpVk\/V5m954ldOlI\/AAAAAAAAKKA\/tLqYN8matdY3H33TTNOQ4JjimoqQ3-xDwCEw\/s1600\/Firda%2BKahlo6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-b_B-F-FSpVk\/V5m954ldOlI\/AAAAAAAAKKA\/tLqYN8matdY3H33TTNOQ4JjimoqQ3-xDwCEw\/s1600\/Firda%2BKahlo6.jpg\" width=\"257\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-v-UpY3Hqwf8\/V5m95zBWSdI\/AAAAAAAAKKE\/zGKaLRIZJ3kLGEHDpVeiS9q7DfvlYxIVgCEw\/s1600\/Firda%2BKahlo7.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-v-UpY3Hqwf8\/V5m95zBWSdI\/AAAAAAAAKKE\/zGKaLRIZJ3kLGEHDpVeiS9q7DfvlYxIVgCEw\/s1600\/Firda%2BKahlo7.jpg\" width=\"221\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-eYmfqbaiUl4\/V5m95zwXSRI\/AAAAAAAAKKI\/-KgX564xmXwSLNG_o_hK-jCAlbvQd7aKQCEw\/s1600\/Firda%2BKahlo8.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-eYmfqbaiUl4\/V5m95zwXSRI\/AAAAAAAAKKI\/-KgX564xmXwSLNG_o_hK-jCAlbvQd7aKQCEw\/s1600\/Firda%2BKahlo8.jpg\" width=\"228\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nTo me, a most unlikely couple. However, for Frida, he was irresistible and so, it seems, for Frida's sister.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWhy she would chose to have an affair with her sister's husband I find confounding. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThere must have been something about him ... something which totally eludes me ... I know he was very talented, maybe I need to investigate him further.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnd so my curiosity with Frida continues.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI have a few Frida bits and bobs that I have made.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tvrF5qCAaN4\/V5hTl2Rlp4I\/AAAAAAAAKI4\/kC9eUrPODBQeHq1wXVHG0w23MU4HAyfsACEw\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo10.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tvrF5qCAaN4\/V5hTl2Rlp4I\/AAAAAAAAKI4\/kC9eUrPODBQeHq1wXVHG0w23MU4HAyfsACEw\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo10.jpg\" width=\"305\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Sixjz7jvwsI\/V5hTm8SRHJI\/AAAAAAAAKJI\/grj5fsNdqCkTuR0OGlU6kt84NgBJjgEgQCEw\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo9.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Sixjz7jvwsI\/V5hTm8SRHJI\/AAAAAAAAKJI\/grj5fsNdqCkTuR0OGlU6kt84NgBJjgEgQCEw\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo9.jpg\" width=\"236\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OczPA2CUZM4\/V5hTma8W6SI\/AAAAAAAAKJA\/0SHJiQ7q3XIil_6jM1E88p7bfzr6RLy9gCEw\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OczPA2CUZM4\/V5hTma8W6SI\/AAAAAAAAKJA\/0SHJiQ7q3XIil_6jM1E88p7bfzr6RLy9gCEw\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo3.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnd a few that I sell \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/au\/shop\/LibbysLifestyle\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AcaCTccOrbo\/V5hTl-Vr5aI\/AAAAAAAAKI0\/G8J94Pi7X1AiZTMMGp6or_18qDmD_WS9wCEw\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo0.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AcaCTccOrbo\/V5hTl-Vr5aI\/AAAAAAAAKI0\/G8J94Pi7X1AiZTMMGp6or_18qDmD_WS9wCEw\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo0.jpg\" width=\"212\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TlEP2B_alTM\/V5hTl5A3BRI\/AAAAAAAAKIw\/6dNSlJ52lZgPdClAxjvJjFYz6nS3nrEDwCEw\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TlEP2B_alTM\/V5hTl5A3BRI\/AAAAAAAAKIw\/6dNSlJ52lZgPdClAxjvJjFYz6nS3nrEDwCEw\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo1.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tLfALsEcCkk\/V5hTmWkJmII\/AAAAAAAAKI8\/T2pGt97YjnASnEmlrPhNiYcFMfsDBYcYACEw\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tLfALsEcCkk\/V5hTmWkJmII\/AAAAAAAAKI8\/T2pGt97YjnASnEmlrPhNiYcFMfsDBYcYACEw\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo2.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-X7tKvM7gtDs\/V5hTmTJnB3I\/AAAAAAAAKJE\/gPJDmQ_sSNM8aOvc42-L4wWmee2gDCUHACEw\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-X7tKvM7gtDs\/V5hTmTJnB3I\/AAAAAAAAKJE\/gPJDmQ_sSNM8aOvc42-L4wWmee2gDCUHACEw\/s1600\/Frida%2BKahlo4.jpg\" width=\"193\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nLuckily, it seems I am not the only one who has a Frida fascination.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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A brand new baby."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ch3\u003E\nYes, it's true! In our house. A milky-scented, black-haired nymph. The most beauteous beauty in the whole entire universe ... of course. And she's in our house ... technically ... our house on the Gold Coast.\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WXSdjkw0UD4\/V4cXpEvV82I\/AAAAAAAAJ9M\/iPK7Hi2PSg4z80bNbskNC8I4S-j9ToovQCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.9.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WXSdjkw0UD4\/V4cXpEvV82I\/AAAAAAAAJ9M\/iPK7Hi2PSg4z80bNbskNC8I4S-j9ToovQCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.9.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThe serenity of a baby sleeping.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNo, she's not ours. We're a bit past that, but she is living in our house ... on the Gold Coast with her lovely mum and dad. MLP's son and his wife have been in our house while we've been Townsville-ing and Sydney-ing and they've made a baby. How clever is that!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMLP's first grand-child and my first step-grand-child. Families are complicated these days.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBut, of course, you want to see more pictures.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWith Great-grandma.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-OAhm46Ealco\/V4caJgtiRgI\/AAAAAAAAJ9k\/yOoUPTXMpZg_rVhxtYomyt4mqsyERa64QCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.8.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"304\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-OAhm46Ealco\/V4caJgtiRgI\/AAAAAAAAJ9k\/yOoUPTXMpZg_rVhxtYomyt4mqsyERa64QCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.8.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGreat-grandpa.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Bb8_GPOqicI\/V4caJJwcOiI\/AAAAAAAAJ9c\/-aX7JuOW0j8JYqrojw9Zgfk_ePWqkPh2wCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.10.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Bb8_GPOqicI\/V4caJJwcOiI\/AAAAAAAAJ9c\/-aX7JuOW0j8JYqrojw9Zgfk_ePWqkPh2wCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.10.jpg\" width=\"198\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nNanna.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CHnJPh6UaFY\/V4caJkkZHqI\/AAAAAAAAJ9o\/nDnOwv7sJt0Kj8BCHEwWCwWUuM6bgpwqQCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.23.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CHnJPh6UaFY\/V4caJkkZHqI\/AAAAAAAAJ9o\/nDnOwv7sJt0Kj8BCHEwWCwWUuM6bgpwqQCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.23.jpg\" width=\"270\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMLP ... Grandpa, Pop ... he's not sure. He said he'd let her decide, which I'm sure she will. My mother's Great-grandchildren call her Jam Jar, so who knows what name this angel will give to MLP.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YFrkZVQOQhI\/V4caJAjFIzI\/AAAAAAAAJ9g\/y7ZrT05I_HgB3WG0vK8vV1HcHyLSgc3yQCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.12.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YFrkZVQOQhI\/V4caJAjFIzI\/AAAAAAAAJ9g\/y7ZrT05I_HgB3WG0vK8vV1HcHyLSgc3yQCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.12.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd a blurry phone photo of her with me.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-itRQa_Dbb2E\/V4caJADXqeI\/AAAAAAAAJ9Y\/989qH9u3_g8Fk3WaYbxTj75QKsF2jcyrgCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-itRQa_Dbb2E\/V4caJADXqeI\/AAAAAAAAJ9Y\/989qH9u3_g8Fk3WaYbxTj75QKsF2jcyrgCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.1.jpg\" width=\"210\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd on her own.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nYYg0Loqoy0\/V4ci4KUFfAI\/AAAAAAAAJ98\/02w0l0iwKzUzWhBdSvILdrt6yBYg6AdBQCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.11.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nYYg0Loqoy0\/V4ci4KUFfAI\/AAAAAAAAJ98\/02w0l0iwKzUzWhBdSvILdrt6yBYg6AdBQCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.11.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-x9VxQsaFM-Y\/V4ci4PRamLI\/AAAAAAAAJ94\/fXK0D8h3C2g6O3hg3u1VDV_XT3GdfWBGQCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.13.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-x9VxQsaFM-Y\/V4ci4PRamLI\/AAAAAAAAJ94\/fXK0D8h3C2g6O3hg3u1VDV_XT3GdfWBGQCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.13.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen there's a baby on the horizon, there are preparations to be made.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSewing ... of sleeping suits.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cR8eU_Lrgoc\/V4cjkcvuOMI\/AAAAAAAAJ-I\/Cy7kUi6xbroeSCeQEfyExhuPSyLdw-VpwCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cR8eU_Lrgoc\/V4cjkcvuOMI\/AAAAAAAAJ-I\/Cy7kUi6xbroeSCeQEfyExhuPSyLdw-VpwCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.6.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-yRVST5YRSBM\/V4cjkWadN3I\/AAAAAAAAJ-M\/zScMMljcyL41aUn7AOsbjXytVl3rgTWHgCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.7.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-yRVST5YRSBM\/V4cjkWadN3I\/AAAAAAAAJ-M\/zScMMljcyL41aUn7AOsbjXytVl3rgTWHgCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.7.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWith matching caps, naturally. You can find the pattern \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stitched-together.com\/2014\/10\/celebrating-baby-free-newborn-gown.html#.V4g2kGOUUlk\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-A5kHbTMMapk\/V4cjkOysprI\/AAAAAAAAJ-E\/rL96kD6I1cc7d9UnDgQ17hJY3ykAzRPWACLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-A5kHbTMMapk\/V4cjkOysprI\/AAAAAAAAJ-E\/rL96kD6I1cc7d9UnDgQ17hJY3ykAzRPWACLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.5.jpg\" width=\"289\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd they fit that tiny little head ... in a blurry phone photo kind of way.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-B8JrnCGES9M\/V4cj7PbgAiI\/AAAAAAAAJ-c\/h24_CSwJ2fMBbkvMvHSTqLhlFGLsVu9AQCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-B8JrnCGES9M\/V4cj7PbgAiI\/AAAAAAAAJ-c\/h24_CSwJ2fMBbkvMvHSTqLhlFGLsVu9AQCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.4.jpg\" width=\"204\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd crocheting to be done.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-06TBeij4bcY\/V4cj6q3QB5I\/AAAAAAAAJ-Y\/hJFbPITasP8EL8eBg9RXNiV1FKM4587IwCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.0.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-06TBeij4bcY\/V4cj6q3QB5I\/AAAAAAAAJ-Y\/hJFbPITasP8EL8eBg9RXNiV1FKM4587IwCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.0.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOf princess crowns\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-O87kk4r8suM\/V4cj6eLyU-I\/AAAAAAAAJ-Q\/fRlG3TiL4nsTep9jCTMkrx2Jk0Qmpe1FwCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-O87kk4r8suM\/V4cj6eLyU-I\/AAAAAAAAJ-Q\/fRlG3TiL4nsTep9jCTMkrx2Jk0Qmpe1FwCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.2.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nwhich also fit. The pattern is available \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/giftseshop.com\/product\/crochet-crown-pattern-pdf-n59\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NBuisdeQnCQ\/V4cqa3lxiwI\/AAAAAAAAJ_s\/i_N38BCtl5IwTPl6dosiCUnmyj3CvVbZgCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.0.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NBuisdeQnCQ\/V4cqa3lxiwI\/AAAAAAAAJ_s\/i_N38BCtl5IwTPl6dosiCUnmyj3CvVbZgCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.0.jpg\" width=\"247\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThanks to the lovely visitor who took this photo.\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\nSo there was a visit to the Gold Coast to meet her when she was two days old.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe managed a walk around our neighbourhood to reconnect with some locals.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-NgaqC99ydjA\/V4ck2IJJYpI\/AAAAAAAAJ-w\/az-Jz-2S8CkqS9Dq1m0F2SJB_GDlx2tnACLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.22.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-NgaqC99ydjA\/V4ck2IJJYpI\/AAAAAAAAJ-w\/az-Jz-2S8CkqS9Dq1m0F2SJB_GDlx2tnACLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.22.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vVvEB1-KJic\/V4ck2bvLHJI\/AAAAAAAAJ-4\/72Qd8DFoDrwmUXd88EMlXQWtpaFQ-oVhwCEw\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.19.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vVvEB1-KJic\/V4ck2bvLHJI\/AAAAAAAAJ-4\/72Qd8DFoDrwmUXd88EMlXQWtpaFQ-oVhwCEw\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.19.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-hfKefZhQA4k\/V4ck2ElpHgI\/AAAAAAAAJ-0\/KuXmpi8JI4Aje3fqfEKRmnBrEISk8Vt1ACEw\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.20.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-hfKefZhQA4k\/V4ck2ElpHgI\/AAAAAAAAJ-0\/KuXmpi8JI4Aje3fqfEKRmnBrEISk8Vt1ACEw\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.20.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSome of whom have also been busy making babies, it seems.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere has to be a joey in that pouch.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-16d6cPN4PCM\/V4clJHQIWfI\/AAAAAAAAJ_I\/9ldSe6x3Ih4jXKqAzOqR5-l6vA1aewZ_QCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.21.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-16d6cPN4PCM\/V4clJHQIWfI\/AAAAAAAAJ_I\/9ldSe6x3Ih4jXKqAzOqR5-l6vA1aewZ_QCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.21.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd Lorikeet chicks in that convenient hollow.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ASoHBrvEpI8\/V4clInfrPSI\/AAAAAAAAJ_A\/0UPyYodCxJ8jfOqIPyOSQk7B-Ewgnqv5gCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.16.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ASoHBrvEpI8\/V4clInfrPSI\/AAAAAAAAJ_A\/0UPyYodCxJ8jfOqIPyOSQk7B-Ewgnqv5gCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.16.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QuR3s1YikDQ\/V4clIrptuJI\/AAAAAAAAJ-8\/AGZHV5Ylo2QDvkbeFHD_IKQLr-OqxvPGACLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.17.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QuR3s1YikDQ\/V4clIrptuJI\/AAAAAAAAJ-8\/AGZHV5Ylo2QDvkbeFHD_IKQLr-OqxvPGACLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.17.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDad certainly looks like he's guarding something precious.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jtTgbwqHGq8\/V4clItwpiiI\/AAAAAAAAJ_E\/3abr__H6YXQcbJsgQa9XSJxP5GiEHvnVgCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.18.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jtTgbwqHGq8\/V4clItwpiiI\/AAAAAAAAJ_E\/3abr__H6YXQcbJsgQa9XSJxP5GiEHvnVgCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.18.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd there was a little time to catch up with friends ... for breakfast.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rxyG1DIgWvE\/V4cmHXPl0fI\/AAAAAAAAJ_Y\/vbUAjzQYOyQ2I9j46WAXlOZ8Bxas0HtGQCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.25.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rxyG1DIgWvE\/V4cmHXPl0fI\/AAAAAAAAJ_Y\/vbUAjzQYOyQ2I9j46WAXlOZ8Bxas0HtGQCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.25.jpg\" width=\"292\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHere, right on the beach.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GbHkAtV4wqM\/V4cmHW6CU9I\/AAAAAAAAJ_U\/wlcSj7lcRaY6D0_S29KMIgUq3YGjuN0PgCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.24.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GbHkAtV4wqM\/V4cmHW6CU9I\/AAAAAAAAJ_U\/wlcSj7lcRaY6D0_S29KMIgUq3YGjuN0PgCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.24.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWith this view. Ahhhh. Winter on the Gold Coast!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tS9MDAwfo9I\/V4cmHoMElDI\/AAAAAAAAJ_c\/quyWCI4DVogmZmNUz8vknJMq7iERq15owCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.14.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tS9MDAwfo9I\/V4cmHoMElDI\/AAAAAAAAJ_c\/quyWCI4DVogmZmNUz8vknJMq7iERq15owCLcB\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.14.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is going to be me next year. Paddle boarding in the morning sun.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-52_Ot1e59yk\/V4ckYAFGJgI\/AAAAAAAAJ_M\/X_HSC4uzQnoePDVmMwd_DA7MpAaPSBMyQCEw\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.15.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-52_Ot1e59yk\/V4ckYAFGJgI\/AAAAAAAAJ_M\/X_HSC4uzQnoePDVmMwd_DA7MpAaPSBMyQCEw\/s1600\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.15.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf you've read my previous posts about visiting home (\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2015\/03\/home-is-where-heart-is-and-friends.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2016\/04\/home-sense-of-being.html\" style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E),\u0026nbsp;you'll know I miss home and friends and that sense of belonging.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNow, with a new baby, it will be even more satisfying to return home at the end of the year to begin MLP's life of retirement, Grandpa-ing and a tad of grey nomad-ing in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2016\/04\/caravan-or-motorhome-to-tow-or-not-to.html\" style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Eour new caravan\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nAre there new babies in your family?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCute, cuddly, milk-infused babies?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDo you know that tiny ache of missing home and friends?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIsn't she the most amazing creation you've seen??\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou have to say yes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCatch up again soon.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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A brand new baby."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Libby's Lifestyle"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/03884122961562821210"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WXSdjkw0UD4\/V4cXpEvV82I\/AAAAAAAAJ9M\/iPK7Hi2PSg4z80bNbskNC8I4S-j9ToovQCLcB\/s72-c\/A%2Bbaby%2Binthe%2Bhouse.9.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393517052121573956.post-4070644754975032144"},"published":{"$t":"2016-06-09T10:18:00.000+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-07-02T11:36:31.576+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel."}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Vivid Sydney 2016 ... in the rain."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ch3\u003E\nRain is predicted. Heavy rain ... and strong winds. A rather large storm cell, in fact, and we are booked into the city for the night to tour the sights of Vivid Sydney 2016. A night in town. A dinner out. And Vivid. Perfect ... except for the rain.\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-z7nDPiBNHrM\/V1Za3gy838I\/AAAAAAAAJuk\/0SUV1Ik53d8K-qaY4elp1zDwpe5DDRzCQCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B20167.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-z7nDPiBNHrM\/V1Za3gy838I\/AAAAAAAAJuk\/0SUV1Ik53d8K-qaY4elp1zDwpe5DDRzCQCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B20167.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EWe are booked into a flash hotel in Martin Place, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.westinsydney.com\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EThe Westin\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, set in, around, on, the old GPO, built in 1844. Old and new combined in an amazing architectural mix.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y_afQxzhfzE\/V1Za0dI013I\/AAAAAAAAJtk\/fzE6VCU2GkUwVdufBlw6x-Qw4APbHX7KwCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B20162.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"185\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y_afQxzhfzE\/V1Za0dI013I\/AAAAAAAAJtk\/fzE6VCU2GkUwVdufBlw6x-Qw4APbHX7KwCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B20162.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0jmwVpflL20\/V1ZayNJeCMI\/AAAAAAAAJs4\/gwDS2alY8bcYwhXHW0SJvCkDEPbfMamoACKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B20161.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0jmwVpflL20\/V1ZayNJeCMI\/AAAAAAAAJs4\/gwDS2alY8bcYwhXHW0SJvCkDEPbfMamoACKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B20161.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LnxTVUcJZGY\/V1Za3W0BY7I\/AAAAAAAAJuc\/5KPmSk-Ap2cwaOJMV5Bw_DyU80T34c3FgCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B20165.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LnxTVUcJZGY\/V1Za3W0BY7I\/AAAAAAAAJuc\/5KPmSk-Ap2cwaOJMV5Bw_DyU80T34c3FgCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B20165.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8c1P6FdPEe8\/V1Za3kTox6I\/AAAAAAAAJug\/oapMdZLQZFoKFREXrY-HbJtnjq_cBC3OQCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B20166.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8c1P6FdPEe8\/V1Za3kTox6I\/AAAAAAAAJug\/oapMdZLQZFoKFREXrY-HbJtnjq_cBC3OQCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B20166.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-nAN9BQCqZ94\/V1ZcK74UFII\/AAAAAAAAJwQ\/yaZixjhbDTEVNgY7OD2fe9RsftLP6JPDgCLcB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201649.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-nAN9BQCqZ94\/V1ZcK74UFII\/AAAAAAAAJwQ\/yaZixjhbDTEVNgY7OD2fe9RsftLP6JPDgCLcB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201649.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-znvpiN0ktWM\/V1ZcLBAevOI\/AAAAAAAAJwY\/ROiirRXDX40NcCdv6Qkm59Bjfw8XzJLeQCLcB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201651.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-znvpiN0ktWM\/V1ZcLBAevOI\/AAAAAAAAJwY\/ROiirRXDX40NcCdv6Qkm59Bjfw8XzJLeQCLcB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201651.jpg\" width=\"212\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVivid begins just outside our door in Martin Place. A pyramid of changing lights.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-z7nDPiBNHrM\/V1Za3gy838I\/AAAAAAAAJvA\/gzED3ciPyPw3OfTWwMyl_q7zoQK2DqqdwCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B20167.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-z7nDPiBNHrM\/V1Za3gy838I\/AAAAAAAAJvA\/gzED3ciPyPw3OfTWwMyl_q7zoQK2DqqdwCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B20167.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wTCrLGafJWY\/V1Za3yxSa1I\/AAAAAAAAJvA\/k-6dKXh6cyMRXfSE6-USeas-5MCskC2YQCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B20168.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"261\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wTCrLGafJWY\/V1Za3yxSa1I\/AAAAAAAAJvA\/k-6dKXh6cyMRXfSE6-USeas-5MCskC2YQCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B20168.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nA car immersed in shapes and colours.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iktzN6DsSg8\/V1Za0GSqjTI\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/5FlMgwV1G1oF0cZ6a5Fwm2vMbKWjjk0SACKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201619.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"216\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iktzN6DsSg8\/V1Za0GSqjTI\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/5FlMgwV1G1oF0cZ6a5Fwm2vMbKWjjk0SACKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201619.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-01A1pJa9ZQI\/V1Za08bQ5aI\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/RL-tP8Ctd6M5VY6yGH6nR6GCyzDTrT_HQCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201620.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-01A1pJa9ZQI\/V1Za08bQ5aI\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/RL-tP8Ctd6M5VY6yGH6nR6GCyzDTrT_HQCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201620.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SQWi-T4Arg0\/V1Za0-UswzI\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/keTm674NStojqxuek_KeM7HYokMZJ1rXgCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201621.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SQWi-T4Arg0\/V1Za0-UswzI\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/keTm674NStojqxuek_KeM7HYokMZJ1rXgCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201621.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-32lZO9kIwzU\/V1Za1FP_6SI\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/I6HZNzM2eV0xgF3DdhnaatWvh-Ba0fzlwCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201622.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-32lZO9kIwzU\/V1Za1FP_6SI\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/I6HZNzM2eV0xgF3DdhnaatWvh-Ba0fzlwCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201622.jpg\" width=\"297\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLaser lights play against the aged facades and soar into the night sky.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3HrYwSQLYm4\/V1ZaypmzUII\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/FvXePDY7yE4Q5-XD0oPMqaHJxRgY5qSMwCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201612.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3HrYwSQLYm4\/V1ZaypmzUII\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/FvXePDY7yE4Q5-XD0oPMqaHJxRgY5qSMwCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201612.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BQBtTp0bSnE\/V1ZazJDyMQI\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/q39pLWAxw6UxDTMvQlG7gsHSMq8A-i1kQCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201614.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BQBtTp0bSnE\/V1ZazJDyMQI\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/q39pLWAxw6UxDTMvQlG7gsHSMq8A-i1kQCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201614.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fykN4PT7aMo\/V1ZazRpuV0I\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/gaDqpXfp7nk-9ktf16zAktHJXrmBw3ZCACKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201616.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fykN4PT7aMo\/V1ZazRpuV0I\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/gaDqpXfp7nk-9ktf16zAktHJXrmBw3ZCACKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201616.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2EnVjcV5k-4\/V1Zazi-qsfI\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/kCBZ5JqwS7UcCGMxrewkheQ2biuMjxypgCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201617.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2EnVjcV5k-4\/V1Zazi-qsfI\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/kCBZ5JqwS7UcCGMxrewkheQ2biuMjxypgCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201617.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f07iDD3cEgg\/V1Za0OopaFI\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/8ykScjYEmb4maRpPqY-a8BoHYSvRwoDLACKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201618.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"243\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f07iDD3cEgg\/V1Za0OopaFI\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/8ykScjYEmb4maRpPqY-a8BoHYSvRwoDLACKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201618.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA fountain of little people tumble and walk.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-d9lXbiiRtc4\/V1ZayEOIKhI\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/dgTO9RKuo7wigG-NC1p2JmbEobv5iB8LACKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201610.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-d9lXbiiRtc4\/V1ZayEOIKhI\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/dgTO9RKuo7wigG-NC1p2JmbEobv5iB8LACKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201610.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-B4xvG5u1BoQ\/V1ZayYkW4_I\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/32t5iLXoxL086qZSZZnis8--WebeEJQKQCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201611.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"94\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-B4xvG5u1BoQ\/V1ZayYkW4_I\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/32t5iLXoxL086qZSZZnis8--WebeEJQKQCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201611.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs we make our way towards Circular Quay, the lights inside the buildings and from the traffic, not officially part of Vivid, are just as beautiful.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KgAxEdjV2sU\/V1Za4Indh7I\/AAAAAAAAJvA\/uBe5ffGmsrgFOzzcXne-ylxIM8Bm2VBwQCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B20169.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KgAxEdjV2sU\/V1Za4Indh7I\/AAAAAAAAJvA\/uBe5ffGmsrgFOzzcXne-ylxIM8Bm2VBwQCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B20169.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dPx23FGMPrs\/V1Za1Ts61pI\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/oBzZi727LNMLsu8ReNkCpXkSUnY3Cpv9ACKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201623.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dPx23FGMPrs\/V1Za1Ts61pI\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/oBzZi727LNMLsu8ReNkCpXkSUnY3Cpv9ACKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201623.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-LJPoEecLolA\/V1Za1kWiaZI\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/G5Epg45lzAUpSY_d8d0LFpmnFM13-GWQACKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201625.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-LJPoEecLolA\/V1Za1kWiaZI\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/G5Epg45lzAUpSY_d8d0LFpmnFM13-GWQACKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201625.jpg\" width=\"227\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KDsDYSiXhSU\/V1Za2IT3COI\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/rTqBIVEbylcrAyvCybVU8-cdRZdkymRYgCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201626.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KDsDYSiXhSU\/V1Za2IT3COI\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/rTqBIVEbylcrAyvCybVU8-cdRZdkymRYgCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201626.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCircular Quay is amass with people. Umbrellas begin to open. The crowds of happy night viewers persist despite the gentle rain.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nInteractive light displays capture the children.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PEfz6Y6-pwo\/V1ZcHUCkNKI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/bEP5GY9y5xIy-xVCcx1Whop0u2VkPH1HwCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201637.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PEfz6Y6-pwo\/V1ZcHUCkNKI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/bEP5GY9y5xIy-xVCcx1Whop0u2VkPH1HwCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201637.jpg\" width=\"219\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-VPhl5AU8uoM\/V1ZcHZbE1VI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/fa5KWwDFIhsQRfDdXFrAGgQnM00sRW1OwCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201638.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-VPhl5AU8uoM\/V1ZcHZbE1VI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/fa5KWwDFIhsQRfDdXFrAGgQnM00sRW1OwCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201638.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Museum of Contemporary Art is appropriately awash with dripping paint.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-doH3J2ppLtI\/V1ZcHYyMXDI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/t4oeFdrM898qgHHB7EIwkRcXIxyT54UUwCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201636.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"196\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-doH3J2ppLtI\/V1ZcHYyMXDI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/t4oeFdrM898qgHHB7EIwkRcXIxyT54UUwCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201636.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fmaL-CwxQfw\/V1ZcGprMOAI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/WhClQzfAHg0MwdDVcifiIe-GK27_fParACKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201633.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"162\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fmaL-CwxQfw\/V1ZcGprMOAI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/WhClQzfAHg0MwdDVcifiIe-GK27_fParACKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201633.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Opera House even more spectacular than normal.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8zwX71CSDLM\/V1ZcH8NPZmI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/286bh4iSjCgfCJE4LymnTRTLXSztUIlEQCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201639.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"228\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8zwX71CSDLM\/V1ZcH8NPZmI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/286bh4iSjCgfCJE4LymnTRTLXSztUIlEQCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201639.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-l8I3XmVFq24\/V1ZcH4u4HHI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/rnDLwVZ3Tn4rDEELaGHypbL0kgcDaySPwCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201640.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-l8I3XmVFq24\/V1ZcH4u4HHI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/rnDLwVZ3Tn4rDEELaGHypbL0kgcDaySPwCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201640.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-nr6LlxhOQhg\/V1ZcIL-BHpI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/YPVzsGwOKukgmIJ3SJHK3_b0TbhQrpABwCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201641.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-nr6LlxhOQhg\/V1ZcIL-BHpI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/YPVzsGwOKukgmIJ3SJHK3_b0TbhQrpABwCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201641.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HfeK1_5Bkv8\/V1ZcJQk75DI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/D-34eJAevZAICNf71WENM3cCQfz4S0gRwCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201642.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HfeK1_5Bkv8\/V1ZcJQk75DI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/D-34eJAevZAICNf71WENM3cCQfz4S0gRwCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201642.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd mesmerising Custom House, always a crowd pleaser.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6BYM846l5DU\/V1Za2bAwU8I\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/OLZUjpnz1x0tIqpSonEnphHbEzJGes3XQCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201628.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"170\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6BYM846l5DU\/V1Za2bAwU8I\/AAAAAAAAJu8\/OLZUjpnz1x0tIqpSonEnphHbEzJGes3XQCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201628.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_EQjsj0k3Kk\/V1ZcFwiTWyI\/AAAAAAAAJxo\/NRUcUWbOMlw9mrUnFS7sX6FySTELfHVKgCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201630.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"170\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_EQjsj0k3Kk\/V1ZcFwiTWyI\/AAAAAAAAJxo\/NRUcUWbOMlw9mrUnFS7sX6FySTELfHVKgCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201630.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z9adL54ZFH8\/V1ZcGF9darI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/RX694OpaOl0ScH0VHaOr0skQPB3JvFKkACKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201631.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z9adL54ZFH8\/V1ZcGF9darI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/RX694OpaOl0ScH0VHaOr0skQPB3JvFKkACKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201631.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNotice the brollies. The rain is a little heavier.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe decide on a ferry ride to Darling Harbour to see more lights. (Last year, Darling Harbour lights were stunning. See them\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2015\/05\/vivid-sydney-city-lights-up.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEven the ferries are adorned, advertising Taronga Zoo's involvement in Vivid for the first time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4tK_wz3Tjc4\/V1ZcGqzbm8I\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/fZkR6viiu1YPy2VvJ-Q3h0u33WcywMiUACKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201634.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4tK_wz3Tjc4\/V1ZcGqzbm8I\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/fZkR6viiu1YPy2VvJ-Q3h0u33WcywMiUACKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201634.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6riglm457x4\/V1ZcKEm1dBI\/AAAAAAAAJxs\/S4tU95Si2YAJ6ZIZnyTG8-PTFQdszAV3QCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201647.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6riglm457x4\/V1ZcKEm1dBI\/AAAAAAAAJxs\/S4tU95Si2YAJ6ZIZnyTG8-PTFQdszAV3QCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201647.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA ferry ride gives great views of the city, the bridge, Luna Park ... except that now it is raining, seriously raining, bucketing down, in fact.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OQIe3mPpD-o\/V1ZcGFquIrI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/4MR-C6_eHPsLbmvSmBeaBMD0dl7D4497wCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201632.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OQIe3mPpD-o\/V1ZcGFquIrI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/4MR-C6_eHPsLbmvSmBeaBMD0dl7D4497wCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201632.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mzINAVwfPAY\/V1ZcG0iPI4I\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/faG2biowVDYoTsRBIHTZPtkGet_xTehEACKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201635.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mzINAVwfPAY\/V1ZcG0iPI4I\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/faG2biowVDYoTsRBIHTZPtkGet_xTehEACKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201635.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAn interestingly blurred, rained-out view of Luna Park.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-24obPeDlbes\/V1ZcJsYr5tI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/0YoEyHnjBcghq0O3Arbk99WzaRAO319gwCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201644.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-24obPeDlbes\/V1ZcJsYr5tI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/0YoEyHnjBcghq0O3Arbk99WzaRAO319gwCKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201644.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA less blurred, rained-out view of Luna Park as we dock at the ferry terminal.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ow3JqRIBpjI\/V1ZcJmq_OSI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/LI_L-f75_JgyysShWG_kVlKC39_6YjWbACKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201643.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ow3JqRIBpjI\/V1ZcJmq_OSI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/LI_L-f75_JgyysShWG_kVlKC39_6YjWbACKgB\/s1600\/Vivid%2BSydney%2B201643.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDid we venture out into the torrential rain at Darling Harbour?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nUmm, nope.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe chose to remain on the ferry and make our way back for coffee at our flash hotel in town.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nToo wet. Too windy. And the weekend weather proceeded to get much worse. Beaches were washed away. Houses on the beachfront destroyed. Lives lost. A horror storm. Our Vivd experience was cut short.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nWhat is it about a light show that makes us gather even in the rain?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAre you a light show lover?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHave you been to Vivid 2106, 2015 ... ?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nAre you thinking of going this weekend when the weather should be much improved?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nThere's much more to see than what we caught before the rain tumbled down.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nIf you're planning a visit to Sydney, check the dates for \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.vividsydney.com\/homepage\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EVivid\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E; it's something to see\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n...\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nif there's not an enormous storm cell on the weather chart.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nCatch up again soon.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OhgJEq6RaVc\/V1ZZ1eTfkfI\/AAAAAAAAJs0\/UVZ4fwljJVA6oviJ_h-7b8oPzxehx2SEgCKgB\/s1600\/Signature.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"33\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OhgJEq6RaVc\/V1ZZ1eTfkfI\/AAAAAAAAJs0\/UVZ4fwljJVA6oviJ_h-7b8oPzxehx2SEgCKgB\/s1600\/Signature.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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living' the dream."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ch3\u003E\nA fishing shed is a dream to behold for those drawn to angling as their preferred past time. In FNQ, \u0026nbsp;such a dream is no longer a dream. A sister, a brother, an almost-brother-in-law and a dog are living the dream, fishing the waters of the Tully and Hull Rivers and the Pacific Ocean around Dunk Island whenever the urge hits. They are in search of the biggest catch. The catch to talk about for almost ever. The catch to get the heart racing and the line singing. \"THAT\" catch.\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-UTtc7eqDD5g\/V0KQK2z5RpI\/AAAAAAAAJiU\/HXNLiDng-uc1eMadmZsxMyBNanVz6xbiQCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead9.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-UTtc7eqDD5g\/V0KQK2z5RpI\/AAAAAAAAJiU\/HXNLiDng-uc1eMadmZsxMyBNanVz6xbiQCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead9.jpg\" width=\"246\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd, luckily for me, when I go north on family visits, we tend to spend some time at \"The Shed\" ... \"Grunter Gate\" ... named in the hope that one day a giant Grunter will be caught ... One day ...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nImprovements have been made to the shed since \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2015\/11\/a-shed-two-men-one-woman-dog-happiness.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Emy first visit\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe garden bath house is operating. A Christmas present for my sister.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-67-9nqn7kD8\/V0KggwKN1SI\/AAAAAAAAJlo\/QU80u3x59_MfrpD-WLmwbF_F_aH-iUyRwCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead29.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"243\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-67-9nqn7kD8\/V0KggwKN1SI\/AAAAAAAAJlo\/QU80u3x59_MfrpD-WLmwbF_F_aH-iUyRwCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead29.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nComplete with tropical shower cap all the way from \u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/au\/shop\/AlieJane\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EAlie Jane in Newcastle\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HGx6R0G4UaM\/V0KghAjamNI\/AAAAAAAAJls\/Qo6npBSyJC873EaJvclr73ggz7JBWCcCwCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead36.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HGx6R0G4UaM\/V0KghAjamNI\/AAAAAAAAJls\/Qo6npBSyJC873EaJvclr73ggz7JBWCcCwCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead36.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWhen the humidity is higher than high, there is nothing better than bathing al fresco.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zoduF6umKMU\/V0KggiY1lqI\/AAAAAAAAJlg\/9dXnbUFLR6IBZrJEpscYucsDKNxJlOTqwCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zoduF6umKMU\/V0KggiY1lqI\/AAAAAAAAJlg\/9dXnbUFLR6IBZrJEpscYucsDKNxJlOTqwCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead1.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-L7kD9y8JpPk\/V0KggXOCkzI\/AAAAAAAAJlc\/dJOpomzVpEc4h18OfzH7K1hGkKRLZI-1ACLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead13.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-L7kD9y8JpPk\/V0KggXOCkzI\/AAAAAAAAJlc\/dJOpomzVpEc4h18OfzH7K1hGkKRLZI-1ACLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead13.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe almost-brother-in-law loves it too ... and, no, I did not take this photo. My sister did.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-83b5inASlCA\/V0Kggke-zFI\/AAAAAAAAJlk\/-R1JENN_OMky08mDj2TMWfaeYvm-nAr6ACLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead18.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-83b5inASlCA\/V0Kggke-zFI\/AAAAAAAAJlk\/-R1JENN_OMky08mDj2TMWfaeYvm-nAr6ACLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead18.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe garden has its toes firmly in the soil. The pumpkin patch continues to thrive.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RhAu-bPrVm0\/V0KSOyHsT6I\/AAAAAAAAJis\/GgR8K46FjnsbkhdY-6QoHBDmWxTm4rqtwCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead16.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RhAu-bPrVm0\/V0KSOyHsT6I\/AAAAAAAAJis\/GgR8K46FjnsbkhdY-6QoHBDmWxTm4rqtwCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead16.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe rosellas are flowering\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uc7keF8J2YU\/V0KSO6DxU4I\/AAAAAAAAJik\/f5dseafNBlUCKdOJpYkBvbSrC8YHkW0AACLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead24.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uc7keF8J2YU\/V0KSO6DxU4I\/AAAAAAAAJik\/f5dseafNBlUCKdOJpYkBvbSrC8YHkW0AACLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead24.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nand producing fruit ready for jam.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TYeDpXINneo\/V0KSPjyPJqI\/AAAAAAAAJi4\/ktX4Nz2bwukmqMrH8kaeg6sDa0xvHaUpgCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead57.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TYeDpXINneo\/V0KSPjyPJqI\/AAAAAAAAJi4\/ktX4Nz2bwukmqMrH8kaeg6sDa0xvHaUpgCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead57.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI looovve rosella jam.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe passionfruit vine is flowering,\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pxdAeGCZgh8\/V0KSOxBrfAI\/AAAAAAAAJio\/TMiTpnPJMnA9UJfaJgbOMJrwn0XgsCKFgCKgB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead30.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pxdAeGCZgh8\/V0KSOxBrfAI\/AAAAAAAAJio\/TMiTpnPJMnA9UJfaJgbOMJrwn0XgsCKFgCKgB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead30.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nmuch to the delight of the sun birds.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-n_ZNyibBPv8\/V0KSPQEUMDI\/AAAAAAAAJi0\/fRUlcggo-gQu4MJWggiOfj_x47ILoNb2ACKgB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead53.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"247\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-n_ZNyibBPv8\/V0KSPQEUMDI\/AAAAAAAAJi0\/fRUlcggo-gQu4MJWggiOfj_x47ILoNb2ACKgB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead53.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--Pw73Y9KSCQ\/V0KSPRfNDjI\/AAAAAAAAJiw\/ofI2i9wNNjAp9pt4tEQJ-u-g7SoBCfo7ACKgB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead54.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--Pw73Y9KSCQ\/V0KSPRfNDjI\/AAAAAAAAJiw\/ofI2i9wNNjAp9pt4tEQJ-u-g7SoBCfo7ACKgB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead54.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFresh garden mulch and some rain mean these fun guys ... fungi ... popped up.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-AiaLBsqM_tc\/V0KTVbF8tEI\/AAAAAAAAJjQ\/cOaehQJOgDkj_m4jQKbsxPlGODz-WHlyACLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-AiaLBsqM_tc\/V0KTVbF8tEI\/AAAAAAAAJjQ\/cOaehQJOgDkj_m4jQKbsxPlGODz-WHlyACLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead4.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qo0BW2joCZU\/V0KTUmtPVVI\/AAAAAAAAJjE\/CIJDdBgIPKgKG9uD-lRVClVD6uXuyqFkACLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead10.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qo0BW2joCZU\/V0KTUmtPVVI\/AAAAAAAAJjE\/CIJDdBgIPKgKG9uD-lRVClVD6uXuyqFkACLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead10.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BX0mbwZrCKs\/V0KTUgZuBgI\/AAAAAAAAJjI\/SuPKysScSf4hy3iaGgPqjFtzAoegG6qAgCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead14.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BX0mbwZrCKs\/V0KTUgZuBgI\/AAAAAAAAJjI\/SuPKysScSf4hy3iaGgPqjFtzAoegG6qAgCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead14.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-VwX3ckK6zaE\/V0KTUvlUv6I\/AAAAAAAAJjA\/ehtTUaSNqzYk7gcFsQ1ZWqZMIejtIqH0QCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead15.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-VwX3ckK6zaE\/V0KTUvlUv6I\/AAAAAAAAJjA\/ehtTUaSNqzYk7gcFsQ1ZWqZMIejtIqH0QCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead15.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-e18eNPZUcKg\/V0KTVZUcuTI\/AAAAAAAAJjM\/9lYCBsor9rA9mZGVaeCMM1HBnADLDj7wQCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead23.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-e18eNPZUcKg\/V0KTVZUcuTI\/AAAAAAAAJjM\/9lYCBsor9rA9mZGVaeCMM1HBnADLDj7wQCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead23.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-sbzn5NmoLj8\/V0KTVQIRFAI\/AAAAAAAAJjU\/eOIUsfb7nhMxaeuAnYxbRDP-TU5k2DihQCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead65.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-sbzn5NmoLj8\/V0KTVQIRFAI\/AAAAAAAAJjU\/eOIUsfb7nhMxaeuAnYxbRDP-TU5k2DihQCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead65.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis giant beauty was in the road side grass on my morning walk.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-n-y4l5WZrq4\/V0KTyQvBfZI\/AAAAAAAAJjc\/IjfFehISlm0oGmnu5adqhj3fdDc02V3AwCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead50.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-n-y4l5WZrq4\/V0KTyQvBfZI\/AAAAAAAAJjc\/IjfFehISlm0oGmnu5adqhj3fdDc02V3AwCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead50.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHe had to be easily 15 to 18 centimetres across. Quite a statement against the lush grass.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe kingfisher still visits.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6RLY-lgFlm0\/V0KWAPQ23nI\/AAAAAAAAJjw\/DWmzwlczvX09h_cs6OoyDAIm8cWjfz_cgCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead56.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6RLY-lgFlm0\/V0KWAPQ23nI\/AAAAAAAAJjw\/DWmzwlczvX09h_cs6OoyDAIm8cWjfz_cgCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead56.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-G0JbjbbqK80\/V0KV_zp3tjI\/AAAAAAAAJjs\/hB4iQyk6cRIbc1PW6h_yXkGvF1BRKciJACLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead51.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-G0JbjbbqK80\/V0KV_zp3tjI\/AAAAAAAAJjs\/hB4iQyk6cRIbc1PW6h_yXkGvF1BRKciJACLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead51.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd there were lots of these little fellows swooping across the grass. Glossy Swiftlets, I think.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ekkbw1dBiCo\/V0KbHMGLd2I\/AAAAAAAAJk0\/tuzu0M_wvtIXFvzxVwkGZy5ayNqJcSdwgCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead25.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ekkbw1dBiCo\/V0KbHMGLd2I\/AAAAAAAAJk0\/tuzu0M_wvtIXFvzxVwkGZy5ayNqJcSdwgCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead25.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd, to our delight, on this visit to the shed, two Ulysses butterflies decided to put on a show.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNow you see them ...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GJUlGosI_Zk\/V0KWh8lztjI\/AAAAAAAAJj0\/A8K7ijhIG74X2TL_PxLTe0Wq8W7hfRytwCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead44.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GJUlGosI_Zk\/V0KWh8lztjI\/AAAAAAAAJj0\/A8K7ijhIG74X2TL_PxLTe0Wq8W7hfRytwCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead44.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nnow you don't.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-b1gf5EKpo_s\/V0KWh2GJS7I\/AAAAAAAAJj4\/XuQFK0z5VC4ueIXN_QRh8P_tbEKPZq0aQCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead45.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-b1gf5EKpo_s\/V0KWh2GJS7I\/AAAAAAAAJj4\/XuQFK0z5VC4ueIXN_QRh8P_tbEKPZq0aQCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead45.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\"But what about the fishing?\" I hear you ask.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWell, yes we did fish. It's in our blood. Our father, the sugar cane farmer, loved to fish. It was his form of stress relief.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd yes, we did catch, but not \"THAT\" catch, in fact nothing even near \"THAT\" catch. Not even big enough to take home. Just big enough for a little fun and a return to the water for next time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qTMcgfcMZGg\/V0KXsF-7qtI\/AAAAAAAAJkM\/lUHLDkCb2QQwXUyDaPCIZmbqPUK_Lm1HwCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead38.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qTMcgfcMZGg\/V0KXsF-7qtI\/AAAAAAAAJkM\/lUHLDkCb2QQwXUyDaPCIZmbqPUK_Lm1HwCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead38.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Yjs7ACFflqM\/V0KXsECj1hI\/AAAAAAAAJkE\/pehQaHId5H4ly53IEb_aucZbhFqb-ZSGgCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead39.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Yjs7ACFflqM\/V0KXsECj1hI\/AAAAAAAAJkE\/pehQaHId5H4ly53IEb_aucZbhFqb-ZSGgCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead39.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe blaring FNQ sun, midges and mosquitoes make for interesting fashion choices.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LJHZamy10Xc\/V0KXsNrojHI\/AAAAAAAAJkI\/LE98KJGZuPQySmXxMWB6ICOWKUXhgie4ACLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead40.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LJHZamy10Xc\/V0KXsNrojHI\/AAAAAAAAJkI\/LE98KJGZuPQySmXxMWB6ICOWKUXhgie4ACLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead40.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDespite the poor fishing results, the bird watching gave us some luck.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TxjXl5zqjWg\/V0KaujKJg3I\/AAAAAAAAJkY\/Kwr2lwX_lB0XMd4yK0w6kuID-eEqeiYqgCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TxjXl5zqjWg\/V0KaujKJg3I\/AAAAAAAAJkY\/Kwr2lwX_lB0XMd4yK0w6kuID-eEqeiYqgCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead2.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0nD4-5OPHn0\/V0Kaus_3sHI\/AAAAAAAAJkc\/F90lOMm6JTcDr_x2zIiFQxInrBKYn8QxQCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead20.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0nD4-5OPHn0\/V0Kaus_3sHI\/AAAAAAAAJkc\/F90lOMm6JTcDr_x2zIiFQxInrBKYn8QxQCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead20.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGreat Egret, I think.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-T8QobMJmtJw\/V0Kau88mC6I\/AAAAAAAAJkg\/QMygIVLCUp84qoZ35P6_Gfiy61jt0yYaACLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead22.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-T8QobMJmtJw\/V0Kau88mC6I\/AAAAAAAAJkg\/QMygIVLCUp84qoZ35P6_Gfiy61jt0yYaACLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead22.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPlover, not sure exactly which one. My brother will know.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dOcOSdAoliU\/V0KavMTm-4I\/AAAAAAAAJkk\/PjvEV0nWoBcqQZuddI0pG8WlI0aws5CAwCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead31.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dOcOSdAoliU\/V0KavMTm-4I\/AAAAAAAAJkk\/PjvEV0nWoBcqQZuddI0pG8WlI0aws5CAwCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead31.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBeach Thick-knee, what a sad name,\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-sGmpFGp9A0s\/V0KavSRD1VI\/AAAAAAAAJko\/bfcDfDZ8fi83G6wjgnT84IPd2i3OvmW9gCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead60.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"163\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-sGmpFGp9A0s\/V0KavSRD1VI\/AAAAAAAAJko\/bfcDfDZ8fi83G6wjgnT84IPd2i3OvmW9gCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead60.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nwith an afternoon snack of fresh crab.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VETK3aDhqPM\/V0KavZ6KPhI\/AAAAAAAAJks\/xGX8v3VenaoisJZPpmX-2_sQ1_N-bcGUACLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead61.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VETK3aDhqPM\/V0KavZ6KPhI\/AAAAAAAAJks\/xGX8v3VenaoisJZPpmX-2_sQ1_N-bcGUACLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead61.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd the majestic Brahminy Kite.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RMplCgHBPoo\/V0Kav2k6SLI\/AAAAAAAAJkw\/_2K7k56NbIUJJPVd_ARJDHHGj6mhk3vGQCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead64.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RMplCgHBPoo\/V0Kav2k6SLI\/AAAAAAAAJkw\/_2K7k56NbIUJJPVd_ARJDHHGj6mhk3vGQCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead64.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI did not see one of these. MLP believes Cassowaries are a FNQ myth perpetuated by the locals.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mpn-klHrYRM\/V0OEDtAmWMI\/AAAAAAAAJnM\/8rQ3gOOkbj0mse75KZKuWmQsA7y1qt4IwCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead26.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mpn-klHrYRM\/V0OEDtAmWMI\/AAAAAAAAJnM\/8rQ3gOOkbj0mse75KZKuWmQsA7y1qt4IwCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead26.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nMy brother and almost-brother-in-law saw a couple wandering around the edges of the cane fields and the rainforest. But, alas, I am yet to see one in the wild. One day ...\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThe dog loves the shed too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMorning walks with her dad and uncle to bird watch, collect the milk and paper, and catch up with the local fishing successes and failures.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UNNQ3m1-o2E\/V0Kfi1OXavI\/AAAAAAAAJlE\/plBwsdLhbTY5WkLMsj_F58U_dJtmKn80QCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead48.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UNNQ3m1-o2E\/V0Kfi1OXavI\/AAAAAAAAJlE\/plBwsdLhbTY5WkLMsj_F58U_dJtmKn80QCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead48.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBoat rides up the river.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSnuggled up the front of the boat under cover with mum and Aunty Libby when it's raining.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KCyrkingAbg\/V0KiS0NnrRI\/AAAAAAAAJl4\/Aopn1lfH0zcTeLuUcmZsWVI3NPOvlzgTwCKgB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead47.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KCyrkingAbg\/V0KiS0NnrRI\/AAAAAAAAJl4\/Aopn1lfH0zcTeLuUcmZsWVI3NPOvlzgTwCKgB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead47.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOut the back in the breeze when the sun comes out.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2a9xR3dtGjo\/V0KfizF5osI\/AAAAAAAAJlI\/6_Y9y-6nIZkzDgKVDyeND-235nEkjpZLgCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2a9xR3dtGjo\/V0KfizF5osI\/AAAAAAAAJlI\/6_Y9y-6nIZkzDgKVDyeND-235nEkjpZLgCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead3.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nUnder Aunty Libby's sarong when the sun gets a bit too hot.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-00PhNuS8CuM\/V0KiS_XdkZI\/AAAAAAAAJl8\/_4zRBBRYr48mP4yG1NKgHX8cxSdxaucmQCKgB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead11.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-00PhNuS8CuM\/V0KiS_XdkZI\/AAAAAAAAJl8\/_4zRBBRYr48mP4yG1NKgHX8cxSdxaucmQCKgB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead11.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAfternoon beach walks,\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-X_shH7KTI8A\/V0Kfi11pfeI\/AAAAAAAAJlM\/iV4hflHiElQvu9N70vWSj2BvmRGF33lqQCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead32.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-X_shH7KTI8A\/V0Kfi11pfeI\/AAAAAAAAJlM\/iV4hflHiElQvu9N70vWSj2BvmRGF33lqQCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead32.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nwith coconuts to kick around. Doggie paradise.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-T3YVQwvoKuM\/V0KfjhdQ9bI\/AAAAAAAAJlU\/7PqToPzQlCkj0Wrr7wCU-Xp3DQa3Hu1KgCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead52.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-T3YVQwvoKuM\/V0KfjhdQ9bI\/AAAAAAAAJlU\/7PqToPzQlCkj0Wrr7wCU-Xp3DQa3Hu1KgCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead52.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAt the shed, she is the happiest dog in FNQ.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gf37FgsNo6E\/V0KfjvH2eZI\/AAAAAAAAJlQ\/tSVmOYjytNIhUZKDeR-e0sTRzG8tGYfEgCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead49.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"224\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gf37FgsNo6E\/V0KfjvH2eZI\/AAAAAAAAJlQ\/tSVmOYjytNIhUZKDeR-e0sTRzG8tGYfEgCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead49.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's a tropical paradise for the dog and us.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QNe_VQUQmqI\/V0KpBT1cwOI\/AAAAAAAAJmo\/99Ww-vQROs8KszlsfCpGN-U5JWPF83Y1ACLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QNe_VQUQmqI\/V0KpBT1cwOI\/AAAAAAAAJmo\/99Ww-vQROs8KszlsfCpGN-U5JWPF83Y1ACLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead5.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWith ever-changing views.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JmRiJpbbwOc\/V0KpBV-2fFI\/AAAAAAAAJms\/6D13aWc__8U9MTq_nhFzywvL-s32ZBD2wCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JmRiJpbbwOc\/V0KpBV-2fFI\/AAAAAAAAJms\/6D13aWc__8U9MTq_nhFzywvL-s32ZBD2wCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead6.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Va57G5psWFw\/V0KpB4zi74I\/AAAAAAAAJm4\/b0vojazHrj4lycGKnT7369zsnbpDV-bGgCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead8.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Va57G5psWFw\/V0KpB4zi74I\/AAAAAAAAJm4\/b0vojazHrj4lycGKnT7369zsnbpDV-bGgCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead8.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YR00r19Bgmg\/V0KpAC038fI\/AAAAAAAAJmY\/3OFVfJ0otdQO9RtFvSiFggapbyW2eHE0QCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead19.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YR00r19Bgmg\/V0KpAC038fI\/AAAAAAAAJmY\/3OFVfJ0otdQO9RtFvSiFggapbyW2eHE0QCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead19.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ojkXLddjXVo\/V0KpADf_hnI\/AAAAAAAAJmU\/t_1oyLhP5lgSv_MsjrczksuiRdxSELHaQCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead27.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ojkXLddjXVo\/V0KpADf_hnI\/AAAAAAAAJmU\/t_1oyLhP5lgSv_MsjrczksuiRdxSELHaQCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead27.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mexmBop7aqI\/V0KpBatv1uI\/AAAAAAAAJmw\/5PjABXpsPUwJLqFhiEjsJ1svKkc4dpk3gCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead62.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mexmBop7aqI\/V0KpBatv1uI\/AAAAAAAAJmw\/5PjABXpsPUwJLqFhiEjsJ1svKkc4dpk3gCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead62.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDouble rainbows.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-IZh1RUbgt2Q\/V0KpB7pJuPI\/AAAAAAAAJm0\/TDUflX-_auwoWRKX9gv_WGdXrhoLzu1hwCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead63.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-IZh1RUbgt2Q\/V0KpB7pJuPI\/AAAAAAAAJm0\/TDUflX-_auwoWRKX9gv_WGdXrhoLzu1hwCLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead63.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSpectacular patterns on the sand at low tide.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JlQsFGfhMeU\/V0KpA4kzT3I\/AAAAAAAAJm8\/oEoQfqXll6U4uT7OPmV9hxqWDvEedTeQgCKgB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead34.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JlQsFGfhMeU\/V0KpA4kzT3I\/AAAAAAAAJm8\/oEoQfqXll6U4uT7OPmV9hxqWDvEedTeQgCKgB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead34.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9fJZ7sX2IaM\/V0KpA5P_wyI\/AAAAAAAAJm8\/naPBxhpb7lABlYX9qadR8nMxQRoxEna7ACKgB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead35.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9fJZ7sX2IaM\/V0KpA5P_wyI\/AAAAAAAAJm8\/naPBxhpb7lABlYX9qadR8nMxQRoxEna7ACKgB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead35.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-b4eW_6TUZqE\/V0KpAAuFe8I\/AAAAAAAAJm8\/xqUUrZAyGqkaoA2ryGnhn-bfrofipoXTgCKgB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead0.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-b4eW_6TUZqE\/V0KpAAuFe8I\/AAAAAAAAJm8\/xqUUrZAyGqkaoA2ryGnhn-bfrofipoXTgCKgB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead0.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe odd sand selfie.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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Nothing like a sewing day while the boys search for the illusive Grunter. This time a quilt top. A very special quilt top. But for the moment its details are a secret.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-capGigVIY4I\/V0ODnBRUKHI\/AAAAAAAAJnI\/3WE_RTqKSvs6ySfJo4AmADLBr5pRxSsFACLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead17.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-capGigVIY4I\/V0ODnBRUKHI\/AAAAAAAAJnI\/3WE_RTqKSvs6ySfJo4AmADLBr5pRxSsFACLcB\/s1600\/Hull%2BHead17.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nAre you fisher folk with a fishing shed?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nA hideaway from the world?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nA special place for family and friends to gather and play silly card games?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHave you seen a cassowary in the wild?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nOr are you one who perpetuates the FNQ myth?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nTell me your stories. I'd love to hear them.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nCatch up again soon.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8PxvAMFRxUs\/V0OG-Rx5RhI\/AAAAAAAAJnc\/6N2SGVbK8UYfU-6KQQvFYDDzEm7eTe08wCLcB\/s1600\/Signature.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"33\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8PxvAMFRxUs\/V0OG-Rx5RhI\/AAAAAAAAJnc\/6N2SGVbK8UYfU-6KQQvFYDDzEm7eTe08wCLcB\/s1600\/Signature.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jXw830Arkjg\/V0OG-gjJ5DI\/AAAAAAAAJng\/gUrfnJVN-gww0H5CbSEtgMPAk_QCsfndgCLcB\/s1600\/Commenting%2Bnew.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jXw830Arkjg\/V0OG-gjJ5DI\/AAAAAAAAJng\/gUrfnJVN-gww0H5CbSEtgMPAk_QCsfndgCLcB\/s1600\/Commenting%2Bnew.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7393517052121573956\/posts\/default\/2481652479392121704"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7393517052121573956\/posts\/default\/2481652479392121704"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2016\/05\/a-fishing-shed-in-fnq-far-north.html","title":"A fishing shed in FNQ (Far North Queensland); living' the dream."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Libby's Lifestyle"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/03884122961562821210"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-UTtc7eqDD5g\/V0KQK2z5RpI\/AAAAAAAAJiU\/HXNLiDng-uc1eMadmZsxMyBNanVz6xbiQCLcB\/s72-c\/Hull%2BHead9.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393517052121573956.post-3096221830176016485"},"published":{"$t":"2016-05-16T14:00:00.000+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-07-02T11:36:31.473+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Hawkesbury Cup Day, 2016: watching people, fashion and horses."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ch3\u003E\nA day at the races is a rare event in our social calendar. Rare, like once-every-5-or-6-years rare. So when MLP came home suggesting joining a table at the Haweksbury Cup with mates from his work, we donned our best and mixed with the throng.\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-zwnvnVAAabw\/VzknMnNIrYI\/AAAAAAAAJdk\/6Sq6VgJYnQ0-yC_u0BA7fmEImtkc4KWzgCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201627.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-zwnvnVAAabw\/VzknMnNIrYI\/AAAAAAAAJdk\/6Sq6VgJYnQ0-yC_u0BA7fmEImtkc4KWzgCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201627.jpg\" width=\"256\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Hawkesbury Cup is like a country race day, but only just over an hour from the centre of Sydney. Locals mix with racing aficionados. Those with the inside information mix with those with no information ... like me. Those who can read the Race Form mix with those for whom that little book is filled with an indecipherable language ... like me. You may have guessed I'm no horse racing expert, but I do love the atmosphere of the day. And, as you know from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2015\/10\/faces-of-bali-people-watching-pastime-i.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Epast blog posts\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, I love a little people watching.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA few interesting characters came out to play for Hawkesbury Cup day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNothing like a touch of colour to make you stand out from the crowd.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-LXFGuLDhhHE\/VzkpU5jV7aI\/AAAAAAAAJeY\/g0tJqDHhMWoQBUfF5M2RcpURe5m5mss2wCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201648.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-LXFGuLDhhHE\/VzkpU5jV7aI\/AAAAAAAAJeY\/g0tJqDHhMWoQBUfF5M2RcpURe5m5mss2wCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201648.jpg\" width=\"154\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHot pink and floral, a brave man's choice.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd what about more than a little colour.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-M6JDUTtf438\/VzkpU6m3dGI\/AAAAAAAAJeU\/XdnnSRtVpIcbdwTBdR5qnlX5dn4FIjKsgCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201674.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-M6JDUTtf438\/VzkpU6m3dGI\/AAAAAAAAJeU\/XdnnSRtVpIcbdwTBdR5qnlX5dn4FIjKsgCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201674.jpg\" width=\"131\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMaybe he was a Prince fan ... I think not.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd this had to be the sad result of a bet gone wrong, a dare he couldn't resist or his buck's day out ... surely!?!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TslvVqzaiaw\/VzkpUyiz9qI\/AAAAAAAAJeQ\/Icw6jMsy2BMFKEjsdNmaiSZ8rd0BDja5wCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201671.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TslvVqzaiaw\/VzkpUyiz9qI\/AAAAAAAAJeQ\/Icw6jMsy2BMFKEjsdNmaiSZ8rd0BDja5wCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201671.jpg\" width=\"225\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese two men chose hats to be their statement piece.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ah9ExqW4UNQ\/VzkxC6ftiwI\/AAAAAAAAJgc\/tRtrrH1UGG8vWgRGCji3_MnyqXFVIKXegCKgB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201646.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ah9ExqW4UNQ\/VzkxC6ftiwI\/AAAAAAAAJgc\/tRtrrH1UGG8vWgRGCji3_MnyqXFVIKXegCKgB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201646.jpg\" width=\"254\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ksmlcgz0IkU\/VzkxCwSQKzI\/AAAAAAAAJgU\/bR0panU1Irg7KObGW6W_AC09nRk_i_BVQCKgB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201647.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ksmlcgz0IkU\/VzkxCwSQKzI\/AAAAAAAAJgU\/bR0panU1Irg7KObGW6W_AC09nRk_i_BVQCKgB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201647.jpg\" width=\"306\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHead attire was important for women too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4Xijpi8BjBA\/VzkxD1VJG7I\/AAAAAAAAJgs\/SopobMpfkAoa96GDMDHozS7aSYCFBYgXwCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201667.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4Xijpi8BjBA\/VzkxD1VJG7I\/AAAAAAAAJgs\/SopobMpfkAoa96GDMDHozS7aSYCFBYgXwCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201667.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-r01zv1kx57E\/VzkxDeaJ-LI\/AAAAAAAAJgk\/HMDM0gmag0ILvYcpu0cF2tH6zR1t7WJ4QCKgB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201654.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-r01zv1kx57E\/VzkxDeaJ-LI\/AAAAAAAAJgk\/HMDM0gmag0ILvYcpu0cF2tH6zR1t7WJ4QCKgB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201654.jpg\" width=\"260\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8iuiIi0hP88\/VzkxDZqZPKI\/AAAAAAAAJgo\/Ag0V4TZN1PgQWp-Ce06nW3l0tKeQiIXFQCKgB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201666.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8iuiIi0hP88\/VzkxDZqZPKI\/AAAAAAAAJgo\/Ag0V4TZN1PgQWp-Ce06nW3l0tKeQiIXFQCKgB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201666.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1oYKAZhouIU\/VzkxC8cO5hI\/AAAAAAAAJgY\/fdvVN5fkLhYxdbTEmNORpU0I9vCobMSfgCKgB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201624.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1oYKAZhouIU\/VzkxC8cO5hI\/AAAAAAAAJgY\/fdvVN5fkLhYxdbTEmNORpU0I9vCobMSfgCKgB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201624.jpg\" width=\"225\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd shoes, glamorous shoes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wKZYQ-a3Vrk\/VzkxDUVXctI\/AAAAAAAAJg0\/HUujcN4V9yoGhx4GFOkgTE_Pj_B00eLewCKgB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201651.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wKZYQ-a3Vrk\/VzkxDUVXctI\/AAAAAAAAJg0\/HUujcN4V9yoGhx4GFOkgTE_Pj_B00eLewCKgB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201651.jpg\" width=\"293\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MuTfItW_Ftg\/VzkxD_6P-QI\/AAAAAAAAJg0\/k3R7n-FbthE6vXlBCsAIaAUDcjYJFP_HwCKgB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201668.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MuTfItW_Ftg\/VzkxD_6P-QI\/AAAAAAAAJg0\/k3R7n-FbthE6vXlBCsAIaAUDcjYJFP_HwCKgB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201668.jpg\" width=\"303\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nInside the bookies' arena, I love the bookies' tote bags. Typography and leather creased by time and use; imagine the stories they must hold.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pL42DmH6Kcc\/VzkrDOyB9GI\/AAAAAAAAJek\/jrDgz9mq7yceRdhxUPJ8qCNhQPNKqc2qgCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B20160.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pL42DmH6Kcc\/VzkrDOyB9GI\/AAAAAAAAJek\/jrDgz9mq7yceRdhxUPJ8qCNhQPNKqc2qgCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B20160.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-egWkIZnBE_I\/VzkrERovi4I\/AAAAAAAAJe8\/R_WHqKTD1pIEAy_WA1-JEWFeaFaBBh7awCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B20163.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-egWkIZnBE_I\/VzkrERovi4I\/AAAAAAAAJe8\/R_WHqKTD1pIEAy_WA1-JEWFeaFaBBh7awCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B20163.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qzWOSd__4cI\/VzkrDO1TuLI\/AAAAAAAAJes\/eHorkhvlNWkVs3MgoGTr5JshGCQWA3SCgCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201615.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qzWOSd__4cI\/VzkrDO1TuLI\/AAAAAAAAJes\/eHorkhvlNWkVs3MgoGTr5JshGCQWA3SCgCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201615.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6J-py9CJXfE\/VzkrDHuwG5I\/AAAAAAAAJeo\/wpbJs2Cjq0oeuIfJRD7m06pGqLkj0qnWwCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201616.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6J-py9CJXfE\/VzkrDHuwG5I\/AAAAAAAAJeo\/wpbJs2Cjq0oeuIfJRD7m06pGqLkj0qnWwCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201616.jpg\" width=\"147\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-UuUrNMn9CTk\/VzkrDuiiCoI\/AAAAAAAAJew\/aQjCq6wZNpszloiAANDtnUnPNcKYrGixACLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201617.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"255\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-UuUrNMn9CTk\/VzkrDuiiCoI\/AAAAAAAAJew\/aQjCq6wZNpszloiAANDtnUnPNcKYrGixACLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201617.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9R8zObRHkFM\/VzkrEfHy1BI\/AAAAAAAAJfA\/1kLd_chPmtUgKK5z63M0pKPM2le2Ta06QCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201634.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9R8zObRHkFM\/VzkrEfHy1BI\/AAAAAAAAJfA\/1kLd_chPmtUgKK5z63M0pKPM2le2Ta06QCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201634.jpg\" width=\"150\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kRelu91m-pU\/VzkrEfbuIUI\/AAAAAAAAJfE\/XOYDI8rmSoQkb0oXuZeqWA8iA78PWXfoQCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201635.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kRelu91m-pU\/VzkrEfbuIUI\/AAAAAAAAJfE\/XOYDI8rmSoQkb0oXuZeqWA8iA78PWXfoQCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201635.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_-i4Tr7O2lM\/VzkrE8g7kZI\/AAAAAAAAJfI\/bjMm9h3WCv84mTV4wl4PLO_ErYqWt6h0wCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201636.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_-i4Tr7O2lM\/VzkrE8g7kZI\/AAAAAAAAJfI\/bjMm9h3WCv84mTV4wl4PLO_ErYqWt6h0wCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201636.jpg\" width=\"192\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHappy to pose for my camera, Garry Clarke was the lucky bookie to score all my money for the day, not that my small change made him a rich man. MLP and Garry came out about even. MLP was a better judge of horse flesh on the day than I was.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uU5x3OjKoFE\/VzkrDkaNSTI\/AAAAAAAAJe0\/h3KDTFAYzFkLgDRtJs605sdeK63-uJpIQCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201621.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uU5x3OjKoFE\/VzkrDkaNSTI\/AAAAAAAAJe0\/h3KDTFAYzFkLgDRtJs605sdeK63-uJpIQCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201621.jpg\" width=\"197\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd then there are those who appear to know what they're doing.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSome check in at the stables for the latest tips.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-yxGx8Hy_lQg\/VzktcAvjIWI\/AAAAAAAAJgE\/dtfP8c1WOa414S8toMnqqREkdEI9W8V0ACLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B20166.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"304\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-yxGx8Hy_lQg\/VzktcAvjIWI\/AAAAAAAAJgE\/dtfP8c1WOa414S8toMnqqREkdEI9W8V0ACLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B20166.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSome study the form ... very intently.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-sa3ENDWB4IU\/VzktZvQNxLI\/AAAAAAAAJfY\/tV6jKk68_kQZ6QfCmrBgRQzxOHy66GXWgCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201614.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-sa3ENDWB4IU\/VzktZvQNxLI\/AAAAAAAAJfY\/tV6jKk68_kQZ6QfCmrBgRQzxOHy66GXWgCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201614.jpg\" width=\"212\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2nhGh2utPkc\/VzktZlfTW3I\/AAAAAAAAJfU\/qLStpSYs_C01s_IYkuUfNrzxQu6ueCE9wCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201620.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"154\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-C6Ynj6i00Ss\/VzktaVeCtLI\/AAAAAAAAJfo\/CvtiZvQZyBIHeP-ubJSI799UV233GzeJACLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201638.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TcAavXv6VPI\/VzktbuBcztI\/AAAAAAAAJf8\/3UVUkWpXOEAfeB5VJVBToOpQ6avtHV-AwCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201643.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TcAavXv6VPI\/VzktbuBcztI\/AAAAAAAAJf8\/3UVUkWpXOEAfeB5VJVBToOpQ6avtHV-AwCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201643.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBut the day is really about horses and the people who love them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe Clerks of the Course.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HWvsQaaoEyA\/VzknMumjiYI\/AAAAAAAAJeI\/PxmuJinoiconzVQr1cQ2SboVFRlmcZv6ACKgB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201626.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"196\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HWvsQaaoEyA\/VzknMumjiYI\/AAAAAAAAJeI\/PxmuJinoiconzVQr1cQ2SboVFRlmcZv6ACKgB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201626.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd the jockeys.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8Li10chkb-o\/Vzk3rc7usnI\/AAAAAAAAJhA\/p6IgI34vdjc2Ej3j1ktXz33SqVAYpOz0ACLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201659.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-A7vgcI_m5oI\/Vzk3sHAoKoI\/AAAAAAAAJhQ\/-RUFMbI5l2wlwuuC-9Rg4LpYnVOffBeVgCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201664.jpg\" width=\"284\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-m67X3EKYV_g\/Vzk3sDAS_ZI\/AAAAAAAAJhU\/WWKdSpvy6qErdbUNxwVygeVLha7H92bXACLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201665.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-m67X3EKYV_g\/Vzk3sDAS_ZI\/AAAAAAAAJhU\/WWKdSpvy6qErdbUNxwVygeVLha7H92bXACLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201665.jpg\" width=\"221\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd the racing, of course.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ACe2SBMwQMo\/Vzk4N1xYn6I\/AAAAAAAAJhg\/DTsd52_NqHwK2C-0ze0vvJN_p6iIYkfcACLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201632.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Sn2mnWfGurU\/Vzk4N2KAiCI\/AAAAAAAAJhk\/9U_3K0yh1nM3rg_NozNKHalZkfSJTCZ2wCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201650.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0BofyfI8ToE\/Vzk4OYbks9I\/AAAAAAAAJho\/ovobXjlnEqcWGc7EAtP6VrOZ8dJoZvHHgCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201655.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"224\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0BofyfI8ToE\/Vzk4OYbks9I\/AAAAAAAAJho\/ovobXjlnEqcWGc7EAtP6VrOZ8dJoZvHHgCLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201655.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-UNE_OGEvvMk\/Vzk4OckCiVI\/AAAAAAAAJhs\/wvZi99oIbjQiIaTyjzF3rFY6tup7GFTsACLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201673.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-UNE_OGEvvMk\/Vzk4OckCiVI\/AAAAAAAAJhs\/wvZi99oIbjQiIaTyjzF3rFY6tup7GFTsACLcB\/s1600\/Hawkesbury%2BCup%252C%2B201673.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI didn't come out a winner, but I had the best time. Maybe I'll go back for another bet ... in another 5 or 6 years time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nDo you love a day at the races?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nPeople watching?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nFashion watching?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHorse and jockey watching?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nAre you better at picking a winner than I am?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nCatch up again soon.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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Alarms break our sleep at 4am. Lights flick on. Homes come to yawning life. Cars loaded with young and old drive out, lights on, towards the closest cenotaph and ceremony. Then the quiet wait begins. The wait for that tinge of light just before the dawn. That tinge of light that led the ANZACs to the wrong bay on that foreign shore in 1915. Then martial commands break the quiet, feet move in unison and, as the dawn breaks, the solemn act of respect and remembrance begins.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-g6ZHLSL4P_g\/VyBRiGv4BTI\/AAAAAAAAJZg\/jx39YdrEBHMlizfupo4rRAYlqW819WBJwCKgB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B201622.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-g6ZHLSL4P_g\/VyBRiGv4BTI\/AAAAAAAAJZg\/jx39YdrEBHMlizfupo4rRAYlqW819WBJwCKgB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B201622.jpg\" width=\"210\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDawn for us was at Windsor, NSW.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-c0JQUxMaM8Q\/VyBRdQfjAoI\/AAAAAAAAJZU\/ZG7mtwzsCyoU2lkj_c7BRLfntiBtzS-JACKgB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B20160.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-c0JQUxMaM8Q\/VyBRdQfjAoI\/AAAAAAAAJZU\/ZG7mtwzsCyoU2lkj_c7BRLfntiBtzS-JACKgB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B20160.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-sfPmNY4JU7w\/VyBRdXEZKCI\/AAAAAAAAJZQ\/Ppyh3kOrhtUD4f49tIekB2jiRnhlPIu4ACKgB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B20161.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-sfPmNY4JU7w\/VyBRdXEZKCI\/AAAAAAAAJZQ\/Ppyh3kOrhtUD4f49tIekB2jiRnhlPIu4ACKgB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B20161.JPG\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI was one among many.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OgM7ZC1of1k\/VyBRdRPs4iI\/AAAAAAAAJZM\/RD2m4awf5_g11yLYwInIXcO9UaaJ3k2qwCKgB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B20162.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"165\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OgM7ZC1of1k\/VyBRdRPs4iI\/AAAAAAAAJZM\/RD2m4awf5_g11yLYwInIXcO9UaaJ3k2qwCKgB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B20162.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe face of a local hero.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qR_CEusHNw4\/VyBRWZhrCuI\/AAAAAAAAJZs\/Ku7Zh7gQbCU1U2-YF8Vy52UtzZwZP8MQQCKgB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B20163.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"311\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qR_CEusHNw4\/VyBRWZhrCuI\/AAAAAAAAJZs\/Ku7Zh7gQbCU1U2-YF8Vy52UtzZwZP8MQQCKgB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B20163.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMedals on the left conferred on the wearer; medals on the right conferred on deceased family forebears.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThen, after breakfast provided by Windsor RSL, we gather to travel by train to the city march. The big march.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn Martin Place, we pass evidence of the city's dawn service\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-OZR8xYAQy1M\/VyBUI37X06I\/AAAAAAAAJZ4\/LS6fQKjBmBIlD5GzpIrSGEFDF0Jmf9GOgCLcB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B20164.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-OZR8xYAQy1M\/VyBUI37X06I\/AAAAAAAAJZ4\/LS6fQKjBmBIlD5GzpIrSGEFDF0Jmf9GOgCLcB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B20164.jpg\" width=\"252\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nand the crowds who are gathering to march.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-o31k_i92Xc4\/VyBUJPn6LYI\/AAAAAAAAJaA\/6fB3CrIF9AEOsI_UXk3jM0Jals1ORB7BwCLcB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B20165.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-o31k_i92Xc4\/VyBUJPn6LYI\/AAAAAAAAJaA\/6fB3CrIF9AEOsI_UXk3jM0Jals1ORB7BwCLcB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B20165.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI join the crowd who line Elizabeth Street to say, \"Thanks\" and give acknowledgement to those who have served and do serve to keep our freedom and our peace.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere are bands, of course, beating out patriotic songs, songs of nationhood and songs from war time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OQQ-ekg9nMM\/VyBUJFcFKWI\/AAAAAAAAJZ8\/1hddza7Mu1ERLXQh8cvqUA7ZZyNsF7cHwCLcB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B20168.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OQQ-ekg9nMM\/VyBUJFcFKWI\/AAAAAAAAJZ8\/1hddza7Mu1ERLXQh8cvqUA7ZZyNsF7cHwCLcB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B20168.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-iYdNM7iW36U\/VyBWzAoPa7I\/AAAAAAAAJaU\/mwascF0W070VmSu5D1CMXgG_NiACKTfRACLcB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B201619.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-iYdNM7iW36U\/VyBWzAoPa7I\/AAAAAAAAJaU\/mwascF0W070VmSu5D1CMXgG_NiACKTfRACLcB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B201619.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-fuGbw_oLT4E\/VyBWzuOo04I\/AAAAAAAAJac\/6z3zdQ1-kZEafZ2vGCtIKRP-Le2nn653ACLcB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B201637.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-fuGbw_oLT4E\/VyBWzuOo04I\/AAAAAAAAJac\/6z3zdQ1-kZEafZ2vGCtIKRP-Le2nn653ACLcB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B201637.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI am fine until I hear a war song my mother used to sing to me and tears trickle down my face.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy father and his brothers went to war, young farm boys, innocent, patriotic and naive.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOne brother didn't come home; killed days before the war ended.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOne came home from Changi POW camp; no longer innocent and naive.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey were probably classed as a \"lucky\" family, but none who go to war are \"lucky\".\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hG6MrYxQSaM\/VyBWzmXOFaI\/AAAAAAAAJag\/JfGPkCcMxncAAQbffsRjcJEqq-9NfmBfQCLcB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B201642.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hG6MrYxQSaM\/VyBWzmXOFaI\/AAAAAAAAJag\/JfGPkCcMxncAAQbffsRjcJEqq-9NfmBfQCLcB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B201642.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-KZyC3DHHaac\/VyBWz-cVnKI\/AAAAAAAAJak\/1t3NMJJrRFsQg8OZxzYeEIAEN-QJwIn0gCLcB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B201653.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"234\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-KZyC3DHHaac\/VyBWz-cVnKI\/AAAAAAAAJak\/1t3NMJJrRFsQg8OZxzYeEIAEN-QJwIn0gCLcB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B201653.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-taD3Edizuqs\/VyBW0M-jseI\/AAAAAAAAJao\/EMmJZLhfmdEAizRMp30lqIJD1qkJiaAWwCLcB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B201654.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-taD3Edizuqs\/VyBW0M-jseI\/AAAAAAAAJao\/EMmJZLhfmdEAizRMp30lqIJD1qkJiaAWwCLcB\/s1600\/Anzac%2BDay%252C%2BSydney%2B201654.jpg\" width=\"173\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt is a march like no other.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA march of the wise and proud.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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This year, MLP and I went home for Easter. Our real home. The Gold Coast. Stayed with friends. Shared food and wine and all things Easter. Home … ahhhh.\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dpzxKBwqs1M\/VwMW6Jpms8I\/AAAAAAAAJTc\/_27tY6RBh2QWSnsfnuxc6tZ5yH_HtZHHw\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B20162.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dpzxKBwqs1M\/VwMW6Jpms8I\/AAAAAAAAJTc\/_27tY6RBh2QWSnsfnuxc6tZ5yH_HtZHHw\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B20162.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLiving away from home is a lifestyle I didn't appreciate until it became our norm.\u0026nbsp;MLP living his dream made it an easy choice. New adventures, new towns, new friends, new challenges. I always knew there was a finite end. A time in the not-too-distant-future when we would return \"home\".\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor others, this is not the case. \"Home\" can change every three or so years. Not long enough to set down roots, to develop deep friendships, to settle into your heart.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo, I suppose I'm saying I now understand. I understand that little empty space inside, that need, that tiny ache. Home … more than just a word or a place, more a sense of being.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor me it's a sense of being with the sea. The Pacific with waves, warm water, sand between the toes. Ahhh.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6dq7tycJafI\/VwMW2YXwcyI\/AAAAAAAAJUY\/06cWdi4iNVcWk3Y4jkcBpjoYSsDfUyy4g\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B20161.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6dq7tycJafI\/VwMW2YXwcyI\/AAAAAAAAJUY\/06cWdi4iNVcWk3Y4jkcBpjoYSsDfUyy4g\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B20161.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBeing with friends. Sharing a breakfast view like this.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vK6xEcuCMQo\/VwMW2VxB2JI\/AAAAAAAAJUY\/nB3zyPsmvxAC5hWIz2NPY9YX96f4wP_Sw\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B20160.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vK6xEcuCMQo\/VwMW2VxB2JI\/AAAAAAAAJUY\/nB3zyPsmvxAC5hWIz2NPY9YX96f4wP_Sw\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B20160.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOr a morning cuppa view like this.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-nX76SAL_hWM\/VwMW5a4YKaI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/MRsrStb_o80LHNBCJrWpzTiEOuXWwzTtA\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201618.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-nX76SAL_hWM\/VwMW5a4YKaI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/MRsrStb_o80LHNBCJrWpzTiEOuXWwzTtA\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201618.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OvyCRvY8Ct4\/VwMW6iWnFmI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/pyybotnThkoZRMOU5ipnA0ZynGa8Ue3Kg\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201620.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OvyCRvY8Ct4\/VwMW6iWnFmI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/pyybotnThkoZRMOU5ipnA0ZynGa8Ue3Kg\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201620.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBeing with family, caretakers of our home (the one we will return to later this year) over there on the far side of the lake, and soon-to-be-parents of MLP's first grandchild who will arrive in a few months' time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-HZJ-g8YpVdg\/VwMW5vI6-rI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/uL_eCDiYyoYsZywBk-Dd9y3MQ0LgpFrRg\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201619.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-HZJ-g8YpVdg\/VwMW5vI6-rI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/uL_eCDiYyoYsZywBk-Dd9y3MQ0LgpFrRg\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201619.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd it was Easter so the moon was on the water. Ahhh.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XI3lhww8VnU\/VwMW81-tyHI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/ssGLO0Sl3_8Fwf_MKObGJVi6vY6ybMiMg\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B20165.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XI3lhww8VnU\/VwMW81-tyHI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/ssGLO0Sl3_8Fwf_MKObGJVi6vY6ybMiMg\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B20165.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBeing with my pineapple-loving friend, her family and their Easter traditions.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gh5-bincysQ\/VwMW48HclEI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/wgYPbgy-Imka_1IcQtvYR8rKf53ZfLKXg\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201612.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gh5-bincysQ\/VwMW48HclEI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/wgYPbgy-Imka_1IcQtvYR8rKf53ZfLKXg\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201612.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOf cookies.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JeiUWuC84_g\/VwMW4_gHUfI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/3x0OT4P2Iysda7xeK14jt0HoJr-aTKHPA\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201617.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JeiUWuC84_g\/VwMW4_gHUfI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/3x0OT4P2Iysda7xeK14jt0HoJr-aTKHPA\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201617.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nOf pysanka, decorative Ukrainian eggs, passed down through the generations.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-I_aGyeLI9jw\/VwMW9PlRJBI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/2_R1pzz_eiw-YWINk5q0T7MsAUS5JcImw\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B20167.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-I_aGyeLI9jw\/VwMW9PlRJBI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/2_R1pzz_eiw-YWINk5q0T7MsAUS5JcImw\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B20167.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOf baskets filled with eggs, traditionally coloured red to ward off negativity, and tarts to share.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jP4HvkmJVGg\/VwMW2V4ELaI\/AAAAAAAAJUY\/JnszVAeDYsYQNUu3EqOCNnzKc6PqQfrFQ\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201610.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jP4HvkmJVGg\/VwMW2V4ELaI\/AAAAAAAAJUY\/JnszVAeDYsYQNUu3EqOCNnzKc6PqQfrFQ\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201610.JPG\" width=\"319\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nBeing with friends of friends who love unconditionally.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tziLtzBDrUQ\/VwMW3VDbVBI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/r82fMAeMoYMYJhzj7cPFcVyUepBhiceXQ\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201613.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tziLtzBDrUQ\/VwMW3VDbVBI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/r82fMAeMoYMYJhzj7cPFcVyUepBhiceXQ\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201613.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-96lNZ-pxPpo\/VwMW3HtKcZI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/Qo46p3zDcIQiN8xBFyvwHVFPmQ8ctETCQ\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201611.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"215\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-96lNZ-pxPpo\/VwMW3HtKcZI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/Qo46p3zDcIQiN8xBFyvwHVFPmQ8ctETCQ\/s320\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201611.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd who focus, then roll so well for a treat.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7ZZLYjnRp8k\/VwMW9kSDEBI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/bAT3_nP4FK0hHxla_b0JSHDdlrDgQ7-sw\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B20168.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7ZZLYjnRp8k\/VwMW9kSDEBI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/bAT3_nP4FK0hHxla_b0JSHDdlrDgQ7-sw\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B20168.jpg\" width=\"157\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8r9Kvp5E2AA\/VwMW9sURfTI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/6w1Y_3QUTpU7TP49wIJKcjNOg86jMQPrQ\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B20169.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8r9Kvp5E2AA\/VwMW9sURfTI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/6w1Y_3QUTpU7TP49wIJKcjNOg86jMQPrQ\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B20169.jpg\" width=\"264\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBeing able to help friends … transform tired chair covers\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FLnbbmGCT3E\/VwMW4BrgILI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/PcUyl4hIlUorSw1btef9gN98tAHjGQhqw\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201615.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FLnbbmGCT3E\/VwMW4BrgILI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/PcUyl4hIlUorSw1btef9gN98tAHjGQhqw\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201615.JPG\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qw8HhEzjY_U\/VwMW3sKfVQI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/l-FUUqAyqu8FaGAObbI5IDkEztx3gZ0-Q\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201614.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\ninto tropical beauties (There's always sewing involved on a trip home.)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pg8ty7c1BO0\/VwMW6goAcGI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/8P6GAm91sRotZgivDfVj6VzbDFtq6jAng\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201616.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pg8ty7c1BO0\/VwMW6goAcGI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/8P6GAm91sRotZgivDfVj6VzbDFtq6jAng\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201616.jpg\" width=\"262\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qw8HhEzjY_U\/VwMW3sKfVQI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/l-FUUqAyqu8FaGAObbI5IDkEztx3gZ0-Q\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201614.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"211\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qw8HhEzjY_U\/VwMW3sKfVQI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/l-FUUqAyqu8FaGAObbI5IDkEztx3gZ0-Q\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201614.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nto match the environment. (Yes, we did finish all eight chairs.)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-sks_EBm0ihw\/VwMW67oiykI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/M3Z3vUnnUrs1Up1mI2z8XC0GD2ZlM-BGg\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201621.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-sks_EBm0ihw\/VwMW67oiykI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/M3Z3vUnnUrs1Up1mI2z8XC0GD2ZlM-BGg\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201621.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBeing able to share more breakfasts with more amazing views.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-EHaJPB_Wp9w\/VwMW7CEDP8I\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/ZNw8axjbpBMr2042yXZzfpiXTYv7_8JzQ\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201622.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-EHaJPB_Wp9w\/VwMW7CEDP8I\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/ZNw8axjbpBMr2042yXZzfpiXTYv7_8JzQ\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201622.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pBILZxiE5IY\/VwMW7aXJxyI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/or7JHru_33Ewhu77mGjJBGcqIFDA-NHMw\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201623.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pBILZxiE5IY\/VwMW7aXJxyI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/or7JHru_33Ewhu77mGjJBGcqIFDA-NHMw\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201623.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnd to go to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thevillagemarketsgc.com.au\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Emarkets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and wander and share coffee and treats.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wPG8oLGB38c\/VwMW8PMWFZI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/6y3-Pl3VJxUM1_7PZVkLKxBkMuynBZaDQ\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201625.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wPG8oLGB38c\/VwMW8PMWFZI\/AAAAAAAAJUg\/6y3-Pl3VJxUM1_7PZVkLKxBkMuynBZaDQ\/s1600\/Easter%2Bon%2Bthe%2BGold%2BCoast%2B201625.jpg\" width=\"297\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nHome. That sense of being … where you're meant to be, where your heart feels settled, where there is friendship and community. 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I had a mission to accomplish. I was focused and ready. So, off I went by train then bus, with, miraculously, no \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2014\/04\/saturday-train-trip-on-bus.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Etravel disasters\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hZx6fZrRfx4\/VuENXAI69qI\/AAAAAAAAJC4\/r79CuTDEpsA\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B20160.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hZx6fZrRfx4\/VuENXAI69qI\/AAAAAAAAJC4\/r79CuTDEpsA\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B20160.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI chose to go on the Friday, thinking the weekend would be chaotic. It seemed like a good idea at the time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-CqoqxssV320\/VuEN4WeNXtI\/AAAAAAAAJDA\/JA4ruGAIZmg\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201619.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-CqoqxssV320\/VuEN4WeNXtI\/AAAAAAAAJDA\/JA4ruGAIZmg\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201619.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn hindsight, you've got to love hindsight, maybe Thursday might have been less crowded. Maybe.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHowever, despite the crowd, I managed to see some extraordinary things. Sure, there were things which didn't interest me, but also plenty to keep me busy till mid-afternoon.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe HSC Texstyle display was mind boggling. The amount of time and work these HSC Textiles and Design students had taken to create their major projects was astounding.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPages and pages of description of the initial design to final construction process; every tiny step of the process documented and carefully detailed.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is one student's written documentation!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WjQUOtvNKNA\/VuEPT-1B7DI\/AAAAAAAAJDM\/oO45OhNMbKs\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201625.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WjQUOtvNKNA\/VuEPT-1B7DI\/AAAAAAAAJDM\/oO45OhNMbKs\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201625.JPG\" width=\"309\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe final outfits were just beautiful.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Is-nicCubok\/VuEPT_nZGyI\/AAAAAAAAJDQ\/Dwjkg7iDy5w\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201626.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Is-nicCubok\/VuEPT_nZGyI\/AAAAAAAAJDQ\/Dwjkg7iDy5w\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201626.jpg\" width=\"205\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9U1lUASKDK0\/VuEPT5-pkbI\/AAAAAAAAJDU\/7ODzt5QKObA\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201627.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9U1lUASKDK0\/VuEPT5-pkbI\/AAAAAAAAJDU\/7ODzt5QKObA\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201627.jpg\" width=\"181\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI loved the 70s vibe of this one.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0nLwm2R-AbQ\/VuEPUtAPBvI\/AAAAAAAAJDY\/gPKqsf9MKGQ\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201628.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0nLwm2R-AbQ\/VuEPUtAPBvI\/AAAAAAAAJDY\/gPKqsf9MKGQ\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201628.jpg\" width=\"187\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHand stitched embroidery on silk. Wow.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2xqbnJfrEz8\/VuEPU1btiHI\/AAAAAAAAJDc\/4JIslTiBRjU\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201629.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"215\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2xqbnJfrEz8\/VuEPU1btiHI\/AAAAAAAAJDc\/4JIslTiBRjU\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201629.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd the work on the over skirt of this. Hours and hours.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GxNhbSVmmOg\/VuEPU09EzyI\/AAAAAAAAJDg\/nrpcoWa3DtE\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201630.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GxNhbSVmmOg\/VuEPU09EzyI\/AAAAAAAAJDg\/nrpcoWa3DtE\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201630.jpg\" width=\"125\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6uS9CS8c800\/VuEPVAGm2FI\/AAAAAAAAJDk\/VFBul9cGsAc\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201631.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6uS9CS8c800\/VuEPVAGm2FI\/AAAAAAAAJDk\/VFBul9cGsAc\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201631.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAustralian fashion design seems to have a great future.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nRight next door to this was a vintage section … Oh, be still my beating heart. Vintage clothes, hats, jewellery which I would love to wear, but do not quite have the courage.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis red dress stole my heart. What a stunner.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9zIx0J8cmdQ\/VuETeCRyioI\/AAAAAAAAJDw\/5f8lrLgpaAE\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B20164.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9zIx0J8cmdQ\/VuETeCRyioI\/AAAAAAAAJDw\/5f8lrLgpaAE\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B20164.jpg\" width=\"182\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMistress Chrissy from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thelindycharmschoolforgirls.com\/\" style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EThe Lindy Charm School\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;kept me enthralled for some time as she transformed this head of gorgeous black hair into a vintage up-do.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-q2KbqgxM-YY\/VuETky2nGyI\/AAAAAAAAJEc\/Kb2K2ylCBbY\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B20162.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-q2KbqgxM-YY\/VuETky2nGyI\/AAAAAAAAJEc\/Kb2K2ylCBbY\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B20162.jpg\" width=\"229\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-b4rseFaoZos\/VuETnRPjVTI\/AAAAAAAAJEM\/RvTXPorvmJo\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B20165.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-b4rseFaoZos\/VuETnRPjVTI\/AAAAAAAAJEM\/RvTXPorvmJo\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B20165.jpg\" width=\"198\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAfter what seemed like 10,000 bobby pins later.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-CETK-v8N7ik\/VuETk31o_sI\/AAAAAAAAJEc\/RAq85si2Zcg\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201614.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-CETK-v8N7ik\/VuETk31o_sI\/AAAAAAAAJEc\/RAq85si2Zcg\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201614.jpg\" width=\"172\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThen there were her workshops on how to tilt your hat just so.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ewo4g6aGA78\/VuETlYuE_AI\/AAAAAAAAJEA\/jXrgh7YokIQ\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201623.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ewo4g6aGA78\/VuETlYuE_AI\/AAAAAAAAJEA\/jXrgh7YokIQ\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201623.jpg\" width=\"259\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd how it's all about a woman's shape not her size. Great motto, don't you think?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nShe revealed tips on how to create the perception of shape ...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-e4FwiHrzAeo\/VuETmdNCh3I\/AAAAAAAAJEE\/T4L7p7ieFlU\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201624.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-e4FwiHrzAeo\/VuETmdNCh3I\/AAAAAAAAJEE\/T4L7p7ieFlU\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201624.jpg\" width=\"194\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nand how to gain some vintage vibe through a little revamping of charity shop finds.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-xwQt65ZK0Eo\/VuETmaCGWAI\/AAAAAAAAJEI\/Xa9OKF6o8bE\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201632.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-xwQt65ZK0Eo\/VuETmaCGWAI\/AAAAAAAAJEI\/Xa9OKF6o8bE\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201632.jpg\" width=\"120\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThere were quilts, of course. These modern styles caught my eye.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z6Hphwt8t60\/VuEXuN8wEFI\/AAAAAAAAJEo\/Jpep5OgoZiE\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201610.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z6Hphwt8t60\/VuEXuN8wEFI\/AAAAAAAAJEo\/Jpep5OgoZiE\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201610.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tJCiOBut9fE\/VuEXuAuvIGI\/AAAAAAAAJEg\/QAcDEk9WDPw\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201611.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tJCiOBut9fE\/VuEXuAuvIGI\/AAAAAAAAJEg\/QAcDEk9WDPw\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201611.JPG\" width=\"245\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VKzQsmgPlFI\/VuEXuu2o3oI\/AAAAAAAAJEs\/-4mX-GZFvXg\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201613.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VKzQsmgPlFI\/VuEXuu2o3oI\/AAAAAAAAJEs\/-4mX-GZFvXg\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201613.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI thought my older-and-wiser-sister would like this blue one.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JJg9SCsQlhA\/VuEXuMViv8I\/AAAAAAAAJEk\/myCNnkMbLmY\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201612.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JJg9SCsQlhA\/VuEXuMViv8I\/AAAAAAAAJEk\/myCNnkMbLmY\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201612.jpg\" width=\"236\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEmbroidery based around a medieval concept.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-o-lxGfuqlzQ\/VuEXwkOW4wI\/AAAAAAAAJE8\/CXCp7g0Sjbo\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B20160.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-o-lxGfuqlzQ\/VuEXwkOW4wI\/AAAAAAAAJE8\/CXCp7g0Sjbo\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B20160.jpg\" width=\"222\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-b09kHLmgg90\/VuEXu3k0tjI\/AAAAAAAAJEw\/9ODZE_bPW4M\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B20167.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-b09kHLmgg90\/VuEXu3k0tjI\/AAAAAAAAJEw\/9ODZE_bPW4M\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B20167.jpg\" width=\"241\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPresentations from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/mypatchfabrics.com.au\/\" style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EMy Patch\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to inspire me to make clothes again.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-X_zLr2IpYAY\/VuEaAifuMSI\/AAAAAAAAJFI\/xPFrbaFdmvg\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201615.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-X_zLr2IpYAY\/VuEaAifuMSI\/AAAAAAAAJFI\/xPFrbaFdmvg\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201615.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nAnd stalls, loads and loads of stalls.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese ones were my picks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/madhattermillinery.com.au\/\" style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EMad Hatter Millinery.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMum dabbled in millinery for a short period of my childhood. Classy hats for Sunday School. We looked pretty spectacular.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6Tr0f7FpXHI\/VuEb1dOTYMI\/AAAAAAAAJFk\/dlLjQRGevjw\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201620.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6Tr0f7FpXHI\/VuEb1dOTYMI\/AAAAAAAAJFk\/dlLjQRGevjw\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201620.jpg\" width=\"264\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.moonshine-designs.com\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EMonica Poole Designs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWho wouldn't fall in love with these cute designs for kid's clothes?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8ySk9eNMckU\/VuEb1XJrfNI\/AAAAAAAAJFg\/s1GiWyXbcAY\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201622.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8ySk9eNMckU\/VuEb1XJrfNI\/AAAAAAAAJFg\/s1GiWyXbcAY\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201622.jpg\" width=\"236\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ke8yQhKw484\/VuEb1dtd72I\/AAAAAAAAJFo\/VQ1ayZ4wbgQ\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201621.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ke8yQhKw484\/VuEb1dtd72I\/AAAAAAAAJFo\/VQ1ayZ4wbgQ\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201621.jpg\" width=\"171\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBut I had a simple mission: wine related fabric and a pom pom maker.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWhen a friend wants \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/au\/shop\/LibbysLifestyle\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ean apron\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for a friend who loves wine, I need to search for the right fabric. This had to be the place, surely.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnd my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2016\/03\/pom-pom-french-market-basket-diy.html\" style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Epom poms from last week\u003C\/a\u003E's DIY. I wanted to perfect them. One of these stalls had to have a pom pom maker, surely.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G2qvmlfQGY4\/VuEe2zovsyI\/AAAAAAAAJF0\/2D6JRD_BPY8\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201633.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G2qvmlfQGY4\/VuEe2zovsyI\/AAAAAAAAJF0\/2D6JRD_BPY8\/s1600\/Stitches%2Band%2BCraft%2BSydney%2B201633.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nMission accomplished. Not much of a haul, but just what I needed … plus coffee and cake and lunch, of course.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSo, now I have an apron to make.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWell, it's made. You can see it on my \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LibbysLifestyle\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E or \u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/libbys_lifestyle\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/span\u003Epages if you haven't already.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnd pom poms to perfect … which I am yet to do. I have watched a video on how to use these contraptions, but haven't done the real thing yet.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nStitches and Craft Show in your city, did you go?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHave you stories to share with me?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAre you going? Check the website\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/stitchesandcraft.net.au\/Brisbane\/\" style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. Brisbane is the next venue.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nAre you a vintage clothing wearer?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nShould I take the plunge and buy, or even better make, at least one vintage-y dress\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n… maybe like that stunning red number?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nAre you, like me, thinking of getting back into making your own clothes?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nOr have you already started?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nDid you never stop?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nThanks for dropping by and reading my blog post today.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nI'd love to read your comments.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nPlease \"share\" my blog posts with your friends on your favourite social media.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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There's so much amazingness out there in cyber space just waiting to be discovered, just waiting to make us drool, dream and be dazzled. So, what have I found for you to begin 2016?\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-sCt2VcYAcvo\/VsU3CmP3kjI\/AAAAAAAAI7s\/6_sU_27iJB8\/s1600\/Web%2Blinks%2B0.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"245\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-sCt2VcYAcvo\/VsU3CmP3kjI\/AAAAAAAAI7s\/6_sU_27iJB8\/s1600\/Web%2Blinks%2B0.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E1. The Noshery Camper.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\nMost of you know that MLP and I are in the throes of becoming a little nomadic. I wrote about some of my research into the caravan v motorhome discussion\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2015\/04\/the-australian-dream-grey-nomading.html\" style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. So, it should come as no surprise to you that caravans and caravanning inter-web stories catch my eye.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis one, the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thenoshery.com\/little-home-tour\/\" style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003ENoshery Camper\u003C\/a\u003E, is a transformation from grand-pa's old van into a modern caravan-ing oasis.\u0026nbsp;Don't be\u0026nbsp;misled by the outside of this caravan, click\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thenoshery.com\/little-home-tour\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and take a tour of its renovated interior.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thenoshery.com\/little-home-tour\/\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-84Cj9KI5jzs\/VsT_MxzMXtI\/AAAAAAAAI54\/A7T7C0iUh8g\/s1600\/Web%2Blinks%2B1.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nImpressed?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI was.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMore inside intel on how it was done is \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thenoshery.com\/glamper-redo\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E2. Magnolia House BnB.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\nSome time ago I introduced you to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2015\/04\/some-cool-inter-web-sites-for-you-to.html\" style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EMagnolia Homes\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and Chip and Joanna Gaines. Now, I am totally addicted to them and their ability to convert what they call \"Fixer Uppers\" into the most stunning homes. Recently, I found \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/shows\/fixer-upper\/fixer-upper-renovation-and-holiday-decor-at-magnolia-house-bed---pictures\" style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EMagnolia House BnB\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/shows\/fixer-upper\/fixer-upper-renovation-and-holiday-decor-at-magnolia-house-bed---pictures\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8RGUaA3gqZQ\/VsUFNcktvlI\/AAAAAAAAI6M\/L6MwPwn7w0U\/s1600\/Web%2Blinks%2B0.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nApparently, so the story goes, Joanna and Chip offered this as a possible Fixer Upper to a client, but it was knocked back. Instead, Joanna fell in luurrve with the house and, hence, Magnolia House BnB was born.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI've pinned this little space from Magnolia House BnB to one of my \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/libbyboyle54\/\" style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EPinterest boards\u003C\/a\u003E, because, well ...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/shows\/fixer-upper\/fixer-upper-renovation-and-holiday-decor-at-magnolia-house-bed---pictures\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"262\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_A6gSfTRby8\/VsT_NGWmU6I\/AAAAAAAAI6A\/VQQ4oYmHWiA\/s1600\/Web%2Blinks%2B0.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nI just want to sit in this space and curl up and read. And, I have stairs in my real house that I will return to later this year and maybe, just maybe, this could work??\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOn my next trip to the US, I want to stay in Magnolia House BnB. Don't you?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E3. Tiff Manuell.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\nIf you haven't made the move to join\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/libbys_lifestyle\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E yet, then you're missing out on sooo much.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOne cool IGer I found recently is\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/happytiff\/\" style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E@happytiff\u003C\/a\u003E. Tiff creates on canvas and then produces clutches and handbags to die for. Bright, colourful, original.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-C_P_DCrLugA\/VsUbnQIPb9I\/AAAAAAAAI6c\/Lae1h_coVhE\/s1600\/Web%2Blinks%2B0.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-C_P_DCrLugA\/VsUbnQIPb9I\/AAAAAAAAI6c\/Lae1h_coVhE\/s1600\/Web%2Blinks%2B0.png\" width=\"303\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI just love them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTiff's web site with more of her fabulous creations can be found \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/tiffmanuell.com\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E4. Honestly WTF.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\nMLP is not a fan of the distressed jeans that are everywhere and, it seems, so on trend. So when I saw these with their shashiko distressing I thought … I like that … hmmm, maybe I could do that. Maybe MLP would like that too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/honestlywtf.com\/diy\/diy-sashiko-boro-denim-repair\/\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z7FJaRPOhZE\/VsUmo-63S_I\/AAAAAAAAI68\/T7W_OKCtSTM\/s1600\/Web%2Blinks%2B0.png\" width=\"209\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSee how it's been done \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/honestlywtf.com\/diy\/diy-sashiko-boro-denim-repair\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd then, while touring around \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/honestlywtf.com\/category\/diy\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EHonestly WTF's DIY pages\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, I found these. Liked them too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/honestlywtf.com\/category\/diy\/\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y6ftnyd7nXQ\/VsUnGptKXiI\/AAAAAAAAI7A\/IK_Bc3OfYe0\/s1600\/Web%2Blinks%2B0.png\" width=\"231\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGuess what I'm about to try out on my nails?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI think I'm going to spend a fair bit of time scrolling through the DIY section. Veerryyy interesting things.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E5. Fiat 500 Convertible.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\nI've never been a big car person. Have never really seen the point. There's usually only me and MLP cruising around. Our Chrysler PT Cruiser is the biggest car I've ever owned.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI also like quirky looking cars. Something a bit out of the ordinary.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo, why am I waffling on about cars and why the Fiat 500 convertible?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSmall, quirky, out of the ordinary and … I've ordered one!!!! Yay!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy last brand-new-never-been-used car was purchased in 1997. October 22, 1997 to be precise. The cutest Mazda 121. Millie, whom we still have.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis new little Fiat is due to arrive in May or perhaps June.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy new car will look like this. Almost.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.autoexpress.co.uk\/92186\/fiat-500c-2015-facelift-pictures#0\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"216\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tt2I48JB9CY\/VsUpDopBl5I\/AAAAAAAAI7Q\/VXWKbHqX7vo\/s1600\/Web%2Blinks%2B0.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/extension\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D7393517052121573956%23editor%2Fsrc%3Dheader\u0026amp;media=https%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-_A6gSfTRby8%2FVsT_NGWmU6I%2FAAAAAAAAI6A%2FVQQ4oYmHWiA%2Fs1600%2FWeb%252Blinks%252B0.png\u0026amp;xm=h\u0026amp;xv=sa1.37.01\u0026amp;xuid=HrtNLM_rKzq_\u0026amp;description=\" style=\"background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image\/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 193px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 1078px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/extension\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D7393517052121573956%23editor%2Fsrc%3Dheader\u0026amp;media=https%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-_A6gSfTRby8%2FVsT_NGWmU6I%2FAAAAAAAAI6A%2FVQQ4oYmHWiA%2Fs1600%2FWeb%252Blinks%252B0.png\u0026amp;xm=h\u0026amp;xv=sa1.37.01\u0026amp;xuid=HrtNLM_rKzq_\u0026amp;description=\" style=\"background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image\/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 193px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 1078px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EMine will have a black convertible roof.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWant to see more photos of my new car?? Click \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.autoexpress.co.uk\/92186\/fiat-500c-2015-facelift-pictures#0\" style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIsn't she gorgeous!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNow to think of a name.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI have Florence Fiat as a possibility. Any suggestions please???\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n. \u0026nbsp;. \u0026nbsp;. \u0026nbsp;. \u0026nbsp;.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd, as usual, to finish off, a photo of my own.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNot because it's a great photo, (taken with my iPhone) but because how often do you see something like this vintage Fiat Abarth?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rI-BNOjdHvw\/VsUsJD4lDSI\/AAAAAAAAI7c\/GrvT7GzaSOQ\/s1600\/Web%2Blinks%2B0.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rI-BNOjdHvw\/VsUsJD4lDSI\/AAAAAAAAI7c\/GrvT7GzaSOQ\/s1600\/Web%2Blinks%2B0.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt was just chillin' outside my local Auto Electrical place when I was there the other day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVery cool, don't you think?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nI'd love to hear what you think about the #1 web-links for 2016.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nPlease leave me your comments.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nPlease \"Share\" on your favourite social media site.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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One Fitbit for me, one Fitbit for MLP and … our lives changed, our language changed, our fitness changed.\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FQD7CYWWoks\/Vr0NeXIXfsI\/AAAAAAAAI38\/WdlnfSLipu4\/s1600\/Fitbit1.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FQD7CYWWoks\/Vr0NeXIXfsI\/AAAAAAAAI38\/WdlnfSLipu4\/s1600\/Fitbit1.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThere she is. Mine. Dutifully telling me the time. What I do like, though, is that she doesn't ALWAYS tell me the time ... only when I flick my wrist or push her little button.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis suits me why? Well, the day I finished work, way back in the annals of time, I took off my watch and never put it back on. My token gesture.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nF.R.E.E.D.O.M.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn my retired state, (Yes, it is wonderful for those of you who were about to ask.) I have no desire to know the time, to keep to a timetable, to meet deadlines. Somedays, I find it hard to remember what day it is, let alone be concerned about the time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnyways, back to little Miss Fitbit.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt took me a wee while to get used to having something hugging my wrist again, but she and I are now comfortable with each other. Happy in each other's company. Soul mates … wrist mates maybe.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nShe tells me lots of things other than the time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHow many steps I've taken.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_CpCmVhAN7I\/Vr0Ne28hEeI\/AAAAAAAAI4E\/eqIzZ5tpzho\/s1600\/Fitbit0.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_CpCmVhAN7I\/Vr0Ne28hEeI\/AAAAAAAAI4E\/eqIzZ5tpzho\/s1600\/Fitbit0.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNot very many yet today.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy heart rate. How many kilometres I've walked. How many calories I've burned. How many floors I've climbed. My sleep pattern.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YoW116zTTO4\/Vr0dsA1Q5RI\/AAAAAAAAI5I\/arAZgX3-7Ug\/s1600\/Fitbit7.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YoW116zTTO4\/Vr0dsA1Q5RI\/AAAAAAAAI5I\/arAZgX3-7Ug\/s1600\/Fitbit7.png\" width=\"219\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWow, am I bad at sleeping! Never used to be, but ooooh, look at that pattern of restlessness and awake times. Maybe I need to do something about that.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou can see she's a wealth of information.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo how has this … have these … little additions changed our lives?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1. COMPETITION.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOh yeah, baby. We may have become the teeniest bit competitive.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhile we were away at Lake Tyers on holidays, (You can read about that little adventure \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2016\/01\/lake-tyers-and-lakes-entrance-victoria.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.) MLP recorded this ...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-5gsQjph667Q\/Vr0NfC9g88I\/AAAAAAAAI4I\/3aLFgLLCRPw\/s1600\/Fitbit3.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-5gsQjph667Q\/Vr0NfC9g88I\/AAAAAAAAI4I\/3aLFgLLCRPw\/s1600\/Fitbit3.png\" width=\"222\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n86 floors!!!!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nHe went a bit nuts. He'd walked with my bird-watching brother in the morning and then with me in the afternoon. These stairs were what gave him his 86 floors. Up and down. Up and down. Nuts!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--uqHM_7ShwQ\/Vr0YFeZyW2I\/AAAAAAAAI4s\/xbbxqFRuqSM\/s1600\/Lake%2BTyers57.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--uqHM_7ShwQ\/Vr0YFeZyW2I\/AAAAAAAAI4s\/xbbxqFRuqSM\/s1600\/Lake%2BTyers57.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E2. LANGUAGE.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\nOur normal afternoon ritual when MLP comes home from work now begins with …\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\"Heellloooo.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\"Hello.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\"13.3.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\"What! … 13.3!\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\"Yep.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\"Oh, I'm only at 8.6.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nRomantic, isn't it?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOur after dinner ramblings sound like …\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\"I just need another 2 to get to 10, so I'm just going up to the park and back. Want to join me?\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\"No, my wrist just went off, so I'm fine.\" (Yes, Fitbit sends a little vibration through our wrists when we hit 10,000 steps in a day. Exciting.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E3. ATTITUDE \u0026amp; AWARENESS.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\nWe're walking a lot more than previously.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI walk out, down and around the lake to hunter-gather a few supplies from Woolieworths. I walk out, down and around the lake to yoga. We walk out, down and around the lake for breakfast or coffee on a Saturday or Sunday morning.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI have even bought an old-lady-style shopping trolley (which I am about to Libby-fy) so I can convey my hunter-gatherer supplies home.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI park at the outer edge of the car park to squeeze in a few more steps. Yes, that's me. I'm that crazy woman.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe take the steps. We always did, but now we do it for our Fitbit to record floors climbed.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E4. FITNESS.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\nAre we feeling fitter?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYes, definitely.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreviously, I was swimming twice a week, as per my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2015\/01\/looking-back-looking-forwards-2015.html\" style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E2015 New Year resolutions\u003C\/a\u003E, and which I intend to continue, but I was doing no weight bearing exercise of any significance until I started yoga late last year. (Remember \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2015\/10\/yoga-in-ubud-for-week-oooommmm-yes.html\" style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Emy yoga retreat in Bali\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;last year? Heaven.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo, hopefully, combining the impact of Miss Fitbit, yoga and swimming, I should be fitter.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMLP is fitter. No doubt. He's walking himself into a new level of fitness.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBut, I hear you say, what is this complaint you mentioned way back earlier in this blog post?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nW-e-l-l.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy complaint is real and valid and important.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is what my little Miss Fitbit showed on Wednesday this week.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-oea-RFV5Gqc\/Vr0drSbW69I\/AAAAAAAAI5A\/O5wlOSwGLXg\/s1600\/Fitbit4.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-oea-RFV5Gqc\/Vr0drSbW69I\/AAAAAAAAI5A\/O5wlOSwGLXg\/s1600\/Fitbit4.png\" width=\"221\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSee that zero active minutes? That's my complaint.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYes, I know, I didn't do very many steps that day. Ignore that, just look at the zero active minutes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI cleaned shower screens, cleaned baths, cleaned ovens until the sweat ran down my forehead for ZERO ACTIVE MINUTES!!!! There's got to be some mistake. It certainly didn't feel like zero active minutes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA little bit of searching around Miss Fitbit's App and I find \"Active Minutes\" are \"periods of moderate activity done for 10 minutes or more.\" So, it seems that my cleaning marathon wasn't continuous enough for Miss Fitbit to record it. HUH!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nObviously this App was designed by someone who's never cleaned a shower screen, bath or oven.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nComplaint number two.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYes, I know, I said one small complaint, but I've realised I have a second one.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI can't wear Miss Fitbit when I swim. So, guess what … swimming for a kilometre will be … zero active minutes as well. HUH! Again.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBut, regardless, overall, I'm very happy with how Miss Fitbit has changed my life … our lives.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI feel better, stronger, happier with myself for being soooo good.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nAre you a Fitbit convert too?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAny complaints about your Fitbit to add to my list?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDo you think all this Fitbit gizmo stuff is hoo-haa?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAre you in the throes of racing out the door to buy one?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLet me know by leaving me a comment.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPlease \"share\" my posts on Facebook, Google+ and Instagram.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cBLPYulZuTE\/Vr1ChrW3JRI\/AAAAAAAAI5c\/f6IgfLSKNfo\/s1600\/Signature.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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Then the time spent waiting to see if he'd read it and the concern over whether he thought you'd been good enough? Remember the excitement? The present you'd asked so humbly for in your letter, was it the one wrapped and sitting at the base of the tree? Remember?\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1iku3nAf_1o\/VmjDJZN__4I\/AAAAAAAAIe4\/quzsHjO2AVI\/s1600\/Secret%2BSanta10.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1iku3nAf_1o\/VmjDJZN__4I\/AAAAAAAAIe4\/quzsHjO2AVI\/s1600\/Secret%2BSanta10.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThat's what it's like for the adults in our family. Yep, the adults.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEvery year, every adult in our family writes a letter to Santa explaining how they have been good and suggesting possible gifts to be placed under the tree.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAn adult Santa letter ... a humble letter ... a letter of explanation, to the bearded one in the red suit.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-UARlJ3aTC-E\/VmjDPMnztpI\/AAAAAAAAIgw\/1FsaHk36qbE\/s1600\/Secret%2BSanta9.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-UARlJ3aTC-E\/VmjDPMnztpI\/AAAAAAAAIgw\/1FsaHk36qbE\/s1600\/Secret%2BSanta9.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nAnd, then, through the magic of Christmas, a modest gift from their humble list of suggestions is found beautifully wrapped and sitting at the base of the tree wherever they may be on Christmas morning.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nJust like when we were children.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWell, almost.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OTa37tHka6A\/VmjDKLLc07I\/AAAAAAAAIfY\/Mo5tmOQjJF8\/s1600\/Secret%2BSanta12.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OTa37tHka6A\/VmjDKLLc07I\/AAAAAAAAIfY\/Mo5tmOQjJF8\/s1600\/Secret%2BSanta12.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt all started twelve years ago when we cumulatively decided Christmas was out of control, expensive, stressful, and, sadly, often meant money was wasted on unwanted gifts.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe were over the game where we had to guess what each person would like, where we spent money, lots of money, on many family members, not knowing if the gifts would be just right or anywhere near right.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo, we changed the game.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd the humble adult letter to Santa was born.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-L-DpozNOFds\/VmjDSqk5OuI\/AAAAAAAAIg4\/DZDYVuYavEA\/s1600\/Secret%2BSanta14.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-L-DpozNOFds\/VmjDSqk5OuI\/AAAAAAAAIg4\/DZDYVuYavEA\/s1600\/Secret%2BSanta14.jpg\" width=\"245\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nIn reality the letters, emails these days, come to me.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe best part of that is that I get to read every letter, every explanation about how the writer has been good during the year. Every pathetic, outrageous, incredulous explanation. My family have wild imaginations when it comes to the definition of \"good\".\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI then distribute the letters. I try to make sure the rota changes each year. Being the Virgo that I am, I have the rota from every year since 2004 when it all began. Sad, I know.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEach adult receives one of these letters, just one, laughs loudly at the explanations of goodness.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNo, sorry, they don't do that.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey are inspired and impressed by the explanations of goodness throughout the year.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey then have the responsibility of ensuring one of the modest gift suggestions in the letter arrives in time to wherever the writer will be for Christmas Day and sits waiting under the tree for the excitement to begin.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOne gift. Just one. A family gift. A humble gift … because they have been \"good\".\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSimple.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nInexpensive. (We decided on a $50 limit. Yes, our family Christmas buying costs each of us $50, total.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEveryone opens a gift that they know they will like.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNo guessing. No stress. S.I.M.P.L.E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZVcB1xCwELU\/VmjDKbHkm6I\/AAAAAAAAIfk\/W7ZIHeeLMGk\/s1600\/Secret%2BSanta13.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZVcB1xCwELU\/VmjDKbHkm6I\/AAAAAAAAIfk\/W7ZIHeeLMGk\/s1600\/Secret%2BSanta13.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis year's Santa letter pro forma ... Yes, there's a pro forma … It's the Virgo thing again … reads like this.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;courier new\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;courier\u0026quot; , monospace;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Dearest, darling Santa,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;courier new\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;courier\u0026quot; , monospace;\"\u003EIt is that time of the year when I am writing you the humblest of letters providing unequivocal proof of my exemplary\u0026nbsp;behaviour this year and, hence, submitting my requests for the smallest and most modest of gifts for this Christmas.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;courier new\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;courier\u0026quot; , monospace;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;courier new\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;courier\u0026quot; , monospace;\"\u003EUnequivocal proof of my exemplary behaviour this year can be evidenced by the times when I:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;courier new\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;courier\u0026quot; , monospace;\"\u003E*\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;courier new\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;courier\u0026quot; , monospace;\"\u003E*\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;courier new\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;courier\u0026quot; , monospace;\"\u003E*\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;courier new\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;courier\u0026quot; , monospace;\"\u003E*\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;courier new\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;courier\u0026quot; , monospace;\"\u003EThe smallest and most modest gifts that I would like to proffer for your consideration this year are:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;courier new\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;courier\u0026quot; , monospace;\"\u003E*\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;courier new\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;courier\u0026quot; , monospace;\"\u003E*\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;courier new\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;courier\u0026quot; , monospace;\"\u003E*\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;courier new\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;courier\u0026quot; , monospace;\"\u003E*\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;courier new\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;courier\u0026quot; , monospace;\"\u003EThis year I will be at this address for Christmas day:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;courier new\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;courier\u0026quot; , monospace;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;courier new\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;courier\u0026quot; , monospace;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;courier new\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;courier\u0026quot; , monospace;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;courier new\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;courier\u0026quot; , monospace;\"\u003ESo, if you could have Rudolf lead his team there at your earliest convenience, I would be most grateful.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;courier new\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;courier\u0026quot; , monospace;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;courier new\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;courier\u0026quot; , monospace;\"\u003EYour most humble believer\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;courier new\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;courier\u0026quot; , monospace;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;courier new\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;courier\u0026quot; , monospace;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EA little more formal in tone than is our norm, but sometimes Santa deserves a little\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Erespect.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-L5KWroqRnUU\/VmjDLlP6CdI\/AAAAAAAAIfw\/WkcvWLdUsg0\/s1600\/Secret%2BSanta16.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-L5KWroqRnUU\/VmjDLlP6CdI\/AAAAAAAAIfw\/WkcvWLdUsg0\/s1600\/Secret%2BSanta16.JPG\" width=\"261\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nWhat are your family Christmas traditions?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHow long has it been since you've written to Santa?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nDon't you love the Christmas lights on my almost-neighbour's house?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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Should I? Shouldn't I? What if … no one buys my goodies? What if … I'm not up to scratch? What if … the techy stuff is too hard for me to negotiate? What if …???? Taking the leap into opening \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/au\/shop\/LibbysLifestyle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Emy Etsy shop\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E did not come without fear, stomach turnings, questioning, but I'm so glad I was brave enough to do it.\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/au\/shop\/LibbysLifestyle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6_4QlHridgc\/Vlefvasq5MI\/AAAAAAAAISk\/PZbDmBsGCpA\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience16.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nIt all began a long time ago ...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOctober 2012, in fact, when I retired from teaching and moved to North Queensland so that, after nearly two years living apart, I could be with MLP while he pursued the career of his dreams.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nRetirement was easy. I was away from home. A new town to explore. My older and wiser sister and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2013\/10\/driving-to-miss-betty.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EMiss Betty\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E only four hours drive away. And, very early on, while a volunteer wrapping Christmas presents in Myer, I met a new friend. A friend with similar interests and a friend who eventually started me on this escapade into retail. Selling the things I make to … strangers … and friends … a scary concept.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2013\/08\/i-confess-im-apron-wearer.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EAprons\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E had been my \"thing\". I made aprons for friends and family. I still do.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZkmK15UCPpc\/VlelU2wSHWI\/AAAAAAAAIS4\/CTmYxgpGaCA\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience0.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZkmK15UCPpc\/VlelU2wSHWI\/AAAAAAAAIS4\/CTmYxgpGaCA\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience0.jpg\" width=\"124\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XJHAc-kVl9U\/VlelVF7W_tI\/AAAAAAAAITQ\/huk0FRMnFbE\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XJHAc-kVl9U\/VlelVF7W_tI\/AAAAAAAAITQ\/huk0FRMnFbE\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience2.jpg\" width=\"132\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhile in North Queensland, I started making perfumed soy candles … again for friends and family.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jOPhC9ovqqA\/VlelVaBZOSI\/AAAAAAAAITY\/pobhT6knN74\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jOPhC9ovqqA\/VlelVaBZOSI\/AAAAAAAAITY\/pobhT6knN74\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience3.jpg\" width=\"259\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YvjaUmbnaKI\/VlelVjeebeI\/AAAAAAAAITU\/Yjo7P1H4mmU\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YvjaUmbnaKI\/VlelVjeebeI\/AAAAAAAAITU\/Yjo7P1H4mmU\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience4.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tMPeUWxClKs\/VlelVhrkD2I\/AAAAAAAAITc\/QkdurI-yvTY\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tMPeUWxClKs\/VlelVhrkD2I\/AAAAAAAAITc\/QkdurI-yvTY\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience5.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd I \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2013\/11\/how-to-make-hippy-dippy-denim-shoulder.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Eup-cycled denim jeans into shoulder bags\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E … for friends and family … and for me.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-L46FTzgnwaY\/VlemVo_smiI\/AAAAAAAAITo\/t0tlFH9UOBg\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2BExperience0.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-L46FTzgnwaY\/VlemVo_smiI\/AAAAAAAAITo\/t0tlFH9UOBg\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2BExperience0.jpg\" width=\"230\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mdb7jxHwi0s\/VlemVvhmkgI\/AAAAAAAAITk\/euYr40jmO9c\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2BExperience1.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mdb7jxHwi0s\/VlemVvhmkgI\/AAAAAAAAITk\/euYr40jmO9c\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2BExperience1.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBut, there's only so much friends and family can take. I'm sure you know what I mean.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI had a mother and Nanna who made some amazing things, but also made some things I didn't think were quite so amazing. At times, I had to be blunt, \"Yes, mum, that hat crocheted out of plastic bread bags is very lovely, BUT, I don't want one.\" Mum and Nanna were the original up-cylcers. They made many, many things out of plastic bread bags, old cards; they would up-cycle anything.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI'm sure, like mum and Nanna, I have, at some time, given some friend or family member something they didn't think was quite as amazing as I do … did. For this, I humbly apologise.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo, at that point in my retired life, my new North Queensland friend suggested I join her at the market which was starting up where she lives, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CGcraftmarket\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECarlyle Gardens\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA morning wandering around a market, sounded lovely. But, no, she meant having a stall. Selling things. Yikes. Sell my things to strangers? Test them on the open market?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nStomach turnings. Nausea building. What if …?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor some unknown reason, I said, \"Oooookkaaay.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd we did.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere she is \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AllType-Crafts-765230306824710\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emy lovely NQ friend\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and her market stall.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lWnDG9SD710\/Vleqgat6kmI\/AAAAAAAAIT8\/WDoI4RCHCE8\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience6.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lWnDG9SD710\/Vleqgat6kmI\/AAAAAAAAIT8\/WDoI4RCHCE8\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience6.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd me. Marketing. Who would have thought?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AokdPdcZFTg\/VleqgSgIibI\/AAAAAAAAIT4\/d5fMSad__gY\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience9.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AokdPdcZFTg\/VleqgSgIibI\/AAAAAAAAIT4\/d5fMSad__gY\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience9.jpg\" width=\"318\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd people bought my things! Our things. I was stunned.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe went to other markets and set up our stalls.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-txFTSsx7LkE\/Vleq4mI5cdI\/AAAAAAAAIVI\/pnR2AlyQjA0\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience8.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-txFTSsx7LkE\/Vleq4mI5cdI\/AAAAAAAAIVI\/pnR2AlyQjA0\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience8.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd people … strangers … random strangers … bought our goodies! Gob-smackingly amazing!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd then … MLP was posted to Sydney.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo, like the true Virgo that I am, I did my research. I found markets in Sydney are expensive and I need to supply my own table, outdoor shade cover … with MLP away a lot for work, it was just not going to happen. I'm capable, but lugging a table and all sorts to set up for a market is difficult, to say the least. I know my limits. Hence, my marketing career came to a halt.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn the back of my mind was this little voice saying, \"What about Etsy?\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI knew a little, but not very much, about this site called Etsy. So, again I did my research and … \u0026nbsp;procrastinated ...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThen this arrived.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OFFLcOWRYiw\/Vleq2HjEEaI\/AAAAAAAAIVY\/ic6vk_PGq2A\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience14.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OFFLcOWRYiw\/Vleq2HjEEaI\/AAAAAAAAIVY\/ic6vk_PGq2A\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience14.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFrom \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/naomiloves.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003ENaomi Bulger\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Beautiful isn't it. I had \"met\" Naomi via \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/libbys_lifestyle\/\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/a\u003E, loved her blog and subscribed. Every subscriber receives a hand drawn snail mail from her. I was so excited when mine arrived.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA teapot. This IG friend knew me well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBut then I read the lovely letter inside …\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-nGZOybJgTRU\/Vleq2AibHYI\/AAAAAAAAIUk\/90Shg3s4ylU\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience15.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-nGZOybJgTRU\/Vleq2AibHYI\/AAAAAAAAIUk\/90Shg3s4ylU\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience15.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"tr_bq\"\u003E\nDear Libby, How is your Etsy shop going?...\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/naomibulger\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003ENaomi\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E actually READ my ramblings on IG.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHow was my Etsy shop going???? Well, it wasn't. I hadn't been brave enough … yet.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt took this snail mail letter and a visit from my older and wiser sister and, with her beside me, holding my hand, helping me out, urging me on, it happened. My Etsy shop. A handful of aprons and my shop was open.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThat was over 12 months ago .. and almost 100 Etsy sales ago.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI'm so happy. I have a reason to keep sewing. I have strangers who think my goodies are worth spending their hard earned cash on.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cTWJlu4ibP8\/Vleq4M_9wpI\/AAAAAAAAIVc\/lCzOfavPIbM\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience23.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"149\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cTWJlu4ibP8\/Vleq4M_9wpI\/AAAAAAAAIVc\/lCzOfavPIbM\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience23.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-eUaD_wPb2F8\/Vleq4c80ibI\/AAAAAAAAIVM\/YOCsTnE1fOU\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience24.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"82\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-eUaD_wPb2F8\/Vleq4c80ibI\/AAAAAAAAIVM\/YOCsTnE1fOU\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience24.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1BygL9FDdCA\/Vleq3IbaYaI\/AAAAAAAAIUs\/PNH9TsBm8d4\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience19.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"104\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1BygL9FDdCA\/Vleq3IbaYaI\/AAAAAAAAIUs\/PNH9TsBm8d4\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience19.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd send me photos of my goodies living in their new homes. Homes in Australia, New Zealand, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Netherlands. I think that's all, so far.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1TbyG0n5y_Q\/Vleq3lkQiqI\/AAAAAAAAIVE\/wjunpXiJnug\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience21.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1TbyG0n5y_Q\/Vleq3lkQiqI\/AAAAAAAAIVE\/wjunpXiJnug\/s1600\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience21.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis one lives in Illinois, US.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI also sell my aprons through \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aliejanetravelaccessories\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EAlie Jane\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in\u0026nbsp;Newcastle. Read the story of how that came about \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2014\/12\/aprons-and-greeters.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWas the leap into Etsy worth while?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOh yeah.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nShould you think about opening an Etsy shop?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOh yeah!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIs the techy stuff too hard to negotiate?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNope.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAre your goodies up to scratch?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOh yeah!!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo, just do it. Get onto the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/au\/\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEtsy site\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and sign yourself up for a shop. Read everything that Etsy emails out. Their emails have helped me improve my shop slowly, little by little. Go into the forums to ask advice, hear what others have to say and are doing.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI'm still learning. My Etsy shop is still evolving. My goodies are still selling. I'm a happy camper.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHave your visited Etsy?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHave you bought some wonderful handmade Etsy goodies?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nShare the luurve: tell me which Etsy shop they were in.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nDo you have an Etsy shop?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nAdd a link to it in the comments so my readers can make a visit.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nSome of my favourite Etsy shops currently are:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/au\/shop\/MideltonStudioDesign?ref=search_shop_redirect\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EMideltonStudioDesign\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/au\/shop\/StayGoldMaryRose\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EStayGoldMaryRose\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/au\/shop\/vanessabeanshop\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Evanessabeanshop\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/au\/shop\/pinkleandco\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epinkleandco\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHave a wander around Etsy; you're sure to find something beautiful and handmade you love.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FNdfIczpZgE\/VlfXl21vePI\/AAAAAAAAIV0\/G84clp4B4t4\/s1600\/Blog%2Bending%2Bnew.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"161\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FNdfIczpZgE\/VlfXl21vePI\/AAAAAAAAIV0\/G84clp4B4t4\/s1600\/Blog%2Bending%2Bnew.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-e9Mb199M7eg\/VlfXlzbOMeI\/AAAAAAAAIVw\/nXRGoZs29uk\/s1600\/Help%2Bcommenting.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-e9Mb199M7eg\/VlfXlzbOMeI\/AAAAAAAAIVw\/nXRGoZs29uk\/s1600\/Help%2Bcommenting.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7393517052121573956\/posts\/default\/8953334225679093365"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7393517052121573956\/posts\/default\/8953334225679093365"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2015\/11\/my-etsy-experience-taking-leap.html","title":"My Etsy Experience: taking the leap."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Libby's Lifestyle"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/03884122961562821210"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6_4QlHridgc\/Vlefvasq5MI\/AAAAAAAAISk\/PZbDmBsGCpA\/s72-c\/My%2BEtsy%2Bexperience16.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393517052121573956.post-8249901860424263154"},"published":{"$t":"2015-11-22T16:14:00.002+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-07-02T11:36:32.055+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Web links"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Cool things I've found wandering around the inter-web."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ch3\u003E\nIt's been quite a while since I've shared my inter-web adventures. It's not that I haven't been wandering, just that life's been busy. So, here are some cool inter-web sites that I thought you might like.\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E1.\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;I'm a bit of a home stylist stalker. I love seeing what professional stylists do and learning their tricks. One stylist I particularly love to follow is\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/stylebyemilyhenderson.com\/\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E Emily Henderson\u003C\/a\u003E. I like her quirky nature and her ability to produce rooms that don't look \"styled\".\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/stylebyemilyhenderson.com\/\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vUOtBLgQBN8\/VlEdbUDB6kI\/AAAAAAAAINY\/4L2VdOynsTA\/s1600\/Emily%2BHenderson0.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\nI have also watched the videos from a TV Series she made a while ago, \u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/shows\/secrets-from-a-stylist\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESecrets of a Stylist\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003EI follow her on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/em_henderson\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E too. See … \u0026nbsp;I'm a true stalker.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThought some of you might like her too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E2. \u003C\/b\u003EBy now you must know I'm fascinated by tiny houses and the Tiny House Movement. I found a New Zealand TV Series, \u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.livingbiginatinyhouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003ELiving Big in a Tiny House\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E which had some interesting tiny houses. My absolute favourite was \u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.livingbiginatinyhouse.com\/cottage-style-tiny-house\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ethis sweet green house\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Ethat, one year on, has evolved and is now\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.livingbiginatinyhouse.com\/diy-cottage-style-tiny-house-revisited\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehome to three\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.livingbiginatinyhouse.com\/cottage-style-tiny-house\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-RPqPZP_44Lg\/VlEyxeLb_3I\/AAAAAAAAIN0\/S5iYsYMOURU\/s1600\/Living%2BBig%2Bin%2Ba%2BTiny%2BHouse0.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E3.\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;If there are little people in your family and you're looking for something beautiful, handmade and perfect for them for Christmas have a wander through \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/au\/shop\/KitschyHoneybees\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKitschy Honey Bees\u003C\/a\u003E' amazing Etsy shop. Meaghan crochets the most beautiful toys, fruit, macarons … Yes, macarons!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QIvQALE65iQ\/VlE1dZ9KX4I\/AAAAAAAAIOI\/oUJuMJjUXRg\/s1600\/Kitschy%2BHoney%2BBees0.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QIvQALE65iQ\/VlE1dZ9KX4I\/AAAAAAAAIOI\/oUJuMJjUXRg\/s1600\/Kitschy%2BHoney%2BBees0.png\" width=\"285\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nYou can follow \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kitschy_honeybees\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EMeaghan on Instagram\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E too. I do.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E4. \u003C\/b\u003EMy blog pick this time is \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.baby-mac.com\/\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBaby Mac\u003C\/a\u003E. Beth lives in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales and shares her life stories, recipes, rants, baby photos with us. When you meet her new baby \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.baby-mac.com\/2015\/11\/maggie-is-6-months-old\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EMaggie\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, beware, she will steal your heart.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-oWtBwdU0IV0\/VlE5vX_UZKI\/AAAAAAAAIOY\/7DVTSR16nOc\/s1600\/Baby%2BMac0.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"261\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-oWtBwdU0IV0\/VlE5vX_UZKI\/AAAAAAAAIOY\/7DVTSR16nOc\/s1600\/Baby%2BMac0.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBeth is a blogger who tells it as it is. No gloss, just real life.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E5. \u003C\/b\u003EFinally, if you're into amazingly stunning tropical style art, you must have at look at\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/traceyknowlandart.vpweb.com.au\/\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETracey Knowland's\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;work. Tracey lives in Brooklet at the back of the Byron Bay area and her art is inspired by all things tropical.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe piece below, named Abundance, is a favourite of mine.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/traceyknowlandart.vpweb.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-4C3ek5MhlQE\/VlE-KfhlsrI\/AAAAAAAAIO4\/So9WwpjFd9M\/s1600\/Tracey%2BKnowland0.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nPuts me in a summery, holiday mood.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n…\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nAnd, as usual, to finish off, one of my photos. One of the many lotus flower shots I took in Ubud.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-liDRJ7Eoa1Y\/VlE_5Tg9ILI\/AAAAAAAAIPI\/ZSVuS29mA1I\/s1600\/Lotus%2Bflower0.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-liDRJ7Eoa1Y\/VlE_5Tg9ILI\/AAAAAAAAIPI\/ZSVuS29mA1I\/s1600\/Lotus%2Bflower0.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"tr_bq\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #181818; line-height: 18px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EAs a lotus flower is born in water, grows in water and rises out of water to stand above it unsoiled, so I, born in the world, raised in the world having overcome the world, live unsoiled by the world. \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Buddha.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHope my inter-web links bring a little joy to your world.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf you're new and want to do some more wandering around sites I think are cool,\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nclick \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/search\/label\/Web%20links\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nLet me know which ones you like the most.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nShare with me any inter-web spots I need to wander around in.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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Add in a dog, a faithful, ageing beauty who is constant, loving, loved and life is complete. Happy and complete.\u003C\/h4\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jMwllSg1W_8\/VkUOk7Ygk-I\/AAAAAAAAICU\/wInM1PGs1YA\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B39.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jMwllSg1W_8\/VkUOk7Ygk-I\/AAAAAAAAICU\/wInM1PGs1YA\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B39.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nShe loves the shed, so does her dad, her mum and her uncle.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA dream of a fishing shack, a hideaway, has come to fruition. A shed to be shared with family and friends. A shed to realise the dream of a huge catch of barramundi and grunter and whiting and maybe even the odd trip out to the nearby islands for a few reef fish. These four shed owners could not want for more.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-l-K21qx9cWs\/VkUOmLlEkqI\/AAAAAAAAIDQ\/vOkJascchn0\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B42.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-l-K21qx9cWs\/VkUOmLlEkqI\/AAAAAAAAIDQ\/vOkJascchn0\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B42.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nEvery shed deserves its own mini-me\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-x8AhD0kTwsM\/VkUOmNaiU0I\/AAAAAAAAIDY\/SRz4ijcIrjE\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B43.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"257\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-x8AhD0kTwsM\/VkUOmNaiU0I\/AAAAAAAAIDY\/SRz4ijcIrjE\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B43.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nand a pumpkin patch to begin the veggie garden\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-m3dsM20RLFY\/VkUOmReLpdI\/AAAAAAAAIDg\/3cg1z_zKWsg\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B44.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-m3dsM20RLFY\/VkUOmReLpdI\/AAAAAAAAIDg\/3cg1z_zKWsg\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B44.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nand a neighbourly Forest Kingfisher on the wire.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pRUWymkIl28\/VkUOkGo9omI\/AAAAAAAAICc\/3sC3dmSP5I4\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B37.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pRUWymkIl28\/VkUOkGo9omI\/AAAAAAAAICc\/3sC3dmSP5I4\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B37.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nOX-A0lDxJM\/VkUOkld94ZI\/AAAAAAAAICw\/2D55hrMBhdo\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B38.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nOX-A0lDxJM\/VkUOkld94ZI\/AAAAAAAAICw\/2D55hrMBhdo\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B38.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nSurroundings akin to paradise.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIsland views from an empty beach front …\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-loSgZhIov4c\/VkUOe0aeAjI\/AAAAAAAAIAM\/QGRmX21fP70\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B2.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-loSgZhIov4c\/VkUOe0aeAjI\/AAAAAAAAIAM\/QGRmX21fP70\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B2.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1zMGNQEj6bE\/VkUOiS7DMJI\/AAAAAAAAIBg\/mPPv6-63iho\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B3.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1zMGNQEj6bE\/VkUOiS7DMJI\/AAAAAAAAIBg\/mPPv6-63iho\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B3.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JZ_26kp7Kb0\/VkUOk-7wDnI\/AAAAAAAAIDE\/WBNHaiffZ7M\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B4.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JZ_26kp7Kb0\/VkUOk-7wDnI\/AAAAAAAAIDE\/WBNHaiffZ7M\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B4.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nexcept for the odd oyster catcher\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TNqrqKJgCMU\/VkUOpQ3yKGI\/AAAAAAAAIEs\/9XLVTKMUV8I\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B9.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TNqrqKJgCMU\/VkUOpQ3yKGI\/AAAAAAAAIEs\/9XLVTKMUV8I\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B9.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nand a pair of curlews hiding in the nearby bush.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1Sf2RSEPfPo\/VkUOn9-ZnJI\/AAAAAAAAIEo\/X9MDQqcUKkY\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B5.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1Sf2RSEPfPo\/VkUOn9-ZnJI\/AAAAAAAAIEo\/X9MDQqcUKkY\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B5.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nCane fields close by with mill smoke stacks\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nzJTzaIdK1k\/VkUOcDyjaQI\/AAAAAAAAH_I\/wI1x1KTkqOo\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B0.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nzJTzaIdK1k\/VkUOcDyjaQI\/AAAAAAAAH_I\/wI1x1KTkqOo\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B0.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nand cane locos\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-p_HzcyQ-U8A\/VkUOgYjkb0I\/AAAAAAAAIAk\/UYOdDlNvvZA\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B24.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-p_HzcyQ-U8A\/VkUOgYjkb0I\/AAAAAAAAIAk\/UYOdDlNvvZA\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B24.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nand signs\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lYE0ze4-4S0\/VkUOm7adhTI\/AAAAAAAAIDk\/-r8tCG_uDQU\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B45.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lYE0ze4-4S0\/VkUOm7adhTI\/AAAAAAAAIDk\/-r8tCG_uDQU\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B45.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nremind me of the sights, smells and sounds of my childhood.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nOn the edge of the cane fields, in a waterhole, a jabiru, Australia's only stork,\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bvQd9grrUHA\/VkUOhPK-LFI\/AAAAAAAAICg\/rHYor6lAFsI\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B25.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bvQd9grrUHA\/VkUOhPK-LFI\/AAAAAAAAICg\/rHYor6lAFsI\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B25.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RuF_DJs3AmU\/VkUOhZ4Z9ZI\/AAAAAAAAIBM\/mgOerKGqxJ4\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B26.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RuF_DJs3AmU\/VkUOhZ4Z9ZI\/AAAAAAAAIBM\/mgOerKGqxJ4\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B26.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nseems to have taken up temporary residence.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCommunity values of respect and trust.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA church long past giving succour to its congregation,\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LLC90PATzzM\/VkUOm8bgAcI\/AAAAAAAAID0\/T9uj4lYluOA\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B46.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"232\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LLC90PATzzM\/VkUOm8bgAcI\/AAAAAAAAID0\/T9uj4lYluOA\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B46.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OCeExaCqjWQ\/VkUOnJBXiPI\/AAAAAAAAIE0\/FYBXA0QLpCY\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B47.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OCeExaCqjWQ\/VkUOnJBXiPI\/AAAAAAAAIE0\/FYBXA0QLpCY\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B47.jpg\" width=\"206\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nyet someone still lovingly tends its gardens.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-2fzFxvacVC8\/VkUOnk6SwqI\/AAAAAAAAIEU\/Wlc2I9uJR2E\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B48.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-2fzFxvacVC8\/VkUOnk6SwqI\/AAAAAAAAIEU\/Wlc2I9uJR2E\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B48.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn its yard, orchids flourish in a ubiquitous frangipani tree\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5Yr9AItkAHQ\/VkUOnieAfPI\/AAAAAAAAIEE\/cenJRQALYU4\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B49.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5Yr9AItkAHQ\/VkUOnieAfPI\/AAAAAAAAIEE\/cenJRQALYU4\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B49.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nand a bike waits unrestrained for its young owner's return on the afternoon school bus.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-E3G-ZPTTSTs\/VkUOoag-h4I\/AAAAAAAAIEQ\/N-_tdzisLfk\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B50.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-E3G-ZPTTSTs\/VkUOoag-h4I\/AAAAAAAAIEQ\/N-_tdzisLfk\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B50.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThere are the rivers … for sunset fishing\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-N3CnIcPwEoo\/VkUOosSI7_I\/AAAAAAAAIEc\/7MfCnWgFMZI\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B6.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-N3CnIcPwEoo\/VkUOosSI7_I\/AAAAAAAAIEc\/7MfCnWgFMZI\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B6.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-g3cunliGgSc\/VkUOor5jXxI\/AAAAAAAAIEg\/pykspjMX0Uk\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B7.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-g3cunliGgSc\/VkUOor5jXxI\/AAAAAAAAIEg\/pykspjMX0Uk\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B7.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6nT5tGHhVV8\/VkUOcmx4NNI\/AAAAAAAAH_U\/2vgKu-QxOaU\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B12.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6nT5tGHhVV8\/VkUOcmx4NNI\/AAAAAAAAH_U\/2vgKu-QxOaU\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B12.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9ul3XDDkG34\/VkUOdd7qBmI\/AAAAAAAAH_w\/ASjKaRo8dSU\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B14.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9ul3XDDkG34\/VkUOdd7qBmI\/AAAAAAAAH_w\/ASjKaRo8dSU\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B14.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nand bird watching expeditions.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ntVgo8ItyJk\/VkUOh4jcZWI\/AAAAAAAAIEI\/D7qSIFcu_vo\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B28.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ntVgo8ItyJk\/VkUOh4jcZWI\/AAAAAAAAIEI\/D7qSIFcu_vo\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B28.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TiEmIkoXwos\/VkUOjEo_eMI\/AAAAAAAAIEw\/ZJyqoko7dSw\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B33.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TiEmIkoXwos\/VkUOjEo_eMI\/AAAAAAAAIEw\/ZJyqoko7dSw\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B33.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBlack kites … I think.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FtYO2WzeD20\/VkUOfTRiEvI\/AAAAAAAAIAQ\/faM1E3etCaw\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B16.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FtYO2WzeD20\/VkUOfTRiEvI\/AAAAAAAAIAQ\/faM1E3etCaw\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B16.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_xglrQS6FKM\/VkUOeCSfOfI\/AAAAAAAAH_8\/-8mlRAOfJLY\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B17.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_xglrQS6FKM\/VkUOeCSfOfI\/AAAAAAAAH_8\/-8mlRAOfJLY\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B17.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCattle egrets in their orange mating attire.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vjvqD1BiZso\/VkUOfdk6L2I\/AAAAAAAAIAY\/XhSaS_3MaLk\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B20.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vjvqD1BiZso\/VkUOfdk6L2I\/AAAAAAAAIAY\/XhSaS_3MaLk\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B20.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThe rivers reveal too the beauty of nature in the tropics.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBasket ferns and elkhorns.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-A3zcK9TD2XA\/VkUOfq8a7QI\/AAAAAAAAIAc\/zOkzueBL4U4\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B21.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-A3zcK9TD2XA\/VkUOfq8a7QI\/AAAAAAAAIAc\/zOkzueBL4U4\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B21.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCallistomen.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-CUiETw0EKP8\/VkUOhNdDYwI\/AAAAAAAAIA4\/bfVEeUT-8kQ\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B23.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-CUiETw0EKP8\/VkUOhNdDYwI\/AAAAAAAAIA4\/bfVEeUT-8kQ\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B23.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMangroves.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DF4ARzOA0hQ\/VkUOiseYkhI\/AAAAAAAAIBs\/Zt_1kbenkQU\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B30.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DF4ARzOA0hQ\/VkUOiseYkhI\/AAAAAAAAIBs\/Zt_1kbenkQU\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B30.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCannon ball mangroves … which I can't remember seeing before.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mzq58l8ptUA\/VkUOkJXhw4I\/AAAAAAAAICQ\/uK2g3Y3wZoI\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B36.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mzq58l8ptUA\/VkUOkJXhw4I\/AAAAAAAAICQ\/uK2g3Y3wZoI\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B36.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWe had some minor mishaps requiring rapid bailing,\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-H9NKDofvEKw\/VkUOdlfNiEI\/AAAAAAAAH_s\/SYSCzI88cBg\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B15.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-H9NKDofvEKw\/VkUOdlfNiEI\/AAAAAAAAH_s\/SYSCzI88cBg\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B15.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nbut the shed is a happy place.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nHappy men, the fishing guru almost-in-law and the bird-watching brother.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-4SRxYjMvl88\/VkUOjQ1UfxI\/AAAAAAAAICM\/G1YCTNbpFdM\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B34.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-4SRxYjMvl88\/VkUOjQ1UfxI\/AAAAAAAAICM\/G1YCTNbpFdM\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B34.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHappy woman, the older and wiser sister.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--g4VzEkYzLI\/VkUOkA6TvtI\/AAAAAAAAIE4\/wenis_Q7O9s\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B35.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--g4VzEkYzLI\/VkUOkA6TvtI\/AAAAAAAAIE4\/wenis_Q7O9s\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B35.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHappy dog, the furry niece whose allowed on the bed when I visit.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8rWpaA0jh6g\/VkUOcHh8ZTI\/AAAAAAAAH_M\/G9ivqIefMUM\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B10.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8rWpaA0jh6g\/VkUOcHh8ZTI\/AAAAAAAAH_M\/G9ivqIefMUM\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B10.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-X9fhAVx5xOM\/VkUOlszNuXI\/AAAAAAAAIDI\/sjUeWVhucI0\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B41.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-X9fhAVx5xOM\/VkUOlszNuXI\/AAAAAAAAIDI\/sjUeWVhucI0\/s1600\/Tully%2Band%2BHull%2BRivers%2BNorth%2BQueensland%2B41.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nAny shed has to have a few creature comforts.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nDo you have a little simple haven, a getaway that brings you happiness?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nWhat are the simple things that bring you pleasure?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nDo the tropics pull at your heart strings just a little?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-X7QsTL5qJGU\/VkUzwDbY3iI\/AAAAAAAAIFM\/IhZOGZG8Ah8\/s1600\/Blog%2Bending%2Bnew.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"161\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-X7QsTL5qJGU\/VkUzwDbY3iI\/AAAAAAAAIFM\/IhZOGZG8Ah8\/s1600\/Blog%2Bending%2Bnew.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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Who wouldn't want their house cleaned for free by the lovely Home Hello angels?\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vOcgXOGYjGE\/VcfdSL0qrtI\/AAAAAAAAHMw\/5FU-zcbYNdI\/s1600\/Home%2BHello.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vOcgXOGYjGE\/VcfdSL0qrtI\/AAAAAAAAHMw\/5FU-zcbYNdI\/s1600\/Home%2BHello.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nIf you aren't the lucky winner, hop on over to the Home Hello website \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homehello.com.au\/\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E, see what they have on offer and think about adding a Home Hello house clean to your birthday or Christmas wish list.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo, time for the drum roll … the lucky winner is\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ECAROLYN CAMPBELL\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWith this comment:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"tr_bq\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;courier new\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;courier\u0026quot; , monospace;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3f4549; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;\"\u003E\"Hi Libby, I love Orange Power too. It is nice to read your blog again, there is something charming about knowing that is written by a local.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"tr_bq\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;courier new\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;courier\u0026quot; , monospace;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3f4549; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;\"\u003ECleaning my house with small children is like brushing my teeth whilst eating a Tim Tam. I'd love some help, or I fear I may never get to KonMari my wardrobe!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"tr_bq\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;courier new\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;courier\u0026quot; , monospace;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3f4549; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;\"\u003ECarolyn.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3f4549; font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3f4549;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;\"\u003EI hope Carolyn has the opportunity to\u0026nbsp;have her Tim Tam and maybe even a\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3f4549;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;\"\u003Ecuppa while she watches the Home Hello cleaning happen around her.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3f4549;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3f4549;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;\"\u003ECongratulations Carolyn! Please send me an email (libby.b54@gmail.com) and I give you the details about how to claim your winnings.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3f4549;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3f4549;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;\"\u003EThanks to the other lovely readers who entered. Hopefully, I can offer some more giveaways soon.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3f4549;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wTP8OjH7acI\/VcfiXByoiFI\/AAAAAAAAHNE\/3k2zUgSvCS4\/s1600\/Libby.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"42\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wTP8OjH7acI\/VcfiXByoiFI\/AAAAAAAAHNE\/3k2zUgSvCS4\/s1600\/Libby.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3f4549;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3f4549;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3f4549;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3f4549;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7393517052121573956\/posts\/default\/3521593968220978664"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7393517052121573956\/posts\/default\/3521593968220978664"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2015\/08\/home-hello-house-clean-winner.html","title":"Home Hello House Clean Winner."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Libby's Lifestyle"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/03884122961562821210"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vOcgXOGYjGE\/VcfdSL0qrtI\/AAAAAAAAHMw\/5FU-zcbYNdI\/s72-c\/Home%2BHello.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393517052121573956.post-6881991352882656674"},"published":{"$t":"2015-08-07T08:30:00.000+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-07-02T11:36:31.858+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Need your house cleaned for free? My cheapskate cleaning regime and my first ever giveaway."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ch3\u003E\nSome of us love a clean house; others can take it or leave it. Unfortunately, as a Virgo, I fall wholeheartedly into the first category. I love tidy. I love clean. I love organised. Sad, very sad. I'm more of a \"Sad-ie\", the cleaning lady, rather than a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=r0c55lXRAeg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003ESadie\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. (Go on, click on the link and sing-a-long for old times' sake.)\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMy biggest and best cleaning tip?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWater.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYep, plain old water. Sometimes heated to steam. Mostly associated with a micro fibre cloth. I own lots of micro fibre cloths. Love them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDon't want to leave streaks? Use a micro fibre cloth.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDon't want the dust recirculating? Use a micro fibre cloth.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lVIe0Bd-4ZM\/VcGOfl6hBEI\/AAAAAAAAHII\/Ht5KC5toelE\/s1600\/Cleaning3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lVIe0Bd-4ZM\/VcGOfl6hBEI\/AAAAAAAAHII\/Ht5KC5toelE\/s1600\/Cleaning3.jpg\" width=\"214\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI'm not one for expensive cleaning products full of unpronounceable words … \u0026nbsp;chemicals … enzymes. I just use water for almost every cleaning job. It does the trick.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSurprisingly, I'm not infested with all sorts of dastardly diseases from the sleazy germs that are supposedly lurking on every surface needing to be chemical-ed into oblivion, as all the advertising would have me believe.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ixocOTNGWPk\/VcGOfSS7K_I\/AAAAAAAAHIU\/v70sOL_hBn8\/s1600\/Cleaning2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ixocOTNGWPk\/VcGOfSS7K_I\/AAAAAAAAHIU\/v70sOL_hBn8\/s1600\/Cleaning2.jpg\" width=\"232\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere are a few exceptions to my water based regime.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere's Ajax (or similar, depending on the price) living in my cleaning box … for those things that sometimes need a bit of a scrub.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd Orange Oil based products … one to remove sticky stuff and one to clean shower screens.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd disinfectant … for the loo.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBut that's about it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSimple. Inexpensive. No fumes, just nice smells. I don't need to invest in a gas mask as my cleaning fashion statement.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-S57FDIEariM\/VcGOgVCEXpI\/AAAAAAAAHIc\/mI6bwBdQVbM\/s1600\/Cleaning5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-S57FDIEariM\/VcGOgVCEXpI\/AAAAAAAAHIc\/mI6bwBdQVbM\/s1600\/Cleaning5.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI'm a cheapskate when it comes to cleaning of any kind.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy dishwasher tablets are the cheapest I can get my hands on. (I tried making my own once. You can read about that experience \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2013\/11\/how-to-make-your-own-dishwasher-tablets.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy rinse aid is the generic brand.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy dishwashing liquid is the cheapest I can find. I have no loyalty.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BOOJIgezrGE\/VcGRWnz874I\/AAAAAAAAHJQ\/0g1ER04Fj3M\/s1600\/Cleaning8.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BOOJIgezrGE\/VcGRWnz874I\/AAAAAAAAHJQ\/0g1ER04Fj3M\/s1600\/Cleaning8.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy clothes wash in liquid detergent that is home brand and dirt cheap. It sits right at the base of the supermarket shelf where they don't want me to look.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENow there's another of my tips: Look down when supermarket shopping, the cheapest items are near your feet.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy whites pre-wash-soak in an Aldi product that is better and cheaper than any other I can find.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy Sadie supplies.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SUzGk5Qkefw\/VcKqKbWOxpI\/AAAAAAAAHJ4\/-2qDdRGihc4\/s1600\/Cleaning0.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SUzGk5Qkefw\/VcKqKbWOxpI\/AAAAAAAAHJ4\/-2qDdRGihc4\/s1600\/Cleaning0.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy philosophy: I'd rather spend that extra money on a coffee on the Champs-Élysées or the plane flight to get there than on expensive cleaning products.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Oby1Mue_uJ0\/VcGOfzO854I\/AAAAAAAAHIQ\/yrRNWg0jcUw\/s1600\/Cleaning4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Oby1Mue_uJ0\/VcGOfzO854I\/AAAAAAAAHIQ\/yrRNWg0jcUw\/s1600\/Cleaning4.jpg\" width=\"276\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBut, why all this musing about cleaning??\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWell, when I was a working person, I didn't clean. Nope, did not raise a finger to clean. Shocked? Amazed?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWas my house a pig-sty?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNo.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI paid a lovely person to clean for me. A Sadie. My Sadie. I had no delusions of being a super-woman on steroids who worked and cooked and washed and cleaned … and then collapsed.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cu\u003ETHIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"tr_bq\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EAnd this is what I am able to offer you. A FREE 3 hour HOUSE CLEAN. Yep, if you live in the Sydney or Melbourne metropolitan areas, you can be in the running for a FREE 3 hour HOUSE CLEAN. How cool is that?!?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-saFLniZfOlk\/VcMXsaFC2DI\/AAAAAAAAHKQ\/yk83UGhAvdY\/s1600\/Square%2Bcompetition.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-saFLniZfOlk\/VcMXsaFC2DI\/AAAAAAAAHKQ\/yk83UGhAvdY\/s1600\/Square%2Bcompetition.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThe lovely Carol Spencer from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/homehello.com.au\/\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHome Hello\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;contacted me to let you have your house cleaned for 3 hours for free. Have a look on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/homehello.com.au\/\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etheir web site\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and see what they do. See if you'd love them to clean your house for free.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/homehello.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Sj5G40H-HAM\/VcF8ZiSwulI\/AAAAAAAAHHk\/Y1HO7CLFY9c\/s1600\/Home%2BHello.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nSo, the big question \u0026nbsp;… what do you need to do to be in the running to win?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EFirstly\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, live in the Sydney, NSW or Melbourne, VIC metropolitan areas.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003ESecondly\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, read the T\u0026amp;Cs of the giveaway \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/p\/giveaway-terms-and-conditions.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EThirdly\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, write a comment on this blog, before Sunday, August 9, 5pm, telling me why your house needs … wants … must have … is in dire need of a 3 hour clean from Home Hello.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nThis competition is a game of skill, not chance, the winner will be selected by the most creative comment.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nIf you're from Sydney or Melbourne metropolitan areas, get your thinking cap on and comment away; Sunday 5pm is quickly approaching.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf you don't fall into the giveaway geographical area (SORRY), please share your cleaning tips with me. I'd love to know your secrets.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hWndgMTJua0\/VcGSeisW6tI\/AAAAAAAAHJc\/n9tLKlkzlcI\/s1600\/Ending-subscribe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"97\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hWndgMTJua0\/VcGSeisW6tI\/AAAAAAAAHJc\/n9tLKlkzlcI\/s1600\/Ending-subscribe.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9tZIAvwLMK8\/VcGSfDehr7I\/AAAAAAAAHJk\/UfCK0QmywaU\/s1600\/FB%2Blike.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9tZIAvwLMK8\/VcGSfDehr7I\/AAAAAAAAHJk\/UfCK0QmywaU\/s1600\/FB%2Blike.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/extension\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D7393517052121573956%23editor%2Ftarget%3Dpost%3BpostID%3D6881991352882656674%3BonPublishedMenu%3Dallposts%3BonClosedMenu%3Dallposts%3BpostNum%3D0%3Bsrc%3Dlink\u0026amp;media=https%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-SUzGk5Qkefw%2FVcKqKbWOxpI%2FAAAAAAAAHJ4%2F-2qDdRGihc4%2Fs1600%2FCleaning0.JPG\u0026amp;xm=h\u0026amp;xv=sa1.37.01\u0026amp;xuid=GgQCVFXZd6tY\u0026amp;description=\" style=\"background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image\/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 42px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 2413px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/extension\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D7393517052121573956%23editor%2Ftarget%3Dpost%3BpostID%3D6881991352882656674%3BonPublishedMenu%3Dallposts%3BonClosedMenu%3Dallposts%3BpostNum%3D0%3Bsrc%3Dlink\u0026amp;media=https%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-SUzGk5Qkefw%2FVcKqKbWOxpI%2FAAAAAAAAHJ4%2F-2qDdRGihc4%2Fs1600%2FCleaning0.JPG\u0026amp;xm=h\u0026amp;xv=sa1.37.01\u0026amp;xuid=GgQCVFXZd6tY\u0026amp;description=\" style=\"background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image\/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 42px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 2413px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/extension\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D7393517052121573956%23editor%2Ftarget%3Dpost%3BpostID%3D6881991352882656674%3BonPublishedMenu%3Dallposts%3BonClosedMenu%3Dallposts%3BpostNum%3D0%3Bsrc%3Dlink\u0026amp;media=https%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-saFLniZfOlk%2FVcMXsaFC2DI%2FAAAAAAAAHKQ%2Fyk83UGhAvdY%2Fs320%2FSquare%252Bcompetition.jpg\u0026amp;xm=h\u0026amp;xv=sa1.37.01\u0026amp;xuid=GgQCVFXZd6tY\u0026amp;description=\" style=\"background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image\/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 193px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 3426px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/extension\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D7393517052121573956%23editor%2Ftarget%3Dpost%3BpostID%3D6881991352882656674%3BonPublishedMenu%3Dallposts%3BonClosedMenu%3Dallposts%3BpostNum%3D0%3Bsrc%3Dlink\u0026amp;media=https%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-saFLniZfOlk%2FVcMXsaFC2DI%2FAAAAAAAAHKQ%2Fyk83UGhAvdY%2Fs320%2FSquare%252Bcompetition.jpg\u0026amp;xm=h\u0026amp;xv=sa1.37.01\u0026amp;xuid=GgQCVFXZd6tY\u0026amp;description=\" style=\"background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image\/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 193px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 3426px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7393517052121573956\/posts\/default\/6881991352882656674"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7393517052121573956\/posts\/default\/6881991352882656674"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2015\/08\/need-your-house-cleaned-for-free-my.html","title":"Need your house cleaned for free? My cheapskate cleaning regime and my first ever giveaway."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Libby's Lifestyle"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/03884122961562821210"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lVIe0Bd-4ZM\/VcGOfl6hBEI\/AAAAAAAAHII\/Ht5KC5toelE\/s72-c\/Cleaning3.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393517052121573956.post-4292564539967795572"},"published":{"$t":"2015-08-01T17:51:00.000+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-07-02T11:36:31.628+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Days for Girls … the loveliest group of women … helping women … across the world."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ch3\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/daysforgirlsemuplains\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDays for Girls Emu Plains\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;July get together was the friendliest experience. Women helping women … across the world. I was a newbie … uninitiated, raw, delving into the abyss, but what a wonderful abyss filled with laughter, friendship, love and … pavlova. Mmmm, pavlova. How could you not be tempted to help out?\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSee these smiling faces; how could you not want to be involved in creating those beautiful smiles?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4fakfweokqc\/VbwZRKt6QnI\/AAAAAAAAHBo\/kdNwVaSdVHw\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains7.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4fakfweokqc\/VbwZRKt6QnI\/AAAAAAAAHBo\/kdNwVaSdVHw\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains7.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPhoto thanks to Barbara Mitchell OAM\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\nI first came across \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.daysforgirls.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EDays for Girls\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E in 2013 when I was flipping through a Spotlight\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Eget creative \u003C\/i\u003Emagazine and then, for some reason, the project caught my eye again recently. Main difference, this time I acted. I asked Mr Google and he told me the details\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.daysforgirls.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Eand he helped me find my local team\/chapter\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.daysforgirls.org\/#!days-for-girls-chapters\/c12zw\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;I made contact and I joined in for the July get together.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xn0dCSa8wmY\/VbrSvMqE3HI\/AAAAAAAAHAY\/_j5A6rkbryM\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2Bplains4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xn0dCSa8wmY\/VbrSvMqE3HI\/AAAAAAAAHAY\/_j5A6rkbryM\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2Bplains4.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPhoto thanks to Barbara Mitchell OAM.\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo what is Days for Girls? I hear you ask.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's women helping women in third world countries and remote aboriginal communities improve their education in the most unusual way.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDid you know that many girls cannot attend school when they are menstruating because they have no access to sanitary supplies or they simply cannot afford them? In one year, girls can miss up to two months schooling. Calculate that over their educational life and it's a lot of missed school. Too much missed school.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDays for Girls solves this problem by supplying washable and reusable sanitary supplies so girls can go to school every day of every month. How simple is that. How excellent is that.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhat does a pack look like?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's bright and colourful,\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-olI7RbGPrq4\/VbwYlYMQjzI\/AAAAAAAAHBI\/FG8t1QUvF9c\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains0.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"181\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-olI7RbGPrq4\/VbwYlYMQjzI\/AAAAAAAAHBI\/FG8t1QUvF9c\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains0.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nwith instructions,\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mfjSDEg0xTI\/VbwYlVm5VCI\/AAAAAAAAHBY\/KW_wbtBGarM\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains1.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mfjSDEg0xTI\/VbwYlVm5VCI\/AAAAAAAAHBY\/KW_wbtBGarM\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains1.JPG\" width=\"247\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\neight washable and reusable sanitary pads, two holders that clip neatly around the three sweet pairs of undies included,\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-lpLeUAb9NK0\/VbwbPU_JWEI\/AAAAAAAAHB8\/m6BgZ5fHj7o\/s1600\/Shield.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-lpLeUAb9NK0\/VbwbPU_JWEI\/AAAAAAAAHB8\/m6BgZ5fHj7o\/s1600\/Shield.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nplus soap, a washer, plastic bag for soiled items and a bright and colourful carry bag.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOne pack should last a girl for a year.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNo school lost because of menstruating for one year. Simple. Excellent.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo, what was my first day like?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs you know, I love to sew. Hence, with my overlocker in hand and a little nervousness in my stomach, I knocked on the door and entered the abyss. I was first to arrive. Yikes! But I was greeted like a long lost friend, offered coffee, tea, biscuits. I was welcomed into the throng … which quickly started growing in number. A throng ready to participate in whatever way they could.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSnipping and folding.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hsWlLbmbfBw\/Vbwpdd8AtII\/AAAAAAAAHCo\/JDc7WoSgbj8\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains6.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hsWlLbmbfBw\/Vbwpdd8AtII\/AAAAAAAAHCo\/JDc7WoSgbj8\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains6.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMeasuring.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DN6RVyDRK2k\/Vbwpdd5dhtI\/AAAAAAAAHCs\/saGgA2HzdDs\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains7.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DN6RVyDRK2k\/Vbwpdd5dhtI\/AAAAAAAAHCs\/saGgA2HzdDs\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains7.JPG\" width=\"286\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSewing.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-buuEyg7bCio\/VbwpeYTHnyI\/AAAAAAAAHC4\/MNBQ1CXWKkg\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains8.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-buuEyg7bCio\/VbwpeYTHnyI\/AAAAAAAAHC4\/MNBQ1CXWKkg\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains8.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DfmnR1qlrH8\/VbwqbypKOsI\/AAAAAAAAHDU\/InOGkNAZ1Wc\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains11.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DfmnR1qlrH8\/VbwqbypKOsI\/AAAAAAAAHDU\/InOGkNAZ1Wc\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains11.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPrepping.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--XanSYAEMs0\/Vbwpb6QkSZI\/AAAAAAAAHCM\/o3_92Hd6Qi4\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains10.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--XanSYAEMs0\/Vbwpb6QkSZI\/AAAAAAAAHCM\/o3_92Hd6Qi4\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains10.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nu24JtpxgUw\/Vbwqcha2MnI\/AAAAAAAAHDs\/4Ob-9MjQ0ds\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains14.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nu24JtpxgUw\/Vbwqcha2MnI\/AAAAAAAAHDs\/4Ob-9MjQ0ds\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains14.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSorting and folding.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FA4aEj3vU4k\/Vbwpb-7XWYI\/AAAAAAAAHCQ\/1mvDUEz_uYk\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains13.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FA4aEj3vU4k\/Vbwpb-7XWYI\/AAAAAAAAHCQ\/1mvDUEz_uYk\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains13.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMeasuring and cutting.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aJJjQkoC3KY\/VbwpcDhVPcI\/AAAAAAAAHCU\/9dAFc-bxZjY\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains25.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aJJjQkoC3KY\/VbwpcDhVPcI\/AAAAAAAAHCU\/9dAFc-bxZjY\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains25.jpg\" width=\"235\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSnipping and turning.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NJVQIySSFt4\/Vbwpc0VJkfI\/AAAAAAAAHCk\/TYcqDOy6pH0\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains27.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NJVQIySSFt4\/Vbwpc0VJkfI\/AAAAAAAAHCk\/TYcqDOy6pH0\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains27.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAdding coloured snaps.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--YYgrb3YL4E\/Vbwqheu2OMI\/AAAAAAAAHEc\/5QpB6Dj9-Cg\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains33.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--YYgrb3YL4E\/Vbwqheu2OMI\/AAAAAAAAHEc\/5QpB6Dj9-Cg\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains33.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-YrhJlPU2WTY\/Vbwqbhksb5I\/AAAAAAAAHDQ\/Ym0gJ-rQd9k\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains12.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-YrhJlPU2WTY\/Vbwqbhksb5I\/AAAAAAAAHDQ\/Ym0gJ-rQd9k\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains12.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSealing ribbons.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HKiqtYnLmWk\/VbwqfZjMN7I\/AAAAAAAAHEA\/p9AsNM0aHWo\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains23.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HKiqtYnLmWk\/VbwqfZjMN7I\/AAAAAAAAHEA\/p9AsNM0aHWo\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains23.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThreading ribbons.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ESlLVxnMjZs\/VbwqdVOVh2I\/AAAAAAAAHDo\/wg46YHaDXeo\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains19.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ESlLVxnMjZs\/VbwqdVOVh2I\/AAAAAAAAHDo\/wg46YHaDXeo\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains19.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd the final production line of packing.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-OuUIS_UjfeE\/VbwqeqgmyDI\/AAAAAAAAHD0\/ZfjpZJE9QMQ\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains20.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-OuUIS_UjfeE\/VbwqeqgmyDI\/AAAAAAAAHD0\/ZfjpZJE9QMQ\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains20.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-L6KwYlpfV78\/VbwqgW70tjI\/AAAAAAAAHEM\/jEDO8xK7Lfw\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains28.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-L6KwYlpfV78\/VbwqgW70tjI\/AAAAAAAAHEM\/jEDO8xK7Lfw\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains28.jpg\" width=\"306\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0yV6nl1r9fA\/Vbwqghx7kvI\/AAAAAAAAHEU\/sy9F2hD0K8s\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains31.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"189\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0yV6nl1r9fA\/Vbwqghx7kvI\/AAAAAAAAHEU\/sy9F2hD0K8s\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains31.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jhDMbR09tsI\/VbwqdMAMq_I\/AAAAAAAAHEQ\/_nMsSOS4qOY\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains15.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"211\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jhDMbR09tsI\/VbwqdMAMq_I\/AAAAAAAAHEQ\/_nMsSOS4qOY\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains15.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBut, the most prestigious job of all … one which requires specific qualifications to master … squishing the air out of the final package to allow efficient boxing.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nQualifications needed … boobs … large enough boobs for air squishing.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZYOpx81S2Jk\/Vbwqe6Igb2I\/AAAAAAAAHEE\/CoIvpPKhDZM\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains21.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"178\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZYOpx81S2Jk\/Vbwqe6Igb2I\/AAAAAAAAHEE\/CoIvpPKhDZM\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains21.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA very coveted position. Some recognised their lack of qualifications, but smiled on regardless.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt was a day filled with fabric\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-samdeHIwhx4\/VbwwM-GQ5JI\/AAAAAAAAHFg\/Q2KxC4TOLU4\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains5.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-samdeHIwhx4\/VbwwM-GQ5JI\/AAAAAAAAHFg\/Q2KxC4TOLU4\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains5.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-J8qVmqY6Kco\/VbwwLLqDSpI\/AAAAAAAAHFA\/x9eSkEvSECY\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains16.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"224\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-J8qVmqY6Kco\/VbwwLLqDSpI\/AAAAAAAAHFA\/x9eSkEvSECY\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains16.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-S9VM7OJIjqE\/VbwwKxLgfPI\/AAAAAAAAHE4\/hMl2Dwzlgw0\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains18.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-S9VM7OJIjqE\/VbwwKxLgfPI\/AAAAAAAAHE4\/hMl2Dwzlgw0\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains18.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Vqlmd7aRJgo\/VbwwLPS28JI\/AAAAAAAAHE8\/gmWbs3-AjUI\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains26.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Vqlmd7aRJgo\/VbwwLPS28JI\/AAAAAAAAHE8\/gmWbs3-AjUI\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains26.jpg\" width=\"242\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Lrrlr56EGVg\/VbwwMGTvpEI\/AAAAAAAAHFc\/CbzIhsPAhXU\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains35.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Lrrlr56EGVg\/VbwwMGTvpEI\/AAAAAAAAHFc\/CbzIhsPAhXU\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains35.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nand colour\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tamEb1O6gM8\/VbwwL1FPhSI\/AAAAAAAAHFY\/fbkEl0oZAkU\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains32.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tamEb1O6gM8\/VbwwL1FPhSI\/AAAAAAAAHFY\/fbkEl0oZAkU\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains32.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-dvRtzCXW7tM\/VbwwMdskWAI\/AAAAAAAAHFk\/_q_YQ5Gn3GM\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains34.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-dvRtzCXW7tM\/VbwwMdskWAI\/AAAAAAAAHFk\/_q_YQ5Gn3GM\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains34.jpg\" width=\"224\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\ncoffee, tea, snacks, lunch and, the aforementioned pavlova.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-GQjVBeJJC6c\/VbwwrNRa9fI\/AAAAAAAAHFw\/4RvbR2KmbHI\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains22.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-GQjVBeJJC6c\/VbwwrNRa9fI\/AAAAAAAAHFw\/4RvbR2KmbHI\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains22.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYum!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSeventy-one kits done and dusted in one day. Seventy-one women who will be assisted to gain a better education. A great day's work … if you could call it work. A great day's fun.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Emu Plains chapter of Days for Girls led by Barbara Mitchell OAM\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xYuD6pUN51Q\/VbwzdYxxNuI\/AAAAAAAAHGs\/RFZTyXQAYL0\/s1600\/Barbara%2BMitchell%2BOAM.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xYuD6pUN51Q\/VbwzdYxxNuI\/AAAAAAAAHGs\/RFZTyXQAYL0\/s1600\/Barbara%2BMitchell%2BOAM.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Photo thanks to \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Barbara Mitchell OAM\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nand Dr Margaret Buckham\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FeHtnEJsuY0\/VbwxFMvsiUI\/AAAAAAAAHF4\/Av0NpiFHTYY\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains24.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FeHtnEJsuY0\/VbwxFMvsiUI\/AAAAAAAAHF4\/Av0NpiFHTYY\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains24.JPG\" width=\"301\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nis an extension project of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.aussibangla.org.au\/\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAussi Bangala Smile\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(Click on the link and see the amazing work they do). Both groups work to improve the lives of children in poverty stricken Bangladesh.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe women from Emu Plains Women's Correctional Centre also help out with the sewing of kits.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's an amazing conglomeration of women\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n… helping women\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n… across the world.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-4CIJUTM4WRc\/Vbwy4UjZGGI\/AAAAAAAAHGc\/DsbnNwZF-v4\/s1600\/ays%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains8jpg.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-4CIJUTM4WRc\/Vbwy4UjZGGI\/AAAAAAAAHGc\/DsbnNwZF-v4\/s1600\/ays%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains8jpg.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPhoto thanks to Barbara Mitchell OAM\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-UM2Zk8LJjqo\/Vbwy3amfXhI\/AAAAAAAAHGQ\/Mv2lI_75_Pg\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEMu%2BPlains2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-UM2Zk8LJjqo\/Vbwy3amfXhI\/AAAAAAAAHGQ\/Mv2lI_75_Pg\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEMu%2BPlains2.jpg\" width=\"241\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPhoto thanks to Barbara Mitchell OAM\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yUlzAITExTo\/Vbwy3daXhzI\/AAAAAAAAHGM\/q4XKSWlN5MM\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yUlzAITExTo\/Vbwy3daXhzI\/AAAAAAAAHGM\/q4XKSWlN5MM\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2BPlains3.jpg\" width=\"232\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPhoto thanks to Barbara Mitchell OAM\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-y4OKnXz7vyg\/Vbwy3W-IdCI\/AAAAAAAAHGk\/ihbEyR3VYf4\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2Bplains5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-y4OKnXz7vyg\/Vbwy3W-IdCI\/AAAAAAAAHGk\/ihbEyR3VYf4\/s1600\/Days%2Bfor%2BGirls%2BEmu%2Bplains5.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPhoto thanks to Barbara Mitchell OAM\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\nEmu Plains chapter of Days for Girls meets once a month. Not very much time to give up to help others and have some fun, meet some new friends. No pressure, just turn up on the get together days whenever you can; once a month or once every couple of months or whenever. Everyone's welcome. There's a job to suit your skills … or boobs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nSo, will you join the tribe?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nFind your local team\/chapter?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nNo matter where you are in the world,\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nthere will be a Days for Girls near you\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nhelping women somewhere in the world.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHave you got a little time to spare\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nto join women …\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nhelping women …\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nacross the world?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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It's been a busy month. So let's get underway.\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1. Something to put on your Christmas wish list or to buy for your significant other.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWatch \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.naja.co\/pages\/underwear-for-hope\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis little video\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI fell in love with Naja's ethos, \"Underwear for hope … When you educate a woman, everything changes.\" How could we not want to buy this underwear? Cool underwear made by single mothers from underprivileged areas.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nHave a browse of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.naja.co\/collections\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethese collections\u003C\/a\u003E. Found a favourite? I think this might be mine.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.naja.co\/collections\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jfKXwfCWAMk\/Va8xHK0TuAI\/AAAAAAAAG3Y\/Y9FRd6YWs8U\/s1600\/Naja0.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2. Ever left anything behind at the airport? Know how disappointing, frustrating, annoying that can be?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NK-T_t166TY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ethis video\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E doesn't melt your heart and make you smile, nothing will.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NK-T_t166TY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gMQeuhXpnyY\/Va9EQr64GLI\/AAAAAAAAG4U\/CUehU31mlHA\/s1600\/KLM%2Bbeagle0.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAwww. Isn't he just adorable?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n3. Last year when MLP, my brother and I travelled to Paris and London, we used airbnb for our accommodation, but I didn't find anything as amazing as this when I was searching. \u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com.au\/rooms\/1836865\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EMuffin Mansion\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Ereally must take the cake (sorry!) for cute and retro airbnb accommodation.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com.au\/rooms\/1836865\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fzTafCr3E2M\/Va9DkeCj8hI\/AAAAAAAAG4A\/JabeHYhRz7g\/s1600\/Airbnb0.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDid you browse through the photo gallery at the bottom of the page?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI think I want to stay in Muffin Mansion … one day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n4. Are you guilty of singing along to your favourites while cruising the highways or dawdling in traffic?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTJ Smith sends road rage into oblivion with his crowd pleasing renditions.\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4fYqe3QeOqQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EBuild Me Up Buttercup\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Eanyone??\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ePpk2QtYEFY\/Va9I7qBJqSI\/AAAAAAAAG4o\/A-Rsbwb20qg\/s1600\/TJ%2BSmith0.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ePpk2QtYEFY\/Va9I7qBJqSI\/AAAAAAAAG4o\/A-Rsbwb20qg\/s1600\/TJ%2BSmith0.png\" width=\"226\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI know you sang along. Impossible not to.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n5. The idea of renovating and living in a church, chapel or old school house really appeals to me. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hellocitizens.com\/citizens-of-the-world-andrew-morris-amanda-callan-church-farm-general-store\/?rq=church\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EThis little church\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and its lovely inhabitants have lived my dream.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hellocitizens.com\/citizens-of-the-world-andrew-morris-amanda-callan-church-farm-general-store\/?rq=church\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5UmkiGrIo28\/Va9OEWlFtbI\/AAAAAAAAG40\/2_pJoX9HQys\/s1600\/hello%2Bcitizens0.jpeg\" width=\"212\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWhat about that outdoor bath … Yes, please.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd to conclude, as usual, one of my photos … from a tour of the Sydney Opera House my brother and I took recently.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA slightly different view from the norm.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-cB_FJRK2E28\/Va9Qv3efnYI\/AAAAAAAAG5I\/z1xi5QNI514\/s1600\/Opera%2BHouse%2Band%2Bbridge0.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-cB_FJRK2E28\/Va9Qv3efnYI\/AAAAAAAAG5I\/z1xi5QNI514\/s1600\/Opera%2BHouse%2Band%2Bbridge0.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSydney really is the most beautiful harbour city, don't you think?\u003Cbr 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Lifestyle"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/03884122961562821210"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jfKXwfCWAMk\/Va8xHK0TuAI\/AAAAAAAAG3Y\/Y9FRd6YWs8U\/s72-c\/Naja0.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393517052121573956.post-4509040315390097264"},"published":{"$t":"2015-07-10T08:58:00.000+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-07-02T11:36:31.641+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Clothes de-cluttering, KonMari style."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ch3\u003E\nWhat is KonMari style? Good question. In my retired life under a rock, I had not heard of KonMari or Marie Kondo. I can hear some of you saying, \"What! Not heard of KonMari!\" And others, like me, saying, \"What? Who?\"\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Bn-J9iabulI\/VujdR5BV1dI\/AAAAAAAAJJ8\/_9bEMt-V8RMFAzr73bBKeSlkzAaH2IGXg\/s1600\/KonMari29.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Bn-J9iabulI\/VujdR5BV1dI\/AAAAAAAAJJ8\/_9bEMt-V8RMFAzr73bBKeSlkzAaH2IGXg\/s1600\/KonMari29.jpg\" width=\"290\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo let me tell the story.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis all began because I made the decision last week to spend as much time as necessary clearing out my emails. Decluttering. They were out of control. In the process, I became a little sidetracked … well, okay, a lot sidetracked … like reading numerous blog posts, watching copious youtube videos, downloading an e-book … Why? Well, this book title, \u003Ci\u003EThe Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, \u003C\/i\u003Epopped up in an email I was decluttering and my little Virgo heart skipped a beat. This is a \"Libby\" book. I love being tidy … or, at least trying to be tidy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-qdtccPzt2jQ\/VZ4G3JfmDhI\/AAAAAAAAGwM\/XPv78sjFJf0\/s1600\/KonMari29.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"234\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-qdtccPzt2jQ\/VZ4G3JfmDhI\/AAAAAAAAGwM\/XPv78sjFJf0\/s3200\/KonMari29.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/lidovillagebooks.com\/2015\/04\/13\/the-life-changing-magic-of-tidying-up\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Evia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\"Life-changing\", \"magic\", all those blog posts, all those youtube videos, I thought this was worth a try.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSo, I read some, the first two and a bit chapters.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nKonMari would be horrified. I should have read ALL the book before I started. But I had read all those blog posts and watched all those videos ... I had gained a lot of knowledge.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI started on my clothes because that's where KonMari says you're supposed to start and because they needed doing.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nMy clothes storage was breaking a number of KonMari's rules. Like, store all similar items in the one place.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI had clothes in my bedroom,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-YJS7XvyQ9ro\/VZ4Jbu2qPFI\/AAAAAAAAGwg\/3c2Xzknc0Ls\/s1600\/KonMari1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-YJS7XvyQ9ro\/VZ4Jbu2qPFI\/AAAAAAAAGwg\/3c2Xzknc0Ls\/s1600\/KonMari1.jpg\" width=\"182\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NoYgMqPY8eI\/VZ4JfnhSkkI\/AAAAAAAAGx4\/ZI6F7KIolpg\/s1600\/KonMari2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NoYgMqPY8eI\/VZ4JfnhSkkI\/AAAAAAAAGx4\/ZI6F7KIolpg\/s1600\/KonMari2.jpg\" width=\"225\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;the back bedroom wardrobe (my winter coats and special dresses),\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-SYRBloEOfKM\/VZ4Jg6LH5rI\/AAAAAAAAGyM\/CWhc8zgrkwU\/s1600\/KonMari5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-SYRBloEOfKM\/VZ4Jg6LH5rI\/AAAAAAAAGyM\/CWhc8zgrkwU\/s1600\/KonMari5.jpg\" width=\"191\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\na box (some summer clothes) and a few still in the washing basket, which was a good thing because it meant all my clothes were clean and ready to be KonMari-ed.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gsIs-uFI7fs\/VZ4JhJ0onNI\/AAAAAAAAGyI\/_00aRQ-VEQM\/s1600\/KonMari6.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gsIs-uFI7fs\/VZ4JhJ0onNI\/AAAAAAAAGyI\/_00aRQ-VEQM\/s1600\/KonMari6.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt's not necessary to store similar things in different places, she says. We have enough room to store our clothes in one place and it is best to store similar things in the one place.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOh yeah. I was sure she hadn't seen the pathetic wardrobe space in our rental.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nMy clothes were relatively tidy … not perfect … but I knew where everything was. I never used the coats in the back bedroom because, like KonMari says, you forget they're there and it's too hard. And the summer clothes in the box … not a good idea, she says. Same reason … you forget about them and it's the middle of summer before you think, \"Where is …?\" and you could have been enjoying that item from the beginning of summer.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe most important rule I was breaking was having things in my clothes stash that didn't \"spark joy\". Yes, spark joy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nKonMari also treats all objects with a degree of spirituality. Talking to them, thanking them, greeting them. Cute. Treat them well and they will treat you well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nA little bit out there, but, I was willing to give this a go.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EStep One.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPut ALL of your clothes. Everything. Every little single piece of clothing in one spot on the floor.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI used my bed because it was easier.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nEffect. Wow! I didn't think I had that many clothes!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EStep Two.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nHandle each piece of clothing. Those that spark joy stay; those that don't go.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWork quickly. Don't take time to think ... or try on … or ponder. Make swift decisions. Spark joy? Yes … No?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSo, I set to work.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSpark joy. Not spark joy.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt was amazing how quickly I went through my pile of clothes. Every ... little … single … \u0026nbsp;piece of my clothing.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThis is the almost final not-spark-joy pile. (I added two other pieces from a suitcase that holds old bridesmaid dresses and my wedding dress and a couple of things I cannot bear to part with. KonMari would definitely NOT approve of this suitcase.)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vXy4Mr8XePY\/VZ4Jiv_BhRI\/AAAAAAAAGys\/iwn7np0t6p0\/s1600\/KonMari9.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"219\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vXy4Mr8XePY\/VZ4Jiv_BhRI\/AAAAAAAAGys\/iwn7np0t6p0\/s1600\/KonMari9.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThose in green basket will go to the Salvos. The pile on the right on the floor will go to the bin. And that one white top, I am keeping because it does still spark joy. I love the lace, but it needs to be remade.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nKonMari would not agree with me keeping it but … One day I will remake it. I promise.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EStep Three.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe KonMari method of storing. Store and stack things vertically. They take up less space and with clothes they are clearly visible and easier to access. Hang only things that are \"happiest\" hanging. Yes, happiest.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo using the KonMari method of folding … the youtube videos showed me how to do this … I set off on my adventure to put all my clothes back in order, keeping in mind to keep similar things together and keep everything happy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd ta da! T.I.D.Y.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1fwIwkE1y2I\/VZ4JebkXowI\/AAAAAAAAGxk\/Gk9DeAxE-zI\/s1600\/KonMari18.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1fwIwkE1y2I\/VZ4JebkXowI\/AAAAAAAAGxk\/Gk9DeAxE-zI\/s1600\/KonMari18.jpg\" width=\"236\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-epykfuGqo5o\/VZ4Jbrgm2II\/AAAAAAAAGwk\/iplhtwamDPg\/s1600\/KonMari11.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-epykfuGqo5o\/VZ4Jbrgm2II\/AAAAAAAAGwk\/iplhtwamDPg\/s1600\/KonMari11.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-H0FCuH8pikE\/VZ4Jbqo-MtI\/AAAAAAAAGwo\/vRlyTItIcCI\/s1600\/KonMari10.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-H0FCuH8pikE\/VZ4Jbqo-MtI\/AAAAAAAAGwo\/vRlyTItIcCI\/s1600\/KonMari10.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nIn the past, I have hung my T-shirts. KonMari says ... no, fold them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo I fold. And then I think I have nowhere to store them. MLP has to have some space for his clothes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThen I have a light bulb moment. In my guest room is a dresser which is empty and used rarely. Why have it sitting empty in the guest room? It can't be happy being unused.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI move a few pieces of furniture and I have enough storage space, as KonMari said I would. The guests have enough too. The dresser is happy. Win, win, win.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy new-to-our-bedroom dresser\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z4jBr13NAKA\/VZ4JfFlri0I\/AAAAAAAAGxw\/YTN63V3afd0\/s1600\/KonMari19.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z4jBr13NAKA\/VZ4JfFlri0I\/AAAAAAAAGxw\/YTN63V3afd0\/s1600\/KonMari19.jpg\" width=\"270\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nwith KonMari folded T-shirts, tights, scarves, sarongs, loungewear (A KonMari term. I call them my play clothes.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-f3-Bfjtzx1c\/VZ4Jh3AlmhI\/AAAAAAAAGyg\/r5sjYkK00Q0\/s1600\/KonMari7.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"228\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-f3-Bfjtzx1c\/VZ4Jh3AlmhI\/AAAAAAAAGyg\/r5sjYkK00Q0\/s1600\/KonMari7.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nClothes are done, more quickly and more easily than I expected. It was so easy to offer something to charity having thanked it for its time with me. No guilt, just happiness.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo I tackle my jewellery and shoes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSpark joy … not spark joy?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFrom this …\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-I5eM7LrcUhw\/VZ4JgJOjMrI\/AAAAAAAAGyA\/qhdihjqSBGU\/s1600\/KonMari3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-I5eM7LrcUhw\/VZ4JgJOjMrI\/AAAAAAAAGyA\/qhdihjqSBGU\/s1600\/KonMari3.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-c6Mc-UeJCPc\/VZ4JjzeZn1I\/AAAAAAAAGy0\/Xzlh51wDuBk\/s1600\/KonMari4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-c6Mc-UeJCPc\/VZ4JjzeZn1I\/AAAAAAAAGy0\/Xzlh51wDuBk\/s1600\/KonMari4.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTo this. T.I.D.Y.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-c2ahMcBg5t0\/VZ4Je8PifQI\/AAAAAAAAGxo\/qMWnCN7_kYQ\/s1600\/KonMari15.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-c2ahMcBg5t0\/VZ4Je8PifQI\/AAAAAAAAGxo\/qMWnCN7_kYQ\/s1600\/KonMari15.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ueYr60hO3eo\/VZ4Jfi0sNOI\/AAAAAAAAGx8\/H6jSUyJIwYY\/s1600\/KonMari20.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ueYr60hO3eo\/VZ4Jfi0sNOI\/AAAAAAAAGx8\/H6jSUyJIwYY\/s1600\/KonMari20.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JnUmNzvwYpc\/VZ4JeAArwRI\/AAAAAAAAGxU\/nwc5pWiempY\/s1600\/KonMari17.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JnUmNzvwYpc\/VZ4JeAArwRI\/AAAAAAAAGxU\/nwc5pWiempY\/s1600\/KonMari17.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNow it's time to confess to my non-KonMari outcomes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI still have three wear-to-weddings-and-special-dinners dresses and my beautiful red wool coat in the back bedroom wardrobe. You've seen the size of our wardrobe!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI have one dress which still sparks joy … but I need to try it on. I'm not sure it will fit me. KonMari would not agree; it would be gone.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy hanging clothes do not rise up to the right … another KonMari-ism. It just wouldn't work in this wardrobe; I wouldn't be able to see half my clothes in that terrible corner space. So, they rise up to the left. Best that I could do.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6i9-7yvdu5w\/VZ4JdeWVYoI\/AAAAAAAAGxI\/faWtBatoiAc\/s1600\/KonMari14.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6i9-7yvdu5w\/VZ4JdeWVYoI\/AAAAAAAAGxI\/faWtBatoiAc\/s1600\/KonMari14.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI did finish decluttering my emails.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI did finish reading the book.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI do intend to hit the linen and the office supplies next.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI don't think I will ever meet all of KonMari's rules. Some seem a little too OCD and OTT for me.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy clothes and jewellery and shoes are happy. Oh, and the dresser. Yes, happy. And me. I'm happy. Such an easy guiltless way to declutter.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHave you heard of KonMari?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHave you KonMari-ed your belongings?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nAre you a tidy freak or more relaxed and casual?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nAre you about to run off, like me, and read the blog posts, watched the youtube videos and buy the book?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kKA59YllUVs\/VaBH0410ukI\/AAAAAAAAGzc\/dcMWuCg2nQ4\/s1600\/Ending-subscribe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"97\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kKA59YllUVs\/VaBH0410ukI\/AAAAAAAAGzc\/dcMWuCg2nQ4\/s1600\/Ending-subscribe.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Eh61GYUW-HY\/VZ4iY3FwcHI\/AAAAAAAAGzI\/f3rJDoymjB0\/s1600\/FB%2Blike.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Eh61GYUW-HY\/VZ4iY3FwcHI\/AAAAAAAAGzI\/f3rJDoymjB0\/s1600\/FB%2Blike.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7393517052121573956\/posts\/default\/4509040315390097264"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7393517052121573956\/posts\/default\/4509040315390097264"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2015\/07\/clothes-de-cluttering-konmari-style.html","title":"Clothes de-cluttering, KonMari style."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Libby's Lifestyle"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/03884122961562821210"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Bn-J9iabulI\/VujdR5BV1dI\/AAAAAAAAJJ8\/_9bEMt-V8RMFAzr73bBKeSlkzAaH2IGXg\/s72-c\/KonMari29.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393517052121573956.post-4558072283065948626"},"published":{"$t":"2015-06-26T07:38:00.000+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-07-02T11:36:31.654+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Misty morning madness."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ch3\u003E\nIt's nearly 10am as I venture out to the pool for my twice weekly ritual. One kilometre, up and down, up and down. Meditative, soothing, relaxing. Zen for the body and mind.\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBut today is a little different. I am confronted by this.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cAhHx91D5Ls\/VYuYAhEQOPI\/AAAAAAAAGm8\/bvl9aHU26B0\/s1600\/Misty%2Bmorning%2Bmadness.3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cAhHx91D5Ls\/VYuYAhEQOPI\/AAAAAAAAGm8\/bvl9aHU26B0\/s1600\/Misty%2Bmorning%2Bmadness.3.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMist. Fog. Pea soup ... whatever you like to call it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThicker, heavier and later than I've seen it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's 10am for goodness sake and I'm driving through haze.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe lake is eerie, cloaked in a vaporous cloud.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GWornrtItX0\/VYuYA9MxA3I\/AAAAAAAAGnA\/XfxTtUeryNA\/s1600\/Misty%2Bmorning%2Bmadness.4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GWornrtItX0\/VYuYA9MxA3I\/AAAAAAAAGnA\/XfxTtUeryNA\/s1600\/Misty%2Bmorning%2Bmadness.4.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qqA2Vmfil1w\/VYuYA7IJz0I\/AAAAAAAAGnk\/y5R4avw6ero\/s1600\/Misty%2Bmorning%2Bmadness.5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qqA2Vmfil1w\/VYuYA7IJz0I\/AAAAAAAAGnk\/y5R4avw6ero\/s1600\/Misty%2Bmorning%2Bmadness.5.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe sun is striving to break through to free up the day, but, at 10am, the fog is still the champion.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BSPf0-EIWxY\/VYuX-mAS9qI\/AAAAAAAAGmY\/UOvRJx4bpB8\/s1600\/Misty%2Bmorning%2Bmadness.0.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BSPf0-EIWxY\/VYuX-mAS9qI\/AAAAAAAAGmY\/UOvRJx4bpB8\/s1600\/Misty%2Bmorning%2Bmadness.0.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhat madness to swim in this weather.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe shade sails at the Kindy by the pool smoke as the sun hits their dew ladened fabric. The fog has lifted here, but not at my home.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_KFR-6llRM0\/VYuYCbhGojI\/AAAAAAAAGnY\/zFhw7IN20EM\/s1600\/Misty%2Bmorning%2Bmadness.8.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_KFR-6llRM0\/VYuYCbhGojI\/AAAAAAAAGnY\/zFhw7IN20EM\/s1600\/Misty%2Bmorning%2Bmadness.8.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe pool is heated and covered, but few venture out on this morning. One lone swimmer breaks the calm of the water.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7ZBhKuSq8GM\/VYuYCwVdubI\/AAAAAAAAGnw\/S7HR9gRb6Mc\/s1600\/Misty%2Bmorning%2Bmadness.9.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7ZBhKuSq8GM\/VYuYCwVdubI\/AAAAAAAAGnw\/S7HR9gRb6Mc\/s1600\/Misty%2Bmorning%2Bmadness.9.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs I enter, he leaves murmuring, \"Not many as mad as us.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy swim and coffee over, I head home to a brighter land.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFog lifted.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLake revealed.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe sun has championed again.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wZMKXvsLd-s\/VYJe-mv2oHI\/AAAAAAAAGkA\/xOob3WywuRA\/s1600\/Sunset0.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wZMKXvsLd-s\/VYJe-mv2oHI\/AAAAAAAAGkA\/xOob3WywuRA\/s1600\/Sunset0.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nTears spring at the slightest memory, at the sight of a friend, at the sound of a comforting voice, at each reassuring touch.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-DS38NGWoflk\/VYJfBpmiPZI\/AAAAAAAAGlA\/eCfsd2ErX_g\/s1600\/Sunset8.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-DS38NGWoflk\/VYJfBpmiPZI\/AAAAAAAAGlA\/eCfsd2ErX_g\/s1600\/Sunset8.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHollowness consumes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Tsb29nYyBWg\/VYJfCE5f9vI\/AAAAAAAAGlQ\/mtaOiMgDGos\/s1600\/Sunset9.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Tsb29nYyBWg\/VYJfCE5f9vI\/AAAAAAAAGlQ\/mtaOiMgDGos\/s1600\/Sunset9.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLife is changed.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nValues reconsidered, reassessed.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-LtAg6o3klXY\/VYJfAt3PU8I\/AAAAAAAAGk0\/ysaMiDuKSNI\/s1600\/Sunset5.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-LtAg6o3klXY\/VYJfAt3PU8I\/AAAAAAAAGk0\/ysaMiDuKSNI\/s1600\/Sunset5.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSorrow is close, around each bend.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--Q3cg3TQ2g4\/VYJfAPtq94I\/AAAAAAAAGkg\/KawTbXV_SWI\/s1600\/Sunset3.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--Q3cg3TQ2g4\/VYJfAPtq94I\/AAAAAAAAGkg\/KawTbXV_SWI\/s1600\/Sunset3.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLife seems shallow, foreign.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSunlight is dimmed, dull.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--Q3cg3TQ2g4\/VYJfAPtq94I\/AAAAAAAAGkg\/KawTbXV_SWI\/s1600\/Sunset3.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--Q3cg3TQ2g4\/VYJfAPtq94I\/AAAAAAAAGkg\/KawTbXV_SWI\/s1600\/Sunset3.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLiving seems wrong, unfair, guilt ridden.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-j_xpLOR5X0w\/VYJfA_LhlmI\/AAAAAAAAGk4\/jwDmlhCbBf0\/s1600\/Sunset6.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-j_xpLOR5X0w\/VYJfA_LhlmI\/AAAAAAAAGk4\/jwDmlhCbBf0\/s1600\/Sunset6.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nGrief sits like a ball at the centre of my being. Heavy, dark.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0nQ7povHy7Q\/VYJe-oDeQkI\/AAAAAAAAGkI\/Iha4tnD8hmY\/s1600\/Sunset10.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"247\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0nQ7povHy7Q\/VYJe-oDeQkI\/AAAAAAAAGkI\/Iha4tnD8hmY\/s1600\/Sunset10.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTears come unexpectedly.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uczKO-FUWxE\/VYJe_8QJ3dI\/AAAAAAAAGlI\/a3JcakKOZwY\/s1600\/Sunset2.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uczKO-FUWxE\/VYJe_8QJ3dI\/AAAAAAAAGlI\/a3JcakKOZwY\/s1600\/Sunset2.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMemories churn.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSleep, when it comes, brings relief. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFocus shifts.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uEyBiwtKgJk\/VYJfBZbN1ZI\/AAAAAAAAGlE\/720LP0WL5GQ\/s1600\/Sunset7.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uEyBiwtKgJk\/VYJfBZbN1ZI\/AAAAAAAAGlE\/720LP0WL5GQ\/s1600\/Sunset7.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThe fugue dissipates slowly.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLife is cherished.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEach day is paramount. Each moment a treasure.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBreathe. Relax.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nRejoice in a life lived, a friendship shared.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0jFth3F4eb8\/VYNCtZ2NoMI\/AAAAAAAAGl4\/Te_KWP3yhHQ\/s1600\/Paul.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"81\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0jFth3F4eb8\/VYNCtZ2NoMI\/AAAAAAAAGl4\/Te_KWP3yhHQ\/s1600\/Paul.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1eqK1S1FLZw\/VYJke3nOIzI\/AAAAAAAAGlc\/246MEaxmXpc\/s1600\/Libby.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"42\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1eqK1S1FLZw\/VYJke3nOIzI\/AAAAAAAAGlc\/246MEaxmXpc\/s1600\/Libby.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/extension\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D7393517052121573956%23editor%2Ftarget%3Dpost%3BpostID%3D7339448862313000158%3BonPublishedMenu%3Dallposts%3BonClosedMenu%3Dallposts%3BpostNum%3D0%3Bsrc%3Dlink\u0026amp;media=https%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-uEyBiwtKgJk%2FVYJfBZbN1ZI%2FAAAAAAAAGlE%2F720LP0WL5GQ%2Fs1600%2FSunset7.JPG\u0026amp;xm=h\u0026amp;xv=sa1.36\u0026amp;xuid=GgQCVFXZd6tY\u0026amp;description=\" style=\"background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image\/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 193px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 2740px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/extension\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D7393517052121573956%23editor%2Ftarget%3Dpost%3BpostID%3D7339448862313000158%3BonPublishedMenu%3Dallposts%3BonClosedMenu%3Dallposts%3BpostNum%3D0%3Bsrc%3Dlink\u0026amp;media=https%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-uEyBiwtKgJk%2FVYJfBZbN1ZI%2FAAAAAAAAGlE%2F720LP0WL5GQ%2Fs1600%2FSunset7.JPG\u0026amp;xm=h\u0026amp;xv=sa1.36\u0026amp;xuid=GgQCVFXZd6tY\u0026amp;description=\" style=\"background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image\/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 193px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 2740px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7393517052121573956\/posts\/default\/7339448862313000158"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7393517052121573956\/posts\/default\/7339448862313000158"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2015\/06\/outpourings.html","title":"Outpourings."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Libby's Lifestyle"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/03884122961562821210"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wZMKXvsLd-s\/VYJe-mv2oHI\/AAAAAAAAGkA\/xOob3WywuRA\/s72-c\/Sunset0.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393517052121573956.post-735774572410522566"},"published":{"$t":"2015-06-05T08:46:00.000+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-07-02T11:36:31.936+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Web links"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"This month's interesting bits from the inter-web."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ch3\u003E\nNarrowing down this month's list of cool web links to just five has been fun. There's so much amazingness out there in cyberspace, inter-web land. So, here is my list.\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1. Have you come across \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m5yCOSHeYn4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EKid President\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E? I had heard a little about how he'd interviewed Barack Obama, Adult President, but I hadn't seen any of his wisdom until very recently. \u0026nbsp;He's very cool. Have a watch of some of his wisdom \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m5yCOSHeYn4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m5yCOSHeYn4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"219\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lAa3LRL07tc\/VW_zT5rhOxI\/AAAAAAAAGhE\/9bFcgZgXzy0\/s1600\/Kid%2BPresident4.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2. Tiny spaces, I seem to be obsessed with them. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.contemporist.com\/2015\/05\/19\/this-compact-loft-space-is-filled-with-hidden-features\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EThis one\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is particularly innovative, I think.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.contemporist.com\/2015\/05\/19\/this-compact-loft-space-is-filled-with-hidden-features\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-G2UJJg_XxsM\/VW_1PCtvzWI\/AAAAAAAAGhQ\/wI8o35C-5s4\/s1600\/Contemporist1.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3. Another obsession of mine is my Ralphter whom you would have seen popping up in my Facebook and Instagram feeds. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gWb7_-vfi3Q\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EThis short film\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/a\u003Eby Simon Tofield captures cat antics, like his, to a tee.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gWb7_-vfi3Q\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-aQ_iWs3IHEc\/VW_4zwWJXvI\/AAAAAAAAGhc\/1iWu7v3ugFA\/s1600\/Simon%2527s%2Bcat1.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n4. Another short video to watch and I'm sure this will make you want to spend up on one of these \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/116731781\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Eklaylife chandeliers\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. I certainly would love to.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/116731781\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9j2mn5rC3Ms\/VW_8jHpFM0I\/AAAAAAAAGh8\/bTeDvLd8vWI\/s1600\/klaylife1.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIf you like, you can find out more about klaylife \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/klaylife.com\/\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI just need to think where I could fit one of these beauties in my house because I would love to support these women and men.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n5. A blog you might like to spend a little, or maybe a lot of time reading is \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.walkamongthehomes.com.au\/\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWalk Among The Homes\u003C\/a\u003E. I especially like the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.walkamongthehomes.com.au\/brisbane-home-tours-3\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBrisbane Home Tours\u003C\/a\u003E. Real homes for real people.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.walkamongthehomes.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-12OLXlV66KY\/VXALG-oiWzI\/AAAAAAAAGi8\/9D-5mTjpQZE\/s1600\/Walk%2Bamong%2Bthe%2Bhomes1.jpg\" width=\"317\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnd, as is the norm to bring this to a close, a photo of mine.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWhen a new Ikea opens just down the road, not just any Ikea, the second largest Ikea in NSW, then a girls' day out is compulsory. Not on opening day, that would have been madness, but a week after. And a mirror group photo to record the momentous occasion was also compulsory.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-i2hkRhFmtAY\/VXADx7ETDpI\/AAAAAAAAGic\/7BuxYcSXWiU\/s1600\/Ikea1.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-i2hkRhFmtAY\/VXADx7ETDpI\/AAAAAAAAGic\/7BuxYcSXWiU\/s1600\/Ikea1.JPG\" width=\"287\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nDid we have fun?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nYes.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nDid we have Swedish meatballs for lunch?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nYes.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nDid we buy up big?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nNo.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nI bought a $0.99 spatula.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nOne of my companions spent $20; the other zero.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nBut, we did go home with lots of ideas and promises to return when decisions have been made.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-P3kgyc0eKvg\/VXAHc-X4c6I\/AAAAAAAAGio\/IUayvocbvs0\/s1600\/Post%2Bend2%2BCollage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-P3kgyc0eKvg\/VXAHc-X4c6I\/AAAAAAAAGio\/IUayvocbvs0\/s1600\/Post%2Bend2%2BCollage.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_z7z4W2c5cM\/VXAILioDUVI\/AAAAAAAAGiw\/tdKEAanMPX0\/s1600\/FB%2Blike.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_z7z4W2c5cM\/VXAILioDUVI\/AAAAAAAAGiw\/tdKEAanMPX0\/s1600\/FB%2Blike.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7393517052121573956\/posts\/default\/735774572410522566"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7393517052121573956\/posts\/default\/735774572410522566"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2015\/06\/this-months-interesting-bits-from-inter.html","title":"This month's interesting bits from the inter-web."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Libby's Lifestyle"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/03884122961562821210"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lAa3LRL07tc\/VW_zT5rhOxI\/AAAAAAAAGhE\/9bFcgZgXzy0\/s72-c\/Kid%2BPresident4.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393517052121573956.post-8571820203356616512"},"published":{"$t":"2015-05-15T08:34:00.000+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-07-02T11:36:32.093+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Finders Keepers Market, Sydney, 2015. I found and I kept."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ch3\u003E\nWhat is a Finders and Keepers Market? I didn't really know. I'd never been, never seen, but I had heard whispers and my expectations were high. So, off I went to find and keep.\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWell, there are markets and there are M.A.R.K.E.T.S. and this was one of the latter. Huge. Amazing. Inspiring. Fuelled by the most talented people selling, showcasing their most wonderful arts and crafts. It was THE market of all markets.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nIn through these doors\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-d--JIaAB9fs\/VVQ0oIheU_I\/AAAAAAAAGSk\/LQoAcZsATXo\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B201525.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-d--JIaAB9fs\/VVQ0oIheU_I\/AAAAAAAAGSk\/LQoAcZsATXo\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B201525.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nunder this little sign,\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WZ15ICpbwGg\/VVQ0htqzlqI\/AAAAAAAAGQk\/s5UsPb6iP_o\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B20150.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WZ15ICpbwGg\/VVQ0htqzlqI\/AAAAAAAAGQk\/s5UsPb6iP_o\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B20150.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nand I was ready to venture forth into the unknown.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWell, almost. First a coffee and a Portuguese tart to give me strength.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kP9O-350MyY\/VVQ0hi_y38I\/AAAAAAAAGQg\/IAhgpywxQzI\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B20151.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kP9O-350MyY\/VVQ0hi_y38I\/AAAAAAAAGQg\/IAhgpywxQzI\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B20151.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd then into the market hall with just a few other people,\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9UqH9Mwr9wk\/VVQ0rdyvPcI\/AAAAAAAAGTU\/j96QoorTrac\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B20158.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9UqH9Mwr9wk\/VVQ0rdyvPcI\/AAAAAAAAGTU\/j96QoorTrac\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B20158.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nbut there was plenty of room and plenty of stalls, huge variety and everyone was in a happy place.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI formulated a plan of attack: up and down the aisles in an orderly manner, in true Virgo style. I didn't want to miss anything.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFirst to catch my eye were these cute stamped vintage spoons. Names of herbs, inspiring quotes, messages of love.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-leAgCMKGaaU\/VVQ0n0v0m7I\/AAAAAAAAGSg\/hIxSROP2pEg\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B201524.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-leAgCMKGaaU\/VVQ0n0v0m7I\/AAAAAAAAGSg\/hIxSROP2pEg\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B201524.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd then this\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8i-PvoWyuRE\/VVQ0mel7DyI\/AAAAAAAAGR4\/t0Ad5PZIohQ\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B20152.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8i-PvoWyuRE\/VVQ0mel7DyI\/AAAAAAAAGR4\/t0Ad5PZIohQ\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B20152.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nand this\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OvukTYdkPUo\/VVQ0pzYusUI\/AAAAAAAAGTA\/tjVYXeuB_R4\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B20155.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OvukTYdkPUo\/VVQ0pzYusUI\/AAAAAAAAGTA\/tjVYXeuB_R4\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B20155.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nand so much more.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHere comes an avalanche of wonder to feast your eyes upon.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TqiEE89EU0g\/VVQ0o2GlEkI\/AAAAAAAAGSw\/Hkn6jcM8LD4\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B20153.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TqiEE89EU0g\/VVQ0o2GlEkI\/AAAAAAAAGSw\/Hkn6jcM8LD4\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B20153.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-psH3uGvVSIo\/VVQ0hzFCLnI\/AAAAAAAAGQo\/3TLUxXKlDsI\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B201510.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-psH3uGvVSIo\/VVQ0hzFCLnI\/AAAAAAAAGQo\/3TLUxXKlDsI\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B201510.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PkwPXsTj0Bs\/VVQ0ikih_uI\/AAAAAAAAGQ0\/hYGcDR0Lv4I\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B201511.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PkwPXsTj0Bs\/VVQ0ikih_uI\/AAAAAAAAGQ0\/hYGcDR0Lv4I\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B201511.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--93Q7obILyM\/VVQ0llynwlI\/AAAAAAAAGRs\/wy6RLFdmAH4\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B201519.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--93Q7obILyM\/VVQ0llynwlI\/AAAAAAAAGRs\/wy6RLFdmAH4\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B201519.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMacrame is back. Trendy and revitalised after its mothballing at the end of the 70s. Who would have thought?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-nO7SwESLr54\/VVQ0mx6wYmI\/AAAAAAAAGSM\/1AbuJ-Mzi7k\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B201521.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-nO7SwESLr54\/VVQ0mx6wYmI\/AAAAAAAAGSM\/1AbuJ-Mzi7k\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B201521.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dT7GejRJ5Dk\/VVQ0nCVxo_I\/AAAAAAAAGSQ\/9AlyvTmojLI\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B201522.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dT7GejRJ5Dk\/VVQ0nCVxo_I\/AAAAAAAAGSQ\/9AlyvTmojLI\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B201522.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YF4Ca3ARf2Y\/VVQ0nuD4NEI\/AAAAAAAAGSc\/HSN6FZq_V-w\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B201523.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"176\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YF4Ca3ARf2Y\/VVQ0nuD4NEI\/AAAAAAAAGSc\/HSN6FZq_V-w\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B201523.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI was fixated here for quite some time. Beautiful letter pressed cards and tags.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XFVDyKm2zEc\/VVQ0lGbgZqI\/AAAAAAAAGRw\/MCfiQHS1gAw\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B201517.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XFVDyKm2zEc\/VVQ0lGbgZqI\/AAAAAAAAGRw\/MCfiQHS1gAw\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B201517.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd here … vintage caravan fabric, cushions, aprons. Who doesn't love a vintage caravan?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uJ4tDUatunw\/VVQ0ujqXOjI\/AAAAAAAAGTo\/FUHf3O1JZSg\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B20154.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uJ4tDUatunw\/VVQ0ujqXOjI\/AAAAAAAAGTo\/FUHf3O1JZSg\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B20154.JPG\" width=\"259\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd chocolate wrapped in the most delightful papers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--GowG6oDDmk\/VVQ0i7OYatI\/AAAAAAAAGQ4\/RLS7LaBqYb4\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B201512.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--GowG6oDDmk\/VVQ0i7OYatI\/AAAAAAAAGQ4\/RLS7LaBqYb4\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B201512.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhat about a leather belt made to order as you watch?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qaBwJ1481eE\/VVQ0rfZd3iI\/AAAAAAAAGTQ\/w6eekeRyErA\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B20157.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qaBwJ1481eE\/VVQ0rfZd3iI\/AAAAAAAAGTQ\/w6eekeRyErA\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B20157.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA bow tie made by hand?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JTOhT5nbFZE\/VVQ0mu43GhI\/AAAAAAAAGSE\/CP7Skur6MUU\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B201520.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JTOhT5nbFZE\/VVQ0mu43GhI\/AAAAAAAAGSE\/CP7Skur6MUU\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B201520.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOr entertainment while you rest your weary feet?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-cFOTCzSKovc\/VVQ0jNQrygI\/AAAAAAAAGQ8\/DflQHTMD7tA\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B201513.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-cFOTCzSKovc\/VVQ0jNQrygI\/AAAAAAAAGQ8\/DflQHTMD7tA\/s1600\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B201513.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDid I enjoy myself?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOh yeah!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDid I buy a few bits and bobs?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOh yeah!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCan you see them?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNo. That would spoil a few birthday and Christmas surprises.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo, my advice, search Mr Google for a Finders and Keepers Market in your closest capital city, usually twice a year, and mark it on your calendar. Make a date with your BFF. Allocate at least a morning. Go with cash in hand or credit card at the ready.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFind and keep.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI did. And I loved it. I'm sure you will too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nOh, no word from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2015\/05\/the-sad-but-compelling-story-of-my.html\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe toaster manufacturer\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nOne reader suggested I try their Facebook page.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nThat might be on my to-do list this weekend.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1JdCIFUneh4\/VVQ-I0vfTKI\/AAAAAAAAGT4\/Q2sLgRtnod0\/s1600\/Farewell1.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1JdCIFUneh4\/VVQ-I0vfTKI\/AAAAAAAAGT4\/Q2sLgRtnod0\/s1600\/Farewell1.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_Ba2jXq9LD8\/VVQ-Jl7yJUI\/AAAAAAAAGUA\/5mDAs_wvr4M\/s1600\/FB%2Blike.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_Ba2jXq9LD8\/VVQ-Jl7yJUI\/AAAAAAAAGUA\/5mDAs_wvr4M\/s1600\/FB%2Blike.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"UMS_TOOLTIP\" style=\"background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; cursor: pointer; left: -100000px; position: absolute; top: -100000px; z-index: 2147483647;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg class=\"UMSRatingIcon\" id=\"ums_img_tooltip\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7393517052121573956\/posts\/default\/8571820203356616512"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7393517052121573956\/posts\/default\/8571820203356616512"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2015\/05\/finders-keepers-market-sydney-2015-i.html","title":"Finders Keepers Market, Sydney, 2015. I found and I kept."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Libby's Lifestyle"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/03884122961562821210"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-d--JIaAB9fs\/VVQ0oIheU_I\/AAAAAAAAGSk\/LQoAcZsATXo\/s72-c\/Finders%2BKeepers%2BMarket%2BSydney%2B201525.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393517052121573956.post-5194386185748636355"},"published":{"$t":"2015-05-08T08:53:00.000+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-07-02T11:36:31.719+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The sad, but compelling, story of my relationship with my toaster."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ch3\u003E\nYes, my toaster. Toaster No 2 to be exact. Toaster No 2 is almost identical to Toaster No 1. A few minor, but significant differences, distinguish him.\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMeet Toaster No 1.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-clVjff8UO-s\/VUq0oXM-EtI\/AAAAAAAAGPc\/wHyLZfkIr2Y\/s1600\/Toaster6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-clVjff8UO-s\/VUq0oXM-EtI\/AAAAAAAAGPc\/wHyLZfkIr2Y\/s1600\/Toaster6.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWell, an artist's impression of … or rather an app's impression of … Toaster No 1. You see, Toaster No 1 has been returned to his place of birth and been superseded by Toaster No 2. And, no, obviously they aren't my first-ever and second-ever toasters, but they are significant because I paid a H.E.A.P. of \u0026nbsp;money for them. More than I would normally pay for a toaster. And, surprisingly, I expected them to work. And to work very well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSadly though, Toaster No 1 failed to perform. Toaster No 1 would best be referred to as Burner No 1. Yep, Burner. He refused to comply with the concept of toasting. Burning was his speciality.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHe was handsome. I'll give him that. Looked spectacular, I thought. A great part of the reason why I bought him. I wanted a matching kettle and toaster with retro smiles and I found what I wanted ... I thought. Except that Toaster didn't want to play nicely.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nKettle, now she was … is … lovely. Boils my water beautifully. Looks good. Nice retro smile. All I wanted and need. She's still working magnificently nearly three years on.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHere she is. Isn't she gorgeous?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-2Nv7yxvBxow\/VUq9V6gje1I\/AAAAAAAAGPw\/ds0BmBhR3UE\/s1600\/Toaster4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-2Nv7yxvBxow\/VUq9V6gje1I\/AAAAAAAAGPw\/ds0BmBhR3UE\/s1600\/Toaster4.jpg\" width=\"255\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWho wouldn't love her?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo, with the demise, dismissal of Toaster\/Burner No 1, our kitchen was blessed with Toaster No 2, courtesy of The Good Guys who willingly provided him to me as a replacement after my sad, but compelling story of Toaster\/Burner No 1.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHere he is making friends with kettle. Just friends. Nothing more.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WunKS649SFY\/VUq0nd7nXLI\/AAAAAAAAGPA\/7cfDps-0DF4\/s1600\/Toaster3.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"216\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WunKS649SFY\/VUq0nd7nXLI\/AAAAAAAAGPA\/7cfDps-0DF4\/s1600\/Toaster3.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nMake a sweet couple, don't they?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nLook good. Nice retro smiles … but lurking behind Toaster No 2's smile is a sneer, a snicker, a competitive sledge.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nYes, Toaster No 2 is in training for the toaster Olympic Discus team.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWhen he believes the toast is ready, he hurls the toast high into the crisp kitchen air, over the edge of the bench and onto the floor ... unless one is alert and is within catching distance.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBut that is not his only secret.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nHe is the toasting BOSS. No sweet little retro \"Toast Colour\" dial is going to tell him what to do.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-F7tHqjPe9XA\/VUq0msZev2I\/AAAAAAAAGO0\/5u_uG4s811E\/s1600\/Toaster0.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-F7tHqjPe9XA\/VUq0msZev2I\/AAAAAAAAGO0\/5u_uG4s811E\/s1600\/Toaster0.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOh, no. HE knows best. He KNOWS how you want your toast this morning.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nJust warm?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBurnt brown?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nNo? Well, it doesn't matter to him. You'll get your toast the way HE wants to make it.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nDon't worry about turning that little retro knob to how you'd like your toast done.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JHUByfI8i6k\/VUrCQLNn8pI\/AAAAAAAAGQM\/JC_KMLqsNlo\/s1600\/Toaster7.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JHUByfI8i6k\/VUrCQLNn8pI\/AAAAAAAAGQM\/JC_KMLqsNlo\/s1600\/Toaster7.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nHe knows what's best.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOh, did you know that those numbers on the dial actually indicate the number of minutes your bread will be toasted for? I didn't. Well, not till very recently. I've had a protected life, obviously. But in our house it's irrelevant anyway … Toaster No 2 is the decision maker in that department.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nHence, whenever toast is required in our house I need the assistance of what is affectionately known, regardless of gender, as a \"Toast Bitch\". The role of Toast Bitch is a busy one. Watching, ejecting, catching, re-toasting … sometimes swearing … often binning toast and starting over.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnd, yet, I have persisted with Toaster No 2 beyond his warranty date. Don't I hate that.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWhy do I do that?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAm I too embarrassed to return yet another faulty toaster to the ever so compliant Good Guys?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWhy should I be embarrassed? I bought the first toaster in good faith. Why do I feel guilty?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnyway, this week I bit the bullet. I wrote an email to Toaster No 2's manufacturer explaining the sad, but compelling story of my relationship with my toaster. I made it clear that I knew Toaster No 2 was out of warranty and that I did not expect that they would be able to do anything but I JUST NEEDED THEM TO KNOW!!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nDo I feel better?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nYes.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nDo I expect a reply?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nYou bet I do.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIs that all I want?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nYes.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI need the cathartic experience of the manufacturer knowing, feeling my pain, hating my toaster just as much as I do.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSo, with that now clearly off my chest, I'll keep you informed re email correspondence with said toaster manufacturer.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWhat do you think my chances are?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnd, while we're on the topic, can you recommend a good toaster … one that toasts the bread the way you want it?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bTNTja-la_4\/VUrBOSovGyI\/AAAAAAAAGP8\/CBKa3ZH-REY\/s1600\/Farewell1.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bTNTja-la_4\/VUrBOSovGyI\/AAAAAAAAGP8\/CBKa3ZH-REY\/s1600\/Farewell1.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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So, regardless, let's delve into the world of the amazing inter-web.\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E1. \u003C\/b\u003EI love VW Kombi vans.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs you know from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2015\/04\/the-australian-dream-grey-nomading.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Elast week\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, I spent nine months travelling around Europe in one in my youth. But VW Kombi vans or Camper vans, whichever you know them as, speak of freedom and travel and sunsets and … soooo, why not bring one right into the heart of your kitchen? Why not turn your fridge in to a Kombi?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nHave a look at this … a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fortyhorse.com.au\/#!\/VW-BUS-FRIDGE-GRAPHICS\/c\/12667120\/offset=0\u0026amp;sort=addedTimeDesc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EVW Kombi lover's dream\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fortyhorse.com.au\/#!\/VW-BUS-FRIDGE-GRAPHICS\/c\/12667120\/offset=0\u0026amp;sort=addedTimeDesc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"124\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-05dhTUy1T1Q\/VULeNr6a-bI\/AAAAAAAAGMw\/B0nTxNjUjvA\/s1600\/VW%2BKombi.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nYes, that is a fridge! How cool.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nOr maybe turn your spare fridge, the one on the back deck or in the garage, into a Kombi. You can even have a photo of your very own Kombi turned into a fridge graphic. Magic!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E2. \u003C\/b\u003EMy tiny house this month belongs to Natalie, is only 265 square feet, has room for a cat and was featured on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/natalies-peaceful-and-free-spirited-tiny-home-on-wheels-217792#_\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EApartment Therapy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. How lovely does it looked surrounded by melting snow?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/natalies-peaceful-and-free-spirited-tiny-home-on-wheels-217792#_\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2EX4f0bx-3g\/VULhNBwKQQI\/AAAAAAAAGM8\/o05dWSnHwz8\/s1600\/Hello%2BTiny%2BHome0.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nNatalie also has \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/hellotinyhome.tumblr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Eher own site\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E where you can follow through the building of her tiny home.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E3. \u003C\/b\u003EIf you like quirky and different and cute, you will love the work of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/au\/shop\/vanessabeanshop?ref=ss_profile\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EVanessa Bean\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Her ceramics are unique and one day one of these cute vases will make it's way to my house I'm sure.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/au\/listing\/230661709\/original-miss-fizz-ceramic-stoneware?ref=shop_home_active_5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-LqSMX4hKCBw\/VULjlbo2KDI\/AAAAAAAAGNI\/bXJody4fllo\/s1600\/Vanessa%2BBean%2Bceramics0.jpg\" width=\"212\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nAnd maybe even a sweet faced spoon to stir my coffee.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/au\/listing\/207681214\/a-spoon-called-sage-ceramic-porcelain?ref=shop_home_active_8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-POEG0lbnzqA\/VULkIOSivlI\/AAAAAAAAGNQ\/H-d0ulx0iQc\/s1600\/Vanessa%2BBean%2Bceramics0.jpg\" width=\"212\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nI love them. What about you?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nYou can also follow Vanessa on Instagram\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/vbean\/\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E@vbean\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E4.\u003C\/b\u003E My\u0026nbsp;pineapple loving friend shared \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mavikocaelicomtr\/videos\/907034372676060\/?fref=nf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ethis skit by Mavi Kocaeli\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E on\u0026nbsp;Facebook. I had a good giggle. \u0026nbsp;Hope you like it too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mavikocaelicomtr\/videos\/907034372676060\/?fref=nf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"248\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-AW0B6aMYEgg\/VUQLce1qsRI\/AAAAAAAAGNs\/9VWwc_zvWXo\/s1600\/Mavi%2BKocaeli0.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E5. \u003C\/b\u003EMy blog of the month is \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theroomilluminated.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EThe Room Illuminated\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. I particularly like this blog because it features real people in real rooms … their favourite room in their home. Not designer tweaked, overly styled rooms. Just real rooms that real people live in and love.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPeople like Nadya from Victoria whose favourite room is her family room.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theroomilluminated.com\/2015\/04\/23\/room-62-nadyas-family-room-clematis-victoria\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-y2wQDZ9iBEQ\/VUQM-WiKmdI\/AAAAAAAAGN4\/42Nq9XGJCLw\/s1600\/The%2BRoom%2BIlluminated0.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen I first came across this blog, I spent hours going back through the rooms people love. So, make a cup of tea, set aside some time and enjoy visiting some lovely Australians in their favourite rooms.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd, to finish off, as usual one of my photos. This one from a morning spent at Main Beach, Southport, Queensland with two very special friends. This has to be one of the best beaches in the world. My \"home\" beach.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VGHfFCcDPFk\/VUQPBsoihDI\/AAAAAAAAGOE\/dCQoVcAmaXw\/s1600\/Main%2BBeach%2BSouthport%2B0.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VGHfFCcDPFk\/VUQPBsoihDI\/AAAAAAAAGOE\/dCQoVcAmaXw\/s1600\/Main%2BBeach%2BSouthport%2B0.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nAnd that's it for this month.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHope you find some of these links to your liking.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nShare with me any sites you found that you think I might like.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Cj4LOURNah4\/VUQQr-mV7nI\/AAAAAAAAGOQ\/9a3J4J0dxe4\/s1600\/Farewell1.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Cj4LOURNah4\/VUQQr-mV7nI\/AAAAAAAAGOQ\/9a3J4J0dxe4\/s1600\/Farewell1.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9o5nmhtLtl8\/VUQQrlnbqqI\/AAAAAAAAGOU\/6pvsuBH1AX4\/s1600\/FB%2Blike.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9o5nmhtLtl8\/VUQQrlnbqqI\/AAAAAAAAGOU\/6pvsuBH1AX4\/s1600\/FB%2Blike.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"UMS_TOOLTIP\" style=\"background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; cursor: pointer; left: -100000px; position: absolute; top: -100000px; z-index: 2147483647;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg class=\"UMSRatingIcon\" id=\"ums_img_tooltip\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7393517052121573956\/posts\/default\/7151933052376823674"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7393517052121573956\/posts\/default\/7151933052376823674"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2015\/05\/some-cool-places-ive-been-on-inter-web.html","title":"Some cool places I've been on the inter-web this week."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Libby's Lifestyle"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/03884122961562821210"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-05dhTUy1T1Q\/VULeNr6a-bI\/AAAAAAAAGMw\/B0nTxNjUjvA\/s72-c\/VW%2BKombi.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393517052121573956.post-3259428735435278477"},"published":{"$t":"2015-04-03T08:37:00.000+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-07-02T11:36:31.499+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Web links"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Some cool inter-web sites for you to visit over Easter."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ch3\u003E\nI'm still finding things that I think are amazing out there in inter-web land. We live in a time of information and communication overload, don't you think? So, where am I leading you to this week?\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E1. \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/magnoliahomes.net\/\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMagnolia Homes\u003C\/a\u003E, a place where broken down houses … fixer uppers … are turned into dream homes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/magnoliahomes.net\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-muxDVpFQMGQ\/VRyw3y0FwuI\/AAAAAAAAGBU\/1uj5wVOzi_Y\/s1600\/Magnolia%2BHomes0.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nChip and Joanna together seem to have a magic formula. See how they transform \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/magnoliahomes.net\/fixer-upper\/fixer-upper-episode-one\/\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis house\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and have a look through \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/magnoliahomes.net\/the-farmhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Etheir own farmhouse\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Or, even better, if you prefer watch them at work on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6gFhVce1GlA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Eyou tube\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E2. \u003C\/b\u003EIf you love underwater photography, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mattshepherd.com.au\/\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMatt Shepherd\u003C\/a\u003E's work is awe inspiring.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AOY2SCMlhSE\/VRzB9l6zf7I\/AAAAAAAAGBk\/XVYshxvopH4\/s1600\/Matt%2BShepherd0.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AOY2SCMlhSE\/VRzB9l6zf7I\/AAAAAAAAGBk\/XVYshxvopH4\/s1600\/Matt%2BShepherd0.jpg\" width=\"287\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHave a wander around \u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mattshepherd.com.au\/portfolio\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehis portfolio\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Eand visit\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.aquaseen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003Ehis shop\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to find some fabulousness for your walls. You can also follow Matt, his photos and travels on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/mattshepherdphoto\/\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E3. \u003C\/b\u003EHave you seen \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sketchshe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003ESketchShe\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E in a action? They describe themselves as\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"tr_bq\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #4e5665; line-height: 16px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\"\u003C\/span\u003EFemale comedy trio with a cheeky and brazen mixed bag of sketches, characters and pics to tickle your funny bone. No place for bitchy resting face.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sketchshe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3AW_wExlb0o\/VRzE7Pon0uI\/AAAAAAAAGB4\/hPA5SthBZIE\/s1600\/SketchShe1.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWatch their \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/PMpQUsQcJFg\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elatest video\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;where they take us on a musical history tour.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E4. \u003C\/b\u003EMy tiny house of the week is \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/tinyhouseswoon.com\/rons-tiny-house\/\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERon's tiny house\u003C\/a\u003E. A little bit Art Deco on the outside and small and compact on the inside. Sweet.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/tinyhouseswoon.com\/rons-tiny-house\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sW5x7CbLf00\/VRzJSpk03wI\/AAAAAAAAGCE\/WeEEEJEqkFY\/s1600\/Tiny%2BHouse%2BSwoon0.jpg\" width=\"290\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E5. \u003C\/b\u003EFinally, my blog of the week is \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/naomibulger.com\/\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENaomi Loves\u003C\/a\u003E. Naomi specialises in snail mail … hand written letters sent through the post, the old-fashioned way … but her snail mail is something extraordinary. Her snail mail is art.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/naomibulger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-E9dQdrKbFGs\/VRzK9CzlubI\/AAAAAAAAGCQ\/_aamF_GLxKA\/s1600\/Naomi%2BBulger0.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nTo have a beauty like this arrive in your letter box and bring a smile to your face and your postie's just subscribe to her blog. Easy as that. Naomi also blogs about DIY and shares stories of her beautiful family. I'm sure you'll like her.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnd, as has become tradition, one of my photos to finish off the fun.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWhen I visited \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2015\/03\/remembrance-poppies-poppy-park.html\" style=\"color: magenta;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPoppy Park\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;recently, this was in the car park.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-764tNC82Cac\/VRzOiYsQ53I\/AAAAAAAAGCc\/UCN6Af1jGLc\/s1600\/Morris%2BMinor0.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-764tNC82Cac\/VRzOiYsQ53I\/AAAAAAAAGCc\/UCN6Af1jGLc\/s1600\/Morris%2BMinor0.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOh, be still my beating heart. How gorgeous is she! I would love to own something like her. One day … maybe … one day.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nSo, I hope you enjoy this week's web hopping experience.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHopping … Easter … get it?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHope the bunny hops your way on Sunday.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nQuit sugar next week … maybe.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nI'd love to know any fantastic sites you have found that you think I need to share.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dkbR-3PL9sE\/VRzPjQwHcHI\/AAAAAAAAGCk\/g4KuuWNSQVA\/s1600\/Farewell1.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dkbR-3PL9sE\/VRzPjQwHcHI\/AAAAAAAAGCk\/g4KuuWNSQVA\/s1600\/Farewell1.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5GjnMZzqyT0\/VRzPk2AUJzI\/AAAAAAAAGCs\/dTND46pFfuo\/s1600\/FB%2Blike.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5GjnMZzqyT0\/VRzPk2AUJzI\/AAAAAAAAGCs\/dTND46pFfuo\/s1600\/FB%2Blike.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg class=\"UMSRatingIcon\" id=\"ums_img_tooltip\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"UMS_TOOLTIP\" style=\"background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; cursor: pointer; left: -100000px; position: absolute; top: -100000px; z-index: 2147483647;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg class=\"UMSRatingIcon\" id=\"ums_img_tooltip\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7393517052121573956\/posts\/default\/3259428735435278477"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7393517052121573956\/posts\/default\/3259428735435278477"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.libbyslifestyle.com\/2015\/04\/some-cool-inter-web-sites-for-you-to.html","title":"Some cool inter-web sites for you to visit over Easter."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Libby's Lifestyle"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/03884122961562821210"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-muxDVpFQMGQ\/VRyw3y0FwuI\/AAAAAAAAGBU\/1uj5wVOzi_Y\/s72-c\/Magnolia%2BHomes0.png","height":"72","width":"72"}}]}});