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Hinchinbrook Island fun
Finally writing up a bit about my holidays last October!
The Thorsborne Trail. I’d wanted to do this walk for some time so the opportunity presented itself when A was planning a walk with two of her friends. The maximum size group allowed on the track is 6 so I was able to slot into one of the extra spaces. The number of people allowed to be on ( Read more... ) -
Confessions of an Urban Girl
I never had a bicycle. I couldn’t ride a bicycle. Growing up in a hilly, busy, inner suburb with bus routes at the top of each hill, another running along the valley bottom and the school, playground, movie theatre and swimming pool just a 5 minute walk away, a bicycle wasn’t needed and, actually wasn’t allowed. Mum had memories of a boy coming ( Read more... ) -
Eeek!
Maybe science can discover too much at times. But at least the beloved Cross still looks the same from this vantage point.
Astronomers Discover New Star in Southern Cross from PhysOrg.com
A research team at Swarthmore College discovered a previously unknown companion to the bright star, beta Crucis, in the Southern Cross. As a prominent member ( Read more... ) -
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Last week the city's cultural precinct, specifically the Art Gallery and the State Library were once again re-opened following extensions, remodelling and refurbishing in conjunction with the opening of the brand new Gallery of Modern Art ( Read more... ) -
Booklust
Flipping through the free local newspaper this evening and saw a piece where the State Library wants to know what our Top 10 Reads are. Librarians across the state have already nominated their favourite books and the Top 5 are:
1. Pride & Prejudice
2. To Kill a Mockingbird
3. Cloudstreet
4. Lord of the Rings5. The Book Thief ( Read more... ) -
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Yay, for 2 weeks holiday. Jumps for joy! -
Happy Birthday Frodo & Bilbo Baggins!!!
From 'Strider', FotR
'A stout little fellow with red cheeks,' said Mr Butterbur solemnly. Pippin chuckled, but Sam looked indignant. 'That won't help you much; it goes for most hobbits, Barley, he says to me,' continued Mr Butterbur with a glance at Pippin. 'But this one is taller than some and fairer than most, and he has a cleft in his chin ( Read more... ) -
Best.Koala.Encounter.Ever
Squees! What you see when you’re not looking ( Read more... )