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Give them a hug
Eldest and I went to the funeral of a beautiful 29 year young man today. His wife, mother and 3 sisters were so devestated. He was killed in a car accident on the evening of Saturday 25th July, and his baby sister was about to compete in her first event in the World Swimming Champs in Rome ( Read more... ) -
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Just wanted to say a huge thank you to all those who sent birthday wishes. They're much appreciated ( Read more... ) -
Weather, or not?
Wow, the last couple of days here have been damned rugged weather-wise. Last night the premier declared a state of emergency because of flooding and gale-force winds. Sadly a man was killed when he was hit by an awning that blew off a building, and another was lucky to survive when a large shard of glass from a shattered building window hit him in ( Read more... ) -
Star Trek
I went to see this finally, today being 'cheap Tuesday' and the kids at home due to a state-wide teacher's strike. I loved it. In fact I loved it so much I would have like to see more, but some idiot in post production left the damned film in the sun and 70% of it had 'sun flares' across it ( Read more... ) -
DVD player
I've just managed to fix one of my DVD players!
Yes, as in open up and repair, though the repair was rather ridiculous, a ribbon connector's ribbon had managed to flex its way up onto the disk tray, hence jamming it.
But I fixed it, and can now watch my non-Australian DVDs again!
*happy dances*
I can still do it! -
ANZAC Day 2009
I watched this morning's national broadcast (ad free) of the service the kids and I would go to if it wasn't getting so big... the Dawn Service at Elephant Rock, Currumbin Beach. Led by Ron Workman (president of the Currumbin RSL, and organiser of the event) it was again a moving and beautiful service. It included the songs I've linked to in ( Read more... ) -
A Stunning Senior Moment
I received this through one of those emails you kinda put aside to look at when you have more than 30 seconds.
I have no idea who created it, if you do, or it's you, let me know and I'll happily give it. -
Where's Wally?
The 4-legged 'man of the house' is in hospital. ( Read more... ) -
*breathes*
Am getting the whole weekend off. One more major meet to run tonight then two, maybe even three whole days off ( Read more... )