Marketing Day

Today was Market day for BGWLBH and I.

We started at the local community markets. There were more stalls than usual and they’ve changed the layout to rows instead of one big circle, which I liked.

I ran into a few people that I know. Some had their own stalls and some were there to spend money. By the time I’d finished chatting with everybody, we’d been there for about 1.5 hours!

From there we drove into The Bay and to Table Eleven on the Esplanade for breakfast. I had GF toast with avocado and potato cakes. BGWLBH had bacon and poached eggs and we shared a pot of tea.

We sat at the table in the front window and we people/dog watched, making up life stories for each person or couple, which was a lot of fun.

After a leisurely breakfast, we walked across the road to Torquay markets. That market is MUCH bigger than it used to be and the variety of stalls was a good mix.

My favourite stall was Paul Pettersson’s art. He’s the guy who painted the mural at Pialba Place and I purchased one of his prints …

I would love a collection of his original art because I LOVE the way he paints. His paintings really move me and I feel emotional when I look at his work. He’s also a lovely man.

We sat for a while and watched an elderly man play the piano accordion. There were so many stalls that were “browseworthy” including crystals, dream catchers, hanging mobiles, clothing, hand made crafts, plants, dog treats (yes Harley got treats), signs, cups, mugs and flasks, flowers, lead lighting, baby wear, hair decorations, jewellery, leather bags etc.

Next, was the Urangan markets, which, by the time we arrived, was very busy. It was well after midday when we decided to get a Su Jus juice on the way home and stop for some groceries.

On the way home, while scrolling through Facebook, I discovered that there was some drama on our river with a loose yacht floating into other boats, so we drove down to the boat ramp to see if we could witness some of the action.

We couldn’t see anything out of the ordinary so we headed home.

I played with Harley and watched the football, made a green curry chicken for dinner, watched a Netflix movie and started watching the latest season of Virgin River.

I’m feeling very weary now, so it’s sleep time for me.

Nite all.

Getting Koi

 Very interesting read 🤔 

😱 One of my friends told me about a powerful lesson in her daughter's school class recently. 

They're learning about the Salem Witch Trials, and their teacher told them they were going to play a game.

"I'm going to come around and whisper to each of you whether you're a witch or a regular person. Your goal is to build the largest group possible that does NOT have a witch in it. At the end, any group found to include a witch gets a failing grade."

The teens dove into grilling each other. One fairly large group formed, but most of the students broke into small, exclusive groups, turning away anyone they thought gave off even a hint of guilt.

"Okay," the teacher said. "You've got your groups. Time to find out which ones fail. All witches, please raise your hands."

No one raised a hand.

The kids were confused and told the teacher he'd messed up the game. "Did I? Was anyone in Salem an actual witch? Or did everyone just believe what they'd been told?"

And that is how you teach kids how easy it is to divide a community.

Shunning, scapegoating and dividing destroys far more than they protect. There's plenty of it going around.

Do not allow the ruling elite to divide and destroy us. We must remain united against those who would do so..‼️

I did some art today, which is not finished yet.

I did that while watching “To Kill a Mockingbird”. Love that movie.

Adoring Husband drove into town for physio on his shoulder this afternoon, so hopefully he will be quickly on the mend.

BGWLBH created a new little potted garden near the pool fence - let’s hope Harley doesn’t destroy it!

I did my usual cooking and playing.

I’m sitting up in bed watching the elimination final between Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters. I’ve tipped Storm and at half time, they are winning 10-6. It’s much closer than I anticipated!

Nothing planned for the weekend so perhaps I’ll do some more art.

Nite all.

Mid Week

He was denied entry from USA for two years.

He was detained and deported from Australia.

He was robbed of ranking points and titles.

He was humiliated and vilified.

But yet he did not let this injustice stop him.

Courage, Determination. Strength. 💪🏻

Novak Djokovic 2⃣4⃣

Yesterday was meditation day, followed by hoop chi.

They were both great classes and Tuesday is fast becoming my favourite day of the week.

The afternoon was pretty miserable with squally rain so there was no play time with Harley and we all stayed inside listening to the weather.

It was easy taco Tuesday for dinner.

Today (Wednesday) BGWLBH and I drove into The Bay to do a grocery shop and pick up the FROG box on the way home.

Adoring Husband has got a couple of busy days coming up, so we had to take the opportunity today to get our stuff done.

I’ve been scribbling in my art book for the last couple of days …

Just mucking around while watching TV so nothing is refined or impressive but it keeps my eye in and activates the “arty farty” in me.

Bangers and mash with snow peas, green beans and carrots for dinner tonight.

I’m feeling a bit weary so it’s time for me to sleep.

Nite all.

No Go

This was the weather that faced us this morning.

The wind was gusting over 30ks and the weather was closing in. We decided to request a date change. So now we are whale watching next Monday instead.

It was a bad move because we visited World Treasure Designs jewellery store. I already possess one of their original designs …

Today I put this beautiful sapphire sea horse ring on layby …

Then we visited Tinkerbell’s and I found a moldavite ring which I also put on layby. It’s similar to this …

If you want to know about moldavite, go here … Moldavite properties

It’s quite a pricy stone and the one I selected is set in a LOT of silver, so of course my taste is champagne on a beer income haha.

I was very happy to see Djokovic win the US Open tennis grand slam this morning. What a champion!

It’s already past 11.30pm and I have meditation in the morning so I’d best get some sleep.

Nite all.

Seriously

 This is where we are heading

When the shearing sheds are silent, and the stock camps fallen quiet

When the gidgee coals no longer glow across the outback night

And the bush is forced to hang a sign, 'gone broke and won't be back’

And spirits fear to find a way beyond the beaten track

When harvesters stand derelict upon the wind-swept plains

And brave hearts pin their hopes no more on chance of loving rains

When a hundred outback settlements are ghost towns overnight

When we've lost the drive and heart we had to once more see us right

When 'Pioneer' means a stereo and 'Digger' some backhoe

And the 'Outback' is behind the house. there's nowhere else to go

And 'Anzac' is a biscuit brand and probably foreign owned

And education really means brainwashed and neatly cloned

When you have to bake a loaf of bread to make a decent crust

And our heritage once enshrined in gold is crumbling to dust

And old folk pay their camping fees on land for which they fought

And fishing is a great escape; this is until you're caught

When you see our kids with Yankee caps and resentment in their eyes

And the soaring crime and hopeless hearts is no longer a surprise

When the name of RM Williams is a yuppie clothing brand

And not a product of our heritage that grew off the land

When offering a hand makes people think you'll amputate

And two dogs’ meeting in the street is what you call a ‘Mate'

When 'Political Correctness' has replaced all common sense

When you're forced to see it their way, there's no sitting on the fence

Yes, one day you might find yourself an outcast in this land

Perhaps your heart will tell you then, ' I should have made a stand’

Just go and ask the farmers that should remove all doubt

Then join the swelling ranks who say, ' Don't sell Australia out!’

Please keep this going - Australia is in real trouble!

Author credit- Chris Long

Far North Queensland

My Sunday included a Canadian pancake breakfast, watching the women’s US Open tennis final, plays around the pool with Harley, 2 loads of washing, the remainder of the time in bed until it was time to cook duck with mulberry jus, buttered boiled potatoes, lightly fried beans, carrot, zucchini and broccoli for dinner.

Tomorrow is whale watching day so it’s time to sleep.

Nite all.