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The Robin and the Rainbow – poyum
Earlier today against a sullen sky I saw a rainbow on a bitter cold December day while to my right the sky was blue and sun was shining weakly but shining nonetheless It’s snowing in Sheffield and Maltby our driver said as the rainbow was fading and the traffic lights changed to green It was…… Continue reading The Robin and the Rainbow – poyum
Hearing Aids – a poyum
Been going over my old cd’s now I m back on the computer(who moved all the keys?), and found this forgotten poyum/poem from 2009. Hearing aids are the bane of my life. The more they improve them the harder they are to find. I pick my new ones up his week, Rechargeable {woohoo0) so no…… Continue reading Hearing Aids – a poyum
Big Boy’s Toys -Amazing model boats are a very grown up hobby.
Over in Mee Memoirs I wrote about my old school friend John (McCarron) and our mutual childhood interest in sailing model boats on the boating pond in Ayr, Scotland. The Children’s Boating Pond These days I am happy to view the real sailing boats over by the Yacht Club, or coming and going in Newcastle…… Continue reading Big Boy’s Toys -Amazing model boats are a very grown up hobby.
The REAL Shabby (But Regenerating) Chateau Latest News
From thr Chateau du Gudanes. France: Some wonderful events have been under preparation during the global lockdown.. Nobody I know has been more affected by the sudden change in world conditions than this Australian family who were putting everything into this new home and lifestyle in France, The inspiration for my Shabby Chic Chateau decorating…… Continue reading The REAL Shabby (But Regenerating) Chateau Latest News
My Beatles Poster
I was a Sixties Beatles Fan Found this while otrying to find papers to put through my new all-,singing all-dancing birthday paper shredder. It is so tattered and is in bits but has all the lyrics to the songs on the album on the back of the poster so quite a collector’s item. I also still…… Continue reading My Beatles Poster
Australian Research Brings Pakinsons Breakthrough
) Taking place at the University of Sydney Introductory Invitation to the Recent Event Just woke. It’s been a good and tiring day. Now rested. Sat in online by invitation on a one-hour seminar from Uni of Sydney re: progress in Parkinsons research that was mind blowing. How can I, a 75-year-old Grandmother whose typing…… Continue reading Australian Research Brings Pakinsons Breakthrough
Garden Update
My first attempt with Canva Designs. Quite pleased! PAGES FOR MEE MEMOIRS
People Are Discovering Picnics
We had lotsof picnics when I was growing up. Usually sandwiches, an apple or banana, and a thermos of tea, carried in a basket to the seaside in Ayr, Scotland, or to a local park. The advent of McDonald’s in Australia took the place of traditional picnics in our family, and my son surprised me…… Continue reading People Are Discovering Picnics
Growing Old Disgracefully
Eunice gets inspired by Joanna Lumley and the Kilted Coaches and here is her exercise video featuring log tossing! NOW FOR EUNI IN ACTION! — Just being Silly CLICK HERE FORMY SHORT EXERCISE VIDEO ‘Yoon Gets Inspired’ Iscreenshots by Mee, courtesy of BBC and ABC Television For other parts of the story please click here…… Continue reading Growing Old Disgracefully
Blast From The Past
The 1960’s hit pop sòng ‘Çome outside ‘ by Mike Sarne was a true indicator dance Hall culture on my area and era, the 1960’s!. Originally on Living With the Cardigans here is the fun song on Youtube. https://youtu.be/pnTQT9Wbjk4 This is a silly song from the Sixties in England when I was a teenager who…… Continue reading Blast From The Past
Rosalynd’s Angels Are Flying – Everywhere!
Look closely at the work involved Every home needs an angel. These little angels fit into the palm of your hand. They help thank the Westpac Rescue helicopter for getting Rosalynd O’Shannassy safely from the helipad at the John Hunter Hospital to the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney. Just in time to avoid a…… Continue reading Rosalynd’s Angels Are Flying – Everywhere!
A Family Reason Why I Support the Queen – Jock Howieson
Supposed portrait of Jock Howieson my ancestor 1500s No, I’m not being pretentious – just saying. Family History Follow on to Why the Queen Has Read This apparentl.y A fun story (originally by Sir Walter Scott). The outcome being that the Howieson clan is honour-bound by decree to provide rest and hospitality to the reigning…… Continue reading A Family Reason Why I Support the Queen – Jock Howieson
How Ideas Grow from Cigarette Packets!
IT STARTED OUT AS A SKETCH ON THE BACK OF A FAG PACKET, MOVED ON TO PAPER ON THE DRAWING BOARD , AND HERE YOU ARE THE FINISHED ARTICLE . FANTASTIC. 👍😃😃 Solar garden ornament “Great model, thought it looked like a paper and plaster construction . So added the pun reference paper drawing…… Continue reading How Ideas Grow from Cigarette Packets!
Making an Impression(ist) Painting
My digital portrait of UK Garden Guro, Monty Don I sent his digital portrait to Monty Don, done as a thank you, not only for his delightful programme on the Impressionist gardens in France, but for all his lovely programes I watched while back in the UK for a few years. In this programme Monty…… Continue reading Making an Impression(ist) Painting
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