"Doors"

I have always had a fascination with doors. I love looking at them, photographing them, wondering about all the characters that have passed thru them and what goes on behind them. Last week I came across Luize's blog and she had some great shots of some doors and so I thought I might share some of mine. These shots were taken in the tiny historic town of Chiltern. I was on my way back to Melbourne from Albury and decided to stop of to get some breakfast. It was really early in the morning and the only shops open were the bakery and the newsagency, so I decided to wander the towns historic main street and get some door photos.

The photo of the "Little Red Door" is actually a tiny door on the main street post box. If you look closely the handle is a hand holding the rail. Is was so cute - imagine all the mail that has passed this little hand.

The "Blue Door" was the entrance to the local "Pub". Now if this door could talk imagine the stories it would tell. I bet there were a lot of people who remembered walking in but don't remember walking out or maybe even getting thrown out.

Next time you are standing in front of a door, imagine all of the exciting stuff that door could tell you.

"Weird Tongue"

I have certainly had a unexpected Sunday today. My plans were to attend a "Mother Earth Dreaming" workshop with "Angel Michelle" and also take along my jewellery to sell. BUT as we know sometimes plans don't work. I woke up at 5.00am and one side of my tongue was swollen to over double its normal size. Not only did I look a bit weird but I talked even weirder - actually I couldn't really speak at all. I was going to take a photo of it but I was a bit preoccupied that it may block my breathing. We phoned the Drs. (Shane did all the talking ) and he advised me to go to emergency at the "Austin Hospital" because even though my breathing was OK at the moment, we didn't know if it would change. Thank goodness my daughter Rachel lives close by, cause I needed her to come get breakfast and keep an eye on my Dad (who I care for). To cut a long story short after hours at the hospital, a few drugs, and 5 hours sleep my tongue is now almost back to normal. Now the question is WHY did my tongue swell. I am not allergic to anything so did I develop an allergy all of a sudden or did something bite me?? So my plan is for a while I will write down everything I eat and check if it happens again - keeping the box of drugs close by at all times.

"Craft Expo"

There's nothing better to beat the blues than with kind words from friends - thank you all - and indulging in something that gives you joy and inspiration. Today I went to "CraftExpo" at the "Royal Exhibition Buildings" in Carlton. I spent way to much money on things I love and I am totally happy about that. I also sat in on a couple of classes and soaked up everything I could. It is amazing how anything creative gets my senses and mood into a very high vibration level. The Royal Exhibition Buildings are such an amazing place to visit. The buildings were built in 1880 and then on 9 May 1901, the Royal Exhibition Building hosted the opening of the first Australian Federal Parliament. The decorative painting and artwork on the walls and ceiling of the main hall are absolutely amazing.

"More Seniors"

Yesterday I had a great day in Traralgon at another "Seniors Week" event. This one was organised by my Best Friend & Cousin - Susan. I had two hats on, one being for "Groups Tasmania" and the other being for "DavineRaeDesign" my new jewellery venture. Both hats turned out to have quite a successful day. It was also nice to spend time with my extended family up there. Being an only child they are all a very important part of my life. I am having an early to bed night tonight - don't feel to good with a very sore throat and feeling a bit down. Not sure why I have been feeling down the past week, maybe I am getting a cold or maybe it is because it is coming up to the 2nd anniversary of my Mum passing away. Oh well I am sure I will survive and this time next month I will have my happy aura back again. OK on that note I will say goodnight to all my blog friends out there. I'd love it if you could all leave me a comment with a happy thought or funny comment - or just to say hi.

"Green Thumbs!!"

Today was a lovely spring day so I decided to do a LITTLE bit of gardening. Neither of my thumbs are very green at all, so I mainly concentrate on pulling out weeds. But today I have ventured out of my comfort zone and planted some beetroot and some coriander. I gave them some food and surrounded them with snail bait so they at least last until tomorrow. Isn't it amazing how quickly those pesky little snails can devour the little baby plants we lovingly plant. Mmmmm will they grow. Hopefully they do cause I really like to eat both of them.

"Tassie Pressos"

Hi all, yes I am back. I cannot believe I haven't looked at my emails, blog etc. since Wednesday. I thought I would have withdrawals, but I coped just fine. I am very pleased to say that both of my sailings on the ship were very smooth and enjoyable. The weather was pretty good, but it could have also had something to do with the lovely little pills I got from the chemist. On my sailing from Devonport back to Melbourne I was lucky enough to get a cabin upgrade to a Deluxe cabin. So I went from the cheapest cabin to the best!!. It was situated right at the front of the ship and as we sailed into Port Melbourne at 5.30am this morning the view was amazing. Only problem was, I had left my camera in the car and had to make do with my phone camera. Over the two days we gave presentations to almost 200 "Seniors". The majority were really really nice people, but why do some people just have to be pains. I would hate to live my life where I enjoyed looking for faults or anything to complain about. Hang on I am now do exactly that - look what they have done to me. OK, I take that back - I will just say it takes all kinds to make our world turn. I so enjoy getting down to Tasmania, it is such a beautiful state. For such a small place it is jammed pack with fabulous scenery, wonderful food such as Tasmanian Oysters, Dark Chocolate covered Raspberries - Yummo - Pepper Berry Cheese -all of which I ate way way to much. I am really honoured that I am a descendant of Tasmanians, I am proud to say I am a Victorian born Tasmanian.