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Post by corinne11 on May 10, 2015 4:22:02 GMT
I'm pretty sure she updated - maybe on an update thread?
She never went back to that vet, the family never showed up to claim the cat and he is still living with her.
Hope I got that right. Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on May 9, 2015 5:36:59 GMT
These pictures look beautiful. I think I could be lured into this pastime.
What do people do with the finished pictures? Do you frame them? The examples shown seem to be single pieces of paper, does this mean they are loose in the colouring book?
I worry that I would need a colour guide to help me in the beginning. I think I have a good eye for colour in my scrapbook pages but these pictures are so intricate.
Off to Amazon to have a look! Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on May 6, 2015 6:28:04 GMT
I'm very sorry for your loss. My mum passed away last week and I just got home from her funeral 1/2 hr ago. Everyone is napping but I am still running on adrenaline after doing the eulogy.
Every year we have a Mothers Day "curry" lunch at my sisters. We just decided over lunch today, that we will take a break this Sunday. It is just too soon. We will start again next year but this year we will just stay in our own homes and have a quiet dinner with our immediate families.
I was shopping yesterday and all the Mother's Day gifts and cards really jumped out at me. I did consider buying a card to place in her coffin today, but decided not to. Mother's Day for us has always been about spending time together.
Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on Apr 25, 2015 7:58:10 GMT
A friend of mine once organised for a pest control guy to give her a quote on her rental house where her daughter lived. He came around, gave quote and stayed chatting to her daughter for ages. She was a single mum whose son has Aspergers so she wasn't even considering dating at the time.
They are now happily married with a couple more children!
Have fun, whether he turns out to be a friend or more!
Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on Apr 25, 2015 5:10:17 GMT
Beautiful pictures and pages. I initially looked because although I was born in India I've never returned so I really like all the little everyday details you have included. What an exciting life, travelling and living in new places. Not everyone gets the opportunity or is brave enough to do it.
Good luck with living in Poland. I will wait for your scrapbook on your life there!
Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on Apr 20, 2015 0:13:55 GMT
I'll make this real personal. My sister stopped speaking to many years ago for a reason unknown to me and she won't explain. If she rejects me in life, there no need for her at my death, either. My sister cut my younger sister and I out of her life several years ago and I have no wish to have her attend my funeral. I have a written document that states what kind of service I want, flowers, music and I have stated that she is NOT to attend.
My mother always used to say, if you don't have time for me in life don't come and cry at my graveside and I agree - don't be a hypocrite.
Unfortunately my mum has dementia and my sister rarely visits her, but I will still inform her if mum takes ill as I still feel she has the right to say goodbye. She went and said goodbye to my dad after not seeing him for 10 years, despite being told he had Parkinsons and Altzheimers 3 yrs ago. It made me angry but at the end of the day she is the one who has to live with her choices, whereas I have great memories of the time I spent with him when he was more lucid and aware.
Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on Apr 19, 2015 7:53:16 GMT
I was just about to mention eating them in the jaffle maker but Aussie Meg got there first!
My husband forces us to buy the Heinz Baked Beans in Ham sauce only. Sometimes I sneakily buy the tomato sauce ones and tell him the others were sold out. Camping in Australia cannot take place without Baked Beans being packed.
Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on Apr 19, 2015 7:42:20 GMT
You can let go now by Crystal Shawanda. It's about a little girl telling her dad she can do it on her own while riding a bike, getting married and finally by her sick dad's bedside.
I only have it on my playlist because my sister wanted to play it to my dad on our final visit. It's been a year and I still can't listen to it. It is just too sad.
I like the idea of a sad songs playlist though. I would have White Flag and Here with me by Dido, The Living Years by Mike and the Mechanics and Angels by Robbie Williams. Oh, and I'll stand by you by the Pretenders. It is used for a WWF ad here with beautiful pictures of animals.
Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on Apr 19, 2015 1:58:34 GMT
Even though it is such a sad time, how lucky you are to have the opportunity to spend such precious time with your father.
My father passed away last year after having Parkinsons and Altzheimers for the previous few years. We had a strained relationship and although we spent time together during the last few years, I never got the chance to talk about important things. I did his eulogy and was given an autobiography that he had started writing 20 years ago. It talked about how his widowed mother could not afford to send him to school and at the age of 10 he caught a train half way across India because he wanted to attend school. There was so much detail about how his early life was such a struggle and how hard he had to work to succeed in life. It gave me such an insight into why he was so disappointed when I left school early and how much it pleased him when I went on the university and gained my teaching degree. I wish I had known so much of this when he was still alive.
My mum has dementia and it took hold so quickly that we missed our opportunity to ask her about so many things. She trekked through the jungles of Burma when the Japanese advanced and arrived in India with very little. I have no idea how she met my dad, although she did talk a lot more about family history so I am grateful for that.
It is one of the reasons I scrapbook. My family might not read through them right now, but they are there to tell my story, good and bad.
I agree with others that asking him about happiest moments of his life, how did he feel when you were born, memories of things you said or did together. I took photos to share with my dad and that sparked conversations. There was a group photo of us before we left India and he could name all the people in the photo.
Sending good thoughts to you as you go through this difficult journey.
Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on Apr 17, 2015 14:21:58 GMT
Thanks! I really loved this book. I hope it is available through ITunes.
Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on Apr 17, 2015 0:10:35 GMT
My two sisters and I had condolence messages posted on our Facebook pages from a cousin overseas saying how sorry she was that our mum had passed away, RIP etc. Except, our mum had NOT passed away and was in fact peacefully sleeping in her bed at her nursing home!
That wasn't the biggest drama though. It was posted just before midnight here so my elder sister (who has chosen to cut us out of her life) rang the nursing home at midnight and made them bring my mother to the phone. The next morning she posted a big dramatic post thanking everyone for all their condolences sent to her "inbox" but mum was fine and she even drove down to see her and posted a picture of her. "See she's alive and well!" This happened in October and it was only the second time she had visited our mum all year.
I was on my way home from Hawaii, a 13 hr flight and didn't know anything about it for 24 hrs. Guess what? in that time not one single person sent ME condolences as it was posted to my page and doesn't come up in anyone's feed! My younger sister had already privately messaged our cousin to let her know of her mistake and she was so embarrassed and upset. She did not need to see people blasting her on my older sister's post.
The only positive is that my sister actually visited my mum. Last year she only saw her once and hasn't seen her at all this year- but that's another story! Oh, and the cousin has vowed to double check facts with private messages in the future.
Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on Apr 11, 2015 5:19:24 GMT
An episode of All Saints (an Australian hospital drama) where there is a train derailment and a woman is crushed between 2 train carriages. She is fully conscious the whole time. One of the doctors is there with her and realises that as soon as she is released from in between the 2 carriages she will die almost immediately (I cannot remember the medical reason for this is - something about toxins being released into her body after releasing the pressure on the crushed body parts). The doctor lends the woman his phone so she can make a farewell phone call to her husband. It really got to me, this episode. The woman was alive and talking to her husband with the knowledge that there was no way she was going to be able to survive once they released her. I remember this one! She was so calm and controlled. I only watched "Once were Warriors" for the first time last year, and yes the whole Gracie storyline is so sad and shocking.
I loved watching an English show "Cold Feet" and still remember when Rachel is leaning down to change the CD or radio and a truck hit her. The scene in the hospital where Adam looks through the door to see her lying there, still with the tubes down her throat was so realistic and sad. And then watching Adam and their baby after the funeral getting into a car and seeing a "ghost" Rachel jumping into the back seat with them.
Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on Apr 3, 2015 6:19:09 GMT
So... now I need to go to ITunes and add some Rick Astley to my playlist!
He looks pretty good for 49, I was surprised I was older than him.
Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on Apr 3, 2015 3:32:51 GMT
I have only seen them on Rottnest island which is off the coast of Freemantle in the Western Australia. There are no vehicles allowed on the island, you do a day trip there and cycle around and there are lots of quokkas on the side of the road that seem happy to have their photo taken. They are pretty cute This is my experience. I went there several times 20 yrs ago and it is a beautiful day trip, that's for sure!
Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on Apr 2, 2015 7:00:46 GMT
I so knew this was going to be about George Ezra! I heard him singing on the radio while I was shopping and tried to remember some lyrics to google search. All I could remember was "out there waiting" or "I'll be waiting" Of course I could not find any song that matched his voice. Luckily my son in law had an idea of who he was and eventually sent me towards "Blame it on me" The lyrics were "What you waiting for?"
I downloaded his album, I love his "listen to the man" clip with Ian McKellan. I definitely imagined an older, long haired, man. When you hear him speak with a Bristol accent it is quite weird.
Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on Apr 2, 2015 4:31:38 GMT
I love ordering from Fran. I've gotten little freebies in the box, too, when I order. I first ordered from her years ago when ATG guns first came out and were impossible to buy in Australia. Orders are always processed quickly and orders come quickly. I don't shop as much as I used to so this post has reminded me to go back and have a look at her site! Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on Mar 31, 2015 12:21:25 GMT
I heard about this tonight on one of our current affairs shows. I am hoping it will be available to view here soon. When I was 21 I was stopped on the street to answer 3 questions, then persuaded inside their building to answer about 100 questions. I kept saying I had to go ( I really was on a lunchbreak) but they kept pressuring me to come back to undergo "clearing" that was going to cost around $300.
I was naïve enough to have given them my real address and although I never went back or ever spent any money with them, they continued to send mail to me for over 20 years. A lot of it consisted of glossy booklets and pamphlets, certainly not cheap! My mother sent back tons of it marked return to sender but it never stopped them.
Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on Mar 9, 2015 2:18:02 GMT
We recently had bushfires nearby and very sadly a boarding kennel/cattery near us was not able to be saved. More than 40 dogs and cats perished. 40 dogs were saved but at the time it was believed all the cats died. Incredibly a few days later firefighters found a sole survivor cat, Merlin who they believe was hiding in a pipe. He was badly burned and had smoke inhalation issues but he had survived. I have tried to find out if he made it but can't find any information.
I wonder if they had sprinklers and alarms. It must be heartbreaking for people who lose their animals under such circumstances. I am always worried about my cats at home alone during the day, I worry that they would hide under a bed rather than try to escape.
Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on Mar 7, 2015 10:04:25 GMT
I just noticed this. I wonder how long it is for. I actually have a lot of credit but am not really loving too many things on my wishlist. I might have to go searching for new things. Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on Mar 2, 2015 11:54:27 GMT
These are my three favourite dresses I've bought- SO FAR! I really need to take some photos of me wearing them and upload them to the site.
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Post by corinne11 on Mar 1, 2015 20:40:37 GMT
Yes, I love the pictures in the reviews! It's so helpful to see what a garment looks like being worn by a real individual versus a stock photo. I try to pay it forward and review the items I buy too. Although I've not been brave enough to upload any photos. I agree with this. I love their clothes. But be warned. They send you lots of emails full of temptation every week! One of my favourite dresses looks like it is made from brocade and I never would have bought it if I hadn't read the reviews that said it was actually a silky, soft material. Because it's a long way to return from Australia, I tend to buy things a bit bigger. I sew and so far have only had to make adjustments, a couple of pin tucks to the neckline of one dress as it gaped a little.
There is such a high turnover of new items that there is always sales too.
Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on Mar 1, 2015 0:54:00 GMT
Once during a crop I corrected a Canadian tourist who had labelled her beautiful scrapbook layout "Ayres Rock" This was in the day of hand cut lettering and I did hesitate but when I realised she would only need to swap 2 letters to make "Ayers Rock" I did tell her. She laughed and got the Undu out straight away.
As a teacher I do correct my colleagues when they have misspelt words on their board, particularly when it is in a spelling list. I've seen students learn a word incorrectly all week and then get it marked wrong on test day. Obviously I do it in a light hearted way-"hey, you must have been in a rush this morning" I did gently correct a teacher who had written "code of arms" because all the students were writing it down in their work and it would have been embarrassing to have a bulletin board full of posters labelled that. I must not be considered rude because people always ask me to proof read notes and help them with job applications.
Once I sent a diary note to a parent in which I "apologised" for her not receiving her child's book (which the child had forgotten!) She very rudely replied "SPELLING!!!!!" and circled my word in red pen. I WANTED to copy and staple a page from a dictionary and explain that "as we lived in Australia I chose to use that spelling rather than the American one", but of course I just dated and signed her reply instead!
On social media or message boards? No way. I really had to sit on my hands when I saw a teacher write "colliflour" but I resisted the temptation. I know that I am a spelling and grammar fiend, but to many other people it is not as important in an informal forum. And let's be honest, despite errors, I've never yet read a post where I did not understand their intent and that's what communication is all about.
Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on Feb 28, 2015 4:02:17 GMT
Maybe it's rhyming slang for gherkins! Gherkins go into salads.
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Post by corinne11 on Feb 27, 2015 10:07:32 GMT
I kept my foam stamps too. I only used them once or twice with actual paint, but have used them several times now with ink. I just could never get the right amount of paint on them, whereas ink is easier to control.
Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on Feb 1, 2015 2:52:07 GMT
My grandmother WAS really mean to me while I was growing up (she lived with us and looked after us while my mum worked) and I barely spoke to her as an adult, greeting her during family occasions only. However, I attended her funeral and when my sister posts photos on the anniversary of her death I could not imagine posting my negative thoughts.
Out of 4 children she just really disliked me, so I have no problem with my sister posting in memory of her. Her old friends will say what a sweet, little old lady she was. I just scroll down. My memory is of her telling me that "the only thing I'd ever be good for was lying on my back with the boys!" when I was 11. I've dealt with it and moved on, there is simply no reason for me to bring it up for discussion.
I would definitely delete their comments. They can hide your post if it offends them.
Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on Jan 30, 2015 8:58:22 GMT
I used to sew a lot. All my daughter's clothes from when she was 2 to about 7, my own clothes, curtains, cushions,dresses for others and even re-upholstered a friend's couch once.
I just bought a new machine and have bought a few patterns and some beautiful material to make some retro dresses for me!
So far all I have made is the orange dress I'm wearing in my avatar photo. I made it especially for my Halloween costume, but have ended up wearing it as a "real" dress to work. My daughter is horrified but so many people comment on it and say that they love it
After seeing Compwalla's aprons on here many years ago, I am also hoping to make some retro aprons too. Well, I've collected them on Pinterest at least!!
Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on Jan 28, 2015 9:10:27 GMT
The animal lover in me feels so bad for him and hopes he'll be ok. The horror movie side of me thinks there's no way that cat would come back in my house. I saw what Church was capable of after he came back. I just read this story on my newsfeed!
At our previous house (where I started feeding the stray cats that lived in our yard) we named a grey cat Churchill. He would hiss and physically try to attack all the other cats at feeding time. When we moved, we spent several nights enticing all the cats into cages to take them with us to our new home where we had built a cat run/cage for them.
Churchill refused to get in a cage and despite sitting there for several hours each night we could not catch him so he eventually got left behind. He is probably still living there, terrorising the neighbourhood! Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on Jan 26, 2015 7:31:39 GMT
It is a great clip. I intend to use it with students when we look at Australian culture. Sometimes youtube clips are funny, but not suitable for kids.
Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on Jan 26, 2015 5:06:53 GMT
We've just finished our lamb chops on the barbie. It's actually a bit overcast and a little chilly here today, so instead of lazing about enjoying the sunshine, we are all hanging out inside watching tv, sleeping or on computers!
And of course listening to Triple J's top 100. It's back to school tomorrow for the first day of the year so I am enjoying my last bit of relaxation before the chaos begins!
Corinne
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Post by corinne11 on Jan 24, 2015 3:59:27 GMT
I had a similar situation with an old high school boyfriend whose creepiness extended to breaking into my house! (99.9% sure it was him, not a thing touched and whoever it was left through the back door when I arrived home at 3am, luckily with a male friend)
10 yrs ago he knocked on doors in my old neighbourhood, found my mother ( now living 1hr away) and turned up at her house to see if I was okay because of the tsunami! I was born in India but have never been back so why he would be concerned? My husband rang him and told him I did not want any contact.
Last year I received a friend request on Facebook from him. Really creepy part, his page was there for 4 months with no friends listed and then it finally disappeared. I had left his request sitting but have now blocked him.
I love using Facebook but have accepted that it does leave you open to odd people turning up in your life. I never used to use my real photo but I do now. My husband and I have different surnames and our phone number is private and I rarely tell people the name of my school.
Try googling yourself a few times using key words like the suburb you lived in, high schools. You might be surprised where your name turns up. Or maybe he is sending friend requests to lots of people with variations of your name hoping to get lucky.
Corinne
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