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I watched this total eclipse from my backyard at 6.38am on 14th November 2012.
I was gob-smacked by this rare experience.
Even though it was a dull cloudy morning the clouds parted right at that moment in time to show off in all it's glory.
I really thought about ancient civilisations and how terrified they must have been,they must have thought it was the end of the world.
The birds went a bit crazy so I supposed they were confused too!
What a wonderful thing to see and I was busy taking as many pics as I possibly could to share with others..I have these on my things to do Cairns page also a video.
Cheers Dorrise.
There are plenty of resting seats along the pathways around Centennial Lakes in Cairns to sit and get lost in the still beauty.
Ant and Deb..Cairns August 2012.
A lovely time was had and new friends made.
Flying the VT flag at Barron Falls Far North Queensland.
A travel log will be done as soon as possible.
These sculptures are called the Herd--by using your imagination they could be a herd of any creature--they are positioned at the main entrance to the swimming lagoon in Cairns and they can be seen going out to sea or coming in.I like to call them the Du-gong Herd which are known as gentle sea creatures,they are whale like mammals of tropical seas but some of our indigenous friends say they can be very dangerous.I believe them.
Bird watchers travel from around the world to hopefully get a glimpse of this little bird--we are so lucky as they nest under our patio.They are only found in Queensland Australia and mostly up in the north.
Hope you enjoy the pic.This is a male.
I love Indigenous artists and their story telling.
In Aboriginal mythology---Dreamtime:
the time in which the earth received its present form and in which the patterns and the cycle of life and nature were initiated; based on allegiance to a totemic ancestor.
I am so priviliged to have some indigineous artists as my friends and also had many indigineous clients during my career as their therapist/counsellor.
I also welcomed indigineous people into my art therapy groups as a way of healing and closing barriers through visual art.It can also be a strategy for surpassing culteral barriers to create communication.
I am known by the aboriginal community in Cairns as the 'Bat Lady' and was presented with a red bandanna as a sign of respect.
Bats are considered very special creatures that fly into the rainforests spreading the seeds of trees that can only survive in the forests.Without bats then the forests would die.I know I am very loved and respected by many and if I want to know anything about their home and culture then I have permission to ask. I am a very lucky person.If you want to know more about Roslyn and her artwork please check out my Cairns pages and my personal pages where I have shared her Platypus painting and story.
I have also written about 'Fire-Stick' burning on my Australia page.
I could not resist having a pic taken with the old and the new VT flags beside this amazing 'looks like lace' tree in the famous Daintree Rainforest in Far North QLD,Australia.
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Hi Dorrise, thinking of you so just stopped in to say hello and read that you have had the dreaded lurgy. Hope you are are well on the road to full health again. As they say
"you cant keep a good woman down" :) Heidi xxx
Hi Dorrise, All is well with me. I job has been keeping me very busy so I havent been on VT much in the last fortnight. Sending a hug back to you!!!!!
Having a job these days is a bonus,mate! I really hope to meet you one day.
I am off to the VT WA Margaret River meet in September and looking forward to it.Wish you could be there too.
Take care and remember to take time out for you.
Hugs Dorrise.((()))
allo allo long time no read, hope all is well with you and yours. Me just cruising trying to find my vacation time for summer, the long vacation we take here that is. Cheers
Good for all of us.
::) thanks
Dorrise did you get rid of that 'flu?
I'm okay thanks Dorrise and glad to hear you escaped the hospital. At least I am hoping you did.
Yes Diane,I was able to get the intravenuos antibiotics done at the clinic twice a day,much better than taking up a bed at the hospital.I sat in a chair and read a book.
Thanks heaps mate.
Hugs Dorrise
Your eclipse photo is really quite eerie. Irene
Yes Irene it was eerie,thanks for visiting my home page and your comment. It was taken just before it went completely dark.It was also a tad cloudy but cleared right at that moment.
Cheers Dorrise.
Hello Dorrise, fantastic picture about the eclipse!
Thanks heaps Orietta,it was such a great experience.
Cheers. Dorrise xx
Hi Dorrise, send you a basket of Easter Eggs to wish you 00000000 Happy Easter 00000000 Will reserve a delicious chocolate cake with wine filling for you anytime you come :D
Thanks so much Abbey,what a treat...a. basket of Freddo frogs (chocolate) for you for Easter. They are yummy.
(((())))
Oh no!!!! Just read that you have the flu!!! O dear: lots of rest, lots of ibuprofen for the aches, lots of hot fluids add hot baths/compresses to ease the congestion. Hope you are feeling better soon!!!!
Thanks buddy,I have had this flu virus for nearly a month and am on heavy duty antibiotics to help knock it on the head.I have been pretty crook,if it doesn't clear up I may have to go into hospital for intravenous antibiotics.I don't want to go to hospital so am getting plenty of rest my nebulisers help with my breathing.
Thanks heaps Diane.
Hugs Dorrise (((())))
Oh Dorrise I had no idea. I don't blame you for not wanting to go to the hospital. However, iv antibiotic will know that 'flu for a loop. Take care and keep us up to date. Love, Diane xx
Thinking of you and missing you. xoxox
It's a date, hugs Dorrise
XOXO
Hope you had a good time in Newcastle and sorry to hear about your sister. Take care Dory.
One brief message from Al but no more....have you heard?
Well she could be with her Mum...but I don't want to check on her at work
That 's fair enough,I would not like to that either.