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5 mates, a piñata, a movie, a gorilla, a croquet mallet, and a heap of junk food

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These aussies know how to party.

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The beginning. One stripped his off his flannel monsters onsie immediately and said, I do this at all the parties.’

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Electric blue ant piñata gets taken out.

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The aftermath. All the players were in bed by 7:30.

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The morning after.

One fish, two fish?

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Nope, just one. what do you mean i should toss it back? i’m throwing it on the barbie and making dinner for all of us. loved the dolphins who sailed along with us and many thanks to my hardy crew for a beautiful day at sea in koombana bay, Western Australia and for helping me to catch my first, and only fish. Ever.

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One is the loneliest number

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the gorge at Wellington dam

Scoring big with potato pete

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 an early morning stop by the Indian Ocean for fresh fruits and veggies and chat.

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Pete flies his international flags to welcome everyone and offers up a bit of conversation.

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Views from the valley

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Brews, beauty, buckets, beef – Ferguson Valley, Western Australia

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Not again!!!!!

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Is that the ice cream truck or a kookaburra I hear out there?

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Blue Monday

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There is no blue without yellow and orange.

vincent van gogh

Walking in a winter wonderland

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while walking barefoot along the back beach this morning, I was amused to discover that Australian kids are also willing to brave the winter elements to experience the joys of sledding.

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Luckily there was a roaring fire and hot cocoa waiting.

some things are universal.

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art candy!!!

what a lucky find. while visiting my daughter in perth, australia i was delighted to discover that the friend we were meeting for tea was actually jenni, the artist behind the amazing world of art candy. jenni, modestly describes her work as, ‘sweetness with soul,’ and that is an understatement. i’ve admired her work online for quite a while, and am happy to know that others around the world have discovered her. jenni hand-makes unique cards, paintings, alphabets, and other magical delights. while there, i saw her works in progress and was even allowed a peek into her glitter drawer. it was an amazing morning spent with a wonderful, creative spirit. since art school, jenni has been inspired by a love of language, especially slang, colour, and a sheer exuberance for life. if you have a moment, take a peek into her work and her world, through the link i’ve provided. i think you’ll be delighted by what you find.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/artcandyaustralia

Old man winter takes a trip to the southern hemisphere

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Deep in the heart of winter down under, aussies everywhere are gearing up, as the temp dips to a dangerously low 56F. comments such as, ‘ I cannot take this freezing weather one day longer!’, ‘ how are we expected to get through this ?’and ‘how long will this last?!, are heard on the street. Scarves, mittens, hats, winter coats, boots, hot water bottles, and of course, a cup of hot tea all come into play. I feel the air and i look to the sky and I wonder…….

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there is no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.

John Ruskin