I had to look through the archives a little to see if there was a photo of me, with a smile. But, as I am generally behind the camera, there wasn't any to choose from! So I looked back through, and I found one of Rosie, with big rosy red cheeks with a great smile!
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You can just seen in this photo, the bedside tables. These are made from recycled timbers, and we got them some years ago. They're actually quiet heavy as well, as they're hardwood!
There is plenty of room in them, I have mainly undies and so forth, whilst on L's side (still with her things untouched) is some scarf's, books etc...
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For the most part, my neighbourhood is pretty good... Yeah sure, there are some 'idiots' about the place, we all have them, but it is a really good suburb in general! It is in almost the geographical centre of Sydney, and nearby Parramatta is seen as the centre of Sydney anyway! It is a multicultural municipality, largely Lebanese I would say, but a lot of traditional Heritage listed homes.
Our house, although built in 1927, would be nearly one of the older homes in the immediate area, and certainly in my street!
Now, the 'tough' part of the neighbourhood, and again we all have these, is that we all have some inconsiderate people. Here is a classic example...
BUT, the funny thing is was that I had my motorbike, the car behind mine was blocking THEIR driveway, and the car in front of my car, was blocking the neighbours driveway!!! Fools!
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In 2007, we went to the UN Climate Change Conference in Nusa Dua, Bali. As part of theta, we had Army, Police, a driver and a tour guide to look after us. On day, we went on a tour to the north, past Kerobokan jail, up to Bali Botanic Gardens, Kintamani volcano, terraced rice paddies and to the Floating Temple in Kertha Gosa. But, along the way, we stopped at a roadside fruit stall, and the fruit looked simply amazing...
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In 2010, when I went to Europe for the 2nd ETS in France, I also visited Florence and Rome. I also had the opportunity to go UP to the top of the Duomo. For the most part, it was pretty narrow, dark and a little steep, but the last third was very steep. The view from the top though, overlooking Florence, was WELL worth the pain!
Likewise, in Rome, the trip UP to the top of St Peters was equally (if not more) difficult! Again, and apart from the rain, the view was magnificent, and one that I will remember for a very long time... I will have to do it again, but every time I've been to Rome, 3 times now, its bloody well rained!!!
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Today was another trip to the Dentist for the second, of three, root canal treatments. It all started a week and a bit ago, a pain in the tooth, a lack of sleep and so on, and on that Monday, TWO trips to the Dentist. This is, in itself a miracle given I had an awful experience when I was growing up... But, here is a pic of the two metal probes in the root canal, measuring the depth and that they have to be the same...
But, if reference to something I am listening to, well at the dentist, I had my iPhone with my music library playing, whilst on gas, and the song I really like at the moment is "We Are Young" by FUN and featuring Janelle Monae.
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Hmm... I had a little difficulty in what I wanted to do for this one, but, I was cleaning out my wallet the other day, and I found 5 Chinese Dollars and 10 Malaysian Ringitts! Not that I think it would be that much AUD...
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Normally, for morning tea, I have a coffee and a toasted sandwich from the cafe near work. But this morning, I felt for something a little different... So, it was an Apple & Rhubarb Crumble... It was very tasty!
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Sydney, in my opinion, offers some of the best photography at night, with the Harbour Bridge and Opera House dominating the skyline of course... But, looking across Farm Cove from Mrs Macquaries Point or Fleet Steps, the city skyline offers some great reflections on the water.
Similarly, on the Thames in London, the London Eye and the London Museum also offer a great view.
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Ok, this was a bit of a 'no brainer' for me, cause what do I like thats green...? Lawns and Gardens!! So I went out after mowing the lawns, and I shot some of my front lawn (macro style) which has a predominant Buffalo (Stenotaphrum secondatum) coverage. There is a bit of Couch and Kikuyu as well :( !
I also ventured into the side garden where the Seaside Daisy (Erigeron glaucas) is going slightly rampant - so it may need removal ALL together!!
And in the front bed, where the Roses are, I spotted this little fella budding up...
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