Holidays

This is my idea of trying to get organised for my holiday. Clearly it is not working. Im off to Melbourne, then over to Tasmania with my gorgeous sister and her lovely husband, then back to Melbourne for a few days, over to Adelaide, back to Alice Springs for a night with my friend Jackie and then home. Gosh Im tired already.

My 50th

These are a few of the photos from my 50th birthday. I have never felt so loved and special, even after my sister inlaw dress me in bunny ears and tail. I had an amazing night with family and friends who travelled from all over Australia.
My boys Roland and Scott did a fabulous job and worked extremely hard to make this the night of nights. The pictures above are the venue, my gold chain from the Flanagans that has a photo of my 2 boys lasered on it and the last ones are some of my family and some of the special kids in my life.
My two special boys, Kadyn and Kane helped me cut the cake.
My very good friend Annie Dejong made my signature bear which has travelled to Brisbane to have Chrissy sign it.
Chelsea did a great job of the delicious cake.
I received many other well wishes from family and friends that were unable to be with me but were definately in my heart.
Roland my son flew from Adelaide to Darwin with adopted son John then drove to TC with my other son Scott, Mum travelled from Mackay,sister Pat and husband Heinie flew from Melbourne to Alice Springs then drove 515 kls to TC, brother David and wife Beth drove from Mackay, Aunty Dot and Uncle Jim drove from Mooroopna, Aunty Marian, Uncle Fred and Catherine drove from Jimboomba, The Henwood family from James Town, Russell, Zoe my adopted daughter and Kane the adopted son from Brisbane, Trish and Charlie from Borroloola, Penny, Eden and baby Kiari drove from Darwin. Of the 6 kids that I refer to as my children 5 were able to attend. There was also a number of local friends who attended to make it a perfect night. Naturally there were those that couldnt make it and I missed having them with me. Chrissy, Beau, the Green family, Yvonne, Patrick just to name a few.
One huge highlight was my very first card from my English Aunts, Uncles and cousins.

inexpensive place mats

I made these two simple inexpensive place mats today. The pink one is simply some wrapping paper with the childs photo place in the centre and the motor bike is a peice of fabric. I have then laminated them. The only caution I would add is to not add layers as if wont laminate if it is to thick.

pay it forward

Pay It Forward From madquilters blog.
I just had to join!
The first three people to comment on this post will receive a gift from me, sometime within the next 365 days.Who knows when it will turn up, or what it will be, but rest assured, it will arrive. All you have to do is promise to make the same declaration on your blog, and send out gifts to three of your lovely readers. Easy Peasy.

saving a lost litten

this cute little kitten is staying with me why I find her a new home. I have tried to find the owners but no one has responded to my notices left around town. She is the sweetest little thing. As you can see, she loves my sewing box and bra, my little dog wants to mother her, but my poor godson doesnt know what she is and is very wary of going near her.

Do you think with the left or right side of your brain

You Are 55% Left Brained, 45% Right Brained

The left side of your brain controls verbal ability, attention to detail, and reasoning. Left brained people are good at communication and persuading others. If you're left brained, you are likely good at math and logic. Your left brain prefers dogs, reading, and quiet. The right side of your brain is all about creativity and flexibility. Daring and intuitive, right brained people see the world in their unique way. If you're right brained, you likely have a talent for creative writing and art. Your right brain prefers day dreaming, philosophy, and sports.

Are You Right or Left Brained?

what does your favorite colour say about you

What Your Favorite Color Blue Says About You:

Emotional --- Affected --- Sensitive Peaceful --- Tranquil --- Connected Spiritual --- Experimental --- Deep

What Does Your Favorite Color Say About You?

personalised journals

I have been busy making these personalised journals and address books for family and friends. I purchased plain cheap books, then covered with scrap booking papers and embelished with lace, stickers, ribbon etc. Have have turned out lovely

swaps

I recently participated in two swaps. A pink and brown swap and an Aussie swap. Both girls spoilt me rotten. Thank you janelle and Anastasia

cheers from Tennant Creek

Hello Liam. I miss you heaps. Hello Rose, Fern, James and Lilly. I cant wait to see you all. Love Josh
The house of Henwood.
Lake Maryanne. Not often full to the brim but with some help from the monsoonal rains it is very full.
And it rained, and it rained and it rained.

making my own stationary

Today I cut up strips of fabric, used two sided tape to attach it to A4 paper. Then I added some buttons and colour photocopied them to make this lovely stationary.
Next I am going to print recipes, patterns, home remedies etc on it. Once that is done I will laminate and include in gifts to family and friends

Allergy to prescription

Well here I sit feeling quite sorry for myself because I am unwell. Last night I had to get my friend Janelle to cart me off to hospital. What started off as a sore lower back turned into a very scary night. Last tuesday I started experiencing lower back pain, which I didnt think to much of. I had some anti-inflamatories so just thought I would take them for a few days. However come Monday this week the pain wasnt subsiding and I was starting to take panadol as well but nothing seemed to work. So off I went to the doctor who prescribed slow release tramadol. At the pharmacy the pharmasist asked if I had taken these drugs before and as I had not he warned me they could have side effects of vomitting etc. If any symptoms produced I should stop taking and see the doctor. Me being me who never has a reaction to anything took a pill at 9.30 am and went back to work. By 11.30 am I was feeling drousy and a bit strange so took myself home and spent the next 4 hours on the couch unable to wake myself from a deep sleep. Next started the vomitting, the later the day the worse I felt so off to the hospital I went. The hospital staff took my pulse and it was 42 beats per minute instead of 60 to 100...so next the ECG, bloods etc and an over night stay in hospital. Everytime I would nod off to sleep my pulse would go done even further to 38 beats per minute. My heart appears to be fine but I have to travel to Alice Springs to see the specialist just to be safe.I will never take a prescription again without cross examining the doctor. Appartently he could have prescribed a 4 hour dose of the same medication to see if I was going to have a reaction. PS the good news!!! No back pain for 24 hours. Its back now but I think I will just suffer it

We really are a lucky country

How lucky am I. I have friends Tracy and Peter Henwood in Jamestown in South Australia about 1800kls away. Tracy rang to tell me mutual friends from Tennant Creek, Janelle and Brian had visited with her for a hour or so on their way home from holidays. Tracy has sent some bottled fruit that they have preserved home for me with Janelle and Brian. In the past I have also received home made jam which was delicious. This morning I got a phone call from another lot of friends Trish and Charlie in Borroloola near the Gulf of Carpentaria about 800 kilometres away. Borroloola is a very popular fishing spot. Anyway Trish rang to say Charlie had been fishing and caught a Baramundi and she was sending it down to Tennant Creek for me on a plane that was leaving within the hour and could I be at the airport to pick it. This is asking the girl that lives in the middle of the desert, where fresh means frozen bread, where the only fresh thing is air and where the only place to go fishing was with a pack of cards. Could I be at the airport !!!! So there I was when Alex the pilot landed at 10.45 am with my freshly caught, beautifully filleted fish. And just to top it off there is enough for 8 dinners for me....am I sharing, not on your Nellie. lol

Creating my blog

This is me creating my blog, after my friend mad quilter had introduced me to her site. I am now officially addicted. It is great meeting new people, showing photos of my life to family and friends and showing off my craft. I love blogs. Blog is the new man in my life.

chrissy presents

Christmas time was a very exciting time for me. I got some wanderful presents from my friends the Henwoods. All made by the mummy

A Teddy for my Godson

I decided to try my hand at teddy bear making so I can give my godson his very first teddy. I got this as a quilt and with lots of assistance from my friend Janelle have been able to complete it. And yes I am hook and am going to try and make some more as soon as Janelle returns from holidays

sweet potato

Living in the harsh Northern territory climate growing plants is an on going battle. This is my very unusual sweet potato. Not quite sure what happened