I went to the Markets today, and came away empty-handed. Isn't that sad. I had a moment to myself and I didn't shop?! What's wrong with me. Then I realised that it probably wasn't me, but what was on offer. I give you exhibit A: Now who thinks of selling a second-hand bed pan? More... Continue Reading →
Money matters – Large family style!
If Datsun's were currency, I have just bought a washing machine that cost me two Datsuns. (From Facebook Status 28/4/09) When I went through high school the car of choice was a Datsun 120Y, it would set you back around five hundred dollars. Ever since then, and I don’t know how this eventuated, it has... Continue Reading →
Because smiles are infectious…
Because smiles are infectious... Smiling yet? I am.
Listen, about your cat…
I must have something stamped on me somewhere. Something that attracts trouble and weirdness to me? I was doing the school run this morning, and was heading home with the three little ones when a cat decides to commit suicide under my car. Quick as lighting the bugger just leap from the bushes on the side... Continue Reading →
Senior Citizen Basic Training Camp
I've dragged this over from an old journal (Dec09), just for keeps - enjoy 🙂 I will probably drag lot's more over in time. Senior Citizens' - there is a reason they are called that. I used to work in a shop, many moons ago, and in that time I saw some fairly scary senior... Continue Reading →
Travelling with kids – things I have learned.
This is what a large family looks like on holiday. Bit of a crowd aren't we. Here we are at Lake Conjola on the south coast of NSW, last February. From left to right we have Tom, 3 week old Charlie unseen in the pram, Austin peeking out in the middle, Henry in the back seat with... Continue Reading →
Communication cross-roads.
Thomas is our 10-year-old son and he is autistic. That sounds a bit like an introduction at an AA meeting doesn't it - Hi my name is Tom and I'm an Autistic. But hey if the kid could say that he'd be in a much better place in the world right now. And I wouldn't... Continue Reading →