Monthly Archives: September 2008

Our waterways – the rubbish tip of the urban jungle?

Posted on September 30, 2008 by admin

Earlier this week, I found myself wandering along the banks of the Brisbane River. It was a pleasantly warm spring day and there were families out enjoying everything that South Bank has to offer – the pools, the grassy picnic … Continue reading →

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Potential energy

Posted on September 28, 2008 by admin

I think I have contracted a nasty virus – it’s called biting off more than you can chew! When I first moved here six years ago, the block was in appalling shape. My other half had already bought the land … Continue reading →

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Change in perspective

Posted on September 27, 2008 by admin

Pensive cat or cranky cat? Two photos taken around 30 seconds apart – basically long enough for him to realise that his photo had indeed been taken and glare at that pesky human with the camera. Night time shot, lights … Continue reading →

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Bubble wrap is nothing to fear

Posted on September 23, 2008 by admin

One of our members on All For Women is currently having a problem with her cat being a pest and jumping up onto her kitchen bench. She’s currently after suggestions on how to curb her kitty’s habit – personally I … Continue reading →

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Getting rewarded for sustainable home design

Posted on September 21, 2008 by admin

The most cost effective way of having a sustainable home is implementing green alternatives during the building process itself. If you’re looking at building a house in the not too distant future, it is worthwhile taking a look at the … Continue reading →

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Any port in a storm

Posted on September 21, 2008 by admin

Last night, we had the biggest electrical storm come through my area which coincided rather unfortunately with the same night that my sister had made plans to go to QPAC at Southbank to see My Fair Lady. Around 6pm or … Continue reading →

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Sticks and stones will break my bones….

Posted on September 20, 2008 by admin

But nasty names won’t hurt me, so there’s no harm in fulfilling rah’s request to play the name game. Porn star name (first pet, first street where you lived): Sambo Fenlon (yeah that’s ultra smexy!) Rock star name (favourite pet, … Continue reading →

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Screw-up Tuesday Strikes Again!

Posted on September 16, 2008 by admin

Ikea and I have a bit of a love/hate relationship. I love looking at their products in the catalogue and imagining what would work well in this house. I must love Ikea because despite my deep desire to thrash the … Continue reading →

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Ever wondered what writer's block looks like?

Posted on September 15, 2008 by admin

I’ve decided to apply for another job and I thought I’d share my progress with the application with you all so I took a screenshot of my work on it so far. Yeah, it’s going really great. Who am I … Continue reading →

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It’s good to be a lush!

Posted on September 14, 2008 by admin

No I’m not an alcoholic, nor am I condoning that sort of behaviour. But I am a HUGE fan of Lush products. You can find Lush stores in countries all across the globe, not to mention here in Australia as … Continue reading →

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