Chop Wood, Carry Water...

" It's A Fundamental Task "

2008-05-17T02:56:00.000-07:00

I am soooooo boring I can't think of anything to write about.

I did enrol for two Adult Education courses today. One for making hot chocolate ( yes sounds simple but you learn to make hot chili chocolate and more...) the other is for printmaking. I have this vision of working on some great pagan images and nature images from wood blocks and lino cuts...I sort of remember doing this in uni, but need a little inspiration and reminder.

I am NOT missing Ebay...I am glad to have a reading life back, and though I am missing the dosh, I am happy pottering away on www.oztion.com.au

Anyway, have finally bought the original Wicker Man on dvd, though something tells me we probably have a copy of it already that I forgot about in the dvd cupboard....oops.

As I said, I am boring, so wherever you are, whichever country you live in, have a brilliant night.

SEV

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" Thunder & The Moon "

2008-05-16T03:33:00.000-07:00

It's all about the weather, but on our way to town this morning Little Severina and I were driving through the fog and the sun was behind it, burning red, and despite all the shit politics and corruption in Tasmania, I did think how glad I am that our family live here,

I am also glad that we have holidays on two weeks, I am so over teaching drama and music ! Time to free my time up a lot I think !

Am reading " Firechild " about Maxine Sanders, the " witch queen ". I can't put it down, I am quite a fan of autobiographies. I am also reading a fiction book called " Pagan Nun ". It has the most amazing cover. Into the old hot chocolate ( 99% fat free of course ) as if that makes any difference, and having my old man away working down south, well it's a bit lonely once Little Severina has gone to bed, no matter.

I seem to have a problem with magazines, they breed so prolifically and I can't give them away s I love them, but am running out of space. I read English Country Living and Period Living, as well as US Country Living and Australia Country Style as well as Spellcraft and Spheres and my camphor chest is bursting at the seams..no matter...I think I'll look for an old travelling trunk to use as a " feature " and storage chest ! Oh I am sooooooooo boring !

" Snap Out Of It Gladys, We've Got Work To Do "

2008-05-15T02:47:00.000-07:00

One thing I have noticed about the place we live right now is that it is very very foggy on a morning and an evening, when other places are not.

I love fog.

I am not so keen on driving in it, but I like being in it and looking at it.

So on the way home tonight, I began thinking back to when I was 14/15. I spent a lot of time in Germany, and I remember being dropped in the middle of nowhere with a group of chums to walk to the disco which was also in the middle of nowhere.

Like many I am sure, I spent a lot of my teenage years semi-pissed, often moreso. Especially when I was away from home, overseas with people older than me. I remember wearing my black suede long fringed cowboy jacket and lots of dark make-up.

I also remember being in a German boy's bedroom, Marcel Ahlborn was his name, and he said " fog " pointing out of the window as he said it. I misheard him and thought he said " fuck " and it took me a moment to realise he wasn't about to leap on me, but was merely chatting politely about the weather.

Anyway, I love fog.

" You Limp Wristed Sallies Are Getting In my Way "

2008-05-14T02:53:00.000-07:00

Aah I feel tired, but my Ebay list is down to 13 items to complete before I am done....this is good, a feeling of getting my life back. I have even finished a book....I really let my reading slide since Ebay took over my life....I have three on the go right now...it's ace.

We watched " Atonement " last night, and both His Lordship and I were sobbing...it was great, very true to the book and, not surprisingly directed by the author of the book. I recommend it to all.

I am on the verge of the next big thing. I am going back to University next year to do my second bachelor's degree. I had the shittest day last Monday and I thought " that's it ", so long as HL is supportive and I can still pay my way ( I have been saving for a while now ) I am doing it. Even more exciting, when I rung the course adviser, she told me that because I have an education degree I can complete it in 2 years instead of 4, and can enter at 3rd year instead of 1st. So what am I going back to school to do.....well social working initially followed by psychology, I am going to be a psychologist and I couldn't be happier.

Teaching has run the course I have been travelling this last 15 years and it's time to move on.

YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

So all I need now is a duffle coat and satchel !

" Careful Dialling Saves Time "

2008-05-12T04:42:00.000-07:00

We have been watching re-runs of " The Sweeney ". It's ok, quite enjoyable, and John Thaw had lovely eyes....I had a lovely mother's day yesterday. My girl made me a bracelet at school and the funniest card with a photo of her dressed up as a Nanna with a wig on...a blond one at that, looked good with her dark colouring. Then His Lordship bought me " Hetty Wainthropp Investigates ".

My mum and dad and sister came for lunch and I had three glasses of wine and got a thick head. But it was nice. I had a fleeting moment of thinking " I wonder how many more mother's days I'll have with my mum ". But I had to put it out of my head because I would have gone on a downward spiral and that's just shit. I don't want to think about my parents going anywhere else....I have had a lot of shit thoughts recently, it's all down to my grey hair reminding me I am on the cusp of 40, well 37....I have a headache now...I should know better !

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" Get Your Hands Off Me You Fairy "

2008-05-09T15:13:00.000-07:00

I think it's all a bit funny really. Since I decided to give up selling on Ebay I have had the biggest month ever ! I can't believe how much I have sold. However, I have also had no life either getting all the work done, when I get home from work and after having spent some time with my family....so something has to give, I think it will have to be Ebay for a while at the very least....after a time when I have regained my life back I may list one or two things, but the fact still remains...Ebay are rip off merchants fees-wise and also feedback-wise so maybe I will leave them forever.

I am sorry to go on about this, as to most of you I am sure you are thinking, why is this even worth bothering about...but to me, it has been a big part of my life for ages, I love what I do for others, but I just feel ripped off by them, and so short of time to do anything else...anyway, am going to have a coffee and a bagel and enjoy a rare Saturday at home.

Love to you all, wherever you are,
The Little Witch )0(

" Never Mind Love, See If You Can Rustle Up A Garibaldi "

2008-05-09T03:57:00.001-07:00

Top Sex Symbol List as of 9th of May, 2008. ( Present Lover and Soul Mate excluded as this goes without saying ).

1. Rufus Wainwright.
2. Philip Glenister aka Gene Hunt ( see above ) OMG, what is going on here ? A blonde ! I have lewd thoughts about him !

Oh and I did dream about Loudon Wainwright the third last night, not that I find him attractive, but at least half of his genes are in Rufus....so it's not all bad.

I am a bimbo !

" Oh Dr Lincoln, My Head Needs Shrinkin' "

2008-05-05T04:42:00.000-07:00

I am wading through the last 35 items I have sold on Ebay and then it's " bye bye ". Damn it I feel free !

" Men Reading Fashion Magazines..."

2008-05-04T03:21:00.000-07:00

I have truly been dissatisfied with the capitalist bastards who are Ebay and Paypal for a while now, and after their latest decisions, I am leaving Ebay for www.oztion.com.au permanently.

The owner of paypal is so rich he has been able to build his own spaceship, so that in mind, I am aghast and horrified that Ebay have decided to only allow paypal as their sole payment method from hereon.

Paypal have bad fees, and after Ebay have taken theirs you do really work for peanuts !

I think that is just stupidly greedy.

They want to own everything it seems. Imagine if everyone were told which bank they had to bank with ?

On top of that, now sellers are not allowed to leave negative or neutral feedback for a buyer. This sucks, because I have met so goddess-awful buyers, mean spirited, goalpost changing assholes, not many but some and I don't think the transaction should be all about whether they paid you or not... oh hang on this is Ebay, money IS the only thing that matters...

This may sound like I am mean spirited but I am cross. I hate companies telling me " things are for my own good " when it is a blatant lie !

This I may take less, I may do less work, but my integrity is intact !

More's the better for oztion....if you sign up, say I sent you, I am severina1971
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"Oh What A World My Parents Gave Me "

2008-04-25T04:01:00.000-07:00

Hello and happy ANZAC Day. Personally I love ANZAC Day, because there is an unspoken " niceness " with people that is often missing on other days. There is a real sense of " togetherness ", everyone smiles at each other and is so much more respectful than on other days.

We got out of the car and began to walk to where the parade was and I immediately burst into tears. I am always so emotional on these days. When I see the Vietnam Vets, I am a total mess ! Also too the old men, I sob and sob and sob.....then when we sing " Advance Australia Fair " well off I go again.

I am sat here with a glass of Ninth Island Pinot ( I don't drink ) but my brother brought it and I thought, well why not...all very civilised....the rain is pelting down ( even better )...I quite fancy some gum drops ice cream too ! Maybe will go get some in a second.

I have just bought 36 Roofy badges from some reason...compulsive Rufus purchases I guess...more later got some spell weaving to do.....

"Help "

2008-04-21T13:44:00.000-07:00

I DIDN'T LOOK AT SOME COMMENT SOMEONE LEFT ME AND PUT IT ON THE BLOG. CAN SOMEONE TELL ME HOW TO REMOVE THE COMMENTS.

"Magnus "

2008-04-21T03:20:00.000-07:00

Weird ! We have three cats. Fritz, Scout and Audrey.

Scout has been missing for several days. So last night His Lordship and I were sat watching
" Life on Mars " when we heard this weird meowing at the window. Neither of us recognised the meow, so we trotted off to the window, and who should be there but a very furry and big pawed grey and white tom, a bit like the one pictured.

In he came, let us pick him up, cuddle him, sit on our laps. He sprawled out in front of the fire, and became very comfy, very quickly.

" Welcome Magnus ".

But where is Scout ?

And why when one large tom cat disappears, does another appear ?

We live in the middle of no-where.

Where is Scout ? Who is Magnus ?

What is the universe trying to tell us ?

Answers on a postcard please !

Meow !

" A Place To Rest And Forget Yourself.... "

2008-04-19T21:55:00.000-07:00

Two weeks ago when I went for day surgery was an interesting time. I fully expected to basically sit down and have the plastic surgeon just remove what had to be removed. Instead I was put in a little white room, made to strip off, put on a robe, get under the covers and lay for a while before being wheeled on the bed to the operating room.

I had about 2 hours to wait after arriving at 7:00 am during which time I listened on my ipod touch to Medwyn Goodall and my darling Rufus.

It was the first time in so long that I could lay there and simply not worry about anything. I didn't have to be anywhere, doing anything, except doing what I was doing there in that white room. Suffice to say I did enjoy myself. Kind of odd to enjoy yourself in hospital but I did.

I also enjoyed the nurse's face when she asked me what religion I was..she said she'd heard of Wiccan but didn't really know what it meant. I said " Well basically I'm a dirt worshipper who dances naked under the moon ". Funny eh, in a Catholic hospital !!

Anyway, I love my plastic surgeon. He is South African, and whilst he is not cute at all, there is something about him that's quite magnetic ( NO not his bank account ).

So do I need a boob job now ? No I don't ! There's one part of my anatomy that's perfect !

" I ain't a soft and saccharine wannabe "

2008-04-18T01:12:00.000-07:00

My wasp sting is humungous ! My arms are like " dinner lady central ". Hahaa.

My boy came back from Melbourne today, he looked very smart when we met for tea. Hair, very cool, moustache and beard, very Conquistador, top, very black and fitted, yummy.

I do not like it much when he is away from us. We are still as scarily in love as we were when we first met, I mean the second time round, not when he was 13 and I was 5. When I was 30 and he 38. I love being in love. I have had a lot of boyfriends, and funnily enough I did laugh when I found out that one I had a " dangerous liaison " with is now embroiled at the centre of a current, well spoken about Tasmanian government scandal. I have some uber dirt on him relating to his weird, theatrical, Frank West type sexual proclivities....but hey....who am I to spill the dirt !
I'll save the fact I had to climb out of a window to escape from him one late night for a more useful and opportune time.

Just call me Monica.

"My Phone's On Vibrate For You "

2008-04-17T03:32:00.000-07:00

I keep being weird and bursting into song for no reason. I have been working on one or two Rufus songs on the piano, and even though I am female, English/Australian and bat for both teams, instead of male, Canadian and gay, I do fancy myself as a bit of a female Roofy. Sad and pitiful...but I love him. My opening to " Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk " is very convincing...

I got stung by a wasp today. The second time in my life. I put my elbow on it ( didn't know it was there ) and stiiiing ! The last time I did it, I was five and I put my palm on one ( and stiiiing ! ) same thing.

Gosh I am boring.

My Ebay auctions have been going nuts recently. I am very shocked. I always charged low prices as I wanted to help people, BUT the lower priced stuff seems to stick around and the higher priced stuff is leaping off the e-shelves...I'm not complaining, but find it unusual.

I should go and iron the little baebes school uniform. Then I should go to bed to fantasize about Rufus and his Lordship and me !!! Hahahahaha ! Last time anything like that happened it wasn't with Rufus...but it was in North America....

Ooo-eer !

" Women In Dressing Gowns "

2008-04-15T05:05:00.001-07:00

A dear and beloved chum of mine e-mailed today. She asked me to let her know when we thought we might have another baby, so she and her chap could do similar and our babies could be friends. I thought that a top idea, but then she went on to say we could both be " mummies in our muu muus "...and that is what got me.

What a mighty fine idea. I could just see dearest M and myself, boobs everywhere and new baebes in arms, rocking around the Gravelly in our muu muus....I must let her know....I am up for that !

Also too.....HIS LORDSHIP IN MULTI-TASKING SENSATION...

Today his Lordship told me he had finally been able to multi-task. Excited by this admission I requested how he had established this fact... apparently he can now sit in bed....... drink a cup of tea....AND eat a biscuit AT THE SAME TIME !!

I am so proud.

" It's Using The Plumbing "

2008-04-12T05:02:00.001-07:00

This image is tooooo tiny to show the beautifulness therein !

Anyway, I digress....I am sat on the couch with little babe, Dixon, Naboo and Audrey. My teeth are furry, have been a piggywig all day ! We made a step today, out of stones we three collected from the garden. It was a quiet family day today..after a night of super-loud rain..I am boring !

" and indeed an irresponsible, geo-political attitude "

2008-04-10T20:22:00.001-07:00

I thought I'd lost my keys again today ! I hadn't, but did have a panic in the interim. Nice helpful colleagues showed suitable empathy, one going so far as to say she'd " give me hers to get a copy of ". If I had. The dragon lady's reputation is big, and there was no way I was going to her again with a tale of lost keys.

I am trying not to curse myself, but I got a new lanyard which broke, thus keys came a tumblin' from my neck, so I tied them to my trousers, the hook near the pocket, it came loose. I think the universe is trying to tell me something...I am being so careful I promise.

I had a card reading last week, indications of another child were suggested, interestingly, since the day before I had the strongest feeling that another one was waiting on us....am sitting with the thought for a while....

Ok better go and do some Drama Teaching...Grade Eights !

" Let Me Sleep "

2008-04-10T02:05:00.000-07:00

Oh I DID NOT want to wake up this morning !

I was having the most gorgeous, erotic ( not sexual ) dream about my darling RUFUS. Oooh !

We were in a hotel room, it had a partition and a work colleague was round the corner, we sneaked round one side of the hotel room. We were snogging against a wall, out of sight and laughing quietly.

But it wasn't sex, it was the running of my hands through his thick lustrous brown hair, his hands on my cheeks and the looking into each other's eyes, and the knowledge that this beautiful gay man was making out with me. ME !!!!!! How did I manage that ?

There was also a large bowl of handmade chocolates by us too !

I can't capture the delicacy and sensuality of the dream in words, I can only slip back into the memory of it. I woke up feeling refreshed, but sorry to have had to have the dream cut short.

I told His Lordship and he exclaimed how I am a woman of simple tastes. Rufus and chocolate...hahahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

" Steve Kons By Name..Steve Kons By Nature "

2008-04-09T00:48:00.000-07:00

My face is carved up, but I am pleased with it.

I told all the children His Lordship and I had been fencing and I hadn't been wearing a mask. They all believed me ! Hahahaa.

" Bye-bye Moley "

2008-04-06T04:07:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow I am going to hospital for day surgery. I am having a mole removed from my face and arm, lest they should develop into something heinous.

I am not remotely nervous, but I am happy about getting a day off work and having lunch with my man.

I am not keen at getting up at 5:30 though !

I have just washed Naboo. He decided to go swimming in the dam and as well as smelling like pond, he also has an orange tide mark across him. He is now dozing on the settee, and avoiding all eye contact with me ( heinous woman ). I am thirsty and peckish, I should go to bed, but as usual, the ( totem ) night owl that I am doesn't want to !

" Midwyche On A Sunday Morning "

2008-04-05T17:17:00.000-07:00

It's one of those days when all is right with the world.

I feel very happy this morning. Is it a good night's sleep ? Is it the Native American drumming ritual I took part in last night ? is it my beautiful daughter singing to herself or my lovely man planing wood ? Is it the cold but sunny morning ? Is it a realisation that I am GRATEFUL for a wonderful life ? Is it the tarot reading I had yesterday too ?

Most likely it is all of the above !

I am lucky, I am grateful and I am prosperous.

" Here's What I KNow About The Keys "

2008-04-01T01:33:00.000-07:00

Here's what I know about the keys !

I had them at the start of period 2, because I used them to let another teacher into his room. I did not open my own classroom door as my class went to the computer room, which I opened with the keys.

I locked the computer room door and before the end of the lesson we all walked down to the normal classroom, which I unlocked.

We spent 10 minutes in there 'til the bell went.

It is after this, I can't remember if I locked the classroom door, which I usually do. I then went to the canteen and to the detention room. So somewhere between E block and when I realised they had gone ( lunch ).

I didn't hear a cling as if they dropped out. I had a nice class so am not sure they would have been pinched. I know I had them in the school...so logic tells me they were lost there. I have looked everywhere and asked everyone....something tells me theft...though I don't know how as they were in my bag and my bag stays with me closely at all times !

Oh well :)

" Calling All Psychics & Intuits Please "

2008-03-30T22:55:00.000-07:00

I know what helpful and clever bunch you all are, so I am asking for some psychic and intuitive help. Before Easter I lost my work keys, and even though I apologised profusely, the bursar at work continues to get cross with me and bag me out.

*****

That's ok, not my worry, I didn't do it on purpose and have a feeling they may have been stolen anyway, something I couldn't avoid...anyway, could any of my psychic and intuitive readers please let me know what they think ? Where they might be, or where to look, if there's any point etc etc....you can post or mail me at midwyche@mac.com

Many thanks all xxx

I have exhausted all my own possibilities...but the bursar can just get over it !

" It's A Luscious Bed Of Watercress "

2008-03-30T01:53:00.000-07:00

Things I am grateful for today.

1. That the three day 70th birthday fest for my mother is over...I am not a party animal and I am tired !

2. That his lordship was able to clean off the oil from the toilet wall that spat from the oil burner onto the new paint.

3. That we don't have an annoying " baby on board " sticker on our car. I hate them, it doesn't make me drive more safely because I drive safely in this first place.

4. That our 4 year old doesn't have her ears pierced. Seeing small children with their ears pierced drives me NUTS ! Child abuse ! Vomit-inducing !

5. Happy for the clean bedding on the bed.

6. For a large supply of Pepsi Max in the larder.

7. For being a great " crimper ". See " the Mighty Boosh ". Bouncy bouncy...ooh such a good time !

8. For the erotic dream I had starring me and Noel Fielding the other night ! Oooh nice hair !

9. For my people.

10. For the fact that our three pigs who escaped this morning, went back into their home easily without drama !

Nigh night !

" Seasons May Change But they Hold Wildflowers "

2008-03-24T17:51:00.000-07:00

It's now Tuesday and I have only just recovered from our party on Sunday.

It's not a case of me getting drunk or anything, I don't actually drink, though this day I did have 3 boutique beers over a long period of hours so..I don't know if this makes me a drinker...most likely not :)

Anyway we spent all day setting up, I made festive Mabon/ Ostara decorations with Japanese maple leaves, we played mediaeval music, got the food, including the food for vegetarians, plenty of grog, we all had a little worry there wasn't enough food or grog, ( hahahahahahaaaa ), organised seating ( seating no issue these days with the arrival of our new outdoor furniture ), I even wore a frock and put a little face paint on !

It was a great party.

People even brought us presents, which I didn't expect. These included a life size wooded crocodile that I have been pining for, a Victorian doll, a beautiful vase, wildflowers, wine, a mosaic sculpture...I was overwhelmed ! To be honest I didn't think many would come as it was Easter day, but they did...it was great !

The kids went in the spa, had a great time together...no fighting...we may also have got a new couple of adults together, bit who deserve a nice lover, hopefully each other....and we cemented friendships..but ooh I am tired.

So last night we couldn't move for tiredness and had to go out for a curry to re-charge..I love this time of year, much more than Christmas....

...and this morning it has rained, super ace !

" White Rabbits "

2008-03-22T03:33:00.000-07:00

Sorry I have been so crap recently at posting, but it boils down to the fact that I can't seem to find time, which boils down to the fact that I am making excuses as how hard is it to find ten minutes to post.

I guess I am just making it hard.

Well, Autumn is upon us and I seem to be making altars everywhere I go. One on the living room table, one even in the toilet. I keep finding interesting bits of foliage and working outward from there.

I love Autumn. I certainly like Autumn better that Christmas. I love a crisp morning with a fresh plunger coffee on the back step ( well table and chairs actually ). Speaking of table and chairs, we bought nine tables and seventeen chairs the other day. Friends of ours were getting rid of them, all brand new, imported from overseas and we didn't want to see them going for tuppence in the auctions, so we took them. It's a good thing we have 40 acres I guess...and a big Easter party tomorrow.

We put up an Easter tree yesterday with wooden animals and eggs on it, well on a large branch of silver birch and I have put Morgaine's Easter treats from Easter bunny under it...how cute !

Life seems to be all about experiences right now, simple family experiences, and I for one am loving it...along with the music of Gryphon, YES and darling Rufy xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hope I can find another ten soon. Love You ALL !

WE HATE GUNNS THEY CUT DOWN TREES POISON THE AIR AND RAPE OUR LANDS !

2008-03-11T03:04:00.000-07:00

AGAINST THE PULP MILL TEE SHIRTS

If you are against the mill or any form of corruption in Tasmania and would like to wear this on your chest, please go to http://www.cafepress.com/buy/pulp+mill/-/cfpt_667%3afHBa__DB_________bRH_P___e/source_searchBox/x_17/y_11

I hate the corruption in Tasmania, a land that I love....might even wear mine for work !

" They're Pissin' On Our Children's Fate...for Silver & Gold .."

2008-02-26T16:59:00.000-08:00

http://tasmaniantimes.com/index.php?/weblog/article/they-arrest-angels-in-tasmania/

Please check out the above link and goddess save the trees !

Thought For The Day

2008-02-23T00:00:00.000-08:00

Let the light of truth burn brightly, may the light of love illuminate our paths, may hope and kindness be reborn, may all those who suffer find solace, may we all live a blessed life.

" Gissy Gowns I have Known ".

2008-02-21T15:55:00.000-08:00

When I was a child, I had a dressing gown that used to belong to my sister. My sister is 12 years older than me and when she grew too old and tall for it, I said I wanted it. I then wore it for years until it was literally a rag. I remember it, it was cobalt blue.

When I finally got rid of it, it was so short, threadbare and covered in weird rips and a Coke patch that I had GLUED on !

Classy.

I loved that dressing gown and I was always rather proud that we got so much wear out of it, as when my parents bought it for Donna in the early 70s, it was very expensive.

So, it's not without a big smile that I see our daughter is doing the same thing. She has a dressing gown that we bought for her when she was still quite a bald little thing. At that time it fitted perfectly.

I did mention that perhaps she might like to wear the other dressing gown we have for her that fits, a sort of Obi-Wan Kenobi affair, with sexy pagan hood.

But no. She will not part with her hot pink and butterfly detailed " gissy ".

Her arms dangle from the cuffs like Oliver Twist ( before he became wealthy ) it's practically waist length, instead of ankle length, but she will not part with it.

Dammnit, I'm proud !

" ...and press into fresh tortillas "

2008-02-21T02:31:00.000-08:00

Today we have had satellite installed, which whilst better than Telstra is still pricey enough, but, well I hate Telstra so it is an improvement.

We have acquired 3 pigs since I last wrote, Martha-Mae, Snowball and Napoleon. As well as these three beautiful pinkies we have a new 4 year old cat, a Siamese called Audrey. We are rapidly turning into a zoo, but this is great, I love animals...I wonder who will turn up to us next !

I have been using the waxing and almost full moon a lot recently. My bay leaf tree has been going nuts for me. We have bay leaves everywhere in the house, the phone, the computers and I feel a definite change in the air. Have felt a little confused recently about work, I don't know how long I should stay on leave for. I budgeted really well over the holidays so that we would have enough to tide us over whilst on leave, but a few unforeseen expenses arrived and now I want work, lots of it ! I keep having moments of up and down, too much caffeine doesn't help most likely !

Our home life and relationship is brilliant however, so when I get all career confused, I simply think, well it's ok, I have I and M and all feels peaceful again !

I am totally obsessed with the DVDs of Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall right now. Basic story : London ex chef moves to Dorset to downsize and live semi-self sufficiently. He cheffed in London, got sacked, writes for the newspaper and does a few other groovy and circle-of-life type natural things, he is very inspiring. As a downsizer myself, I feel connection to his way of life. M loves the DVDs too, she is learning a lot about living in tune with nature through watching them. I am very proud our daughter actually likes something that I consider educational moreso than ABC kids ! She doesn't watch any TV as we don't have reception here anyway !

She is a great kid !

" Tears of a mama "

2008-02-07T15:38:00.001-08:00

My baby started school today.

Boo hoo !

No, no need for tears, she was very excited. She looks very smart in her uniform ! She likes it too, though am not sure if she'll still like it when she's 12 and in Grade six .

Happy days !

" He's Very Clean "

2008-02-07T15:27:00.000-08:00

The thing that struck me about darling Rufus in the flesh, was how clean he was ! Even after an hour playing and singing, he seemed to sparkle. Was he good ? Damn right he was ! OMG, I was in ecstasy the whole way through the show, mainly because of the fact that of all the famous people I have met, he did NOT disappoint. Shaking his hand and telling him I thought he was funny was great too. I still love him.

This is a first, because as I think I have said before, whenever I meet a famous person, I am inevitably disappointed and don't like them afterwards. The other top outcome of the show was that he played ALL my favourite songs, which either makes me predictable or lucky.

Coupled with superb company, a terrific tea, and the suit that looked exactly the way I wanted it to and I was a happy thirty something.

Now, all I have to do is come back down to earth....

Have a wonderful day wherever on the planet you may be and whoever you may be...

" 6 more sleeps "

2008-01-30T19:44:00.000-08:00

'til I go to see my darlin' Rufus....my knees knock together at the thought !

I can't wait, but in a way I can wait, 'cos the anticipation is the thing. I haven't had a " thing " for any other famous person since The Mission in 1986, even though I do like and admire, very much a few other folks.

I also have a thing about vintage images and postcards at the moment and am making a collection, bit by bit.....gotta love history !

PS Does anyone know how to get rid of underline as I can't seem to find it here in the normal place !!!?

" I Dream Of Rufus "

2008-01-23T18:11:00.000-08:00

I would love to get my hands on this one....

It's a bit of a worry. With only two weeks to go before I see Rufus, I am having erotic dreams about him. I can't wait. I know it's so bimboish of me, but I love him . Ha, ha !

" My New Blog "

2008-01-17T18:10:00.001-08:00

Please check it out at http://84kilo-wakeup-call.blogspot.com

I will be writing honestly and truthfully here ! I will only be writing about my health and weight issues, if this does not interest you, then go no further.

I welcome any comments, and if the comments are rude I will simply ignore them ...

I have no room in my life for negativity or from people in the past who wish to say " they've heard it all before..." so what if you have ?

I love myself whatever size, I simply want to be healthy again and have some jeans that fit me.

Thanks to all lovely people who do not judge.

" Welcome to the ever expanding menagerie "

2008-01-15T19:14:00.000-08:00

Here's a few pictures showing our animal friends...we have a new injured bandicoot, as of this morning, will let you know how he goes...

One of Midwyche Farm's platypus..

The mother of Martha, and Martha and her siblings..

Dickson seeks sanctuary with Reeco !

Dickson Bainbridge looks innocent...

Naboo and Dickson-Bainbridge play rough and tumble.

" Emergency Slippers "

2008-01-13T17:00:00.000-08:00

We bought a pig yesterday. She hasn't come home with us yet as she has another three weeks with her mum, but we paid the deposit and named her, " Martha ". She is a miniature pig, which if you ask me is a little misleading as miniature pigs still grow up to be quite big, just not monstrous huge...you can train them like dogs too, so that's a bit exciting.

Naboo also has a little brother, a Jack Russell, the squire bought to be a chum for my Naboo. The squire named his dog " Dickson " and he is like a little piglet himself at the moment. The people we got him from said he was six weeks old, but we think they were fibbing. His eyes are STILL milky as if they haven't been open long, and when the squire went to collect him the whole house including the puppies were in such a state grossness and filth. I question people who don't care for their animals, just see them as a money maker. He is much better off with us I am sure.

Naboo " takes care " of him...sort of. I will put a photo of Dickson up when I get one.

Had a big weekend. The squire and I are not party animals at all, but this weekend we had three in two days and today we are tired. No more for a while, we can't cope.

However I have to say, the dinner party we went to the other day was so lovely. Fairy lights in the trees, big candles round the perimeter of the table...divine !

" I've had him three weeks.."

2008-01-10T20:22:00.000-08:00

Introducing " Naboo-Christmas ". He is my new baby, and boy isn't he a nice chap ?

He is like a mop on legs and has the sweetest temperament. He's been with us since before Christmas and he was my present to myself. He is with me now as I write, curled up inside my bag. He is a very bright boy ! Knew his name straight away, and so cuddly, like a bear !

He looks kind of naughty here, but he's the man !

Our New Site

2008-01-05T17:16:00.001-08:00

Please check us out as we g...r...o....w....at www.midwyche.com

More later x

"I'm Still Here "

2008-01-01T18:42:00.000-08:00

I am still here, but as my time on the net is limited due to a ridiculously small amount of download Tesltra will give us out in the sticks, I have had to leave my blogging until I get to other places that don't limit me. Three effing gig is all we get and after that it costs 30c for each megabyte. I can't afford that. Unlimited satellite is....wait for it...$22, 000 a month. Really ! Why ? Because Telstra can ! I hate them. Daylight robbery, nighttime robbery and every other bit inbetween.

So please don't think I haven't been thinking of you all, I have.

On a plus, less computer time, means more book reading, and I have just finished a sublime book called " The Secret Life Of Bees " by Sue Monk Kidd. I am also re-reading all the paperbacks I loved as a kid and it's so heartwarming...( I don't like that word, but hey ).

If you don't already use www.freecycle.org please do so. I joined up ages ago, but lately as well as getting rid of trash, I have scored a brand new window bling, a child's 2 wheeler bike and a fibre optic Christmas tree with decorations. I love giving stuff to people that they need but I no longer do and I certainly love receiving it. Check it out, it's in a town near you, I guarantee !

" Feliz Navidad "

2007-12-18T15:52:00.000-08:00

Our baby had her first short day at her new school yesterday, in preparation for Kinder next year. She had no problem with me leaving her and said she really liked it when I came back to pick her up..so that was great. Oh she is so grown up these days...I took her to a pool party at her dancing teacher's place and she had such a good time, she kept saying " I'm excited " over and over again...I don't mind being her taxi service either as we always have such good chats in the car. I took her home via a house which has all stag lights and elf lights on it, but it was only 8 o'clock and too light and they hadn't been switched on...boohoo. I cared more than she did !

I want to leave the Christmas tree up all year !

I am going to a lunchtime do at my mum's today with my sister, my mum has invited all her mates, so I will be very young in this scenario...I will also be very fat as they ALWAYS put on a great spread. I love food so much, no wonder I am jelly-wobblicious !

" February 6 2008 "

2007-12-16T18:31:00.000-08:00

I am having erotic dreams already, but I am going to see my darling Rufus on February the 8th next year. Not only that but we are staying in the same hotel as he. Not that I actually want to meet him. I have found that every time I have met a star I like, after that I don't like them anymore. I wonder if it is because the mystique is taken away ? So, on that note, I have told I, that I don't want to meet him. I do however want to project my lust onto him secretly, and drool inwardly as we watch him. We have been promised VIP treatment, which so long as I don't have to meet him, will be great. Damnit, he's soooooo hot !

On a totally different note, I think I am going to have to get I to kill our cockerel, I can't get a wink of sleep beyond 4.30 am... that's a bit of a buggar isn't it ?

" ...and the Winner is..."

2007-12-13T16:17:00.000-08:00

Last night I was co-Emcee at the school awards. I did think I would be nervous, but surprisingly I wasn't. I was very impressed how I talked slowly and clearly and and varied the script from being boring, to slightly less boring. I even received a stunning bunch of flowers for my efforts..how great is that ? I didn't expect that !

I love out new house. BIG SIGH. I can hear I outside finishing Morgaine's Christmas present off, see one of the cats sitting sunning herself, Christmas music plays on the player, and I have an aerial which means my internet is not as slow ! Yippee and hurray.

I am reading " A Christmas Carol " by Charles Dickens right now, it is a version with lots of annotations to it and I am very interested to learn about certain customs and language from Dickensian times. I wonder if Charles Dickens ever thought he would become eponymous within the English language ?

" The Chickens Are Settled In Their Rightful Place "

2007-12-12T01:32:00.000-08:00

I am not keen on only being able to blog every now and then. I will be glad when we have or satellite dish. As we have to apply to the government for the grant, it could take some time.

Went for the interview today, it went ok, but the pay is soooo shi*. Especially compared to what I usually get. I know this sounds very mercenary, but it is ONE QUARTER per hourly rate of what I get as a teacher. I kind of hope I don't get it and then at least the decision is made for me...I don't know, I guess the universe will sort me out.

Well the Christmas tree looks ace, pretty delicate lights, and today I spent more money on more decorations. I just can't help myself, there are some delicious ones about, little tin Dickensian style people- to drool over. Presents are bought and all is well.

Have read a couple of books I have forgotten to mention recently, '' The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas " and " Gatty ". My pile at the side of the bed is so juicy, I can't wait to read more !

" I'm Trembling On The Brink "

2007-12-05T19:44:00.000-08:00

I have an interview for a job next week. I am not sure about the job itself, for it seems to waver far and wide from my own beliefs. It is not illegal, it is not naughty in any way, but I am concerned I will be going against who I am. I am good friends with 3 of the 4 panel members, so chances are high for me...but there's a little voice in my head going....don't compromise girl !

" Whoa Cheese ! "

2007-12-03T14:10:00.001-08:00

Ok, we are on DIAL UP !!!

OMG, could it be slower ?

We are going to get satellite, and soon I hope, I can't deal with this.

Anyway, we are almost moved, moving yourself as I mentioned before is hard work. I have been anxious and uptight for two weeks now, I have developed back pain and insomnia, but hopefully it will subside soon. It's driving me nuts.

On the positive, we have been having spas nearly every night, the house and rainforest here rocks. I do feel like I am on holiday, which is why I want to get rid of my anxiety, there is no call for it at all. Our gardens smell so lovely, I love waking and smelling the garden every day, and today it has rained, so even nicer smelling after the rain :)

Have enjoyed having a break from Ebay and have put my store on holiday until I can get the connection speed a bit faster. I am inspired to working hard on Ebay, the last month has been great and helped me to rid my life of such peripheries and rubbish that I don't want anymore. I do keep going on about it don't I ?

I am looking forward to putting up the Christmas tree, we have begun to buy little food treats for Christmas, as let's face it, what's better than food ? You know that Woolworth's supermarket has some great bits and bobs for Christmas decorations, not expensive.

Presents will be minimal this year, as we are doing a secret Santa type thing, except for the kids. It isn't actually secret Santa as we all know who we are buying for, but it makes Christmas a damn sight easier, not having to buy hundreds of presents for people, usually junk, that people don't want. I am buying for my brother, and I is buying for my mother.

I love Christmas lights and decorations, but the presents I can take or leave !

Anyway, I have a plan to save the zoo ! But do I really have a plan to save the zoo ?

" Moving House Is Stressful "

2007-11-25T22:49:00.000-08:00

Especially when you are doing it yourselves !

" Listen To Your Heart "

2007-11-24T23:04:00.000-08:00

I am covered in cobwebs ! We have had 2 full days of cleaning our new place. Honestly, it's funny. The owner said she'd cleaned it, hahahaa, I don't think so. Either that or her standards are super low. Layers of filth, black filth on the shelves, greasy stuff in the kitchen, mouse poo in cupboards...and so on...it looks so good. We have even seen our first snake too, well Farmer boy did.

We sat and watched the election last night. I must be getting old, because I really enjoyed it. I didn't entirely agree with it all, but it was enjoyable. So was the chocolate we ate with it too. I even had a tear in my eye at John Howard's parting speech. I never supported his way but I admired his humble speech.

I LOVE BOB BROWN ! I love listening to him talk. He seems so passionate and jocular. He is my hero.

' Better Late '

2007-11-24T14:48:00.000-08:00

I know I am late, and I know I am not American, but I like the idea of Thanksgiving in general, for everything good on our world !

So let today be a day of Thanks for everything good in our life.

My top five are :- My man and my girl, my parents and family extended, a cool haircut, a new and glorious house and lots of great books to read !

" You've Gone Wrong In Your Mind Tank "

2007-11-21T01:11:00.000-08:00

Ok, this just gets better and better...we found a waterfall at our new house today, damnit I am lucky !

We settle the purchase and move on Tuesday and I am rather excited. We will however be taking up our real estate agent's offer of having cleaners in as it is filthy ! Hasn't been lived in for three years and the spiders are rampant !

We have a new agent selling our house. The one we had before appeared to lose interest, no really. She was ringing us on a weekly basis keeping us up to speed and then nothing, for six weeks...no explanation or anything. I feel confident with the new estate agent, she's already had someone through. My feelings about selling the house we live in now ( the one we're moving out of on Tuesday ) is that as soon as we're out of here, the universe will find a nice couple to live in it. I release all anxiety about it selling and I know it will go at the price we want for it. Have a great night, and thank you Becky for your suggestion. Great blog and pictures !

" Cheese Is a Kind Of Meat "

2007-11-20T17:08:00.000-08:00

This is a call for assistance from anyone out there, and in particular the Rose Cottage Baebes.

I am on the lookout for a simple ( and I mean simple ) pattern to make rag dolls, or at least quirky little dolls. I am not after the kind of doll that is like Jemima on Playschool ( or the one pictured above, way too normal looking ), more the type of doll that is made up of scraps of material and may have a very simple face, nothing too professional. I am also looking for any patterns or instructions for other types of fabric dolls/creations.

Please bear in mind that I am very basic in this area, my sewing skills are very limited. I just fancied getting a bit creative. Last week I bought Ifan a soft toy for Christmas made out of black socks, it's so weird that I thought I would love to do something kind of quirky too.

If anyone knows of any websites or patterns, I would be willing to send postage et al to cover a mail out.

Thanks and love....

" Here's To You Rosey Cottage Baebes "

2007-11-19T03:35:00.001-08:00

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" It's Me, Bobby, Bob-bob "

2007-11-19T03:04:00.000-08:00

Our very first podcast will be coming out within the next month. Ifan and I have decided to do our very own Midwyche Farm podcast, and he is currently designing the music and layout for it. I hope all you wonderful people out there will download us from itunes at least once to listen to us and maybe subscribe if you think we are worth listening to.

We will take on board any of your suggestions for topics too... Watch this space for the links and so on...

The Birdhouse Chronicles

2007-11-17T16:02:00.001-08:00

I absolutely endorse this book for anyone who wants to, or does move out to the country. There is so much I could relate to even though the author is in Pennsylvania and I in Tasmania. A timely read for me as we are 9 days from moving to our 35 acres…10/10

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" Thought For The Day "

2007-11-17T15:46:00.000-08:00

"Each one of us matters, has a role to play and makes a difference. Each one of us must take responsibility for our own lives, and above all, show respect and love for all living things around us, especially each other. Together we must reestablish our connections with the natural world and with the Spiritual Power that is around us. And then we can move, triumphantly, joyously, into the final stage of human evolution--spiritual evolution.” --Dr. Jane Goodall

' Tasmania Police '

2007-11-12T02:36:00.000-08:00

After communicating with the police it seems I have a case with the heinous e-mails, so I will give it some thought. However, I don't know if I can be bothered. She talked about how " karma would get me ", but it occurred to me that in saying what she did, she herself was creating her karma, far more hideously, and negatively than me working with the police could ever create. No-one that wishes shit like that on another can be very happy and content, or have a life full of love. So we'll see what Detective Sergeant JG advises tomorrow..and then I'll take it from there...

" I don't have a shred of decency "

2007-11-10T18:07:00.000-08:00

The weird woman's last e-mail to me read :- That is ok, you have now been reported to the ebay trust and safety department, i will let them deal with it as you obviously havent a shred of decency. i will also be informing my fellow metaphysical collectors org, paranormal investigators society, and friends and collegues just how fraudulent you truely are so they can no longer be sucked in by you and your kinds. i decided to give you the benefit of the doubt over my instincts and spirits promptings, but you proved the spirits around me & my instincts right in your actions. good day.

I query here who doesn't have a shred of decency. I didn't send her an item, because she didn't pay me, and then received threats from her and " I am the one with no decency ?" ..pray tell how is this so ?

She said she sent a Money order ( a form of payment I don't accept ), she didn't have my full mailing address, she had Severina, Gravelly Beach, she wouldn't tell me the MO id, and yet I am the charlatan ? It's laughable I know, but has really upset me.

I didn't think people in this day and age claimed to be spiritual beings and then cursed others in the same breath.

I have her full name and address however, and am wondering if I should do anything with this, I mean in relation to the Police...any ideas or thoughts would be gratefully received. the fact that she is going to " dob on me " to all her mates seems kind of pathetic really. a) there's nothing to tell and b) it reflects on her and not me..after all she did not pay and called me a fake before she even offered to pay. If she thought I wasn't to be trusted in the first place, it's highly unlikely she'd then actually pay me.

After all I have 4500 feedbacks, 2 of which are negative, she has 5, one of which is negative and she didn't respond to the non paying bidder alert, so go figure....I don't know why I am giving it any energy at all. It's the cancer thing I think that got me, decent people simply don't say that utter shit do they ?

" Charmed, I am sure ! "

2007-11-10T01:19:00.000-08:00

Today I received this e-mail from an Ebay buyer I had to neg, because she didn't pay....ironically she was telling me earlier how spiritual she was ....

SO NOW WHO IS THE LIER? IF YOU WERE A REAL SELLER OF SPIRIT ITEMS< YOU WOULD KNOW THE TRUTH... YET YOU ACCUSED ME, AND PROVED YOURSELF TO BE A FALSE SELLER OF HAUNTED ITEMS, AND CONFIRMED MY INSTINCTS AS SUCH!!! YOU SHALL SURELY GET YOUR KARMA< NOT EVEN ANY AMOUNT OF KARMIC REMOVAL SPELLS WILL HELP YOU, YOU HAVE IT COMING, IT WILL FIND YOU, AND IF YOU CONTINUE USING THE SPIRITS LIKE THIS YOU WILL SURELY PAY THE TOLL!!! THEY DONT LET THOSE LIKE YOU GET AWAY WITH IT, I HAVE WITNESSED SEVERAL LIKE YOU COME DOWN WITH CANCER OR TUMOURS OR OTHER DEADLY THINGS, YOU WILL SURELY FEEL THIER WRAITH!!! GOOD LUCK< YOU WILL NEED IT!!! AND DONT THINK THE SPIRITS WILL HELP, NOT AS LONG AS YOU CONTINUE USING THEM IN SUCH A WAY THAT THEY DESPISE!!!

Prior to all this she accused me of fakery and said she had travelled the world collecting spiritual haunted items...having done this, one might assume she would be beyond trying to inspire me to having cancer.

I totally objected to this, because to me it seemed most mean and inconsiderate to those people who have had cancer or are living with it. If you need to know her name to block her, please contact me privately : >)

I Have Lived A Thousand Years !

2007-11-09T03:59:00.001-08:00

OMG ! Breathtaking. A young girl’s story of her life through the holocaust ! Livia Bitton-Jackson writes so well. This is actually a book for teens, but also for adults.

WARNING !

Get the tissues, it got me right at the end when a child in a cattle truck says ” mummy ’ and then dies. Shi* that’s some strong imagery and truth there,10 out of 10.

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"Lordess of the Manor "

2007-11-08T01:01:00.001-08:00

Ok, so how weird is this ?

We settle our house purchase in around 2 weeks and our job today was to walk the fence line to check the plans. So we did. What we discovered is that the land we are buying was actually TWICE as big as we originally thought. Not only is there a kilometre road that we own and didn't know about, but a rain forest, (ok not as big as the Amazon...but stunning nonetheless ) and it took us about 45 minutes to walk around. I was worrying about where I would take my evening walk....but now, it seems as if my prayers are answered. I feel incredibly lucky and blessed that we will live somewhere so gorgeous.

Not only this but we also discovered other stained glass windows we hadn't previously seen and the air, oh lawky, the air tasted so clean....can't wait to move...yeah !

PS Don't know why I can't get rid of the underlining. The usual way won't work !

" Piggy Ninin "

2007-11-06T02:37:00.001-08:00

I worked for 1.5 hours today at school, and it was very pleasant indeed. Began at 1.30 ansd left a 3.00. Very civilised. Tomorrow I don't begin until 10.30...I like that, this is why I made changes to my teaching load.

I am having a new lease of life with my spell work, they are pouring out of me like, water from a tap....it's like my spell button has been switched on. I don't mind this at all.

I now have three Ebay piles on the office floor, I can't shut the door, but every day, I am visiting out PO with armfuls of packages that are OUTGOING !!! Yippeee, perhaps there is a dent being made in all the clothing and the money I have wasted. I know I go on about it a lot, I am not a mercenary person, at least I don't think I am, so I don't know how I have ended up with so much stuff !

Anyway, I have stiff shoulders so am off to read my book in bed !

" You People Are Everywhere "

2007-11-05T02:31:00.001-08:00

Today Ifan and I manned the stall at the local market in Exeter for http://tapvision.info or in long Tasmanians Against the Pulp Mill. Ify went up early whilst I got Morgaine ready to go to Grannie's place.

When I got there, he said most had been nice, though he had been called a " fucking idiot with no soul " and also had had said to him " you obviously don't have children ". I found this rather illogical and typical of the usual pro-pulp mill yob. They insinuate that without this damn mill there will be no future, no jobs..blah blah...the bloody mill if built will provide less than 300 jobs...if Tasmania's economy lays in the 300 jobs a pulp mill might create then we really are in dire straits.....thus the assumption we are childless, not in a million years would I ever want my baby working at a mill when she got older OR going out with the ill bred, non-reading Tasmanian redneck that would work in one. The truth be known is that WITH this pulp mill we have less of a future and certainly not a safe one. I know that because I love my child, I don't want a mill with pollutants from a-z and back again...

The most exciting part of the day was the main passion behind TAP, Mr Bob McMahon turing up with a crew from the BBC to talk to us !!! Yes the BBC, not the ABC...I went all tongue tied and blundered about like a drugged elephant, but Ify was eloquent enough. We sold a lot of raffle tickets, bought a few myself and got sunburnt despite SPF and aviators...

" Please Donate To http://www.junglefriends.org "

2007-11-04T00:48:00.000-07:00

THOSE OF YOU IN AUSTRALIA OR WORLDWIDE WHO HAVE A PAYPAL ACCOUNT...PLEASE DONATE....EVEN $1 WILL HELP....

Please visit http://www.junglefriends.org to see the great work they do there saving monkeys from terror and abuse...I send a few dollars each month and this really helps. Check out their website, tell all your friends and let us support our friends in Florida who help save these animals from being tortured and hurt. What is the price of a cup of coffee to you ? To this wonderful not for profit organisation it can mean the difference between life and death...

" Washing Up...? "

2007-11-03T00:21:00.000-07:00

I can't explain it, but I feel like Ifan and I have outgrown Gravelly Beach, and as such, I really can't wait to move. I know it sounds antisocial, but I don't like it when I go for a walk around our village and I have to speak to everyone I see, because I know them. Now, I am not an unfriendly person, far from it, but I like to lose myself in myself and my podcasts when I go for a walk, without having to turn it off to talk to people every two seconds. I feel hemmed in here. We live on 3 acres, on an internal block, that is relatively private, BUT I still feel surrounded.

The graffiti and hooning in our village has increased and I simply want to get out. I think if I had to go back and live in town again, I would do myself in....

I am pleased to report my Ebay selling is going well. I almost have rsi from all the listing I have done of late. A lot here, a few there, and the listings happen. I have the same amount at least to list as what I have already listed, so will keep pushing on.

I do have to stop checking the bid amounts every two seconds though ( part of my obsessive personality ).

Heard from an old friend last night, so good to know they are alright...come back again soon...like a will 'o the wisp he comes and goes....

" I'll Go Up To Carnaby Street, Find A Flat, Get A Modelling Job..."

2007-11-02T05:19:00.000-07:00

I need to write more, so am going to trial using a few prompts over the next few months or so to see what comes out...

I have discovered " The Mighty Boosh ". OMG, this is the funniest show from the BBC I have ever seen, dare I say it, but it shi** all over " The Office " and " The League of Gentlemen ". Damn it, funny men are so hot ! Well I don't know if it shi** all over the aforementioned shows, they are damn good after all, but it really is the best thing I have watched in ages.

What is is about weird looking funny men ? I am instantly attracted to them. I can be quite a sullen cove at the best of times, but love having a laugh about stupid stuff. The Mighty Boosh, at first glimpse, seems very silly, but it is actually genius. Especially for those of us growing up in the 70s and 80s, there will be a lot that really hits the mark. It's so off-centre. Just for today, I will place dear Naboo on my posting, for all to gaze upon. Aaah....

Do yourself a favour readers....

" Where the hell is everything ? "

2007-11-01T21:14:00.001-07:00

Today I have a day off. So have been listing madly on Ebay, I think so far today I have done about fifty things....does my pile look any smaller ? No, but I keep plugging away. The more I plug away, the more ashamed I become....how did my clothing amounts come to this ? What hole or gap have I been trying to fill in order that I had to keep buying. I sure as hell have no idea, but perhaps there is one. I guess I have always been prone to excess...started drinking coffee again.....have had two this week and felt guilty each time. I must be pretty pathetic to get the guilts over coffee. I did however find a new health shop in Trevallyn called healthtonic.

Please visit them online at www.healthtonic.com.au

In this shop they have all the good things I still need, aluminium free deodorants, good and proper tea, ( think chocolate chai ) and many other amazing things..they even gave away free lemons.

The owner also gave Ifan some free cream for his face too, this is the second time in one week that an impressive owner in a fantastic store has given us free things....damnit we're lucky ! More later, have stiff shoulders...

" I Hear Thunder "

2007-10-28T17:02:00.000-07:00

Last night we had thunder and lightning, and Ifan, Morgaine and myself sat in the dark on the settee watching it and listening to it. Morgaine thought she might be a little scared, but after Ifan explained the science behind it, she decided she wouldn't be !

However, she was concerned for " her sweetie ". Her sweetie is actually a pet snail she has, ( of course we ask her to put it back in the bushes after she's observed it for a while and tell her the same one will come back next time ). I don't think she can tell the difference, that it isn't always the same snail we find.

" If Everyone Shared And Swallowed Their Pride.."

2007-10-27T23:39:00.000-07:00

Right now I am loving....

a) Rufus Wainwright ( oh really...this is a surprise )

b) Steeleye Span

c) Nickelback

d) The Mediaeval Baebes

e) Medwyn Goodall

f) Blackmore's Night....and

g ) David Arkenstone...

A Unique Shop I Stumbled Upon In Launceston

2007-10-27T21:48:00.000-07:00

I very rarely venture into town, but I am so glad I did. Last week I happened upon a gorgeous shop and even more impressive shop owner in George Street, Launceston.

Lured in by the pixie haired owner and how cool she looked, I discovered a world of stunning homewares and personal care items that will have me returning, and more importantly, spending in there.

Suzanne ( the owner ) will be soon selling online, so be sure to visit her at http://www.cocoonlaunceston.com.au for all your important classy home furnishings. I will also add the link to the side bar too for ease of access.

I am not affiliated with this shop in any way, but immediately thought, " hey the world has to know about this place ", so I am doing my bit...tell all your friends... I certainly will !

" Lorikeet Lane Awaits "

2007-10-24T20:34:00.000-07:00

I am still plugging away with eating as much raw food as I can and am pretty much there, and at tea time when I get my food cooked ofr me, we are having more vegetables and healthy food, even though it is cooked. I am pleased about this and do feel definitely more bouncy, and whilst I don't yet look 18 again ( LOL ) I can notice that I feel a lot less " blahhhh ".

Thanks for all the comments about the house, I have to say I am looking forward to moving, especially because it will be on 35 acres, with dams and ponds too. As much as I still think I am city type at times, I know I am not, and neither do I wish to be. I have no interest in the city lifestyle ( even a Launceston city lifestyle which is quite moderate compared to other places ).

When we went to visit the house we saw an echidna, kangaroo and wombat trundling around, so I feel this bodes well for the cleanliness and country-ness of the area. I will be able to hang out the washing naked, and dance around without fear of any nosey neighbour seeing my lily white butt ! It does need a good clean however, so I will have to get my cleaning head on for a good few hours...it's been empty for a while and needs the love of some great incense and a brand new vaccum therein.

" Fear Not For Me Dear Ones "

2007-10-24T02:39:00.000-07:00

Had word today, that if we go up another $10,000, it's ours. As we offered $25,000 under the asking price in the first place we figured that a good enough deal for us. So we'll be settling on the 23rd of November, and moving slowly from this place where we live now, to our new place. Hopefully once we have lessened our attachment to selling this home we are in right now and moved away from it, then the universe will see fit to ensure it sells. I feel confident it will work out well anyway, it always has done for us.

So now, I can release my breath.

" up there with a smashing mature man 'elpin' me into me stole "

2007-10-21T19:33:00.000-07:00

Am holding my breath waiting to see if our first offer for the house has been accepted...ring damnit, ring !

Ok it's 8.49 pm, and no word from the Real Estate Agent. Might as well go to bed and wait for tomorrow.

" ...and I'll come back and get ya "

2007-10-20T20:04:00.000-07:00

If you look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents and all generations of your ancestors. All of them are alive in this moment. Each is present in your body. You are the continuation of each of these people.” Thich Nhat Hanh

I read this saying the other day and almost suspended my thinking. This is one of the most profound things I have ever read. I love reading it and thinking it to myself, for it seems so true.

On another note, Ifan and I were discussing that neither of us really dress up anymore. I guess this is why it is so easy to be releasing everything from our lives that we no longer need.

The only things I buy these days are :- food, books and computer stuff. Ifan :- food, books, car and motorbike parts and that's it. We can't wait to move to the other place, I really honestly think that this fascination with downsizing and becoming more earthy will be very easy. Did I mention the new house has an AGA stove ? How romantic is that ? I will post some pictures presently.

I have fantasies about coming home from work in the winter to a curry and lentil soup cooking on the yellow stove...the house saturated with the smell of healthy food, warm and toasty from the fires and heaters, most abundant in the place. I can't wait to move to the 35 acres, Rosevale, here we come.

The Dogs Of Bedlam Farm by Jon Katz

2007-10-20T17:11:00.001-07:00

I really enjoy this writer, I feel attuned to him. He isn’t big headed or boastful, but is so honest with what he writes. I loved this book. 10 out of 10. I begun to read it the day after we put an offer in on the house ( farm ) we will are going to buy and his words basically consolidated what I needed to hear, that we are doing the right thing. He was like a counsellor without even knowing it. I love this man’s work.

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" I Am An Elephant Of India "

2007-10-19T02:35:00.000-07:00

Well I am still listing everyday and feel that I am moving forward somewhat with the whole decluttering experience. Ifan is also doing likewise, so check him out, he is user ifantwentythree. We are on a roll and none of it is hurting us. I feel emancipated. Still aiming for a minimum of five listings a day, I do usually list more, but it is a nice small figure that I feel I can achieve easily, after all the other stuff, called life is done.

We put our offer in on our new home to be today, we have the finances sorted so long as the owners accept. The way we have done it is that we don't have to sell our current home to be able to afford to move as houses in our area ( even ace ones like ours ) are not shifting as well as they might ( Thanks Pulp Mill assho$$$ ).

Anyway, if all goes according to plan, we may be able to move in a month or so.....we can take out time, and just move a bit at a time. However the cleaning of the new house will take a long time too, I have no doubt, it's rather spidery.

The thought of living on 35 acres fills me with happiness... maybe even room for little piggies.

" My Life Is Bins Bags And Laundry Baskets "

2007-10-17T03:35:00.000-07:00

My once tidy and lovely home is now a perfect grave yard of dead clothes and fripperies no longer needed by me. The amount of stuff I am drowning in is quite hideous, and even though I am listing on Ebay every day, there is no end in sight. I am learning a very valuable lesson however about my past expenditure and happiness. The more I shed, the happier I am. The more I get ( or got, now, as the case may be ) the more hemmed in by life I felt, but no happier for having all that rubbish.

I am sick of stuff, but at least it is selling...

I have had so little time to write this week, and I miss it. Even when I write all sorts of trite rubbish, I still like to write something.

I am enjoying hearing about the men on top of the Batman Bridge protesting the mill. The cops tried to get them down, but as usual, got it wrong and realised after cutting a hole in the bridge, that the hole didn't enable person removal after all. Such twits....they should be actors on The Bill !

Still in a grumpy mood...oh no !

" Higher in metres "

2007-10-14T02:24:00.000-07:00

http://stores.ebay.com.au/Gravelly-Beach-Wiccan-Services_W0QQsspagenameZMEQ3aFQ3aSTQQtZkm

I just wrote a really long posting that for some stupid reason didn't save. I am too crabby to write it again, I feel angry and horrible and I don't know why. If I could just punch something I would feel better. Must be because I ate shit and it hasn't agreed with me after two weeks 75% raw. Night night.

" Did it work ? "

2007-10-13T01:17:00.000-07:00

http://stores.ebay.com.au/Gravelly-Beach-Wiccan-Services_W0QQsspagenameZMEQ3aFQ3aSTQQtZkm

Please check my store out...if I have nothing you want...maybe you could tell others... I am very quick to post !

" Thank You "

2007-10-13T01:04:00.000-07:00

Hey Toni, babe. Thanks for letting me know how to do the link thing. Will have to wait until I get to work on Monday, because the format on a Mac is different, but on the PC at school I can access the bit I need to.

My life is still for sale, five more items have gone up today, as per my promise to myself, so check out my Ebay shop if you feel the need to, and browse away.

PS Anyone who wants ebooks can browse my shop, tell me which ones they would like and I will send them free to you.

PPs I formerly thanks Gina for helping me, and i have now restored the thanks to the rightful helper. but would like to thanks Gina anyway for being ace and Toni for likewise.

" My whole life is for sale "

2007-10-12T01:04:00.000-07:00

There is a strong possibility we have found a new place, we are going for a second look tomorrow. I have made a strong commitment that I am going to downsize, and have begun with the babystep of listing at least five things a day on Ebay. I am so sick of having stuff around, stuff that is not useful or lovely, so please, if you feel the need to have more stuff, please check out my Ebay store and auctions. If there's anything you want, please let me know as I am listing daily as I mentioned, but hopefully will list more than five things. I need to be able to breathe again.

The address is http://stores.ebay.com.au/Gravelly-Beach-Wiccan-Services_W0QQsspagenameZMEQ3aFQ3aSTQQtZkm

If anyone can tell me how to put the link so you can click on it and it will take you there, I would love to know.

" More House Hunting "

2007-10-11T14:07:00.000-07:00

Our house sale fell through, so we are looking again. We have found an hexagonal style cedar home on 35 acres that might be a go-er. Ifan is dead set keen, I have some reservations, due to the fact that I can't decide if I want luxury or rusticity. I do not know my own mind.

Anyway, we are going for another look, to take pictures and do some more talking. The area is sublime, the house is very reclaimed, and I love that. But I need to think....and work out how long the 12 x 18 barn will take to erect that we need for cars, motorbikes, Ebay and office....I'll keep you informed anyway.

Crossing Over by Irene Garrett

2007-10-09T04:05:00.001-07:00

Not to be confused with the book of the same name by John Edward, this is the story of a lady running away from her Amish roots. I quite enjoyed it but felt it lacked real depth. She wrote in a fairly superficial way I thought, would have appreciated more information on her upbringing prior to leaving the order. 6/10

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Ending Your Addiction To Cooked Food by Victoria Boutenko

2007-10-09T04:03:00.001-07:00

Ok, I began by loving this book, but by the end I found it boring and annoying, repeating the same thing over and over. It’s ok, but the amount of typos in it too, not my scene. 5/10

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" NO PULP MILL "

2007-10-07T01:15:00.000-07:00

Get it into your thick dollar addled skulls Lennon and Gay, no-one wants this soddin' pulp mill.

Lennon and Gay, your illegal, back pocket filling cronyism is an insult to every intelligent, forward thinking human being. Lennon, to call yourself Premier is an insult to the English language. You are a national disgrace.

Shame on you.

Bob Brown however, is a truly great and passionate orator.

" Poor Kev "

2007-10-06T01:20:00.000-07:00

We went out on our mate Kevin's boat today, and as it was an impromptu jaunt it was extra fun, but on the way back the engine decided it didn't want to go and we had to be towed back to the dinghy. We had a good time though, and it's ace looking at the places you see everyday from a different angle. You see so much more. Damnit there are some fine houses on the shores of the Tamar. Morgaine liked sitting in the dinghy best because she could be at one with the water and put her fingers in it, the other boat "AONE" was a little too large for danglage over the sidage.

Anyway, remember Tasmanians, to put your clocks forward tonight !

Lit From Within by Victoria Moran

2007-10-05T02:24:00.001-07:00

I enjoyed this book too. Lots of common sense ideas for bringing out the inner beauty in all of us, no matter what size we are. I like how Moran writes, she is like a mate you’d have a chat with over a cup of herbal tea. A quickish read too in that she writes in short chapters. Hurrah.

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" May A Plague Descend Upon Thee "

2007-10-04T03:34:00.000-07:00

John Gay and Paul Lennon, how do you sleep ?

May you get what you TRULY deserve.

Democracy is dead, long live democracy...yeah right.

" Thank You Jacqui "

2007-10-02T19:42:00.000-07:00

I became hugely inspired by fellowess blogger Jacqui the other day. On her blog she had written about going through every last item in her wardrobe and re-assigning it to a rightful place.

I knew I had to do the same.

Since 9.30 this morning I have been pulling stuff out of my wardrobe, listing it on Ebay, chucking it out or finding people to give it to, and I haven't even got a fifth of the way through.

So a few things spring to mind.

1. I have too much stuff. I know this, have always known this and I want to do something about it. It's not just a case of me having a lot of stuff, it's a case of me having unfeasibly large amounts of stuff. I mean 200 pairs of trousers. Why, why do I have this much?

2. I have always bought what I liked, whether I needed it or not. Just to sort of prove I could have anything, when I wanted it. Isn't this bollocks ? What did I have to prove to myself and anyone else, nothing....? But I still bought.

3. So many things have the tags on, or the tags off but have never been worn.

4. How many pairs of shoes do I need ? Over 100 ? No I don't.

5.How much money have I wasted ? ( oh my god, I can't even begin to guess ).

6. What hole do I have in my world that means I need all this crap ? Or think I need it ! I don't think I have a hole, but maybe I do....answers on the back of an op shop docket dear readers please :)

7. Mess upsets me, I hate mess..so why are all my drawers and ottomans like crushed up, squashed up scary places ? The outer rim of my life is tidy as, but the drawers well..heinous....my god IS THIS ME ????

8. I will not keep anything faded, with holes, rips or tears ( not that I ever wear anything enough for this to happen like ), or anything, because it was expensive.

9. I will keep at this until I can hang things up and they don't get massacred and squished, because of having to cram.

10. I will be proud of myself.

11. I am not what I wear.

12. I am a size 14, so keeping a size 8 pair of pants is just stooooopid ! I am getting smaller and tighter, but I am not and have not been a size 8 since age 14. At my happiest I am a 10-12. I will return there but as yet I am not this size.

13. I love my Rufus Wainwright tees and they will always live with me EVEN if they do get faded.

14. The money I make from selling my unworn clothes will go into my savings account, the one I can't touch or use frivolously for pitiful, of the moment purchases.

15. If I don't feel good in it or I hate how it makes me feel, it really has to go.

BREATHE GIRL, BREATHE !

" If Everyone Cared "

2007-10-02T03:23:00.000-07:00

Call me a flawed human being, but I like the band " Nickelback ".

I am sat here with a pounding headache for the second night in a row. Yes, I am trying to give up the caffeine, and yes, I can feel the effects of the fact that my body is addicted to caffeine. I am ousting the take away coffees, do you know how much they were adding up to each week....? Yes, about $50 ! Then with the first drink of the day being a coffee, I wake up dehydrated and then have a diuretic coffee as the first drink...no wonder my wrinkles are becoming obvious. Then an afternoon Pepsi Max or two...god damn it, no wonder I felt like ass, so much. So am having a light cup of tea, green tea and hot water. I know that still has some caffeine in but..it's a start and my head, well it poundeth away.

On another note, I read some Macbeth with a grade ten class today and my passion for this literary style came flooding back to me, I am motivated to re-read some Shakey...I have mentioned before that some people think I speak in this way at times, and I always find it a compliment. It's for a good reason old Billy still holds ranks four hundred odd years later. Or as legend has it, perhaps Christopher Marlowe was the true author !

" R-E-S-P-E-C-T "

2007-10-01T03:01:00.000-07:00

I have thought a lot about why I behave still like a kid in front of my parents, inasmuch as I keep things from them that I know they won't approve of, and I am not sure it is because of respect. Well it might be to some degree, but what I really think it is about is, approval. I can't bear to think they would think ill of me, but I think that they probably would. Even though my mother often says ' you're an adult now, you do what you want...' I don't actually think she means it. There are so many things I don't say, but want to, I feel I have a lot of surpressed anger towards them, but maybe it is just towards myself, for being so spineless and lily livered. I like my tattoos, I do not, nor ever have regretted them. Yet, ( once again they are the example ) I don't want to " upset them " and then have them judge me.

I guess I am angry at myself most of all.

There are others in my family ( no Duncy not you ) who have really ballsed up their life and have done some pretty naughty things to others, mean and stealingy type things, who just act like they have done nothing wrong...yet me, who is well educated, saves for a rainy day, owns my own home, works hard and is a damn good mother, still feels like I have to apologise for things like buying a new ipod ( $ 499 with 16 MB, internet, itunes, youtube and finger sensor movement ).

So I guess I am the problem.

I am too gutless to basically believe in myself and my convictions, yet I do. But I always feel I have to explain myself to my parents. I have to say I always felt the love I received as a child was conditional, " we'll love you if you.....", but I don't know if this is just in my imagination... I am sick of being scared of them, I mean me, for fu**'s sake, bold fearless me...why do I allow my parents to reduce me to a nervous child again. Dammnit.

" Money Reiki "

2007-09-29T22:16:00.000-07:00

Focus on the image and repeat

I now connect to the spiritual energy of money.

I fill myself up with love. I fill money up with love.

I give and receive love. I give and receive money.

Money now serves my highest good and the highest good of all.

" You Just Can't Nemo "

2007-09-29T21:19:00.000-07:00

As I age I realise that I still let so much of my parent's beliefs dictate to me. I am four years away from being forty and yet I still allow myself to live with the spectre of what my parents think hang over me.

Personally I think this sucks.

I respect my parents on the whole, but I don't think I should always put their beliefs first, but I do.

For example, I have had tattoos for 18 years. Do you know how many times I have left them uncovered in front of them....? Go on guess ! Yes, you're right. Never ! I don't want to upset them. I have six of them for god's sake.

Also, when I had all my hair chopped off, I was worried what my mother would think. I almost didn't want to go there in case she didn't like it.

And that's pretty much how it goes really, with everything. I am getting better and standing up for myself, but there is no way I am where I want to be. I totally believe in myself...and yet.....and yet...my siblings are the same too...aren't you Duncan ?

" In The Bleak Midwinter "

2007-09-28T22:52:00.000-07:00

Jeepers it's cold today. Winter hath revisited ! Yesterday I was hailed upon by icy spheres from the sky. Weather...I love it.

The other day there was a strange gnawing sound coming from Morgaine's bedroom. So Ify and I went into her den and under her bunk was our delightful ( feral when he wants to be ) marbled cat-boy Scout, chewing away on half a dead kangaroo.

He growls like a lion when he eats, probably as a result of being deprived as a kitten before he came to us. So we chased him out of Morgaine's room. I was horrified, being a mother and all and imagining dead giblets in her soft bed, and Ify had to chase Scout around the house, in true comical fashion, wearing leather gloves in an attempt to catch him.

Eventually grabbing the back half of the kangaroo ( the bit Scout had brought in ) he lifted both cat and demi-cadaver ( sounds like an actress I know ) into the air and expelled both from our house.

I was running around with disinfectant and a cloth shortly thereafter.

The next day Ify took the top of his finger off on a can of catfood, so perhaps the cat-spirit was paying him back. Damn felines ! You gotta love 'em.

" Feels damn odd "

2007-09-26T18:07:00.000-07:00

I am not working today, no relief teaching around and whilst I have no problem with this, it does feel strangely odd. I got up early just in case, but didn't have to work after all, and now I am home, doing my own thing and I feel so free and emancipated. I like it. I like it a lot. Too much perhaps.

I had another pole dancing lesson last night. I am still loving it. It is a lot of fun and so much effort that you really do get a work out. I feel like I am getting somewhere with it, and can't wait to get my own pole, so I can listen to some of my own music whilst I work out. I am not a Kylie/gangsta rap/sample type music fan, and whilst it is appropriate music to work to, it isn't my taste,

The teacher is amazing.

She is self taught and so calmly confident with what she is doing. She breaks it down for mere mortals like me, who aren't the most sure-footed, I couldn't recommend her highly enough.

Suffice to say I am going to go on to the next level with her.

I have a fantasy about me doing my routine to " Matinee Idol " by Rufus, in my mind I can imagine the strut, the twist things, the pole sitting. However for this to become a reality, I will need to work on my pole sitting, for as of this moment, all I do is hang on for dear life and then slide down, unceremoniously.

Elegant ? Perhaps not !

The Local- Gwendolyn Bounds

2007-09-26T14:43:00.001-07:00

Yet another great book. After the events of 9/11, the author, a Manhatten-ite moves out to a more rural area and finds the small pub/store and Irish family within, many colourful locals and a new place to call home. I am enjoying it !

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Jon Katz- Running to the Mountain

2007-09-24T02:35:00.001-07:00

Yes, another fantastic book. I so related to his need to get away but to also be part of the bigger world too. To find the balance between a monastic like existence and a technological existence is a tricky one, one I am constantly questioning. I loved how he wrote, his story was interesting, and I found him to be a fine non-fictional author. I will read more of his stuff. Thanks Jon, your book rocked. I would love to have a little cabin house atop a mountain too…

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Ratatouille

2007-09-22T23:40:00.001-07:00

We went to the movies on Friday night, Ifan, Morgaine and myself and we went to see Pixar’s latest creation. I love Pixar. I quite enjoyed this film, but what was evident was that Disney had a far more heavy hand in the character creation than John Lassiter…the characters were less Pixar and more Disney, I swear Colette has essence of Pocahontas in her make up. But nonetheless it was enjoyable, even if not up to the standard of Nemo and Toy Story.

Morgaine began to cry when Ratatouille was separated from his father, and we had to assure her it would work out all right. She kept whispering ” but he’s all on his own ”.

It was a great family night. Anytime I get to eat Morty’s noodles is a good night.

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On Your Back Step

2007-09-22T23:34:00.001-07:00

Today’s fitness took the style of a rainforest walk. I forget that we have Notley Fern Gorge on our doorstep ( well ten minutes away )that we can visit with total ease. I was puffing pitifully by the end but what I really enjoyed was the silence and stillness and the occasional babbling brook sound. I felt like I was in the middle of a meditation mp3 on my ipod. I will be back at work tomorrow so there I will be back to my morning routine with walking, and to be honest I look forward to that. I have flu symptoms today however and feel extremely ordinary, oh well,
I ‘ll just tell it to go away,

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