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While the billionaires play dice with numbers
12 Apr 2025

While the billionaires play dice with numbers

by Greta | posted in: Life and things | 0

In this fast-paced world we so often see something in the news with its click-bait headlines and Gosh Wow Look at That vibe and then the next day something else grabs our interest and whatever it was yesterday is gone … Continued

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Floods in the Outback, Saturday blog
From ‘It’s Time’ to ‘It’s a Mess’
5 Apr 2025

From ‘It’s Time’ to ‘It’s a Mess’

by Greta | posted in: Life and things | 1

I think the Australian Federal election to be held on 3rd May will be one of the most important in all the time I’ve been on this planet. I remember well how delighted we all were when the shambolic years … Continued

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election 2025, Saturday blog
It’s all happening here
29 Mar 2025

It’s all happening here

by Greta | posted in: Life and things | 0

It has been a busy week chez nous. Trust me, the best time to replace your carpets is when you’re moving in and the house is empty. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible. So, replacing your carpets turns out to be … Continued

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renovating, Saturday blog
Chaos continues
22 Mar 2025

Chaos continues

by Greta | posted in: Life and things | 0

I thought of saying that at the moment it’s like living in a war zone at our place. But I suspect residents of Ukraine and Gaza would envy my sort of war zone. Piles of furniture in the middle of … Continued

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renovations, Saturday blog, Terry Pratchett
Turmoil on the home front
15 Mar 2025

Turmoil on the home front

by Greta | posted in: Life and things | 2

It’s been a pretty hectic week at our place. First we had the unexpected storm that dumped a deluge on our little town on Sunday morning. Long term residents of Hervey Bay said they’ve never seen anything like it. Many … Continued

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renovations, Saturday blog
An extraordinary flood
10 Mar 2025

An extraordinary flood

by Greta | posted in: Life and things | 1

I know quite a few of you have seen footage of the extraordinary flooding in Hervey Bay over the weekend. A number of people have asked after our welfare (thank you, we appreciate that) so I thought I’d better let … Continued

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cyclone Alfred
Nature can be a bitch
8 Mar 2025

Nature can be a bitch

by Greta | posted in: Life and things | 1

It’s the first cyclone of the season on the east coast of Australia – or maybe the last of this summer’s cyclone season. Cyclone Alfred is a most unusual storm. Most cyclones are seen off Queensland’s northern coastline and the … Continued

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cyclone, cyclone alby, cyclone Alfred, Saturday blog
Bullies picking on a kid behind the bike sheds
1 Mar 2025

Bullies picking on a kid behind the bike sheds

by Greta | posted in: Life and things | 0

I wasn’t going to do a blog this week. Life’s been full of first world problems – first emptying, then ripping out the old kitchen and putting in a new one with new appliances. And while that was going on, … Continued

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Saturday blog, Trump, Ukraine
When the World Won’t Let You Look Away
22 Feb 2025

When the World Won’t Let You Look Away

by Greta | posted in: Life and things | 2

I’d love my blogs to be about innocent things like house renovations, the beach, wildlife, gardens. But sometimes what’s happening in the world grabs me and shakes me and makes me very, very angry – as well as worried about … Continued

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Saturday blog, Trump, Ukraine
A renovated laundry
15 Feb 2025

A renovated laundry

by Greta | posted in: Life and things | 0

Progress is happening in our downsized house. We’re fixing all the things we didn’t notice when we bought the place. One of them is the lack of storage space. Or should I say the storage space was not well thought … Continued

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downsizing, renovation, Saturday blog

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