Hey Badger you don't like Celtic woman? ;) ;) I'm almost 100% Celtic!!! A number of generations ago my ancestors came to Aus from Ireland, Scotland and Cornwall. And I mean the Wild West of Scotland, the Celt side. That's why I like a good joke, a party, music, jewellery, embroidery, reading and writing.

While I'm on my bridge theme, this goes out to those who need to hear it

Has anyone got a bridge in their garden?

Tribble, don't get me wrong, I love all things Celtic, but I think there are many artist's better then the "Celtic women" group, I have 96 c.d's of Irish/Celtic music, which includes Welsh and Scottish music

Do's that answer your question ?, bottom one not finished yet, just need's the post's cutting off

Is that your bridge? Finish it and post it finished for us! How exciting!

yes, I posted the Celtic woman songs to inspire Jenny to get better. Couldn't remember the Corrs name. Why don't you post your favourites up? Would love to hear. I post the minutes they take, as many people are on a data budget.

Love the drawbridge!

We are thinking of you, Jenny!

Yay! I think we have the Autumn break. Fill those dams.... grow that grass.... fatten those animals....

We might be on the cusp of it here - light rain all night, though in these parts they call that a storm (?), & still raining now, but humid as heck. Saw a Jacaranda in flower the other day, very odd, usually flower in 1st or 2nd week of November.

Nope, Autumn has snuck away again, Summer is dragging it out as long as she can. Back up into the 30's , inside is okay but too hot to be cleaning out the garage (the other job I wanted to get done this weekend) . A few clouds starting to appear, might get cooler later on.

Tele, when will you get a chance to put your feet up and take some Me time?

Went to the festival today. When I write it will put it on the Scarborough Fair thread. Very tired from walking. Bought a window, and said to people I know, "I bought a large window today, my husband thinks I'm a pane."

Well, Tribble, I went grocery shopping today, then came home, left the unpacking to everyone else, and went to sleep! Only woke a little while ago! Does that count as Me time? It was very nice, especially since we still have two days to go on the weekend. I think we need more four day weekends.

Very good! If I was there I'd give you a manipedi. Or my daughter would, she's right into the "creative" versions, painting patterns and glitter on nails!

Happy Easter to all Aussie Houzz users!!

http://sunata.deviantart.com/art/Aussie-Easter-egg-52703979

Anyone else got any Aussie Easter images and thoughts?

Get well soon, Jenny!

Heres a poll for everyone

https://www.houzz.com.au/discussions/care-to-live-in-this-mansion-dsvw-vd~3796549

Hi, Aussie Houzzers and friends, just to let you know the Buddy system worked in this instance, and I'm able to report that Jenny has survived her back operation. She has had a rough trot, though. She will be coming back to Houzz when is able to type.

i recommend the buddy system to all, whereupon everyone gives a Houzzer their email address, in case of unexplained or prolonged absence.

Can anyone else see this thread? I've been alone on here since 26 March.

I'm with you...
Thanks for the update on Jenny's situation, good to hear she's on the mend. Best wishes back to her.

Tribble, that's great news. Thank you for passing that along .

Jenny, it will be great to hear from you when you are able, don't feel obliged to start typing, just pop on briefly (whoops, auto-corrupt tried to type "pop on briefs" ! ) whenever you and your battered body feel up to it! Love and best wishes to you.

Buttered body? Don't think you get that kind of full service on Medicare? If so, thank you Mr Turnbull!! Is it much extra for chocolate body paint?

Recipe

http://www.beegreenfoods.com/2011/02/edible-chocolate-body-butter-recipe/

Coming into winter heating season and dry skin, recipes for body butter

http://www.naturallivingideas.com/17-of-the-worlds-best-body-butter-recipes/

New thread

https://www.houzz.com.au/discussions/tongue-twister-place-names-dsvw-vd~3804406

HAY,,,, I'm back,,, had a great time looking at my new granddaughter, and the other grandchildren when I went to G.B. took them out for a variety of trips to give mum some rest, they enjoyed it and so did I , was able to see some friends too, great time

That's great, Badger!

Some bikkies for you, Jenny

need to expand pic.

read it too quick thought it was some bikinis for you lol

I was always a burner, so even when I could wear those, I had to cover them up. See ya later.

They look great fun,, when yer gunner invite me for tea ?????????

What a lovely cheer up for Jenny.

Spring is here with all the daf's out but still low temp's, sun out but intermittent rain

Badger, when the reno is finished, tho I didn't make those.

Heaps & heaps of thanks to all of you. I'm well as can be again. I'm ready for fun. Talk that is. Bikkies were yummie Trib. So many things have occupied my mind in the last month , I have now gone blank. That is probably my body and mind recharging itself. I'm a firm believer that the body gives the best advice to your mind. All you need do, is take the time to listen.

Great to have you back & well Jenny. They are insightful words - I should probably listen more!

Nice to see your words Jen

Hay, look what I've got

Very sweet!

Yay, Jenny's home with us again!

Thanks Jenny..my body is telling me to slow down..feels like a battery that's not charging properly some days..lol..I'd better get up as have accepted a volunteering shift this afternoon in the city..looks like a miserable grey day..but it's what gets me out of the house..I'll feel better when I am out..just the process of getting out is hard..

Here's one for Jenny

A doctor in Massachusetts has been suspended for leaving a patient in
the middle of spinal surgery to go to the bank for 35 minutes to deposit
a check. The patient was furious, he wanted to complain, but, he didnt
have the backbone.

Hey peeps, I've been a bit MIA of late, to be honest I think I melted under the onslaught of heat and humidity we had through Feb and March. I'm glad to hear that Jenny is doing well and Badger has had a good time being Gramps.

Hey, fiona, good to hear from you again! How's your garden coming along ? And have you painted your house?

The garden is looking a bit crispy, now that the weather is a bit more friendly I need to get stuck in, when I finish the bedrooms. I have a heap of bulbs ready to go I when it cools down.
I spent the weekend cursing whatever philistine pulled up the original hearth in the spare room as I chipped concrete away so that when I re-tile it will be level with the floor.

Everything ok, Jenny?

gday all

how is everyone ???

Hey Badger how is it going over there ?

did you finish your bridge yet ?

Jenny hope your back is feeling better

Hi quokkaz,,, how the devil are you,, no not done anything to the bridge yet, we have had some major rain over the winter and large amounts of water have washed away one of my waterfall as well as damaging a second just under the bridge, so I need to repair these before I finish the bridge, we had some good weather last week so got around the garden and mowed the grass for the first time, now its turned very cold with a north wind with snow forecast in places, so will look at the waterfalls and bridge when i have tidied up the garden after winter