I have been an OD'er since 99. I have met some beautiful people on the old site over the years. I hope to re- acquaint myself with some of them and some new folk as well. The encouragement and support I got from this community in 2002 when I went down the Cancer trail was incredible. It is good to be back.

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Teething Trouble.

September 10, 2024
Cannot believe it, last night I broke my tooth on a piece of chocolate. I buy the 70% cocoa and it was hard and boom out came a bit of tooth. Anyhow I managed to have it rebuilt today by the most charming dentist I have ever had. He was very gentle, put me at…
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  • Going Bollywood
    September 9, 2024
    A lovely friend picked me up in her car. It was teaming cats and dogs. Freeway down to a standstill.  Drove right past the venue because we were deep conversation.  We had a bit of a desperation laugh about, because time was against us.I really like talking to Judy. She is great fun and I…
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  • Assertive..Agressive…damned if I know now.
    September 3, 2024
    OMG Yesterday. Where to begin. First I am now aware how assertive or aggressive I sound.  So we arrive at Ality, which now is under a new name, raring to go. I personally was very very excited. The Rat test was so confusing, and there wasn't enough to go around. The gal came out and…
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  • Buddy
    September 1, 2024
    Buddy my gorgeous Beagle turns 14 this month.  He is still going strong. He has funny little spots here and there and  what I call an old man's cough.  He had his Spleen removed doe to tumors in April and he pulled up 3 days later as if it never happened. But apart from that…
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  • Rehearsal notes.
    August 21, 2024
    Thanks a million for the work you all put in today. The show is where it should be at this time, it just needs a little tweaking here and there. Please, no more books, they should all be well and truly down. Next week for openers and warming up we will sing the finale first.…
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  • Chilly this morn
    August 20, 2024
    Woke up at 5 am. A bit of a restless night.  However all though I am up and have had breakfast, I am headed back to bed.   I can feel sleepiness hovering not far away. I have the Skylarkers this arvo.  Second last rehearsal before our gig at Ality in 2 weeks.  We will need…
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  • End of year for us.
    December 12, 2023
      I am sitting contemplating  what a great year we have had   performing.  If there is a negative side to it, there were 5 shows cancelled due to Covid on the  premises.  Oh yes it is still out there.  I suppose the biggest disappointment is that our very last show for the year was cancelled...
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  • The Skylarkers are in full swing.
    October 4, 2023
       And here they are presenting the King and I Medley Today is out 5th gig in this semester.   We are off to Lilydale. Margaret's mother is in Alitiy and she is over 90, so we will do a full show for her and her mates.    It will be our fourth visit  to this place.…
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  • Buddy dreaming, Me searching.
    October 4, 2023
    Well it has been forever, a year at the very least.  Covid has been and is still around, but I have enough vaccine in me. plus the flu shot, and the pneumonia one and the shingles as well.  Viruses had been keep well away. I got here today because I cannot get hold of Polly…
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  • Morning Glory
    November 6, 2022
    With all the soaking wet weather we have had including huge floods in the north of the state. We are now headed for a hot spell. Consequently the humidity is awful.   I walked Buddy this morning and the council have to come and mow the grass by the side of the path. It is…
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