Family Album seeking descendants
I found George Bates’ family history album – I’m looking for his family to reunite it with them. Continue reading Family Album seeking descendants
Author: The Sock Mistress
Slight fixation with socks. At last count, I had enough pairs of socks to last 14 weeks without having repeat a pair.
IT geek by profession. Disney nut. 3rd world loan shark (http://Kiva.org ). Finds humour in the inappropriate. Holiday planner extraordinaire. Mum to doglets.
Crazy Dachshund lady.
Quietly
Ancient wolves washed after the kill,
In my DNA, they are still.
Telling me to wash my feet,
*Before* the meal I’m yet to eat! Continue reading Quietly
What I gave up in 2020
My favourite shopping destination tends to be the nearest Op Shop (Thrift store) and if they have a 50 cent or dollar rack, even better. But in January 2020, I decided I had enough clothing. Very likely enough to last for the rest of my life – and thats assuming I live to be 100 – on this I am not kidding. Continue reading What I gave up in 2020
Skid Marks on my Heart
When we got you from the pound, You looked so sad and seemed so down. You had lost your human friend, And felt your life was at an end One look at your old, grey, face, We could not leave … Continue reading Skid Marks on my Heart
ANZAC – Stuart Leslie Sillars
Following my previous posts this week about my great-uncles Jim Wootton and Keith Sillars this last ANZAC commemoration post is regarding my Grandfather Stuart Leslie Sillars. Stuart was born in 1915 to Matthew and Mary Sillars in the small port town of Lyttelton, near Christchurch, … Continue reading ANZAC – Stuart Leslie Sillars
ANZAC – Matthew Keith Sillars
Following on my from post the other day about Jim Wootton, I wanted to share some more photos of Matthew Keith Sillars (known as Keith). Keith was my paternal Grandfather’s brother and unfortunately didn’t survive the war. He was killed … Continue reading ANZAC – Matthew Keith Sillars
ANZAC – James Henry Wootton
Sitting at home with some extra time on my hands, one of the tasks I have been working on is digitising old photos. One of the bundles I worked on this week contains old family photos, including a number of … Continue reading ANZAC – James Henry Wootton
All by myself… (week 2)
Saturday 28 March – Day 8 Converted our guest room back into its original configuration of a two desked home office. I am now pleased we kept the benchtop in the garage and didn’t get rid of it. Moved the … Continue reading All by myself… (week 2)
The hostage situation … (week 1)
Social Distancing and self-isolation, I confess it’s my prefered default mode. Well obviously without the panic buying and people dying of course. Even before the Australian government has recommended a full lock-down, our work, like many others has directed staff … Continue reading The hostage situation … (week 1)
IT is an investment NOT an expense
Long gone are the days where you buy a new computer and do a server refresh every 3-5 years. Unless you have a good IT person to keep up with technology, your business will be left behind by your competitors who invest in their IT. Continue reading IT is an investment NOT an expense
Running – I’m not fast and it’s not pretty
These runners you see bounding along the street making it look easy – they are freaks. After two years of running 4km – usually 3 times a week – it has never got easier. I had visions when I started running of sprinting down the street – the equivalent of a human gazelle… reality not so much. Continue reading Running – I’m not fast and it’s not pretty
How do you dispose of a body?
It has been a long time since I have posted. I’d like to say I have a good excuse but its simply because I have subscribed to Netflix… so you know, binge-watching… My brother was here a few weeks ago … Continue reading How do you dispose of a body?
The choices we make
As we toughed it through another “freezing” winter here on the tropical Gold Coast of Australia, I reflected on the lifestyle choice we have made. I came here to escape the cold and the place is full of it – ice cream, gelato, sorbet, ice blocks, icy poles, Golden Gaytimes, snow cones… Continue reading The choices we make
Vegetarian Surfers Paradise Dining – Zambrero
There are a couple of chains around the Gold Coast that do Mexican style food, of these, my pick is Zambrero. No only is the food delicious but for every meal you buy, someone in need also gets a … Continue reading Vegetarian Surfers Paradise Dining – Zambrero
Vegetarian Surfers Paradise Dining – Poké California
I was looking forward to sharing about a great little hidden gem in Surfers Paradise called Poké California, which opened in the Circle on Cavill mall a few months ago. I guess I missed the boat though, when I went on … Continue reading Vegetarian Surfers Paradise Dining – Poké California
14 Weeks Worth of Socks 