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It is St Valentine's Day; a day set aside to celebrate the man who allegedly died for love like many before him. The likes of Romeo, Jack of titanic, the Greek gods – Achilles and Hercules all died for the course of love. A careful observation of the main characteristics of love seems to be death because even Jesus our lord died for our sakes to redeem us unto salvation. However, in my opinion, it only highlights selflessness and the will to sacrifice beyond human consideration that distinguishes love.
Another chief attribute of love is giving. When one is in love, giving becomes an art as we indulge in the act with no form of restraints whatsoever and without any motive of receiving anything in return and this spells the reason, why the air on Valentine's Day is always stimulated with exchange of gifts and affectionate loving. In fact, because of love, we give all of ourselves completely never wanting to let our partner be without the offering of our company.
Nevertheless, have we ever for once stopped to ponder that the day we so vigorously celebrate in most amoral and lewd ways defeats the essence of the day itself? St Valentine was a man who gave his life for the idea of loving. Preceding his death, he had literally, not metaphorically given his life in immeasurable ways. Hence, giving his life was not an issue for a man who gave his resources, attention, and time to people who suffered from different needs and this rapidly made him give his heart out completely. It never was about adorning ourselves in red and plotting how to get in pants just to avoid those thighs that gave us immense pleasure after the treat given like a sacrifice.
What I find rather troubling is the sentiment attached to love, which makes us direct our attention to a given day just to love as if other days are supposed to be fallow days of love. It is this reason that sets us on the pedestal of a lot of mishap in relationships. Really, I am bemused at how we strive at achieving perfection in a day; yet wholly dumping the passion that drives us to the pinnacle of love on this set day immediately the day and its euphoric elevation of desire ends.
As I was saying earlier, there are many mirages that cloud our perspective of love and plague our sense of judgement in choosing who to love and how to love. Now this is not about who to love or how to love. It is about championing the course of loving right and preventing us from suffering from self-inflicted life burdening heartbreaks. It is about knowing love is not for the bourgeois, wealthy or the poor alone. In fact, it is not a matter bothering on class or style. It is not about celebrating only on a given day the idea of love in erotic forms but constantly falling tenderly with the idea of loving itself. Love indeed defies all odds and defeats all sense of purpose and cerebral competence.
Love is a daily thing. It is about appreciation, selflessness, commitment, dedication, and above all loyalty. If we agree that this is the purpose of love and that it dumbfounds the most intelligent, the strongest and mightiest of men, then why must we love as if we are changing clothes? If charity is supposed to be the essence of loving, must it be with such light heartedness? I mean if love is like taking a bullet to the heart or to the head, it must be for the one worth dying for undoubtedly. It is something that even a blind man must open his eyes to before taking the leap of faith. Do not just sit in the train of love without knowing the destination.
For me, it is not enough to love only because of the gifts I am going to get or the sweet magical gorilla passion we will exchange even if it takes me to cloud nine back and forth. Of what use is that if after that day, all of our energy spent on screaming our lungs out and crying our eyes until it bleeds? If there has to be any screaming and crying, it has to be because of pendulum grinding and downloading.
Forever is very long for me and that is eternity simply put! The beautiful thing is that forever starts with each step taken today. So it is crucial to find the 'ride or die chick,' the one who sees the bullet and takes us both out of the way, the one who loves me most in my lowest, loving beyond love, giving me the passion that will make me dare to conquer the highest obstacles that may come my way. The one who though fills the mermaid with grief because of her striking beauty will know am not in love because of her incredulously fabulous beauty. It has to be the one who despite all the crazy white lies fed her by my disparagers and other wooers, want me to hold her down.
Yes we all looking for love. Nevertheless, must we imagine having a partner with basketball contract money or Nigerian oil mony conditioning it only to that? If truly it is love, then why can we not build together and then I will be glad to give you my MasterCard and code with no form of hesitations. We must have the ability to recognise what is real. Only then can we embrace the battle of loving because they always say it is a battlefield.
I for one have resolved to love not only because I believe in love alone but also because there is nothing more important in life than love. When I hurt from love, I got one dose, which is to love all over again as if I never did before. I learn my lessons and apply it and I ensure I do not jump ships like it were some play toy. I will rather be out of love than love a salacious and charming woman blindfolded by an alluring love. Hence, I will suggest that we go pass the mirages of love and tear the veil that prevents us from loving for the right reasons.
With so much undying love flowing in me like a spring, I wish you all a happy Valentine's Day. Pleas be safe and wise.


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Commission: Mexico needs special prosecutor for missing 43
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico needs to appoint a special prosecutor to handle the case of 43 missing college students, whose fate remains a mystery a year after they disappeared at the hands of local police and a drug gang, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights said Friday.
Calling the situation in the country a "serious human rights crisis," Commission President Rose-Marie Belle Antoine said Mexico must implement all recommendations of the commission's independent team of experts appointed to review the investigation into the 43, who have been missing since Sept. 26, 2014, from the city of Iguala in the southern state of Guerrero. The recommendations include replacing the investigative team and following the experts' hypothesis that the students may have disappeared while hijacking a bus carrying heroin or drug money.
The experts last month took apart the Attorney General's version that the students were mistaken for rival gang members and burned in a garbage dump.
The commission "has been able to confirm on the ground the serious human rights crisis Mexico is experiencing, which is characterized by a situation of extreme insecurity and violence," Antoine said in a press conference at the end of a five-day visit to six locations around the country.
Roberto Campa, the government's undersecretary for human rights, later denied that the country is experiencing a widespread crisis, and said that the overall situation in Mexico isn't something that can be determined in just a five-day visit.
"Certainly there are some specific cases they have presented that have worrisome conditions, but they don't reflect the situation in general for the country," Campa said in a press conference responding to the commission. He said the case of the missing 43 was not the norm, rather "an absolutely extraordinary situation."
The commission issued preliminary findings of its visit and said a full report on the human rights situation in Mexico will be issued in early 2016.
Among other things, it said Mexico has a "deeply troubling phenomenon" of extra-judicial killings by government forces, and urged the country to investigate the possibility of such killings by Federal Police earlier this year in Apatzingan and Tanhuato, both in the western state of Michoacan, where the government is battling a fierce drug cartel known as the Jalisco New Generation.
The Mexican government has vehemently denied that there were extra-judicial killings in both cases, saying police came under fire and casualties came in a shootout. Though it has not done a separate probe, the commission said there were irregularities in the government's investigation and that the crime scenes had been altered to support the official claims of a confrontation.
The commission was repeatedly asked about the lack of confidence Mexicans have in the judicial system and the attorney general, and whether the country needs an independent international commission to fight impunity like that in Guatemala, where the president and vice president have both resigned and been jailed in a widespread public corruption scandal.
Antoine said that option has not been discussed so far for Mexico. She noted in an interview with The Associated Press that there are reforms in the works for Mexico's justice systems and new laws regarding torture, victims' compensation and more expected for forced disappearances by the state.
"Our purpose is not to create substitute for the government," she said. "We have to allow the state to correct itself."
Lucia de Los Angeles Diaz, who attended the conference, saw her 29-year-old son kidnapped two years ago from the port city of Veracruz and has heard nothing since.
"It's a never-ending story, we walk from one office to the other, and every day we walk out empty handed, that's the story of our lives," she told the commission.
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It's been an exciting week in our house: Martha was in the local paper yesterday as she's raising money for Alzheimer's UK (more on that in another post), which made her feel like a bit of a celebrity and of course, it was Valentine's Day on Tuesday, which meant my eldest two got a bit giddy and unnecessary for a couple of days. Continue reading
Dementia & Alzheimer's
What my mother taught me
I saw this quote the other day and it stopped me in my tracks with its raw and painful truth. She did teach me so much my beautiful mum and she is still teaching us – teaching us about the darker side of life; the pain and the hurt, the loss and the fear, but she is also teaching us to be strong and to never assume, to enjoy each other more, to value the good things more, to love each other more, to live better, to be better. Continue reading
I believe in Magic
Time is a funny thing. When we're young, we think it is endless and we have all the time in the world. I don't really know at what point that stops, maybe it is a gradual awareness, a slow awakening to the fact that we are ageing. Continue reading
Drive carefully!
I speak to my mum and dad every day now. I didn't before – before, I would call once or twice a week and we would catch up on all the week's happenings. I would share stories from the kids' many after-school activities, proudly informing my parents how well they are all doing in this and that, the things we have done as a family, the friends I have seen and the things we have in the diary for the coming week. Continue reading
What to say?
I received a lovely message this morning from an old friend. My old university friend, Sian, who I don't see enough of these days and with whom I have shared some wonderful, funny, embarrassing and special times with over the past 20 or so years (one moment in particular when we chased Brad from Neighbours down an alley in Hull! Shameful!) Continue reading
No Love, No Pain
I read an article this week in The Guardian that put, very eloquently, the feeling of grief you experience when you lose your mother. In it, the journalist, David Ferguson describes how losing a mother is, actually, a poor description of what it feels like when your mother has died. Continue reading
Mum's The Word
It's the day after "Mother's day" and sadness has reached into my heart once again to bring a tear to my eye after reading Sarah's last blog post. Continue reading


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Reception Hours
Monday-Friday: 7:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday: 7:00am - 10:00am
After Hours Arrival
For arrival outside the above reception hours, please contact in advance for alternate arrangements.
We have a key safe located beside the Reception Door (attached to the wall). It is important that you phone us during office hours so we can advise you the code for the safe and email you instructions regards the room, parking, wifi and registration the following morning.
Check-in is from 12:00pm. Requests for early check-in considered (dependent upon previous night's occupancy and/or check-out time).
If you arrive early you are more than welcome to check-in if the room is available. Unfortunately, early check-in cannot be guaranteed as it depends on guest occupancy the night before.
Check-out is by 10:00am.
Requests for late check-out considered (dependent upon time and unit's availability for that night).
Extended check-out (past 11:30pm) may be available and can incur an additional charge depending on time.
Emu Park
Situated on the Capricorn Coast, Emu Park is a small coastal village renowned for its natural beauty, scenery and unspoilt beaches that enjoys an ideal sub-tropical climate. Overlooking the beautiful islands of Keppel Bay, Emu Park is located fifty kilometres east from the city centre of Rockhampton and 20 kilometres south from the township of Yeppoon.
Surrounded by kilometers of pristine beaches and located in the centre of Emu Park's CBD, from your unit it's a short stroll to any one of four beaches as well as conveniences such as:
- Local Pub
- Restaurants
- Surf Club
- Bowls Club
- Shops
- Supermarket
- Beauty Therapists
- Hairdressers
- Massages
- Tennis Court
- Bell Park
- Skate Park
- Children's Playground
Rockhampton is serviced by regular direct flights from Brisbane, Sydney & Townsville as well as train & bus services. If arriving via air or rail, Young's Bus Service frequently commutes to the Coast daily to the bus stop opposite Endeavour Inn.
If driving, please follow the signs to Emu Park from Rockhampton along the Rockhampton - Emu Park Road. Endeavour Inn is in the centre of the CBD of Emu Park, in front of the roundabout, diagonally opposite Bell Park, behind the Bendigo Bank
Emu Park also has its own airstrip for light aircraft & helicopter landings. A transfer service is available on request.
Winter is a perfect time of year on the Capricorn Coast with blue skies, crystal clear water and beautiful days end on end. May to September is typically dry with mild sunny days and cool nights, with daily maximums 23-30°C with 9-17°C overnight.
Located on the Tropic of Capricorn, the Capricorn Region is classified as having a subtropical climate. Summer is generally warm and humid with a wet season that stretches from December to April. Typical summer daytime temperature ranges are 22-32°C and 18-22°C overnight.
What to Wear
With our relaxed lifestyle, casual, light and comfortable clothing is usually best suited for the Capricorn Region.
In the winter months it is best to pack some warmer clothing.
Remember to be sun smart and be sure to pack your swimmers for the beach and good walking shoes if you're fond of National Parks.
Ties and jackets are definitely not required.
An ATM and bank is located within the complex, with full banking facilities available, including currency exchange.
Opening hours are from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and from 9am to 12pm Saturday (excludes public holidays).
The local power supply is 240 volts at 50 Hz, and uses a 3 pin plug connection.
Many appliances have 110/240V switches, however it is advisable that overseas visitors bring their own plug adaptors.
Emergency Services
Emu Park is well provided with emergency facilities having two medical centres, a chemist, ambulance, fire and police station.
The region also has sophisticated public and private hospitals in both Yeppoon and Rockhampton.
The Capricorn Coast has a volunteer and/or full-time Coast Guard presence at Keppel Sands and Yeppoon.
The main swimming beaches in Emu Park and Yeppoon are patrolled by Surf Lifesavers.
Originally referred to by the Aboriginal people as "Oopal" - "Place of Emu's", Emu Park was considered a health resort by sailors from around the world and local fisherman alike. Suffering from tuberculosis and with nothing to lose, King O'Malley left America for this magical land and upon arriving was saved and nursed back to health by a tall aborigine named Coowonga.
In the 1870's the area became popular with people anxious to gain possession of blocks of land for their holiday retreats with The Railway Hotel the first hotel built on the site where Endeavour Inn now stands.
One hundred years later on a lovely day in May 1970, Emu Park celebrated the bicentennial year of Captain James Cook's journey through the Keppels aboard the Endeavour by unveiling the Singing Ship, a soaring white musical sculpture located on the headland.
Into the Tropics - Captain James Cook
Extract from the journal of Captain James Cook compiled during the voyage of the Endeavour up the eastern coast of Australia in 1770.
Friday May 25th
(Days were apparently from Noon til Noon ' Ed.) In the PM had it calm until 5 o'clock when a light breeze sprung up at SE and we steer'd NW as the land lay until 10 o'clock, then brought too having had along 14 and 15 fathom water. At 5 in the AM we made sail, at daylight the northernmost point of the main bore N70' West and soon after we saw more land making like islands bearing NWBN. At 9 o'clock we were abreast of the point distant from it 1 Mile, depth of water 14 fathom. I found this point to lay directly under the Tropic of Capricorn and for that reason call'd it by that Name. Longde 209'O' West.
It is of moderate height and looks white and barren and may be known by some Islands that lay to the NW of it and some small rocks one League SE from it. On the west side of the Cape there appear'd to be a Lagoon of the two spits which form'd the entrance where a great number of Pelicans at least I so call them. The most northernmost land we could see bore from C. Capricorn N24' West and appear'd to an Island, but the Main land trended WBN1/2N which Course we steer'd having from 15 to 6 fathom and from 6 to 9 a hard sandy bottom. At noon our Latitude by observation was 23'24'S. C. Capricorn bore S60' east distant 2 Leagues, a small Island NBE 2 Miles. In this situation had 9 fm water at the distance of 4 Miles from the Main land, which is here low and Sandy next the Sea, except the points which are moderately high and rocky; in land the Country is hilly and affords but a very indifferent prospect.
Saturday May 26th
In the PM had a light breeze at ESE with which we stood to the NW until 4 oclock when it fell Cam and soon after we Anchor'd in 12 fathom water, Cape Capricorn bearing S54' East distant 4 Leagues, having the Main land and Islands in a manner all around us.
In the night we found the tide to rise and fall near 7 feet and the flood to set to the westward and Ebb to the Eastward, which is the very reverse to what we found when at Anchor to the Eastward of Bustard Bay. At 6 in the AM we weigh'd with the wind at South a gentle breeze and stood away to the NW between the outermost raing(e) of Islands and the Main land, leaving several small Island(s) between us and the latter, which we passed close by. Our soundings were a little irregular from 12 to 4 fathom, which caused me to send a boat a head to sound. At noon we were about 3 Miles from the Main about the same distance from the Islands without us, our Latitude by obsn was 23'7'S and Longitude made from Cape Capricorn 18 miles west. The Mainland in this Latitude is tolerable high and Mountainous and the Island, which lay off it, are the most of them pretty high and of a small circuit and have more the appearance of barrenness than fertility.
We saw smooks a good way inland which makes me think that there must be a River Lagoon or Inlet into the Country and we pass'd two places that had the appearance of such this morning, but our depth of water at that time was too little to haul in for them where I might expect to meet with less.
Sunday May 27th
We had not stood in to the northward quite an hour before we fell into 3 fathom water, upon which I Anchor'd and sent away the master with two boats to sound the Channel which lay to the leeward of us between the Northernmost Island and the Main land, which appear'd to me to be pretty broad; but I suspected that it was shoal and so it was found, for the Master reported to me upon his return that he found in many places only 2 1/2 fathoms, and where we lay at Anchor we had only 16 feet which was not 2 feet more than the Ship draw'd. In the evening the wind Veer'd to ENE which gave us an opportunity to stretch 3 or 4 Miles back the way we came before the wind shifted to South and oblige'd us again to anchor in 6 fathom. At 5 o'clock in the AM I sent away the Master with two boats to search for a passage out between the Islands while we got the Ship under sail. As soon as it was light the Signal was made by the boats of their having found a passage upon which we follow'd with the Ship. After we got out and into deep water we hoisted in the boats and made Sail to the Northward as the land lay, soundings from 9 to 15 fathom, having still some small Islands without us. At Noon we were about 2 Leagues from the Mainland and by observation in the latitude of 22'53'S, Longitude made from Cape Capricorn 20 miles west. At this the northernmost point of land we had in sight bore NNW distant 10 Miles, this point I name C. Manyfold from the number of high hills over it. Latitude 22'43'S, It lies N26' West distant 17 1/3 Leagues from C. Capricorn, between them the shore forms a large bay which I call'd Keppel Bay and the Islands which lay in and off it are known by the same name. In this Bay is good anchorage where there is a sufficient depth of water. What refreshments it may afford for shipping I know not, we caught no fish here not withstanding we were at anchor. It can hardly be doubted but what it affords fresh water in several place(s) as both main land and Islands are inhabited; we saw smooks by day and fires in the night upon the Main and people upon one of the Islands.
King O'Malley
Here is the story of a man who came to Emu Park suffering from tuberculosis, but he came prepared to die, for he brought his coffin with him. He was an American, named King O'Malley.
King O'Malley, a Californian suffering from tuberculosis, was told by a sailor that if he went to Australia, to a place called Rockhampton, he would be cured of his complaint. So he induced a captain of a ship leaving for Australia and the port of Rockhampton to take him on board. O'Malley was so sick he did not think he would live to reach Australia, so he had a lead coffin made so that if he died on the voyage, he could be buried at sea, without having to be sewn up in canvas, thus saving the captain and sailors a lot of bother.
He survived the voyage to Port Alma where he and his coffin were put ashore. Two fishermen on the wharf asked where he was heading for; O'Malley said he wanted to find a place where he could live in the sun, as he was very sick. They told him they were going fishing, but they would drop him off at Emu Park, as it was deemed a health resort. They told him there were fine beaches and he could find a place to stay. He felt so sick and could hardly stand, so he accepted their offer, said goodbye to his coffin and departed with the fishermen.
They put him ashore on a small beach between Rocky Point and Zilzie. O'Malley saw a cave there and stooped to get into it, he lay down where the sun would shine on him and closed his eyes, too ill to care what happened to him.
A tall aborigine named Coowonga carried him some distance and put him down gently in a rough shelter built of logs and bark. It overlooked a lovely stretch of beach and ocean. Coowonga left O'Malley and went back to the cave to get his belongings. When he returned, he pointed to the cave and O'Malley realised that if Coowonga had not found him and carried him from the cave he would have been drowned by the incoming tide.
He had to rely on Coowonga for a great deal of help and care, but the aborigine seemed pleased to be of service. At last, after nearly two years, O'Malley felt he was growing strong again, and it was wonderful to be able to breathe freely and be free of the racking cough.
One morning Coowonga came to O'Malley and said, "We all go walkabout, too many white men come. Kangaroo and Emu he go, we go too, you no want me now." But O'Malley decided to go too; so he packed his few belongings and made ready to leave Emu Park.
While in Rockhampton he offered Coowonga a sum of money in appreciation of all the services he had rendered him, but Coowonga refused the money and picking up O'Malley's swag headed off in a southerly direction. He went a few miles along with King, then suddenly he handed King's swag back and disappeared into the bush. O'Malley never heard of, or ever saw him again.
O'Malley travelled on foot all the way to Brisbane, meeting a few people on the way. This man was destined to become one of Australia's great men. He came to Emu Park in the early part of Emu Park's history prepared to die, but God provided him with a "Man Friday" who saved his life and nursed him back to health, to become the founder of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and to conceive the building of the Transcontinental Railway. He was Minister for Home Affairs from 1910 to 1913 and 1915 to 1916, King O'Malley died on December 20th, 1953, at the age of 99 years and 6 months.
Was it the climate of Emu Park, the good nursing by an Aborigine, or the Burdekin plums that prolonged the life of this great man. O'Malley always maintained that Emu Park was the finest health resort in the world. Emu Park lost a great attraction when the cave that sheltered this great and wonderful man, collapsed into the sea during the heavy rains, high winds and rough seas, experienced in February and March 1890.
Birth of a Town
OOPAL - "Place of Emu's"
Emu Park was gazetted as a township on January 9th, 1869. It was not called Emu Park then, it was given the name Hewittville, after the man who battled so hard for its establishment. Mr Gregory, the Government Surveyor, objected to its being gazetted as he favoured the area now known as Yeppoon. As a result of his objection there was a hold up in the sale of land, but as the people of Rockhampton and there were many of them who visited the area favoured it, Mr Gregory's objection was overruled and the first land sale took place in Rockhampton on May 18th, 1870.
The first land put up for sale by the Crown comprised five sections. The upset price was 8 pound per acre.
It was not until 1871 that buildings started to go up. One of the first was built by Mr Rees R. Jones on the corner of Emu and Granville Street; other houses were built, but building was slow, owing to the difficulty of getting material to the Park. This had to be brought in by dray and bullock teams. Mr Charles Redman conducted this class of business and Mr Robert Hewitt started a mail and passenger service, which he continued for a considerable time. It was a once a week service, leaving Rockhampton on Saturday and returning on Monday morning; it took four hours to journey from Rockhampton, even with a good pair of horses.
The Singing Ship
During 1969, the attention of all Local Authorities was drawn to the Bi-Centenary of the discovery of Australia by Captain James Cook in 1770 and the desirability of having appropriate celebrations.
A meeting was convened of all interested parties and the Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Celebrations Committee was formed under the chairmanship of Mr J.B. Hinz, Chairman of the Livingstone Shire Council, with Tom Edminstone as Secretary and Frank Edwards as Treasurer.
A competition was held for a suitable expression of commemoration with a prize of $100.00. About twenty entries were received and the prize was awarded to a tie between Mrs C.M. Westmoreland for her drawing of the Singing Ship and the Lions Club of Yeppoon for their idea of a Youth Holiday Camp on one of the islands in Keppel Bay.
The Committee adopted the Singing Ship as its commemoration object in preference to the Holiday Camp idea as the latter appeared to be more of a long-term project that could not be completed in time for the due date of May 30th the following year.
The Lions Club persevered with their idea later on and achieved their objective.
The Committee commenced fund raising with a target of $5,000.00 and the Lions Club generously donated their share of the prize to the project. Fund raising progressed slowly, no large donations being received except for $300.00 from Rockhampton City Council, Fitzroy Shire Council and Livingstone Shire Council. A collective donation from the Rockhampton and District Historical Society of $100.00 brought the fund up to its first $1,000.00.
After inspection of several sites along the Capricorn Coast, the present site, then known as Churchill's Lookout near Fishermans Beach, was selected and submitted to the Livingstone Shire Council for approval, which was given. Tenure of the land was to be arranged with the Lands Department.
Mr S.W. Kele, a Rockhampton steel and concrete contractor had become interested in the project, and Mr D. Thomas and Mr G. Cain, lecturers in Engineering and Physics respectively at the Capricornia Institute of Advanced Education, also became interested. The success of the project was the result of these people's knowledge and work.
While George Cain experimented with piping and perforations on the roof of the Institute to find the correct sizes required for the sound effect, David Thomas prepared, from the artist's drawing, section plans for the structure at various heights, and estimates of the steel and concrete required
As Mr Thomas said, such an edifice would require to be moulded as it was being built, rather than being built to a set plan, owing to its form. Steve Kele was definitely the man for the job and with only five months to go before the due date of May 30th, work was commenced on the laying of the foundation slab that was necessary as there was only sand for many feet below the surface of the site.
This slab was thirty feet in diameter and two feet thick made of reinforced concrete. The ship itself was to be forty feet high with dimensions in proportion to the artist's drawing. Mrs "Peggy" Westmorland made a model of the ship, which was of great assistance.
It was expected at the time, that "working bees" under the direction of Steve Kele would do the job, thus cutting down the expense, but this did not work out, except for a few individuals who gave time and effort when they could.
On looking back, the project was a formidable undertaking and the finished work is a credit to the builder's skill and ingenuity.
As work progressed, Steve realised that he was being left to build the Ship more or less on his own resources, with family and hired labour and no contract. This led to some recriminations later on but they were finally ironed out.
At last, the Ship was finished and ready in time for the unveiling and it did sing in the wind, as was the artist's intention.
On a lovely day, May 30th, 1970, in the presence of a large crowd of interested people, the main plaque was unveiled by the Hon. Ian Sinclair, Minister for Shipping in the Federal Parliament, who was presented with a coloured photograph of the Singing Ship as a memento of the occasion. Burns and Twigg had cast two plaques under the supervision of Committeeman Mr S.A. Robinson, a former foundry owner of Rockhampton. The main plaque was to the honour of Captain Cook and the second paid tribute to the Artist, the Engineer, the Accoustician and to the Builder.
One thing was overlooked at the time, but this was remedied by the Rockhampton and District Historical Society. It had been intended to place a Time Capsule in a space left for that purpose in the base of the concrete block supporting the main plaque. The Capsule was placed five years late almost to the day and is to be opened on the 300th anniversary of Captain Cook's discovery.
There remained the payment of the Builder's account which had been rendered in detail to the Committee for a total of about $5,500.00 of which $3,000.00 had been paid. Many things like travelling time, crane hire, incidental living away from home expenses and general business overhead expenses had not been charged. Had these been included, and the value of all material and labour donated, the total cost would have been in the vicinity of $30,000.00.
Mr Kele and his family generously wrote off $1,000.00 and in recognition of the value of the Singing Ship to the community, the three Councils donated another $800.00. Finally to the rescue came the Emu Park Progress Association and the Rockhampton Rodeo Picnic Club with the balance owing.
In appreciation of the tourist potential of the Singing Ship, the Livingstone Shire Council, now with a change of members, has constructed a sealed road and car park at the site.
The many visitors leave favourable comments in the Visitor's Book, and the popularity and the more than Australia-wide renown of the Memorial is a tribute to those who were inspired to erect it.
It should be recorded that Steve Kele's interest in the project did not cease with the finished job. Grass was planted and tended; stepping stones, seats and a refuse bin were provided; and a Wishing Well with direction pointers and Visitor's Book were set up, while Steve and his family acted as trustees and caretakers.
Endeavour Inn - Emu Park's Most Prestigious Building
The Endeavour Inn Emu Park could be said to be the most prestigious building on the site in the history of the town that began on January 9, 1869.
The area had been claimed by Rockhampton business people, central and western graziers and sheep farmers as a seaside resort. They were anxious to gain possession of blocks of land for their holiday retreats overlooking the Keppel Islands.
A protracted battle for land ownership raged between an original owner Robert Ross, who owned a cattle run almost the length of the coast and business and western grazing interests.
It is recorded in the archives of Emu Park Historical Museum Society Incorporated, that the first sale of 34 Emu Park allotments was held at the Lands Office in Rockhampton on May 18, 1970. All were sold. The upset price was eight pounds an acre.
Two allotments on the corner of Hill & Pattison Sts (allotments 1 and 5, Section 3) were bought by a Rockhampton ironmonger named Robert Gardiner.
Their value was recognised by a former Cawarral stockman Mr Charles Redman who bought the allotments from Gardiner and built The Railway Hotel.
The site was opposite Emu Park railway station and turntable on the end of the line that was built from Rockhampton. The first licensee was Mrs Kate Evans and husband Mr J.H. Evans.
The hotel was gutted by fire in 1905 and replaced with a boarding house operated by Mr & Mrs Hugh Owens until 1914.
Mrs J Begg moved into Emu Park and in 1912, bought the Imperial Hotel, the boarding house and two shops in between. Just before the outbreak of World War 1, Mrs Begg acquired Mt Usher Hotel for removal and relocated it in front of the boarding house, under the name of The Grand Central.
Mrs Begg leased The Imperial to Mr Charles Hoffman and in early 1920s bought Mr Howard English's home on the corner of Pattison and Granville Sts to build the Pine Beach Hotel.
She moved into the Pine Beach and leased The Grand Central to Mr Wiltshire until 1931. The hotel was taken over by the Finlay family from Mt Morgan until 1940, then it went to Brice and Molly Begg and again to Mr Walter Miller who changed The Grand Central to Emu Park Hotel.
There followed another series of changes in ownership with Mr Don Cameron and Inez Taylor buying in, in 1945. They sold to Mrs Smith who ran the hotel for a short time with her sons, then sold to Mrs Mellick.
The next owner and licensee was Mrs Rowe who sold out of the Toowoomba Shamrock Hotel and took over the Grand Central for a couple of years. During the term of the next licensees, the Bennetts, the hotel was condemned as a licensed premise by the Licensing Commission, put up for sale and won a new owner in Mr Edward McInnes, the engine driver of the Emu Park train. After the Emu Park rail passenger service was discontinued, The Beachcomber was sold to Mr Bob Leicht and lay vacant for some considerable time. Eventually the building was demolished.
In December 1986, T.T. Cummins & Son, builders of Rockhampton, took interest in the block of land and bought it at auction in May 1987. Construction of the Endeavour Inn commenced Monday September 7th 1987 and was officially opened by Member for Broadsound Mr Denis Hinton on Friday, February 26th 1988.


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In an effort to take full advantage of all the offerings in Cape Town last weekend, I decided to spend a day at the V&A Waterfront – first stop was Body Worlds followed by Red Bull Flugtag. An interesting combination that worked surprisingly well!
First stop was Body Worlds. I'd heard about this exhibition for years and was curious to see it for myself. Whether you have any knowledge of anatomy and physiology or not, the Body Worlds exhibit makes science accessible and interesting to all audiences.
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Then it was on to Red Bull Flugtag. I must admit I wasn't expecting too much so I was pleasantly surprised at how much fun it was. We found a place to see the action even though we arrived after the first team had already flown and the atmosphere was great. There were multiple commentators/cameras interviewing participants and spectators between 'flights' and they kept things moving! The crowd was really enthusiastic and also fun to watch ? If you missed it or even if you were there, check out the website for great videos, photos and stories… http://www.redbull.co.za/cs/Satellite/en_ZA/Red-Bull-Flugtag-South-Africa/001243159578902
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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Allegheny County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) train community volunteers who work with the complex child welfare system to advocate for the best interest of abused and neglected children. WOC's grant of $2,000 provides the funds to support the costs of advocacy for two children for one year.
Calvary Lincoln After School Program (CLASP)
Throughout the year, Calvary participates with the Lincoln School to enrich the lives of students through art and culture. During the summer months, many CLASP students attend Calvary Camp. WOC's grant of $2,250 supports the scholarships for these Lincoln students.
Good Grief Center
The Good Grief Center is a comprehensive bereavement resource and referral center that builds a more compassionate community through grief awareness, education, support and hope. WOC, in conjunction with the Calvary community, will provide space to hold 3 speaker's programs throughout the next year.
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The GPLC's Refugee Services and English as a Second Language programs reach more than 900 foreign-born adults in Allegheny County annually. WOC's grant of $1,500 will provide training in language, culture and the American way of life for two refugee students' for one year.
Holy Cross Church
The Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Homewood is a sister church of Calvary, and as such, we support them in carrying out their mission as a place of sanctuary and blessings in the East End. WOC's grant of $1,650 will enable Holy Cross Church to purchase new acolyte cassock and cotta combinations for the acolytes in time for the Presiding Bishop's visit for Absalom Day in February.
Jeremiah's Place
Jeremiah's Place is a 24/7 crisis nursery in East Liberty that cares for young children free of charge, when their family is faced with a crisis or is unable to care for their child temporarily. WOC's grant of $1,000 provides funds to design a Responsive Website platform that will provide easier access to their clients who use their smartphones, and to significantly reduce the 45 minute intake process.
Jubilee Association
Originally begun as the Jubilee Soup Kitchen, for over 30 years the Jubilee Association serves countless homeless and near-homeless with meals, medical clinic, pantry services and assistance in social services such as housing, healthcare and early child development. WOC's grant of $ 2,000 provides resources to the John Heinz Child Development Center Scholarship Fund.
Off the Floor Pittsburgh
Off the Floor is a local Christian ministry dedicated to supporting families who cannot afford basic furniture for their homes. They delivered needed furniture to nearly 250 households this year, with a waiting list of 32-40 families. WOC's grant of $2,500 provides funds to purchase new beds for 20 children on the waiting list.
Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute (PPI)
The Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute is Western Pennsylvania's oldest interfaith counseling center providing mental health services to over 1000 persons annually. The WOC grant of $1,000 supports the Silent Samaritan program, which provides funds to help women who need PPI's counseling services, but who cannot afford the full fee.
Pittsburgh Weil School
Pittsburgh Weil Elementary School is a Pre-K to 5th grade school located in Pittsburgh's Hill District. Many families do not have the financial resources to provide their children with gifts for the school's annual Christmas Fun Night. WOC's grant of $1,000 supplements the Weil Christmas Fund to provide a gift and a holiday meal for each of the 240 students.
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Lydia's Place works with mothers and fathers who were incarcerated, providing a safe and supportive setting to restore relationships with their children and other family members, and acquire skills needed to become productive and positive role models for their families and the community. WOC's grant of $1,000 was made in the memory of Sally Childs, a life-long member of Calvary, who was instrumental in founding Lydia's Place.
St. Stephen's Neighborhood Youth Outreach Program (NYOP)
NYOP has been offering a safe place for children in Wilkinsburg for nearly 20 years, providing a Christ-centered arts after school program. WOC's grant of $1,600 provides funds to support the Enhanced Arts Program offering new and innovative programing to returning students.
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Shepherd Wellness Community is the only HIV/AIDS community in Western Pennsylvania, offering a safe, compassionate community empowering people affected by HIV/AIDS to live with dignity. WOC's grant of $1,500 helps underwrite 3 art therapy classes using ceramics as a means of therapy in a creative and supportive group setting.
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Bunn Explains How Magneto's Actions Push the "Uncanny X-Men" into "Civil War II"
Magneto is the Master of Magnetism, known for both his vast power and penchant for using it to make bold, ruthless moves designed to protect mutantkind by any means necessary. A dangerous new era for the Marvel Universe's mutants began in the wake of "Secret Wars," one in which where the transformative Terrigen Cloud unleashed by the Inhumans is making mutants deathly ill and humankind has become even more angry and afraid of them. In order to protect his people from extinction, Magneto has adopted a new set of tactics. Instead of working at cross purposes or in direct opposition to the X-Men, Magneto now leads a new incarnation of the team, and the rage that fuels him is now used to plan and enact elaborate machinations rather than devastating, sudden strikes strikes of vengeance.
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CBR News spoke with Bunn about how Magneto's experiences during the eight-month gap between "Secret Wars" and "Uncanny X-Men" #1 impacted him, his relationship with and plans for the Uncanny X-Men, and the inciting incident of and potential character clashes in his "Civil War II" tie-in series.
CBR News: It feels like these initial issues of "Uncanny X-Men" seeded the fact that some fairly major events went down during the eight-month gap after "Secret Wars," especially when it comes to Magneto. From what I can gather, he had set up a new mutant sanctuary on Genosha and when the Terrigen Cloud hit, it not only ravaged the sanctuary it did something to his powers. It either killed him or left him in a death-like state, correct? Will we learn more about exactly what occurred or see that in flashback soon?
Cullen Bunn: You're on the right track with some of what happened to Magneto and Genosha. Magneto definitely established a new sanctuary on Genosha. We saw the first steps toward that during the "Magneto" series. But during the
eight-month gap, the Terrigen cloud swept across the island nation. The mutant population there was ravaged once again. That event has left a pretty deep emotional wound on Magneto, and I think you'll see his reaction to it in a big way in issue #5 of "Uncanny X-Men."
As for Magneto's "death" — we'll learn more about it in bits and pieces. I don't think I'll take a lot of space to go into a great deal of exposition on it. With his powers it is the same deal. He's more powerful than he was throughout most of his solo series, but he's not as all-powerful as he was at the end of that book.
Again, I'll reveal more on that as we go along. In the next arc, we'll start learning a little more about how Magneto decided to bring this team together. Let's just say he was given a "sign" from a power greater than his own.
Magneto is clearly angry over what happened on Genosha, but the question is just how angry. Would you say he's as mad as he was in the early issues of his ongoing series, or is this a whole new level?
At this point, I think Magneto is just as angry as he was in his ongoing — maybe even a little more — but he's focusing that anger in different ways. During the eight-month gap, Magneto became a little lost, especially after what happened to Genosha. With this team of X-Men, he's trying to build himself back up and do some "good" for his people. He has a lot of plates spinning right now, as you will soon see, and he's approaching the mutant plight from a lot of angles instead of being a one-man vengeance squad. But there are some secrets that will be revealed in the "Apocalypse Wars" arc that may send Erik back down the path of fury and revenge.
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One teammmate who seems to do a good job dealing with Magneto and his anger is Psylocke. Why do you think that is? What's your sense of the relationship between Magneto and Betsy?
I think that Betsy knows exactly what Erik is all about. She knows his motives. She knows his quirks. And she has no interest in taking any of his BS. She believes in what Magneto is doing — right now — but she also knows that he's only a few steps away from going off the deep end. In turn, I think Magneto genuinely respects Psylocke. As you'll see in a future issue, when Magneto really needed help, he turned to Psylocke. A bond and an understanding has formed between the two of them. As it stands right now, Psylocke may be the mutant who understands Magneto the most.
"Uncanny X-Men" #5 sees you and artist Greg Land pit Magneto against the Dark Riders on Genosha where he's struggling to protect the life of the mutant healer Triage. Given his fragile emotional state, what can you tell us about how that conflict plays out?
That rage and anger we discussed a bit ago? You're going to see some of that unleashed. You're also going to see that Magneto is still a planner and he's been working toward some interesting end goals, some of which his team has been completely unaware of. This might drive a bit of a wedge between Magneto and his team.
Also, I've heard a lot of comparisons between this team of X-Men and X-Force. X-Force, as you know, was most recently this team of mutants who worked behind the scenes, never being seen as they struck at their enemies. Issue #5 draws a line in the sand between the methodologies of those shadow operatives and this team.
And, by the end of the issue, we will see something new for the X-Men: War Room X.
"Uncanny X-Men" #6 by you and artist Ken Lashley arrives in April to kick off your book's "Apocalypse Wars" tie-in, which focuses on Psylocke and Archangel, but another war arrives in June, one in which Magneto plays a central role according to what we know about "Civil War II: X-Men" so far. Is this more of a separate story that's informed by the events of the main "Civil War II" series or something that directly involves the central conflict of that story? Can you tell us what brings the X-Men into the mix and how the mutants align?
Yes, "Civil War II: X-Men" is a story that is "sort of" separate from the main story line of "Civil War II," but it is informed by what happens during the event and there will be ramifications that will be felt throughout the Marvel Universe in the months to come. This tale is set into motion by the same catalyst that sets "Civil War II" into motion. A new power emerges among the Inhumans. This power, in Magneto's eyes, could be very dangerous to the mutant population, so — in typical Master of Magnetism fashion — he decides to take it for himself.
As you can imagine, something like that could very easily start a war between the Inhumans and the mutants. Storm sees this and decides to stand in Magneto's way. This will be a major team-up between the Extraordinary X-Men and the Uncanny X-Men, but I use "team-up" lightly. The two groups will be poised against each other in some dramatic ways. What's more, there may be dissent among both teams. I think there will be a lot of discussion as to who is right and who is wrong in this tale.
Is this a strictly mutant versus mutant conflict or will we see some members of the Inhumans and their royal family in the mix as well?
The Inhumans will be involved, and you will see some of the royal family, but I think you'll be surprised by the roles they play.
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What's it like pitting Magneto against someone like Storm? Are there any mutant-on-mutant showdown you're looking forward to writing? Any chance we'll see Sabretooth and Old Man Logan throw down?
One of the things I like about this story is that we're going to see how the two teams approach problems differently. We'll see the very different leadership styles of Storm and Magneto. But we'll also see how they are similar, and I believe there are some really engaging moments that will play out because of those similarities. As for specific conflicts you'll see play out, I don't know if I want to reveal all of them just yet.
There are some match ups that just sound awesome to me. Magik vs. Monet, anyone? In addition to the regular "EXM" and "UXM" team members, you'll be seeing some other familiar mutant faces in the book, and some of them will be going head-to-head with our heroes. As for Sabretooth and Old Man Logan — of course they are going to have some very interesting interactions!
Bringing all the conflict to life in "Civil War II: X-Men" is Andrea Broccardo, an artist whose work I'm not super familiar with but he seems to have a real flair for science fiction. What do you enjoy most about his style?
Andrea brings lots of energy to the series, and he gives a great sense of life and motion to these characters. I love his interpretation of the X-Men. I feel like he is a great choice to merge the tones of "Uncanny X-Men" and "Extraordinary X-Men."
If we can look beyond the events of "Civil War II: X-Men" for a minute, will the fallout from that series have a major effect on "Uncanny X-Men" down the line?
There will definitely be shockwaves coming out of "Civil War II: X-Men" that will have long-lasting impact on the Uncanny team, both in terms of their mission and the team dynamic. In a lot of ways, this series also sets up some major happenings in the months to follow.
"Uncanny X-Men" #5 goes on sale March 23, and you can read a preview right now on CBR. "Civil War II: X-Men" is scheduled for release in June.
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LOS ANGELES — Trans erotica producer Grooby has announced an upcoming DVD series helmed by Mona Wales and shot by videographer Ajaporn in San Francisco.
"I am utterly fucking thrilled and elated to be partnering with Grooby for my first DVD release," Wales said. "We are going to make beautiful filth together. I have an incredible cast of smart, hot and talented women involved in this project. My favorite part about this first DVD is that all the concepts for the scenes are pulled from the real lives of the performers.
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Founded in 1996, Grooby is currently based in Los Angeles and operates more than 30 membership websites. The company has numerous DVD lines now distributed through Exquisite and operates the GroobyNetwork.com, which gives models an opportunity to own and manage their own solo site. They are also the host of the annual Transgender Erotica Awards. For more information, visit Grooby.com and TheTEAShow.com.
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Walking with Purpose (WWP) is a Catholic women's Bible study that aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study and small group discussion that link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church.
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Stoat Trapping on the Rangitikei River
"To leave a legacy of an if not pristine, at least an unspoilt natural environment in which we offer our adventures. A natural environment that if possible is healthier than when we started. To do this we have to be agitators, we have to lead by example, we have to care."
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New Zealand, a perfect picture postcard country. Green pasture land, bush clad ranges, spectacular mountain ranges, rivers and lakes. In many ways it all looks so perfect. However, scratch the surface and this picture postcard is not as it seems.
Everywhere you look our natural environment is under threat. Possibly a better way of putting that is our natural environment is under siege. Our native bird and invertebrate life is struggling to survive against waves of introduced predators including Stoats, Weasels, Rats and Cats.
In order to combat this we service 100 stoat traps (kill traps) covering about 20 kms of the Rangitikei River but we need your help! Over the years we've realised the importance of involving the community & instilling the same sense of passion for conservation and protection of our environment that continues to drive our efforts forward.
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Manuel Cajuda spoke to the assembled media at the weekly TPL
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BEC-Tero coach Manuel Cajuda spoke to the assembled media at the weekly TPL 'Meet the Press' event earlier today, looking ahead to the weekend's fixture at home to Osotspa Saraburi FC.
First he had the opportunity to reflect on his first competitive game in charge of the Fire Dragons, the victory over TOT.
"It was a very difficult game. The team had gone 136 days without a win. That's 13 games with no victory. Psychologically that can have a big effect on players and puts them at a disadvantage.
"For TOT, it was like a cup final for them. A real six pointer. They knew that a win would take them to just one point behind us in the table. The victory means we are 7 points clear of them now. I was really pleased with the players in getting that result."
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AWP Conference and Bookfair
In honor of the annual AWP Conference and Bookfair, here are a few interviews and articles on speakers, panelists, and readers who will appear at the event.
"I feel like I should be more hardened at this point, but in a way I feel more vulnerable. With this book I decided not to look at anything at all. Perhaps in the future I'll ask my editor or someone to show me a few [reviews] that she thinks could really benefit me somehow."
– Jhumpa Lahiri on an online interviewer for The Atlantic Monthly.
Mary Gaitskill (born November 11, 1954) is an American author of essays, short stories and novels. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, Harper's Magazine, Esquire, The Best American Short Stories (1993 and 2006), and The O. Henry Prize Stories (1998).
– A great interview with the inimitable Mary Gaitskill on narrative.com
Junot Díaz (born December 31, 1968) is a Dominican–American[1] writer and creative writing professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Central to Díaz's work is the immigrant experience. He received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his novel The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, in 2008.
– Listen to an episode of This American Life on National Public Radio featuring Diaz.
Amy Hempel is a recipient of the Hobson Award and a Guggenheim Fellowship. In 2006 she was awarded a USA Fellowship grant byUnited States Artists, an arts advocacy foundation dedicated to the support and promotion of America's top living artists. She won theAmbassador Book Award in 2007 for her Collected Stories, which was also named as one of the The New York Times' Ten Best Books of the year. In 2008 she won the Rea Award for the Short Story. In 2009 she received the PEN/Malamud Award for Short Fiction along with Alistair MacLeod.
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Tuesday, 11 December 2012
Star Card
Thank you all for the lovely comment about the Snowbuddies card and I am so pleased it made you smile and that you liked the wee story. They guys played a couple of months ago at Alistair's final Munro party, and there were a couple of young folk in the company and they couldn't believe what they were hearing or seeing for that matter. It took many weeks of practise to be that bad, but oh how they entertained us.
So my card today is for Graham,
Just a simple card. I sort of struggle to find cards for some of our male friends who are on their own, but I think he will like it.
That's all for now, have a good evening,
Kate x
6 comments:
- Jacqui's little piece of England said...
What a lovely card Kate I really like your embossed background its really lovely
jacqui x
- 11 December 2012 at 20:09
- Patricia said...
Kate Oh! Kate, this is truly stunning I just love how you have done those stars.
I also really like that embossing folder.
You know something having another look I think I might have that, must go and check.
Happy Crafting
Patricia xx
- 11 December 2012 at 20:28
- Wendy Fraser said...
I'm sure he'll love it, it's stunning. xx
- 11 December 2012 at 21:12
- Crafty Lark said...
Hello Kate, Gosh I am so dippy this last week, I have just read about your accident, pleased you weren't badly injured.I also hate diversions. Your card is great and I think you are spot on as suitable for male also. Do take care. xx Flora
- 11 December 2012 at 22:39
- scottish crafter said...
Hi Kate, another great card, love the embossing and 3d stars. Yep men are a pin to make cards for.
Wilma x x
- 12 December 2012 at 06:03
- Hazel said...
Kate. I hope you don't have to wait to long to get your car back, you do forget how long you have to wait for buses. Great card again, love the 3d stars.
- 12 December 2012 at 06:18