An Old Tyre

Wherever we are with Sione he will find something and do something that is different...he found this old tyre and put a bit of rope around it and the rest you can see...I adore the first photo where little Anthony is looking up to Maya

The Kids thought this was wonderful.....

Noble Falls Oct 2011

It was a joy to take my three boys to Noble Falls...it was a wonderful day and they had a great time ...I was so impressed with how Caleb and Jacob were so kind to Kobi ..... because of their age difference they could have been less considerate. ....but instead were very sweet.

They made little boats from leaves and sticks and watched them as they were caught in the flowing water....we had some food of sorts fruit and lollies. Oh Grandma !!!! well it's part of the fun of being with Grandma.

The big surprise was to see Tony turn up...he was driving past and saw my car and stopped...oh I loved that...he has a job up in Noble Falls that seems to be a never ending project........ oh well it is a job. The weather was perfect and the company even better.

Absolutely Breath Taking

The clip below is one of the most moving things that I have seen this year...please look at it and I'm sure it will do for you what it has done for Tony and me. After his performance all the Judges had to have a break!

Emmanuel Kelly Steals The Show : Video Clips From The Coolest One

Emmanuel Kelly Steals The Show : Video Clips From The Coolest One

King Neptune in Amsterdam

Even though he pointed a finger to me and said no photo unless you put money in my cup I was a bit cheeky and took this when he wasn't looking...He was in Amsterdam....it amazes me how they can stand still so long....without even moving a muscle....actually I should have given him some money I feel a bit mean now......this is how they earn their keep and good on them....can't think of anything worse really as it would be sooooo boring....but it does take great discipline.

My Hairdressing Days

Apart from wanting to become a lady that pushes the buttons in a lift in Boans..hahaha
I always wanted to become a Hairdresser....at that time you were either a Barber or a Ladies Hairdresser unlike today where you can become both.
I first worked in a Salon called Maider in Hay st Perth which my Dear Mother walked Perth for to ask if anyone was interested in taking on a young girl who loved to do hair....Maider Salon said yes...so after an interview...I was hired...the boss didn't like my name Lajla and thought that I should be called Dee Anna
Consequently I never responded to the name which was frustrating to those that were trying to get my attention and to me.
My first responsibilities were in the sweeping department..... handing the perm rods and general cleaning..I didn't mind that as I was thrilled to work in a Salon...I remember that I was very industrious in all that I did.  One day decided that I would get all the perm rods and give them all a good washing with shampoo...bubbles bubbles everywhere...but they sure were now clean and not so perm smelly....... I was so upset and so were my bosses when none of the perms took...some of the soap was still left on the rods...even though I thought that I had rinsed them well...the little that was left on the rods reacted to the perm solutions.....I caused the company a lot of money....it was a pretty big Salon.....and many a perm were done.
I am not really sure but after three months I was let go with a promise from the Hairdressing Union that I would get another position in Hairdressing....the reason why I was let go is that every Senior could only have two Juniors and Maiders had more Juniors then was allowed. So several of us were let go. Possibly the episode with those darn rods and the name Dee Anna helped my demise.
I then went on to be a Nursing Assistant Yuk !!!at St Annes Maternity Hospital..... I saw things there that I had never seen before.....all a bit to much for me.....Thank goodness that was only until a position became available again in Hairdressing....
During this time my family moved from Queens Park to Brentwood. State Housing offered us a house to buy there. That must have been a big change for my parents as it was for me as well, we were surrounded in Queen's Park by Dutch friends.... Brentwood was far away....all the fun Friday night and Sunday lunch get togethers stopped....
Eventually a position in Claremont became available with Mrs Lingard in a Salon called Lynettes in Bay View Terrace.... I traveled by bus from Brentwood to Claremont...I loved Hairdressing and did well in that field....I eventually got another transfer to Brentwood ....I loved it there as well my boss was a great teacher particurlarly in cutting.... my pay was 2 pound something......many a penny stick was bought from that.
Penny sticks are what is called musk sticks now, except they were harder and nicer and would last for ages.
hhmmmm could do with one now it's 7.30pm and I haven't yet had dinner.

My magnificent obsession with Nature

The simplicity complexity and the colour of Nature...I could spend many hours just looking at them.

How could we ever not acknowledge one greater then us. The world can be in chaos but there are some things that stay the same. Thank Goodness.