I thought planking was a worldwide phenomena. As I learned this week, it was started in Australia only a few months ago and has quickly spread across the ditch to New Zealand, but that seems to be as …
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Planking Down-Under
June 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Three Little Lambs Were Lost One Day
May 25, 2011 by
We were just driving along a country road when we saw a sign 'The Lost Children Monument 3 km' - and it tugged at our heartstrings - and the steering wheel of the car. And we met the lady who …
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Taffy Was NOT a Welshman!
May 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
It's true. Our Taffy was NOT a Welshman ...but Yes, she was a Thief!
But stealing hearts was her greatest speciality. I mean, what can you do with a larrikin like her, with a white spot at the …
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The Wordsmith who Loved Horses
March 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
He was not Australian born - but his words showed clearly how deeply and passionately his heart and soul belonged to the country that adopted him as one of its favourite sons.
For richer and for …
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Ageing Disgracefully
February 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
There are an overwhelming number of stories, products, advice and programs in the world today to turn back the clock; make you younger, more vibrant, more desirable; to make your life better …
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Why I Came to New Zealand to Live
January 25, 2011 by 2 Comments
I am currently participating in a writing workshop entitled Back to Basics. It has me thinking about everything I do. So, for me on Squids Downunder, going back to basics entails starting at the …
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