Who is cdcraftee?

I am Christine and I am Australian – and what follows are a few scintillating and significant statistics about my writings and myself – everything you always wanted to know (NOT!)
And in all the History, this is a photo of a GREAT memory – just shortly after being pronounced man and wife, here we are, taking a look back at our single lives!
Ah-h-h-h! Weren’t we lovely! But…dragging myself back to the reality of here and now (sigh!)..

Time to get back in the water

Summer is on the way in Australia and it’s time to get back in the water. I’ve been getting ready for the short-sleeved season by signing up for some water aerobics. My girlfriends were a little hesitant at first but I managed to talk them out of their aversion to being seen in bathers by [...]

Selecting a Husband – 1890′s style

Considering marriage?  Unsure if your ‘intended’ meets the right criteria? Dr. J.H. Kellogg has all the answers for you – even if they are from 120 years ago. You will be amazed how often ‘everything old is new again’. Happy Husband Hunting Ladies! Selecting a Husband

Farmers? Are You Serious?

A slow and careful four hour trip from the city in a hired removal van had brought us to this farm – this home – to work and learn about farming from our boss, and friend – for the next 18 months.

Peace and clean air embraced us…bird calls such sweet music to our exhausted ears. Our dream of farm-life was truly going to come true.

Heroes? They Didn’t Think So

Imagine Wanda’s terror and confusion when Harry left for work that morning – only to return in moments, saying,
“The street is filled with German soldiers. I don’t know why. I think maybe the war is here now!”

A Little-known Aussie, Ted Bear Esq.

It’s true…Ted  has little claim to fame in the public eye. In reality he has been an almost unknown, somewhat shadowy figure in the technological world (until now). This is him in his favourite chair, sharing and spinning some yarns with a couple of his good mates. Of course, many humans would claim they share [...]