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Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist
I began my working career as a reluctant potato peeler whilst waiting to commence my training as a student nurse. On completion I worked mainly in intensive care/coronary care; finishing my hospital career as clinical nurse educator in intensive care. A life changing period as a resort owner/manager on the island of Tanna in Vanuatu was followed by recovery time as a farmer at Bucca Wauka. Having discovered I was no farmer and vowing never again to own an animal bigger than myself I took on the Barrington General Store. Here we also ran a five star restaurant. Working the shop of a day 7am - 6pm followed by the restaurant until late was surprisingly more stressful than Tanna. On the sale we decided to retire and renovate our house with the help of a builder friend. Now believing we knew everything about building we set to constructing our own house. Just finished a coal mine decided to set up in our backyard. Definitely time to retire we moved to Queensland. I had been writing a manuscript for some time. In the desire to complete this I enrolled in a post grad certificate in creative Industries which I completed 2013. I followed this by doing a Master of Arts by research graduating in 2017. Now I live to write and write to live.
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[sob!] I thought they were OURS … I mean, Perth’s. Where I grew up … 🙂
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This is Weyba Creek which flows into Noosa River. The black swans are often here but I hadn’t seen them in such numbers before. When did you leave Perth?
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1965. ROTFL !!!
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I think its probably changed a bit since then [grin]. Do you need a hand up? 🙂 I have to admit that the only time I went to Perth I was too young to remember and the ship docked in Freemantle. I presume we toured Perth but I don’t know. One day I will get there.
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ONLY ONE ‘E’ in Fremantle. Sighh … Dunno how many tmes I’ve said that. Oh, not to you! – to everyone! :-\
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I knew it was wrong when I wrote it but questioned myself as to was I writing the right city rather than was it the correct spelling. I just knew it looked incorrect. 🙂
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What lovely creatures of nature–they bring calm and serenity to my morning. Thanks, especially because we’re in the midst of yet another snowstorm. I love that your images remind me of the warm days of Spring. Happy Phoneography Challenge.
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I’m glad they brightened your morning. Yes there is something about swans floating on water that is so peaceful it’s infectious. I just love them. Hope spring comes to you soon. Cheers Irene
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Black swans are such a lovely contrast to the usual white ones. They amuse me when they are feeding because you just see a big white/black blog in the water. They’re enormous compared to ducks!! Not very nice, either, but they look lovely and make an incredible noise when they fly.
janet
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I’ve never seen them fly. I’ll have to keep my eyes open. They certainly are lovely floating though. Very tranquil.
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Where did the white ones go? 😛
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LOL. I’ve never seen white ones here. Black swans are native to Western Australia so I think they must migrate when the conditions are right. 🙂
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Interesting how there are so many water photos today? Swans are a treat to view. Thank you 🙂
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Water is always os peaceful and perhaps everyone just wants to feel peaceful today. Glad you enjoyed them. Thank you. 🙂
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