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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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I don’t think any of hospitals even HAVE grounds !! These are just super, Irene !
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This is actually a nursing home and I am so impressed with it. Both the style of accommodation and the grounds. The gardens are impressive, even growing herbs and vegies. All food cooked on site. They have huge aviaries and a large chicken run. All things that are stimulating to those that require nursing home care. As I said I was really impressed.
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I’m booking a place NOW. If only …!!! :-\
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You could do worse but you are not quite at that stage yet M-R.
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Your spring sprinkling of pink is my season of gold. Beautiful photos!
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Thanks Charli.
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Those birdnest ferns are magnificent with the scattering of impatience climbing the trees, a beautiful touch. Yes, that would be a lovely place to spend one’s last days, if one needed to be cared for.
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We went again this morning. The first time my husband has been confronted with very old age. He asked me to shoot him. I actually think I have never seen a nicer place to end ones days.
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What a lovely place for patients to be! Beautiful and serene and relaxing.
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Absolutely. I think they have done a marvellous job.
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Beautiful photos Irene 😉
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Thanks Irene. A nice spot. 🙂
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I love the way those flowers are growing up the tree trunk in the bottom photo, love unusual sights like that 🙂
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Me too. The green is so calming and with that little splash of colour it makes you feel calm and bright at the same time. 🙂
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