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Irene Waters
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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Early Doors and Windows on Tanna: Cee’s Fun foto Challenge
Arriving on the island of Tanna on the undulating grass strip we were excited to alight from the middle door and watch the cargo leave from the rear door. Our prospective business had a superbly positioned restaurant perched on the … Continue reading
Wood and Metal, Tait Cottage: Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge
Donated by its owner, Esme Tait, to the Noosa Council, this old Queenslander for use by the community. Previously sited on prime land which was wanted for development the heritage listed building, originally called Auchenrah Cottage, had to be preserved. The … Continue reading
Trees and Buildings: Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge
Stunted trees look over a sea of roofs Cold and lonely Pandanus Palms offer shade in city park Warm, inviting. Flowering trees high rise buildings two jungles coexist Away from madding crowds house looks over sea of trees tranquil but … Continue reading
Kids or Pets with Toys: Cee’s fun foto Challenge
And when you have a puppy how could you not include a few photos of Muffin at play In response to Cee’s Fun Foto challenge
Orange and Green: Cee’s fun Foto Challenge
Breakfast and work begins. I usually start with pumpkin porridge which I find just so yummy. This week I was lucky that the book I am reading has a partially green cover. I love looking out my loungeroom window past … Continue reading
Anything Painted: Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge
(5 photos) The painted ceilings of the Renaissance are still beautiful today. The painter at work. Behind him a painted wall. Peeling paint on a derelict building This derelict building has been painted giving it some beauty in its decay. … Continue reading
Phones and computers : Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge
In my early life (and you can see that it was early) the only computer we knew was that inside our heads. File storage was in cabinets or lying around on the desk.We were taught early the value of keeping … Continue reading
Hats: Cee’s Fun foto Challenge
These 10 photographs show the various uses that hats can have. Firstly as decoration. This huge rural shed was covered with hats, most of them well worn, some worn out. In Australia the sensible always wear head protection when out … Continue reading
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