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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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Roundabout mayhem: Cee’s Which Way Challenge
Noosa has over 100 roundabouts with many being multi laned and one set of traffic lights. I love them but then I know where I am going. The direction “All other Destinations” is fine until you find yourself totally lost. … Continue reading
Skywatch Friday: 23rd March 2018 Tewantin 1.24 pm
To the north To the East To the west To see other skies from round the world Skywatch Friday
Favourite Place: Weekly Photo Challenge
You may have guessed. My favourite place is the river. Anywhere on the river. I love the peace and tranquility and a how it constantly changes. In response to weekly photo challenge
Skywatch Friday: 9th March 2018 Noosa Spit, 2.48pm
For skywatch Friday
Skywatch Friday: 9th February 2018 Brisbane River Pinkenba 2.54pm
For skywatch Friday
Pelican Beach Park Noosa River: Silent Sunday
Skywatch Friday: 26th January 2018 Noosaville 7.31am
In the tropics it is common to get up early to beat the heat of the day. In Queensland we have resisted daylight saving and being a morning person I love being able to be out and about anytime after … Continue reading
Skywatch Friday: 19th January 2018 Buderim 6.11pm
Weyba Creek: Silent Sunday
Skywatch Friday 12th January 2018 Sunshine Beach 1.31pm
In response to Skywatch Friday where skies from round the world can be seen.
Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist) 