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Flight Maroochydore to Brisbane: My Brother the Pilot

The Boeing 737 is an old plane first being built in the 1960s but a very popular plane  with 8,385 of them built as of January 2015. This was when my brother took us on a flight from Maroochydore to … Continue reading

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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Bikes and Motorcycles

When I think of bikes I think back to the days of my youth. In my first year of nursing training I asked Donny, a wardsman at the hospital who was known to procure good cars cheaply for the young … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday: One of the Most scenic railway in the world

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Sunday Stills the Next Challenge: Action When Aunt Irene comes to Stay

When I visit my brother in Switzerland the action shots that happen are tame almost sedentary things yet they still have the power to frighten the life almost out of me. You can see the look of boredom on my … Continue reading

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Cee’s Odd ball Challenge: More than just Fish

I am a Piscean and very much a water sign. I have ponds all over my garden and almost every window of the house looks out on one. Many have a Buddah enjoying the calm, some have fish and all … Continue reading

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99 Word Flash Fiction: Life’s good

“The operation was successful. We expect a full recovery.” The doctor said. She left happy. “Knowing your Mum will be okay  I can’t wait. I love you so much. Will you marry me?” She nodded, her heart filled to overflowing with … Continue reading

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Shadow Shot Sunday: City elephant

In response to Shadow Shot Sunday2

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Silent Sunday: Mount Cooroora

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Rule of thirds with Bokeh effect

In response to weekly photo challenge

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Skywatch Friday: 20th February 2015 Noosa 1:52pm

Cyclone Marcia hit land to the north of us this morning. We had wind and rain (200mm) yesterday but nothing like they would have got around Yeppoon. We checked out the Spit at lunchtime. Video shows the spit spitting.

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