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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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Driving: Times Past
Transport has become an increasingly important part of our lives. When my Great Grandfather came to Australia his mode of transport was a pony and cart. Holidays a long way from home simply didn’t happen. The car made a world … Continue reading
Letter K anywhere in word: Cee’s Fun foto Challenge
Peacock Bakery Go-Karting Kayak kittens Kid with kittens kite motorbike snake many snakes kangaroo kookaburra In response to Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge
Letter K anywhere in word: Cee’s Fun foto Challenge
Peacock Bakery Go-Karting Kayak kittens Kid with kittens kite motorbike snake many snakes kangaroo kookaburra In response to Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge
Summer: Wordless Wednesday
Corellas: Tuesdays of Texture
We had a number of Corellas that dropped in to visit when we lived in Gloucester. We loved having them drop by as they were a lot of fun. They are a parrot that likes to play. Likes to have … Continue reading
7 Day 7Photo Challenge: Day 7
The final photo in the 7day photo challenge where seven black and white photos have shown your life. No people. No explanation. Challenge someone new each day”. I was challenged by Rebel Guy. For those that know me let me know … Continue reading
It’s a dog’s life: Silent Sunday
What has this photo to do with my life
This photo I posted as part of my 7 day 7 photo challenge that was given to me by Rebel Guy. I found his photos intriguing and enjoyed trying to work out what they said about him. He challenged me … Continue reading
Birds: Three Line Tales Week 91
Jarrod enticed the birds with the poisoned biscuit. Rumour had it the stones would topple if the birds departed. Soon he’d know. The birds came, talons cutting, beaks pecking, wings flapping but none ate. The only departure was Jarrod as … Continue reading
Skywatch Friday 27th October 2017 Noosaville 1.28pm
This one was sunset Wednesday 25th October 2017 6.07 pm but too beautiful not to share. To see skies around the world participating in Skywatch Friday
Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist) 