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This is Australia

21 January 2007 by kristarella

I had a whinge about the heat earlier. Admittedly that was purely selfish but there are major disadvantages to mega heat and north-westerly winds. Bushfires. One about 10km from where I live (my place isn’t threatened) started earlier tonight causing the closing of the freeway, trains, roads, parks. It’s not only the potential destruction that […]

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Lovely

21 January 2007 by kristarella

This afternoon we had lunch at Newport Arms for my grandmother-in-laws birthday. It was so good! Those folks sure know how to do a good meal. I had beer-battered flathead and chips. So much for my diet this weekend with three birthday events! Oh well, back on it tomorrow. I just watched Meet Me In […]

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Today

21 January 2007 by kristarella

Min:23°C Max:39°C Sunday: A dry, hot day with cloud increasing during the afternoon. Chance of a shower overnight. Moderate to fresh north to northwest winds. Local afternoon seabreezes on coast. Ugh! I like days of Max 23. I even woke up with a headache, it’s sooo hot… ugh!

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Ouchies and Drano

20 January 2007 by kristarella

I think I may have sprained my finger at karate last night. I was sparring someone and I blocked a punch but he must have been pulling his arm away so I bent my finger back on his arm. I bought some tape so I’ve taped it to one of my other fingers so it’s […]

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Another thing…

19 January 2007 by kristarella

One thing I forgot to mention in my Thursday Thirteen (when rewriting it after Firefox crashed and lost my post) is that you should look where you want to go, actually turn your head in the direction. If you’re going around a corner actually turn your head to see what’s happening around the corner and […]

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Driving course

18 January 2007 by kristarella

I have my “Defensive Driver Training” today. I don’t really know what to expect except that I think it will be hot so I hope we’re mostly inside or in the car. I hope I don’t get lost on the way there!

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A triptych of baubles. These are very satisfying t A triptych of baubles. These are very satisfying to paint ❤️💚💙

#watercolor #watercolour #christmas
I have really enjoyed this Christmassy painting! S I have really enjoyed this Christmassy painting! So glad my friend asked me to make some cards for our church helpers, because it set me on a roll!
#watercolor #watercolour #christmas #christmascards #watercolorcards
Had a great Saturday at the GKR Karate State Title Had a great Saturday at the GKR Karate State Titles! I was a sub for @jamesxuereb.me in the Blue Flame Dragons thanks to his sprained ankle; we won first round and came fourth overall!
I did a bunch of judging and officiating, which was really good.
I didn’t place in my individual events, but had a very fun final round of kumite (sparring).

#gkrkarate #karate
More stamping tonight. Even better than last night More stamping tonight. Even better than last night’s!
Did some stamping this evening. Love it! I wish I’d done some pages in other ink colours before I dismantled the stamps 😂
Had an appointment in the city, so I got to visit Had an appointment in the city, so I got to visit the @legocertifiedstores_anz Wicked display!
#wicked #lego #afol #sydney
A little book I made from Bunnings paint sample ca A little book I made from Bunnings paint sample cards. It’s going to be for mini paintings and collages. Sometimes it’s nice to start with a colour rather than a blank white page!
A little while ago I did some swatching of Daniel A little while ago I did some swatching of Daniel Smith and Schminke Horodam watercolours. So soothing! I love some of the granulating colours!
#watercolours
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