tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post7949890807285587080..comments2024-03-28T17:46:36.997-07:00Comments on Kitchen Connection: Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-32940099024754666762018-02-26T16:04:56.458-08:002018-02-26T16:04:56.458-08:00Hi Sandra. A Cloak of Many Colours, one that has ...Hi Sandra. A Cloak of Many Colours, one that has now worn wafer thin and faded! :)<br /><br />The ATE was exhausting, but at the same time it was exhilarating. Ir was very interesting, meeting with interesting people from throughout the world. The adrenaline was flowing rapidly, so the exhaustion was dealt with when the five days were over. It was lots of fun.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-56636324114510225022018-02-26T12:37:54.204-08:002018-02-26T12:37:54.204-08:00What a fascinating post. Who knew one of your '...What a fascinating post. Who knew one of your 'hats' was that of a movie producer. I'd think the days spent at the ATE would be absolutely exhausting, chatting in 15 minute intervals all day long. <br />Sounds like you really loved your job and that it was a wonderful experience.<br />YOU have a great week.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-11799034883475694932018-02-25T15:06:52.959-08:002018-02-25T15:06:52.959-08:00Hey Terry...it was a terrific job...I loved it. T...Hey Terry...it was a terrific job...I loved it. Through it, I met some very interesting people from all walks of life and countries. And I had fun doing it...I enjoyed it immensely.<br /><br />I was in my early 40s at the time. A great age to be, I reckon. <br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)<br /><br />Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-63389028291016577992018-02-25T15:04:09.219-08:002018-02-25T15:04:09.219-08:00They were fun, interesting times, Lynn...and I was...They were fun, interesting times, Lynn...and I was much younger then. Time sure does slip away! :)<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-62092717232849500002018-02-25T08:23:32.275-08:002018-02-25T08:23:32.275-08:00It sounds like an interesting job you had, Lee.
I...It sounds like an interesting job you had, Lee.<br /><br />I think the Australian accent is ok. We English don’t have an accent, of course. I’m trying to think what I was doing in 1986. I was only 26.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094441414025227387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-18291750453855897402018-02-25T06:26:41.723-08:002018-02-25T06:26:41.723-08:00You've done so many different things - I'm...You've done so many different things - I'm in awe!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-73671735328634990762018-02-25T05:16:23.770-08:002018-02-25T05:16:23.770-08:00That is for sure, Lux.
Thanks for coming by...I...That is for sure, Lux. <br /><br />Thanks for coming by...I hope you had a very enjoyable weekend. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-39822261538693208342018-02-25T00:41:56.109-08:002018-02-25T00:41:56.109-08:00Good fun is always nice to look back on. That'...Good fun is always nice to look back on. That's why we like people who can make us laugh. :)<br />Happy weekend!Lux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-19090229221863252842018-02-23T12:21:10.929-08:002018-02-23T12:21:10.929-08:00Hey there, Lady Di. Oh! Didn't we have fun wh...Hey there, Lady Di. Oh! Didn't we have fun when we were kids playing Tarzan. I loved the Tarzan movies, starring Johnny Weissmuller. The joys of playing outside...a joy lots of kids today don't experience, unfortunately.<br /><br />You are always welcome at my kitchen table...thanks for dropping by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-79636505476696347482018-02-23T07:38:21.433-08:002018-02-23T07:38:21.433-08:00Oh how I enjoy coming to your kitchen table to rea...Oh how I enjoy coming to your kitchen table to read a very interesting post. Thanks for sharing now for my Tarzan yell. As a child I was very good at the Tarzan yell. PeaceLady Di Tnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13314994067842063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-85594546053245159362018-02-23T03:42:50.793-08:002018-02-23T03:42:50.793-08:00On reflection, Yorkie, I could have done the voice...On reflection, Yorkie, I could have done the voice-over myself, if I had the suitable equipment on the island, that is; and if I'd had the time, but as I mentioned in my post above, time was of the essence. Much had to be done, while also trying to manage the resort....take care of guests and staff alike.<br /><br />Just as an aside, I do speak well. I'm not aware there is such a thing as a "Gympie accent".<br /><br />And, not at all, as you may imagine from my intended fun, Aussie-Ocker-slang Aussie Day posts on my blog, do I speak that way. Those posts, as I know you are aware, have been written in fun and tongue-in-cheek. We Aussies enjoy sending ourselves up...making fun of ourselves.<br /><br />As children my late brother and I were taught to speak well by our Mum and our Nana. We were taught not to not drop "g" off the end of certain words etc., etc; not to talk through our nose; to speak with a modulated voice/tone. We were taught to breathe from our diaphragm to give our voice depth and resonance.<br /><br />Nasal,high-pitched laser-beam voices really annoy me. I don't have a "broad" accent.<br /><br />My memory may have failed me in the area department (of the island)...but that is the figure that is stuck in my mind; and the area that was on all the data I worked from. I could be wrong, of course (I often am), and the area has expanded in my mind over the years, if the below dimensions are, in fact, correct.<br /><br />Area 393 km2 (152 sq mi)<br />Length 52 km (32.3 mi)<br />Width 10 km (6 mi)<br /><br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinchinbrook_Island<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. 'Tis always a pleasure to "see" you. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-26181163948904838672018-02-23T02:54:35.180-08:002018-02-23T02:54:35.180-08:00On reflection you should have done the voice-over ...On reflection you should have done the voice-over yourself. In spite of your Gympie accent, the words would have been pronounced correctly. I didn't realise that Hinchinbrook Island was as big as 245 square miles. Previously I have thought of it as being perhaps a dozen square miles. I must check out a map.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-38823578499487982532018-02-23T02:16:21.002-08:002018-02-23T02:16:21.002-08:00Hi Vest...I'm glad it amused you. I still smi...Hi Vest...I'm glad it amused you. I still smile and have a bit of a giggle when I recall that time, and others of the halcyon island days...and nights.<br /><br />I was busy...but it was a thoroughly enjoyable busy.<br /><br />Yes...I read "Far From the Madding Crowd" many years ago, too...and also saw the movie. Loved both.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by, Vest. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-82341653206426261812018-02-22T23:47:29.732-08:002018-02-22T23:47:29.732-08:00That story has kept me amused for nearly 25 minut...That story has kept me amused for nearly 25 minutes. What a busy Lizzie you have been and it would have been very enjoyable. it is great to be able to recall the nicer times during our lifetime. Far from the Madding crowd. BY TH , Yes I read that too; long ago.Vesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15390020901033513032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-6503969380579766372018-02-22T04:53:10.228-08:002018-02-22T04:53:10.228-08:00Hi, DUTA....I met many interesting people from all...Hi, DUTA....I met many interesting people from all walks of life and from a variety of areas; from this country and from overseas. Many good, happy memories linger.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-63959991855523036422018-02-22T04:51:20.405-08:002018-02-22T04:51:20.405-08:00Hi, Margaret. Yes, that he was, even when he'...Hi, Margaret. Yes, that he was, even when he'd disappeared out of sight and range of the camera! An afternoon stroll is good for the soul! :)<br /><br />My favourite fish when up north is Red Emperor. I love Red Emperor. I've not had any for a long time, unfortunately.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-84565707069148291192018-02-21T22:35:31.318-08:002018-02-21T22:35:31.318-08:00You were lucky to work in the tourism field. It...You were lucky to work in the tourism field. It's where one usually meets happy people looking for fun, recreation, and good life. I often encourage the younger ones to choose tourism as a carreer as you have the chance to see the good part of life not the toxic one as in other professions.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-64291942550697522242018-02-21T22:34:11.322-08:002018-02-21T22:34:11.322-08:00Oh my goodness you do tell your memories well. Mar...Oh my goodness you do tell your memories well. Mark was doing what he was told, walk until stop...the fish, just priceless - my favourite fish when I'm up north..Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-70096957911237253532018-02-21T15:31:59.631-08:002018-02-21T15:31:59.631-08:00Hi Sandie...I'm not sure about that. That wa...Hi Sandie...I'm not sure about that. That was then...this is now and now I live a very quiet, reclusive existence, mostly by choice.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-75532938671159209922018-02-21T12:02:59.364-08:002018-02-21T12:02:59.364-08:00Gosh your life is so incredible - you have done ev...Gosh your life is so incredible - you have done every thing every where. You have had a blessed life.Chatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-83158071676064451722018-02-21T06:07:21.340-08:002018-02-21T06:07:21.340-08:00Yes, I really should look into having that done, A...Yes, I really should look into having that done, Arleen. It runs for 5 minutes only as I said in my post...it's like a television commercial, showing the island resort's attributes to its prospective customers.<br /><br />I loved my time on Hinchinbrook, that is for sure!<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-46070671424327458322018-02-21T05:10:26.026-08:002018-02-21T05:10:26.026-08:00What a fun job you had and we can tell you enjoyed...What a fun job you had and we can tell you enjoyed every minute of it. Andrew is right, you should have the movie digitized. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-29559246407755991322018-02-21T03:25:20.168-08:002018-02-21T03:25:20.168-08:00Hi Andrew....I should rig up my VCR player again o...Hi Andrew....I should rig up my VCR player again one of these days...or better still have someone do the transferring of the video to digital on my behalf. The latter seems the better option.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-39171535012427403962018-02-21T03:23:02.075-08:002018-02-21T03:23:02.075-08:00You raised a family, River...that takes a hell of ...You raised a family, River...that takes a hell of a lot of work. Don't sell yourself short, my dear. :)<br /><br />There's nothing quite like a good feed of fresh fish...no matter what the fish is, I reckon. If it's fresh...it's good. There was a barra farm in the Hinchinbrook Channel (on the western side of the island)....just south of Cardwell. It was affected greatly by Cyclone Yasi back in 2011, and, unfortunately, no longer operates, as far as I am aware.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)<br /><br />Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-359190357441459562018-02-21T02:31:37.851-08:002018-02-21T02:31:37.851-08:00I am smiling widely at your memories. So funny abo...I am smiling widely at your memories. So funny about the barramundi. Of course I won't be the first to ask, but have you transferred the video to digital and WE WANT TO SEE IT.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com