tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post8372145665560611580..comments2024-03-24T17:06:58.902-07:00Comments on Kitchen Connection: A PUSH FOR THE BUSHIE – IT’S NOT CUSHIE BEING A BUSHIE!Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-73197788748425349632016-03-02T14:48:01.888-08:002016-03-02T14:48:01.888-08:00Hi Lux...you obviously are not a devotee of the Me...Hi Lux...you obviously are not a devotee of the Melbourne Cup or hear, read or watch the news. Michelle was all over the media in all its forms after she'd won The Cup. It was massive news. She's a wonderful, down-to-earth young woman as is the family that surrounds her. Her story of the path she trod to get to her history-making ride is worth reading about. One of her brothers, Stevie who has Down's Syndrome is her strapper. Michelle is the youngest of 10 children. Her mother was killed in a car accident when she was only six months old. Their father, Paddy, raised the children after the tragic death of his wife, their mother.<br /><br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelle_Payne<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-33285754325285443412016-03-01T23:37:00.360-08:002016-03-01T23:37:00.360-08:00Wow, I didn't know that Michelle Payne is one ...Wow, I didn't know that Michelle Payne is one awesome woman. Women's month this March. This is great.Lux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-7066663355137490212016-03-01T12:52:12.493-08:002016-03-01T12:52:12.493-08:00No, she has ridden since Cup Day, Carol...it was i...No, she has ridden since Cup Day, Carol...it was in one particular race on one day that she couldn't get a ride. She had a win at the very important and popular Magic Millions Day at the Gold Coast on January 9th, to mention just one meeting, winning the Magic Millions Sprint on Husson Eagle. She'll be riding at Ascot in the UK later this year.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-76890499265962284092016-03-01T07:14:39.623-08:002016-03-01T07:14:39.623-08:00Lee, I am pretty sure I heard (rather than imagine...Lee, I am pretty sure I heard (rather than imagined it) on Grandstand radio a few weeks ago that Michelle Payne has not been able to get another ride since winning the Melbourne Cup. I am not sure why .. a bit of sexism, or jealousy to put her in her place so to speak. I am also thinking that I heard that she had to fight hard with the owners to get a ride for the Cup? I will look it all up someday and satisfy my curiosity. I hope she is given a book deal.carol in cairnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13361149279309934814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-11814200907302729562016-02-29T21:00:29.459-08:002016-02-29T21:00:29.459-08:00Hi Dave...yes...a "bushie" is an old Aus...Hi Dave...yes...a "bushie" is an old Aussie slang for those who live in the country...in the bush as the rural areas were called.<br /><br />As for art shows...goodness me, no! I'm not good enough to do that. I'm a rank amateur! :)<br /><br />The old Aussie pubs certainly aren't the Mariotts, the Ritz or the Savoy...but they have a charm all of their own....as have the customers who frequent their bars. Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-25373343186100295782016-02-29T18:33:35.036-08:002016-02-29T18:33:35.036-08:00Had to Google "bushie" and I'm still...Had to Google "bushie" and I'm still not sure I got it right. Somebody from the "bush" country of Australia, right? I really like your artwork. Just curious, did you ever do any artist shows? Those hotels look intriguing. Not your average Mariott, I gather.Big Dave Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18363712781308133633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-54023672497445115392016-02-29T15:38:01.808-08:002016-02-29T15:38:01.808-08:00I knocked down the web again this morning when I w...I knocked down the web again this morning when I went to get into my car, Stewart! It's an ongoing war here...one in which neither the spider nor I will wave the white flag!!! He must get weary having to spin a new web every time after I've finished my attack...but spin a new one he does! And on and on it will go...me against him...and him against me! lol <br /><br />I'm sure I can hear him out there grinding his teeth in anger!<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-2641572336979425492016-02-29T02:31:32.438-08:002016-02-29T02:31:32.438-08:00That Barra dish is making me think about opening t...That Barra dish is making me think about opening the fridge - but its late at night and I must resist! <br /><br />If I catch the spider the weaves a web between my wife's and my car ever day, I think I may have very harsh words with it!!<br /><br />Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne Stewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-86259733604651849232016-02-28T21:59:02.082-08:002016-02-28T21:59:02.082-08:00Hey there, Kay. Thanks...I'm glad you like my...Hey there, Kay. Thanks...I'm glad you like my drawings. I'm just a trier...(very trying some would say)! :)<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)<br />Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-28229131903935054062016-02-28T16:56:17.648-08:002016-02-28T16:56:17.648-08:00Wow, Lee, I love both your drawings. You are very ...Wow, Lee, I love both your drawings. You are very talented.<br />And I love the sign "Population small. We love them all. Drive carefully." That is great.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-22532174795431872712016-02-28T14:24:07.622-08:002016-02-28T14:24:07.622-08:00Well, you'd better avoid the Norman River at N...Well, you'd better avoid the Norman River at Normanton, Mr. Ad-Man because it has many crocodiles cruising its waters. Chicken!!!<br /><br />However, they'd avoid you if you've still got the sniffles! Thanks for coming by :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-88154704556099812882016-02-28T07:47:18.559-08:002016-02-28T07:47:18.559-08:00Forgive me milady for I am naught but a humble ost...Forgive me milady for I am naught but a humble ostler and quite ignorant of the astral sphere in which you swirl and glisten so magnificently.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-40352725309036992016-02-28T02:56:32.605-08:002016-02-28T02:56:32.605-08:00Good people or no if they have crocodiles I avoid ...Good people or no if they have crocodiles I avoid it!Adullamitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15537659871829290071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-53937751266685727582016-02-25T14:16:20.777-08:002016-02-25T14:16:20.777-08:00It was a wonderful finish to a wonderful race, Lyn...It was a wonderful finish to a wonderful race, Lynn. <br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-32326102386774792602016-02-25T14:15:45.188-08:002016-02-25T14:15:45.188-08:00Our men and women on the land still battle daily t...Our men and women on the land still battle daily to survive...to ensure the greater populace, a lot of whom have no idea at all what they have to go through, survive. They're a hardy lot and we should be very grateful.<br /><br />Yes...I have put up my stockman before...I thought he fitted into this story...as I met a few similar to him when I was at the pub in Normanton.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by, Graham. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-27961689508762382402016-02-25T14:12:30.609-08:002016-02-25T14:12:30.609-08:00I'm so glad to hear that you got some rain, Ga...I'm so glad to hear that you got some rain, Gail. I can imagine it was very welcome.<br /><br />You have a wonderful weekend, too...thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-68529753225656367972016-02-25T14:11:37.853-08:002016-02-25T14:11:37.853-08:00Thanks, Sandra. I surprised myself a bit with the...Thanks, Sandra. I surprised myself a bit with the horse, too...so I framed it! :)<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-33426257236851455682016-02-25T14:03:45.981-08:002016-02-25T14:03:45.981-08:00Love the horse's name! Great drawings!Love the horse's name! Great drawings!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-20716860353218790152016-02-25T11:14:47.263-08:002016-02-25T11:14:47.263-08:00I remember your Aboriginal stockman drawing from a...I remember your Aboriginal stockman drawing from a previous post: it obviously made an impression on me. Because in NZ (where I live anyway - it may be different in the big cities) I am often amazed at the fact that the food in the supermarket in Stornoway on Lewis comes from all over the world and, apart from watermelons, is non-seasonal. So few people these days realise the work that goes into providing that food and the 'bushies' everywhere who used to (and probably in many places still do) have such a hard time doing it.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-9357719039968505712016-02-25T05:51:47.060-08:002016-02-25T05:51:47.060-08:00Your art is very good.
We finally got some rain a...Your art is very good.<br /><br />We finally got some rain and snow, long overdue and much appreciated.<br /><br />Have a very blessed weekend.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-15109042457377783172016-02-25T05:50:03.403-08:002016-02-25T05:50:03.403-08:00Those drawings are magnificent. I love horses.Those drawings are magnificent. I love horses.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-67126717496816714012016-02-24T18:01:04.884-08:002016-02-24T18:01:04.884-08:00I was the Countess of Cairns at that time, Yorkie....I was the Countess of Cairns at that time, Yorkie...I lived and worked at the Northern Beaches of Cairns. Get your facts straight, young man! <br /><br />On that race day I was just the normal Noblr Normanton Lady of the Sash.<br /><br />I was the Gentlewoman of Gympie, I'll have you know!<br /><br />Thanks for coming by! You may depart now...backwards out the door! :) Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-18915166692170952052016-02-24T15:51:52.896-08:002016-02-24T15:51:52.896-08:00When you were plonking the sash round the winning ...When you were plonking the sash round the winning horse's neck, I bet some of the locals thought you were royalty. The Duchess of Gympie has a nice ring to it.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-14969297399535151542016-02-24T14:11:53.670-08:002016-02-24T14:11:53.670-08:00Hey there Arleen...thanks...I just draw and paint ...Hey there Arleen...thanks...I just draw and paint for my own pleasure and it's about time I did some more. I keep meaning to do so. I wish I was a very talented artist...I just look over the fence - standing back in the fringes in hope, I think! lol<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-26394863449093500512016-02-24T14:09:14.378-08:002016-02-24T14:09:14.378-08:00That I have, Helsie. Through my working years I h...That I have, Helsie. Through my working years I had some very interesting experiences in equally interesting places...some places I never thought I'd ever be and some things I never imagined I'd do. It all just "happened", I think...not much prior planning! lol<br /><br />I'm glad you like my sketches...thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.com