Category Archives: chit-chat

put your cards on the table!

Posted on May 8, 2006 by franzie

When it comes to cards I had to make one of those changes in my thinking that is often required of an expat or immigrant. Australians are very similar to the British, in my experience anyway, they love cards. They … Continue reading →

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Goodbye garden, hello computer

Posted on May 1, 2006 by franzie

We’ve had a wonderful two weeks of holidays. The computer got a good break and we spent a lot of time in our garden getting ready for the new growing season. It’s time for the winter vegies here: brussels sprout, … Continue reading →

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No time to say hello

Posted on April 3, 2006 by franzie

… goodbye! I’m late, I’m late, I’m late! My husband brought this book home from work for me and well I’ve been sitting in front of the computer ever since, having no time at all!!!! I was looking for books … Continue reading →

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A big mama cheer!

Posted on March 29, 2006 by franzie

E’s sitting!!! All by herself!! Hurray for E! I’m very excited! Being the second child she only receives half the attention (if not less, as M is very time consuming) and I was starting to worry about her being a … Continue reading →

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here’s one for the record!!

Posted on March 14, 2006 by franzie

I was spontaneous today! Yaeh for me! Eveybody who knows me well knows how trying to do anything a little out of the ordinary with me is such a pain in the b… cause I just can’t handle it. I’m … Continue reading →

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