Pic from summer days.... and with this (2C / 35F right now) I join Elizabeth´s T.
The journal:
"Against the Wind" - ... I remember 1999, Darwin, Lake Andrew, a sign: "No nude or female topless!" - here a topless Aborigine-woman - I never expected that! Everything on TV is rated in Australia and the DVD is aged 15+.
"It will be a great day when the people in this country find out what a good drink beer is!" - and they did!
Tuesday: Wonders happen!!! I called authority Braunschweig to make an app for Ingo to get my "big" travel-passport for Perth (it´s hard to reach via public transport)..
A woman - supernice and funny! Certainly the e-mail to confirm didn´t reach me as she understood "w" instead of "f" - so I corrected her as we waited and sad, "no, f like fly"....
made her laugh. Read to her the confirmation, she, "yes, even our program is polite :-)!"
Wished her a nice evening, "thank you, only 32 minutes to go!".
Sadly "Against The Wind" is but a mini-series and I am done.
Mary and Jonathon Garret, two convicts in the 17-1800s died leaving 5 children, 23 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and now 8 000 Australians are related to those two.
Wednesday: My Scarf and Bonnet are out again with coat Gurri (name by the company), wee was it cold! But I sure walked myself warm.
My teamleader had to let me in and later bring me to the "Brown Bag Day"-date.
mM explained the heating to me, you can only flip 2C up or down, man it was cold.
4 other guys worked in the open area - nobody said a word!
The date-room was even colder and we were but 4 people!!! But... I showed my face. The only female one. I could help mSA and he later wanted to take more pics for me but the tram was in test-mode. He´s such a nice guy.
Thursday: mSA and I talked about raising kids in the 70´s (us) and now and inbetween - his daughter is 3 years old and needed to see the doc with him for a vaccine. A funny talk!
teams is like being in the office - great technology.
After driving to Salzgitter, working 8 hours, driving back, searching 45 minutes for a place to park the car at the end of the world, grocery shop on the long way home Ingo did book the hotel in Frankfurt and the Flix-Bus to and fro - THANK YOU! I´d need... forever.
And I am so blocked having that darn test so soon.
Friday: -4C / 24,8F in the morning ...
On the way home saw a very small elderly woman with a
very crooked back, walking slowly in mini-steps in a way too thin
jacket, bag nearly on the ground. Stopping every few steps and looking
to the street. Asked if she needs help - "the bus stop is gone!". Those
darn construction site barricades she
could not look over. I told her how far it still is and with a nod the
lady with her nose and cheeks red from the cold went on. How the heck
will she get on the bus? Must find out about "Crisis intervention teams"
and ask what to do... Even if I was willing to give my Gurri to her... she would´ve stumbled over this for her way too long coat.
Hope the bus came in time for her and brought her very near to her home...
Weekend: Saturday: Bea at the self-check-out, we had a nice, long chat. A friendly face to talk to.
Other.. by myself. Stupid, but I feel no joy, just pressure.
Other: Luxury trains on TV! The Transcantábrico Clasico - they explain also the technique! A treat!
Munchy:
Munchy:
"Our everyday objects and their unusual origin stories
Chain Saw
Warning, this story is gory. Until the 18th century, there were no Caesarean sections, so doctors assisted with difficult births by using a knife on the pelvic bone to create space for the baby. In 1780, two doctors created a hand-operated, cranked blade on a chain, which first became popular for cutting bones before being used on other materials such as wood."
Brrrr......
And... at Tom I found out... "TODAY IS NATIONAL PLAY DAY WITH DAD", so...
Oh, the 1970´s.... the colors... the wallpaper, the sofa... LOVE.
36 comments:
Love your sketches and the yummy sandwich!
Thank you. I´m hungry...
23 Grandchildren and 11 Great grand children, those two certainly left a legacy!
I don't remember ever playing with Dad, I had siblings and we would all play in the yard running through the lawn sprinkler on hot summer evenings while dad played his harmonica or accordion on the porch.
My Brother was born when I was 5 1/2 already, so I practically was an only child.
Oh, that sounds so much better how you grew up! You must have wonderful memories! So nice!!!
Yes, sad the series was so short! I absolutely loved it!
...Iris, it's nice to recognized, even by your voice. Be happy today and every day.
Thank you, Tom, and I wish you the same!
It's getting cold here too and I'm not ready for it! It sounds like a busy week. I'm glad that your trip arrangements are falling into place.
Hello Iris! Happy Tday! your drink looks so good. I hope you are well. All your drawings are so wonderful! the one that is sad makes my heart sad. Hugs your way. your salami and cucumber and bread look so good and most of all I love your pictures of your Dad and you. So beautiful! Treasured moments. A blessing. Have a lovely rest of the week and I hope everything is well with you. Much love and hugs.
You had quite the week Iris. The story of the little old woman made me sad because one day that might be me. Your sandwich looks tasty. And I like those photos of you and your dad. My dad wasn't much of a play with kind of guy when I was a kid, but then it was a different generation. We used to play cards when he was older though. I hope you're having a super T day. hugs-Erika
Yes, winter could really wait till we´re in Australia!
And yes, Ingo so rocks!!! My hero!
Hi Maria, thank you, as good as can be (nervous about the presentation, of course).
Yes, that woman... it made me sad. Dad really took his time back in the day! To a good week! Much love and hugs.
You are incredibly productive! Thank you for sharing. Aloha!
Yes, Erika. Could be me also... that tiny, old woman... The sandwich is a "power-bread", makes you feel stuffed for a long time, Pumpernickel, we call it.
Crazy. Dad treated me like a business partner when I was older!
Maybe it´s not about generations, but character?
LOL, me productive? Thank you! Aloha!
It sounds like a busy but good week, Iris. It is 10˚C today but the cold is coming this weekend for us. I may pull out my big coat!
What a busy cold week. It is cold here too, at night is gets to your temp, during the day a few degrees warmer. However, the wind makes it freezing here. I like all of your sketches, your sandwich and I love the photos of your and your dad. Have a great day today.
To coats, RedPat, Ingo has one now, too! Yes, busy it stays... Better than boring? I can´t decide...
Reckon winter popped in early this time? Thank you - the pics go thanks to Tom, though! It was a good day, hope yours, too!
Cold beverage in cold weather. Brrrr. I love your Gurri and Sock Monkey hat. So cheerful. Your voice probably doesn't sound strange. Just that Bea recognized your voice. I mean how many people talk to her at all? Here most treat the clerks as invisible. So Bea is probably happy you chat and see her. Happy T Day
Wow, what a week! You handled all that cold, chaos, and errands like a pro. Loved the mix of small wins and funny moments—especially the self-check-out chats.
Nah, the drink-pic is from a warm Summer´s day 😀
Gurri and Monkey say hi and yes.... sadly so true! Many do not even "see" the people at the self check out... or at the check out for that matter! Some... many people are dumb. How would they feel in those shoes?
Thank you - it was quite a week. Let´s hope I act like a pro tomorrow when my presentation is due.
Dear friend Iris, your sketches always delight me and make me smile. I ❤️ your family photos and Henry looks intense 😳 😬 Sending you warm hugs 🫂 🤗 and much love.
Good drink and a busy week -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
Looks like a busy week and Henry's mane made me smile 😊. Sorry I haven't been around this month, we've been on holiday. Take care and sending you Happy T Day wishes ❤️. Hugs, Jo x
Henry is so regal! Interesting week, Iris! Happy T Day.
A sad story about the pold lady. But what can you do?...
I've looked at the Transcantábrico train, but one needs a mortgage to be able to afford it! (11200 Euros for a single cabin).
I love your rye bread (pumpernickel style) .
Such lovely photos of your dad and you in 1976. (My son was born in 1976) I had a super dad. I was 'daddy's girl' and he took me with him everywhere. On a Mico mobil scooter. Happy days!
Happy T-Day
Lisca
Wir haben in der Tagesschau die eisglatten Straßen und damit verbundenen Unfälle gesehen - mir wurde allein vom hingucken schon kalt. Und hier ist es auch nicht gerade warm, aber doch weit entfernt von deinen Temperaturen. Wann ist deine Prüfung?
I like your drawings.
Happy T day!
All the best Jan
Dear friend Linda, thank you! Family photos thanks to Tom 😁 Henry and I send warm hugs and much love 🥰
Was yummy and yes, the weeks flush by!
Holiday sounds great!!! Yippee to that and hope you share! hugs x 🥰
Henry says thank you!
I told fK and she was just to a seminar and told me about that help organization. Next time ... I hope there won´t be a next time time but if I know how to help better! If the person agrees you can call that team and they take over.
Yes, that train I enjoyed on TV only ;-)
My Brother was born 1977 - oh the 70´s were just great, huh? Dad taught me how to drive our BMW when I was 14 and... ... I think I had a great Dad, too, mostly! To happy days!
3C gerade, immerhin plus! Die Prüfung ist... heute. Mir ist schon ganz schlecht...
Thank you - was fun making them.
Post a Comment