Sorry, Jamie & Matt - To Future Firefighters

Ingo rightfully pointed out I forgot to share our Perth-Firefighter-calendar this month!

And it´s such a cute one - so here we go!!!! 

Soon I´ll ask if they send the calendars overseas via mail. 

And if they do - I´ll let you know, maybe you wanna join - all money goes to the Perth Children´s hospital.

 

Which I´ll show you now... or rather the way from there to Kings Park,where Grace went with me.

We didn´t do the full route cause P was waiting for us.

 

But wait, children, right:  

Another story I found at FB (please understand: these stories I find at Facebook - I am never the person doing these things, please don´t thank me for being patient etc,I just share other people´s stories... I don´t have any kids on my own -here goes):

 

"Damn, That's Interesting
Generosityhub  ·
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Other than issuing a ticket to a financially-strapped Wisconsin mother, this compassionate police officer surprised her family with gifts instead. 

 

Officer Kevin Zimmerman of the Milwaukee Police Department pulled over Andrella Jackson for a registration issue with her car. He was then cheerfully greeted by her and her two daughters—although he was dismayed to find that the little girls did not have car seats.
Unfortunately, Jackson explained that she could not afford the seats since she has been struggling to buy new winter clothing for her kids for the upcoming Milwaukee winter. 

 

Zimmerman then visited a nearby Walmart and used his own money to buy coloring books, stickers, and two new car seats for $75. After paying for the purchase, he went to Jackson’s house to deliver the gifts. He even helped her install the seats and fill out the safety recall cards.
Credit - GOOD NEWS NETWORK ( respect 🫡)"

Now let´s go!

 

 

Or, if you´re lucky in December the firefighters have a stand in CBD.

Pic taken from the bridge.

 

Where you also from time to time find speakers like these (sadly it was windy, so this was the only one turning out OK, these are Kookaburras:

 

That´s how they look like.:

Those guys, by Wendy Binks.

In German they are called "Lachender Hans", "laughing Hans" as it sounds as if they are laughing.

They woke us in our Caravan Park and guided us to bed too (OK, they mark their territory, but, awwww, so  wonderful - one reason why we keep coming back to the Caravan Park).

 

On on the bridge from green to:

 

 

 

On the ground...

 

 

 Thank you, Grace!

 

Certainly we have another quote:

 

 

  "Albert Einstein's creative and brilliant quotes

 

To certainty

 

As far as the laws of mathematics relate to reality, they are not certain; and as far as they are certain, they do not relate to reality."

And really last not least...

There was no cauliflower at REWE but Ingo came home with a last greeting from summer:

 

Monday 06:00 a.m. they move for 8 hours to my work place 💖

 

Henry's 🦁  alter Perth-ego, the Black Swan 🐣:

 

 Pic from the internet.

Ingo was in Kings Park, I skipped this time. Seesh, I must check Ingo´s pictures, too.

We are no Siamese Twins, we sometimes did different things on our own or me with friends.

 

Sharing Is Caring?

 

This was 1995 in "some" National Park, I think in South Australia.

This bugger wouldn´t leave us alone. 

Aussies back then mainly ate white toast-bread and I saw what damage that did to the animals (and hence to us humans, too?) - so we handed over a cracker in hopes the possum can digest it better.

But it was not enough - we were not fast enough and... this is a wild animal after all - don´t touch!

 

We hoped no harm was taken.

 

I think it did no harm - he/she investigated further and next we heard, "Oohhhh, cutie-you!"

Followed by a scream and an outraged yell to the hubby: "He SCRATCHED me!!"

Yes, lady. Don´t pet wild animals, especially not those with long claws or big teeth.

With this - where no animal was harmed... I join...

... Eileen.

And of course I found another heartwarming story from FB....

 

 I hope I don´t bore you with my FB-findings, I think this is a great lesson:

"Damn, That's Interesting
Storytelling Feed  ·
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I found a line with just one person ahead of me and began organizing my items on the conveyor. After placing my items, I look up to see that the person ahead of me was an elderly woman. She was paying for her items with change and wanted to purchase each separately. Part of me, the part that had a long day at work, the part of me who had a 1 1/2 year old having a melt down in the cart, the part that had set an unnecessary timeline for Target and getting home, was frustrated with this woman and the inconvenience she had placed on me.
BUT then I watched the young employee with this woman. I watched him help her count her change, ever so tenderly taking it from her shaking hands. I listened to him repeatedly saying “yes, mam” to her. When she asked if she had enough to buy a reusable bag, he told her she did and went two lines over to get one for her and then repackaged her items. Never once did this employee huff, gruff or roll his eyes. He was nothing but patient and kind.
As I was watching him, I saw that Eloise was too. She was standing next to the woman, watching the employee count the change. I realized I hadn’t been inconvenienced at all. That my daughter was instead witnessing kindness and patience and being taught this valuable lesson by a complete stranger; furthermore, I realized that I too needed a refresher on this lesson.
When the woman was finished, the employee began ringing up my items and thanked me for my patience. I then thanked him for teaching us patience and kindness by his treatment of that elderly woman. And although my timeline for target was askew, when he was finished I pushed my cart through the store trying to find the manager. I wanted her to know of the employee’s, kindness and patience, and how much it meant to me. After tracking her down and sharing the story with her, we left Target with a cart full of consumable items, but what is more a heart full of gratitude for such an invaluable lesson.
If you are ever in the Glendale Target, give Ishmael a smile and a nod. The world could use more people like him.
Credits goes to the respective owner✍️ "

And of course...

 

 "Albert Einstein's creative and brilliant quotes

 

About peace

Peace cannot be maintained by force. It can only be achieved through understanding."

Sad there is so little understanding in a small, cowardly man in Russia.

 Henry 🦁 sends Granpa Max... 

 

It´s a warm September day!

  

FFO, Aussi Yum And Smiles

With her I join Nicole´s FFO. I love  the 70´s  but this, oy.... LOL.

Would you wear those? If you wear glasses.

 

 

For Gillena´s Lunch Break... thanks again to FB, where I found Pie Me, we got this:

Made by a real Aussie guy in Bonn, sent Germany-wide, frozen. Bummer, huh?

This was beef chili  cheese pie, if I remember correct.

 

And for Annie´s Smiles I have something contagious!

Do not fear... just scroll down 🧡 Good ole FB again:

Here goes:

"Damn, That's Interesting
𝗝𝗼𝘆𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀  ·
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Earlier this evening, an 84-year-old woman called the station seeking help with installing her air conditioners. She mentioned how unbearably hot it was inside her home and, despite trying, couldn't find anyone to help.
With the temperature at 85°F and expected to rise in the coming days, Sgt. Spetelunas took action. He enlisted the help of Officer Borsari, and together, they installed one of her window AC units.
While they were there, several neighbors noticed the officers and kindly volunteered to install the remaining two AC units for the woman and her husband, reminding us all that kindness is truly contagious.
Credit: Pawtucket Police Department".

Warmer weather made me smile, too, for my week... see coming Tuesday, if you like.

 

More smiles?

 

 

Some funnies, right:

1991, Cairo, airport. The taxi´s back door didn´t close fully. Eeeeek.

 

#Golden Girls... Wish they would do a re-run!

#Supernatural...

And of course...

#Star Trek Next Generation....

That´s all, folks. Except....

 

 

 "Albert Einstein's creative and brilliant quotes

 

About learning

 

When you stop learning, you start dying."

 

 Henry 🦁 sends Granpa Max who was a true diva yesterday:

 

From a spoon, please....

Get spoiled and smile!

A Slow Good-Bye And Help

These grow at the main street  nearby, they didn´t give up - is there still hope? 💙💛

 

 

 

Australian Banana Boat Sunscreen from March...

 

 

 

There is more  to come. For now... I have to share this,bet it will make you smile:

 

I found something at FB today I could name, "Everywhere but in Germany" - or "That is America".

Here goes:

 

"Damn, That's Interesting
Generosityhub  ·
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Due to a scheduling mishap, one frantic Waffle House worker was left alone to run the entire restaurant on a Sunday night. 

 

Ethan Crispo was just one of about 30 hungry customers who wanted food at midnight. 

After sitting at his table for a while, he noticed there was just one distressed employee available at the Birmingham, Alabama establishment to take orders, cook food, bus tables, and manage the cash register.

The employee - who was identified only by his nametag reading 'Ben' - seemed to be on the brink of panic until Crispo saw him speaking to a male customer in a blue shirt sitting at the counter.

After a brief conversation, Ben handed him an apron and the man got to work washing dishes.

 

A couple minutes later, a woman in high heels, and a sequined dress briskly strode behind the counter to brew more coffee. She then took a few orders before resigning herself to bussing tables. 

 

Suddenly, a third customer in a red shirt marched over to help, as well, though Crispo failed to catch his name or snap a photo of the man at work. 

 

The term ‘customer service’ took on a whole new meaning that night. 

Crispo fondly remembers is as a surreal as an example of humanity at its finest."

 

Why not in Germany? RULES. No guests behind the counter.

And of course:

 

 

 

 "Albert Einstein's creative and brilliant quotes

 

About what is valuable 

 

Nothing truly worthwhile comes from ambition or a mere sense of duty; Rather, it arises from love and devotion to people and to objective things."

Really, it get´s scary. I really, I promise, go quote by quote in the gallery´s order and doesn´t this quote again fit perfectly?

You would turn 83 today.

 Henry 🦁 sends Granpa Max again:

What We See

 

Saw this beautiful summery sign last week. 

A boat trip for free at / from the raft station. 

But we didn´t go, weather was good, so reckon it was full to the brim.

If I didn´t wear glasses there would be another option to get on river Oker:

 

 

But with my clumsiness that´s not a good idea and contacts are no option, either.

Here is a sign of a different kind, I found this again at FB, this is written in first person, but it is not from me:
 

"Damn, That's Interesting
Storytelling Feed  ·
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Today I painted a new residents nails at work and as we were going over colors, she mentioned she wanted clear. 

 

The only thought that came to my mind was 'CLEAR?! That's no fun.' 

I asked her why she wanted clear and she said, 

 

'My hands are ugly, I don't want to draw attention to them.'

 

I then carefully responded with, 'Your hands tell the story of your life. They tell the story of love, of care and adventure. These hands have touched and held things that most people can only wish to one day.' 

 

And with that, she went with the color pink for her nails.
Sometimes what we are so insecure with, others find beauty in. 💖
Credit: Brandalyn Mae Porter"

 

A sign you should see things from another perspective once in a while. 

 

So, with all of these I join Tom´s Signs2. 

 

And, not done yet:

 

 "Albert Einstein's creative and brilliant quotes

 

On the subject of talent

 

I don't have any special talent. I'm just passionately curious."

 

 Henry 🦁 

Henry is an allrounder...