tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post1901318001465714908..comments2024-03-29T21:02:51.244+10:00Comments on ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA: BEAUTIFUL BALLINAdiane bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-43161835039575352612015-05-24T21:36:24.781+10:002015-05-24T21:36:24.781+10:00That's amazing! I've been to Ballina many ...That's amazing! I've been to Ballina many times, but have NEVER been to the Crystal Castle!! I keep getting side-tracked by all the bakeries ... and beaches ... I actually think Ballina is one of Australia's best un-sung tourist destinations - when it's not raining, anyway!!Red Nomad OZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03020668094026661054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-10749041041586150832015-05-13T13:38:48.332+10:002015-05-13T13:38:48.332+10:00Dianne, I seem to be an unknown...I read your blog...Dianne, I seem to be an unknown...I read your blog again and saw the lovely photos. Martin and I had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you next year at our reunion in Caloundra. I am the "unknown"...<br />Del and Martin.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02296963483255528184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-59955128159989774412015-05-12T19:46:49.556+10:002015-05-12T19:46:49.556+10:00Wonderful to be able to catch up and in lovely sur...Wonderful to be able to catch up and in lovely surrounds too.Karen @ Pieces of Contentmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719349569606790410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-35673459173658003202015-05-12T12:45:52.100+10:002015-05-12T12:45:52.100+10:00Lots of great things to see. Love the nature shots...Lots of great things to see. Love the nature shots and those pelicans are just gorgeous.betty-NZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950300478215339641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-32641851049627674612015-05-12T10:33:01.957+10:002015-05-12T10:33:01.957+10:00What an enchanting place! Can't think of a bet...What an enchanting place! Can't think of a better place to enjoy the day with your loved ones. Gail Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697820311332653232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-5087011509112923032015-05-12T05:18:22.342+10:002015-05-12T05:18:22.342+10:00A wonderful tradition Diane, and what a place to h...A wonderful tradition Diane, and what a place to hold it! Ballina, love it! Gorgeous place. So pleased \i called by.Rose ~ from Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908281749611280188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-19236676606952407412015-05-12T01:32:02.399+10:002015-05-12T01:32:02.399+10:00What an amazing place for your group to visit! Lo...What an amazing place for your group to visit! Love the crystal gardens and grounds. The photo of the pelicans is so wonderful.A Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-68044328950091128942015-05-12T00:25:04.898+10:002015-05-12T00:25:04.898+10:00You all find such great places to gather! I adore...You all find such great places to gather! I adore the shot of the pelicans but honestly so glad you shared the crystal bowls - I have a friend/mentor who has one of those and it is AMAZING!MTWagginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823827748782425907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-61573582416492235442015-05-11T07:55:42.665+10:002015-05-11T07:55:42.665+10:00That looks like an interesting place. I've nev...That looks like an interesting place. I've never heard of it before. Love the gardensCarol-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17071307952086361252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-4186153075135198302015-05-11T07:03:36.698+10:002015-05-11T07:03:36.698+10:00Hi there, Just stopping by to say “Happy Mother’s...Hi there, Just stopping by to say “Happy Mother’s Day” to you. I’m sure you are having a fabulous day. I celebrated yesterday when one of my sons and his beautiful wife came to see us…. <br /><br />As you probably know, we’ve been out-of-town this past week and I haven’t done any blogging much at all. I hope you enjoyed my two Tulip blog posts while we were gone——and be sure and tune in tomorrow morning to find out what we’ve been doing this past week….<br /><br />Enjoyed your post today! Ballina looks like an awesome place to be with friends.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-70466470872126567592015-05-11T05:12:44.523+10:002015-05-11T05:12:44.523+10:00Congratulations on maintaining contact over the ye...Congratulations on maintaining contact over the years Diane - it's great to have events such as reunions to look forward to and helps to keep the memories flowing! (Love the capture of the preening pelicans!)Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12298828743045284127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-38483050699779567132015-05-11T00:17:26.010+10:002015-05-11T00:17:26.010+10:00What a brilliant spot for a catch up Diane.. Looov...What a brilliant spot for a catch up Diane.. Looove the 'fountain of peace' what a huge piece of rose quartz, looks amazing! You guys sure know how to have fun.. good on you for making time to keep up with old friendsPerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-21174189654926759152015-05-10T21:46:35.187+10:002015-05-10T21:46:35.187+10:00It must be wonderful to get together with friends ...It must be wonderful to get together with friends from so long ago, and in such a special place. All the crystals are so beautiful, and some huge! And what a view in the first photo of the garden!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035113274497372396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-13268063951995916892015-05-10T07:23:52.781+10:002015-05-10T07:23:52.781+10:00What a nice place for a meeting with friends ! I a...What a nice place for a meeting with friends ! I am back home since this afternoon. I wished I could have taken some sunsine along !Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-59687215179219794182015-05-10T07:07:39.253+10:002015-05-10T07:07:39.253+10:00Diane, This is a beautiful natural setting as well...Diane, This is a beautiful natural setting as well as having interesting architecture and displays. All that rose quartz! Looks like you were having fun catching up with friends. Wanted to wish you a very Happy Anniversary! It's turned very cold in the city, and I expect snow to start falling soon. Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-70900107524654755552015-05-10T05:15:44.003+10:002015-05-10T05:15:44.003+10:00Very nice statues certainly the last temple.
Gree...Very nice statues certainly the last temple.<br /><br />Greetings,<br />FilipFilipBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748038653807154529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-28454569368184038322015-05-10T03:01:11.821+10:002015-05-10T03:01:11.821+10:00Wonderful scenery - and I love the pic of the Budd...Wonderful scenery - and I love the pic of the Buddha with all those pink stones.jennyfreckleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221511824958069710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-34509802144630642712015-05-09T01:31:14.315+10:002015-05-09T01:31:14.315+10:00Beautiful place for a reunion. Looks so interest...Beautiful place for a reunion. Looks so interesting and peaceful....I'm sure your group received blessings for many more joyful get togetherS. Several people here at our "Holiday Park" display banners that say "it's Five O'clock somewhere!" I'm wondering when their five sites would start if they're counting Australia! ))Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-48615036661623769842015-05-08T22:12:33.499+10:002015-05-08T22:12:33.499+10:00would love to wander those paths in the garden and...would love to wander those paths in the garden and you all look so happy. I love that fountain and the preening pelicans to... MadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-5640671258092421722015-05-08T20:59:24.469+10:002015-05-08T20:59:24.469+10:00I love the way you have kept in touch via these re...I love the way you have kept in touch via these reunions. It must require a great deal of effort to organise these events but it sounds as though you take it in turns so it doesn't always fall on the same person. Another wonderful place to wander around and such an unusual garden with its crystal installations.Fun60https://www.blogger.com/profile/08084441984556826917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-19562529334659938942015-05-08T20:24:26.385+10:002015-05-08T20:24:26.385+10:00If you believe in the power of crystals there must...If you believe in the power of crystals there must be an awful lot of vibes there. Joan Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358008925558240778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-34504449679640789062015-05-08T20:02:27.681+10:002015-05-08T20:02:27.681+10:00Trying to comment again. Martin and I enjoyed your...Trying to comment again. Martin and I enjoyed your blog Diane. You are good at getting great photos.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02296963483255528184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-65042577699095053682015-05-08T19:59:45.400+10:002015-05-08T19:59:45.400+10:00Hello Diane, what a great reunion. The Crystal Cas...Hello Diane, what a great reunion. The Crystal Castle is a great place to visit. The gardens, Buddha and crystals are beautiful! I love the pretty fountain of peace! Thank you for sharing your visit.. Have a happy weekend!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-49912140743412575502015-05-08T19:52:27.382+10:002015-05-08T19:52:27.382+10:00So nice you combine the reunion with a lovely plac...So nice you combine the reunion with a lovely place to visit.biebkriebelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01539958495933835606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-26458671902962651732015-05-08T19:49:41.335+10:002015-05-08T19:49:41.335+10:00A nice reunion in a lovely place. Great photos......A nice reunion in a lovely place. Great photos...Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.com