tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post450885829867467585..comments2024-03-28T14:47:32.549+10:00Comments on ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA: DOING IT TOUGHdiane bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-76654492958022839232011-01-17T08:22:26.136+10:002011-01-17T08:22:26.136+10:00Nice to find your blog today but horrified at the ...Nice to find your blog today but horrified at the flood pics...so traumatic. You have documented well for us to see though. Like the piano photo!blueberry hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13933212560404256995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-32732433640596329972011-01-15T15:48:39.728+10:002011-01-15T15:48:39.728+10:00Love your photos so so much, esp the header!!
Gott...Love your photos so so much, esp the header!!<br />Gotta love Queenslanders!!Fleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14277854645434859624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-46545687872506709382011-01-15T13:15:14.834+10:002011-01-15T13:15:14.834+10:00Its good that people can still laugh. The way that...Its good that people can still laugh. The way that everyone is pulling together is wonderful. I feel useless sitting down here safe and dry. All I can do is follow blogs and forums, send best wishes and donate. Wish I could do more but without the skills they need I'd be a nuisance.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03182743312553270315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-46437391081118955322011-01-15T13:13:29.358+10:002011-01-15T13:13:29.358+10:00I don't know the half of the devastation in ou...I don't know the half of the devastation in our country. I have only seen pictures and watched the happenings on TV. <br />Everyone is effected in a different way. Some people will move on well, others will need a helping hand and there are those who won't cope at all. Time they say heals, but to some, time never heals.<br />Good on your team, play their game and forget their woes.<br /><br />I saw that photo of Wally, and it made me smile :)Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-12210277186802410952011-01-15T12:10:47.022+10:002011-01-15T12:10:47.022+10:00Thank you for keeping us updated. We care.Thank you for keeping us updated. We care.Sallie (FullTime-Life)http://www.travelingrainvilles.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-83411254261308445982011-01-15T11:45:47.436+10:002011-01-15T11:45:47.436+10:00Beautiful post, Diane... OH --how it hurts to see...Beautiful post, Diane... OH --how it hurts to see so much water in that soccer stadium... I noticed that you all call soccer, football... Here--they are two totally different sports. Football is 'my' sport--and I don't know much about soccer.. My sons all played football.<br /><br />We did get out today to get some groceries and run some errands. The main roads were good and the back roads were fair with snow and ice still on many of them.. It was nice to get out though.<br /><br />Have a good weekend. I still am praying for the people in Brisbane who have lost so much due to the floods.<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-55409159633710763782011-01-15T11:19:55.326+10:002011-01-15T11:19:55.326+10:00With a positive attitude like that of the person w...With a positive attitude like that of the person who gave the statue a snorkel, Queenslanders will be back sooner than anyone expects.<br />The Roar reminds me of the professional football team in New Orleans that provided inspiration after the hurricane several years ago.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923630536753873113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-52576201775933323962011-01-15T07:57:05.825+10:002011-01-15T07:57:05.825+10:00Diane
Can the "Brisbane Roar" play wate...Diane<br /><br />Can the "Brisbane Roar" play water soccer?? They play 'water polo' and the horses don't drown! ha ha!<br />Doesn't look too bright the weather at present! Surely we can't get anymore to hamper the massive clean-up operation.<br />Cheers<br />ColinColin (HB)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-40747828234357016702011-01-15T06:10:22.314+10:002011-01-15T06:10:22.314+10:00What resolve and grit you all have! Good for you! ...What resolve and grit you all have! Good for you! And, I *LOVE* the humor in the chaos..strength speaks to you all!Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06230264141748182037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-28483450965006797682011-01-15T04:33:03.306+10:002011-01-15T04:33:03.306+10:00Hi Diane, glad you're still above water and gi...Hi Diane, glad you're still above water and giving us the real story. What a wonderful team you support. I would have been choked up watching your team with black arms bands playing their hearts out for their city. BTW did you follow the World Cup soccer in South Africa last year? Thinking of you and your "townspeople" today and always. Heartfelt prayers for you all. JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11666316882168582862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-56525108964396735142011-01-15T03:38:50.703+10:002011-01-15T03:38:50.703+10:00Love the humor, that statue made me laugh.
And ku...Love the humor, that statue made me laugh.<br /><br />And kudos to the Brisbane Roar!Sara at Come Away With Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677354270954094291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-62143689330249583342011-01-15T01:39:10.916+10:002011-01-15T01:39:10.916+10:00As the reports of Queensland continue to come in, ...As the reports of Queensland continue to come in, the one thing that keeps shining through all the destruction and horror is the spirit of the people. You are all amazing! There would be much whining and sniveling if this had happened here, not jokes and tongue-in-cheek dressing of statues in snorkel gear, while getting on with getting on. The attitude of you Queenslanders is inspiring.Michele R. Ungerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17016541751604349458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-78795701881895248882011-01-15T01:29:05.553+10:002011-01-15T01:29:05.553+10:00The stadium looks like a huge swimming pool ! Terr...The stadium looks like a huge swimming pool ! Terrible !<br />Although I am not a football fan at all I can imagine how the players felt in this moment.Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-10394741613823007462011-01-15T01:03:37.362+10:002011-01-15T01:03:37.362+10:00My husband told me they got notice that the floodi...My husband told me they got notice that the flooding continues to rise today :( I hope it begins to recede soon and that clean up and rebuilding can take place in all of Queensland.<br /><br />We also love soccer, and other sports, so I know how disappointing it must be to not be able to see your team play, especially when they are doing so well!Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-20761369809197183492011-01-14T23:36:23.835+10:002011-01-14T23:36:23.835+10:00My boys can empathise with you here as the Hillsbo...My boys can empathise with you here as the Hillsborogh ground where their beloved Sheffield Wednesday play was badly flooded in 07 as it lies right next to the river Don. Hopefully, once normality returns, the sunny weather will dry everything out quickly. xxxxxxDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269721218424514656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-12479545292923075702011-01-14T23:26:46.192+10:002011-01-14T23:26:46.192+10:00I admire the strong people of Queensland, that the...I admire the strong people of Queensland, that they can have some humor with the statue, great!<br />Now comes the biggest part, the cleaning and thousand other things to do. Didn't know your fascination with football. All the best.biebkriebelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01539958495933835606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-70580280111891664842011-01-14T22:41:35.353+10:002011-01-14T22:41:35.353+10:00Hi Diane! That's terrible!! I wonder what happ...Hi Diane! That's terrible!! I wonder what happened to the Botanic Garden by the river where I once went for a stroll while staying at a fabulous Hotel nearby...<br />Tragedy is flying fast; now it came to Brazil...<br /> <br />The Nile 2010 is coming an end! But the temple of Philae surely deserves a comment. Blogtrotter Two has it. Enjoy and have a superb weekend!Trotterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403056056512006654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-51901671268730808862011-01-14T20:56:17.003+10:002011-01-14T20:56:17.003+10:00Diane, I am heartbroken by the stories of loss and...Diane, I am heartbroken by the stories of loss and devastation. Queenslanders have shown enormous strength and fortitude in the face of adversity and Anna Bligh has shown great leadership.<br />My thoughts and prayers to all and the best of luck to your 'football' team Brisbane RoarCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01334065619837967170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-46497342710125906802011-01-14T20:22:10.369+10:002011-01-14T20:22:10.369+10:00Diane, I have been hearing and seeing photos of th...Diane, I have been hearing and seeing photos of these horrible floods. I am glad to hear the people are rallying to help each other. Your soccer team is doing well, congrats to them.eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-30262909816214997992011-01-14T20:12:48.303+10:002011-01-14T20:12:48.303+10:00Diane, thank you so much for the update. I know it...Diane, thank you so much for the update. I know it is hard talking about it right now and seeing your hometown in such devastation. What proud and strong people they are though! You should be very proud.The Southern Mint Julephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552225044981834393noreply@blogger.com