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• January 15, 2009
• 14:41

  Comment on Flock It by mojo

   » ‎ Comments for Just Nicky

  Perhaps Finn can have an egg stall? Or I could barter some chook food for spare eggs.

• 14:36

  jojoeffe: @BoggyWoggy I often enjoy hitting things like that with sledge hammers but you weather may be a touch cold for that.

   » ‎ Twitter / jojoeffe
  jojoeffe: @BoggyWoggy I often enjoy hitting things like that with sledge hammers but you weather may be a touch cold for that.

• 14:09

  Bringing home kitties

   » ‎ Shannon
  Well, it’s about time. I’ve finally decided to get a couple cats. I’ll be picking up Peanut and Cookie from the Shelter Animal Rescue Alliance tomorrow after work. Then we’ll have a nice 3-day weekend to get accustomed to our new family life before I have to start going back to work. Pets are a [...]

• 14:07

  Now that we have the BBQ and o…

   » ‎ Mark O'Meara: the blog

  Now that we have the BBQ and outdoor setting cleared and usable, I think we’ll have a BBQ dinner tonight and perhaps even eat on the patio.

• 14:05

  What started out as sweeping t…

   » ‎ Mark O'Meara: the blog

  What started out as sweeping the patio ended up with sweeping the patio. With a decent sized tidy of the garage and patio between sweeps.

• 11:58

  Flock It

   » ‎ Just Nicky

  Since Lola’s demise we have been chook-less and not liking it one bit so we were very pleased that Finn’s Christmas gift from Grandma was two bantams who came via my brother, Rob, and sister-in-law, Kate. Rob and Kate have their own flock on their farm at the rear end of nowhere and gave us two girls to call our own.

  Finn named these girls Winifred (he actually said ‘Wilfred’ to begin with, but Winifred stuck) and Timothy and they settled in beautifully. They began laying 24 hours after arriving and had been keeping us well supplied since. Well, until recently, that is.

  We had an unfortunate mishap on Wednesday when Emmylou pushed past me into the chooks’ yard. As I was trying to grab her Indi came through the open gate, grabbed Timothy and took off with her. By the time Em was secured and I could turn my attention to Indi, Timothy was no more. So we found ourselves again with a lone chook.

  We couldn’t let that situation continue so today we went in search of new chookies to keep Winifred company. My trainer Antonio suggested that we go to the Vic Market and he was on the money. There were some people there selling ducks, big chooks and bantams - all looking to be in excellent condition.

  We opted for one full grown bantam and two young ones to join Winifred. Finn has named the full grown one Billie and the young ones are Lovely and Cuddly - it’s not clear which is which. These new girls are now ensconced with Winifred in the chook house until tomorrow morning so that they learn where they should roost.

  I’m hoping (and fairly optimistic) that the new girls will settle in well with Winifred and we’ll have a happy little flock. We’ll have a fair few eggs but, given that 1 normal chook egg is about equivalent to 2 bantam eggs, it shouldn’t be too hard to use them up. And the dogs will be kept well away from them.

• 11:58

  puppydeluxe: New blog post: Flock It http://tinyurl.com/7fvvrp

   » ‎ Twitter / puppydeluxe
  puppydeluxe: New blog post: Flock It http://tinyurl.com/7fvvrp

• 11:35

  Home with three new bantams: o…

   » ‎ Mark O'Meara: the blog

  Home with three new bantams: one big and two young ones, all white. They are all happily settling into their new chook house.

• 11:33

  jojoeffe: um nothing actually. Perhaps i should do something

   » ‎ Twitter / jojoeffe
  jojoeffe: um nothing actually. Perhaps i should do something
• 11:30

  jojoeffe: @markomeara or FOOD!!!

   » ‎ Twitter / jojoeffe
  jojoeffe: @markomeara or FOOD!!!

• 11:20

  Comment on Stairway by J-Le

   » ‎ Comments for Joanna's Ramblings

  that house looks lovely.

• 11:09

  Stairway

   » ‎ Joanna's Ramblings
  Stairway Originally uploaded by jojof In deference to the other residents of this house I am now taking the flights to my third floor ensuite when such facilities are required. The Leopard Slug is welcome to the downstairs guest bathroom. The Huntsman in the hall appears wearied by his attempts to avoid being taken outside [...]

• 11:08

  Comment on been a long time and i’m waiting by kristen

   » ‎ Comments for the twinkle in my eye

  thanks for the responses. they are very helpful.
  i wasn’t sure at first if i was overreacting, but now i feel quite angry.
  i’ve made an appointment with the director for monday morning (Twinkle is at home with E every second Friday so we have a bit of time to formulate how we’re going to approach this).

• 9:40

  At the Vic Market. You can buy…

   » ‎ Mark O'Meara: the blog

  At the Vic Market. You can buy anything here, provided it is both cheap and tacky.

• 9:31

  Comment on Missed the plane? by J-Le

   » ‎ Comments for Joanna's Ramblings

  i hear the lonely planet phrase book is handy.

• 7:46

  Comment on 39 by kristen

   » ‎ Comments for Mark O'Meara: the blog

  crikey! i remember when you wrote that. i can’t believe it’s been 10 years. i’m really surprised it’s that long.

• 5:38

  Comment on been a long time and i’m waiting by Cris

   » ‎ Comments for the twinkle in my eye

  I agree with Nicky about speaking to the director, and document it in writing.
  If it were me, I would have to make my decision about staying there based on what was agreed to at the meeting, and whether or not the director can assure you that things like that will not happen again.
  I would make an appointment, and make it with just the 3 of you (2 moms and director). Make it clear that there was a serious problem, that you want an immediate appointment, and that the problem is serious enough for you to consider other arrangements for your daughter.
  Depending on the outcome of that meeting, if you would choose to keep the twinkle there, I would make sure to put into writing all agreements as you understand them, and ask for her written agreement to them.
  This is your child. You have every right to demand appropriate behavior.

  cris - grandma to 13

• 5:17

  39

   » ‎ Mark O'Meara: the blog
  
  
  thirty-nine by michael.twofish
  

  It’s been ten years since I wrote this, my first, song.

  I’m turning not quite thirty
  my hair is not yet grey
  but losing it’s another story
  for some other day.

  I’ve already been twenty
  sixty I can’t can’t see
  in two short years a thirtysomething
  is something I will be

  come on down to Kelvin
  on the sixth of March
  It’s opposite the old Valhalla
  now it’s called Westgarth

  come and have a rowdy
  sometime after six
  a cafe latte chardonary
  drink til you’re quite sick

  in one year i’ll be thirty and i’ll look back and cringe
  at sitting here guitar in hand
  and thinking I could sing
  and dreaming I could sing

  It’s hardly going to rate a public celebration but I thought I’d mention it all the same. And in the spirit of looking back at my brief musical efforts here is my entire songbook. I don’t imagine that anyone else is going to play these tunes but I am starting to forget bits so it is useful to me.

  Lesson for the day - it’s better to record even the ordinary than completely forget.

• 5:06

  Ten Years

   » ‎ Mark O'Meara: the blog
  
  
  Up Close and Personal With the Joeycoustic by MarkOMeara
  

  Download

• 3:09

  no time totalk beyondsome aged

   » ‎ Contorted Conditions
  no time to
  talk beyond
  some aged
  cheese
  adventures
• January 14, 2009
• 23:58

  the harsh lightreduces us all to

   » ‎ Contorted Conditions
  the harsh light
  reduces us all to
  silhouettes
  
  my textures
  are best represented
  in two
  dimensions
  
  and make
  a good
  contrast
  to your
  energy

• 21:36

  jojoeffe: Sucking up to the cat http://twitpic.com/1317u

   » ‎ Twitter / jojoeffe
  jojoeffe: Sucking up to the cat http://twitpic.com/1317u
• 20:44

  jojoeffe: Watching opera and knitting, after decadent dessert. No cat despite attempted seduction.

   » ‎ Twitter / jojoeffe
  jojoeffe: Watching opera and knitting, after decadent dessert. No cat despite attempted seduction.

• 18:56

  Comment on been a long time and i’m waiting by nicky

   » ‎ Comments for the twinkle in my eye

  This is a tough one. I can really only respond to number 1. Number 2 is totally up to you.

  You really shouldn’t speak to either carer about the issue without talking to the centre director first - even if she is an idiot. It might actually be wisest to put your concerns in writing, including what you would like the centre to do about it.

  If at any stage you need an occasional spot for the twinkle to hang out, she’s more than welcome here (if you don’t want to take the twinkle to the factory or need babysitting while doing job interviews,etc.). I’m sure the princess would be happy to share her many babies with her.

• 18:41

  Comment on been a long time and i’m waiting by pcat

   » ‎ Comments for the twinkle in my eye

  Oh my goodness that is terrible. I feel so angry sitting here reading this..As you know, I used to work for baby factory and now work at baby haven. What you have described is borderline abusive. Sure, days can get tough with lots of bubs, personalities and moods all in the same space, but its not ok to talk, intimidate or frighten any child like that… it breaks down their spirits. If this is how she handles a ‘whingy’ twinkle, I’d hate to think how she is handling a ’seperation anxiety’ or ‘tired’ twinkle. Are you friendly with any of the other parents? Can you get their impressions of P? I’m not so sure I would talk directly to P… I think if it was me I would talk to either the director or the area manager. If you feel comfortable with E i would discuss the situation with her and ask that twinkle stay under her wing untill the transition.

  Do not feel like you are being gossipy or bitchy.. It is very common for parents to request that their child not be cared for by a certain carer. You have every right to request this, from what special K saw, its justified.. You are intrusting us with the most important thing in your life,. you have to comfortable.

  If you can arrange it, special K needs to find a job at big hospital so that I can look after twinkle at baby haven!!! (or pay me lots and lots of money and I’ll come be your nanny!!!)

• 18:31

  Offline

   » ‎ Mark O'Meara: the blog
  
  
  by lcstep09
  

  Walk away from the light
  Don’t stare for too long at anything that glows
  Objects on a screen are less important than they appear
  Walk away from the light

• 18:28

  At The Zoo

   » ‎ Mark O'Meara: the blog
  
  
  Kids at the Zoo by Nicky P
  

  We didn’t have specific plans for today but it was time to get out for an excursion so we went to the zoo. I just can’t say enough good things about the zoo; it’s a terrific place to take kids.

  We only took the little camera but Nicky took some really lovely shots. They are in a set here if you are interested.

  Lesson for the day - something beats the hell out of nothing.

• 18:05

  been a long time and i’m waiting

   » ‎ The Twinkle
  something bad happened today and we haven’t yet figured out what to do about it. it wasn’t as bad as a death or anything - don’t fret - it was just a really unpleasant and concerning experience at the baby factory. and we’re looking for your wise advice because we know you are parents and [...]

• 17:38

  Comment on Find a Friend in the Film by Eilis

   » ‎ Comments for Mark O'Meara: the blog

  how. very. cool.