It's time now for this blog to close...an end of a chapter, perhaps an era...
I loved the sea, the foreshore trails, the hinterland vineyards in rolling hills and the roads lined with the friendly greens of trees...
But it's time to lay some other memories to rest...and move on...
Come with me Temora Lifestyle
I'm still happy...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 22, 2022
WordHurdle 188 3/6 #wordhurdle
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Fantastic start with the word games today...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 21, 2022
WordHurdle 187 3/6 #wordhurdle
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Great start to the day...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 21, 2022
Wordle 307 2/6
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Diamonds and Dust in Temora is a wonderful little vintage shop and cafe...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 21, 2022
So atmospheric and HUGE...
(This is an outdoors view)... pic.twitter.com/MwD677hta1
Diamonds and Dust in Temora is a wonderful little vintage shop and cafe...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 21, 2022
So atmospheric and HUGE...
(This is an outdoors view)... pic.twitter.com/MwD677hta1
One of many quirky signs in the main street of Temora... pic.twitter.com/nXjZrBsf3T
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 21, 2022
Memorial to Paleface Adios...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 21, 2022
The horse died at Temora, NSW, on 11 December 1989.
During the 1970s, Paleface Adios became a household name in Australia in the harness racing world.
This small park is by the main street of Temora. pic.twitter.com/qnsXI98Vgk
WordHurdle not so bad either...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 21, 2022
Maybe an enforced break for a couple of days helped...
WordHurdle 186 3/6 #wordhurdle
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Finally managed to get a Wordle done today...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 21, 2022
It's OK...
Wordle 306 3/6
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PASSING THOUGHT: My new country town Temora in NSW Riverina is quite simply beautiful...both the environment and the people...Already, in 2 days, I've had simply incredible experiences including being invited to an Art expo + introduced to the art world in Temora...I'm stoked... pic.twitter.com/Byk8T5VArL
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 21, 2022
Great...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 18, 2022
WordHurdle 180 4/6 #wordhurdle
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Dromana night lights... pic.twitter.com/mHm6ubUuri
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 17, 2022
My last view of Dromana beach by evening light... pic.twitter.com/G1cram3FTv
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 17, 2022
A rather cute rain shadow...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 17, 2022
But somehow I feel the dog is not overly impressed with his impromptu artwork... https://t.co/VnhT5IsqD7
Holding in...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 17, 2022
WordHurdle 178 3/6 #wordhurdle
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PASSING THOUGHT: Kookaburra friends have been scarce, but suddenly, recently, the kookaburra farewell?
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 16, 2022
1. Day 1 - Kookaburra landed near me on my verandah railing...
2. Day 2 - Kookaburra on street wire watched me bin stuff...
3. Day 3 - today - woke to kookaburra dawn chorus...
This Libran's riches don't relate to a bank account...Although I wouldn't say no to some improvement in the latter...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 16, 2022
That's OK...The famous 4 average...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 16, 2022
WordHurdle 177 4/6 #wordhurdle
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Not so bad...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 16, 2022
Wordle 302 3/6
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Happy...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 16, 2022
WordHurdle 176 3/6 #wordhurdle
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YES...The wisdom of yin and yang... https://t.co/N5hQrJ0a4e
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 16, 2022
I've been far too busy this morning to take time to look up and admire the peninsula skies...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 16, 2022
After a flurry of early morning tweets, I have just been 'running around' (till now - coffee break)...
So glad to know peninsula beauty is still just waiting to be appreciated... https://t.co/iXuoY5Zza8
stirring
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 15, 2022
but not stirred
my poetic mojo#haiku
This story is unique, incredible, inspiring...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 15, 2022
More than 80 women slow-stitch a river...
The quilt depicts the animals, plants + biodiversity found in the Northern Territory's iconic Adelaide River system, which is best known for its crocodiles.
The river is almost 240 kms... https://t.co/6Z0vkjDTcU pic.twitter.com/SYVoiVnZ1c
Another almost there earlier, but not quite...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 15, 2022
Bigger sighhh...
WordHurdle 175 5/6 #wordhurdle
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Almost there earlier, but not quite...sighhhh
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 15, 2022
Wordle 301 5/6
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PASSING THOUGHT: Daughter arrives tomorrow from Temora, NSW - help with last-minute packing...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 15, 2022
And I'm actually nervous...
Not sure why...
Haven't seen her in 2 years?
Haven't packed enough to reduce last-minute
blitz?
What'll I be like Monday when son arrives from Adelaide?
The full moon is in Libra this weekend...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 15, 2022
It seems so symbolic for this Libran (me)...
Last weekend in an on old life...
On the threshold of a new one come Tuesday... pic.twitter.com/1DXnKh8Js7
I haven't seen kookaburras on my verandah for some time now...Too much building construction next door...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 15, 2022
My partner used to love the kookaburras...
But this evening, in fading light, as I stood dreaming on the verandah, one came right next to me...
π·Dromana Hills pic.twitter.com/qlKDhi3AhA
Wooohooo...Just a lucky guess...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 15, 2022
WordHurdle 174 3/6 #wordhurdle
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PASSING THOUGHT: Mornington Cemetery looked picture-perfect this morning. Clearly it has been tended with loving care.
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 15, 2022
It was a strangely magical pleasure to wander there with the birds early in the morning and admire so many autumn flowers... pic.twitter.com/z10Xrc42Mx
PASSING THOUGHT: Visited Mornington Cemetery this morning to close a life chapter. We used to go to Balnarring Beach on Good Friday, so I brought the beach to him...3 cuttlefish shells+peace messages...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 15, 2022
Not sad. Just relieved that I've cast aside last traces of my bitterness...
A happy diversion - a love song to old bridges...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 14, 2022
Film project takes up fight to save 5 historic, wooden bridges on NSW far south coast https://t.co/aONfT2AoFV
Woo...This is my peninsula world...I live but a stone's throw from Balnarring...Happy dance that Bolt was rattled...The peninsula has spoken...ππ
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 14, 2022
This one was better today...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 14, 2022
WordHurdle 173 3/6 #wordhurdle
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It's another 4 attempts...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 14, 2022
Wordle 300 4/6
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This Libran (ME) is facing an endless assault of hurdles+challenges right now. Retirement+moving interstate = 'trouble'. One by one, I am returning serve, and so many turn into 'surprise positives'.
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 14, 2022
Just hope the energy holds to keep serving.
5 more days...
PASSING THOUGHT: Collapsed in sleep this afternoon. (About 2 hours sleep last night+v.busy morning). Thought post-sleep I'd carry on packing, but can't. Still wiped.
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 14, 2022
Daughter stirred me with Diamonds+Dust,Temora-handcrafted Tasmanian jewellery+delightful cafe...Smiling again...
What a gem of a post for both Zoom + Microsoft Teams...I may have just retired, but have some new ideas to occupy me...This is just what I needed...Thank you...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 14, 2022
I guess this is OK...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 14, 2022
WordHurdle 172 4/6 #wordhurdle
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PASSING THOUGHT: Somehow, my poetic mojo is no match for the current political scrum...π
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 14, 2022
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PASSING THOUGHT: 5 more days from today+I'm out of here. Barely slept last night, yet so exhausted emotionally+physically. Taking longer to do last 'bits'+ even 'fearing' daughter(NSW-Saturday)+son (Adelaide-Monday) arriving+2 teachers+morning tea Monday...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 13, 2022
I feel like hiding...
Not so good on this one...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 13, 2022
WordHurdle 171 5/6 #wordhurdle
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YEAH! Can't sleep so did the Wordle...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 13, 2022
Wordle 299 3/6
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Reminiscing...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 13, 2022
Love the quizzical pose of this little guy at Main Ridge Dairy...
π·Main Ridge, Mornington Peninsula 2019 pic.twitter.com/zku3zPkKvs
PASSING THOUGHT: Great friend just shared her travel tales+photos of Robe+the Coorong National Park. She desperately needs a break from her stressful teaching role.
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 13, 2022
But I'm longing for the day when I can share with her MY travel tales+not packing or surprise challenge updates...
If you desperately need to escape, from politics in particular, here is some magic and some beauty...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 13, 2022
Quietly read this thread... https://t.co/9OySIDNyvp
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 13, 2022
WordHurdle 170 6/6 #wordhurdle
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PASSING THOUGHT: Apart from my packing saga, I've had multiple other quirky hurdles. Latest = my auto car key suddenly decides it won't work after sleeping all night. During the day=OK. (Problem began after car washed/polished/vacuumed)...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 13, 2022
I think it's time I started to laugh...
PASSING THOUGHT: So tempted to break my political comments' silence over these 6 weeks of electioneering.
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 13, 2022
It's only Day 3,+here I am struggling already not to explode. But I'm tough. Perhaps I should avoid scrolling Twitter comments...Maybe...Nah...I didn't promise not to scroll
This one's OK...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 12, 2022
WordHurdle 169 4/6 #wordhurdle
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It's a YEAH today...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 12, 2022
Wordle 298 3/6
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SBS Insight tonight alerted me to this amazing annual event. The super generation of Monarchs manage the journey south to Mexico's highlands, but those who travel back last 5-7 weeks = 4-5 generations...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 12, 2022
Monarch Butterflies Migrate 3,000 Miles https://t.co/FfACkCNQ1H via @NatGeo
Bombed a bit on this one...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 12, 2022
WordHurdle 168 5/6 #wordhurdle
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Reminiscing...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 12, 2022
I'm a bit of a vintage/hot rod/odd car freak...
Not quite sure what category this one fits into...
π·Rosebud carpark, 2015 pic.twitter.com/49PA7ASwjc
Here is another view... pic.twitter.com/o1KPZcMwUz
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 12, 2022
Lovely last lunch today with teacher friends at atmospheric Mercetta, Mornington... pic.twitter.com/4bugcjnzAn
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 12, 2022
Another view of Mercetta... pic.twitter.com/HXOhZES6F5
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 12, 2022
Happy π
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 11, 2022
WordHurdle 167 3/6 #wordhurdle
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Here comes another 4 attempts...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 11, 2022
Wordle 297 4/6
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PASSING THOUGHT: I'm going to try very hard to keep all my political grunts+groans to myself over the next 6 weeks...I won't add to the guaranteed, imminent Twitter stockpile...Instead, I'll reminisce on my old world+then share my new world in the Riverina, NSW...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 11, 2022
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I knew a little about the skills of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, but this link provides so many more wonderful insights... https://t.co/gyoFqEuLA4
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 11, 2022
My current peninsula world, from this particular height, always looks so beautiful by day or night... https://t.co/zX38qKj0WR
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 11, 2022
An amazing sight/site...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 11, 2022
The masterful, intricate weaving of art and nature... https://t.co/3LnXlQp8wC
Reminiscing...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 10, 2022
Time to celebrate those wonderful boatsheds by Dromana beach...
So many blues...
π·April, 2012 pic.twitter.com/M0s7ZjDnFn
Ye olde favourite 4 attempts is back...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 10, 2022
WordHurdle 165 4/6 #wordhurdle #peace
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Went backwards more than a bit on yesterday's effort...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 10, 2022
Wordle 296 5/6
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CONGRATS SBS News - Janice Peterson...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 10, 2022
Both leaders challenged with straight, clear questions.
(Both leaders not subject to 'gotcha' questions.)
Both leaders given space to speak without cutting interruption.
Both leaders given respect without satiric innuendo.
Equal time.
#Elections2022 It's definitely going to be an emotional, rocky road to Election Day May 21st. But it was so refreshing tonight to see the interviewees' responses to questions = who they are+how they plan to lead.
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 10, 2022
One leader answered the questions.
One misfired a few times.
PASSING THOUGHT: Unexpected hassles re voting. I move interstate on 19th April from Victoria to NSW. Need ID proof with licence (Victorian) to do postal from/to new address. Deadline to register postal seems to be 26th April. Also, need 1 month at new address. What to do????
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 10, 2022
I don't believe it...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 10, 2022
Scored 2 attempts AGAIN...
WordHurdle 164 2/6 #wordhurdle #peace
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Clocked the election announcement...12 minutes, incl. c.3 questions from the press (mostly 'bandaids' from his speech)...It's a choice...The government you know+the one you don't...It's a plan...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 10, 2022
+'Thank you very much'- SM turned tail+walked out...
Zero connection with anyone...
And followed by laughter...
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Had to double-check this unbelievable coincidence...'The Titanic sailed out of Southampton, England, on its maiden and only voyage on April 10th, 1912' = 110years ago...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 9, 2022
The extra 10 years almost = Coalition power (September 2013)...
The Ship of Fools (Plato) is on the way out...
My daughter's border collie, late last night, gave birth to 6 puppies...My daughter now has 9 dogs in her household...PLUS 2 young boys + hubby...PLUS me in a week's time...Is that a bit crowded??? pic.twitter.com/r5k2ahj0jV
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 9, 2022
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— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 9, 2022
listen closely to
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Today's reminiscing...a little different...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 9, 2022
At times, I like to experiment with my photos...creating layers of reality...
This one = my favourite place in Dromana - by the sea with a view of Arthurs Seat + a humble garden wall by my carport + an April flower...
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Wowee....Another 3 attempts result...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 9, 2022
I'm on a roll...
WordHurdle 163 3/6 #wordhurdle #peace
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Yeah...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 9, 2022
Wordle 295 3/6
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Woohooo...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 9, 2022
Haven't had this result in quite awhile...
WordHurdle 162 2/6 #wordhurdle #peace
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So looking forward to open countryside soon...This looks so lovely...Enjoy!
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 9, 2022
Morning colours greet me on my first day of retirement...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 8, 2022
π·Dromana Hills pic.twitter.com/Xwc12EeK2T
Thank you so much...Just one more week of packing for moving...Then I may be able to relax a little...Nearly there...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 9, 2022
Not a bad result for this one either...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 8, 2022
WordHurdle 161 4/6 #wordhurdle #peace
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First day of retirement and I have a 3 attempts result...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 8, 2022
Yeah...
Wordle 294 3/6
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HONORABLE MENTION! My alarm has been officially turned off on this auspicious day. Hopefully, it will never be turned on again. Retirement starts tomorrow with another round of packing boxes. But no alarm...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 8, 2022
PASSING THOUGHT: My teaching doors closed today. It was Athletics Carnival on final day of Term 1. My job was to hand ribbons to place getters. Many precious moments; many told of favourite lessons.
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 8, 2022
But the best came at day's end. 7 students asked me to tell them one more story.
Forgot to use one letter earlier...Grrrr...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 8, 2022
WordHurdle 160 5/6 #wordhurdle #peace
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I could have done better, but once again changed my mind...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 8, 2022
Wordle 293 5/6
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Yeah....3 attempts...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 7, 2022
WordHurdle 158 3/6 #wordhurdle #peace
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A 4 attempts is back...whew...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 6, 2022
WordHurdle 157 4/6 #wordhurdle #peace
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Still on 5 attempts now...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 6, 2022
Wordle 292 5/6
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Really didn't think I would solve this one...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 6, 2022
I made a mess of it...
WordHurdle 156 6/6 #wordhurdle #peace
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I seem to be on a 5 attempts result now...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 5, 2022
WordHurdle 155 5/6 #wordhurdle #peace
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Hmmmm...At least I scraped in...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 5, 2022
Wordle 291 5/6
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So adore these quirky moments from the 'suburban front lines' as Anna calls them...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 5, 2022
Great for kicking a smile into the day... https://t.co/KXfQdlXBUY
moody afternoon skies
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 5, 2022
emotions patched
in blues and greys#haiku
Improvement! Yeah!!!!
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 5, 2022
WordHurdle 154 3/6 #wordhurdle #peace
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PASSING THOUGHT: Just home from my last appointment with my doctor this morning...Flu injection done...Paperwork for new doctor in hand...6 months of scripts to take to Chemist Warehouse...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 5, 2022
Doc was thrilled with my gift...
I was there for half an hour
and he charged nothingπ...
My dentist yesterday was chatting before she started and asked how my partner was. I burst into tears. She touched my shoulder and informed me that she's actually a trained counsellor. Plus, she's been through this too. So cool that my dental care came with bonus counselling π
— Sandy Horne (@SandyHorne61) April 5, 2022
My GP on the Mornington Peninsula has been my unexpected support through my tragedies over the last few years...I couldn't ask for better...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 5, 2022
Hmmmm...Think I could have scored this one earlier...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 4, 2022
WordHurdle 153 5/6 #wordhurdle #peace
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Back to 4 attempts...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 4, 2022
I'm not going to complain after a series of worse results...
Wordle 290 4/6
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tin roof
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 4, 2022
hail consumes
the dance floor#haiku
Today's reminiscing...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 4, 2022
Still on a water kick...
Love the spill of water over a rocky coast...
There is a bridal aura about it...
π·April, 2019 - View from the cliff at Flinders... pic.twitter.com/E0f71T6OxR
For once, I am glad to see 4 attempts...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 4, 2022
My last few results have been terrible...
WordHurdle 152 4/6 #wordhurdle #peace
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I know the feeling too well...I'm far from 'cashed up' (very worried about my next life phase money-wise), BUT I gave all I had to 2 partners. Both gambled. One couldn't work because of cancer. I gave the latter all I had PLUS stole from my accounts+sucked me dry. Just moving on.
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 3, 2022
Stayed with cancer-ridden partner right to the end. His children cut him off...Suspected a great deal, but he denied wrongdoing...He was dying alone, so I stayed. My conscious couldn't leave him alone. Found many lies of who he really was when I met his children at his funeral...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 4, 2022
I feel that there's no point in continuing to drown in my 'heartache' stories...Solves nothing...I refuse to be bitter+take my pain out on others...Even struggling to accept (without guilt) my daughter's temporary assistance...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 4, 2022
I guess I'm proud+used to fighting my own battles...
Then, to filter the guilt, you plan on doubling efforts the next day...or plan to spread the extra workload over the week...(sometimes it works)...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 3, 2022
Guilty as charged...
At what point does productivity become toxic?
— E. C. Huddleston (@echuddleston) April 3, 2022
And also when said productivity really answers someone else's demands and does not satisfy your own sense of feeling productive...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 3, 2022
Yes!...And sometimes it can be painful...At times, we feel so helpless that we cannot divert or change the truth we feel...It just will unfold...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 3, 2022
I really am getting worse...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 3, 2022
Must be all this packing getting to me...
WordHurdle 151 6/6 #wordhurdle #peace
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Still not quite up to speed...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 3, 2022
Wordle 289 5/6
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Still not a great result...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 3, 2022
WordHurdle 150 5/6 #wordhurdle #peace
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Yes+no...Love classical except most opera...Love some heavy metal but not headbanging music...Love most jazz but not experimental...Not keen on country unless it's more folksy...Love reggae+celtic...Love trying music from other countries...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 3, 2022
My mood+time of day call the shots...
Reminiscing for today...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 2, 2022
I love the action of water on or around rocks...
π·April, 2019...Flinders clifftop view pic.twitter.com/BVpqIcl853
PASSING THOUGHT: I'm not aging gracefully. In fact, while my body automatically takes the age highway, my mind panics, constantly seeks youthful byways. I'm creating a 'to do' list...volunteer work (incl reading at my daughter's school), tai chi, photography,
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 2, 2022
painting+writing...
WHAT A GEM!
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 2, 2022
Now that is wisdom in the vernacular of the 21st century! https://t.co/4dW51QQGy9
The flight formation of these exquisite birds is a work of art...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 2, 2022
Stunning photo... https://t.co/yzksl5Q3Zg
Very slight improvement on this one...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 2, 2022
WordHurdle 149 5/6 #wordhurdle #peace
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Another bad one result...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 2, 2022
Now I'm starting to think 4 attempts is not so bad...
Wordle 288 6/6
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PASSING THOUGHT: Update on the packing saga...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 2, 2022
Some memories have been literally binned...
Other memories have been packed away and sealed with masking tape...
to be opened someday...
Maybe...
Tried another Wordle-type game...https://t.co/Sj9vhrREWj Daily Puzzle #91
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 1, 2022
Score: 86 3/6
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Game ID: 1795635 #wordplay
PASSING THOUGHT: Cannot believe I have 3 more teaching days ahead of me+then this teaching gig of mine is all over...Cannot believe just one week after that, I leave Victoria+on my way to the NSW Riverina...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 1, 2022
I'll miss my mountain by the sea...
A few bucket loads of tears ahead...
Thank goodness this result was not as shameful as Wordle's today...even if it was yet another 4 attempts...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 1, 2022
WordHurdle 147 4/6 #wordhurdle #peace
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Bombed right out today...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 1, 2022
Shame...
Wordle 287 X/6
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a forest
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 1, 2022
growing ideas
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Guess what...4 attempts again...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 1, 2022
WordHurdle 146 4/6 #wordhurdle #peace
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So bad...All over the place with this one...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) March 31, 2022
WordHurdle 145 6/6 #wordhurdle #peace
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My Wordle has improved...slightly...
— πΊπ¦π»Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) March 31, 2022
Wordle 286 3/6
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