Join me in Earth hour to save the planet

Hi everybody.... family & friends.

If there was anything in this world I would ever ask of you is to join with me to help save the planet for Earth hour 2008, 29 March.

It costs nothing... & all you have to do is click on the title
"Join me in Earth hour to save the planet" ABOVE

It takes about 5 seconds to do & the rest.......... will be made history.

Come on EVERYBODY..it doesnt matter where you live [9 people in Antartica have already joined!!] & a little bit will help the planet a long long way.

I treasure all of the people who I know ... & respect those more who join with me for this wonderful awareness cause.

Help save the planet!!

I thank you in advance for choosing life on Earth as a gift
xxx Tamara

Miss Wheeler 2008

Congratulations cousin Tessa [In Holland] for becoming Miss Wheeler for the 2008 Finals of the Rabobank Wielerronde !! You look great!

Next stage renovations

Hi all,

I know its been a while since i posted any before & after photos so here goes...
Hopefully this is a good example of where all Adams spare time goes :)
He has done a wonderful job & I am very proud of him.
Lounge room / Hallway upstairs
Before

After

















Rumpus room downstairs

Maddie enjoys playing with playdough

Thanks mum for making me play dough!

Our new puppy. 'ROSIE'

I have been wanting a new puppy for a long long time & finally Adam agreed to start looking. After emailing 5 possible dog owners we were pleased to recieve a reaction from our first preference.

Rosie come from the farm in Glenmorgan [5 hours west of Brisbane], & I was prepared to drive there & meet the puppies if need however the owner happended to be visiting Brisbane & brought her last 2 remaining puppies [from a litter of 8]. I drove over to meet both puppies & after a long 1 hour play [Gypsy came along with me & played witht eh puppies].. I finally made my choice. It was very hard as they were both perfect & it was sad to seperate the last 2. Leaving 1 puppy all to herself.

The mother of Rosie is a black Kelpie [same as Gypsy, but different colour] & the Father is a Koolie. Both breeds are a working dog & are extremely intelligent.

When looking for a puppy I wanted to make sure that I got a Kelpie X & the puppy MUST be from the land/farm. I wanted to smart dog who learns quick & has loads of energy to accompany me on my long walks each day. [Poor Gypsy is now retired & can only manage 2-3 short walks a week]:(

Rosie came self toilet trained [Im unsure how that happened] BUT its been a Godsend... She doesnt bark much [Perfect for me & just like Gypsy] On the first day I taught her how to sit & begun with the leash straight away, next day to come & by the 3rd day shake hands. Its amazing how quick puppies learn things when the time is devoted to them & their training.

I take Rosie for at least an hours walk each day & we stop & start to say hello to everyone on the way. We walk around the railway station & past the school kids & then down to the park & mix with other dogs & all the teenagers who stop & want to meet her.

Gypsy gets along with Rosie very well & I am pleased they have accepted each other.
As there is a huge age difference between them [Gypsy is 12 years & Rosie 3 months, I seperate them at night time & also give Gypsy a few hours during the day alone. Rosie has sooooooooooooooooo much energy that my poor Gypsy gets very tired very quickly & loses her patience if she wants to sleep & Rosie wants to bounce around & play.Here are a couple of Pics ...[ I have also included a picture of a Koolie so that you have an idea]. Enjoy & for those that are close.... i hope you come to meet her one day soon.

Adam has a new job

Adam has a new job with Air New Zealand, YEAH!!!

He started in Jan & is based at the International airport here in Brisbane. His position is very different to 'check in' & he is learning a wide range of exciting things.

His initial training gave him the opportunity to travel to Auckland, New Zealand for the first time. Working for an international company will allow Adam to travel back & forth to New Zealand for work purposes several times a year. He has been lucky to fly business class already [lucky bugger :)]

It took a little while for him to adust to the normality of working a full long shift [As apposed to the split shifts & shift work at Qantas & the constant roster changes & different start times on each day]. Now he enjoyes long days & his sleeping patten is much better.

I enjoy his 6 days on & 3 days off roster as we get to spend allot more quality time together & 3 days is a good number to wind down & relax.

Congratulations from me to Adam, its a wonderful step to hopefully a opportunity for career growth.


xxx