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Reporter: Julie Longden
What is the Aura-Soma colour-care system ?  The Aura-Soma system empowers us to take responsibility for our own wellbeing. It is a non-intrusive self-selective approach to inner self-discovery using dual colour Equilibium bottles to explore our potential . The mirror of colour helps us to recognise the energetics of our being so that we can have more choice in our approach to life moment to moment . Our being attracts our life. The Aura-Soma system uses the little known language of Colour and the energies of the three kingdoms of Plant, Crystal and Light . This subtle vibration system can help us to have greater consciousness and understanding. These wonderful colours can help us to access our gifts , create greater awareness of our innate beauty and deepen the understanding that will fulfil our potential. If you feel drawn to the colour and would like to know more then come and see me .
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Reporter: Julie Longden  Last weekend saw Marg and Dave and Judy and Julie and Bruce hit the road and drive over to the Barossa Valley and meet up with Adelaide friends Annette and Fred Eske . Yes folks , it was our yearly RMH nurses get together - with The husbands being invited along too. ( In reality This was so the girls could relax and chatter and not have to worry about navigation and which wineries to visit ) It was a good ploy and a great time was had by all . Marg rose to the challenge of sourcing out our accommodation and a marvellous time was had staying at The Retro BnB - in true 70’s fashion Carole King was playing on the big Screen as we walked in and it didn’t take us long to get into the groove . Champagne bottle corks popped and we were off dancing and laughing and in the groove.
The boys were in their element - a pinball machine greeted them in the games room and it was on. Bruce and Dave battling it out to see who was the best player. The scores came rolling in 25,000, 38,000, 52,000 etc - you get the picture . Somehow in my youth - I had missed out playing the pinball machine - so the next evening - I thought I would check it out. So with my one $1.00 coin - and some instructions from Bruce - off I went to play . Oh No !!! You wouldn’t believe it - I scored 98,000 on my first go . What!! Were the cries from Dave and Bruce Disbelief on their faces - I had beaten them. This would never do - so the next evenings were spent trying to beat this score and finally one of them did ! However - in doing so -the pinball machine was fed so well with $1.00 coins that it stopped performing.😂😂😂😂  Sunday morning cook up
One final note before I finish my epistle We also saw the Silo Murals at Coonalpyn on our drive back from the Barossa and if anyone wants a mnemonic to remember this place - think of Coon cheese trudging up the Alp with a pin stuck in it - 😂😂😂😂 I will leave you with that picture Cheers Julie  Reporter: Tony Lawler ADELAIDE RIVER. We had a day trip up the Adelaide River south of Darwin and on the way to Kakadu. After lunch we called into Goat Island, the only freehold land on the Adelaide River. It is owned by an eccentric (well, “mad” would be more apt) older chap named “Kia”, who calls himself HRH King Kia of Goat Island. The place used to be a B and B but is now just a bar and the rest is junk – see the photos of the welcome and farewell signs, the swim fins for hire(to swim in the croc infested waters), and read the menu board for a laugh.  Below the balcony was a lazy croc we were throwing bits of left over BBQ meat to. On the balcony Kia’s little dog, Blondie, was barking at the croc. There were articles from the local Darwin paper showing Blondie nip the croc on the tail and chase it away. Kia asked if we would like to see Blondie chase the croc away and the group said they would. Kia suggested we all line up to take a photo which we did. See the video for what happened next. [Editor note: For the sake of those squeamish readers I have replaced with a video that does not demonstrate the folly of nipping a crocodile on the tail]. For those looking for the full details, just google Blondie and the Croc. Report: Alison O'Mara  Early July saw the O’Mara’s and friends complete the Silo Art Trail in Victoria’s Wimmera and Mallee regions. Staying a total of 4 nights between Warracknabeal and Lascelles, we explored local attractions including Lake Tyrell and nearby National Parks, as well as viewing the six amazing, huge silos from Rupanyup and northwards to the final one in remote Patchewollock. At each silo there is information about the artist, as well as the reasons why the particular locals were chosen to be painted. All of course have played significant roles within their communities. Each silo’s art is unique – but all are outstanding, not only in whom they depict, but also the techniques used and their challenges encountered in such large-scale portraiture. We found the official ‘Silo Art Trail’ website excellent, it will help you with your trip and assist with accommodation, as well as providing maps for travel. We loved the experience and would highly recommend it to all – it is also a great way to support these tiny rural towns and put them ‘back on the map’! Reporter: Amanda Webster Winemaking families of King Valley open their cellar doors for a celebration of the season – think open fires, warming winter reds, feasts of pizza, pasta and porchetta. There’s live music, markets of local produce and handmade goods and long walks to be taken in the crisp, cool air. Amanda and Doug arranged for a good representation from the footy group. Here are some of the memorable moments. Booking are open for the 2019 event .
Reporter: Norm Glenn Recently had the pleasure of helping a horse work through its extreme anxiety about loading onto a horse float. Just at the sight of the float, it run around in a frenzy. This behaviour had been occurring for several years. But now, after 30 mins of training the horse got through its fear and learned to relax, happy to load up stress free. At the end of a long lead rope with “the lazy horseman” enjoying the suns://www And then below, at the click of fingers, look closely for the ‘Lazy Horseman’ in the background…  A tougher request to move away from paddock mates and load up…. To watch the 1 minute video click this link h Reporter: Doug Oldfield A mid-year break was needed. Amanda deserved some time off between jobs so Doug took her to the Red Centre. Ayers Rock/Uluru was the first stop with dawn viewings, walking the rock base, sunset viewing, Field of Light and of course Kata Tjuta/The Olgas all kept us busy and enthralled.  A Nissan X-Trail was the vehicle of choice as we headed north-east to Kings Canyon. Doug like a mountain lion clambered the Rim Walk in record time and Amanda walked the Kings Creek walk enjoying the spectacular views.  The drive to The Alice was a bit rough with vast kilometres of gravel road but the colours of the red centre were on display. Hermannsburg for a short stop where we learned of the Lutheran missionaries and the hard life they lead in the early days. Finally to Alice Springs where we took in all the sights and the history of the region. Our Red Centre is truly a special place, quite spiritual and very peaceful. It is a definite must for those who’ve not been yet.  Reporter: Mel Werner Some of you may have seen the movie 'Mouse Hunt', well if you haven't don't worry my following story can paint somewhat of a picture of the comedy. Firstly meet Rose, the little lost soul that joined the family a few months ago. Her leg is all better now and she is in full 'mouser' training.  2200hrs on Tuesday evening, in the process of planning to get off the couch and head to bed, when the telling 'SNAP' in the kitchen indicates my mouse trap has just done its job! So on the way to bed I detour via the trap to empty my prize, boring story you say, well don't judge me yet, read on ... As I reach the mouse trap I am ambushed by the cat, aka Rose ... where by a tug of war match begins ... discovering the cat has staffy like lock jaw I give in and watch Rose disappear with the meal that, hang on I just caught for her! Not wanting to witness the following events I hang out in the kitchen for a while, waiting for enough cat eating mouse time to elapse before heading to bed ... to find mouse placed neatly in my bedroom prepared for me to dispose of!! Oh well it gets better ... In continuation of the previous evenings mouse saga, the following mornings antics....  So I found myself in the sad situation of stumbling across a poor little mouse that had got stuck in the trap but only by his foot so was still very much alive. I don't deal very well with the live ones, I am more supportive of a clean kill and not good at dealing with the squirming ones ... so that's where I employ my number one mouser in training aka Rose ... so out Rose and I go to the courtyard with the trap and mouse. The following unfortunate series of events unfolded ... Rose a bit distracted outside and on the look out for the dog that chases her was not quite on her game ... fair to say perhaps I wasn't either when I let the mouse go a little bit early before I had Roses attention ... so off scoots the mouse then just like the switch flicked on ... off scoots the cat ... great you say .. well perhaps if that direction had not of been towards my foot and up the open hole at the bottom of my jeans ... the dancing, jumping, squealing strip show that followed, well I will leave that up to your imagination ... needless to say I am not 100% sure where the mouse cat or my sanity ended up .. one can hope that is the last of my mouse hunt experiences for a while!!
 We enjoyed a picnic by the river at Sheepyard Flat. The following day saw our inner campers come out .. we visited Granny's Flat, lit a fire and cooked up some lunch .. ok .. so it was a little of a charcoaled mess, we definitely decided our primitive cooking skills needed some perfecting but spending the afternoon laying by the cool of the river we soon forgot about our less than ideal lunch experience.   he last full day saw a trip to Craig's Hut and Bindaree falls. After many attempts to try to talk me into a walk to Craig's Hut, Mum unfortunately was forced to endure the 4WD track up there .. well actually apparently it is not that bad, I think the word 'fun' was used at one point ... don't tell her that is somewhat of a beginners track For any of you who have not been up to Craig's Hut the beauty of the place really cannot be described in a photograph. That was my 4th trip up there and I am already planning my 5th, maybe on horseback next time! It really was a fantastic week, full of laughs, beautiful scenery and of course most importantly mother daughter bonding time ... perhaps too much, have you seen where Mum and I lay on the footy ladder, who's bad luck rubbed off on who!!
We were blessed with sensational weather for the Easter at Sandy Point.
 Days were capped off with the world's troubles solved around the chiminea, lots of laughs over the games and, of course, the grand pizza show.
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