tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74936658253847802472024-02-22T13:23:41.590+11:00aid and abetRelax & EnjoyAid and Abethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719045932324830112noreply@blogger.comBlogger674125truetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493665825384780247.post-20210205178225564022020-04-10T08:54:00.000+10:002020-04-10T08:54:31.259+10:00Corona virus has been a real paradigm shift here in the west of Melbourne. i feel the need to reflect and put down my thoughts and this place seems quiet.Aid and Abethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719045932324830112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493665825384780247.post-21958873221659864542018-09-12T06:07:00.002+10:002018-09-12T06:07:53.262+10:00Restartafter a small hiatus i have returned to this blog with the intention of posting daily as a minimum. #restart #blogAid and Abethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719045932324830112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493665825384780247.post-68325271137443832332018-02-25T05:43:00.000+11:002018-02-25T05:43:00.824+11:00Car?have the chance by chance to purchase a car at a bargain price. It would make things easier but i am not sure i would be better served driving than catching public transport. Being an electic car increases the smugness factor but still i am not totally convinced its in my best interest. i will ponder more til i have to make up my mind.Aid and Abethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719045932324830112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493665825384780247.post-48451809871905570432017-04-15T20:19:00.003+10:002017-04-15T20:19:41.883+10:001,000 words are not enough<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Miss you mateAid and Abethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719045932324830112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493665825384780247.post-51997803894798176532017-03-30T16:53:00.000+11:002017-03-30T16:53:00.710+11:00Anticipation is a sense to be savoured.Cant wait for what is to unfold , but am happy to live with anticipation where the reality usually exceeds the expectation, based on the no plan plan. all in good time.Aid and Abethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719045932324830112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493665825384780247.post-15942971221676374512017-03-18T20:01:00.001+11:002017-03-18T20:01:43.475+11:00turbulence is a sign of progressSeems all around me are having issues and i am the issue. Will try to remain as i am and let others sped up, slow down or maintain their pace while letting me know what a fucked up excuse i am for a person and lift my game.<br />
i will continue to tread lightly and am yet to share my thoughts on the impression i get of the advice givers. Not sure i will although i usually avert my eyes to train wrecks and such.Aid and Abethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719045932324830112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493665825384780247.post-33970318109930543102017-03-11T15:57:00.003+11:002017-03-11T15:57:45.038+11:00Playing the long game against the facless paper shufflersi have had chance of late to confront the unreasonable on what is nothing more than a bait and switch con trick, So i will be understated and try my level best to not react to the distraction of colour and movement but will let the dust settle then locate the target that will best suit my purpose and use their weakness against them. slowly slowly will be the way to go .Aid and Abethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719045932324830112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493665825384780247.post-79400180574970176172017-03-09T20:53:00.004+11:002017-03-09T20:53:50.173+11:00Barista or just a frotherdid a short coffee course and frothed milk til i got a groove , baby steps but am in a forward motion.Aid and Abethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719045932324830112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493665825384780247.post-38493948323246556232017-03-05T20:35:00.002+11:002017-03-05T20:35:57.081+11:00steady as she goesa bit of a tilt to the left and right has given me an emotional ride today. happy to have it behind me.<br />
slightly worse for wear but better off for the experience.<br />
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Aid and Abethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719045932324830112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493665825384780247.post-15167484547286060352017-03-05T00:07:00.001+11:002017-03-05T00:07:04.446+11:00one day at a timei understand the abstract nature of time and existence as an ever continuing series of now. given that i will will my now to be as real and aware of all that is. when i live in times past the mixture of joy and regret lead me to be true to the me i find as the veil lifts. like all good (art whatever you may believe that to be) i will be through and honestly question my deeds<br />
The is the moment that continues to grow to become a movement.<br />
tick bases touch boxes and work towards what i see as my future.<br />
A picture to represent the remainder of 1,000 words i want to share. i do have one in mind.<br />
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i love the feeling this place gives me.</div>
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Starting my 10th year as i have the last nine with an affirmation to embrace and enhance all that come within my orbit, Gone but as with Mum running out of ppl to have this conversation with. need to cast my net wider with time nothing stays as it is. i am optimistic what may unfold before me. i will try to be effortless in my efforts to do what i can to improve me and mine.Aid and Abethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719045932324830112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493665825384780247.post-68333710051669454832017-01-24T20:38:00.000+11:002017-01-24T20:38:13.974+11:00some things never changei am open to the idea that ppl can change the way they consider and treat others with hindsight and honest conversations'<br />
my older brother may be the exception to that rule. if i did facebook i would search for and post his name on My Brother Was/Is a Bully.Aid and Abethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719045932324830112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493665825384780247.post-64813437633837176232017-01-13T21:22:00.002+11:002017-01-13T21:22:37.157+11:00travelling back.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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love you Dad<br />
gone but not forgottenAid and Abethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719045932324830112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493665825384780247.post-55072686009256989562017-01-12T12:28:00.000+11:002017-01-12T12:28:06.218+11:001;000 wordsI have heard it said , a picture is worth a thousand words, well today I think the number has shrunk, this is based on my 2 attempts to insert an image into this particular post, enough to say, " I love you and miss you every day. Most called you Joe , I was privileged to call you Dad.Aid and Abethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719045932324830112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493665825384780247.post-65180985089585338462017-01-11T20:16:00.001+11:002017-01-11T20:16:03.466+11:00creature of habitalthough there is no past or future ,just now. I will continue to chronicle the series of events thoughts and deeds here. It has been a long and winding road, with more to lead not follow.Aid and Abethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719045932324830112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493665825384780247.post-70984960677387960322017-01-10T22:14:00.001+11:002017-01-10T22:14:57.497+11:002017 wowIts been a rollercoaster of a life this past 6 months , ppl dying left and right, i did think of you justlinda when Lenny joined the list of luminaries to die, luckily i have not attended a funeral recently i wish this to continue. will post more often now i am sorta sorted in some respects.Aid and Abethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719045932324830112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493665825384780247.post-5591343986897951292016-05-16T15:19:00.001+10:002016-05-16T15:19:08.817+10:00PainDislocated shoulder running up the arse of a car and sailing over the handlebars and hitting the road literally. Triggering events leading up to my current situation. Physio tommorow 3 weeks into 12 week rehab the pain continues unabated by time. Living in the moment is the upside Aid and Abethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719045932324830112noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493665825384780247.post-10356046406871876552016-05-15T17:48:00.001+10:002016-05-15T17:48:04.215+10:00Been a whileChaos is the state where Monkey was irrepressible . State achieved await Monkey Magic.Aid and Abethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719045932324830112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493665825384780247.post-12596302156818221882016-03-07T07:25:00.001+11:002016-03-07T07:25:52.591+11:00TimeLooks like Gloria's day out there. My bakery is finally reopening .Casalinga here I come.Aid and Abethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719045932324830112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493665825384780247.post-52634133322596605882016-02-09T21:35:00.002+11:002016-02-09T21:35:52.542+11:00FIGS straight from the tree to me.have picked a dozen or so big fat ripe figs of the tree between my neighbours and have put them in salads and grilled with maple syrup .. yum yum i love backyard fresh. roll on walnutsAid and Abethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719045932324830112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493665825384780247.post-59937952842238279602016-02-08T09:28:00.001+11:002016-02-08T09:28:35.936+11:00Don't think.Don't think my smile is all I am . Don't think my laughter means I have no sadness which lives within . Don't think my cold exterior doesn't give way to a warmth and love of all things joyous. Don't think just feel the depth of loss that has no boundary and gives me reason to laugh love and celebrate all that is joyous in the world . I share my loss to help me lessen the pain Aid and Abethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719045932324830112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493665825384780247.post-69899165104718580622016-02-07T08:45:00.002+11:002016-02-07T13:43:22.953+11:00Happy Anniversary in what seems like a moment and yet lasts a lifetime has come back to visit , i embrace all this moment is and look towards this moment returning to be paid the respect and given the time and space to feel at peace with all that this is.<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pC_yR0Y3xmE/TJkzK5SirXI/AAAAAAAAGXA/fnItDm4YQg0/s1600/IMG_0076_1-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pC_yR0Y3xmE/TJkzK5SirXI/AAAAAAAAGXA/fnItDm4YQg0/s640/IMG_0076_1-1.JPG" width="468" /></a><br />
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a home grown tommie but the subtle smokey taste of this beauty is brilliant.Aid and Abethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719045932324830112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493665825384780247.post-69691356150033572572016-01-27T19:26:00.002+11:002016-01-27T19:26:27.919+11:00School hols draw to a closeI spent the morning on the train .alighted with wallet and walked to gks place. a quick brew and fresh tomatoes on toast while the kids got out of bed clothes and finished off the bubbles of rice. Long walk with the dog some attempts and training then decided to let Heidi swim in the creek. Visit to Milkbar after walking a cpl more ovals i donated $5 towards frozen treats and musk sticks. Photo may followAid and Abethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719045932324830112noreply@blogger.com0