I am currently in the Mildura library checking the net for the first time in 4 days! Couldn't find an internet cafe anywhere.
I have a really funny story and photo that involves the words COLON IRRAGATION. Scary eh! I was going to put it up but there is no card reader on the compyter here to download the photo and it just wouldn't be the same!
Have caught up with a few old work mates which has been great. Also had lots of those memory flooding back moments from the school holidays spent staying with my cousins who lived here. The weather has been great - warm and balmy. I used to think Mildura was just hotter when I lived in Swan Hill but that extra 5 hours towards the tropics makes such a difference now that I live in Ballarat!
Stay tuned, I will be back to my own computer tomorrow night!

Photography Snob

Today I met a self confessed photography snob. He refuses to use digital technology as he states it is not real photography and anyone using it is fooling themselves if they think they are photographers! It reminded me of the many eltists I have met who would be horrified if they were thought of that way. People who will only listen to alternative music could be seen in the same light as those who will only listen to classical or even only rap, pop, country or jazz. Its more than just the selective listening, its also the put down of everything they don't listen to.
When I listened to this guy rave about how technology had destroyed his photography business and ruined the profession. How he refused to even learn computing because of what he perceived as the enemy of all that he loved.
So I got to thinking, if Renior or Rembrant lived today... Would they use digital technology, would they be photographers instead of painters?

Sunny Mildura

Well I am off for a week to Mildura. Today the tepreture in Ballarat was 6C while Mildura was 21C!
They needed someone to backfill while my two collegues are both away, and of course I am happy to visit the sunshine.
I will be travelling to Swan Hill with the rest of the family to celebrate Mark's baptism Sunday night. (Very proud Mum here!) There was meant to be a photo of Mark here but took too long to load so use your imagination!
Then I will travel by bus and arrive in Mildura at midnight. I hope to catch up with some old friends I once worked with and spend some time reading and possibly writing if the muse arrives. I have started a couple of pieces recently but can't get things finished off. I hope to get some internet access, although not at work. The trouble with working for the government is that everything is just so secure, no web access from our intranet!
If I don't get to log on I will catch up in a week or so!

Greek Yoghurt Chicken Mmmmmm!

A friend cooked tea for me the other night and I made this one my own!
So quick and easy, but very tasty.

Chicken breast or tenderloins
Greek style yoghurt
Bread crumbs (I used rice or corn crumbs for the gluten intolerant in the house)
Grated tasty cheese
Parsley

Simply dip chicken in yogurt.
Mix all other ingedients (salt and other herbs to taste)
Roll chicken in crumb mixture and bake for 20 to 30 minutes (less if using smaller chicken strips)
The yoghurt gives a tangy taste - almost lemon. Which reminds me - is also great with fish!
I served with sweet potatoe chips fried in light olive oil.
Cook it yourself - or let me know when you will be visiting and I will have it ready!

Bye Bye Baby

Well, its time to say goodbye to my great big baby! Yes I have sold my horse. She will go to a very good home in a lovely sub tropic climate. We are just waiting now for the transport to be arranged. As you can see, she is not exactly a pony, which is why I have decided to sell. You see, as embarrising as it is, I can no longer get on without climbing up on the trailer to clambour on.
So I will now be looking around for a smaller horse, something everyone in the family can ride.
My big baby has been great fun, and I know she will enjoy her new life with an owner who will have as much fun with her as I have.