Little Red!

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Lined up for a special ride in a surf rescue boat at Dromana beach last Australia Day 2011.
That is, most were lined up except one!
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Ruby Tuesday meme
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Little red rebel
Absorbed in his own journey
Wonder of the young
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Hosted by maryt/the teach @ Work of the Poet

Swinging

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A young one enjoying a ride at the Australia Day celebrations, Dromana, Mornington Peninsula
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Weekend Portrait #7
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Enjoying a ride
Locked in mechanical dance
Thrill of swinging free
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Weekend Portrait is hosted by Dindin MK

Celebration Walk

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ On Australia Day, it is becoming a tradition in my world for many people to walk between Dromana and Rosebud on Port Phillip Bay, Mornington Peninsula.
They begin at Dromana pier, walk a part of the coastal path and then walk by the roadside.
Here they are at the beginning of the walk near Dromana pier.
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Walk in the Street Challenge
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Celebration walk
Enjoying the fresh sea air
A time to just be
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Walk in the Street Challenge is hosted by Walk in New York

Spotty Character

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A colourful, spotty character on display behind a vintage car at the 2011 Australia Day celebrations, Dromana pier, Mornington Peninsula
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Colourful Fridays prompt ~ Spots and polka dots
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Spotty character
Large patriotic costume
Australia Day fun
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Colourful Fridays is hosted by Robyn (Sydney, Australia) @ Daisy Quilts

Sliding in Yellow

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A slide popular with young children at the Australia Day 2011 celebrations by Dromana pier, Mornington Peninsula
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Mellow Yellow Monday #110
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Happy coloured slide
Popular celebration
Freedom for the young
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Hosted by Drowsey Monkey

In a Child's World

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A child enjoys a moment with a goat in the midst of the busy celebrations last Australia Day, 2011 at the Dromana pier, Mornington Peninsula
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SOOC Sunday #120
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Child and animal
Joyful moment together
Precious connections
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Hosted by Jan @ murrieta365.com

Beside the Giant Tea Cup

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ In the background, a teapot and tea cup ride for young children at the Australia Day 2011 celebrations by the Dromana pier, Mornington Peninsula.
This was taken very early in the day, so the man and child shared balloons while they waited for the ride to open.
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Ruby Tuesday meme
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Giant tea cup ride
Spinning in the world of fun
Small world fantasy
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Hosted by maryt/the teach @ Work of the Poet

Perhaps Love...

Pic by Gemma Wiseman edited in Picnik ~ A performer at the Australia Day 2011 celebrations, Dromana, Mornington Peninsula
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Carry on Tuesday #91 ~ This week we feature a quote from the pianist Arthur Rubinstein:
Love life and life will love you back. Love people and they will love you back.
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Love life's multi-layered paintbox....................Love people's light and shadows
And life will love you in return....................And people will love you back
Perhaps in strange ways...............Perhaps grudgingly
Perhaps at strange times..............Perhaps thankfully
But it will happen.................Perhaps...
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Hosted by Keith's Ramblings

Beauty of Age

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ On Australia Day, 2011, many older women who helped with stalls dressed in colonial style white mob caps!
This photo was taken near Dromana pier, Mornington Peninsula
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Weekend in Black and White meme
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White lacy mob cap
Remember pioneer days
The beauty of age
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Hosted by Dragonstar

Red Shade

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A young character enjoying the Australia Day 2011 festivities at Dromana beach, Mornington Peninsula
The top two lines on his top read:
Free play
Universal...
I don't know what the rest says...
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Ruby Tuesday meme
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In the shade of red
Like a vibrant happy cap
Bright inner spirit
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Hosted by maryt/the teach @ Work of the Poet

A River of Stones #31 ~ Just Be

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A variety of age groups at Dromana on Australia Day 2011.
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A River of Stones #31 ~ Just Be
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Growing
Slipping and sliding and
Catapulting into
The spirit of your
Special moment
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A River of Stones #30 ~ By the Sea

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Children playing on Dromana beach, Mornington Peninsula
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A River of Stones #30 ~ By the Sea
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By the sea
Running along the water's edge
Building sand castles
Frittering away time
Meaningfully
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A River of Stones #26 ~ Flag

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ One of the many characters at the Australia Day celebrations today by Dromana pier, Mornington Peninsula
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A River of Stones #26
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I am not a flag waver
But I enjoy
Sampling
The spiritual display of
Others
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Vintage

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Today is Australia Day.
Apart from lots of music and children's activities at Dromana pier, Mornington Peninsula, many vintage cars were on parade.
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Black and White Wednesday prompt
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Vintage memories
Celebrate past and future
Australia Day fun
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Black and White Wednesday is hosted by Lisa

Transition

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A young happy face enjoying a ride at the celebration of Australia Day near Dromana pier on Port Phillip Bay, Mornington Peninsula.
This day seems to mark the close of school summer holidays for me.
I return to school tomorrow while our students return to school next Tuesday.
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Sensational Haiku Wednesday prompt ~ Transition
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Last festivities
Australia Day turning point
Changing of the guard

Return to school life
Like crossing territories
Lifestyle transition

Holiday spirit
Like a sad longing murmur
Birth of memories
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Hosted by Jenn

Australia's Kookaburra

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ What is Australia Day without one of Australia's famous icons, the kookaburra.
Here is a little one on my TV aerial in the Dromana Hills, Mornington Peninsula
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World Bird Wednesday #10
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Australia's icon
Feathered symbol of laughter
Drop of happiness
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World Bird Wednesday is hosted by Springman

Australia Day Blues ~ #2

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ On Australia Day, so many people get into wearing the flag in hat mode!
And the main colour is blue!
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ABC Wednesday Round 8 ~ B is for Blue
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Australia Day gear
It's good to parade the flag
The cap of freedom
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ABC Wednesday Challenge Round 8 is hosted by Mrs Nesbitt

Australia Day Blues ~ #1

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A touch of Australia Day blues at Dromana, Mornington Peninsula
These children are enjoying the company of young animals in a special enclosed area..
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Midweek Blues meme
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Australia Day blues
Intriguing wearing of flags
Celebrate our soul
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Hosted by Rebecca Haegele @ The Dusty Cellar

Lone Canoeist

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A lone canoeist on the waters of Port Phillip Bay at Dromana, Mornington Peninsula
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Watery Wednesday #124
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A peaceful moment
Eerie stillness in motion
Like a waiting breath
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Hosted by 2sweetnsaxy aka T. Bruce