An update on our Rock and Roll Room

We have been very busy updating our" Rock and  Roll ' room

2 walls are bright red, and 2 walls apple green

Marilyn and Audrey are a must !

We have many of Elvis of course, and the 60's cars

 We had to put some vinyl on our " Happy Days ' table and the bench seats our son Jody found, are very old

Pity about the floor, but we couldn't afford to change that too

 Do you like our flag ? --  See, Australians are just as patriotic as other Countries
My husband was given this large Flag when he sang on a Political Day
That's why it has pride of place

 The Entrance Mat

and  78 old records that my hubby sort of melted down to hold our jaffa,s  and fantail lollies

chips, and popcorn

 

An Aussie Rock Singer from the 60's John English 

We went to see him last year and he even sings better ( even though he's 64 )

 And My Man   " Mr Neil Diamond " What a Legend

Notice how he's personally signed this for me

Although back in the 60's I loved Elvis and Pat Boon

This Drum Kit is from the 40's  --  the war years

I love the hand painted dancing girl on the front
I know this is not from the 60's, but music is ageless !

Keeping the Trees Warm in Melbourne ( Australia of course )

I recently spent 3 great days with my family in Melbourne

I had a very busy Birthday ! 

After shopping, and more shopping, we went to this great Mall for lunch, surrounded by 

great Multi Culture shops, Multi Culture people and delicious food

A great 3 piece Romanian Band of girls were singing, and dancing 

A very old man was dancing with his eyes closed, feeling the music

He knew all the moves

Then l noticed the trees ,how wonderful,

They had knitted, and crocheted woolen( ,l think you would call them jackets )

wrapped around them. It's winter time in Australia, and they love the trees

 Enjoying our meat and vege wraps

Is that the reason, to respect and keep them warm ?

The following morning we went to the large Victorian Market, on double laned highways were more happy, warm trees 

l shall have to find out more about this ----   I thought it was just great

International Tree Day ---31st of July

Who Loves Trees ?     I do 

Who has Hugged a Tree ?     I have

I know its not " International Tree Day "  yet -- but I thought I would make a start

A Tree Story a Freind Sent Me 

We all Need a Tree !

I hired a plumber to help me restore an old farmhouse, and after he had finished a rough first day on the job----

a flat tyre made him lose an hour of work, his electric drill quit and his ancient one ton truck 

refused to start

While I drove him home, he sat in stoney silence On arriving, he invited me in to meet his family

As we walked towards the front door, he paused briefly at a small tree, touching the tips of the branches

with both hands

When opening the door he underwent an amazing transformation His face was wreathed in smiles and

he hugged his 2 small children and gave his wife a kiss

Afterwards he walked me to the car We passed the tree and my curiosity got the better of me. I asked him about what I had seen him do earlier

" Oh thats my trouble tree," he replied " I know I can't help having troubles on th job, but one things for sure,

those troubles don't belongi in the house with my wife and children. So I just hang them up on the tree every night when i come home and ask God to take care of them. Then in the morning I pick them up again.

"Funny thing is ' he smiled "when I come out in the morning to pick them up, there aren't nearly as many troubles as I remember hanging up the night before. "

Life may not be a party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance

We all Need a Tree !

Musketeer Ears

I Iove poking around in Antique shops and often bring home some special treasure

This time I found 2  TREASURES  

A very old large magazine in black and white with some great photos that I will feature

in my next blog (story )

Then I spotted these genuine, original Mickey Mouse " Musketeer Ears"  ( hat, from the 50,s, I think ?  " )
At least I was told that, I better do some research  I think ?

I knew my grandson Jai would love them as he collects old toys

It even squeaks when you press the brim

I wish they had reruns of  " The Mickey Mouse Club " one of the 1st shows I ever watched on television 

Grace Kelly ( Princes of Monaco )

I think the pictures tell the story

 The beautiful Bride Grace with her Prince, Prince Rainier 111

 The photos are from an old magazine I found in an antique shop, I shall do another blog of her when she was a Movie Star ,before she became a Princess. --   Grace,, I wonder what she looked like as a child, a classic beauty, her name suits her so well

Favourite Photos

I did start a ' favorite photos series "

But I've been a bit carried away with blogs, or stories, as I liked to call them  and forgot

I just love these photo's  below of   simply hands!!

I have 2 photos actually

Mummys hands, Kara (Anastasia )  and her baby ZsaZsa  at 7 months

My granddaughter and great granddaughter

This photo is unique, how many people have 5 generations in their family

Baby ZsaZsa's hands, with her Great Great Grandmother Thelma, ( Grannan )

Hands tell a story

'MONROES PLACE CAFE' Healesville, Victoria, Australia

My hubby at I were spending 3 days in lovely Healesville

Strolling the streets looking for somewhere to have breakfast ( as we didn't want mcdonalds, or a bakerery breakfast, we wanted a real breakfast )

The cafe didn't really stand out from the road, we just happened to pass it and read " Monroes Place Cafe "

We went in and it was the " wow ' factor like going back 50 years

 There were photos I had never seen before. This cafe had a bright and happy atmosphere, the breakfast was fresh, and hot, as was the coffee,the owner  was singing and the staff were great, and it wasn't expensive    What more could you want !!!

Hubby enjoying his  REAL BREAKFAST, no synthetic fast food This plate was large, and Vince had already eaten his toast when I took this photo

This breakfast reminded me of my father, as he loved his cooked breakfast

Autumn trees and roses

My small grandchilden              ,I don't like to put them (the leaves not the children ) in the compost heap until they have had a lot of fun with them

I'm dressed the colour of an Autumn Tree -- I just love the colour orange

The Gallery Cafe in our Town

my Maple tree

Autumn roses  ( my sons roses )

Trivia --- A present from our youngest son many moons ago A POEM

Kyle, our son gave us this poem when he was a young teenager
We all had a laugh and its hanging in the music room

ART -- Moooving Art -- Love those Cows

I have already made a blog about our arty cows.
There are over 100 cows in Shepparton and surrounding district ( in  Shepparton, Victoria,  Australia ,  that is )

These are some of our latest cows !

 Isn't she just gorgeous
A Pink Mermaid Cow 

 Guess where this cow Lives ? In front of the Police Station of course !

 
 

 Any one for Bacon and Eggs !

 The Scarecrow Cow, This one makes me laugh, and is in front of the Tourist Bureau

 I just call this one a Sunny Cow.     If you wish to see some of the other cows in this arty family, here's what you do
On the right hand of my blog,you will notice boxes with pictures, marked cooking, gardening,cars etc. The one marked art, has all my art blogs in them, including the cows of course  They always make me feel HAPPY even on a dull day !

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