this week... boat people and the Rudd

Ahh boat people... political refugees or economic survivors from another land?

Is it really important what status we place upon these people? 

Whether political, economic or just down right fed up with their lot in war torn countries, these people deserve respect and consideration as human beings above all else!

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/08/2736464.htm?section=justin

Current australian government policy is to ship them of to neighbouring islands along with a call for Indonesia to tighten borders, as if it's Indonesias problem... It is not....

All is not doom and gloom...

Well I've spent the last few weeks getting the images of what became an ugly relationship out of my head. After 36 years I can now safely say what started as a wonderful thing turned into a nightmare. Thanks go to Ron Braskett and Gerry Gee!

I did say 'All is not doom and gloom...' didn't I...

I have just spent a wonderful weekend chilling out with my daughter, son in law and 2 grand kids in the country.

My ever wondrous daughter who never ceases to amaze me with her boundless energy and enthusiasm for life and love....

This is my oldest granddaughter... picture is a couple of years old and she would be most embarrassed if she knew I used this photo...hehe... and oh so beautiful

... the youngest is such a sweetie, an old soul returning...