Kate from Sydney (Ku-ring-gai)

Hey Kate, totally without planning this, I have adopted a "rescue dog", a smallish creature of uncertain heritage who had been badly abused in his early months and has issues (he is an uncontrollable pee-er - excitement triggers this unfortunate trait), so is considered unadoptable. The first description I received of him said he was 1 year, 4 months, and yellow lab/shepherd - just like Sandy. The reality I met Monday night was 8-9 months old, black and white and considerably smaller than a lab/shepherd, but awfully alert, affectionate, and great with the other dogs in the shelter. So my home is now tastefully decorated in blue plastic tarps and washable blankets and baby gates and dog crates. But we walk a lot (he's high energy) and he is sweet and appreciative of my efforts, so I guess it was a good thing meant to be! I'll get his picture on my site soon so you can chuckle! And he is a distraction - the house was so big and empty after Sandy's death - and he is terribly needy.

just hopping in to wish you a very Happy Easter and a season full of joy!

Thanks for the friendly emails,June.If you need more info on the Eureka notation,from the horse's mouth,so to speak,look up the archive for 23 rd. Nov.2008 (Tough),where Dave from Minnesota explains one of his proofs,term by term.Regards,Alfred.

Hi Kate, I have a beautiful photo of you and Leia taken by one of my girls at June's. Send me a PM if you would like me to send you a copy...

Kate, just wanted to say that, no matter what Heidi said, I understand about Schulz. Our Schulz was named Simon. He wandered into our yard, put his paws up on me and wagged his tail and asked if he could stay. He was our "dog of a lifetime." He left us 9 years later, way too soon, and we still miss him terribly. We will get another dog some day, too, just not yet.

Simon died about a year and a half ago. He was the most devoted and well behaved dog I've ever known. He was such a joy. There are pictures of him in my Flickr photostream, easiest to find under the Pet section. We've decided not to get another dog until we're through with our major traveling. We just felt so guilty leaving Simon for extended trips. It sure makes traveling easier, but the house feels kind of empty without a dog.

Hi Kate! Just read Keith's note to you, I had felt that way as well when Sandy died. I was devastated, even though I knew it was coming. But I'm glad that Jasper found me so quickly as it certainly gave me a purpose in my daily life, to prove that he was not an unadoptable fellow, that patience and firmness could straighten him out. He has become a good friend, still a bit wild, but showing steady progress. I am so glad I have a good "babysitter" - I just went to Washington state for 3 weeks to help out in a family issue and worried about leaving him as I'd only had him for 3 weeks, but all went well (there was a definite backsliding in his manners though!).

Kate, for the lovely birthday greeting. My birthday was made extra special hearing from so many friends

Thanks for the message Kate.Just got back today from China.We were extra lucky to view the total eclipse on a completely overcast day,when the clouds just seemed to clear at the right place and time, and then, after the eclipse,the clouds rolled back for the rest of the day.Also saw the Great Wall,Terra cotta Warriors,Shanghai,Beijing,etc. China is one big construction site!Hope to be posting again soon,Regards,Alfred.

Hi Kate, nice to hear from you again. By a strange coincidence, Anne and I were planning to do a visit to Temora - the is a show the weekend before our visit to Cowra and we have friends at Leeton which we would like to visit on our way.
Love what I have seen of your photos and ook forward to seeing the others.
I noticed your plea at the top of your page about the photos missing from your gallery - I'll have a little think and see if I can offer you some (useful) advice.

Kate, further to the above, if you select "Update Details", at the top, right of your page you will (or should) see access to your gallery and which button to push to Upload photos into your gallery. Try using that and see what happens.
Hint - try to reduce the photo sizes a bit before you upload them or you will end up with a very large photo and reduced quality.
Give it a go and come back to me if you have any troubles.

Hi again Kate.I have been sent some good eclipse photos,via email,from an astronomer on our tour.I tried to get them onto my page,but only got as far as "Upload Photos",after which there were no more instructions.Can you give some advice? Remember I am not very computer/internet literate.I was able to forward the email by email.Regards,Alfred.

How about finding a feather or dino egg? (It has been at least 15 years since we have studied dinosaurs......) I don't know how old "kiddo" is... It sounds like it could be a lot of fun. Lots of luck!

Kate, re the dino game, how about:

land on Ice Age - return to start

Kate,

Please check out yesterday’s (Wed the 26th) comments on pages 4 & 5.

In spite of some of the silliness, hopefully you can fine something useful.

Hi again Kate.June and Sharon were kind enough to display the eclipse photos on my page for me.You can have a look.See you, Alfred.

It's YOUR day today!! Have a good one!

Happy Birthday Kate - have a wonderful day doing just what you would like to do!
Will you be at the gathering at June's to meet Vici on 7/11? I hope to be able to fly down from Brissie. May see you there.

Happy Birthday Kate!
Hope you have a fabulous day! If you are able to, I would love to meet you when I am in Sydney on Nov. 7th (Sat) - June is having a BBQ at her place for Bean and me. Hope to see you there!

Have a wonderful birthday Kate, sending you birthday candles and happy times xx

Kate, have a very special day. Just think that it is 2 years since we first met you at Bronti. That time has gone very quickly.

Well Kate, I'm sure you realize I'm here to wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Enjoy your day, have fun and share some laughs and good times with family and friends. Cheers!

A very Kate!
Hope your special day is/was filled with fun surprises!

Happy birthday, Kate! Hope it is a lovely day and you are surrounded by people who love you.

Happy Birthday, Kate!
Enjoy your day!

Kate have a wonderful day with your family and friends.

, Kate! Have a terrific day!

Kate - hope your day's been happy and pray the year ahead is filled with unexpected blessings.

Hello Kate! - to you! I hope your special day will be filled with joy that will turn into "life-long" memories!

enjoy your special day, it's a nice fall day here - enjoyed a lunchtime walk = it's my 25th wedding date today - so I'll share a piece of cake with your - take care, Mary

Hello Kate, and I add my very best wishes for your special day to those accumulated!!! I hope you have a lovely day filled with a the joys you hope for. I seem to remember that it was your birthday when we were at Bronti, so this is a double anniversary!! Hopefully I will be seeing you and Leia on the 7th, and am looking forward to that also. Enjoy your day, and I will raise a glass to you tonight!!

Kate.
I hope you have a wonderful day.
I also hope we can connect when Vici and I are in Sydney. June is hosting a BBQ for us. Check here for details...
http://sudoku.com.au/QXN15-5-1991-0-Whats-On---News---Snippets-and.aspx

Kate, may I add birthday wishes from Anne and myself. We hope you are having a wonderful day. Love from us both.

Kate, a very to you. Unfortunately we are out of internet speed so I have no smilies of my own to give you.

Hope this day brings all you desire.

Hi Kate, I hope you had a great birthday today, best wishes and many happy returns ♥

Happy birthday Kate.Hope you get to celebrate in some special way.

Belated birthday Kate, hope you had a wongerful time with family, friends and laughter.

Hi Kate.For the Tough of Oct.27th.,I checked again and could only get to UP57 (24 cells unfilled).It may not be that important if my step 2 still works anyway.
Have a good time at June's BBQ.Unfortunately,Margaret and I can't make it this time.See you, Fred.

Sorry Kate.Must be old age.Just noticed b1=4,c1=5.

Kate - I wrote this on easy jigsaw then thought I'd put it on your page in case you don't get back to see it. It's in reference to the deserted beaches.
"that's because there are so many of them, and some in isolated areas. Not only that, the water is quite cold as we're on the south coast."
Cheers
Anne