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Exo's Exposé

Exo's Exposé

Looking for somewhere to hide in the Forum, no offense to anyone, I'm just kinda used to my own space - it feels safer to me. I often feel like I'm 'butting in' on other threads, I want to say something but it isn't 'in-line' with the current flow of conversation.

It rained here yesterday, dogs & cats weren't falling from the sky, but the grounds wet, there's puddles in my driveway & it's soooooooo sooooooo much cooler 😄 Guru Google even promises more!! After this weird wet stuff stopped dropping from above, I took the dogs for their walk, I do this almost every afternoon, but after a storm with close lightning strikes, my main purpose is to check the fence is still upright everywhere. I'm happy to announce it was all in tip-top shape 🙂 I noticed new puddle spots all the way around, I was sad that some trees had to be pushed over for the fence line, but the dip of their absence looks quite beautiful with a drop of moisture shimmering within. When I had completed the usual circuit I by-passed returning into the house-yard & wandered through to the dam. I think I may have been a little rain-drunk, I was hoping to see water in it, there wasn't any. I even went & stood in the very center of it's base, I think I was expecting to sink in mud - I didn't; but the cracks are gone . . . & they were huge. So if the Guru comes through with it's promise, there may yet be a puddle for my Staffy to play in 😉

I've decided to leave my camping trip to the beach for another week, rain wouldn't stop me - it rarely rains 24 hrs a day, but storms have - they often have devastingly strong winds that can break off & pick up reasonably heavy objects, that become dangerous ammunition. I've been emailing with the owners of this place, I'll still be in the off-peak season if I leave it another week - though I worry being so close to the Easter holiday, there's a more likely chance of more people. I keep telling myself I've just got to 'get over' that, that that would be all part of the experience - but I know I'm lying to myself. I picked this spot mainly because of the dog-friendly off-lead beach, but also because on the satelite view of Google maps I could see that there's no towns around it. It's one of the most isolated camping parks I've seen {that's within 5 hours of home, well - maybe just a little more}. It also admits it has old amenities, I saw negitive feedback about the place for those reasons - I think if you want to go to a resort . . . that's where you go - not to a place that describes itself as a rustic, old fashioned bush camping park 😉

Missing you Mazy Loads of love & support @Mazarita

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Your holiday adventures made me smile today @Exoplanet in so many different ways. There was the content smile for you that puppies and you were snuggled up tired but happy after your adventure. There were 'oh, that looks amazing' and wonderment smiles at your pictures. There was a smile that you can never quite tire out your staffy completely (my kelpie too). There was a giggle out loud at your glasses story and a nodding of my head that maybe it’s time for new ones.

Thank you for sharing this. It is really good for my mental health to read it 😊💜🤗

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@Exoplanet Oh Exoplanet those pics are gorgeous :D! It really does look a stunning place. Thank you for sharing them. Sorry to hear that your car needs to go in again. I hope it is just a dicky light bulb. Love the description on your glasses hehehe! Love greenpea

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love hearing of your adventures @Exoplanet and those pictures are so pretty. id love to be there too 💚

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hello @Exoplanet

Oh my goodness...

You have found a garden of Eden...

So beautiful.....in so many ways...

A magical place for you and your puppies..

I agree with Teej...much in your story to smile about..

puppies..

glasses..hilarious...scratched...tied on...can't see out of...

even the car...

do be careful with that though...do you have a regular mechanic that you can trust?

We have a beautiful river and native reserves opposite where we are building...they are my magical places to go to where I can allow my mind to travel wherever...a wonderful release from mind struggling....reviving...taking me back to when I was a little girl...I am discovering more and more of my little girl self which feels so very special...

Please keep on writing about your ideas and adventures...they are enlightening to read

🐾💚💛💜

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@Sophia1

I kinda have a regular mechanic, I go into the city & go to a Kmart one, I think perhaps they might be a little less likely to rip me off?

Oh to live near a river . . . to live near water! Problem with that is there's a lot more people 'cause everyone wants to live near water. I might be out-in-the-sticks, in a semi-arid area . . . . but there's a lot less people 🙂

Trying to convince myself to get up & get into that city today & at least make the appointment for the car . . . & get the ball rolling on some new glasses {It is embarrassing having to hand over the ones I have} . . . & do some shopping at Aldi's. When I went camping it was pay-day, I haven't done any shopping apart from smokes & we're running out of everything - even dog biscuits!!!

It's no surprise to me, but I think I have a bit of a 'reaction' after daring to drive 5 hours away from my home - & sleep in someone elses paddock! There's the obvious one, the poor ol' body starts shouting "Your too old for that stuff" & then there's the not so obvious ones - my routine is shattered, I can't think straight & my solo boredom is sort of highlighted. I'm a bit tired of facing everything alone. I know I have my friends here, but they're trapped in cyber-space, we can't actually 'touch' in any way shape or form. Irl I am always alone.

Mazy @Mazarita @eth @Bunniekins @outlander @Bunniekins @CheerBear @Zoe7

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@Exoplanet Hey Exoplanet I know what you mean re 'friends trapped in cyber space' it won't always be that way though :). Nothing stays the same forever. You and I for the matter have to get ourselves out there .... baby steps .... baby steps and you are :). I think you should be super pea proud of yourself the way your take your puppies off for your adventures it is wonderful. The rimms of my glasses are fading off in patches I have thought about buying new ones but honestly there is nothing wrong with these so I am like so what I look like an eccentric older lady so be it. :pxxxx

ps: have a wonderful day I hope you are able to accomplish everything you have planned to do.

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Feeling alone in life is not a nice place to be @Exoplanet but I hope you find a little comfort from all your friends here

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I went to the city yesterday & made an appointment for the car & for glasses & the puppy cupboard is full again. I'll return next week & then those things will be done. I have to go into my little town today & get a birthday card for my eldest grandboy, I meant to get it yesterday but I get into the city & all I want to do is get out . . . & I forgot. I've lost touch with my grandkids because I had a falling out with my daughter, I got angry with her, first time in 20 years, & she's rejected me . . . it's devastating. I relied on her for Human contact, for love, & it's gone.

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@Exoplanet Hey Exoplanet just checking in on your as it has been a few days since you have posted and to be honest I miss your posts @Zoe7 is right you make everything sound interesting :). Hope you and your puppies are well. Love greenpeaxxx

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@Bunniekins

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