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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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@Exoplanet Hey Exoplanet thank you for sharing the photos with me. It looked so serene and beautiful :). I love the pics of the water and the birdlife not to mention the adorable turtle :). So happy that you had a wonderful time. Love peaxxx

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Amazing photos @Exoplanet - can picture myself there too

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Wow @Exoplanet ... your photos are amazing! I particularly love the first one ... that of "My Campsite". Plus the turtle, and the last pic "Sparkles on the water". I love water ... so I appreciate all of them, and the waterbirds. Thanks so much for tagging me here and for sharing your lovely photography. I really admire people who can take stunning photos. I could take a photo of the same things, and my photos just wouldnt have the same impact. 💞😊

As much as travelling is wonderful, there really is .... no place like home. So says Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. 🌺

The many comforts of home are great to get back to, and then your travels can be thought about with great pleasure and fondness. Thank you.

Emelia 🌸

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I'm going to a funeral today. For a lady that was a next-door-neighbour when I was a kid. I saw her a year ago, if that, we both had an appointment in oncology the same day. I was there to say I didn't want the treatment, she was there because her treatment hadn't worked & they were sending her for more. Her struggle is over now.

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Hello @Exoplanet

I have landed again not sure for how long or how often.

Am here at present.

A very difficult day for you today.

A wonderful gesture on your part, being there for her and yourself.

Again you show such strength attending her funeral.

Life brings people together under such unusual circumstances.

I have not had time to read back over your latest adventures. I will endeavour to do so, Not sure when.

It takes me so long to navigate the forums these days.

I also take so long to reply and always write too much.

You are always with me, even when I am absent from here, as is the same for others who have shown such warmth and support towards me.

I know that you feel the same with your connections.

I don't know what to say, other than I love the fact that you are still heading out on trips with your beautiful fur family.

love Sophia 💚

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@Sophia1

Whenever you land, feel the ground beneath your feet
it is there
The day was a lot less difficult than I imagined
looking at the coffin was the hardest, so I'm glad I'm not going to have one
so glad I found out you don't have to have a funeral, nobody likes them

I would have preferred to remember her while sitting in a park or at a beach
If I were to have my way, for the few that may want to remember me
everyone would go camping in a nice spot overlooking water . . . & they'd bring their pets 🙂

Whatever you write is just enough, it's not too little nor too much ❤️
& it's very appreciated
It's so good to hear from you

The last spot that I camped at was one of the coolest places in my area
it was only a couple of hours away & yet, after stalking the weather sites I discovered it's at
least 5 degrees cooler - & it felt it
the cool breeze coming off the water through the day was wonderful
the birdlife was amazing & there was green grass {only around the edges of the water, the area
is still in drought} & quite a few roos.
Apparantly it's a long way up, though I didn't notice driving up any mountains
I was told that there was a higher UV rating due to it's altitude & I think I did get a touch too
much sun on my skin
I set up my camp reclined with pillows under the shade of a gum tree & all but fell asleep in
the beautiful breeze, but as the sun moved so did the shade & I was a little lazy about moving
my comfy set-up, as the breeze was cool & conteracted the warmth of the sun. I don't think I
got sunburn, just enough that my skin tingled even after the sun went down.

lots of love to you Sophia

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A beautiful response @Exoplanet

I find myself thinking yet again how poetically you write.

You have a lovely style of writing.

A storyteller.

Book?

The place you described sounds so calming and serene.

As for funerals, I have the same opinion as you.

Sending much love back to you

Sophia 💚

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Hello everyone 🙂 Just wondering if the sites working properly? I know there was a little glitch & I'm wondering if it's still a little glitchy?

@Sophia1 @Emelia8 @Zoe7 @Bunniekins @eth

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@Exoplanet Hey Exoplanet there are a few glitches my end but nothing too serious.

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Hey @Exoplanet Yes been a few glitches over the last couple of days but seems all good now. How are you Hon?

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