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      <image:title>Scratchings - How Time Flies! - In the absolute blink of my eye, our babies are all grown up and loving their independent life. Was it easy? Heck no! Was it full of adventure and excitement, sometimes good and sometimes bad? Oh yeah. But all the memories, growing pains (by all of us) and time learning who we essentially are was so worth the hard work, time and effort to raise our beautiful daughters. And I’m not afraid to admit my heart beats a little quicker when I think of their beautiful eyes and radiant smiles as they grow into themselves, discovering who they really are and want to be. Go my gorgeous girls. My heart is full because of you!</image:title>
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      <image:title>Scratchings - Just About In Pieces - Holding on tight</image:title>
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      <image:title>Scratchings - Left For Dead - Who inspires you?</image:title>
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      <image:title>Scratchings - Dark and Stormy Skies - Is there anything better than the moodiness of a darkening sky before the rain? It’s one of my absolute favourite times, when the skies shift from calm to angry, shutting out the sun as if they’ll never let it shine again. I get drawn to these skies, lured in by their wild changing moods as I wait to see what they’ll do next. It’s so exciting! I took this shot two days ago at six-thirty am when normally it would be a bright start to the day. It looks as though it should be dusk and we had eighteen millimeters of rain from these volatile clouds. So very needed!</image:title>
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    <lastmod>2020-09-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Scratchings - What’s Your Beverage? - Is it half empty … or half full?</image:title>
      <image:caption>It doesn’t really matter whether your favourite beverage is Lattè, Cappuccino, Chai, Hot Chocolate (with extra pink marshmallows) or any amazing tea you might find. What matters is how much is left. And it’s all in your perspective. Having said that, I’m the first to admit with my hand up high that I feel a little sad when my spiced chai Lattè is hovering at half mast, especially on that rainy day outside where you’ve wrapped your toasty little fingers around the mug, comforted by both the aroma and warmth the delicious drink is sharing with you. But regardless of how much remains, it’s about your approach. Do you enjoy it to the very last dribble, feeling delightfully satisfied OR discontinuing to savour your wonderful beverage all because half has already disappeared. So, is your mug half empty, or half full? I want mine to always be half full.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2020-09-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Scratchings - Beyond The Bounds - Is the gate really shut?</image:title>
      <image:caption>Is the chain linked through the gate, or swinging freely? When you see a closed gate, is it really? Are our life options limited by what we actually see or only by what we can dream? Thinking outside the gate dares us to think broader, bigger and with bravery. What stops your hand reaching towards the gate and opening it then? Is it the fear pain might bite you? Is it uncertainty? Is it that you’re comfortable where you are? And if we dare to push the gate ajar, what lies beyond that we can get excited about? Every opportunity in life is a gateway waiting to be pushed open, for us to see what waits on the other side. The beyond can hold excitement, promise, apprehension, adversary, even fear. But if we resist going beyond, we’ll never grow into our full purpose and destiny. Don’t miss your opportunity to reach beyond your bounds.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Scratchings - Who’s your Tribe? - How do they do it?</image:title>
      <image:caption>It’s the trifecta, the one that everyone wants to score … or do they? So how do you take the news when it’s delivered to you? You’re expecting triplets! What wonderful news! You can’t hide the shock on your face as your wooly feet begin to tremble and you realise you’re doing this incredible feat on your own. Or are you? That’s when you discover your tribe, the ones who back you all the way. Your personal cheer squad rallying around you as your time approaches, and stick by you when you’re sure they’ll scoot over the horizon to the hills and beyond. That’s my girls. Yes, I’m talking about my sheep, not me. One at a time was busy enough! To all the women taking on the incredible yet daunting challenge of being a mum, in whatever capacity. You are awe inspiring! And to all the friends who stick tighter than super glue when you go through your ups and downs. You are irreplaceable! So, thank you.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Scratchings - What’s In The Water? - What’s In The Water?</image:title>
      <image:caption>To me, it means a refreshing. It’s the full water tanks, refreshed paddocks and the freedom to indulge in a bath … or three! But even more than that, it’s the aroma it leaves behind. It’s that smell of rain when it’s on its way, when it’s in the air and I lift my nose to the sky, as if I can take it in better that way. And when it sheds its first drop … my absolute favourite is the smell of our eucy mulch as the rain re hydrates it. It’s punchy, pungent and oh so welcoming. So when it rains next, go outside, stand in it and breath in deep. There’s really nothing like it!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Scratchings - Butter wouldn’t Melt - Or would it …</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ever been taken in by that false sense of security, you know, the kind where adoring bliss comes before the tumultuous storm? When they’re so tiny, soft and full of licks and cuddles, you couldn’t imagine the monster lurking below the surface? Damn lucky they’re cute and damned lucky you love ‘em! They’re worth all the chewed clothes, cords and holes in the couch, surely … aren’t they? Always.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Scratchings - More is More - ‘You won’t ever regret being more, but you will regret not trying to be.’ Aiki Flinthart.</image:title>
      <image:caption>There are times when life feels easy, almost breezy. Things are going well and you feel like you could conquer the world. There are those moments where you sit comfortable, contented with all you have and who is around you. Life is good. But then there are times our circumstances are tougher than tough, and any breakthrough seems impossible. And just when you think you can’t dig any deeper into your resilience, you grab hold of life itself and cling hard. That’s when you choose to fight back, to make the absolute most of all you have with an attitude that won’t get brushed aside. That’s when you truly live. Thank you, Aiki. You are an inspiration!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Scratchings - Red Dog Rising - True instinct.</image:title>
      <image:caption>There’s nothing quite like that true gut instinct that tells you to be on the lookout. Like when a young working dog grows in its presence, displaying all the instinct of a well educated kelpie but with the exuberance of a teenager, unable to hold it all together. It takes maturity and training along with discipline and an eagerness to please before all the paw prints align and the young dog comes into her own. And then she’ll work alongside you, as one. Forever.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Scratchings - Friend or Foe? - What’s a wooden spoon to you?</image:title>
      <image:caption>Is it the one that helped you learn to stir that triple choc muffin mix with your Nanna when you were five, just so you could dance on the spot with glee as you licked the delicious spoon at the end with enough mixture coating it to make another muffin? Or was it the spoon that slept silently above the air conditioner, only rousing from its slumber at the mention of the naughty corner? Or was it when you spent the whole day cooking with your Nona, learning her family traditions and techniques just so you’d be ready with a repertoire for a family of your own some day? Or was it just because you liked the feel of a well worn wooden spoon in your hand as you swirled the sweet mixture of your cake in the bowl, watching it ooze from the spoon as you poured the batter into your favourite cake tin? And as you stood back and licked the spoon, you thought of your Mum long gone, her spoon in your hand. And you smiled.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2020-07-13</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Scratchings - Woolly Mouse in the House - Gotta love Perseverance!</image:title>
      <image:caption>These furry little critters are darned cute … from a distance I hear some of you say! They are tenacious, inquisitive, determined and down right persistent! This little fellow decided to join the team in the shearing shed after a wonderful smoko break filled with pastry crumbs, sandwich crusts and if he was really lucky, a morsel of Orange and Poppyseed cake.. And it makes me think I’d like to have all those qualities in such abundance too. Let’s have our cake AND eat it!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Scratchings - The Face only a mother could Love. - Just lucky …</image:title>
      <image:caption>They’re cute, funny, racy and drive their mother’s up the wall. We’re lambing at the moment and I have to laugh. These little ones come into the world all leggy and dependent. And within a week, they’re straying further from their mothers to explore the great open paddocks. Us humans are no different. It just happens a LOT faster with lambs. Our kids need us until they turn 10 … ish. Then their friends are the only thing that matters until they turn 19. We may get a look in every now and then, but I’ve worked out all we need to do is ALWAYS be there for them. We top up their love tank when it’s running low with quality time, advice or even just a hug. That’s all that matters. And then they become adults with the responsibilities of the world on their shoulders. And all the hugs, love top ups and advice you’ve offered over the last 20 years suddenly become important. Unconditional love … it’s sometimes the hardest thing to give, but it’s more important than anything else in the world. And they’ll love you for it!</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2020-07-13</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Scratchings - Curse those bells! - Ring that bell!</image:title>
      <image:caption>It started with the school bell to get to class. Then it was the alarm bell as a teenager to remember to wake up. Next it was the mobile phone dinging a message that needed urgent attention, like a text or an email that if you didn’t answer, the earth would self implode. And then the phone calls that heaven forbid, you’d choose to ignore. And finally, that bell that signified the end of the shearing run, or even better … the end of the day. Bells have ruled us in all kinds of ways for most of our lives. I love this one, reminding me to stop after a hard hays work, get showered, have a drink and eat tea, then put my feet up and RELAX. Now that’s a well earned feeling!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>These mince wraps are scrumptiously tasty and healthy, and super quick to make!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>These shearer’s moccasins are what many shearer’s wear every day while they shear. They are made from sheepskin and are wool lined, protecting the shearer’s feet during work. They grip the wooden floor (board) well and absorb sweat. Having said that, I have come across some shearer’s who prefer to work in bare feet!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This is where you’ll find out that ‘little bit extra’. You know, the secret page that contains a few sneak peaks and enticing paragraphs or photos to give you a snippet into the life of the characters I hope you’ll fall in love with as much as I have. Check below to find out more:</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Then Poppy quickly reminded herself why she was here, in a shearing shed in Tasmania. To gather back the confidence she’d lost, even if it did require a little lie . . . or three. Hooking the sheep’s front foot in behind his own, LJ watched Poppy stride towards the wool bins, fleece in hand. His heart skipped a beat, and for a moment, he allowed a flicker of hope to enter his mind. Could he dare to offer his love and loyalty to someone again? But his smile immediately fell away. No. He was better off alone. That way, no one would get hurt.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Charlotte kept her eyes only on Fraser, watching the slow bob of his Adam’s apple beneath his still-tanned-from-last-summer’s neck—the same one she used to snuggle into. Regret swamped her, and her heart skittered inside her chest. She hated this distance that had been forced between them, but it was necessary. If she didn’t hold tight, remembering why it had to remain that way while she was back, she just might crumble. Fraser ran a hand through his dark curls, his lips pressed tight as Charlotte stood looking more through him than at him, more alone and lost than he could remember ever noticing before. And she would never have owned up to it, that he knew for sure. But he knew her. Even now, there wasn’t much she could hide from him.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>He wove his way down the rough path he’d forged when he’d moved here, embracing the smell of the incoming tide that rolled in below with relentless form, ensuring no mercy was given to the rocks that held back the expansive cliff. The whitewash tumbled and tossed the incoming seaweed and a sandfly stung the gnarled skin on his arm as he stepped onto the clean sand, kicking his thongs to the side with a smooth flick. He slapped at the bug—not missing the fact it didn’t sting like it should have thanks to the scars he wore—keen to get down amongst the action now more than ever. This part of the beach was his own, a place where no one intruded to interrupt his solitude. She stood, fascinated, as he sat for a moment, the puzzled expression he’d carried with him the moment she’d thrust the coffee upon him still lingering on his face before he took a slow sip of his drink. He raised his eyebrows, the crinkle at the side of his eyes softening as he removed the cap, staring inside at the liquid as if it should have bitten him before he licked his lips. His mouth lifted with the gentlest of smiles.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ross stood behind the counter and forgot himself as he watched her cheeks beam, her dancing freckles messing with his heart. Flick’s brows lifted a little further as she caught sight of grey eyes, deep and focused, and she was all too aware her face reflected the shade of her strawberry hair. A neat, short haircut gave this six-foot-plus man—who was watching her with an intense stare—a structured, organised look, something so different to her.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A little about me … I’m a country girl at heart, having grown up around all things smelly, damp, dirty and awe inspiring. Animals have always been a huge part of my life, so when I changed career, it was obvious to me what I’d choose to work with. Sheep. But deep down, a little thought niggled. So … when a speaker said ‘If you want to write, go do it’, I scraped my jaw off the carpet and began to dream. Many self-help books later along with writing conferences, workshops and a couple of writing mentorship with Lisa Ireland and Pamela Cook, I practiced the craft. And I had a go. I love creating characters that become my best friends, and my worst enemies. I write the books I’d love to read. I hope you will too. PS: Tea and cake, or biscuits, or slice, or truffles, or salted caramel fudge (need I say more?) go wonderfully with a good book! Have I mentioned that already?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>For me, an unforgettable book is the make up of many aspects. It’s the characters who become your best friends; the ones you wish you knew for real or the ones you can relate to on so many levels it’s uncanny. And yes, there needs to be a great story line, one so striking you could almost feel yourself living their lives or doing life beside them. That’s where I want to take you, on a rural journey with all the highs and lows, with the outcomes so intrinsically wound you’ll feel the need to celebrate at the end of it. And wish for more. And there’s the romance entwined in it all that seems insurmountable to the very end, before you find relief for the characters you’ve fallen in love with. Forever.</image:caption>
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