tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-209474182024-03-25T18:09:32.361+12:00Devonhouse RecollectionsA sampling of life at Devon House on beautiful Norfolk Island. Family and island events, personal reflections and discoveries, reminiscences of times past, and my personal creative journeys in the realms of crazy patchwork and textiles.Mary on Norfolk Islandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810107500404643788noreply@blogger.comBlogger512125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947418.post-74889667761392233822020-03-16T16:40:00.002+12:002020-03-16T16:40:22.256+12:00<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 22.0pt;">A HISTORICAL LOOK AT FOUNDATION DAY<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">A Foundation Day is generally
understood to mean a day in which people celebrate the settlement of the place
where they live. There was a time when January 26<sup>th</sup> was known as
Foundation Day because that is when Governor Phillip established the First
Settlement in Sydney Cove. West Australia has celebrated a Foundation Day since
1834 (now known as “West Australia Day”.). It was introduced as a way of
uniting the settlers of the area after it had been created as a colony five
years before.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">It is not absolutely certain
when Norfolk Island first celebrated Foundation Day. But we do know from “The
Norfolk Island Gazette” dated 4<sup>th</sup> March 1938, the people were being
encouraged to organise special celebrations to mark the 150<sup>th</sup>
anniversary of the founding of the first settlement in March 1788. It would
appear that the day was being promoted from the Administrator’s office, and
special notices were issued by Mr E.Stopp, the Official Secretary. The Gazette
notice reminded the Norfolk people that while they were accustomed to celebrate
June 8<sup>th</sup> as the beginning of their settlement on Norfolk Island, that
“it is fitting that we should remember the date on which Norfolk Island was
actually occupied as a British Settlement.”<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">The actual day, March 6. fell
on a Sunday that year. There was a special church service at All Saints’ Church
for all denominations. The offertory from this service was to be directed to a
fund for the building of a new hospital.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Around that time, the Church
of England had just come under the Diocese of Sydney. The Archbishop Dr Moull
arranged for a special commemorative service to be held at St Andrews Church in
Summer Hill in Sydney, and for his sermon to be broadcast on Radio 2CH, and
another special message from the Archbishop to be broadcast on 2BL a little
later in the day. Fancy the Norfolk celebration attracting such widespread
attention.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">The Gazette announced that on
Monday 7<sup>th</sup>, all government offices would be closed, because it would
be a Public Holiday. On the Monday a special Sports Day and Gymkhana was
planned to take place “at the Recreation Reserve” at Kingston. The arrangements
for this were in the hands of Mr H.R. LeClerc. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Events commenced at 1:15p.m.
after a picnic lunch. Various stalls were set up by the different churches and
other community groups. It was also advertised that there would be a Slippery
Dip, a Money Wheel, and a Poultry Wheel. It was announced that there would be
music “with an amplifier.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">The Sports Programme reveals
some fascinating events. It is funny how cars, which had only been on the
island for a few years, had their own events in the Gymkhana! There was a Car
Potato Race and a Car Balloon Race, Ladies Nail Driving, an Old Buffers Race, a
Cross-cut Saw Championship, and a Tug-of-War on horseback. Other events
included a Ladies Sword Race, a Married Ladies Race, Tent Pegging, a Gents
Rescue Race, a Honeymoon Race, and Log Chopping Championships. Chaff was
provided for the horses, and people were asked to keep their dogs at home, or
at least chained to their sulkies. Any entry fee money was to go to the
hospital fund after prizes were distributed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">In the evening, a Ball was
organised by the Ladies’ Hospital Guild. Believe it or not, the Ball did not
commence until 8:45 p.m. Perhaps no one had time to get their chores done and
get into their “gladrags” any earlier!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>All Returned Soldiers were requested to wear any medals and decorations.
Once again, the Ball was intended to raise funds for “A Modern Cottage Hospital.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">The Cottage Hospital did not
eventuate and continued in the Bishopscourt premises until the end of the War,
when the new Military Hospital was handed over to the Community. Foundation Day
remained a Public Holiday, but the strength of the celebrations varied. In the
late 70’s, Alice Buffett sought to revive a level of community celebrations on
the 6<sup>th</sup> March, which was also Alice’s birthday. Alice organised a
number of events for young and old, and many of today’s adults have happy
memories of those activities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">In 1988, the official celebrations
for the BiCentenary were on a large scale. At Kingston Pier, there was a
colourful re-enactment of the landing, followed by a big community picnic.</span><br />
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attempted to wear period costume. A large number of visitors from First
Fleeters groups were there to join in the celebrations. That evening there was
a big Ball in Rawson Hall.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">This set the pattern for the
modern day celebrations. The re-enactment now takes place from Emily Bay. The
local people are still conscious of the fact that it is more of a celebration
of British settlement on the island, but is not connected to the Pitcairners’
story. Nevertheless, they are happy to contribute to what has become an
important visitor experience, and to enjoy a “day off’ work while the warm
weather still allows for picnics and swimming.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">These pictures show the re-enactment/celebrations in
the 1988 Bicentenary<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
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<b>MORE GUAVAS</b></h2>
<span style="font-size: large;">Thought I would post again to try and establish a blogging routine.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This morning before Church, I had a call from Bindi. She said she had scones and cream for our morning tea after church, and could I manage a jar of guava jelly?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I told Bindi I thought I had one more jar from last year's batch. Then I decided that was a bit mean. Why not share the 'firstfruits" of 2020 with the congregation? So the first 3 jars have already been consumed and enjoyed!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the meantime, I thought you may enjoy this little needlework collage I did quite a while back, of our cherry guavas.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Actually this is one of my needlework pieces that I am planning to turn into a card. My friend Annie is helping me with that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My best guava bush is growing right by our front verandah. It got a good picking yesterday, but there are more ready to pick today.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">more guava jelly coming up! Sounds like a good activity to keep me busy while tomorrow's expected cyclone is trying to scare us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today is Cyclone Day. We were without power at our place for several hours. So I got busy processing all the juice I had on the gas stove. 13 large and several small jars of yummy guava jelly! A productive morning on a rather miserable day.</span><br />
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<br />Mary on Norfolk Islandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810107500404643788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947418.post-81085842157901166942020-03-13T21:56:00.000+12:002020-03-13T21:56:12.573+12:00GUAVA JELLY 2020 VINTAGE<h2>
<b>GUAVA JELLY 2020 VINTAGE</b></h2>
Hello, I am back. Later in the post I will tell you what has sent me back to my blog after all these years.<br />
But first, let me show off my first batch of guava (porpay) jelly for the 2020 season.<br />
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<span id="goog_858245296"></span><span id="goog_858245297"></span>I have made guava jelly on and off ever since I came to this island nearly 54 years ago....with varying degrees of success. Sometimes it was OK. But sometimes it took so long to cook that it ended up more like black toffee.<br />
The old island cooks told me the best jelly was light and clear.<br />
Two or three years ago my friend Connie gave me some hints for success. Connie made guava jelly for many years to sell.<br />
Ever since learning Connie's secrets, I have been doing well with it. Sometimes it comes to its setting point before I can set out the jars!<br />
I said this was my first batch for this year. However, one day last week I set a pot of guavas on to boil and went off to work on a sewing project. A couple of hours later, a smell of burnt fruit wafted down the hallway. That pot is still sitting out under the poinciana tree and I hope the sun and the rain will eventually do the trick getting rid of the burnt layer of guava pulp.<br />
Today's batch turned out beautifully. It set really quickly, and is clear as glass and a delicate pink colour. These jars will go on sale over at the Pitcairn Settlers' Village.<br />
Now to explain just briefly why I have decided to return to blogging.<br />
This week I have sent a few hours with Rob and Ollie Willis, who are working on an oral history project for the National Library in Canberra. In the lead up, Rob had contacted me by phone from his home in Forbes and said he had become aware of my Devonhouse Recollections blog. I told him about my political blog "Angels and Eagles". He asked if I minded if he recommended to the National Library that these be included in their extensive repository of files.<br />
The long and short of it is that the Library agreed, and thanked Rob very much for this suggestion. Up to this time they have had websites included in their Treasure Trove, but never before have they had blogs. Mine are the first!<br />
It was probably Facebook, with all its instant gratification, that originally distracted me from blogging.<br />
But I am back...I have so much to tell!Mary on Norfolk Islandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810107500404643788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947418.post-53907622177263777182017-12-01T10:28:00.000+11:002017-12-01T10:28:34.748+11:00THANKSGIVING 2017<br />
Thanksgiving is one of the best days in the Norfolk Island Calender. It comes at a beautiful time of year in the last days of Spring. After 120 years it has never become commercialized.It is a great family day, and Norfolk parents and grandparents are keen to instilling this special Norfolk Island tradition in the young generation.<br />
It is said that the first Thanksgiving Service took place in All Saints Church at Kingston, although some believe it may well have started in the Methodist (Uniting) Church.<br />
One thing is sure, the custom was borrowed from the American whalers and their wives, who were frequent visitors to the island at the time. Because it occurred in the late Spring rather than late Autumn as in the U.S., the Norfolk took on the nature of a Harvest Festival, because the corn is ripe and ready and vegetables and fruits are at their peak before the dry periods and humidity of the summer months.<br />
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While Thanksgiving Day is a relaxed day for most of us, there is a group of modest but faithful group of people for whom it is a culmination of weeks of hard work. They will have planted the corn and other crops so they will be have reached perfection just in time for Thanksgiving. They do not look for acknowledgment, but we are all grateful to see those green corn stalks decorating the church, adding to the atmosphere. The church this year was absolutely filled with reminders of God's rich provision, with an enormous variety of fruits and vegetables - potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, beetroot, oranges, passion fruit, and, of course, the plump corncobs!<br />
The service always follows a traditional pattern, and everyone enjoys singing the familiar hymns about the Harvest and thankfulness. We begin with the Doxology, sung rousingly, while the clergy process into the church. This year we have had a special visitor, Bishop Michael Stead, and his wife Felicity.<br />
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We had a number of delightful surprises during the service. The children were invited to the front, and Youthworker Jonno introduced us to our newest member, a froglike creature called Petal, who was learning a lesson about learning to trust God to provide for her needs. We understand Petal will soon be joined by a friend Basil.<br />
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Then four local ladies from the Quintal family - Gaye, Joy, Rosalie and Chelsea, came forward and gave us a really lovely rendition of "Oakleigh" written by our very own Gustav Quintal. Well done girls, this was a real highlight.<br />
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During the prayers, Albert Buffett delivered The Lords Prayer with a difference, speaking in Norfolk! We hope we can use that on other occasions, it was so special. Then Annette Stolz prayed a special prayer of thanks for our heritage, including the contribution of her own great-grandfather, Isaac Robinson, in helping establish the Thanksgiving tradition on Norfolk Island. The scripture reading was carried out by the visiting American Charge d'Affaires<br />
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The message was preached by Bishop Stead. We were reminded of the need to acknowledge the source of the good things we enjoy, and not to take them for granted. The Bishop said that we need to realize that God's gifts and generosity are not restricted to providing for our physical and material needs.<br />
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We should mention that the music was provided by a great team . We had Phil McDowell and Peter Randall on the organ, with the Nobbs brothers and Don's Uke band playing along with them. We all felt keenly the fact that Ken was not there this year, but his place was taken -with great skill and enthusiasm- by Ken's great nephew Arki.<br />
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At the conclusion of the service, the abundant produce was carried to the table outside, where both locals and visitors happily queued to make purchases.<br />
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We know that the other churches also had beautiful Thanksgiving celebrations, and that several people made the effort to attend more than one service. Many folk had family get together soon and picnics at lunchtime. The Church of England had a great potluck lunch out at the Parish Centre, where we enjoyed a real feast and good company.<br />
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All the forecasts had threatened rain for the day, but it turned out to be mild and sunny. Here on Norfolk Island we have so much to be thankful for!Mary on Norfolk Islandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810107500404643788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947418.post-7761283520612843342015-11-27T17:41:00.003+11:002015-11-27T17:41:31.586+11:00<div align="left">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last Saturday afternoon, in a reserve above Headstone,
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<span style="font-size: large;"> As the cover was removed, celebratory balloons were released out over
the sea, and there was much excitement and taking of photos. The gathering
included not only friends and local Rotarians, but a contingent of visiting
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<span style="font-size: large;">The photo below shows Ned “testing out” his seat for
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<span style="font-size: large;">And this one shows three of the four remaining foundation
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ned’s initial experience in Rotary was with the St Ives Club in
Sydney. After coming to live on Norfolk Island, he saw the possibilities of
forming a local branch. Norfolk Island Rotary held its first meeting on February
16th, 1973, and had its official charter night later in June of that year. The
official charter was sponsored jointly by the St Ives Club, and by the St Ives club in Auckland, which was part of the district to which the Norfolk Island
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<span style="font-size: large;">After the official ceremony of unveiling Ned’s seat, several of
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the evening, a wonderful celebration dinner was held at
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<span style="font-size: large;">During the dinner, several people spoke of Ned’s contribution
and achievements over his lifetime. Special mention was made of the fact that
during WW2, Ned was one of only six people in the whole of the Commonwealth to
achieve Officer status before the age of 20. One of the others was the Duke of
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ned has been a keen and committed member of the RSL, and Tet
Grube spoke of the excellent work Ned has done for Legacy over the years.
District Governor Peter Garnett read out a special and personal letter of
congratulations from the World President of Rotary International. Later Lindsay
Ford presented Ned with not one, but five Paul Harris Awards, one for each ten
years of service. He pinned onto Ned’s lapel a badge with three rubies, to
complement the five Paul Harris award badges that Ned already deservingly and
proudly wears on his jacket.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanksgiving is definitely an American tradition that goes back a long way.
In the late 1800’s, Norfolk Island was to have a great deal of contact with
American people and culture through the visits of American whalers, and their
wives, who often stayed on the island for an extended time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Isaac Robinson was a trader who had settled on the island in the early
1860’s, and married one Hannah Quintal. Although he was of British stock, he
had a fair bit of contact with the American visitors, perhaps because his home
was so close to the pier where they came ashore (the present Lions Club.) He
eventually held the title of “American Consul”, although no one is sure that
this was an official position. Nevertheless he formed strong relationships with
the American visitors and settlers, and looked after their interests.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">No doubt some of the whalers and their wives, feeling a little homesick,
shared stories of their Thanksgiving celebrations back home, and Robinson
decided to try the idea here, Back in the states, Thanksgiving coincided with
Autumn harvests, but in Norfolk’s milder climate, it was still possible to hold
a sort of Harvest Festival in November, which was the island’s late
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first record of Thanksgiving on Norfolk Island is in an entry in John
Buffett’s diary in 1896. A service was held in All Saints. It is said that
Robinson actually hoisted an American flag on the occasion, but was taken to
task and forced to lower it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is probable that Thanksgiving services were also held in the other
churches on the island from those early years, because both the Methodists and
the Seventh Day Adventist churches were founded under American influences. On
Norfolk Island, Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the last Wednesday in
November, while the United States observes it on the fourth Thursday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanksgiving was to become firmly embedded in the island’s calendar and
culture as an important tradition. It would be the one day of the year when most
people wanted to go to church, even if they were not regular attenders for the
rest of the year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And so it is to this very day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our family always attends the Church of England service at All Saints. The
church is transformed with cornstalks, laden with fully formed cobs, tied
alongside each pew. That corn is a story in itself. There is a group of farmers
and growers on this island for whom planting the Thanksgiving corn is a most
important traditional task, almost a sacred duty. The seed needs to be sown at
exactly the right time so that it is ready right on the day, and they rarely get
it wrong. However, they have been heard to complain that when there are five
Wednesdays in November instead of four, it can throw their timing out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Along with the corn, there are stalks of sugar cane, magnificent urns of
flowers, and the aisles and foyer are filled with piles of fruit, vegetables and
baked goods. The setting up is carried out by a loyal band of helpers the day
before. It is an activity that is almost as traditional as the Thanksgiving
itself. During the afternoon, people arrive with contributions – bunches of
bananas, boxes of fruit, sacks of potatoes, the best that Norfolk gardens and
farms can produce.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The day itself is very much a family occasion, and many folk really make
the effort to get there and enjoy the celebration of our island, its people and
its produce. This year, we had a visit from Bishop Rob Forsyth, whose pastoral
care we have been enjoying for 15 years. This is his last visit in his official
capacity, and he reminds us that he has a great deal to be grateful for, because
7 years ago he had a heart attack while on the island, and believes the prompt
and skilled treatment he received here saved his life. </span><br />
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church, they were led by young Liam Christian-Bailey carrying the processional
cross. The congregation struck up the Doxology, and everyone was in fine voice.
Actually, the order of service and the hymn remain much the same from year to
year, because people seem to like the occasion to remain familiar and
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<span style="font-size: large;">In his message, Bishop Rob stressed the importance of developing a habit of
thankfulness in a world that is sometimes stressful and uncertain. He said that
during these difficult times of change on Norfolk Island, we should still be
conscious of our blessings and of the goodness of God. The Bishop noted that
back in Sydney nowadays, a harvest festival type service would mainly involve
donations of tins and packets of groceries. Here we are blessed to be close to
the soil and appreciate where God’s provision comes from, and also value the
labour of those who have produced it. It is most important, he said, to give
thanks for each other.</span></div>
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Lynne Anderson sang “How Great Thou Art” for us, and this was greeted with an
enthusiastic applause. Peter Randall played the organ, as did his grandmother
Edie Randall for previous generations. In fact, the sense of continuity and
tradition was strong. One lady said she could not help thinking about sitting in
the same pew with her parents and siblings more than 70 years ago!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Bishop and the Chaplain were led out, and the congregation
remained seated while helpers carried the goods and produce to the tables
outside, where over the next busy half hour most of it was sold to both visitors
and locals. The fat fresh corncobs were especially popular, and the children had
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decided to take a leaf out of their book when someone donated a beautiful leg of
locally-produced lamb! We must find more items for him to auction next year – he
did a magnificent job!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Back in the church, a couple of the menfolk vacuumed the church, and all
was restored to normal.Although times have been hard for many on our island, we
were overwhelmed by people’s generosity, with their gifts of both produce and
cash.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We know the other churches had successful days too. Because the Adventist
have their service in the afternoon, many folk took the opportunity of attending
two services during the day. Others had celebratory lunches with friends and
family, and made the most of the beautiful weather with picnics and
barbecues.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now that our Food Festival occurs in Thanksgiving week, we are doubly
grateful for what our island provides, and for the people who share their skills
and talents to bring it to our plates.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLh4OjDDUVP3VXMBRCwCBGi7ryFkEoMOuR4fHNgUuUQV1c_c-6YPF3a9gbVa6L9b-r_8eydrDOwAh-GmWrazqq8r977ps1TVEnuR2vY5YHMgkL2IzvbhLBM6ZBRWcBQl4t2i-o/s1600/Thanksgiving22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLh4OjDDUVP3VXMBRCwCBGi7ryFkEoMOuR4fHNgUuUQV1c_c-6YPF3a9gbVa6L9b-r_8eydrDOwAh-GmWrazqq8r977ps1TVEnuR2vY5YHMgkL2IzvbhLBM6ZBRWcBQl4t2i-o/s400/Thanksgiving22.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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<b>OUR COMMUNITY HELPS
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<span style="font-size: large;">In recent years, our community has been
very much enhanced by the presence of some Ni-Van (Vanuatan) families
living and working among us. Therefore, when Cyclone Pam caused such
damage and loss back in those lovely islands recently, many of us
here on Norfolk Island felt we wanted to help out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some members of the Christian-Bailey
family, who count the Vanuatan people among their good friends,
decided it would be a good idea to organise a fundraiser. The idea
really caught on, and many people in the community expressed interest
in participating and helping.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The chosen venue was the front lawn of
Bounty Lodge, and what a beautiful setting it turned out to be.
Tables and tents were set out among the trees, From 1 p.m. On Sunday
afternoon, people began to arrive, both locals and visitors, to be
part of a very special experience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There were raffles. The major one had
nine prizes generously donated by local businesses. There was also an
Easter Raffle, and a Raffle for a quilt made by Mary C-B.
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<span style="font-size: large;">Throughout the afternoon, entertainment
was provided by a number of local entertainers, and even after the
planned programme of items was exhausted, there was no shortage of
people willing to step up and keep the music going.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There was a special moment when Tet,
who acted as the Master of Ceremonies, interviewed Julie Mansen, who
was visiting relatives back in their home village near Vila when the
Cyclone struck. Julie was able to give us a first hand description of
how frightening it was for everyone. Following this, Tet suggested
that if sufficient funds were raised, he may be persuaded to sing the
song written by Darren Coggan for Tet and Lyn's som Mitch, who died
of leutaemai in 1995. In no time at all, $135 was produced and we
were treated to something really moving and special.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lynlee Sanders, local Rotary President,
spoke for a while of some of the projects being undertaken by Rotary
to enable the people of Vanuatu recover from the Cyclone damage and
get back on their feet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">However, the highlight of the afternoon
was definitely the wetls (food.) Over both Saturday and Sunday,
various "ground ovens" had been put to use cooking
succulent pork, beef and chickens, whole fish, and other island
foods. Some wonderful salads, vegetable dishes and coconut bread had
been produced. The Fish Fryers kept up the supply of fish and plun
fritters. And if that was not enough, there was an enormous dish of
Tahitian fish (made by John C-B), and a huge pot of delicious curry
(cooked by Fasiu Jone).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our visitors expressed great delight at
the opportunity to sample some of our island dishes, and vegetables
such as Taro and Cassava. Of special interest were the "tuluk",
small parcels of grated cassava with a centre of shredded pork, then
wrapped in banana leaf and cooked slowly in the bunia (Ground oven.)
They were also able to sample "kava", as well as other
drinks from a well-stocked bar. After the main meal, trays of
refreshing fruit salad and icecream were brought around by some of
the young people.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While the adults relaxed, ate and
laughed , and enjoyed the beautiful ambience of the occasion, the
mild autumn day and the picturesque setting, the children happily
played through the trees, riding biles and scooters, playing hide and
seek, and generally enjoying being children living on Norfolk Island!
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<span style="font-size: large;">People were enjoying themselves so
much, that it was quite late in the evening before many started
heading for home. Everyone had feasted so bounteously that there was
not a soul who needed to think about cooking dinner. It had been a
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<span style="font-size: large;">At this stage, it seems as if we raised
almost $7 000. The credit goes not only to those who worked hard and
donated goods, but to a very generous Norfolk Island community,
always happy to pull together to support those in need. We hope the
money can be used to help villages in Vanuatu get back on their feet
after suffering such losses.Many people lent a hand for the occasion,
but there are some who should have special acknowledgement.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Joanne and Ernie -
Contributed Bounty Lodge venue, prepared all the food, donated half a
pig</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Foodland - Contributed $500 worth of food for Lunch</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Jamie Ryves, Scotty Greenwood –Contributed Large
quantity of Fish</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Dean Fitzpatrick - Contributed Sweet Tatie</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">James (Speed) Partridge) - Contributed Pigs Head and
Other meat</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Sam Sheridan – supplied Fish Fry equipment and
helped with cooking Fish Fry and meats</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Teddy and Farmer Lou’s - Contributed Half a pig.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Fijian Community - Contributed 15 chickens and Cooked
Hangi</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Vanuatu Community - Contributed Traditional Tuluk</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">RSL Club - Contributed Alcohol</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">TET - Master of Ceremonies</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">John and Margaret Smith - Contributed Vegetables </span>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack2"></a><span style="font-size: medium;">Pacifica - Contributed Salad
mixes</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Diddles - Contributed Vegetables</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Hotcrust Bakery - Contributed Bread</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Mat Bigg - Contributed Vegetables</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Charles and Kim C-B - Contributed Kava</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">David Bigg - Contributed green banana Fritters</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Big Al and Pinetrees - Loaned chairs and Tables</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Burnt Pine Travel - Contributed Marquees</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">K.C.I. - Contributed Mobile Refrigerator and Power</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Kim Davies - Contributed P.A. System</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Norfolk Radio - Contributed Free Radio Advertising</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Agnes Hain - Contributed prizes for Children</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Raffle
Donors</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Tropic
Bird Art and Craft, Avanti, Hilli Restaurant, Christian Bailey
Agencies,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">K.C.I.
Industries, Dial a Digger, Paradise Resort, </span>
</div>
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<div style="margin-left: 6.35cm; text-indent: -6.35cm;">
<span style="font-size: medium;">The
Valley, Rusty’s Butchery, PawPaw’s, Wild Hi-Hi, Mary
Christian-Bailey</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">The N.I. Vanuatu community, all the unpaid Waitstaff,
helpers and local musicians. Many other generous individuals and
businesses who have dropped off food, donations and assisted in
setting up and clearing up. </span>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">IT WAS COMMUNITY AT ITS BEST!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span><br />
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Mary on Norfolk Islandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810107500404643788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947418.post-12674191360032365392015-03-16T15:53:00.002+11:302015-03-16T15:53:42.865+11:30BERNIE
<span style="font-size: large;">Some lovely guests from Wellington, NZ were staying with us this past week. It was lovely to chat with Roger and Margaret Christensen. Roger very kindly wrote this little poetic tribute to Bernie before he left.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>BERNIE</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Bernie,
of Fletcher Christian Apartments</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">A
gentleman, so true, in every way.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">One
could not wish, in all of Norfolk Island</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">To
find a soul more helpful, day by day.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Bernie,
a Fletcher Christian descendant;</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Whose
temperament, so kind, might hold the key</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">To
why, such drastic action took, his forebear,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">In
leading famous Bounty Mutiny.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Bernie,
a Fletcher Christian reflection,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Would
show us true what happened on that day:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It
was from concern for crew that Fletcher acted,</span></span></div>
<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">To
save them all from tyrant Captain Bligh.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Bernie,
a Fletcher Christian proponent;</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Is
rightly proud to call himself that name;</span></span></div>
<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">And
he is proof the Lord turns curse to blessing,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Thus
changes Fletcher's infamy to “FAME”!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>This
poem is dedicated to Bernie Christian-Bailey</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>by
Roger Douglas Christensen. Written Monday 16/3/15.</i></span></span></div>
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<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>In
appreciation for your friendship, Christian love, concern and going
beyond the call of duty to help out my wife and I. </i></span></span>
</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Bless
you indeed.</i></span></span></div>
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This is Bernie on the occasion we met with Quentin Bryce(not shown!)</div>
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Conducting a Senior Citizens Bus Tour</div>
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Mary on Norfolk Islandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810107500404643788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947418.post-16703420791955268062015-02-18T22:28:00.001+11:302015-02-18T22:28:28.862+11:30THE STORY OF FLETCHER CHRISTIAN<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New';"><b>On Valentine's Day, Fletcher
Christian Apartments reached a significant milestone, celebrating fifty years
since the arrival of the first guests on February 14<sup>th</sup>, 1965.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New';"><b>Back in the early sixties,
owner Bernie Christian-Bailey was working for Qantas in <st1:city w:st="on">Sydney</st1:city>
in the Sales department, and often took advantage of the cheap staff fares to
travel home to <st1:place w:st="on">Norfolk Island</st1:place> for the weekend.
He realised there was an opportunity to develop an enterprise that would cater
for the needs of the modern traveller to the island. At that time, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Norfolk</st1:city></st1:place> had a few guest
houses and boarding houses and holiday cottages for long-term rental, many a
little dated and tired.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New';"><b>An architect friend in
Sydney, Dick Gailey, was commissioned to design a complex of self-catering
units, to be built on just over 2 hectares of family land adjacent to the
developing commercial district in Burnt Pine. The original plans show a series
of blocks of units zig-zagging back down the hillside, with a small complex of
boutique shops on the street frontage. Bernie wanted the development to be in
an island colonial style, using local materials as far as possible, in order to
blend in with environment. It was a pleasant block of land, sloping down to the
Cascade Creek, and up the opposite hillside to butt on to Marie Bailey’s property.
A fine well was sunk in the valley, and later another very successful bore was
sunk on the level area closer to the road.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New';"><b>Early in 1964, work
commenced on the first block of four units. Bernie's dad George Bailey took
charge of the project, and his team of Norfolkers went about their task with
great energy and enthusiasm. People like Charlie Evans and Moray Anderson
helped on the job, and it was Moray who skilfully produced the shingles to roof
the original building.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New';"><b>Meanwhile, there was
landscaping to be undertaken, and it was Bernie's Aunt Edie Randall, who first
planted the row of hibiscus along the street frontage, as well as many other
trees and shrubs that are still there today.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New';"><b>Karenne Gatehouse recalls
that as a young girl, she and her Dad Kik had been out on horseback, and Kik
suggested they let their curiosity get the better of them, and call in to see
what was going on in Bernie’s new project. Karenne recalls her Dad being
somewhat in awe of all the modern streamlined touches and finishes.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New';"><b>Ideas for a name were tossed
around, and it was a colleague in Qantas who suggested "Fletcher
Christian," a name which would not only reflect Bernie's family heritage,
but would give the venture a unique and distinct brand.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New';"><b>Eventually the name appeared
on the walls each side of the new cattle stop, this task being carried out by
Mr Scotty Neagle, a very artistic gentleman who lived on <st1:place w:st="on">Norfolk
Island</st1:place> for many years.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New';"><b>Bernie had begun to promote
the Apartments through Mrs Aileen Dickson, who ran the Norfolk Island Booking
Centre in Sydney, one of her assistants being Joe Adams! However, as it turned
out, the very first guests were people who had been staying at the Kingfisher
Hotel at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Anson</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Bay</st1:placetype></st1:place>, and wanted to move closer to town,
people with the rather unsurprising name of Smith!<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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courageous venture, and a number of friends and family thought Bernie was
taking a big risk. However he knew from experience that Qantas was actively
promoting the <st1:place w:st="on">Norfolk Island</st1:place> market at that
time, and that modern travellers were looking for upmarket and self-contained
accommodation that offered more convenience, independence and flexibility.
Bernie also relied on the fact that even if the "tourist boom" proved
short lived, his central location would also be attractive for the traditional
visitor coming for a longer term stay.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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charged also raised a few eyebrows. The tariff in 1965 was 17 pounds and ten
shillings ($35.00)per week!! And you even had to provide your own food!<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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Bernie's guests in those early years were fellow Qantas staff, taking advantage
of the cheap staff travel fares, and the discount that Bernie offered.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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were also a handful of longer-term occupants in the units, including an
American lady Mrs Barbara Gandy, and Mrs Sally Kadesh, who eventually restored
and lived in no 6 Quality Row.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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island to live in 1967, the units were managed by his cousin Mrs Marie (Leo)
McCoy. When he came back here to live, he at first worked for Burns Philp. As
the business grew, he took over full-time management of the apartments.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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4 units was built, George Bailey taking charge once again. Then in late 1970, a
third block was completed alongside the RSL fence, this time constructed by
Borry Evans and his team, using a New Zealand pre-cut kit, but still clad in
Norfolk Island pine. <o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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Bernie and Mary were married, and moved into one of the end units that had a
connecting door to the new office and transit lounge. It was while they were
there that the children began to arrive, and it was necessary to rent elsewhere
to accommodate the growing family.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New';"><b>In 1974, Bernie and Mary
built their house in the grounds. It was designed so that it could easily be
turned into two two-bedroom units. As the family grew, it was extended at the
rear. For the next 22 years it was to be home for the Christian-Bailey family,
including the 5 children <st1:personname w:st="on">Miriam</st1:personname>,
Charles, John, Peter and Edward. The children remember always being conscious
of needing to consider "the guests" if they were being noisy and
boisterous. But there were advantages, because it meant that Mum and Dad were
always close to home. Great friendships were formed with some of the guests who
came to stay regularly.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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built around 1988, it added a great new dimension to a holiday at Fletcher
Christian. Sadly, around the same time, the two old pines at the entrance,
which were something of an iconic landmark, had to be removed.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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picturesque flock of white fantail pigeons were a feature of the grounds and
garden at Fletcher Christian.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New';"><b>Later there were some
peacocks who were much admired as they strutted around, but were not really
appreciated for their noisy calling at night during the breeding season, or
when they set off down the street early in the morning to see their reflections
in the shop windows, leaving their rather messy calling cards.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New';"><b>There have been incidents
over the years, like the times when guests tried to turn on taps for washing up
when there was a power failure and the pumps weren’t working. They would forget
to turn them off, and the units would flood. One of our funniest recollections
is of the lady who asked about the green residue that formed in the basin and
shower. We explained this was caused by minerals in the well water that flowed
through the copper hot water pipes reacting with soap (a common problem on <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Norfolk</st1:city></st1:place>.) So she
deliberately tested it out on her peroxide blonde hair!<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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fetched a premium price, Bernie and Mary established a large palm plantation on
the land behind the units. Of course, the bottom dropped out of that market,
and four years ago they applied to the Toon Buffett Trust for a grant to
establish native vegetation in the area. Son Peter, who looks after the
grounds, was employed on this project, and the new plantings are doing really
well.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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through the registers and visitor's books and see the names of the thousands
who have stayed at Fletcher Christian over the years. They have included a
number of well-known figures looking for some quiet privacy and rest. There
have been some real characters too. Mostly our guests have appreciated the good
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Norfolk</st1:city></st1:place>
hospitality and personal service, as well as the very convenient location.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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is a bit like painting the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Sydney</st1:placename>
<st1:placename w:st="on">Harbour</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Bridge</st1:placetype></st1:place>.
You never have a break from upgrading, replacing, renovating, and meeting the
everchanging expectations of tourists and grading systems. International phone
calls and the internet have brought enormous changes, and it is a far cry from
the early days when Mervyn Buffett delivered cables on his motorbike, or
bookings arrived by letter, requiring the time consuming process of a formal
written reply. <o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New';"><b>So many people have worked
for us over the years, in the office, the housekeeping and the grounds. There are also many of the island's tradesman
who have shown enormous loyalty and service in helping keep the maintenance up
to scratch, and have been willing to come at very short notice to attend to
things like plumbing and electrical problems. There are too many to name, and
many have passed on. But if you are one of them, thank you for your part in
making Fletcher Christian a great place to stay!<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New';"><b>In 1996, Bernie decided to
"retire" from active management, and he and Mary moved to the family
home at "<st1:place w:st="on">Devon</st1:place>" up the road. Part of
their former house became a Manager's flat, while the rest became a new tourist
unit. It is hard to believe that was nearly 19 years ago, because Bernie is
still very much involved. Not a day goes by that he does not call at least
once, often several times, to check on things, chat with staff or guests, and
generally make sure that everything is running smoothly.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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Bernie's "baby". He really has been in it for the long haul. His
faith and investment in <st1:place w:st="on">Norfolk Island</st1:place>, made
all those years ago, is still very important to him. There have been many
hurdles and difficulties, especially in recent times, but it has been extremely
satisfying and rewarding to be part of the visitor experience on Norfolk
Island, and help promote <st1:place w:st="on">Norfolk Island</st1:place> as a
wonderful destination.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">CHURCH</st1:placetype>
OF <st1:placename w:st="on">ENGLAND</st1:placename></st1:place> WELCOMES A NEW CHAPLAIN</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It has been an exciting time in the Church of England
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have just welcomed our first full time Chaplain for
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<span style="font-size: large;">On 26<sup>th</sup> January, Rev David Fell arrived here with
his wife Crystal, and children Wendell(4), Marigold(2) and Ernie (4mths).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">David has previously been working as an assistant minister
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When he saw an invitation for someone to consider ministry on <st1:place w:st="on">Norfolk
Island</st1:place>, he felt moved to respond. The Fells felt a special
connection with the island because <st1:place w:st="on">Crystal</st1:place>
was born just a few months after her parents, Pam and Barry Ledsam, had served
a term here at our school.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was decided that David, who has been serving as a deacon,
would be ordained to the priesthood before he took up his duties, and that the
Ordination would take place here on <st1:place w:st="on">Norfolk Island</st1:place>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Ordination service took place on Wednesday evening 4<sup>th</sup>
February in St Barnabas’ Chapel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Acting on behalf of the Archbishop of Sydney was Bishop Rob
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also present were a number of former Chaplains who came to
the island to support David Fell and to share in the joy of the special
occasion. In many ways, the event was quite historic. We do not believe that an
actual ordination has taken place on <st1:place w:st="on">Norfolk Island</st1:place>
since the days of the Melanesian Mission. Nor would there have been such a
large number of ordained clergy gathered together in the Chapel at one time. On
Wednesday there were seven in all, and it was a very moving moment when they
all laid their hands on David’s head as they sought God’s blessing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is an old picture of the service of Consecration of the
Chapel nearly 135 years ago. We can imagine what a joyful occasion that was
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<span style="font-size: large;">During the service, there were several messages
of welcome to the Fells, including one from our Chief minister Lisle Snell.
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<span style="font-size: large;">After the service, everyone gathered in the Parish
Centre for a delicious supper, where there was an opportunity to meet David and
Crystal, and also to greet all those former chaplains who had come for the
occasion. These included Rev Canon Bruce Ballantine-Jones (who had baptised
David fell as a baby) and wife Heather, Rev David Lloyd and Olive, Rev Earl
Hughes and Julie, and Rev Stan Colefax.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is important also to mention Rev Canon Stuart Broughton,
who has been our Chaplain for the past three months, and is leaving us on 9<sup>th</sup>
February. This is the second time that Stuart has come all the way from England
to spend time in the Norfolk Island Parish, and he agreed to stay on for a
couple of weeks to help David settle in. We will all be sorry to say goodbye to
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<span style="font-size: large;">A lunch at Governor’s last Sunday was a great opportunity for
parishioners and friends to welcome the Fells, greet our special visitors, and
say goodbye and thank you to Canon Broughton before he leaves us.</span></div>
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this year, and this will have been his final official visit to <st1:place w:st="on">Norfolk Island</st1:place>, However, we are sure we will be welcoming
him back in an unofficial capacity in the future. He says the island has a
special place in his heart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We would also like to let the community know that in the
past couple of weeks we have also welcomed Mitchell Mahaffey, who has been
employed by the combined churches of the island to carry out work among the
young people of the island, the task that was formerly carried out by Dan
Widdowson. Mitchell has planning to make this move, at the invitation of the
island’s churches, for many months now, and is enjoying being in the community
and getting to know people.</span></div>
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Holloway and Beryl Evans. Mitchell is obviously keen to get to know the oldies
as well as the young people!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just a few days before the Ordination, we also had another
special event in the Chapel. This was a Confirmation service conducted by
Bishop Rob Forsyth and Canon Stuart Broughton. The confirmees are Julie Mansen
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<br />Mary on Norfolk Islandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810107500404643788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947418.post-74141292418576034672014-12-14T15:38:00.000+11:302014-12-14T15:38:18.076+11:30THE OUTRIGGER CANOES<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Bernie and I went down to the Kingston pier the other morning, because we had heard that the new outrigger canoes were coming off the ship.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The seas were good, and there was a great deal of excitement, because the island has been waiting for the new canoes to come from Fiji, where they were made. On board thre ship, they first had to be unpacked from the container, because we cannot handle containers here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Here is the first lot coming ashore.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Outriggers are a reminder of the Polynesian ancestry of the Norfolk Islanders. Their forbears would have used them in the past.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> When Commandent King first came to Norfolk in 1788, there were remnants of at least one outrigger found on a beach, evidence of Polynesian visits to the island before white men came.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Snoop (Glen) operating the crane.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Norfolk Island will hold its first International Outrigger events in January.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Bernie, John and Charles are sponsoring one of these canoes - I wonder which one is ours?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This shows how they lash two lighters together to carry bulky cargo.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> There were lots of people taking pictures</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> And plenty of visitors and tourists watched the operations from the viewing area back from the pier.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Greg and our Peter were there to lend a hand on behalf of the Outrigger Club.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Meanwhile, three supersize telegraph poles (the biggest ever) had arrived, and it took a great deal of skill and dexterity to get them aboard the lorry and secure them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Here comes the second load of canoes, including some smaller ones for the young ones to train in.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> You really have to take your hats off to these guys!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The lighterage boys donated their time free to unload the canoes - what a gr</span><span style="font-size: large;">eat Norfolk gesture!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Meanwhile, Jonathon's "drone" filmed everything from above. How amazing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Then last night there was an official "blessing" of the canoes at "At Random" where they will be stored for a while.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Fasiu, who originally came from Rotuma, one of the Polynesian islands in Fiji, carried out the more formal part of the ritual blessing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then our Damien, who has been one of the main movers in getting this enterprise going, spoke of the history of the outrigger and its importance to our people. The special tool he is holding was a precious gift from the crew of the "Haunui" which called here a few weeks ago.</span></div>
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<br />Mary on Norfolk Islandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810107500404643788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947418.post-71106361022712755922014-11-19T12:04:00.000+11:302014-11-19T12:04:22.476+11:30WHAT'S FOR DINNER?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> James is now 5 months old, and ready to sample some grown-up food! He has already tried avocado and banana.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> There was a dish of pawpaw from Simons Water on the table, so that was worth a try!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Ooh! What's this Mum?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Yes, I'll try it...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Just give me a minute to roll it round my mouth and see if I like it...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Still not sure about it Mum.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I think I like it.......</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> OK, I'll have some more....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I guess I'll get used to it......</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But it may take some time.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hey Dad, guess what I have been eating.....</span></div>
Mary on Norfolk Islandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810107500404643788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947418.post-21303341242763579362014-09-29T16:13:00.000+11:302014-09-29T16:13:01.019+11:30SLEEPY CATS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;">These pictures can speak for themselves, but here re our two very spoiled felines in a relaxed mood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For cats, any container or box will do, no matter what it is really meat for. Sylvie is no exception when it comes to finding unusual places. I might add that I keep sewing things in this box, and the lid actually has pins and needles in it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Meanwhile, Mr Shingles shares a favourite chair with Bernie, but he usually has to wait until Bernie vacates it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One thing you will never find is Mr Shingles and Sylvie curling up together. They hate each other. But they do choose to forget that they are enemies when I am watching TV. Sylvie sleeps in my lap, and Mr Shingles rests draped over my shoulder! I must get Bern to take a picture!</span>Mary on Norfolk Islandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810107500404643788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947418.post-56182735334169398832014-09-29T16:04:00.000+11:302014-09-29T16:04:25.043+11:30CHAPEL QUILT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It was nearly 5 moths ago that Quilt Norfolk had one of their wonderful quilt retreats here. On this occasion, Michelle Yeo came from Australia and taught patterns and techniques for producing a quikt based on our wonderful St Barnabas' Mission Chapel.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The blocks were based on the stained glass Rose window, on the floor tiles, and on the carved Mother pf pearl insets in the end of the pews</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The ladies who came - about 15 from Australia and New Zealand - brought a beautiful selection of fabrics. I had recommended to Michelle that some William Morris reproductions would be suitable, because he had made the Rose Window.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are the quilts that Michelle had made in preparation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not a good photo, but this was just stunning!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I had wondered how Michelle would interpret the Celtic and Melanesian designs in the ends of the pews...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What beautiful border fabric!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Here is one student's interpretation. I love it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> And another.....more subtle colourings, but very effective.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This lady did her own thing with the colours, but it looked really great!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are some pictures of Michelle's quilts in the Chapel itself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This picture shows the beautiful marble tiloes at the front of the church. The marble came from Devon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Years ago, I dreamed of making a quilt based on our Chapel. I am glad someone else has been inspired to do it!</span></div>
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<br />Mary on Norfolk Islandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810107500404643788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947418.post-57161516056543874032014-08-18T13:06:00.003+11:302014-08-18T13:06:57.788+11:30MAKING SOAP<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">About three years ago my friend Annette showed me how to make soap. The first time I attempted it, I was very nervous and needed Annette to supervise me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> At that time, I gave Annette a bottle of good olive oil and some lye, and asked her to make me a batch of Castile soap, which is pure olive oil. These are some of what she made me. The trouble is, I only got to use a couple of the bars. One of my sons used the rest. He obviously goes through soap much faster than me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few months ago, I decided to make soap again, but once again I needed Annette to watch over me. I was able to use some for Christmas gifts, and the rest gets used in the bathroom. I love the heart shapes. This soap dished actually has pieces in various stages of use and wear. I am going to grate up some of the small scraps for laundry soap one day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Here is some packaged ready to give a visitor or caller.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> About six weeks ago, I felt the urge to make more soap, and produced a batch of pure coconut soap, using pure coconut oil and coconut milk. It was a little softer than I was used to, but I was told it will get firmer if I leave it for a while - and that is what is happening.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This past week I have been busy making several more batches, trying out new recipes and ideas, and making use of all sorts of different fats and oils. The jug below contains coconut and olive oil.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> These ones contain oatmeal, and I have made them in a variety of shapes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This the first batch I made in a bar, which I later sliced up. They will probably get used in the laundry and the washing up sink.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> And here is the special goat's milk soap, which I made using half a litre of fresh goat's milk which Liam was given when he visited the Hilli Goat Farm. It crumbled a little when I sliced it, I think I should have left it longer. But I can't wait to try it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I am getting quite a collection of moulds, and Annette has lent me some more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The olive/coconut soap has more natural colour than my previous efforts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In one of my earlier attempts, I used food colouring, but it soon faded. I am going to try beetroot juice next time!</span></div>
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<br />Mary on Norfolk Islandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810107500404643788noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947418.post-24257490214409527832014-07-31T14:15:00.000+11:302014-07-31T14:15:11.176+11:30OLD TREASURES<span style="font-size: large;">One of my earliest memories is going through my mother's button box. Funnily enough I do not remember particular buttons, but I do clearly remember things in the box like suspenders, buckles and cigarette silks.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I have often thought about those silks over the years, because I would love to have included some in my Crazy patchwork.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A year or two before my mother died 19 years ago, I asked her about them. She told me she had been looking for them, so she could pass them on to me, knowing that was the sort of thing I would like. But she simply could not find them!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">In the meantime I had an opportunity to acquire a few other silks, in quite good condition. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some were just printed, but I had the opportunity to buy a few old woven ones at a good price. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had a lovely shop here that used to sell Cash's woven silks as bookmarks and in cards, and I often bought them to give to friends and family, asking the recipient to return them to me when they had finished with them! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But wished I could have my mother's.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Then a few weeks ago, there was a small discussion on Facebook about old tins of buttons, and I reminisced about my mother's collection, and about the buckles and silks there. My sister responded that they were still there!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">But sadly she was only referring to the buckles and buttons.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Then today, a parcel arrived. There was a present for my birthday next week. But there was another package containing the cigarette silks!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sally had found them in a box in her garage, At some stage our mother had sewn then together with a very fine machine stitch.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Sally carefully unpicked them, cleaned them according to Sharon Lush's instructions for cleaning old silk, and sent them off to me. She kept a couple for herself, I am glad to say.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">They are so fragile and delicate. I shall probably have to put them behind glass, like this one, perhaps combining them with old lace.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the meantime. I shall continue producing my own little fabric pictures using my computer and printer, but they will never be the same!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been selling some of my creations at a local store. Elizabeth, the lovely owner, offered to sell some of my bits and pieces, which provides me with some good feedback, not to mention some pocket money to buy more supplies!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was just about to deliver this batch of bookmarks when I realised I had not photographed them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So you will have to see them through their cellophone bags, with price tags all attached!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have done a number of bookmarks with embroidered pine trees on linen, which have been popular. But I have run out of just the right coloured variegated pearl thread, so I produced some lavender ones instead.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Then I worked on some in my favourite style, which I call classic romantic.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I really enjoyed these as they came off the production line, and have some ideas for a few variations, plus some more streamlined ways of producing them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These bookmarks are backed with silk, which matches the borders. I have quite a few of these little graphics printed from my computer, but after this effort I will need to do more!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I think there will be more pinetrees coming up in the next batch, perhaps using homespun and neutral colours. The visiting tourists love the pine tree theme when they are looking for mementoes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Meanwhile I have moved my sewing room to another room in the house, which provides more light but less glare. It is also off the hallway, and the mess cannot be seen from the living room in the way t could before.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The new room is still too messy to photograph. There are still a few organising tasks, and things to find homes for. But that is boring stuff!</span></div>
<br />Mary on Norfolk Islandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810107500404643788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947418.post-480819916462270222014-06-11T13:17:00.000+11:302014-06-11T14:56:13.662+11:30NEW MEMBER OF THE FAMILY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Charlene and John went to Sydney a fortnight ago to await the new arrival. They are staying with our dear friend and distant cousin Ray Nobbs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On Monday my sister and her daughters and their menfolk, plus granddaughter all went up to Pymble to spend time with them, and have a mini Bounty Day picnic lunch.</span></div>
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<i>From right to left - Ray, Dave, Mark, Sally, Bronte, Roy, Mandy, John, Charlene. Ray's wife Alanna flew in from England the next morning.</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As you can see, Charlene is very pregnant, and in fact, that evening decided the time had come (after a false alarm a couple of days before), so off they went to Hornsby Hospital.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> And here he is, very new, but very healthy and a good size. John tells me he is very long, just like John was as a baby. I might add that John is NOT tall now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mum and Babe get acquainted!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I do not have all the 'statistics' yet, but he was over 7lb, which is a big baby for our tiny Charlene!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The pictures are a little fuzzy. They were taken on John's Iphone, and my PC has a job using the images in programmes, so I ended up scanning them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This one is my favourite - he has his Dad's mischievous eyes and mouth! In fact he is incredibly like our first photos of John!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are all very excited about our new grandson. The name is not finally decided yet, but his second name is David, which is a family name for Charlene (it is her second name too) and was my father's name.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And here he is 24 hours later. It is official - he is James David.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> 7lb 5oz. Born 10th June 2014. Mum and son both doing well.</span></div>
<br />Mary on Norfolk Islandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810107500404643788noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947418.post-37239966390313960502014-05-18T12:51:00.002+11:302014-05-18T12:51:38.742+11:30Georgian Houses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now Norfolk Island probably has the most extensive, intact and unspoilt collection of Georgian buildings anywhere.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The old penal settlement at Kingston is still there in all its glory, with only a couple of more modern structures - the toilet and change sheds down by the beach.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some of the buildings remain in ruins, others have been used continually, others have been restored.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The cottages along "Quality Row" are used and lived in. Some of the buildings are used as museums. One of the larger buildings is the Church, and others are government offices. The Golf Club house and the Lions Club occupy two others.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Over the years, I have made "batches" of mini-cushions to represent the lovely old Georgian colonial houses. I decided it was time to create a few more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Usually I only use neutral and sepia tones, but this time I decided to add a bit of gentle colour to some of them. As you can see, they have been stuffed, but at the time I took the pictures I had not sewn up the openings. I have basically used foundation piecing for them, which means they come together fairly quickly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I think most people who have bought them use them as a pincushion, but some just use them for decoration. Someone told me recently she uses hers as a "wrist rest" when she is at the computer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Although the area is a reminder of a brutal period of the island's history, the buildings themselves retain a gracious beauty and charm.</span></div>
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Mary on Norfolk Islandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810107500404643788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947418.post-53734038492796019142014-05-12T11:33:00.001+11:302014-05-12T11:42:10.166+11:30BABY SHOWER<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> It will not be long now before Charlene and John's baby arrives. Sister-in-law Kim suggested we hold a Baby Shower.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> We invited lots of Charlene's lovely friends to share the occasion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> It was a reall happy afternoon, and Charles said he could hear the laughter from a long distance off!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">First Kim brought out a potty, contents included!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> And Charlene was expected to eat it! (Actually, yellow jelly and chocolate biscuit do no taste too bad.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Then came the nappy. Bernie, who had seen the two rather offensive objects in the kitchen earlier, nearly had a fit1</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Such a happy occasion, and we all feel so blessed with lovely friends like these.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Meanwhile, Charlene is going to have fun putting away some of those lovely things in these new chests of drawers that John has been making for her.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just recently we were invited to a beautiful naming ceremony for a very special little baby girl.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is Grace Peta Summerscales. Her Mum Belinda (Bindi) and Dad Grant (Gotty) welcomed her into their home about 6 weeks ago. Her arrival was a calm and joyful event for two parents who believe in doing things the natural time-tested way!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I was a little late, and missed most of the formal ceremony, but I was told it was really beautiful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was certainly a magical setting, in the Summerscales extensive garden known as "Strawberry Fields."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Bindi had prepared a beautiful afternoon tea.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are Bindi and Grant along with proud grandmother Shirley and Uncle Alan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Grace is going to bring great joy to Bindi and Grant, and they are ensuring she has the very best start in life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Strawberry Fields is a wonderful setting, where they grow many unusual plants. It is totally natural and organic, and provides much of their food supply. It is all so beautifully cared for.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Did you ever see a climbing bean trellis like this one!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Visitors are always welcome to enjoy a stroll through Strawberry Fields, and there is even a maze!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I said - baby Grace is getting the very best start in life, and both Mum and Baby are very relaxed about it all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have known Angela and her family since she was about 8 or 9. In those early years I made Christmas stockings for Angela and her sister Belinda and her brothers Tim and Andrew.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They are all grown up now, and live in Australia, although their Mum and Dad still live here on Norfolk Island.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last year, Angela had her own little boy, and his grandmother Barbara asked if I would carry on the tradition and make a stocking for him.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So here are the happy mother and son with my effort! I bet he won't fit inside that stocking for long!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had great fun making the stocking, although it is not my usual style! I did not think that my usual romantic, lacy style would go with a house in outback Queensland. So I pulled out some pieces of wool felt in primary colours, some ribbons and braids and buttons, and put it together country style!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are some other stockings that I have made for folk over the years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> These two were made for Archie and Celia's two youngest granddaughters. I tried to make them very individual. Not a good photo, sorry!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This is one of a pair I made for Lynlee's twin great-nieces. They wanted something "pretty in pink and purple."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This stocking is the result of a Round Robin I took part in with the SouthernCross Crazies. I love it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now when Barbara gave me the photo of Oliver and his stocking today, she also gave me this one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When Barbara was travelling to Australia for Angela's wedding, she asked if I had a little bag that Angela could carry on her wedding day. I gave her two little collaged lace bags.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is guava season here on Norfolk Island. We call them "porpay" in the Norfolk language. They grow wild EVERYWHERE here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We seem to have crops of them two or three times a year, at unpredictable times. At the moment, they are big, plump, sweet, juicy and free of grubs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> We would have dozens of bushes around Devon, and some of them would be 6 metres tall - which means a lot of the ripe fruit ends up on the ground. Never mind, there are still bucketsful to gather each day at arm level.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Lots of Norfolkers make guava jelly when it is porpay season. It is so easy to make, and tastes yummy. The fruit that is around at the moment is full of pectin, and nothing needs to be added, not even lemon juice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> First you gather your guavas. At the moment they are so big, it takes very little time to fill your container.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">For the best jelly, you go for the fruit that is just ripe, or even under ripe. Meanwhile you pop the lovely dark ruby red ones into your mouth...they are so sweet!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Then you wash your fruit and boil it up with some water until it loses its colour. I always leave a few leaves in the mixture..I don't know if there is any good reason to do so, but it does no harm!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">After straining the pulp, you take a cup of sugar for every cup of juice, bring it to a rolling boil on the stove, and in no time you have the lovely rich red jelly to put into your jars.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I think I must have processed 10 - 12 litres of jelly so far! Usually I have to smack my hands when I am tempted to start "preserving" jams and pickles. So often they sit on the shelf for a couple of years before we end up throwing it out! We are not great jam eaters ourselves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> But this lot is meant for Charles at the Pitcairn Settlers' Village. Some will be used to spread on biscuits for afternoon teas, and some will be sold to the visitors in the little shop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> While having a cup of coffee this morning, I went surfing the net to see how other people make guava jelly. Some folk make it sound so complicated! And I felt sorry for all those people who had to BUY the fruit first!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here on Norfolk Island, they are actually a weed, the seed being spread by the birds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The trees are still laden. I have more jelly than I need! But I am sure I will not be able to resist picking more and making a few more jars just to give away!</span>Mary on Norfolk Islandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810107500404643788noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947418.post-33049801115885437242014-02-22T12:17:00.004+11:302014-02-22T12:17:39.184+11:30FLETCHER CHRISTIAN POOL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Our pool at Fletcher Christian has been there for about 25 years! We had finally got to the stage where the liner could be patched no more.</div>
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One thing led to another, and we ended up doing a major refurbishment!</div>
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First there were new timber surrounds and deck.<br />
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Then someone suggested that we build a gazebo, island style!<br />
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Our Vanuatan friends worked very hard producing the necessary palm frond tiles for the roof. This involved many hours of work every evening up at the Nakamal.</div>
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Finally came the day to fix the roof. We had Alan and Sam and George busy on the job.<br />
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It was amazing how quickly the job proceeded<br />
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With Charles lending a hand too!<br />
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A drink to cool off<br />
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<br />Mary on Norfolk Islandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810107500404643788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20947418.post-70775445124805349402014-02-22T12:03:00.001+11:302014-02-22T12:03:32.215+11:30SPECIAL BAG<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Before Christmas, someone asked me to make a bag as a special commission. It was to be a Christmas gift for a lady who suffered a very unfortunate health event a couple of years ago, resulting in a severe loss of mobility and independence.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This lady, who was once very creative, vibrant and active, is now confined to our local hospital. However, she does enjoy regular coffee outings with a group of friends. The idea was to give her a bag in which she could place her wallet, and then hang it on her new wheelchair.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I was asked to make something that was colourful and also very textural, as this lady's eyesight is deteriorating. When I asked for her favourite colours, I was a little taken back to learn that they were orange and lime green! Now that was a challenge for me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I decided that a background of patchworked denims would be a foil for these bright colours, as well as giving the bag a more modern twist.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I had a great deal of fun with dyed laces, buttons, beads, threads and ribbons in the chosen colours.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It is very satisfying to work on a project like this, and I was rummaging through containers for little treasures that I have been saving for years for just the right occasion!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This is the back of the bag - quite distinctive! I have dyed some of the denims a little.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> My camera was definitely not behaving well on the day - all my pictures are a little blurry, I'm afraid.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Actually, before I made this bag, I had already started on a couple of other bag fronts with a denim background. They are still U.F.O.'s (unfinished objects), but the idea has great possibilities.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My blogging muse still seems to be "on leave", but hopefully things will get better. We have had quite a change to our routines lately, and I am still adjusting!</span></div>
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