Tuesday 26 January 2010

Happy Australia Day!



To me today is all about being with family and friends {near somewhere to swim!!} and being so grateful for this wonderful place we live in.

Oh, and every single time I hear THIS SONG and THIS SONG I get goose bumps all over...

image 1 - Francois Hallard, Image 2 - Christine Rudolph
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25 comments:

  1. Splendid Market26 January 2010 at 11:41

    I so enjoyed those songs as I tidied up my desk today. Thank you. I was thinking one of them would be one of my favorite songs, Waltzing Matilda. Wish I were on that sunny beach bbquing!! Thank you for sharing.

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  2. Splendid Market26 January 2010 at 11:44

    Love all of your blue and white wear --- we feauture alot at Splendidmarket.com.

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  3. myletterstoemily26 January 2010 at 11:49

    have a wonderful and happy australia day!

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  4. Sandra Darling Visual Art Creations26 January 2010 at 12:02

    Both those songs are etched into my soul! Beautiful post ... Happy Australia Day. I adore the image "the Art of the Desert" how amazing does that look. You can just feel the land sigh as you slip into the cool beautiful water and enjoy the view.

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  5. Anonymous26 January 2010 at 12:04

    Oh those songs I love too...brought tears to my eyes ;)
    Happy Australia Day
    Lou
    xx

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  6. jules @ The Diversion Project26 January 2010 at 12:37

    Happy Australia Day Anna - we're popping down the road to the beach today too.

    Love the first image with the old water tank footing filled as a pool, just great!

    jules

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  7. Suzy26 January 2010 at 12:50

    Happy Australia Day all the way from Hong Kong! Have a good one Anna!

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  8. Anna White26 January 2010 at 14:17

    Yes....that song sends a little lump in my throat too...happy Australia day Anna...Anna x

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  9. Kelly Green26 January 2010 at 14:21

    Enjoy your day - there's nothing like those those two songs to bring a tear to your eye! KG

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  10. Unknown26 January 2010 at 14:59

    Happy Australia Day.
    Karen

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  11. Kendall@ Finesse Your Nest26 January 2010 at 15:17

    Beautiful post Anna! My son's elementary school here in Katy, Texas has the Koala as its mascot and the school celebrates Australia Day "in the outback"! Great fun!

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  12. vicki archer26 January 2010 at 15:30

    Those songs will do it every time....I hope you enjoyed the day Anna, xv.

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  13. red ticking26 January 2010 at 16:08

    oh i would LOVE to be on that beach right now... have a lovely week... x pam

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  14. Talking with Tami26 January 2010 at 21:51

    Happy Australia day Anna!

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  15. Helena26 January 2010 at 21:55

    Thank you for the inspiration, wonderful! I found the link on my friend Ingrids blog, and have had a great time looking at all the beautiful pictures.

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  16. Julie@beingRUBY26 January 2010 at 22:58

    Happy Australia Day Anna

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  17. Marina Saclley @ Iced VoVo's26 January 2010 at 23:14

    Happy Australia Day Anna from an aussie living OS.
    I can only dream of being near the sea on a day like today!

    Enjoy your day!
    xx

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  18. La Maison Fou27 January 2010 at 01:12

    Happy Aussie Day!

    Love the pic with the tub ( galvanized tub ).

    Have a great day,
    Leslie

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  19. Mahala27 January 2010 at 01:50

    Happy Australia Day, Anna! I continue to love your blog. I visit so many Aussie blogs and it has stirred a great desire in me to visit your beautiful and fascinating land. When I do I hope to get to Brisbane and visit your lovely shop! I think you should write a decorating book! Your "look" is so unique and refreshing and cheerful. Love it!!!

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  20. A Perfect Peach27 January 2010 at 02:28

    That top picture! That's where I want to be right now!

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  21. Lise27 January 2010 at 07:05

    Beautiful images, beautiful songs...happy Australia day!

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  22. RP27 January 2010 at 07:57

    I remember singing the second song in primary school for our end of year concert! What lovely links, for Aus day!

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  23. Louise27 January 2010 at 22:07

    thank you Anna for these 2 songs - they are the essence of the 20 years I spent in continental Europe. Barely an Australia Day would pass without me becoming reflective and ending the day almost tearful over these songs...
    back in Brissy now, Australia Day is loud and bold and colourful, but I miss these songs as they were so much part of my European "me".

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  24. La Petite Gallery4 February 2010 at 01:00

    Happy Aussie Day,
    The songs bring memories,
    Great post.

    yvonne

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  25. La Petite Gallery4 February 2010 at 01:00

    Happy Aussie Day,
    The songs bring memories,
    Great post.

    yvonne

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