PHOTO DAY

 AN OLD PHOTO OF MY MUM(IN RED) AND HER MUM(MY NAN)

CREATURE DAY

 

Well hello Tuesday it is creature day and this week it is the Paedophryne Amauensis you may be wondering what the hell is it, well it is the worlds smallest vertebrate. That doesn't help I know so how about this it is a frog.

Found in the eastern rainforests of Papua New Guinea, it lives in a leaf litter on the forests floor and eats tiny invertebrates such as mites, which are ignored by bigger predators.

They're adept jumpers and they can leap 30 times the length of their body.

Their high pitched call sounds like that of an insect and is particularly difficult for humans to hear, which is perhaps why it went undiscovered until 2009.

Unlike other frogs its life cycle doesn't include a tadpole phase, instead they hatch as “hoppers” or miniature versions of the adults.

AUSSIE FACTS

Hello world here I am on a bloody cold morning feeling thankful that Tasha brought down a load of washing to toss in the dryer as the dryer is in the dining room end of the loungeroom thus warming the rooms by being on.

Anyway here are this weeks facts about the Northern Territory.

The Northern Territory (aka NT) is a vast federal territory in Australia famed for its Outback desert landscapes. In the arid The Northern Territory is a vast federal territory in Australia famed for its Outback desert landscapes. In the arid Red Centre lie the iconic sandstone monolith Uluru (Ayers Rock), the red-rock domes of Kata Tjuta and the sculpted cliffs of Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park. Remote Alice Springs, the gateway town to the Red Centre desert, offers Aboriginal art galleries. Red Centre lie the iconic sandstone monolith Uluru (Ayers Rock), the red-rock domes of Kata Tjuta and the sculpted cliffs of Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park. Remote Alice Springs, the gateway town to the Red Centre desert, offers Aboriginal art galleries.

Constitutionally, the territory was inferior in status to the states until 1978, and it had limited legislative powers until self-government was granted in that year. Its development since 1911, when it was transferred to the Commonwealth of Australia from South Australia, has been a major item of expenditure in terms of works, services, and inducements to producers to accept the risks of an uncertain physical and economic environment.

Due to the nature of the climate, the poor soils, distance from assured markets, and problems of recruiting labour have been considerable handicaps. Nevertheless, increased mining activity in the early 21st century significantly strengthened the economy. Moreover, since the end of the 20th century the population of the Northern Territory has become one of the fastest-growing in the country; most residents are concentrated in and around the capital city, Darwin. Area 520,902 square miles (1,349,129 square km). Population (2021) 232,605.

Australian Aborigines are thought to have lived there for at least 40,000 years. The settlement pattern of the Aborigines, however, remains a mystery, as does their origin. Estimates of pre-European population on the continent range from 250,000 to 1,000,000, of which perhaps one-sixth lived in the Northern Territory. Despite a multiplicity of tribal and clan structures, the groups shared cultural similarities in their indissoluble links to their lands and the importance of myth and ritual in maintaining those links.

Aboriginal, European, Asian, and other communities in the Northern Territory provide a distinct and varied cultural life. For the most part, Aboriginal people have retained their traditional clan structure, language, customs, and religious rituals, particularly in rural areas. In Darwin the Chinese and Greek communities are prominent in commercial and political life. The presence of a sizeable Timorese population, largely the result of political unrest surrounding the independence of East Timor in 2002, reflects Darwin’s long-standing role as a haven for refugees from Asia.

Although most residents have a suburban lifestyle similar to the rest of Australia, the frontier image of the territory prevails, reinforced by the predominance of pastoral activities and Aboriginal settlement over much of the area.

WEEK 18 OF 2023

I was in the bedroom at 5am attempting to change into long pants when Tim asked if I wanted Macca's for breaky, I said yes and did he know what time it was, he said he did know but felt wide awake. So he has gone to buy breaky.

Tasha had me scan and transfer files to a flash drive for her course. She also brought down washing to throw in our dryer.

I was up and changing my pants when the power went out and was out for an hour. I tried to just lay in bed but I couldn't I felt restless and ended up deciding to get up and have a wash without a light on. Just after I had done that the power came back on.

Tim drove me to the podiatrist but he was pissed off that I didn't ask Tasha but why should I, my feet are good no circulation problems.

Seems like I forgot to ask Tasha if she can take me to my appointment tomorrow, how frustrating, I hope she can still take me.

Up at 5am as per usual a cold start to the day, no breaky for me till after I have my blood taken.

The Coles delivery arrived at 7am which was a surprise. They sent me two bottle of chocolate milk I only ordered one. No pancakes or pikelets out of stock so annoying.

The lady came to take my blood at 9am. Had Tasha come and put some socks on my feet.

Sandy drove me to have my Xray and ultrasound done.

Tim has a 1pm appointment about his arm.

A new day and a cold start to it I may have to turn the heater on. Yes I turned the heater on for a short while.

The cleaners came and around 9.45am Sandy turned up no reason just to say hi, while she was here I had her cut up some cheese to add to my morning fruit.

Having a shower this afternoon on my own it feels so good to be able to do that.

Another cold morning I will need the heater on for a bit.

Sandy called in after she drove Temika to school just to pick up any letters I have ready to post.

It has been a cold day even for me who no longer feels the cold like I used to.

This afternoon both Tasha and Tim bought me fruit loaf in fact I ended up with 3 half loafs 1 of which I have put in the freezer, 1 in the fridge and 1 on the bench for daily use.

Another cold start to the day I have needed to put the heater on. I am answering letters most days as I have a small pile to get through but that's ok gives me something to do, at least I have hobbies unlike Tim who doesn't and complains he is bored and restless a lot.

The day warmed up as it went on and was nice an sunny by mid morning.

I even managed to fold the clothes and put them away.

I had a sleep in didn't get up till 6am, I woe at 3/50 to pee went back to bed and straight back to sleep don't do that often. A cold start to the day heater on as soon as I got up.

I am not feeling good at all I have shit concentration and a slight headache, I kinda feel like I want to sleep.

Had a shower and felt a bit better, also Kathy and the girls came over and brought me lunch meals for the week. I had sausages and mash for lunch with gravy and it was really nice.

THURSDAY'S WORD OF THE WEEK

Hello Thursday it is time for the word of the week and this week the word is: Convoluted

It means extremely complex and difficult to follow

or

intricately folded, twisted or coiled (like a walnut shell

PHOTO DAY

 

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AUSSIE FACTS

Good morning well here we are at another Monday and the start of a new month, yep it is May already this weeks Aussie facts are about Western Australia

Western Australia, covering the entire western third of the country, is made up mostly of the arid Outback. Its population is concentrated in its fertile southwest corner, home to the Margaret River wine region and the riverside capital, Perth. In the far north, the Kimberley region is home to ancient Aboriginal rock art, the Bungle Bungle sandstone domes and Broome, with Cable Beach camels and a pearling industry.

Western Australia also has the country's largest gold mine, is the world's largest producer of pearls, the world's largest diamond producer by volume, the country's oldest operating gold bullion mint, and Perth has the highest number of self-made millionaires.

On 25 December 1826 Major Edmund Lockyer, accompanied by a surgeon, storekeeper, officers, and 23 convict tradesmen arrived aboard the brig Amity. Major Lockyer selected a site for military occupation, the first European settlement in Western Australia, and which is now Albany.

In 1827, Captain James Stirling and the botanist Charles Fraser became enthusiastic about the potential of the river, and considered the possibility of a settlement. Stirling founded the Swan River Colony on the 1st of June, 1829.

The coat of arms of Western Australia is the official coat of arms of the Australian state of Western Australia. It was granted by a royal warrant of Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia dated 17 March 1969.

The Black Swan was proclaimed the bird emblem of Western Australia on 25 July 1973. The bird is similar in size and shape to the European species, but its plumage is black, often tinged with brown, and with white wing tips.