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Author: Garrulous Gwendoline

I belong to No One

May 6, 2017July 5, 2017 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 18 Comments

I was thrilled when I read this review of my book, I Belong to No One from John's Story Book, and he kindly gave me permission to reblog. If any of his, or my, US followers have been toying with buying the paperback, it is now on special at Amazon US for $2.56. Here is … Continue reading I belong to No One

Bush-Walking with the Grandkids

April 23, 2017 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 27 Comments

According to the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Sydney and its eastern seaboard neighbours had the wettest March since 1975. It was getting to where I considered buying a raincoat and wellingtons. Of late though, our autumn weather has been spectacularly pleasant. Today, for example, is 22'c / 71'F with clear, sunny skies punctuated with … Continue reading Bush-Walking with the Grandkids

SkyDiving with Gwen – Third Time Lucky

April 8, 2017 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 21 Comments

I have been nursing an ambition to SkyDive. I've wanted to do this since the early 80s. In those days I planned to learn how to parachute. Then I met my husband (to be) and he quickly talked me out of it. I can't have wanted it hard enough, because he didn't have to use … Continue reading SkyDiving with Gwen – Third Time Lucky

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