tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post7378319316284660318..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Weekend festivalUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-59974853323677362462009-08-10T10:17:02.069+10:002009-08-10T10:17:02.069+10:00Hey Rhonda
Next year try and keep enough energy in...Hey Rhonda<br />Next year try and keep enough energy in reserve for dancing Murri way at the end of the day as the boat crosses the dam, the fires are lit, and the sun goes down. It is worth it! Yes, this is the best celebration of the local - both its place and its people that I have the honour to attend. Hope to meet you next time!<br />:)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16429519567206586709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-92159415856320600142009-02-03T04:56:00.000+10:002009-02-03T04:56:00.000+10:00Sounds like a wonderful day. I too am quite shocke...Sounds like a wonderful day. I too am quite shocked about the alcohol, Ireland also has a strong drinking culture. As someone who drinks rarely, it's heartening to hear that non-alcoholic social occasions and gatherings can survive in a drink laden culture.<BR/>Fiona<BR/><BR/>p.s. I've no problem with other people drinking, just don't like the expectation that everyone must drink to have a good timeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-92203526090248344642009-02-03T03:46:00.000+10:002009-02-03T03:46:00.000+10:00Wonderful post--I also like learning about differe...Wonderful post--I also like learning about different cultures, and I'll admit, I don't know much about Australian culture at all!<BR/><BR/>On a different note, I made your beef stew from the "developing flavour" post the other night. It was WONDERFUL (of course I didn't really follow the recipe at all, but followed the outline of it). I've been looking for a good recipe for ages--and this is just what I wanted. It was also the first time that I had homemade beef stock on hand, so that probably helped...but it was fabulous, so thanks a million for sharing :)<BR/><BR/>MelanieMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08321634357908771759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-5892108714140510452009-02-02T23:49:00.000+10:002009-02-02T23:49:00.000+10:00Your weekend sounded wonderful to me. I have to as...Your weekend sounded wonderful to me. I have to ask you, do you have links to information regarding Bush Medicine? I would be interested in learning more about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-87677173626116700212009-02-02T21:16:00.000+10:002009-02-02T21:16:00.000+10:00Hi, Rhonda,I have put a link in my blog, http://li...Hi, Rhonda,<BR/>I have put a link in my blog, http://lifewithgeckos.blogspot.com<BR/>Pretty much only my immediate family reads it, but I think the protocol is to let you know?<BR/>Thanks,<BR/>KmareeKella Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17946233729341814984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-41521864157293822392009-02-02T20:44:00.000+10:002009-02-02T20:44:00.000+10:00Hi Rhonda,What an interesting day you were involve...Hi Rhonda,<BR/>What an interesting day you were involved in. I think it is wonderful that the stories & traditions continue on.<BR/>The Glasshouse Mountains are beautiful ( my family have visted that area a couple of times)<BR/>Jenny (Melbourne)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-66755213965229509612009-02-02T17:24:00.000+10:002009-02-02T17:24:00.000+10:00Thankyou so much for writing about this and taking...Thankyou so much for writing about this and taking such wonderful photographs. It is good to see that the Aboriginal traditions are still being carried on. It sounded a truly great day out, even though it was tiring.Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05798594086901897654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-77544598827332973502009-02-02T16:49:00.000+10:002009-02-02T16:49:00.000+10:00That must have been a wonderful day! I've never he...That must have been a wonderful day! I've never heard of things like bunya - great to learn something new!<BR/>My verification word at this comment is "bless"...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-87210808759670619112009-02-02T15:26:00.000+10:002009-02-02T15:26:00.000+10:00Hi Rhonda,Thank you for sharing your day. What fa...Hi Rhonda,<BR/>Thank you for sharing your day. What facinating culture-history and what beautiful setting too. <BR/><BR/>Have a great day!<BR/>KrisA Farmstead Pilgrimage...https://www.blogger.com/profile/17877715245740004774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-83186651535057245132009-02-02T13:53:00.000+10:002009-02-02T13:53:00.000+10:00What an interesting celebration to attend! I love...What an interesting celebration to attend! I love learning about different cultures and traditions!! The photos of the Glasshouse Mountains are lovely. You live in a truly beautiful part of the world!<BR/><BR/>KristinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-8770918041916163552009-02-02T12:08:00.000+10:002009-02-02T12:08:00.000+10:00Just escaping the Super Bowl here...I've wondered ...Just escaping the Super Bowl here...I've wondered about Australia's aboriginal people since I've started reading your blog, Rhonda. Where they live, how they've merged with those arriving in Australia much later. I've seen an Australian film several years back - something about a rabbit fence but very much a story of the original people as well. What a lovely weekend you must have had.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-21471176498160582602009-02-02T10:28:00.000+10:002009-02-02T10:28:00.000+10:00Hi RhondaWhat a fun, rewarding day. It's lovely t...Hi Rhonda<BR/><BR/>What a fun, rewarding day. It's lovely to be able to share in something like that. Thanks for the pictures, very interesting.<BR/><BR/>Cheers - JoolzJoolzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07490462580345458546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-37886262322212630612009-02-02T09:51:00.000+10:002009-02-02T09:51:00.000+10:00It looks BEAUTIFUL there! Thanks you for sharing ...It looks BEAUTIFUL there! Thanks you for sharing these incredible traditions. It is a treat to read about this beautiful thing going on so far away.Willohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084939293467897155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12913869590325391252009-02-02T08:56:00.000+10:002009-02-02T08:56:00.000+10:00What a fun day you must have had. I would love to ...What a fun day you must have had. I would love to go to that. Great pictures. Hugs, Bobbi JoBobbi Jo Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605909187591656776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-412802454912243442009-02-02T08:55:00.000+10:002009-02-02T08:55:00.000+10:00Good morning Rhonda. That was a truly absorbing re...Good morning Rhonda. That was a truly absorbing read, thank you for sharing your day with us.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14751315680374413649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-84634582819671587462009-02-02T08:37:00.000+10:002009-02-02T08:37:00.000+10:00How very cool! What do bunya nuts taste like??Oh,...How very cool! What do bunya nuts taste like??<BR/><BR/>Oh, I didn't do to well at the last kitchen table gathering, but I do have something for you over at my blog!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807732436038472698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-8219261411198969702009-02-02T08:32:00.000+10:002009-02-02T08:32:00.000+10:00Oh how wonderful to have been invited. It must ha...Oh how wonderful to have been invited. It must have been a real priviledge to go. you are one special couple arent you!Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00809314184012834659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-39452366350297027722009-02-02T08:02:00.000+10:002009-02-02T08:02:00.000+10:00Oh Rhonda what a wonderful way to spend a day. Wh...Oh Rhonda what a wonderful way to spend a day. What a priveledge to be invited to such a special gathering. I don't think I have ever seen a bunya nut, they look remarkably like mbutu(?) nuts that you get at the roadside stalls in Fiji, they are crucnchy and substantial and even when it is hot they are a great snack to keep you going.<BR/><BR/>daisymumAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12934325999406252726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-28824829836091757592009-02-02T07:42:00.000+10:002009-02-02T07:42:00.000+10:00Its interesting to read this post and learn about ...Its interesting to read this post and learn about a different part of the world.Maggie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991999931680942893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-61442351307169822372009-02-02T07:33:00.000+10:002009-02-02T07:33:00.000+10:00Hi Rhonda, Thank you so very much for sharing such...Hi Rhonda, Thank you so very much for sharing such a wonderful cultural experience with all of us. I have followed you blog for quite some time now and always absorb the education I am receiving. I share many of your philosphies on gardenening and sustainability, and it was such a joy to discover you wonderful blog.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again, felt like I was there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-91699686944132885052009-02-02T07:21:00.000+10:002009-02-02T07:21:00.000+10:00Hello Ang!I had a couple of nuts, Jackie, with wat...Hello Ang!<BR/><BR/>I had a couple of nuts, Jackie, with wattleseed dressing. I've tried the pesto, it's delicious. I've had the nuts in previous years and I have grown a very small tree from the nuts. It's only two years old but it will be planted by Bev at our new building when we move in later this year. She will also conduct a cleansing ceremony for us at the land our build will go on soon.Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-59111040788211092992009-02-02T07:16:00.000+10:002009-02-02T07:16:00.000+10:00Hi Rhonda, did you get some of the nuts yourself? ...Hi Rhonda, did you get some of the nuts yourself? I've been making some FANTASTIC bunya nut pesto, chunky style. They are alot of work to prepare, but its worth the effort. Mine came from the Daybro area, and since i live on the Bay, I have previously taken Prawns when I visit. I like to follow that tradition, of walking the food around.<BR/>Jacky (Jacket)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-31154220588592199262009-02-02T06:28:00.000+10:002009-02-02T06:28:00.000+10:00sounds like it was a beautiful day. We also visit...sounds like it was a beautiful day. We also visited a local indian-pow wow this past summer with the children and they learned a lot, I did as well.<BR/><BR/>The mountain picture is GORGEOUS! I am wishing for some warmth here... But, the sun is shining brightly today so I am not complaining.<BR/><BR/>angHomemaker Anghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04681301252854580094noreply@blogger.com