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Flashes of memories - April 2007

I have found my new home!

Brisbane is not really like most other big cities. It is a lot cleaner and a lot more laid back than say, Sydney or London... and driving in the city centre, although still a tad scary is do-able for even the most country-bumpkin of us all *grin*. (I still could not hack living in the city mind you!) This lookout is great, giving you a view across the Brisbane River to the towering buildings.... but this was just a passing point to... 'O'Reilly`s Rainforest Retreat' near the Gold Coast. I have been saying that I wanted to run away to the mountains and now I have found the place to run away to! The drive through the dry farmlands under an overcast sky does not offer much hope for anything spectacular upon arrival. The mountains scatter the landscape in an ordinary fashion, everything glowing grey and brown. A few horses and cows broke the mundane scenery as the land began to slowly rise.

Heading past the vineyard was difficult, I had to steer the wheel back onto the road to stop the car doing her own thing and zipping in for a tickle of the tastebuds, it was difficult, but I managed! The scenery became more and more dramatic the higher the land climbed. In the distance the landscape began to fade into blue ghostly figures topped by dark rainclouds. The road hugged the mountainside tightly as if inhaling to keep the car safely close to her chest like a mother with a newborn baby. Around every bend it grew more and more breathtaking.

Eventually after reaching heights that felt similar to those of the stars the road began to level out and farmland appeared again. The wind had a fresh crispness about it and the plants and trees glowed green from their healthy diet of sunlight and mountain air. Leaves scattered from the trees in welcome like confetti on a lovers wedding day, the overhanging branches making a tight, protective tunnel leading to the retreat. No radio, no TV, no mobiles... no contact with reality. What bliss!

The rugged mountain man with the soft voice and gentle eyes wove his way confidently through the maze of corridors that led outside to the walkways and rooms. Every now and again a glimpse of breathtaking scenery broke through the gap in the buildings. 'You will not be disturbed until I come jogging past at 5:30am tomorrow morning' he grinned. The slight accent was like velvet to the ears and the smile sent butterflies to the heart. Thank goodness I am an early riser.....to be continued!

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April 29th 2007 @ 07:22

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1. April 29th 2007 @ 07:31. Ash Says:

I stopped to say Hi to some friends of your K.....

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2. April 29th 2007 @ 07:45. katyzzz Says:

Ash,

I hope you translated it into animal speak.

What a lovely ride, but I'm wondering what lies beyond the front door and how it will affect the job.

A great tale and great pictures, you took me with you.

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3. April 29th 2007 @ 12:54. Miswanderlust Says:

Ash
Wishng you the best of luck in your new digs! Beautiful lanscape..
Mis

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4. April 29th 2007 @ 22:41. Lilla Says:

Ooo La La Ash,

I can't wait for part two ... the 'scenery' looks and sounds wonderful *chuckle* does he come as part of the relaxation package? *giggle*

Lilla ...

5. April 30th 2007 @ 03:20. Candice Says:

It sounds magnificent Ash. I can't wait to hear more either - did you have to leave us with such a cliffhanger? Hee.hee!

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6. April 30th 2007 @ 03:39. Kleonaptra Says:

Oh, SO SO cool! Are you going jogging too or are you going to invite him in for aerobics!?
Lovely pics....Nice ponies!

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7. April 30th 2007 @ 05:37. DuskDevi Says:

....home is where the smile sent butterflies to the heart is...??

No radio, no TV, no mobiles... no contact with reality.

Please do not tell us the rugged mountain man was a product of altitude sickness hallucination!!...because he sounds purty darn real to me!!

Should have take a photo of him...you know just from a photographer's perspective...that fine appreciation of beauty you have...some day my prints will come...

I love these images.

Ash...are you a professional photographer?
Or is this just a 'hobby'?...because these...they are not just flashes of memories and memories of Ash... they're creations of Art.

What an eye you have.

Amazing.

Looking forward tbc...

much warmth

Dusk

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8. April 30th 2007 @ 06:38. Andrea Says:

Hi Ash

Your post has brought back so many memories for me. Last year we holidayed in the Gold Coast Hinterland and loved it so much that in a few months we will be relocating ourselves to that beautiful area, around Beechmont and Mount Tamborine.

I am so looking forward to it. The cool, fresh and invigorating mountainous Hinterland just takes my breath away.

Beautiful writing and gorgeous pictures, Ash. Thankyou for sharing.
A.

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9. April 30th 2007 @ 09:55. Ash Says:

Hi Katyzzz,

I wish I was there for a job... because of the setting naturally.
Glad to have you come along for the drive.

ash

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10. April 30th 2007 @ 09:58. Ash Says:

Hiya Mis,

Thank you.. apologies for being a little misleading... I was only away for the weekend but I reckon that these photos are going on my goal board as a retirement place.... it is absolutely the most beautiful and peaceful setting I have been.

ash

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11. April 30th 2007 @ 10:09. Ash Says:

Hiya Lilla,

the...um... scenery was just amazing... poetry in motion. The mountains were pretty spectacular too *wink* I should have requested his package...deal ! *teehee* He can park his bird book under my bed anytime... well in my dreams anyway

ash

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12. April 30th 2007 @ 10:11. Ash Says:

Hi Candice..

*giggle* I honestly didn`t mean to leave there I just got disturbed and did not want to run the risk of having to upload the photos again... how unromantic is that! (not that there is any romance mind!)

ash

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13. April 30th 2007 @ 10:13. Ash Says:

Hey K,

LMAO more like a bit of very sweet dreams.... aren`t accents and eyes just soooooo sexy....

ash

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14. April 30th 2007 @ 10:23. Ash Says:

Evening Dusk, (giggle)

....home is where the smile sent butterflies to the heart is...??

oh yes! pity it was someone else`s home *grin*

oh he was real my fellow patron of the arts... he was VERY real. I should have asked him to pose... said I was doing an article for this new netzine called 'Orble'.... well it wouldn`t have been a lie now would it? DAMN now I have to go back again....

what a lovely compliment Dusk, thank you... I wish I were a professional but no I just fiddle around really... life seems a lot more beautiful through the lens of a camera... Mother Nature is really the artist I try to capture it as best I can.

hugs to ya

ash

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15. April 30th 2007 @ 10:27. Ash Says:

Hi Andrea,

oh my word how lucky are you... it is absolutely gorgeous there isn`t it? Your mind instantly clears after a few gulps of fresh mountain air and no matter how long you look at the same spot it never loses it`s beauty. I am not a fan of the Gold Coast at all really, but the Hinterland is stunning. I went through Canungra on the way up... such a picturesque little place.

All the best of luck with your move, I hope it is a good one for you and your family.

ash

16. April 30th 2007 @ 20:47. Wendi Says:

Ash -

I love these little get aways of yours, as well as the photos they produce. I have to agree with popular opinion here... you could easily pursue photography as a profession. Your pictures are always so stunning!

Looking forward to more,

W

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17. May 1st 2007 @ 01:13. Kleonaptra Says:

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your new banner that is freakin AWESOME!!!!

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18. May 1st 2007 @ 01:58. charliesgirl_992000 Says:

Ash, "your writing is amazing!!" the way you describe things with such detail amazes me. i LOVE all the pictures to. i find ot very hard to post without pictures. just LOVE pics with any story.
i also LOVE your new banner!!!
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19. May 1st 2007 @ 03:40. KylieW Says:

Wow, it all sounds gorgeous. And those pics are amazing.

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20. May 1st 2007 @ 04:08. Ash Says:

Hiya Wendi,

Thanks... this one was the best yet I reckon... although I`m going basking in the amazing glories of Fraser Island in a couple of weeks so I may change my mind *grin*

It`s been yet another thing I have been thinking about.... but people wanna see the PAPERS, the EXPERIENCE, the QUALIFICATIONS.... before they even look at what you can actually DO... makes me sick! Thank you though.... I love my camera, it`s my prized possession

ash

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21. May 1st 2007 @ 04:09. DuskDevi Says:

Oh My Goodness!!!!!

Ash honey....your banner....it's beautiful....I LOVE that image....but you really don't need to put anything after "...hear for you!"....

That was spun in honour of you and your post...twas Lilla's suggestion and I was just the sewing machine...

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22. May 1st 2007 @ 04:40. Ash Says:

Hi K.... I have fallen in love with these mountains they are GORGEOUS!!!

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23. May 1st 2007 @ 05:05. Ash Says:

Hi Tammy,

wow... thank you for the compliment... made me grin from ear to ear

I can see your love for photography.... I adore your pics that you put up with your posts, the last few ones of Kaitlyn walking up the road are really great.

great to see ya

ash

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24. May 1st 2007 @ 05:06. Ash Says:

Hi Kylie

ah yes I have fallen in love with this part of the country, it`s really beautiful!

ash

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25. May 1st 2007 @ 05:09. Ash Says:

Thanks Dusk... your words are priceless! I adjusted it accordingly... you and Lilla make a great team *grin*

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26. May 2nd 2007 @ 04:23. charliesgirl_992000 Says:

Ash, Thanks. i LOVE taking pics of mykids, the horses, our world. i did finally post some more seriouse nature type pics. They show more of my ability then family pics do. i posted trees, roads, and HMmm, i forgot what else. The Smoky Mountains and such from some past trips.
i just LOVE your pictures. i think we can say alot through them.
Tammy

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27. May 3rd 2007 @ 06:10. Ash Says:

Thanks Tammy I took a look... very beautiful surroundings you have... enjoy your trip away, safe travels

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