tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post4304035531398842440..comments2024-03-29T15:08:18.547+10:30Comments on Drifting through life: Sunday Selections # 295Riverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-40743689515229823092016-09-26T15:29:02.668+09:302016-09-26T15:29:02.668+09:30Mimsie; I thought it may have been the blessing of...Mimsie; I thought it may have been the blessing of the fleet, but what I remember of that ceremony years ago in Port Pirie, didn't match this, but perhaps the ceremony has been modified over the years. but usually there is at least a little media coverage for that and there was none for this one.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-65406421829528304562016-09-25T15:29:24.455+09:302016-09-25T15:29:24.455+09:30Could it have been a blessing of the fleet perhaps...Could it have been a blessing of the fleet perhaps? They have that at Fremantle eacy year for the fishing fleet but usually at night with fireworks (I think).<br />Lovely to see pictures of a place I've never visited. Makes my world bigger for me so thanks for that.Mimsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249766510078357225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-84760399413388263882016-09-25T14:16:10.294+09:302016-09-25T14:16:10.294+09:30Barbara; you're welcome to come along on any o...Barbara; you're welcome to come along on any of my trips about town.<br />We have a Birkenhead suburb which links to Port Adelaide via the bridge, hence the name. I have a friend making enquiries about the ceremony at the local shops, but no one seems to know.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-66366682209598526582016-09-25T14:12:12.373+09:302016-09-25T14:12:12.373+09:30Andrew; I'm fairly sure the display was part o...Andrew; I'm fairly sure the display was part of the ceremony, because after that, the priests took the effigy out on a small boat to do a small circle of the area. I'll sort those photos eventually and show them on a Sunday Selections.<br />National Security? Aren't they in the phone book? (*~*)Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-5569896533716451782016-09-25T14:10:20.707+09:302016-09-25T14:10:20.707+09:30Joanne; this is the first time I've seen such ...Joanne; this is the first time I've seen such a water display, it was fun to watch.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-84329551714862928402016-09-25T14:09:31.146+09:302016-09-25T14:09:31.146+09:30Lee; sitting by the pond and pondering seems like ...Lee; sitting by the pond and pondering seems like a nice way to spend a day. Maybe Molly will spend time with you.<br />Pain is much less, stiffness too. Sometime during the night my back relaxed and I was able to sleep deeply for the first time in nearly two weeks. Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-20984807303835203902016-09-25T14:07:24.600+09:302016-09-25T14:07:24.600+09:30Elephant's Child; I'd love to know what it...Elephant's Child; I'd love to know what it was all about, but it was private, no media there at all. I'll show more photos after I get them sorted.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-5729783373634565082016-09-25T14:05:48.320+09:302016-09-25T14:05:48.320+09:30S.J.Qualls; it was fun to watch, added a little ex...S.J.Qualls; it was fun to watch, added a little extra to an already great day.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-77679442704175421542016-09-25T14:05:00.085+09:302016-09-25T14:05:00.085+09:30Author R. Mac Wheeler; I certainly do, as long as ...Author R. Mac Wheeler; I certainly do, as long as it isn't too deep or full of sharks.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-62327324813222170192016-09-25T08:53:52.753+09:302016-09-25T08:53:52.753+09:30.. thanks for the trip to the Port, River..
We..... thanks for the trip to the Port, River.. <br />We have a Birkenhead Point ere in Sydney... it's on the water .....<br />the fire boat is fabulous..I wonder what the ceremony was all about, too .....<br />Hope you're feeling better.. xxxx <br />.... Barb xxxxBarbara Neubeckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12129774816143303590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-25504085035731264992016-09-25T08:38:41.370+09:302016-09-25T08:38:41.370+09:30Maybe they are practicing or testing the fire figh...Maybe they are practicing or testing the fire fighting equipment. Interesting collection this week. Now what is the number for the National Security Line?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-33754518103976467312016-09-25T06:55:01.858+09:302016-09-25T06:55:01.858+09:30The fire boat display is really neat. Beautiful se...The fire boat display is really neat. Beautiful series of pictures.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-79621768867911003382016-09-25T06:28:30.978+09:302016-09-25T06:28:30.978+09:30I think I need a few hours by the water! My landl...I think I need a few hours by the water! My landlords are off to the UK tomorrow for six or seven weeks, perhaps I could sit on their side of one of their ponds...and ponder!!! (I've got to, once again, feed their chickens and Molly, their cat during their absence).<br /><br />I hope your week treats you well, River...and all your pain and discomfort disappears. Cuddles to Angel. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-3527124272811340182016-09-25T05:43:00.068+09:302016-09-25T05:43:00.068+09:30I wonder what ceremony required the blessing of wa...I wonder what ceremony required the blessing of water spray.<br />Great series - love it.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-68328468969674631012016-09-25T04:49:28.133+09:302016-09-25T04:49:28.133+09:30Fun day, I would have enjoyed that fire boat for s...Fun day, I would have enjoyed that fire boat for sure!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743921972328074980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-7947771110512000292016-09-25T01:05:52.836+09:302016-09-25T01:05:52.836+09:30we all love to play in the water...we all love to play in the water...Author R. Mac Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15679108828353499313noreply@blogger.com