Sunday, 1 September 2013

Silent Sunday ~ Reflections

Be like a duck, calm on the surface, but always paddling like the dickens underneath.
Michael Caine



 

The best thinking has been done in solitude - the worst, in turmoil.
Edison

Photos taken at Lake Barrine, Atherton Tablelands
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27 comments:

  1. Solitude is good for the soul.

    Lovely photos.

    Love and hugs to you dear Rose ~ FlowerLady

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    1. :) I think we are qualified to comment on the subject Lorraine?!
      Thinking of you - always....
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  2. Oh how I could use some solitude right now.....
    Cute pictures of the ducks.

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    1. When we have too much of it we want to give it away and when not enough we yearn for it!! Ah we humans....
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  3. Hi There, Love your photos and your quotes/sayings.... That first one is funny --but TRUE.... We do need to 'appear' calm even when we are not!!!!

    Hope life is good for you.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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    1. With humour Betsy I'd say I'm rather like the first quote a lot of the time myself!!
      x

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  4. Wow - love the plumage in that right photo. Just ducky (sorry).

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    1. I thought it was rather smashing and quite ducky myself Barb! :)

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  5. Solitude can be a good thing, but sometimes we need to be with others, laughing, talking, crying, sharing our feelings, thoughts and love. There are some days I hate solitude and wish for a caring friend.

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    1. I think we'll call it balance dearest Rose.

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  6. It always makes me smile when I watch the ducking and diving that goes on with our aquatic friends :) Rose you caught such a great expression on le cow..it's like 'what the' :))

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  7. Love the first quote Rose!

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  8. "It's the quiet ones you have to watch out for" is an old saying.
    Thanks for offering your services as a guide Rose, sounds like an offer I can't refuse.
    They said that they get 300 days of sunshine a year in W.A. is that also the case in Queensland ?
    Love the picture of the chicken's backside !

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    1. Absolutely its the quiet ones you have to watch!
      You're welcome and it stands :)
      Here, according to the stats we get 261 / year.
      Do you know how long it took waiting for that dang chicken to get itself in the picture?? ;)

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  9. Oh, wait ! there's a calf in that picture too.

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  10. And a very happy September to you. I expect spring has arrived and all creatures celebrate the new season.

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    1. It's so true Friko, September is the celebratory season in nature.

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  11. Very nice pictures Rose! And the quotes are a must read for everyone ;-)

    Greetings from the Netherlands,
    dzjiedzjee.blogspot.com

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  12. Great photos Rose, love the adorable face of that pretty calf. Such adorable eyes.

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  13. So peaceful and calm.
    Www.thoughtsofpaps.com

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  14. I thought I'd left a comment last time I was here, but apparently not. And apparently it wasn't anything worth remembering because I don't.

    I adore calves, and the peace of the duck on the water....

    The quote makes me think. Solitude and turmoil are not mutually exclusive in my world.

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  15. Always love country views - and animals.
    Greetings from NY!

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  16. So beautiful pictures and great quotes! Lake Barrine looks a nice place.
    Love your new header so much!

    Sofia asks me to thank you so much your congratulations!
    So sweet of you!

    Have a good weekend.
    Love,
    Sonia.

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  17. I love the quote about the ducks. I may have to work that into a conversation. :)
    Hope all is well in Oz. We're planning a trip there, but not sure if we'll make it up to Queensland or not yet. Please let me know if you have any tips for east coast travel.

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  18. ah, you are so lucky with all the critters around you. I wouldn't know what to do with myself in such a place, I'd get nothing done at all. Hope you are well, Rose!

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  19. I love these. Ducks are among my most favorite animals. Lovely pics :)

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  20. Anonymous9/13/2013

    Hi Rose! So nice to hear from you and your pictures are so pretty! I love the little calf. Look at those eyes. Thanks for popping in today and your sweet words.
    Hope you're doing well and you are the sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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