tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post5261330623505714438..comments2023-10-05T10:09:33.431-07:00Comments on Bits n Bobs: Willandra National Park. Pt2.simonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-53457086220416958472008-02-04T20:52:00.000-08:002008-02-04T20:52:00.000-08:00simon.... venez ecrire en franglais sure le blog d...simon.... venez ecrire en franglais sure le blog de maalie. Lorenzo et moi, nous sommes la!Kiwi Nomadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351034705766073667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-55177167528988043362008-02-04T14:32:00.000-08:002008-02-04T14:32:00.000-08:00yes- perhaps it is a llamas term of affection!yes- perhaps it is a llamas term of affection!simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-79405620214539526502008-02-04T14:22:00.000-08:002008-02-04T14:22:00.000-08:00That what happens when Llamas learn French! :-)That what happens when Llamas learn French! :-)Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-22264522290389248562008-02-04T13:46:00.000-08:002008-02-04T13:46:00.000-08:00Avec amour et merde! = with love and shit?????Avec amour et merde! = with love and shit?????simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-63533486144440945432008-02-04T13:37:00.000-08:002008-02-04T13:37:00.000-08:00yes- it was too wet for a post last weekend.Loren...yes- it was too wet for a post last weekend.<BR/><BR/>Lorenzo - pelase translate! ;o)simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-85534429542821720902008-02-04T06:00:00.000-08:002008-02-04T06:00:00.000-08:00I was going to say what a let-down, when there's n...I was going to say what a let-down, when there's no new post here on Monday morning, but then I spotted the hint about a new post on the other side of your fence.<BR/>I'll saddle the horses then ... ;-)<BR/><BR/>Word verification:<BR/>fkkhgo.<BR/>Ok, I understand "go"! :-)Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-59430250819257850562008-02-04T03:08:00.000-08:002008-02-04T03:08:00.000-08:00Allo Simon mon cher! Maalie desire quand nous ecr...Allo Simon mon cher! Maalie desire quand nous ecrit en franglais sur son blog pendant que il est avec Raelha et sa chats dans le pays de torro et paella.<BR/>Il desire a voit un desosser de fracture quand il est la.<BR/><BR/>Avec amour et merde,<BR/>Lorenzo la llama.lorenzothellamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10248039576046971460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-26371780170402324972008-02-03T14:16:00.000-08:002008-02-03T14:16:00.000-08:00lin- seems that we have had the same experiences ...lin- seems that we have had the same experiences re the land!<BR/><BR/>Maalie:- see you mate enjoy and I hope you get to spot those birds!<BR/><BR/>BTW Ordinary Life has a new post...simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-29605815207877445282008-02-03T04:33:00.000-08:002008-02-03T04:33:00.000-08:00Hi mate, I'm off to Spain tomorrow, look forward t...Hi mate, I'm off to Spain tomorrow, look forward to catching up when I'm back.Maaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444125754967223180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-48507933839168527212008-02-02T23:12:00.000-08:002008-02-02T23:12:00.000-08:00How disturbing about that iron situation! Then ag...How disturbing about that iron situation! Then again, I appreciate your medical defiance ... you're after my own heart, lad.<BR/><BR/>This region was also heavily grazed by sheep until the later part of the last century. It's hard to picture the area as once having extensive grasslands. Our grasses have been recovering better than most with a small increase in rains after this prolonged drought.Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09100999113439449482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-17973118232643375832008-02-02T00:27:00.000-08:002008-02-02T00:27:00.000-08:00Nancy- thank you!You mentioned Lane cove national...Nancy- thank you!<BR/><BR/>You mentioned Lane cove national park. Its ok for a day visit but I am not sure you an stay overnight there.<BR/><BR/>However, if you go to my blog and look up the side bar which lists national parks, you can look up NSW and find it and it will give you all the details.<BR/><BR/>Ellee- the weather here has been utterly crazy 100%simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-28615028972028674242008-02-02T00:24:00.000-08:002008-02-02T00:24:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07750613871253610394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-50440372890756527842008-02-01T22:19:00.000-08:002008-02-01T22:19:00.000-08:00simon,i must say that you made a very nice travel ...simon,<BR/>i must say that you made a very nice travel posting. i especially like the photo of the decayed bridge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-69321212639057100442008-02-01T14:55:00.000-08:002008-02-01T14:55:00.000-08:00hahahahahahaha! you both make me smile!Frankly i...hahahahahahaha! you both make me smile!<BR/><BR/>Frankly i hope they are not getting too serious about it.<BR/><BR/>They are a serious bunch!simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-3110123666995017872008-02-01T10:23:00.000-08:002008-02-01T10:23:00.000-08:00I had to go and have a look... and yes, you have b...I had to go and have a look... and yes, you have been stirring things along I see simon. But lorenzo.... I have to ask.... does your husband know about this lying down proposition?Kiwi Nomadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351034705766073667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-19244172943785643702008-02-01T05:08:00.000-08:002008-02-01T05:08:00.000-08:00Simon you little bugger. You have been stirring i...Simon you little bugger. You have been stirring it up again on halmom's blog.<BR/>Lie down and I will convert you!<BR/>Lorenzo.lorenzothellamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10248039576046971460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-60598051973084836622008-01-31T14:44:00.000-08:002008-01-31T14:44:00.000-08:00We've been having gales and torrential rain here, ...We've been having gales and torrential rain here, not good cruising weather, I'm afraid.Ellee Seymourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647480320978146418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-17267098205147932902008-01-30T15:30:00.000-08:002008-01-30T15:30:00.000-08:00thats right! and its been great!thats right! and its been great!simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-11436484194747238382008-01-30T14:30:00.000-08:002008-01-30T14:30:00.000-08:00>Doctors told me not to go and meet Maalie in Shet...><I>Doctors told me not to go and meet Maalie in Shetland.. but I did!</I><BR/><BR/>That was in 2002 and we have met up in every subsequent year!Maaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444125754967223180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-24547155586456072952008-01-30T13:30:00.000-08:002008-01-30T13:30:00.000-08:00Spot on Kiwi! Just prior to me being diagnosed I ...Spot on Kiwi! Just prior to me being diagnosed I suddenly was hit with chronic fatigue. My new bike was slower and it felt as if I had a lead weight in my chest.<BR/><BR/>My Doctor thought I was depressed...anyway did the tests- they thought I had cancer- anyway my ferritin was 4300 the highest they had seen. Specialist said " We will get you to 50. After that is a guess as to how long you will have"<BR/><BR/>I have damaged kidneys and liver, It also effects the skin and other glands.<BR/><BR/>However the mosy invasive part is the arthritis and osteoparosis ( which I have).<BR/><BR/>There are different cobinations of the genes that determine just how severe the problem is ( and I got the worst).<BR/><BR/>The doctor also asked me " what was I thinking" ( as most people suffer at about 500+. I just said " oh... when I felt tired I just roade my bike more...."<BR/><BR/>treatment was 600ml of blood taken weekly for 2 years. Then fortnighly for 2 years, then once a month for a year, and now very 2 months...<BR/><BR/>My ferritin is now 190. ( still too high) according to my french doctor.<BR/><BR/>Because of the risks I am not supposed to drink, eat meat or shell fish. Raw oysters can kill (they have high metal content and a bacteria that thrives on iron...)<BR/><BR/>Anyway- I cannot be bothered with the doctors advice.. too busy ;o)<BR/><BR/>I had a singing career taking off when i was diagnosed... Did the Messiah bass part. Did a good job but it nearly killed me I was just too exhausted with the treatment.<BR/><BR/>Doctors told me not to go and meet maalie in Shetland.. but I did!<BR/><BR/>Sod the doctors!simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-20225030696431013672008-01-30T10:26:00.000-08:002008-01-30T10:26:00.000-08:00The ferritin is your amount of 'stored iron'. I th...The ferritin is your amount of 'stored iron'. I think different countries measure it with different units, but here 20-200 is considered 'normal' for a woman. (So 1000 is way above normal.) Below 12 I think is where they say you are anaemic. I am prone to iron defiency anaemia, and they watch the ferritin level, as that comprises the 'raw materials' for making haemoglobin in the blood. If the raw materials start dropping, anaemia can then follow.<BR/>The problem for someone like my sister, is that she has a mutation which means her body cannot tell she already has too much stored iron, and so she takes more on board. It then gets deposited in organs like the liver and the heart, where it can cause damage.Kiwi Nomadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351034705766073667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-8855897614521149072008-01-30T04:50:00.000-08:002008-01-30T04:50:00.000-08:00What's a ferritin score? Something to do with blo...What's a ferritin score? Something to do with blood iron no doubt but what actually? And what should it measure?<BR/>Lorenzo.lorenzothellamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10248039576046971460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-37452253676757792902008-01-29T17:19:00.000-08:002008-01-29T17:19:00.000-08:00wow... hers was over 1000 at about the same age an...wow... hers was over 1000 at about the same age and that sounded pretty bad to me! I have to keep working at it to get mine over 20... 36 was my high score;-)Kiwi Nomadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351034705766073667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-18401641666733762522008-01-29T16:00:00.000-08:002008-01-29T16:00:00.000-08:00:o) tell her mine was 4300..... at 38 years of ag...:o) tell her mine was 4300..... at 38 years of agesimonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-64928618574696924892008-01-29T15:22:00.000-08:002008-01-29T15:22:00.000-08:00btw.... you might be interested to know that where...btw.... you might be interested to know that where I live has just met an official 'drought' measure over here as it hasn't rained for 21 days. I can hear your laugh from here... (much like the laugh my haemochromatosis-sister gave when I told her what my 'highest' ferritin score had been in the last four years or so;-)Kiwi Nomadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351034705766073667noreply@blogger.com