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Saturday, January 26, 2013

Happy Australia Day


Today is the day when we celebrate  being Australian.  All the different waves of immigration over the years, making up today's society have brought many changes to the Aussie culture, and we can all benefit from taking the best of what each has brought with them.

Today is a day to appreciate the blessings we enjoy in this wonderful - and sometimes challenging - country of ours.
Posted by Sandra at 2:54 PM
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  1. Fi.PJanuary 26, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    Happy Australia Day Sandra!

    From one Australian to another!!

    Fi x

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  2. Drora's minimundoJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Happy Australia Day!
    Hugs, Drora

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  3. MinsJanuary 27, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Happy Australia Day, what lovely weather we had to celebrate too Sandra! Thank goodness this rain held off until today so all the BBQ's and outdoor activities could be enjoyed!!
    Hugs, Mins x

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    1. SandraJanuary 27, 2013 at 10:42 AM

      Yes it was fortunate that the rain held off. We really need it, but not on Australia Day vbg!

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  4. MarisaJanuary 29, 2013 at 1:25 AM

    Happy Belated Australia day!

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