Merry Christmas, and a Great 2009!

To all my readers and followers, I wish you a happy, loving and safe Festive period.

Cheers,

Roberto.

A show of appreciation

My blog has received the 'UBER' Award, from blogger, and great person, Miriam, at the Silver Sachet.
I have been a 'Follower' of Miriam's blogs for a while now, and will continue to be. She presents her material well, creates a 'following' with her interesting content, and her blog(s) are worth each visit.

The fact that Miriam thinks my blog is worthy, is very much appreciated, and I am pleased to accept. The reason I accept the award, however, is not just because my blog is worthy of praise, which is subjective to my readers' interpretation, but because the wonderful blogs I hope to promote, which make up this blog, are worthy. They are the real recipients.

I believe it is customary for me to also pass this award on to other bloggers, whose hard work is in need of recognition. That's easy, for me. I have seen many great blogs. I hope those people, I will pass it on to, will also appreciate the Award, for the same reasons I have.

Barbee - my friend and provider of a refuge for Roberto - 'The Garden at Crocker Croft'
Lynda - for her wonderful blog, 'Food, Fun and Farm Life, in East Africa!'
Chuck - a constant source of knowledge, guidance, and friendship - 'The Real Blogger Status'


Please, click on the above links. You'll see what I am talking about, and why I follow them.




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Springbrook Soap Co.

It pays to 'Follow' blogs. It also pays to click on the blogs that the blogs you 'Follow', follow. Follow? Oh, well, I'm sure it'll catch-up soon. Anyway, as you know, I 'Follow' Miriam's Silver Satchet blog and I am delighted with having Miriam as a new friend, as well. One of the blogs Miriam 'Follows' is called:

Springbrook Soap Co.

The blog is about their wonderfully crafted, homemade and handmade 'goodies' for the household. Soaps and Salts, Oils to spoil, essences and fragrant scents galore. Now, that takes care of the ladies! For me, I like the interesting background stories - like where 'Pink' salt comes from, or the recipe for a Natural Glass Cleaner (being a bachelor, I need these sorts of things).


Do yourself a favour, and have a look. Spend some time - maybe some money, too. Great looking blog.



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Silver Sachet

True craftsmanship isn't easy to find. I used to see lots of it when I travelled, especially the Thai wood-carving in 3D, at the Floating Markets outside Bangkok, the beautiful leatherwork of some Aussie Outback Saddlers and Whipmakers, or the works of Aboriginal Painters and Boomerang makers. I've seen lots of clever people doing lots of clever things.

I've seen beautiful silver and Turquoise jewellery, made by North American Indians, when I was up in the North-East of the USA, but, I've never seen better, or more beautifully designed work, than Miriam creates, then displays on her blog, Silver Sachet.

I just wish I was a in a position to buy some and get it freighted over to OZ, but people on pensions don't have those choices. I can only get satisfaction from advising you to look at her skill with Silver.

I'm sure Miriam won't mind me displaying a few examples of her skill for you, as an appetizer...







I recommend a visit to the Silver Sachet blog and hope you enjoy - or, order some of her beautiful creations!

Another Blog I Browse!



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'freshly baked'

I am very fortunate to have over 20 great blogs which I browse - regularly. That number has just increased.





I started 'Following' this 'freshly baked' Blog, by Georgie Tees, last week and have already set it aside as a great blog. Not only are the recipes grand, well prepared and looking yummy, but the Blog is presented very well. I like it, already.

Now, I am not all that much into the 'fashion' stuff, the girls at Georgie's blog about, but I'm sure you gals out there will be. I don't mind the dinners designed to cut down a dress-size, as I can eat them too - it's just that I won't wear a dress - for anyone!

A number 1 Blog. Go for it!


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