tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post7049581366600545645..comments2024-01-06T05:44:45.740-08:00Comments on The Secondhand Years: Oh what fun we hadCurtisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10362184504889147455noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-87645705213208642412015-04-02T21:43:00.869-07:002015-04-02T21:43:00.869-07:00Poor Owen!! I went to a snooty private school wher...Poor Owen!! I went to a snooty private school where they wouldn't let some of the girls sit the end of year exams if they didn't think they would do well - reflects badly on the school you know...ugh! You look super in that bright skirt and holy moly, doing a solo? How brave and I love the pictures! As for a good cafe name? I've been to a lot of great cafes with great names, but obviously I can't think of them now- because reasons....Treeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07319274204951528344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-37846609024665189892015-03-26T05:14:42.612-07:002015-03-26T05:14:42.612-07:00Well done Claudia! The very idea of doing such a t...Well done Claudia! The very idea of doing such a thing makes my blood run cold, so good for her.<br />Oh I love Nina's hare pictures, they're lovely! Her feathered friends are fab too. <br />Loving the red dress too xxxMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238571735302117986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-7304983432292897092015-03-24T16:43:57.014-07:002015-03-24T16:43:57.014-07:00Oh we have the same thing at our schools here. exc...Oh we have the same thing at our schools here. except is called NAPLAN and the results are posted on the school website so they can advertise how good/ bad they are and that then in turn attracts more funding/ better students - which also means the disadvantaged schools miss out. I this i will have to send my kids to a Montessori school! we've become so like America, only learning to pass tests. Olivia! sounds fantastic! i assume is a girls version of Oliver? And Nina is such a good drawer! Kepp her on that! <br /><br />We have lots of cafe's in Sydney, some punny, some a bit random in name or named after their street or town. I particularly like Brewtown Newtown - which is in Newtown and the name rhymes which makes me like it even more :) Just "Brewtown" could be good on its own Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-10782546573766535182015-03-19T05:45:57.791-07:002015-03-19T05:45:57.791-07:00Nightly revision? What a torment! Not surprised yo...Nightly revision? What a torment! Not surprised you're both grimacing! I think it is a fabulous thing that you are a proud mum. It's exactly what children need, to know that they are supported and valued and that someone thinks the world of them. You're doing a good job there Mum! Didn't know Tom designed frocks too. Clever fellow, eh? I always love you in that red frock, you look blimmin' gorgeous. Xxxxfrecklefacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15881334320685123475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-7370718090328829322015-03-18T06:46:09.700-07:002015-03-18T06:46:09.700-07:00How wonderful that you're sharing your wardrob...How wonderful that you're sharing your wardrobe with Claudia. I remember when I started doing the very same thing with my daughter, and still do at times. At least you have custody of that great jean jacket during the week?<br /><br />Fabulous photos of your children, and of you in the maxi and the red dress "to live for." I adore the concept of Red Nose Day. A much better activity than preparing for SATs.The Style Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03760710805926873206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-63172574343192804982015-03-17T12:33:59.522-07:002015-03-17T12:33:59.522-07:00The frock is stunning! I agree with you about sch...The frock is stunning! I agree with you about schools and targets etc. Where is the cafe going to be? When its opened shall we meet for a cuppa? x<br />Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269721218424514656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-67126375045748029222015-03-17T02:06:10.390-07:002015-03-17T02:06:10.390-07:00Your daughter is a talented sketcher, those are gr...Your daughter is a talented sketcher, those are great! I don't mind seeing a bit of art!<br /><br />I love the colours in that maxi, there's a bit of an oriental feel too.<br /><br />I am hopeless with names. Something with local relevance perhaps? xPorcelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202283149145094340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-12913194973260377292015-03-16T22:52:21.553-07:002015-03-16T22:52:21.553-07:00Oooh, that's so spooky, I just saw that Natali...Oooh, that's so spooky, I just saw that Natalia also suggested Harvest...Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-69592169926976032382015-03-16T22:51:23.517-07:002015-03-16T22:51:23.517-07:00You look psychedelic in front of those bricks in t...You look psychedelic in front of those bricks in the wall. Yeah, what's with numbers and school? For eleven-year-olds? Sheesh. Clearly, I'm out of the loop.<br />Claudia is a schtar! Look at her centrestage... And Nina's brilliant art. And Owen's stony face. It's a wonderful big-nosed family you have, Curtise. I'd be proud too.<br />Aunt Maddy's. Gobbly Goods. Frinella's, Gobsfull Diner, Yum Yum's, Harvest...Good luck. Tough question.<br />Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-26851406918085967672015-03-16T02:28:37.641-07:002015-03-16T02:28:37.641-07:00I do worry that nowadays kids are channelled into ...I do worry that nowadays kids are channelled into passing tests rather than actually learning. I hope yours don't get too stressed out by it all.<br /><br />Cafe names. Hmm. I don't think the names of any of the ones I go in drew me in so much as the overall look. But if I did choose based on names, it'd probably be more for something retro like 'The Copper Kettle' than anything else.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-28048147505062676712015-03-15T22:04:09.876-07:002015-03-15T22:04:09.876-07:00How about Harvest - for a cafe name. Warm, abundan...How about Harvest - for a cafe name. Warm, abundant, homey and catchy - easy to remember. I'll write you if I think of something else.Natalia Lialinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552652475347261756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-19038890024002516042015-03-15T21:57:43.133-07:002015-03-15T21:57:43.133-07:00I can't believe I missed your post! Your child...I can't believe I missed your post! Your children are fantastic! I feel for Owen. I'm with you on lessening the pressure on kids. Claudia looks gorgeous, I would love to see her on stage! I am so glad that your wardrobe had such a nice "outing" and serve a great purpose too. Nina is an amazing artist! Her creatures have characters, each its own. Just beautiful! And please, no apologies for being a proud Mum - you so deserve it, Curtise! So I am happy to applaud to all of you for doing an amazing job, bravissimo! <br /><br />You look gorgeous as always! Such beautiful bright maxi, and the denim jacket suits your figure so well! Well done on sharing it with Claudia. Much love xxxxNatalia Lialinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552652475347261756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-62491801755800931472015-03-15T16:53:16.704-07:002015-03-15T16:53:16.704-07:00Lovely bright ensembles today!
I love the timeshar...Lovely bright ensembles today!<br />I love the timeshare jacket, as Vix calls it. Mr Artist and I can share shoes and jackets for about a millisecond, and then he'll grow and I'll get them all back! Strategy!<br />I remember performing solos at school. Somehow I was so much more confident then!<br />Lovely kid pics and such a family resemblance!!<br />What about Verdant, or Abundance or Oodles to reflect the wholesome food side and lots of food for the cafe name.<br />Love, Jazzy Jack Jazzy Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09082508866581606775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-37927033251541618602015-03-15T16:13:38.342-07:002015-03-15T16:13:38.342-07:00The SATS are just a reflection of the school, so t...The SATS are just a reflection of the school, so true, and they will drive the kids into the ground to achieve the best results (I'm not a fan of SATS either) the kids are re-tested in high school and put into sets anyway (I'll stop there, I'll end up ranty!!) I hope you have had a great Mothers Day Proud Mama, quite rightly so, your kids are brilliant! like their Mum - love your outfits btw, ideas for a cafe name....(5 mins later) this is hard!! ok, I've got 'Glass Blower Cafe', 'The BLD' (breakfast, lunch, dinner), 'Mama's'.......I'll get my coat ;-) x x xPeaches McGintyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10431944936195385931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-54001256922506002792015-03-15T13:29:23.486-07:002015-03-15T13:29:23.486-07:00Your talented clan!
Wow! Is all I can say!
How'...Your talented clan!<br />Wow! Is all I can say!<br />How's about 'Family' for the cafe?<br />Happy Mothers Day chuck xMrs Bertimushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12035533575712068296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-71808788186552370982015-03-15T12:42:09.768-07:002015-03-15T12:42:09.768-07:00You keep on doing the "Proud Mum" thing....You keep on doing the "Proud Mum" thing. You've got great kids and every right to celebrate them. Good for Claudia, singing a solo in the play. Must have been a good confidence builder for her.<br /><br />I'm very impressed with Nina's drawings. I loved to draw at her age, mostly people, but animals too.<br /><br />You obviously start testing sooner than we do at school. SATs aren't done til the kids are ready to go to University (or College in the US). That's a load of pressure for an 11 year old. <br /><br />I always like how your maxis look with the (now shared) denim jacket. I can't find a jacket like that to fit me properly or else I would try wearing it over a dress like you.Forest City Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04428940427287921203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-67645004242009559872015-03-15T12:21:31.815-07:002015-03-15T12:21:31.815-07:00I remember having a 'time share denim jacket&#...I remember having a 'time share denim jacket' with my mum when I was a teenager. Formative years. Sounds like you've been having a great time. What about 'Polly put the kettle on' ... What do I win? XLouise Mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14858832660475944060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-26656919222356951852015-03-15T09:37:40.851-07:002015-03-15T09:37:40.851-07:00Aw, I'd be a proud mum too! What awesome kids ...Aw, I'd be a proud mum too! What awesome kids you have (and yes, leave them kids alone! Too much pressure!). What is Red Nose Day? Aside from wearing a red plastic creature on your nose, that is.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-70758474207050866752015-03-15T05:34:41.897-07:002015-03-15T05:34:41.897-07:00Look at those talented kids ... you've every r...Look at those talented kids ... you've every right to be a proud Mum.<br />xxAngels have Red Hairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16483975077509536637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-9269556784033438352015-03-15T05:23:12.362-07:002015-03-15T05:23:12.362-07:00First at all, love your maxi dress and love your r...First at all, love your maxi dress and love your red outfit, appropriate and cool! (I'm always for red dresses!!)<br />And love that you share with us all that proud and fun you've with your children!, they're fab!<br />besosSeñora Allnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01403540346998939207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-74334046497495946722015-03-15T01:48:00.160-07:002015-03-15T01:48:00.160-07:00Happy mothers day Curtise. I hope your gorgeous br...Happy mothers day Curtise. I hope your gorgeous brood are spoiling you rotten! I must say I'm super impressed by Ninas artwork!<br />Sir Tom is a talented guy isn't he? I love that print on your dress. <br />I have no clever cafe names but I'd avoid anything with VINTAGE TEA ROOM in the title as they are way too plentiful down here. xxxx Emma Kate at Paint and Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186765005284249653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-19704588540386271132015-03-14T21:43:43.328-07:002015-03-14T21:43:43.328-07:00And so you should be proud of your gorgeous childr...And so you should be proud of your gorgeous children and their talents! I loved going to school production and happily got involved in making props and outfits. Love your frock with the spots. You sure you wouldn't like to include an airfare in the name the cafe for me?? We have one called 'The Sugar Bowl' that is nice, and I had lunch at one called 'Cinnamon' last Friday. Go on shout me a flight!!!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09315638690434873691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-68289882784403231652015-03-14T15:45:20.578-07:002015-03-14T15:45:20.578-07:00What! Nightly revision at age 11? Ridiculous and ...What! Nightly revision at age 11? Ridiculous and unnecessary if you ask me. We didn't do it, did we and it seems to me that educational standards were higher back then. Nina has a real talent there, will she be headed for art school one day and Claudia for RADA? Quite right indeed that you should be proud of your brood. Just Good Grub springs to mind for your friends' café, although it may sound a tad too 'greasy spoon' for them. Hope your weekend is going well. xx Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11809277044939851200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-23921551416081350362015-03-14T15:42:13.971-07:002015-03-14T15:42:13.971-07:00Well you SHOULD be a proud Mom. Look at those gorg...Well you SHOULD be a proud Mom. Look at those gorgeous perfect children!!!! and they should be proud of you. Especially in that adorable red dotty dress. Soo...what the heck is red nose day? It looks like fun.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03938255518222756688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-53370060262777705642015-03-14T12:55:57.004-07:002015-03-14T12:55:57.004-07:00Your dark blue, printed dress is amazing.Best :)Your dark blue, printed dress is amazing.Best :)kobieta niewidzialnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095572700058936230noreply@blogger.com