Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Teaching and learning........

The rumours of my stupidity may be greatly exaggerated...but then again maybe not.
Yes, it was raining, but I was under a bridge, yes I had a very wet bottom from sitting on the ledge before I could jump down into the canal thing. Yes I took 50 bajillion photos of a new toy without looking at my camera settings and yes they were all a disaster. Yes after coming home and uploading them all, I went back to the canal for a second visit (I was already wet). Yes I was being careful and double-checked everything. Yes one of my new toys did in fact roll ever so slowly sideways down the incline and into the rushing water.



So I'm obviously no life-coach, but if you'd like to learn how to make a small bilingual donkey -I'm your girl. I'll be teaching Reuben on July 23 at Amitie in Melbourne. Give them a call if you would like to join in.
I can almost promise that no-one will fall into a canal.

28 comments:

  1. Poor wet bilingual Reuben!

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  2. Consider it a RAK (Random Act Kindness) because in Disney world some all weather sailor (or duck) will find him and they will have great adventures together..Huckleberry finn?! Or perhaps he will be swallowed by a whale and have a religious experience? Happy quilting Sue SA.

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  3. I am glad I read labels..such a relief, congratulations on your almost sporty acheivement as well! It's not everyday you get to save a new toy by it's tail!! (or have one roll down a canal for that matter..lol)

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  4. Gee I don't know the canal falling into sounds like fun ! Have a great time at Amitie !

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  5. Oh dear, I hope the toy rescue went off without a hitch.

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  6. I want to go to one of your classes so badly! Maybe one day you can get to Texas! A pattern for a horse with a cowboy hat on would be darling!

    Kelly

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  7. Oh what a disaster! Were you tempted to jump in after him? Imagine blogging that one ;o)

    xx

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  8. . . . and all the time I was sipping coffee in Mair Street

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  9. When are you coming to Heerlen, to learn me and my friends to make a small bilingual donkey?

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  10. and the resulting photos are on the way??

    Brave, nay, HEROIC!
    Suffering for your art.
    Getting wet up to your knickers.

    Rockstar.

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  11. Do you get a special vest from the Surf Lifesavers or just a pair of those nice bathers they wear?

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  12. Was said animal washed away, if so how sad. I think Annie's comment was rather cruel.

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  13. I'm glad it wasn't you that fell into the canal Jodie.
    Have fun at Amitie!!

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  14. Oh your labels made me laugh out loud, at work, in a shared open plan office!! That is so funny but I'm glad that all of the Reuben's survived the ordeal and I hope you haven't got a chill from being damp!!

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  15. Those little guys are adorable! I can't decide if I like your crafts or your stories better...both are so entertaining!
    I just went to St. Maarten's in June and after returning and downloading my photos I realized that I had my camera set at the highest compression, so the pics are horrible when viewed any larger than about 2" x 3". Sadly, another trip is not in my immediate (or even my distant) future.

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  16. So glad he was rescued - and a lovely and ridiculous image for the rest of us to giggle over, having not had to get wet once, let alone twice!

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  17. Sometimes I think I live on the wrong side of the world.

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  18. Oh phew, it's not just me things like that happen to!! Tho' Canal Wet Bottom was a sickness many Victorian barge-people suffered... apparently.

    So if you have Barge-person's Elbow see your doctor immediately!

    I'd ask why by a canal, but I'm scared you'll tell me...actually given your experiences I'd love you to be my life coach.

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  19. Almost sporty! Well, that counts for a lot of calorie burning. So does the swearing at the uploaded images--10 calories each, at least! Glad your second sojourn resulted in pics you liked. Have a great time teaching!

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  20. So glad you are ok Jodie! The donkeys made an ass of themselves, but that is to be expected! Lol, The looks on their faces makes me think they did it on purpose! you do make me laugh and the final picture looks great!

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  21. WAAAAAAH! I want to make a small bilingual donkey, but with airfare, accommodation and supplies, I'd have to hire him a bodyguard to protect my investment - a $3000 doll! Even if he's guaranteed bilingual, my banker is not going for it. boohoo.

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  22. Awww, poor Rueben. Or his brother or cousin. You're too funny. If I were lucky enough to make it to your class, I might insist on a trip to the canal.

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  23. Now I know the full story I'm handing in my banners and calling off the heavies...this is no time for picketing..this is a time for hot chocolate with whipped cream and flaked melty stuff on top..ooh and marshmallows..well, in your case anyway, I shall be on the terrace sipping iced tea and waiting (almost) patiently for sodden pictures of wet softies ♥

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  24. ..shame though, you would have like the heavies..I picked cute French ones that know how to make eggs with soldiers.. :-D

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Hellloooooo !!!!